Department of Cardiac Sciences
The Department of Cardiac Sciences is within the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary. It includes cardiologists, internal medicine specialists, researchers and cardiac surgeons.
Cardiac Sciences Sections
There are two sections within the Department of Cardiac Sciences and two affiliated sections.
Leadership Team
Academic & Clinical Department Head
Dr. Vikas Kuriachan
Vikas.Kuriachan@albertahealthservices.ca
Section Chief Cardiology
Dr. Andrew Howarth
ahowarth@ucalgary.ca
Section Chief Cardiac Surgery
Dr. Bob Kiaii
bob.kiaii@ucalgary.ca
Director, Cardiac Critical Care
Dr. Ken Parhar
ksparhar@ucalgary.ca
Director Cardiac Anesthesia
Dr. Christopher Prusinkiewicz
christopher.Prusinkiewicz@albertahealthservices.ca
Executive Director Cardiac Sciences, AHS
Amanda Weiss
Amanda.Weiss@albertahealthservices.ca
Academic Medicine and Health Services Program
The Academic Medicine and Health Services Program (AMHSP) ensures physicians affiliated with Alberta’s faculties of medicine are compensated for providing patient care along with their work related to research, innovation, education, administration and leadership.
Who can apply? Cardiology, cardiology sub-specialty fellows and cardiac surgery residents
The L.B. Mitchell Clinical Research Prize recognizes the significant contributions of Dr. L.B. Mitchell to cardiovascular health in Calgary. In addition to his research career in clinical cardiac electrophysiology, Dr. Mitchell served as a leader and mentor to colleagues and students and a dedicated provider of care to his patients. The purpose of this annual prize is to support trainees in cardiovascular programs at the University of Calgary.
Watch for information on how to apply in your email inbox each spring.
Who can apply? Clinical Fellows
Dr. Peter F. Russell was the first graduate of the Clinical Cardiology Training Program at the University of Calgary in 1983. This award was established by his colleagues and family to honour his life and the exceptional care and compassion he provided for his patients. It is awarded annually to a clinical fellow who is considered to best exemplify Dr. Russell's passion for medicine and patients.
Please contact cardiologyresidencyprogram@ahs.ca for more information.
Who can apply? Clinical fellows
The Arthur J.E. Child Fellowship is supported by a generous gift from the Arthur J.E. Child Foundation. It is awarded to outstanding physicians who wish to pursue advanced training in cardiovascular medicine. The awards support local candidates who plan to undertake Fellowships at high-level international centers and to train locally at the University of Calgary.
Who can apply? Residents in their final year of training (up to and including R5) may apply. Applicants must successfully complete their current training program prior to commencement of advanced fellowship training.
The Helios – UCMG Awards provides bridging salary support for clinical fellowship trainees who successfully complete postgraduate medical training and are enrolled in further advanced clinical or scholarly training at another institution to enhance their skills.
This award is managed by the Senior Associate Dean, Education, Cumming School of Medicine office. Information about this award is distributed through department heads in late November/early December with results coming out at the end of January/beginning of February.
Questions? E-mail Jody Santos.
Who can apply? Teams of cardiologists and cardiology fellows
This annual competition funds collaborative research projects jointly led by at least one staff cardiologist and at least one core cardiology fellow in the Division of Cardiology at the University of Calgary.
This opportunity is on hold until further notice.
