SIF FELLOWS COURSE

Critical Topics in Structural Heart

The SIF 2026 Fellows Course, supported by Medtronic, will be held Thursday, February 12th in conjunction with SIF 2026.

Both current Structural Heart and Interventional Fellows are invited to join an educational program focused on fundamentals to advanced concepts for structural procedures focusing primarily on TAVR. The course will cover case-based discussions, live case transmissions, and hands-on simulation for implantation and imaging with Industry. Fellows will enjoy a very interactive educational dialogue with exceptional faculty dedicated to the Structural Heart procedures.

Supported By

Program Director

Sudeshna Banerjee, MD, FACC, FSCAI

Director of Invasive Cardiology and Structural Heart, Sacred Heart Medical Center
Oregon Heart & Vascular Institute
Eugene, Oregon

Co-Directors

Srinivas Iyengar, MD, FACC

Structural Heart Director
Boulder Community Health
Boulder, Colorad

Paul Sorajja, MD, FACC, FSCAI

Physician Executive- Lentsch Family Director of Valve & Structural Heart CVSL
Director, Interventional Cardiology
Associate Director, Banner Heart Institute
Professor of Medicine
Banner Heart Institute
Phoenix, AZ

Target Audience

This program is intended for current Structural Heart and Interventional Cardiology Fellows who have an interest in structural heart or will be entering a structural heart fellowship.

Highlights

  • Discuss foundational to advanced skills needed to be a structuralist in practice by sharing best practices through case-based discussions and live-case interaction.
  • Develop strategies for patient throughput, shared decision making, and optimizing the heart team.
  • Gain hands-on experience with imaging and implantation simulators.
  • Discuss transition to practice and how to set yourself up for success post fellowship.

Scholarship Information

We are pleased to be able to offer travel scholarships for eligible fellows, thanks to our wonderful industry sponsor, Medtronic.

Full Scholarship Includes:

  • Round-Trip Airfare or Mileage Reimbursement up to $500 within guidelines (see below)
  • 4-Nights hotel accommodations at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
    • (Arrival Sunday, February 8th – Departure Thursday, February 12th) Full SIF Registration Fees are waived)
  • Continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks, lunches, the Monday Evening Dinner Symposium, Cases Over Coffee & Cases Over Cocktails Sessions, as well as industry-sponsored evening food & drink receptions on Tuesday and Wednesday

Space is limited, applications will be reviewed by the Symposium Directors on a first come, first served basis and candidates will be selected based upon applicant qualifications.

 

ATTENDANCE AT THE SIF GENERAL SESSION IS REQUIRED

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