Graduate education
University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (Doctor of Philosophy)[1]
Through 2008
Dan Tong
Assistant Professor
UT Southwestern Medical Center · Date not established · Last known relationship
Assistant Professor
UT Southwestern Medical Center · Date not established · Last known relationship
Conflicting evidence. The education section contains two 2008 doctorate-related rows and two internal medicine residencies. The ECFMG item is retained as a credential record rather than medical education; no equivalence or duration is inferred.
Dan Tong is a physician-scientist studying cardiovascular conditions associated with metabolic disease, especially heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and atrial fibrillation. Her work focuses on molecular mechanisms and potential therapies for HFpEF and atrial fibrillation.
Tong earned her medical degree at Tongji Medical College and a doctorate in pharmacology at the University of Western Ontario. She completed internal medicine residency at the University of Iowa and cardiovascular medicine fellowship at UT Southwestern, joining the faculty in 2021.
atrial fibrillation · HFpEF · metabolic disease · molecular mechanisms of arrhythmia · molecular mechanisms of heart failure · novel HFpEF therapies
Reviewed sources document Graduate education: University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (Doctor of Philosophy), Graduate education: University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (Pharmacology), Medical school: Tongii Medical University (Medical education), and Residency: Tongii Medical University (Internal Medicine), plus 4 more training records.
Explore education and trainingReviewed sources document atrial fibrillation, HFpEF, metabolic disease, and molecular mechanisms of arrhythmia, plus 2 more research items. Explore attributed publications and research affiliations.
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Date not established
UT Southwestern Medical Center
UT Southwestern Division of Cardiology faculty directoryConflicting evidence. Years are source-listed endpoints or labels; no unstated training duration is inferred.
University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (Doctor of Philosophy)[1]
Through 2008
University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (Pharmacology)[1]
Through 2008
Tongii Medical University (Medical education)[1]
Through 2001
Tongii Medical University (Internal Medicine)[1]
Through 2003
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (Internal Medicine)[1]
Through 2016
Children's Hospital of Boston (Fellowship; specialty not specified)[1]
Through 2013
UT Southwestern Medical Center (Cardiovascular Medicine)[1]
Through 2021
Assistant Director, Physician Scientist Program[2]
Assistant Professor[3]
ECFMG (Source-listed ECFMG credential record; not a medical-school degree)[1]
Through 2012
atrial fibrillation[1]
HFpEF[1]
metabolic disease[1]
molecular mechanisms of arrhythmia[1]
molecular mechanisms of heart failure[1]
novel HFpEF therapies[1]
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Biographical context: Dan Tong is a physician-scientist studying cardiovascular conditions associated with metabolic disease, especially heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and atrial fibrillation. Her work focuses on molecular mechanisms and potential therapies for HFpEF and atrial fibrillation.
Biography Dan (Amanda) Tong, M.D., Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, and a member of the Division of Cardiology. Dr. Tong received her medical degree from the Tongji Medical College in China and her doctorate from the University of Western Ontario in Canada. She completed internal medicine residency training at the University of Iowa, followed by advanced training through a cardiology fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Tong’s research is focused on the molecular mechanisms of HFpEF and AF. Her investigations have resulted in 26 publications in peer-reviewed journals and contributions to one book chapter. Additionally, she has presented her findings at scientific conferences throughout the United States and around the world. Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiovascular Medicine, she joined the UT Southwestern Faculty in 2021. As a physician-scientist, her research and clinical interests are focused on cardiovascular conditions that are tightly associated with metabolic diseases, particularly heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and atrial fibrillation. Dr. Tong is active in several professional societies, including the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology. Personal Note Dr. Tong’s interests outside of medicine include her family, cooking, and reading.
Biographical context: Tong earned her medical degree at Tongji Medical College and a doctorate in pharmacology at the University of Western Ontario. She completed internal medicine residency at the University of Iowa and cardiovascular medicine fellowship at UT Southwestern, joining the faculty in 2021.
Biography Dan (Amanda) Tong, M.D., Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, and a member of the Division of Cardiology. Dr. Tong received her medical degree from the Tongji Medical College in China and her doctorate from the University of Western Ontario in Canada. She completed internal medicine residency training at the University of Iowa, followed by advanced training through a cardiology fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Tong’s research is focused on the molecular mechanisms of HFpEF and AF. Her investigations have resulted in 26 publications in peer-reviewed journals and contributions to one book chapter. Additionally, she has presented her findings at scientific conferences throughout the United States and around the world. Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiovascular Medicine, she joined the UT Southwestern Faculty in 2021. As a physician-scientist, her research and clinical interests are focused on cardiovascular conditions that are tightly associated with metabolic diseases, particularly heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and atrial fibrillation. Dr. Tong is active in several professional societies, including the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology. Personal Note Dr. Tong’s interests outside of medicine include her family, cooking, and reading.
