Fellowship Opportunity | Coronary & Structural | Vancouver

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Fellowship Opportunity | Coronary & Structural | Vancouver

6th February 2026

Now Open for applications 

Application Deadline: Friday 27 February  

Providence Health Care Heart Centre, St Paul Hospital, Vancouver, Canada
Position Vacant: August 2026 – August 2028 (1 year coronary focused and 1 year structural focused)

Current Incumbent: Suleman Aktaa, Leeds Teaching Hospital (August 2024 – August 2026) 

This post offers well established, high-quality, high-volume PCI and structural training in a prominent international cardiac centre. The post is funded for 2 years, an expected salary is £70,000, the contribution is equally split between BCIS industry support and hosting centres and has a work programme primarily focused on catheter laboratory activity. There are opportunities for participating in research and PCI and structural heart disease programmes. As well as offering advanced training, this post provides an excellent opportunity to live and work in another country and experience a different healthcare system. 

This post is highly competitive and most suitable for individuals who already have a strong background of interventional training with academic research. A previous exposure to structural training is desirable. 

Access to the fellowships is limited to UK trainees in their final 2 years of specialist registrar training and are BCIS members. The supervising consultants act on behalf of the BCIS Training and Education Group. 

HOW TO APPLY 

If you would like to apply for this fellowship, please submit your application via the form at the bottom of the page. 

Within the form, you will need to attach a detailed CV (this should include a personal statement and procedural numbers) AND letters of support from two supervisory consultants. If you have any issues with the application process please email BCIS@millbrookconferences.co.uk. The shortlisted applicants will be invited to join a virtual interview with members of the Training and Education Working Group on Tuesday 17 March,  you are not required prepare anything to present to the panel.  

Job Description

BCIS Secretariat, Millbrook Medical Conferences Ltd
Unit 8, Midland Court, Central Park, Lutterworth
Leicestershire LE17 4PN

Call for Expressions of Interest: Co-hosts for the AHP Annual Summer Conference 2026

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Call for Expressions of Interest: Co-hosts for the AHP Annual Summer Conference 2026

8th December 2025

Dear BCIS Member,

  • Are you and your team passionate about AHP education?
  • Could you deliver two days of interactive, high-quality learning?
  • Are you committed to supporting the professional development of Allied Healthcare Professionals within our Society?

If so—and you are a non-surgical centre—we invite you to submit an Expression of Interest to host the 2026 AHP Annual Meeting.

The selected host centre will collaborate closely with the co-host surgical centre, Essex CTC, and the AHP Working Group to shape and deliver an engaging and educational programme.

Each year, the AHP Annual Meeting brings together approximately 175 attendees for a two-day, face-to-face conference, although a date hasn’t been confirmed, the meeting will be held towards the end of June/start of July.  While the 2026 programme is still to be developed, previous meetings have featured a combination of pre-recorded live cases, lectures, and industry-led training demonstrations. Successful applicants will join a planning meeting via Zoom to agree programme content and define their role in its delivery.

 

Application Process

Applications are by self-nomination, supported by a statement (maximum 500 words) outlining:

  • What you and your team can contribute to the AHP Working Group
  • The strengths your centre would bring to the planning and delivery of the Annual Meeting

To apply, please complete the form at the bottom of this page and upload your supporting statement by Friday 13 February at 5:00 PM.

If you have any questions about the role or the application process, please contact the AHP Working Group Lead, Laura Starr, at laura.starr@dchft.nhs.uk.

 

BCIS Secretariat, Millbrook Medical Conferences Ltd
Unit 8, Midland Court, Central Park, Lutterworth
Leicestershire LE17 4PN

Call for Expressions of Interest: host for the Annual BCIS Trainees meeting: 2026 – 2028

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Call for Expressions of Interest: host for the Annual BCIS Trainees meeting: 2026 – 2028

20th November 2025

Dear BCIS member,

Are you and your team enthusiastic about training and education and committed to developing the next generation of interventional cardiologists? Could you deliver two days of interactive, informative, and innovative education?  If so, we would like to invite you to submit an expression of interest to host the  trainees summer meeting and are taking applications for 2026 to 2028 inclusive.

Each year, the BCIS TEG (Training and Education Group) runs a popular face to face training programme for interventional fellows and registrars across the UK. In September this year, Derby, Leicester and Nottingham, came together to deliver a collaborative and immersive course with excellent feedback – our many thanks to  Dr. Damien Kelly, Dr. Andy Ladwiniec and Dr. Andrew Vanezis and your teams and centres.

