With regards to examinations:

• In service exam every year; both Rush and Cook County fellows participate.
• Questions are prepared by Dr. Kavinsky.
• The questions cover all aspects of cardiology.
• Comprehensive EKG exam every year; also, both Rush and Cook County fellows participate.
• Questions prepared by Dr. Margeta.
• The questions cover both common and rare cases that a fellow may encounter during training.
• Monthly EKG exam.
• 5 EKGs per session.
• After the EKGs, full discussion is held.
• Most of our fellows have their Echo Board Exam by the second year.
• Fellows take an Echo Study Session prior to this exam.
• Most of our fellows have their Nuclear Board Exams by their third year.
  • Fellows take a Nuclear Study Session prior to this exam.