1st Year - General Cardiology Fellows

Clinical Interests: Structural heart disease, interventional cardiology, cardiac critical care
Research Interests: Cardiac device related clinical outcomes
Why did you choose UCSF?: The opportunity to be part of a community of intellectually driven, diverse, and supportive colleagues at a world-class institution with rigorous clinical training and incredible mentorship in the city of San Francisco. 
Hobbies and/or Fun Fact: When I am not in the hospital, you can usually find me outdoors either running, backpacking, hiking, cycling, gardening, or lounging in a hammock. 

Clinical Interests: Preventive cardiology
Research Interests: ​​​Inflammatory basis of atherosclerosis
Why did you choose UCSF?: The vast research opportunities and resources in both basic and translational science
Hobbies and/or Fun Fact: Movies, History

Clinical Interests: General cardiology, echocardiography, cardio-obstetrics
Research Interests: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and medical education
Why did you choose UCSF?: UCSF is a special place where all trainees and faculty are social justice-minded and share a passion for caring for the underserved. The rigorous clinical training and the three-hospital system provides the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population while being exposed to a wide spectrum of clinical pathology. Most importantly, the tight community among faculty and fellows within the Cardiology department is amazing.
Hobbies and/or Fun Fact: I am a new dad and I enjoy caring for my son. I love the outdoors and going on hikes with my family and dog (Frijol). I like to attend Mexican music concerts around the bay.

Clinical Interests: Adult congenital cardiology, cardio-obstetrics
Research Interests: Pregnancy in adults with congenital heart disease, management of pregnancy post heart transplant, transitions of care
Why did you choose UCSF?: In addition to the robust clinical training and research opportunities, UCSF stood out in terms of the strong support from program leadership and the collaborative environment between co-fellows and faculty. I was (and still am) impressed by the diversity and strong representation of women in cardiology both at the fellow and faculty level.
Hobbies and/or Fun Fact: I enjoy staying active and exploring new parks and playgrounds in San Francisco with my husband, our son Lincoln, and our dog Sammy.

Clinical Interests: Heart failure
Research Interests: Cardiovascular devices
Why did you choose UCSF?: UCSF has an excellent balance between robust clinical training and world-class research opportunity. My co-fellows and the faculty have built a welcoming culture of support. I really feel UCSF Cardiology uniquely encourages varied career interests throughout the fellowship.
Hobbies and/or Fun Fact: I enjoy staying active, exploring the rich culinary experience, and venturing out in the Bay Area.

Clinical Interests: Advanced heart failure, cardio-oncology
Research Interests: Immunotherapy associated cardiotoxicity, heart transplantation, medical education
Why did you choose UCSF?: Diverse patient population, rigorous clinical training, amazing faculty, abundant research opportunities, and of course, the city of San Francisco!
Hobbies and/or Fun Fact: Exploring the food scene in the Bay Area with my husband, hiking with our 2 dogs, and traveling whenever possible. Also a tea and matcha enthusiast.