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Cardiovascular Prevention Research Fellowship
The Nolan Family Center for Cardiovascular Health
The Nolan Family Center for Cardiovascular Health at the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (MHIF) aims to change the paradigm from cardiovascular disease to cardiovascular health through efforts in research and education. As part of the educational aim for the center, a one-year fellowship in cardiovascular prevention has been created to provide a robust experience to an individual interested in the field of cardiovascular prevention.
The Nolan Family Center for Cardiovascular Health is uniquely positioned to help determine the optimal approach to cardiovascular prevention through research, education and leadership. MHIF is strongly positioned for success with the center through its partnership with 100+ cardiologists, who see patients at 127,000+ clinic visits each year at Abbott Northwestern Hospital and 42 outreach sites.
Fellowship Details & How to Apply
The key objectives for the Cardiovascular Research Prevention Fellowship are for the fellow to gain, through research and clinical experience, a thorough knowledge base and expertise in:
- Optimal methods of cardiovascular risk assessment, including coronary artery calcium scoring
- The importance of nutrition, physical activity, and smoking cessation in cardiovascular prevention as well as optimal counseling methods to implement behavioral change
- The diagnosis and treatment of complex lipid disorders, including familial hypercholesterolemia
- The diagnosis and treatment of cardiometabolic disorders, including type 2 diabetes
- The diagnosis and treatment of hypertension
The curriculum for the program consists of:
- A broad range of CVD prevention research opportunities with close mentoring, support from a biostatistician, and access to local and national databases.
- Active participation in weekly cardiovascular prevention clinic at several different sites to allow exposure to urban, suburban, and rural populations.
- Opportunities to present and discuss research findings at regional and national meetings.
- Routine interaction with physician mentors in clinical and research settings to gain insight into patient care and areas of need for research.
- Funding to support attendance the AHA’s annual 10-day Seminar in Cardiovascular Prevention
MHIF has multiple personnel dedicated to prevention research, and who will serve as resources for the Fellow. In addition to the program staff listed, staff members include study coordinators, data abstracters and a doctoral-level biostatistician.
Michael D. Miedema, MD, MPH
Program Chair, Nolan Family Center for Cardiovascular Health
Liz Tuohy, MD
Medical Director, Heart Disease Prevention Clinic at AHMHI- St. Paul
Thomas Knickelbine, MD
Director of Lipid Research
Susan White, RDN
Clinical Program Lead, Cardiovascular Health
Gretchen Benson, RDN
Program Director, Nolan Family Center for Cardiovascular Health
Applications due: November 14, 2025
Interviews: Dec. 1-12, 2025
Candidate selected: December 19, 2025
Position start date: July 1, 2026
Application Materials - All applicants must submit:
- Current curriculum vitae
- Two letters of professional recommendation
- Personal statement
Prerequisites:
- Applicants must be a currently licensed MD and be eligible for board certification in internal medicine or cardiology
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
- Applicants must be able to perform work in-person in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
The Cardiovascular Prevention Fellowship does not discriminate with regard to sex, race, age, religion, color, disability or national origin.
Please note, sponsorships are unavailable for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
For any questions about the fellowship, please contact Gretchen Benson.