SCAI 2025 Fellows Courses

December 11–14, 2025

Program Overview

The Congenital Heart Disease Interventional Fellows meeting offers a comprehensive four-day program designed to enhance fellows' skills and knowledge in congenital heart interventions. Participants will engage in case-based learning, small-group discussions, and hands-on workshops covering a wide spectrum of topics crucial to interventional cardiology in congenital heart disease (CHD). The agenda includes sessions on advanced techniques such as defect closure, urgent interventions, neonatal interventions, single ventricle management, valvular and vascular interventions, interventions in adults with CHD, managing complications, and more. Fellows will benefit from networking opportunities with seasoned experts and peers, gaining insights into complex procedures and emergent scenarios. This course is essential for fellows looking to deepen their expertise and readiness in the field of CHD interventional cardiology.

Learning Objectives

• Master techniques for ASD, VSD, and PDA closure, considering procedural challenges and device selection.
• Identify and manage urgent and emergent complications during CHD interventions.
• Discuss strategies and approaches for intervention in patients with single ventricle heart disease at all stages of palliation.
• Evaluate options and techniques for pulmonary valve interventions, from valvuloplasty to transcatheter valve implantation.
• Demonstrate skills in rehabilitating and managing complex pulmonary artery lesions.
• Apply interventional strategies for adult congenital heart disease, including stent implantation and coronary interventions.
• Participate in hands-on workshops to enhance procedural skills with guidance from industry experts.
• Engage in networking activities to build professional relationships and exchange knowledge with faculty and peers.

Eligibility

If you are in the third or fourth year of a pediatric cardiology fellowship in the US or Canada, interested in cardiac catheterization, and have not previously attended this SCAI Fellows Course, you are eligible for the SCAI Fellows Congenital Heart Disease Interventional Cardiology Course.

Scholarship Details

All accepted participants will receive:

• Complimentary registration for the SCAI Fellows Congenital Heart Disease Interventional Cardiology Course
• Reimbursed hotel accommodation at the Hyatt Regency Miami for three nights (December 11-14)
• Reimbursed ground transportation up to $250 (home to airport, airport to hotel, and vice versa only) for attendees coming from the US or Canada
• For attendees coming from the US or Canada, reimbursed coach airfare to and from Miami up to $750 (restrictions apply, the full travel policy will be provided upon acceptance)
• Full participation is required for 100 percent reimbursement. All attendees must:
• Arrive at the hotel before the first session beginning at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 11
• Make flight arrangements that depart after the final session ending at 12:00 PM on Sunday, December 14
• Participate in all sessions, including the exhibit hall tour and satellite meal functions

Required Documentation

• A signed letter from your program director stating the dates of your fellowship
• A copy of your curriculum vitae (CV)

Your application will be reviewed, and you will be notified within two weeks of the status of your application.

International Attendees

SCAI is excited to welcome international fellows to the SCAI 2025 Fellows Courses. We set aside a specific number of scholarships for our Interventional Course and Congenital Heart Disease Course for attendees outside of the US and Canada. These scholarships are distributed among SCAI’s international societal partners, who in turn select the fellows. Please contact your local Society for details.

International fellows may apply for the congenital course; however, preference is given to those training in the US. International fellows will not be accepted for the Advanced Courses. If you have additional questions, please contact Liz Burke.