FIT Career Night

Join us for our 2025 FIT Career Night, Networking and the Job Search! Cardiology Fellows-in-Training will have the opportunity to hear from some of Minnesota’s top cardiologists about their real-world experiences during the transition from training to practice. We will have a panel discussion for approximately 90 minutes, with time outside of that for questions and networking. This is a free event; food and drink will be provided.

FIT Career Night on Nov. 12: Register Today!

Join us for our 2025 FIT Career Night, Networking and the Job Search!

Cardiology Fellows-in-Training will have the opportunity to hear from some of Minnesota’s top cardiologists about their real-world experiences during the transition from training to practice. We will have a panel discussion for approximately 90 minutes, with time outside of that for questions and networking. This is a free event; food and drink will be provided.

DETAILS

  • InterContinental Minneapolis – St. Paul Airport, 5005 Glumack Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55450
  • Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 6:00—8:00pm Central

PANELISTS

  • Michelle Carlson, MD, FACC | Hennepin Healthcare
  • William (Bill) Katsiyiannis, MD, FACC | Minneapolis Heart Institute
  • S. Allen Luis, MBBS, PhD | Mayo Clinic
  • Amin Rahmatullah, MD, FACC | Metropolitan Heart and Vascular Institute
  • Ganesh Raveendran, MD, MS, MBA FACC | University of Minnesota
  • Retu Saxena, MD, FACC | Minneapolis Heart Institute
  • Randall Stark, MD, FACC | Metropolitan Heart & Vascular Institute
  • Sharath Subramanian, MBBS, MD, FACC | CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center

NEW: Echo Bootcamp On Demand

Our popular four-part virtual Echo Bootcamp series for Fellows in Training, led by Dr. Rick Marcus of the Iowa Heart Center, is now available virtually on demand! Deep dive into Echocardiographic Examinations and Emergencies with 12-month access to these pre-recorded, 2 hour sessions. Read more about the Content Areas here, and Dr. Marcus here.

Sessions can be purchased separately for $63.00 each. Click on each button below to view and purchase:

Presented by the Iowa and Minnesota Chapters of the American College of Cardiology

FIT Echo Bootcamp: Registration Now Open!

Join other Fellows in Training for an in-depth study on Echocardiographic Examinations and Emergencies. This four-part virtual series is led by Dr. Rick Marcus of the Iowa Heart Center. There is no cost to attend this educational series.

Our 6th annual FIT Echo Bootcamp will take place on Mondays & Wednesdays on Zoom. Join us on July 28, July 30, August 4 and August 6, 2025 from 6-8 pm Central. Read more about session topics and our presenter here.

Presented by the Iowa and Minnesota Chapters of the American College of Cardiology.

Minnesota FIT Jeopardy Team at ACC.25

Kudos to the Minnesota FIT Jeopardy team for a good showing at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session & Expo (ACC.25) in Chicago, IL on March 25th. The team, who played very competitively, faced off against teams from West Virginia, Mississippi and Oregon.

The team was comprised of HCMC/MHI Cardiology Fellows Michael Downey, MD; Kevin Buda, DO; and Jimmy Evers, MD.

Register Now for Echo Bootcamp July 1, 3, 8, & 10th

Join other Fellows in Training for an in-depth study on Echocardiographic Examinations and Emergencies. This four-part virtual series is led by Dr. Rick Marcus of the Iowa Heart Center. There is no cost to attend this educational series.

Mondays & Wednesdays on Zoom. Join us on July 1, 3, 8 & 10, 2024

Presented by the Iowa and Minnesota Chapters of the American College of Cardiology.

Midwest CV Forum Rates Increase Oct. 18 – Register Today!

The Midwest Cardiovascular Forum is a 1.5-day conference exploring the latest in cardiology. Sessions include topics for seasoned cardiologists, fellows-in-training, and cardiovascular team members. The 2023 Forum will take place on November 4-5 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Registration rates increase after Wednesday, October 18. Register today to save!

Midwest CV Forum Poster Contest Abstracts Due Oct. 17

Midwest CV Forum Posters

Fellows in Training, residents and medical students are invited to participate in the 2023 Midwest Cardiovascular Forum Poster Contest. There will be an award for first, second, and third place in each category. Presenters will be judged on the following criteria: originality, scientific content, presentation and answer to questions raised by the case. Winners will be announced on-site at the 2023 Midwest Cardiovascular Forum.

Contest Eligibility:

  • There are Fellow, Resident, and Medical Student categories in this contest.
  • There are two types of entries: Case Studies and Research.
  • The research or work submitted must be recent. June 2021-September 2023 is the timeframe for consideration of poster work.
  • Conference registration is free to those who have a poster accepted in the competition.
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