Education record: ECFMG (Source-listed ECFMG credential record; not a medical-school degree)
Through 2012
Education Medical Education ECFMG 2012 Medical Education Tongii Medical University (2001) Residency Tongii Medical University (2003), Internal Medicine Other University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (2008), Doctor of Philosophy Graduate School University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (2008), Pharmacology Fellowship Children's Hospital of Boston (2013) Residency University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (2016), Internal Medicine Fellowship UT Southwestern Medical Center (2021), Cardiovascular Medicine
Fellowship: Children's Hospital of Boston (Fellowship; specialty not specified)
Through 2013
Education Medical Education ECFMG 2012 Medical Education Tongii Medical University (2001) Residency Tongii Medical University (2003), Internal Medicine Other University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (2008), Doctor of Philosophy Graduate School University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (2008), Pharmacology Fellowship Children's Hospital of Boston (2013) Residency University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (2016), Internal Medicine Fellowship UT Southwestern Medical Center (2021), Cardiovascular Medicine
Fellowship: UT Southwestern Medical Center (Cardiovascular Medicine)
Through 2021
Education Medical Education ECFMG 2012 Medical Education Tongii Medical University (2001) Residency Tongii Medical University (2003), Internal Medicine Other University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (2008), Doctor of Philosophy Graduate School University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (2008), Pharmacology Fellowship Children's Hospital of Boston (2013) Residency University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (2016), Internal Medicine Fellowship UT Southwestern Medical Center (2021), Cardiovascular Medicine
Graduate education: University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (Doctor of Philosophy)
Through 2008
Education Medical Education ECFMG 2012 Medical Education Tongii Medical University (2001) Residency Tongii Medical University (2003), Internal Medicine Other University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (2008), Doctor of Philosophy Graduate School University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (2008), Pharmacology Fellowship Children's Hospital of Boston (2013) Residency University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (2016), Internal Medicine Fellowship UT Southwestern Medical Center (2021), Cardiovascular Medicine
Graduate education: University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (Pharmacology)
Through 2008
Education Medical Education ECFMG 2012 Medical Education Tongii Medical University (2001) Residency Tongii Medical University (2003), Internal Medicine Other University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (2008), Doctor of Philosophy Graduate School University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (2008), Pharmacology Fellowship Children's Hospital of Boston (2013) Residency University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (2016), Internal Medicine Fellowship UT Southwestern Medical Center (2021), Cardiovascular Medicine
Official headshot: Portrait
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Medical school: Tongii Medical University (Medical education)
Through 2001
Education Medical Education ECFMG 2012 Medical Education Tongii Medical University (2001) Residency Tongii Medical University (2003), Internal Medicine Other University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (2008), Doctor of Philosophy Graduate School University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (2008), Pharmacology Fellowship Children's Hospital of Boston (2013) Residency University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (2016), Internal Medicine Fellowship UT Southwestern Medical Center (2021), Cardiovascular Medicine
Official profile: Official profile
Biography Dan (Amanda) Tong, M.D., Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, and a member of the Division of Cardiology. Dr. Tong received her medical degree from the Tongji Medical College in China and her doctorate from the University of Western Ontario in Canada. She completed internal medicine residency training at the University of Iowa, followed by advanced training through a cardiology fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Tong’s research is focused on the molecular mechanisms of HFpEF and AF. Her investigations have resulted in 26 publications in peer-reviewed journals and contributions to one book chapter. Additionally, she has presented her findings at scientific conferences throughout the United States and around the world. Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiovascular Medicine, she joined the UT Southwestern Faculty in 2021. As a physician-scientist, her research and clinical interests are focused on cardiovascular conditions that are tightly associated with metabolic diseases, particularly heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and atrial fibrillation. Dr. Tong is active in several professional societies, including the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology. Personal Note Dr. Tong’s interests outside of medicine include her family, cooking, and reading.
Research interests: atrial fibrillation
As a physician-scientist, her research and clinical interests are focused on cardiovascular conditions that are tightly associated with metabolic diseases, particularly heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and atrial fibrillation.
Research interests: HFpEF
As a physician-scientist, her research and clinical interests are focused on cardiovascular conditions that are tightly associated with metabolic diseases, particularly heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and atrial fibrillation.
Research interests: metabolic disease
As a physician-scientist, her research and clinical interests are focused on cardiovascular conditions that are tightly associated with metabolic diseases, particularly heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and atrial fibrillation.
Research interests: molecular mechanisms of arrhythmia
As a physician-scientist, her research and clinical interests are focused on cardiovascular conditions that are tightly associated with metabolic diseases, particularly heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and atrial fibrillation.
Research interests: molecular mechanisms of heart failure
As a physician-scientist, her research and clinical interests are focused on cardiovascular conditions that are tightly associated with metabolic diseases, particularly heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and atrial fibrillation.
Research interests: novel HFpEF therapies
As a physician-scientist, her research and clinical interests are focused on cardiovascular conditions that are tightly associated with metabolic diseases, particularly heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and atrial fibrillation.
Residency: Tongii Medical University (Internal Medicine)
Through 2003
Education Medical Education ECFMG 2012 Medical Education Tongii Medical University (2001) Residency Tongii Medical University (2003), Internal Medicine Other University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (2008), Doctor of Philosophy Graduate School University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (2008), Pharmacology Fellowship Children's Hospital of Boston (2013) Residency University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (2016), Internal Medicine Fellowship UT Southwestern Medical Center (2021), Cardiovascular Medicine
Residency: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (Internal Medicine)
Through 2016
Education Medical Education ECFMG 2012 Medical Education Tongii Medical University (2001) Residency Tongii Medical University (2003), Internal Medicine Other University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (2008), Doctor of Philosophy Graduate School University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (2008), Pharmacology Fellowship Children's Hospital of Boston (2013) Residency University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (2016), Internal Medicine Fellowship UT Southwestern Medical Center (2021), Cardiovascular Medicine
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Fellowship leadership: Assistant Director, Physician Scientist Program
Dan "Amanda" Tong, M.D., Ph.D.
1 source claim · Reviewed Sep 7, 2026
Professional role: Assistant Professor
Dan Tong, M.D., Ph.D. Assistant Professor Research Lab
