--- title: "How to apply to the CPMC Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Fellowship at Sutter Health" description: "All applicants are required to have completed an ACGME accredited Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease. Applications are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-advanced-heart-failure-and-transplant-cardiology/apply" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Education](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education) / 3. [Graduate Medical Education](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme) / 4. [Fellowships](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships) / 5. [Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, San Francisco](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-advanced-heart-failure-and-transplant-cardiology) / 6. How to Apply # How to Apply **Section menu** - [Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, San Francisco](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-advanced-heart-failure-and-transplant-cardiology "Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, San Francisco") - [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-advanced-heart-failure-and-transplant-cardiology/about "About the Program") - [Clinical Rotations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-advanced-heart-failure-and-transplant-cardiology/clinical-rotations "Clinical Rotations") - [Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-advanced-heart-failure-and-transplant-cardiology/faculty "Faculty") - [Fellow](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-advanced-heart-failure-and-transplant-cardiology/fellow "Fellow") - [FAQs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-advanced-heart-failure-and-transplant-cardiology/faqs "FAQs") - [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-advanced-heart-failure-and-transplant-cardiology/apply "How to Apply") - [Research](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-advanced-heart-failure-and-transplant-cardiology/research "Research") - [Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, San Francisco](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-advanced-heart-failure-and-transplant-cardiology "Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, San Francisco") - [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-advanced-heart-failure-and-transplant-cardiology/about "About the Program") - [Clinical Rotations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-advanced-heart-failure-and-transplant-cardiology/clinical-rotations "Clinical Rotations") - [Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-advanced-heart-failure-and-transplant-cardiology/faculty "Faculty") - [Fellow](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-advanced-heart-failure-and-transplant-cardiology/fellow "Fellow") - [FAQs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-advanced-heart-failure-and-transplant-cardiology/faqs "FAQs") - [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-advanced-heart-failure-and-transplant-cardiology/apply "How to Apply") - [Research](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-advanced-heart-failure-and-transplant-cardiology/research "Research") ### Application Requirements All applicants are required to have completed an ACGME accredited Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease. Applications are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).  We participate in the match and applicants will need to register through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Requirements (via ERAS): - 3 letters of recommendation including one from the program director of your cardiology fellowship. - MSPE - USMLE Scores (Step 1, 2 and 3) - Curriculum Vitae - Medical School Transcript - Personal Statement - Passport style photograph - ECFMG certificate for Foreign Medical Graduates ## International Applicants  At this time, Sutter Health does not sponsor J-1, H-1B, or other types of visas. Employment Authorization Document (EAD) will be considered. Applicants must have approved EAD upon start date of the program and maintain EAD active status throughout training duration. International Medical Graduates are welcome to apply to our residency and fellowship programs provided they meet the following requirements: 1. Authorization to Work in the United States Applicants must have appropriate work authorization at the time of application and for the duration of training. 2. Medical School Recognition Applicants must have received all medical education from, and graduated from: 1. A U.S. or Canadian medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools, or the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA); or 2. A foreign medical school evaluated by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) or an ECFMG-authorized foreign medical school accreditation agency, and determined to meet the minimum requirements substantially equivalent to LCME, CACMS, or COCA standards; and 1. The school must be listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (maintained by the World Federation for Medical Education \[WFME\] and the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research \[FAIMER\]), or approved by the Medical Board of California. 3. Postgraduate Training Authorization Letter (PTAL)  As of January 1, 2020, the Medical Board of California no longer issues a PTAL to International Medical Graduates. A PTAL is not required to apply to Sutter Health programs. Applicants should also review the specific eligibility criteria for the program(s) to which they are applying, as individual programs may have additional requirements. ## To Apply, Visit ERAS for Fellowship Applicants [Apply Now](https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-fellowships-eras/applying-fellowships-eras) ### Living in San Francisco San Francisco is a progressive, diverse center of culture, innovation and nature. 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