Future courses will be developed together with the selected host centre(s), but have traditionally worked best with a mixture of in-house and external faculty, hosted in a nearby hotel (although a hospital venue is an option) logistically taken care of by Millbrook Medical Conferences.

As per this year, we would like to encourage collaborative applications from a combination of Tertiary and DGH setting(s), however, single centre applications are also welcome.

It is intended that the successful centre(s) selected to host the 2026 course will meet virtually with the TEG Working Group to agree a date, venue, responsibilities and course content in early 2026. Preliminary meetings for the 2027 and 2028 hosts will take place in time.

Application

Application is by self-nomination along with a supporting statement from the centre(s) of no more than 500 words . Please include the details of what you and your unit(s) can bring to the BCIS Trainees Course. Centres will be selected based on prior experience and effectiveness of delivery, range of subjects covered, innovative training ideas and ease of access to venue.

Applicants are welcome to upload a suggested draft agenda, but this is optional.

If you have the enthusiasm, energy and passion for education, to deliver the next BCIS trainees course, please complete and return the form below together with your statement of support  by Friday, 19th December at 5 PM.

If you have any further questions relating to this event, please feel free to make contact for further information (KVM1083@outlook.com).

With kind regards,

Kalaivani Mahadevan and Krishnaraj Rathod

Responsibility for BCIS Trainees Course

BCIS Secretariat, Millbrook Medical Conferences Ltd
Unit 8, Midland Court, Central Park, Lutterworth
Leicestershire LE17 4PN

PCI Fellowship Opportunities: Adelaide, Vancouver island 2026

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PCI Fellowship Opportunities: Adelaide, Vancouver island 2026

10th October 2025

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Posts:
Both are open for applications

Deadline: 5pm, Friday 7 November 2025

These prestigious fellowships provide exceptional, high-calibre, and high-volume interventional cardiology training within renowned international cardiac centres. Each post is fully funded for a 12-month period, offering a salary of approximately £70,000. Financial support is equally shared between BCIS industry partners and the host institutions.

The programme places a strong emphasis on interventional research while also delivering advanced practical training. In addition to professional development, these fellowships present a unique opportunity to live and work abroad, gaining valuable insight into diverse healthcare systems.

These positions are highly competitive and are best suited to candidates with an established foundation in interventional cardiology and academic research.

Eligibility is restricted to UK trainees in the final two years of their Specialist Registrar training who are BCIS members and intend to pursue a career in interventional cardiology. Supervision is provided by consultants representing the BCIS Training and Education Group.

Royal Jubilee Hospital, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada – Position commencing August  2026 – August 2027

Current Incumbent: Dr Simon Romaine from Northampton General Hospital (January 2025 – January 2026)

Here’s what previous fellow, Dr Sharmaine Thirunavukiarasu says about their previous experience “ My experience in Vancouver Island has completely exceeded expectations and given the opportunity, I would do it all over again. This fellowship has enabled me to broaden my clinical, procedural and academic horizons having worked in a high-volume centre at the Royal Jubilee Hospital. I have been able to fully hone my skills in complex coronary interventional procedures (LMS, bifurcations, rotablation, laser atherectomy, CTO) and high-volume use of intravascular imaging/coronary physiology. The training in Canada has provided me with invaluable experience having worked in a different healthcare system which will enrich my perspective and adaptability to various clinical settings when I return to the UK for my consultant post. I have had the opportunity to form lifelong networks with renowned interventional cardiologists in Canada.  The fellowship programme in Victoria prioritises procedural independence and having done my fellowship in Canada, I now have the confidence to handle complex cases independently. I have been trained to develop a holistic approach to understanding of patient care beyond the cath lab, focussing on the continuum of care from diagnosis to intervention and follow up. Finally, I have been fortunate to travel around Canada and embrace the natural beauty of its national parks, coastal shores and cultural diversity”

 

Flinders Medical Centre Adelaide, Australia – Position commencing August 2026 – August 2027

Previous Incumbent: Dr Arka Das from Leeds General Infirmary (May 2024 – May 2025)
Current Incumbent: Dr Tom Kite from Nottingham City Hospital (May 2025 – May 2026)

In addition to the salary shown above there are some additional financial supplements to support with relocation costs as well and assisting with private clinical aspects.
Here’s what Dr Arka Das thinks about his time in Australia;  

“The BCIS International Fellowship programme at Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, is a fantastic opportunity to enhance practical skills in complex coronary angioplasty and an array of structural procedures. The friendly team welcomed me into their family and enabled me to develop independence and autonomy in the cath lab through my 12 months. Service provision requirements were very light, allowing me to focus primarily on performing procedures. As one of two fellows on-site, I was able to select and prioritise which cases to focus on, and equally have flexibility on when to take leave for travel, making it the perfect balance.

