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Subspecialty

Curriculum

Section Contents

SemesterCourseCredit HoursFormatOn-campus RequirementDescription
FallCardiology I 3DidacticN/A
Foundational cardiology: anatomy, disease pathophysiology, common CV presentations and diagnostic evaluation. Builds a systematic approach to CV assessment, differential diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, patient education, documentation, referral/follow up.
SpringCardiology II (Prerequisite: Cardiology I) 3DidacticN/A
Builds on Cardiology I to advance diagnostic interpretation and management of complex acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions across settings. Emphasizes evidence-based management strategies, multidisciplinary care coordination, secondary prevention and cardiovascular quality/safety within guideline-based care.
SummerCardiology III- Clinical Immersion (Prerequisite: Cardiology I & II)3Precepted clinical experience + didactic + simulation-based instruction3-day simulation & skills campus intensive
Competency validation in cardiovascular assessment, clinical decision-making and interdisciplinary collaboration across cardiology subspecialty practice through supervised clinical immersion. Includes faculty-guided simulation. Emphasis on management, team-based communication and care transitions for complex cardiovascular disease processes.