Fellowship Research
Rawan Amir, M.B.B.S.
Research Topic: Ventriculo-Arterial Coupling in the Systemic Right Ventricle: A Step Towards Future Therapies
Mentor: Dr. Ari Cedars
Matthew Belanger, M.D.
Research Topic: Increasing Recognition of Lipoprotein (a) as a Risk Factor for ASCVD in Younger and Lower Risk Patients
Mentor: Dr. Chiadi Ndumele, Dr. Seth Martin, Dr. Francoise Marvel
Jae-Hoon Chung, M.D., Ph.D.
Research Topic: Post-Infection Metabolic Syndrome after COVID-19
Mentor: Dr. Brian O’Rourke
Chloe Duvall, M.D.
Research Topic: Clinical Features and Outcomes of DSP Pathogenic Variants in Pregnancy
Mentors: Dr. Anum Minhas, Dr. Cynthia James
Jelani Grant, M.B.B.S.
Research Topic: The Knowing Your Risk and Acting Now “KYRAN” Initiative: A Collaboration Between Johns Hopkins Hospital (JHH) and Naples Comprehensive Health System (NCH)
Mentor: Dr. Chiadi Ndumele, Dr. Seth Martin, Dr. Carl Orringer
Shengyuan Luo, M.B.B.S., M.H.S.
Research Topic: Inflammation, albuminuria, and incident heart failure in the ARIC Study
Mentors: Dr. Chiadi Ndumele
Hassan Mirbolouk, M.D.
Research Topic: Utility of CT-Guided Identification and Ablation of Ventricular Tachycardia Substrate in ARVC
Mentors: Dr. Konstantinos Aronis
Mohammad Ostovaneh, M.D.
Research Topic: Lifetime Risk Factors, Immunity, and Atrial Fibrillation
Mentor: Dr. Joao Lima, Dr. David Spragg;
Anjali Wagle, M.D.
Research Topic: Phenotypic Expression and Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Mentor: Dr. Nisha Gilotra
Silverman Award Winners
The Howard S. Silverman Award is an annual event in honor of Dr. Howard S. Silverman, a former Cardiology fellow and faculty member who died in 1996 from heart disease. The Silverman Awards is a research conference in which the 2nd year cardiovascular disease fellows present their research projects to the division. The faculty award the fellow whose project is the most original, creative and has the greatest scientific potential a monetary prize and certificate.
- 2023-2024 Jelani Grant, M.D.
- 2022-2023 Edwin Yoo, M.D., Ph.D.
- 2021-2022 Jana Lovell, M.D.
- 2020-2021 Richard Carrick, M.D.
- 2018-2019 Eunice Yang, M.D.
- 2017-2018 Marios Arvanitis, M.D.
- 2016-2017 Virginia Hahn, M.D.
- 2015-2016 Thorsten Leucker, M.D.
- 2014-2015 Steven Hsu, M.D.
- 2013-2014 Libin Wang, M.D., Ph.D.
- 2012-2013 Seth Martin, M.D.
- 2011-2012 Grant Chow, M.D.
- 2010-2011 Lincoln Shenje, M.D., Ph.D.
- 2009-2010 Hiroshi Ashikaga, M.D., Ph.D.
- 2008-2009 Chao-Wei Hwang, M.D., Ph.D.
- 2007-2008 Dou (Alvin) Zhang, M.D., Ph.D.
- 2006-2007Jacob Abraham, M.D.
- 2005-2006 Henry Sun, M.D.
- 2004-2005 Rich George, M.D.
Dlabal Clinical Research Award
The Dlabal Clinical Research Award was established in 2019 by generous support from Dr. Paul Dlabal, a former Johns Hopkins School of Medicine graduate. The Dlabal Clinical Research Award is given annually to a fellow demonstrating originality and creativity in clinical research.
- 2023-2024 Jae-Hoon Chung, M.D., Ph.D.
- 2022-2023 Nestor Vasquez, M.D.
- 2021-2022 Mariam Meddeb, M.D.
- 2020-2021 Richard Vakil, M.D.
- 2018-2019 Anum Minhas, M.D. M.H.S.
Timeline by Fellowship Year: Year 1
| Fellowship Year | Goals | Suggested Completion Date |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | Identify a career mentor | November/December |
| Explore research opportunities and meet with potential research mentors | Throughout year | |
| Mid-year check in with fellowship leadership to discuss progress | November to January | |
| Decide whether you are pursuing the early research track | December to March | |
| Identify a clinical interest (prevention, imaging, HF, interventional, EP, etc.) | June |
Timeline by Fellowship Year: Year 2
| Fellowship Year | Goals | Suggested Completion Date |
|---|---|---|
| Second Year | Discuss research project with potential research mentor | July to August |
| Select research mentor | September | |
| Initial IDP completion | November | |
| Check in with fellowship leadership team | November to December | |
| Apply for advanced training fellowship (if applicable) | Interventional: December ERAS cycle (discuss with Dr. Hasan) | |
| Formalize details of research plans, submit IRB | December to March | |
| Mentorship team meeting with Wendy, Steve or Thorsten included | April | |
| Present research plans at Silverman | May |
Timeline by Fellowship Year: Years 3-4
| Fellowship Year | Goals | Suggested Completion Date |
|---|---|---|
| Third/Fourth Year | Apply for advanced training or job |
EP: July ERAS cycle Heart Failure: July ERAS cycle Non-ACGME: congenital, imaging, critical care, prevention, women’s health Jobs: July to September |
| Submit abstract for national meeting | Deadlines vary | |
| Present at Fellows Research Conference | October to April | |
| Complete/submit IDP | November | |
| Mentorship team meeting | November | |
| Prepare a research manuscript for publication | December to June | |
| Submit abstract for Hopkins CV retreat | Spring | |
| Submit updated IDP, Research Update | April |
Advanced Research Training
Other Programs
- Online Science of Clinical Investigation Training Program
- JHSPH Certificate Programs (several options: Clinical Trials, Health Education, Quality and Outcomes Research)
- Winter and summer institutes at Bloomberg School of Public Health (one day or one week courses – 1 free course per term for postdoc fellows from SOM)
- One-week ICTR Course- Introduction to clinical research
Optional Research Tracks
Our Cardiology Fellows are given complete flexibility in structuring their research year(s), as long as ACGME and COCATS requirements are satisfied. The division and fellowship support any additional research time desired by fellows.
Some track options include:
Research as a Cardiology Fellow
Overview of Research Training During Fellowship | Dr. Wendy Post
Cardiovascular genomics | Marios Arvanitis, M.D.
Academic Success in Cardiology | Virginia Hahn, M.D.
Excessive O-GlcNAcylation causes cardiomyopathy | Priya Umapathi
Link Between Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes and Cardiovascular Disease | Anum Minhas
Pulseless Electrical Activity | Daniel Ambinder, M.D.
Myocardial Infarction, Recovery, Enhancement (MiCORE) Study
Clinical Educator Pathway: Global Health Focus | Keva Garg
Optional Clinical Educator Track
The goal of the optional clinical educator track is to become a leader as a clinician educator.
| Fellowship Year | Goals |
|---|---|
| Year 2 | Fellows would choose this track at end of the first half of their second year along with one to two mentors. |
| Year 3 and/or 4 | |
| Fellows would meet with their mentorship team at least twice a year. | |
| Fellows would present at the Silverman conference their track and what they will be pursuing with goal of publishing their work as original research or review. | |
| Fellows on the above tracks will be strongly encouraged to pursue coursework, present scholarly work (as related to a clinical program, quality improvement or education) at national meetings and demonstrate engagement in institutional and national societies. |