Interventional Cardiology Fellowship

Our Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Program at the University of Utah is a rigorous and dynamic training experience designed to cultivate the next generation of interventional cardiologists. Our program offers extensive exposure to a diverse range of interventional procedures, outpatient cardiology clinics, and opportunities for research.

Fellows in this program work closely with board-certified interventional cardiology faculty in the clinical setting where they evaluate patients, provide a care plan, and engage in follow up. In the cardiac catheterization laboratory, fellows are working side by side with the attending performing routine and complex cardiac interventions including:

• PFO/ASD Closure
• Valvuloplasty
• Mitral Clip
• Left Atrial Appendage Closure
• TAVR Procedures

The program provides regular didactic lectures led by highly qualified faculty, aimed at preparing fellows for certification. The program also provides simulation exposure in collaboration with industry leaders to further enhance their skills. 

Fellows are encouraged to engage in academic publishing throughout their tenure. Monthly journal clubs facilitate discussions on significant research articles, fostering an environment of scholarly exchange and critical analysis.

As part of our well-established structural program, interventional fellows will have the opportunity to participate in numerous structural procedures, particularly within the TAVR program, where they will collaborate closely with structural fellows.

Our program boasts five board-certified interventional cardiologists, each bringing a wealth of expertise in areas such as:

• Peripheral interventions
• Structural cardiac interventions
• Complex coronary interventions, including a robust CTO program

Fellows will also be actively involved in various clinical trials within division.

Program Structure and Eligibility

Each year, two fellows are accepted into the program, providing them with the opportunity to participate in 500-600 interventional cases performed at the University Hospital and Salt Lake Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The University of Utah is also a designated center for Trans Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), further enhancing the fellows' training experience.

To be eligible for our interventional cardiology fellowship, candidates must complete an ACGME-accredited cardiovascular disease fellowship. Our fellowship is accredited by the ACGME, and upon completing the interventional year, fellows will be eligible to take the interventional board examination administered by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM).