University Hospitals Sussex, England

PCR Fellowship Host Centre

Learn more about University Hospitals Sussex, a participating institution in the PCR Fellowship Programmes. The centre contributes to the clinical, research and educational opportunities available through the fellowship network. Host Centre placements are allocated according to available grants and programme criteria.

Practical information 

  • Centre: Sussex Cardiac Centre, University Hospitals Sussex, Brighton, England.
  • Experience in hosting fellows: "We have Structural and Coronary Fellows each year and have done so for many years. We have hosted Fellows from Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Pakistan, Malaysia, Hong Kong and England."
  • Research activities of the Host Centre: Very active. 40 studies ongoing at any one time. 10 full time cardiac research nurses. 2 MD students.
  • Education activities of the Host Centre: Twice-weekly educational meetings and MDTs.
  • Annual performance ✅
  • 500 TAVI per year
  • 60 PFO
  • 40 LAAO
  • 30 ASD
  • 60 Mitral/Tricuspid clip
  • 10 PVL
  • 10 mitral percutaneous implants
  • 5 percutaneous tricuspid implants
  • 1000 coronary cases including 300 PPCI which Fellows participate in.
  • CTO, DCB expertise

Fellowship Programme Coordinators/Supervisors

Christopher Broyd

Interventional cardiologist / Cardiologist

Bart's Hearts Centre - Brighton, United Kingdom

James Cockburn

Interventional cardiologist / Cardiologist

Sussex Cardiac Centre - BRIGHTON, United Kingdom

David Hildick-Smith

Interventional cardiologist / Cardiologist

Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals Nhs Trust - Brighton, United Kingdom