Dr. Omar Siddiqi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Omar Siddiqi, MD, is a Clinical Associate Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Medicine. He serves as the Program Director of the Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship Program and has developed several curricula, including a half-day academic curriculum for cardiovascular medicine fellows and an echocardiography curriculum using a CAE echocardiography simulator. His contributions have led to recognition through various teaching awards including the Cardiovascular Fellowship Teaching Award. He also co-directs the cardiovascular pathophysiology module for the medical school. Siddiqi's research interests focus on simulation-based curricula and integrating team-based learning into medical education, with specific clinical interests in cardiac amyloidosis and echocardiography. He is an attending cardiologist at the BU Amyloidosis Center and has participated as a Clinical Investigator in multiple studies assessing novel therapies for treating cardiac amyloidosis. His research is underpinned by a strong commitment to improving patient care and education in cardiology, leading to significant mentorship roles and collaboration in the academic community.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine • Boston, MA

Program Director of Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship Program, developing curricula and overseeing fellowship training.

Awards

#2015

Cardiology Fellowship Teaching Award

#2018

Cardiology Fellowship Teaching Award

#2019

Faculty of the Month Award

#2019

Extra Miler Award

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

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