Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Program

Thank you for your interest in the Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Program at the University of South Alabama 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 education 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 Alabama program participates in ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service). There are two infectious disease 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.