Dr. Melissa Alvarez '17 on Cardiovascular Disease fellowship

Dr. Melissa Alvarez ’17 recently started a new position as the Chief Cardiovascular Disease Fellow at Danbury Hospital in Connecticut. Dr. Alvarez completed an Internal Medicine residency at Mercy Catholic Medical Center in Darby, PA in June 2021. Dr. Alvarez is a Cardiovascular Disease Fellow at Danbury Hospital, and will be starting an Interventional Cardiology fellowship in July 2024 at Summa Health.

Dr. Alvarez emphasizes the need for primary care, regular check-ups, and lifestyle changes to maintain heart health and prevent cardiovascular disease. She also discusses the exciting advancements in cardiology, such as ablation techniques for arrhythmias and non-invasive valve replacements. Dr. Alvarez expresses her gratitude for the professors at UMHS who supported and rooted for their students' success, and she looks forward to the launch of the UMHS Alumni website and the opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni. She encourages current and prospective students to reach out to her on LinkedIn for any questions or advice.

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Wow what an interactive discussion. I’m a physician assistant living in Ghana. I’m looking forward to applying to UMHS soon.. I hope I get a good admission decision 🎉