Fellowships | Department of Medicine | School of Medicine

The Division of Cardiology offers two fellowship programs accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Area of Focused Competence). These fellowships are based at both Kingston Kingston Heath Sciences Centre sites.

Advanced Echocardiography Fellowship (AFC)

Currently Accepting Applications for 2026-2027

Welcome to the Advanced Echocardiography Fellowship at Queen’s University.

We are an accredited program with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Area of Focused Competence). Successful applicants are eligible to receive a Diplomate certificate from the RCPSC. During our comprehensive 12-month training, successful applicants will achieve Level III competence in echocardiography.

Training in our lab includes:

Experience in a high-volume academic Echo Lab, the first in Ontario to be accredited by the CCN. Annually, we conduct over 1,000 stress echocardiograms, 400-500 TEEs, and thousands of TTEs.
All aspects of echocardiography, including contrast echo, transcatheter aortic valve implantation, echocardiographic guidance of electrophysiology procedures, 3D echo, ASD and PFO closures, and intraoperative echocardiography.
Exposure to CT and nuclear training upon request.
Opportunities in intraoperative TEE in collaboration with Cardiac Anesthesia services.
Development of administrative skills in quality improvement and strategies for running a successful laboratory.

Research Opportunities:

POCUS and vascular imaging projects.
Experience in animal imaging.
Research is highly promoted.

Fellowship Details:

One-year position: Start date of either July (Block 1) or the following January (Block 8)
Salary/Stipend: Competitive salary with additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
Travel Allowances: Fellows receive travel allowances for attending conferences and professional development events.

Benefits of the Fellowship:

Comprehensive Training: Gain extensive experience in all aspects of echocardiography, including advanced techniques such as 3D echo, contrast echo, and echocardiographic guidance of various procedures.
Research Opportunities: Engage in basic science and clinical research studies, with projects available in POCUS, vascular imaging, and animal imaging. Research is highly promoted and supported.
Interdisciplinary Exposure: Opportunity to collaborate with Cardiac Anesthesia services for intraoperative TEE and gain exposure to CT and nuclear training upon request.
Administrative Skills Development: Learn quality improvement strategies essential for running a successful echocardiography laboratory.
Mentorship and Guidance: The fellowship is directed by Dr. Zardasht Jaff, providing strong mentorship and guidance throughout the program.
Networking and Career Advancement: Build a professional network within a high-volume academic Echo Lab, the first in Ontario to be accredited by the CCN, which can be beneficial for future career opportunities.

Application Requirements

For Canadian Applicants:

One-page cover letter
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Medical degree
Educational transcripts
Three reference letters

For International Applicants (with no funding source):

Curriculum Vitae (CV): Include citizenship, mailing address, email address, and phone number.
Medical Degree: A copy of the original is required, with an English translation if applicable.
Educational Transcripts
References: A minimum of three references.
Proof of English Proficiency
Proof of Examinations: MCCQE Part 1, if applicable.
Specialist Certification (SC): A copy of the original is required, with an English translation, if applicable.
- Or MCCEE Part 1: Required if the applicant does not have SC. Note: Starting for 2025 admissions, MCCEE will no longer be accepted.

Personal Statement
Passport Copy
Any Other Relevant Documents

For International Applicants (with funding source from the following countries):

The program does not accept applications directly. Please see the Queen’s PGME Website for more information.

Application Timelines:

Typically, all application materials should be received no later than 18 months prior to the anticipated start date. For instance, for a start date in July, the submission deadline is January 1st of the preceding year. Please submit all materials in one PDF file, if possible, to the program office at cardpgrm@queensu.ca.

We recognize that this webpage is being updated while candidates are still applying for 2026-2027 programs, and thus we will continue to accept applications for 2026-2027 on a rolling basis. If you have missed the deadline, please reach out to cardpgrm@queensu.ca to inquire as to whether we still have space.

Advanced Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship (AFC)

Currently Accepting Applications for 2027-2028

Welcome to the Advanced Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship at Queen’s University.

Fellowship Details:

Two-year position: Start date of either July (Block 1) or the following January (Block 8)
Salary/Stipend: Competitive salary with additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
Travel Allowances: Fellows receive travel allowances for attending conferences and professional development events.

Application Requirements

For Canadian Applicants:

Personal Statement
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Medical degree
Educational transcripts
Three reference letters (One from current Program Director)

For International Applicants (with no funding source):

Curriculum Vitae (CV): Include citizenship, mailing address, email address, and phone number.
Medical Degree: A copy of the original is required, with an English translation if applicable.
Educational Transcripts
References: A minimum of three references.
Proof of English Proficiency
Proof of Examinations: MCCQE Part 1, if applicable.
Specialist Certification (SC): A copy of the original is required, with an English translation, if applicable.

Or MCCEE Part 1: Required if the applicant does not have SC. Note: Starting for 2025 admissions, MCCEE will no longer be accepted.

Personal Statement
Passport Copy
Any Other Relevant Documents

For International Applicants (with funding source from the following countries):

The program does not accept applications directly. Please see the Queen’s PGME Website for more information.

Application Timelines:

Typically, all application materials should be received no later than 16 months prior to the anticipated start date. For instance, for a start date in July, the submission deadline is March 1st of the preceding year. Please submit all materials in one PDF file, if possible, to the program office at cardpgrm@queensu.ca.

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