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Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Program

Thank you for your interest in the Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Program at the University of South ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥ College of Medicine.   Our goal is to shape the next generation of highly skilled and confident interventional cardiologists. Our one-year fellowship offers an outstanding opportunity for comprehensive training in Interventional Cardiology procedures, management of interventional cardiology patients, and a special focus on preparing you for leadership roles in the cath lab.

Throughout the year, you will receive rigorous training in general coronary interventions, complex high-risk indicated coronary interventions (CHIP), peripheral interventions, and structural heart disease. Our fellowship is designed to provide a well-rounded experience to give you the training and expertise to perform the needed procedures but also develop the clinical decision-making required to make you successful. By the end of the program, you will be well-prepared for the independent practice of Interventional Cardiology.

Our primary site at USA Health Providence Hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including a hybrid operating room for structural heart procedures. With over 900 coronary interventions performed annually at our center, you will gain extensive hands-on experience in a high-volume, high-acuity setting.

You will train with a dynamic and dedicated group of interventional cardiologists who are committed to providing top-tier ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥ and mentorship. Our team will work closely with you throughout your fellowship, guiding you through your training and with future career placement.

Our ultimate goal is to prepare you for a successful career in Interventional Cardiology. We want you to leave our program not only as a technically proficient cardiologist but also as a leader in your field, ready to tackle the challenges of any cath lab and continue advancing the field of Interventional Cardiology.  I am excited about the opportunity to support your professional growth and help you achieve your career goals.

Sincerely,

Kevin DeAndrade, MD

Program Director – Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Program

Program Overview 

Rotation Schedule: During the one-year fellowship, there will be 13 four-week blocks, all of which will be spent in the cath lab. There are 2 training sites for the program: USA Health Providence Hospital and USA Health University Hospital. Providence Hospital is the primary teaching site.  There is an ACGME-required clinic one-half day per week where you will see patients in consultation as well as post-procedure patients.  

Didactic Training: There are weekly cath conferences where procedural learning cases are presented. The Division of Cardiology holds a weekly Grand Rounds as well. Core topic conferences and journal clubs will also be held on a routine basis. 

Procedure Training: Fellows get training in a wide variety of interventional cardiology procedures. Fellows are exposed to a wide range of Interventional Cardiology procedures including: 

• Coronary 
  • Diagnostic coronary angiography 
  • Percutaneous coronary intervention
  • Mechanical coronary thrombectomy 
  • Coronary Atherectomy
  • Intravascular lithotripsy
  • Intravascular imaging (IVUS and OCT) 
• Peripheral Interventions 
  • Peripheral angiography 
  • Atherectomy, stenting, and balloon angioplasty of the lower extremities 
  • Renal artery interventions 
  • Venous interventions 
  • Mesenteric artery interventions 
  • Limb salvage 
• Structural Heart Interventions 
  • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) 
  • ASD and PFO closure 
  • Transcatheter edge-to-edge mitral valve repair 
• Pacemakers and ICDs (if interested) 
• Mechanical circulatory support
  • Impella CP, RP, and 5.5 
  • An ECMO Program is in the works 

Salary and Benefits: Please see the University-wide GME site for the most up-to-date information of benefits.

How to Apply

The University of South ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥ program participates in ERAS . There are two interventional cardiology fellows accepted into the program each year on a competitive basis. ERAS opens to applicants July 1 each year. Interviews are conducted from late August through October. To apply, submit the following via ERAS:

• Official college, graduate school, and medical school transcripts
• An official record of board scores (NMBE, FLEX, USMLE, LMCC, COMLEX)
• A program director letter and two other letters of recommendation
• A curriculum vitae
• A personal statement
• A valid ECFMG certificate (if you graduated from medical school outside of the United States or Canada)
• Documentation of three years of postgraduate training in an accredited internal medicine residency program

Application Deadline: August 20
Interviews are by invitation only.
U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident or J-1 visa only.
 
For the 2025–26 academic year, we are accepting applications for a candidate to begin in July 2025. Please send a CV, cover letter with a statement of interest, and a copy of an ECFMG certificate, if applicable, to the Program Coordinator, Jill Garcia at jsgarcia@health.southalabama.edu. Other requirements including letters of reference will be requested soon.