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Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta

Set Up an Elective in Cardiology

Resident

If you are interested in setting up an elective in Cardiology at the University of Calgary please contact Dr. Lisa Welikovitch, Cardiology Training Program Director and Cathy Neufeld, Cardiology Training Program Coordinator to select dates for your elective.

Once the dates have been confirmed by our office, you will need to complete the following form and send by fax to Cathy Neufeld, Cardiology Training Program Coordinator at (403) 944-1592.

You will need to obtain a letter from your program director stating that you are in good standing and have approval to be away from your program for the specified dates. The letter must also state that you will continue to receive funding from your program while on elective in Calgary. It should be sent to our office via fax or mail.

Please note all residents who rotate through the Coronary Care Unit are required to have up to date ACLS certification.

Your application and letter of support will be forwarded to the Postgraduate Medical Education office. PGME will provide you with instructions regarding temporary licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.

You will be required to participate in the Coronary Care Unit Call schedule while you are visiting on elective. The program coordinator will provide you with the call schedule at least one week prior to your arrival. You will need to supply your own lab coat and a copy of your program's evaluation tool.

Parking, temporary ID Badge and access/training to Master Patient Index System will be provided on arrival. If you have questions about transit or student housing please follow the appropriate link:

Clerks

If you are interested in setting up a Clerkship elective in Cardiology at the University of Calgary please contact Dr. Lisa Welikovitch, Cardiology Training Program Director and Cathy Neufeld, Cardiology Training Program Coordinator to select dates for your elective.

Once the date for your elective has been approved by our office you will need to set the elective up through the electives coordinator at the University of Calgary by contacting elective@ucalgary.ca.

You are required to supply your own lab coat and evaluation tool. Please contact the Cardiology Program Coordinator two weeks prior to the start of your elective to obtain further instructions.

If you have questions about transit or student housing please follow the appropriate link: