It has been more than 14 years since Dr. Michael Cortelli, a board-certified cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, joined Memorial Healthcare System. In that time, the chief of Memorial’s Cardiac and Vascular Institute is most proud of the high-quality program he and his colleagues have built. “We’ve evolved into a multi-disciplinary, comprehensive center that offers all the clinical options, including transplants, to both pediatric and adult patients. We have a diverse level of expertise that’s usually only seen at university-affiliated medical centers.”
Dr. Cortelli says the establishment of a cardiovascular fellowship, which was accredited in 2020, is what’s driving Memorial’s program forward now. Becoming a bigger player in graduate medical education means more research and interest from physicians seeking those opportunities. “It’s critical that all of us on the teaching side stay up to date on the latest literature and research. We’re training the next generation of cardiology leaders and that ups everyone’s game,” said Dr. Cortelli.
