approved EB-1A

ACGME Cardiology Fellow

Medicine And Healthcare · Pakistan · 2025-03-12

Processing Time
82 days
Decision Date
2025-03-12
Location
Ohio
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Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
Scholarly Articles (Met)

The petitioner authored 21 peer-reviewed journal publications and 21 scientific abstracts in high-impact medical journals.

Judging (Met)

The petitioner completed 13 confirmed peer reviews for high-impact medical journals, demonstrating recognition as an expert.

Original Contributions (Met)

The petitioner made original scientific contributions of major significance, including highly cited research on TAVI procedures and COVID-19 mortality predictors.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on 21 peer-reviewed journal publications and 21 scientific abstracts with over 120 citations. Evidence showed multiple articles ranked among the top 10% and 1% most cited in Clinical Medicine for their year of publication. The petitioner also demonstrated expert status through 13 confirmed peer reviews for high-impact medical journals.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
  • 21 peer-reviewed journal publications
  • 21 scientific abstracts
  • Over 120 citations across clinical medicine, cardiology, and infectious disease
  • 13 confirmed peer reviews for high-impact medical journals
  • Articles ranked in the top 1% and 10% most cited in Clinical Medicine
  • Adoption of findings by researchers in more than 25 countries

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Outcome approved
Processing 82 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

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Success Rate 52.8%
Sustained 466
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