Application Procedure
Qualifications
The CVIS program seeks highly qualified MD, PhD, or MD/PhD graduates. Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to apply. Funding support includes postdoctoral salary, supplies, and travel for two years, given adequate progress.
Applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria:- Excellence in previous training, with preference for proven research capabilities
- Convincing evidence of career goals in academic medicine and CV imaging with strong research potential
- Evidence of integrity, honesty, and interest in collaborative, multi-disciplinary research
- Commitment of time and effort to a rigorous research and educational training program extending over two years
- A high level of verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Guide to Application
To apply to the CVIS program, please submit the following:
- Completed CVIS Application Form (Download form: .doc .pdf )
- Undergraduate/Graduate GPA and GRE scores
- Two letters of recommendation (Use CVIS form: .doc .pdf )
- 1 Page (maximum) Career Goal Statement: Briefly summarize your previous research experience, and discuss your overall goals in pursuing training in cardiovascular imaging.
- 2 Page Description of a Project of Interest in Cardiovascular Imaging: Identify two potential faculty mentors (see brochure and list of faculty on this website ) and write a description of a research project. Introduce a specific cardiovascular research question that can be addressed through imaging. Describe the models/systems to be employed and outline an experimental approach. Discuss what new information or new methodologies would be generated. Consider the broader significance and impact of the proposed work. In particular, the proposal should reflect synergies expected by combining knowledge and approaches across disciplines.
Application Deadline: Open
Program Start: July, 2013
Submit application by fax, mail, or email to:
Michael V. McConnell, MD, MSEE
Director, CVIS Training Program
Stanford University School of Medicine
300 Pasteur Drive, Room H2157
Stanford, CA 94305-5233
cvis@cvmed.stanford.edu
FAX: 650-724-4034