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Division of Cardiovascular Disease Heersink School of Medicine

Division of Cardiovascular Disease

Advanced Interventional and Structural Fellowship

In our comprehensive one-year Advanced Interventional & Structural Cardiology Fellowship program, we aim to train leaders in the field of structural heart and advanced coronary intervention in a mentored environment.

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Clinical Training

Our fellows achieve Proctor level proficiency in basic structural procedures such as TAVR, transseptal/hemodynamic studies, LAAO, MitraClip, and ASD/PFO through extensive exposure to high-volume cases covering all pre/intra/post-procedural aspects, with a special focus on appropriateness, analysis, device selection, outcomes, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Upon graduating, trainees will be proficient in advanced and intricate cases, such as ViV, tricuspid intervention, PVL, fistula, alternate access, complex VV and VA EXMO cannulation strategies, LAVA, Protek, limb perfusion strategy, transapical, PE evaluation, stratification, intervention, and management. Additionally, they will be competent advanced TEE operators, trained in acquisition, detailed analysis, interpretation, and structural procedure planning.

Our trainees play a key role in the advancement of many interventional/structural trails by identifying and assessing patients for their eligibility and coordinating with our research office.

 
 

Expand Your Expertise

The structural fellows take STEMI calls, teach interventional fellows, get exposed to complex atherectomy cases, high risk PCI and CTO, with more critical focus on indications and outcome optimization.

 
 

Conferences

Interventional & Structural Cardiology Conference Tuesday Mornings at 7:00 a.m. via Zoom
Structural Heart and Valve Conference Thursday Mornings at 6:30 a.m. via Zoom

 
 

Let's get acquainted

It's not just what you learn. It's also about the people you learn with. Our cardiology fellowship program leaders are dedicated to developing the potential of every talented trainee.
Meet our people

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What will I need to apply?

    What will I need to apply?

    All applications are reviewed by our UAB Cardiology Review Team. All submissions require the following documents:

    1. Current CV (updated within 3 months)

    2. Medical School Transcripts (and diploma if requested)

    3. Letter from Interventional Cardiology Program Director

    4. Three (3) total Letters of Recommendation 

    5. Certificate/verification from previous residency training

    6. Must be eligible for Alabama Medical License and Alabama Controlled Substance Certificate (all step scores completed at the time of application)

    7. Must be eligible for Federal DEA registration

    8. Valid ECFMG Certificate (IMG only)

  • Is there a minimum USMLE score required?

    Is there a minimum USMLE score required?

    There is no minimum USMLE score requirement. We take the score into account as part of the overall review of an application.

  • What are the key program dates for Applications

    What are the key program dates for Applications

    Applications Open and Close — June through May: Apply through ERAS

    Applications Reviewed — July, must be available by August 1

    Interview Invitations Released — last week in August

    Interviews Begin — September and continue through October

    Match Day — November

    Fellowship begins — July 1

  • Do you sponsor H1B or J1 Visas?

    Do you sponsor H1B or J1 Visas?

    Yes, the division can sponsor these Visas. 

 

Got more questions? Reach out and let's talk.

Ahmed Mustafa squareI'd be delighted to talk with you about the many exciting possibilities that await you at UAB and Birmingham. Contact me for more details about our advanced interventional and structural cardiology fellowship

Mustafa Ahmed, M.D., Program Director

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