The elected fellow can expect to perform over 450 primary operator PCIs, with frequent use of intra-coronary imaging and physiology. The site is a referral centre for complex left main, bifurcation, calcium modification and CTO procedures. Rotablation Atherectomy and Intravascular Lithotripsy are available and frequently used when indicated. The consultants were flexible and when possible, booked such cases around my availability, allowing me to maximise learning opportunities.

The team also runs a vibrant structural service, with high volumes of routine and complex TAVIs, alongside PFO, ASD, VSD closures, percutaneous occlusion of left atrial appendages and mitral valvuloplasty. They do just about anything! And hands-on fellow participation is warmly encouraged, making this is one of the true highlights of the fellowship programme.

The hospital has strong affiliations with Flinders University, so there is ample opportunities for involvement in research and teaching programmes. There is local funding available for attending conferences around Australia, an excellent way to visit the different cities. Adelaide itself is also a very friendly and safe city; I came with my wife and 2 young kids and made the most of the beach lifestyle here”

 

HOW TO APPLY

If you would like to apply for one of these fellowships, please submit your application via the form at the bottom of the page.

Within the form, you will need to attach a detailed CV (this should include a personal statement and procedural numbers) AND letters of support from two supervisory consultants. If you have any issues with the application process please email BCIS@millbrookconferences.co.uk. The shortlisted applicants will be invited to join a virtual interview with members of the Training and Education Working Group on Wednesday 26 November 2025, you are not required prepare anything to present to the panel.

 

BCIS Secretariat, Millbrook Medical Conferences Ltd
Unit 8, Midland Court, Central Park, Lutterworth
Leicestershire LE17 4PN

BCIS Best Trainee Case 2026

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BCIS Best Trainee Case 2026

22nd September 2025

To all PCI trainees,

We are inviting you to submit your most instructive and interesting case, in open competition, for an opportunity to present at this high-profile forum to the British Interventional Community. The top eight selected cases will each present at an angio review session at ACI 2026 with the top three cases presenting in the main auditorium.  All case presentations will subsequently be available on the BCIS website to view on demand.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • PowerPoint (or equivalent) with a maximum of 13 slides including the title slide.
  • All patient data must be anonymised, and the responsible consultant must be aware of the submission.
  • The doctor submitting must have been personally involved in the case and have had a significant, though not necessarily sole, first operator role. This role must be identified at the time of submission.
  • A slide on the trainee’s view of the principal learning from the case should be included.
  • Judging of shortlisted candidates will prioritise the trainee’s understanding of the intervention, their ability to field questions independently, consider alternative approaches and their presenting ability.
  • AVI’s should be embedded into the presentation.
  • Only one case to be submitted per applicant.
  • Applicants must clearly outline their own involvement in the case within the presentation.
  • The judge’s decision is final.

PLEASE NOTE

Any submission(s) not adhering to the above will be disqualified and not submitted to judging

Cases should be uploaded using the form below by closing date of 5 pm on Friday, 7th November.

Submissions will only be accepted via the upload process

BCIS Young Investigator Award 2026

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BCIS Young Investigator Award 2026

11th September 2025

Are you a BCIS member in training, on a fellowship, or in a locum post ahead of a substantive consultant role? If so, we are delighted to invite you to submit your research for the BCIS Young Investigator Award 2026.

This prestigious award recognises outstanding original research by emerging leaders in interventional cardiology. Submissions should reflect work in which the applicant has played a central role, while appropriately acknowledging contributions from supervisors and team members.

Key Information:

  • Who can apply: BCIS members who are in training or in pre-consultant roles (fellowship or locum).
  • What to submit: An abstract showcasing original research where you have had a leading role.
  • BCIS Research Day: The top five applicants will be invited to present their work in person at the BCIS Research Day in Leeds, Tuesday 2 December. The winner will be decided and announced at the meeting.
  • Final Presentation: The winner will present their abstract at a main session of ACI 2026 and will be awarded their certificate and prize on Thursday, 29 January 2026, in the main auditorium.

Deadline for submissions: 5:00 PM, Monday 13 October 2025
Please submit your abstract using the form below.

I am happy to answer all queries about the award vijay.kunadian@newcastle.ac.uk

Good luck!

