Fellowship in cardiovascular disease in the developing world FELLOWSHIP IN CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD The Lown Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease in the Developing World offers training in non-invasive and preventive cardiology, public health, and research methodology for physicians from developing countries. The program's goal is to train physicians from the developing world as preventive cardiovascular specialists in order to address the mounting epidemic of CVD facing their countries. Program participants increase their knowledge and skills in the following areas and return prepared to address cardiovascular disease in their own countries: * Patient care that maximizes medical management and risk factor modification * Public health strategies * Clinical and community health research The Lown Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease in the Developing World is a program of the Lown Cardiovascular Center in Brookline, MA, USA and is affiliated with the Cardiovascular Division of Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard School of Public Health, and Harvard Medical School. This one-year fellowship program is conducted in the USA and offers participants a stipend of $40,000 (US). Fellowship recipients travel to the USA on a J-1 visa. The program is not accredited by the ACGME. The following criteria are essential and cannot be waived: * MD or equivalent and prior training in internal medicine and/or cardiology. * Affiliation with a supporting institution in the country of origin. The supporting institution must guarantee the candidate's position upon return after completion of the fellowship. * Firm commitment by trainee to return to medical and public health practice in his or her home country after completing the fellowship program. How to apply Candidates from developing countries who meet the specified criteria are invited to submit the following materials to initiate the application process: * Curriculum vitae (including publications and research) * Personal statement of intent and goals * Letter of support from a local institution * One letter of recommendation. For more information or to submit preliminary application materials, contact Virginia Inglis vinglis@partners.org Fellowship Coordinator Lown Cardiovascular Research Foundation 21 Longwood Avenue Brookline MA 02446 USA Telephone: 00-1-617-732-1318 x3307 Fax: 00-1-617-734-5763