University Hospital of Salamanca - Spain

• Experience in hosting fellows: The fellowship programme was established in 2014 and has since provided advanced training opportunities to fellows from Europe, the Middle East, and South America. The centre has hosted a broad range of observerships, clinical fellowships, and research fellowships, tailored to the individual educational objectives and level of experience of each fellow. Key features of the programme include:
  • Comprehensive clinical training covering the full spectrum of cardiovascular interventions, from basic to highly complex procedures.
  • Participation in daily clinical activities, multidisciplinary heart team meetings, and advanced procedural planning.
  • Active involvement in local, national, and international educational events and scientific meetings.
  • Access to on-site simulation-based training programmes.
  • Opportunities to present clinical and research work at leading international congresses.
  • Participation in high-impact scientific research projects, with opportunities for peer-reviewed publications and PhD development.
  • Structured mentorship by internationally recognized experts in interventional and structural cardiology.
  • Strong track record of fellows subsequently achieving leadership positions and becoming key opinion leaders in their home institutions.

The programme is committed to providing an academically stimulating and clinically intensive environment that promotes excellence in patient care, education, research, and professional development.

• Education activities of the Host Centre: The Host Centre maintains an extensive educational programme aimed at fostering excellence in cardiovascular training and professional development. Educational activities include:
  • Daily clinical and multidisciplinary case review sessions.
  • Regular live case transmissions and interactive procedural demonstrations.
  • Hands-on workshops focused on interventional and structural cardiology techniques.
  • Organization of national and international educational meetings, courses, and scientific conferences.
  • Training and mentorship of fellows, residents, and visiting physicians.
  • Participation in postgraduate and continuing medical 
• Annual performance ✅
  • 1200 PCI
  • 80 CTO
  • FFR, QFR
  • CHIP program with RA, OA, IVL, MCS
  • Cardiogenic shock program (ECMO, Impella,…)
  • Renal denervation
  • Transcatheter therapies for pulmonary embolism
  • Structural program: 240 TAVR; 175 LAAO; 40 MTEER; Tricuspid (Edge-to-edge, TOPAZ, EVOQUE, LUX, CARDIOVALVE, TRICVALVE,..); Pulmonary (VENUS, HARMONY,…); PVL closure...

• Additional Information: Salamanca is home to one of the oldest universities in the world, the University of Salamanca, founded in 1218. As a renowned university city, it provides an outstanding environment for education, professional development, and advanced medical training. Our center is an internationally recognized training hub for structural heart interventions, with extensive experience in Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO), Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and transcatheter tricuspid valve therapies.
   
  The combination of a historic academic tradition, a vibrant international atmosphere, and a high-volume structural heart disease program makes Salamanca an ideal destination for fellows and visiting physicians seeking comprehensive clinical and educational training.