Professor Vijay Kunadian, BCIS Research and Development Working Group Lead

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:

Submissions should fit the following criteria:

  • Name of applicant first and in bold, followed by list of co-authors where appropriate
  • Institution
  • All original research, basic or clinical
  • Maximum text of 500 words
  • Up to one table and one figure
  • Headings: Background; Method; Results; Conclusion
  • Not have been published more than six months before the closing date (in other words the work can be at any stage of the process from unsubmitted to accepted for publication or very recently published)
  • Declaration of funding

BCIS Secretariat, Millbrook Medical Conferences Ltd
Unit 8, Midland Court, Central Park, Lutterworth
Leicestershire LE17 4PN

Opportunity to Attend SCAI Fellows Course 2025

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Opportunity to Attend SCAI Fellows Course 2025

28th July 2025

Exciting opportunity for senior PCI trainees and fellows:

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) has invited BCIS to send one interventional cardiology fellow to participate in the 2025 SCAI Fellows Course.

The SCAI Fellows Courses is the specialty’s premier Fellows-only course and is designed to provide an engaging environment in which attendees can interact with internationally recognized faculty. The curriculum offers participants a comprehensive education in core curriculum, fundamental techniques and tools, and representative cases that will be essential to their future as a practicing interventionalist.

This year’s courses will be held Thursday 10 December  – Sunday 14 December at the Hyatt Regency, Miami FL.  SCAI will offer free registration, and we will reimburse accommodation for up to five nights, 9-14 December. BCIS is also offering to provide economy-class flights to and from Miami.

Please visit the SCAI website and the Fellows Page for additional details about this opportunity.

Application:

Please note, this opportunity is available to senior trainees (ST7) or PCI fellows only who are members of BCIS.

Interventional Cardiology Fellow Qualification: Nominated Fellow is currently in an accredited interventional cardiology fellowship program in the UK and has not previously attended the SCAI Fellows Course.

To apply, please submit the form within the link at the bottom of this page which should include:

    • Your details as requested
  • An updated copy of your CV
  • A short (no more than one side A4) supporting statement regarding your commitment to interventional training and how you will use this opportunity for personal development and shared learning

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 20 August at 5 PM. The applications will be reviewed by members of the Training and Education Group and the successful candidate will be informed no later than Thursday 28 August.

Attendees must attend the full meeting in order to receive reimbursement for the hotel costs after the meeting concludes. The successful candidate will be required to write a full report of the course and share photographs of the course for submission on the BCIS website.

BCIS INTERVENTIONAL TRAINEES COURSE 2025: BEST TRAINEE CASE COMPETITION

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BCIS INTERVENTIONAL TRAINEES COURSE 2025: BEST TRAINEE CASE COMPETITION

20th June 2025

We are delighted to encourage trainees to submit their most instructive clinical PCI case for an opportunity to present at the BCIS Interventional Trainees Course.

A shortlist of the three best cases will be presented during the meeting and will be subject to open discussion and critique. An award will be given to the best case.

A formal scoring system will be used based on:

• Educational value
• Complexity of case
• Quality of presentation and interaction with the audience and panel.

Technical guidelines for submitting a clinical case:

• Only .ppt, .pptx, .pps, .ppsx formats are accepted.
• Your presentation must not exceed 10 slides and should include a concise summary of the case.
• A final summary slide of the dominant learning points will be used to assess the educational value.
• It is expected that the trainee will have been significantly involved in the case.
• A cover note (email) from the copying consultant responsible for the case is required to authorise a submission.
• One case per applicant only.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR CASE

Cases should be submitted via the form below by Friday 1 August 2025 at 5 PM.

Call For Expressions of Interest: Trainee Speakers & Consultant Supervisors For Educational Forums (December 2025 – May 2026)

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Call For Expressions of Interest: Trainee Speakers & Consultant Supervisors For Educational Forums (December 2025 – May 2026)

1st June 2025

Dear Member,

The BCIS educational forum has now been successfully running for almost four years and has been a great success with high numbers attending the live stream and watching on-demand after the session. The sessions address the JRCPTB higher specialist interventional cardiology curriculum.

We are now looking for expression of interest for more Trainee Speakers & Consultant Supervisors for sessions from December 2025 – May 2026, to continue delivering high-quality sessions for all BCIS members to enjoy. The sessions last for 1 hour in total and start at 19:00 on the second Tuesday of the month.

Please submit your expression of interest by means of email BCIS@millbrookconferences.co.uk including your training grade and hospital by Friday 27 June.

Kind regards,

Sam McGrath, BCIS Trainee Representative

BCIS POSITION STATEMENT: MITRAL TEER

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BCIS POSITION STATEMENT: MITRAL TEER

8th April 2025

BCIS are pleased to announce that the BCIS Position Statement on Mitral edge-to-edge repair is now available via the ICR3 website and to download as a PDF using the link below. This document is supportive of expansion of services in the UK and embraces a breadth of approach.

Read Here