Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program
About This Program
The Cedars-Sinai AHFTC program is fortunate to operate in one of the highest-volume centers in the world. With such a large volume of cases, we can provide outstanding exposure for fellows in the care of patients with advanced heart failure (HF), mechanical circulatory support (MCS), and heart transplantation (Tx). The structure of our fellowship includes three inpatient services, in HF, MCS, and Tx, and one outpatient/clinic service.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Michelle Maya Kittleson, MD, PhD, BA
Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Xenia S 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
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 22, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 21, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 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
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-7
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.