Fellows Course
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Focused learning for the next generation of cardiovascular specialists.
Agenda | Scholarship | Posters | Cases
NEW this year! The 2026 Texas Cardiovascular Innovations Fellows Course will now be held on Saturday, August 22nd in conjunction with the 2026 Texas Cardiovascular Innovations Conference (Texas-CIC) to be held Friday, August 21st – Saturday, August 22nd. This Conference is being developed in partnership with Methodist Heart and Antidote Education Company.
Led by our renowned faculty, the Fellows Course is designed to equip senior trainees across cardiology subspecialties with the practical knowledge and clinical insight needed for the next stage of their careers. Through a dynamic mix of focused lectures and rapid-fire case discussions, participants will refine decision-making skills in the cath lab, explore advanced pacing strategies, and deepen their understanding of hemodynamics through flow volume loop interpretation and cardiopulmonary exercise testing.
Through expert-led discussions on clinical topics, workforce trends, procedural training, and the legal and financial aspects of cardiology practice, attendees will gain valuable tools to navigate the complexities of today’s cardiovascular landscape. Sessions will also explore how to successfully integrate subspecialty skills into a variety of practice settings, while personal reflections from practicing physicians offer relatable guidance and perspective on career pathways.
In addition to technical and diagnostic expertise, the course addresses essential elements of professional development, including cardiology business fundamentals and strategies for building a distinctive clinical niche. Tailored for fellows pursuing interventional cardiology, heart failure, electrophysiology, structural heart, and surgical disciplines, this program emphasizes real-world application, multidisciplinary collaboration, and high-yield clinical “pearls” to support a confident transition into independent practice.
Target Audience
The Fellows Course is intended for current 2nd & 3rd year General Cardiology Fellows planning to enter into an Interventional Cardiology program, Cardiac Heart Failure Fellows, Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellows, Interventional Cardiology Fellows, Structural Heart Fellows, Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellows, and Vascular Surgery Fellows.
Fellows Agenda
Saturday, August 22, 2026
2:15 pm
Welcome Remarks and Introductions
Allen S. Anderson, MD
2:20-2:40 pm
Professional Differentiation: Developing Clinical Niches in Practice
Allen S. Anderson, MD
2:40-4:10 pm
Fellows Rapid-Fire Case Presentations
Panelist:
Saibal Kar, MD
Kelvin Bush, MD
Thomas Alexander, MD
Jason Phillips, MD
4:10-4:25 pm
Break
4:25-4:45 pm
Clinical Pearls in the Cath Lab
S. Hinan Ahmed, FACC, FSCAI
4:45-5:05 pm
Advanced Pacing Techniques
Oluwaseun Adeola, MD, MPH, FACC, FHRS
5:05-5:15 pm
Making Sense of Flow Volume Loops with Applications to Clinical Practice
Arvind Bhimaraj, MD
5:25-5:45 pm
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing: Why?
Mahek Shah, MD
5:45-6:05 pm
Cardiology Business Basics: The Things You Don’t Learn as a Fellow
R. Allen Baum, MD
6:05-8:00 pm
Fellows Reception
Register NowTravel Scholarships
A limited number of Travel Scholarships are available for Fellows interested in attending the Fellows Course. Please take a moment to review the Scholarship Guidelines. You must meet the fellowship requirements in order to apply.
Course Registration Process
- Registration will be opening soon!
- Registration fees are free for all Fellows. You will have the opportunity to apply for the travel scholarship during the registration process.
- Registration applications will be reviewed by the Program Chairs.
- Approved Fellows will be contacted by Antidote Education Company regarding their participation in the course and further registration instructions and travel accommodations (if applicable).
Case Study Submissions
The Fellows Course Rapid-Fire Case Presentations session offers a unique opportunity to present compelling and complex patient cases that highlight diagnostic challenges, management strategies, and clinical decision-making. This session emphasizes real-world clinical experiences that provide practical insights and learning opportunities.
The Fellows Course session serves as an ideal platform for fellows to share cases with physicians, and advanced providers across all cardiology specialties to engage in meaningful discussion and gain valuable perspectives from peers and experts. Participants are invited to submit high-quality case presentations relevant to the Cardiovascular, Pulmonary/Thoracic, and Transplant communities.
The audience will include second and third year cardiology fellows, as well as practicing cardiology physicians, surgeons, and advanced providers, fostering an environment of collaborative learning and professional development.
Submission Guidelines
To submit your case study, adhere to the following structure and format requirements:
- Structure: Follow a standard format: Introduction/Background, Case Presentation, Discussion (literature comparison), and Conclusion.
- Case Details: Include patient history, diagnostic findings, and relevant images (properly labeled).
- Teaching Notes: If applicable, include educational objectives, key takeaways, and 3-5 multiple-choice questions with answers.
- Accuracy Review: Thoroughly review all information for accuracy before submission. Please include references in your case study submission. References do not count in the case study word count limit.
Submission Limits
- Each author is limited to submitting a maximum of two case studies.
- Each case study submission is limited to a maximum of 500 words in a Microsoft Word document.
Case Study Selection
We will evaluate all case studies based on clarity and quality based on the submission criteria listed above. Case studies selected will display their poster during Texas-CIC between August 21-22, 2026. The top three case studies selected will be awarded a prize and invited to provide a short oral presentation on Saturday, August 22, 2026 during the Fellows Course.
Important Dates
- Friday, April 24, 2026: Submission Portal Opens. Please check back regularly for updates.
- Friday, July 3, 2026 at 11:59 pm: Case study submission deadline
- Friday, July 17, 2026: Notifications of acceptance will be sent to all authors. We will include poster guidelines and sample templates in acceptance notifications.
