February 4, 2026 | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Join us for an immersive, hands-on educational program designed for U.S.-based interventional and structural cardiology fellows. The Fellows Course features live structural and coronary interventional cases, along with rotations through interactive learning stations, including simulators, beating heart models, CT workstations, and advanced imaging interpretation.
The Fellows Course will take place from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, followed by the Controversies Eve symposium at The Beverly Hills Hotel from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Controversies Eve will feature three focused sessions on Hypertension, Coronary, and Structural Heart. The evening sessions will include faculty-led discussions in a collegial environment fostering deep learning and meaningful professional connections.
Limited travel and registration sponsorships are available for U.S.-based fellows currently enrolled in ACGME-approved programs. The course can accommodate a limited number of eligible fellows, and completed applications will be reviewed in the order received. See below for detailed application and sponsorship information.
Live Case Faculty & Course Directors
Cedars-Sinai Smidt Heart Institute, Los Angeles, CA
Raj Makkar, MD
Director, Interventional Cardiology
Suhail Dohad, MD
Director of Complex PCI and Endovascular Fellowship
Hasan Jilaihawi, BSc (Hons), MD, MRCP (UK)
Professor, Cardiology
Aakriti Gupta, MD, MSc
Assistant Professor, Interventional & Structural Cardiology
Details for Travel & Accommodation Sponsorship
Fellows Course Sponsorship Policy
Limited travel and registration sponsorships are available for U.S.-based fellows currently enrolled in ACGME-approved programs. The course can accommodate a limited number of eligible fellows, and completed applications will be reviewed in the order received.
Sponsorship Includes
•Two (2) nights’ room, parking, and tax at the Sofitel Los Angeles, or similar hotel near Cedars-Sinai (Nights covered: Tuesday, February 3 and Wednesday, February 4)
•Economy-class round-trip airfare within the United States, or if local to Southern California, mileage reimbursement and overnight parking at the hotel. Flights will be arranged by the course travel agent.
•Registration for the Fellows Course and the Controversies Eve symposia on Wednesday, February 4
•Meals associated with the course on February 4 - breakfast, breaks, lunch, and dinner.
•Registration for the Controversies & Advances in the Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease symposium taking place February 5–6, 2026, at The Beverly Hills Hotel. Please note: If you plan to attend the Controversies 2026 symposium, you will be responsible for securing your own hotel accommodations for February 5–6.
Expenses Not Covered
•Hotel incidentals
•Ground transportation to/from the airports
•Hotel costs for February 5–6 (if attending the Controversies 2026 symposium)
•Meals outside of those provided with the educational activities.
Application Process
Please complete and submit the application form to be considered for sponsorship. The application will ask for your contact information and your CV. You will be contacted within three (3) business days regarding your application status. If selected, we will also follow up to coordinate travel arrangements.