Interventional Cardiology Fellowship (ACGME-Accredited)

Program: Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Interventional Cardiology Fellowship (ACGME-Accredited) Position Type: PGY-7, One-Year Fellowship Salary: $86,988 Start Date: July 1, 2026 Location: Temecula, CA Position Overview The Southwest Healthcare MEC Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Program is seeking a highly motivated, clinically strong, and academically driven physician for a one-year ACGME-accredited Interventional Cardiology Fellowship. This program provides comprehensive training in contemporary interventional cardiology with a strong emphasis on procedural excellence, patient-centered care, and scholarly activity. The fellow will gain advanced experience in diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization under the supervision of experienced interventional cardiology faculty in a high-volume, community-based institution. Program Overview The Interventional Cardiology Fellowship is an intensive one-year program designed to provide comprehensive training in the evaluation and management of patients with coronary artery disease using catheter-based therapies. Fellows are expected to demonstrate increasing responsibility, autonomy, and professionalism throughout the training year. Clinical Responsibilities Procedural Training Participate in a high volume of coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). Develop proficiency in: Intravascular imaging: IVUS, OCT. Physiologic assessment: FFR, iFR. Complex PCI: bifurcations, chronic total occlusions (CTOs), left main interventions. Use of atherectomy, embolic protection devices, and mechanical circulatory support (e.g., Impella, IABP). Understanding and experience with Structural (TAVR, Watchman, and Mitra-Clip) and Peripheral Procedures (PAD, Carotid, and DVT/PE treatment). Gain competency in vascular access techniques and closure devices (radial and femoral) with required sign-off of perclose (3). Patient Care Perform pre-procedural assessments and obtain informed consent. Manage post-procedural care and discharge planning. Participate in the STEMI call rotation; respond to all code STEMIs during call periods. Educational & Academic Responsibilities Participate in scheduled interventional didactic series conferences, including Cath conference, morbidity & mortality, journal club, & structural heart conference Instruct general cardiology fellows, residents, and medical students during their Cath lab rotations Participate in clinical research, registry participation, or quality improvement projects Submit at least one abstract, case report, or manuscript during the fellowship year Participate in Cath Lab Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Improvement (QI)Initiatives Attend monthly AQ/AQI meetings and contribute to case reviews Assist in pathway and protocol development (e.g., STEMI, antiplatelet therapy, MSC use). Program Expectations Maintain professionalism, ethical standards, and compliance with institutional and ACGME requirements Complete required procedural logs, evaluations, and milestones Adhere to ACC/AHA and SCAI guidelines Demonstrate progressive procedural autonomy and sound clinical judgment Participate in a rotating STEMI call schedule (every other week) and be 30 mins away from the hospital. Must be available to arrive promptly for emergent PCI cases when on call. Qualifications Required: MD or DO degree Completion of an ACGME-accredited Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Board-eligible or board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease Eligibility for state medical licensure and hospital credentialing Application Process Please note, we cannot sponsor Visas. Applicants should submit a CV, personal statement, three letters of recommendation (including one from the current Program Director), COMLEX/USMLE scores, and ECFMG Certificate (if applicable) to View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr The Rane Center