Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program
About This Program
In addition to offering standard 2-year CCEP training program to qualified graduates of CVD fellowship, the program is also proud to be selected for participation in the AIRE 2+2 pilot program. The (CCEP) Fellowship Training Pilot Program 2+2 is an innovative, competency-based pathway designed to streamline training for fellows pursuing both Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) and CCEP. The program is limited to individuals who have graduated from an ACGME-accredited CVD Fellowship and have a valid lic
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Michael Makram Shehata, MD
Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Xenia Lovrekovic - Delic, BS
Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr
Locations
Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr
AHSP Heart Inst Rm A3308
127 S San Vicente Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
- Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Aug 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
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Salary Compensation
Year 7 through Year 8
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.