Virginia Chapter of the American College of Cardiology (VCACC) and British Cardiovascular Society (BCS)
Grant valueFully funded
Opportunity typeFellowship
SpecialtyCardiology
Awards per year~4
Fully funded fellowships for four UK resident doctors or early career cardiologists to visit the USA, experience the American healthcare landscape, undertake an imaging rotation (MRI, CT, and Echo), and engage with the CV community. Applications for 2025 are now closed.
Reviewed byDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 8 Jun 2026
What This Opportunity Is
Organising body
Virginia Chapter of the American College of Cardiology (VCACC) and British Cardiovascular Society (BCS)
Type
Fellowship
Maximum award
Fully funded
Awards per year
~4
Specialty
Cardiology
Eligibility
Senior cardiology resident doctors or early career cardiologists sub-specialising in cardiac imaging, out of training for less than seven years, who are Ordinary, Associate BJCA or Affiliated BCS members
Eligibility
BCS membership required
Must be Ordinary, Associate BJCA or Affiliated BCS member
Cardiac imaging sub-specialty
Must be sub-specialising in cardiac imaging
Early career
Must be a current resident doctor or early career cardiologist out of training for less than seven years
Application Process
1
Ensure BCS membership
Become an Ordinary, Associate BJCA or Affiliated BCS member before applying
2
Submit application
Describe current skills, experience and competencies, specific learning needs and objectives, and how knowledge will be consolidated and implemented for patients
3
Selection
Applications are judged by senior leadership of the BCS and four successful candidates are selected
Documents Required
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Description of current skills, experience and competencies
Relevant to the imaging programme
mandatory
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Learning needs and objectives
Specific learning needs and objectives for the fellowship
mandatory
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Implementation plan
How the knowledge gained will be consolidated and implemented for patients
mandatory
Funding & Benefits
Fully funded
All costs covered
The programme is fully funded for successful applicants