Cardiac Prevention Fellow opportunity in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Location Address:

2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311

Date Posted:

December 17, 2025

Department:

61005024 AHMHI Heart Hospital Providers MPLS

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

Occasional

Job Summary:

The Nolan Family Center for Cardiovascular Health is uniquely positioned to help determine the optimal approach to cardiovascular health through our partnership with Abbott Northwestern Hospital (ANW), ranked #14 nationally in cardiology and heart surgery by US News & World Reports. Our team of 74+ physicians at Minneapolis Heart Institute® sees more than 31,000 individual patients annually.

The Cardiovascular Prevention Research Fellowship at the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation/Minneapolis Heart Institute will be a one year program. The fellow will spend approximately 80 percent of his or her time conducting prevention research, with 20 percent time clinical practice.

Key Position Details:

The Nolan Family Center for Cardiovascular Health at the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation® (MHIF) aims to change the paradigm from cardiovascular disease to cardiovascular health through efforts in research and education. As part of the educational aim for the center, a one-year fellowship in cardiovascular prevention has been created to provide a robust experience to an individual interested in the field of cardiovascular prevention

Key Objectives:

The key objectives for the Cardiovascular Research Prevention Fellowship are for the fellow to gain, through research and clinical experience, a thorough knowledge base and expertise in:

• Optimal methods of cardiovascular risk assessment, including coronary artery calcium scoring

• The importance of nutrition, physical activity, and smoking cessation in cardiovascular prevention as well as optimal counseling methods to implement behavioral change

• The diagnosis and treatment of complex lipid disorders, including familial hypercholesterolemia

• The diagnosis and treatment of cardiometabolic disorders, including type 2 diabetes

• The diagnosis and treatment of hypertension

Program Implementation:

• A broad range of CVD prevention research opportunities with close mentoring, support from a biostatistician, and access to local and national databases.

• Active participation in weekly cardiovascular prevention clinic at several different sites to allow exposure to urban, suburban, and rural populations.

• Opportunities to present and discuss research findings at regional and national meetings.

• Routine interaction with physician mentors in clinical and research settings to gain insight into patient care and areas of need for research.

• Funding to support attendance the AHA’s annual 10-day Seminar in Cardiovascular Prevention

MHIF has multiple personnel dedicated to prevention research, and who will serve as resources for the Fellow. In addition to the program staff listed, staff members include study coordinators, data abstracters and a doctoral-level biostatistician.

Position start date: July 1, 2026

Application Materials - All applicants must submit:

• Current curriculum vitae

• Two letters of professional recommendation

• Personal statement

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Job Description:

Pay Range

Pay Range: $75,000 to $95,000 per year

The pay described reflects the starting base pay range, assuming a full-time FTE. Your starting rate will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. 

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.  

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.  

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental

• PTO/Time Away

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Life Insurance

• Short-term/Long-term Disability

• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.