BMC BRIGHTON
Interventional Cardiology Fellowship
Overview
This highly specialized one-year AGCME accredited program provides state-of-the-art training in interventional cardiology. The goal of the program is for trainees to become competent in performing the entire spectrum of cardiovascular interventional procedures, including but not limited to coronary artery balloon angioplasty and stenting, atherectomy, intracoronary physiology and imaging, and mechanical circulatory support.
Trainees will also work towards obtaining competency in non-coronary cardiac and peripheral interventions. Heavy emphasis is placed on both pre- and post-operative evaluation and management. Engagement in scholarly activity is expected during the training and promoted through faculty mentorship. Graduates of our program are poised to successfully compete for advanced fellowships, clinical and academic positions and have demonstrated a track record of excellence and leadership in the field.
Program Details
Boston Medical Center Brighton (formerly known as Saint Elizabeth’s Medical Center) is a tertiary center, known for its exceptional cardiovascular care nationally. Located within the major Boston metropolitan area, serving a diverse and high-acuity population with access to cutting-edge technology and clinical trials.
Faculty
Tariq M. Bhat, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Tariq M. Bhat, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Director - Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Program
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Director Division of Vascular and Endovascular Medicine
Director Structural Heart Disease Program
Curriculum
The curriculum spans several aspects of interventional cardiology from pathophysiology to psychomotor skills of procedural practice. Specific areas of concentration include the following:
- Vascular biology: the process of plaque formation, vascular injury, vasoreactivity, vascular healing and restenosis
- Hematology: the clotting cascade, platelet function, thrombolysis and methods for altering clot formation
- Coronary anatomy and physiology including location and distribution of vascular segments, lesion features and their significance to intervention, alterations in coronary flow due to obstruction, assessment of flow dynamics, function of the collateral circulation and the effects of arterial spasm or microembolization
Contact Us
Interventional Cardiology Program Coordinator
Nane Solakhyan, MHA
Boston Medical Center - Brighton
736 Cambridge St, Boston, MA 02135
Phone: 617.789.2456 | Fax: 617.562.7755
Ready To Apply?
We participate in the ERAS application process. For information on the application timeline, please visit the AAMC website.
2026 ERAS® Fellowship Application Timeline | Students & Residents
Note: All Interventional Cardiology Fellows will start at the PGY7 level regardless of prior training.