Non-ACGME Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging Fellowship and Multi-Modality Imaging Clinical Post-Doctoral Fellowship

The Stanford Cardiovascular Imaging Section offers two dedicated one-year, non-ACGME advanced imaging fellowship positions designed for physicians seeking comprehensive training in cutting-edge cardiovascular imaging.

Fellows train within one of two focused tracks:

·         Advanced Echocardiography Fellowship — provides intensive training in Level III echocardiography with an emphasis on interventional and structural imaging, including transesophageal and intracardiac echocardiography for guidance of transcatheter procedures such as TEER, transcatheter valve replacement, paravalvular leak closure, and left atrial appendage occlusion.

·         Multi-Modality Imaging (MMI) Research Fellowship — focuses on cardiac MRI and CT with integration of advanced echocardiography, emphasizing imaging research and scholarship in ischemic and non-ischemic heart disease, 4D MR flow, perfusion imaging, atherosclerotic plaque and congenital heart disease.

Both the Adv. Echocardiography Fellow and MMI Clinical Postdoc fellows work closely with Stanford’s Heart Team, gaining experience in high-volume clinical programs, participation in ongoing clinical trials, and engagement with advanced imaging research, teaching, and innovation in a world-class academic environment.

Prerequisite: Completion of an adult ACGME Cardiovascular Disease fellowship.

The Advanced Structural Echocardiography Fellowship offers an immersive, hands-on experience in state-of-the-art echocardiography and structural heart imaging. Designed for fellows who are passionate about advanced imaging and procedural guidance, this one-year program provides comprehensive Level III echocardiography training within Stanford’s high-volume, multidisciplinary Heart Team environment.

Fellows develop deep expertise across all echo modalities — 3D imaging, strain analysis, contrast echocardiography, and intracardiac echo (ICE) — while gaining unique exposure to interventional echocardiography for the guidance of cutting-edge structural heart procedures. Training includes transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER), transcatheter valve replacement, paravalvular leak closure, left atrial appendage occlusion, and septal defect closure, as well as participation in multiple clinical trials.

Beyond the procedural suite, fellows engage with multimodality imaging through cardiac MRI and CT, collaborate on imaging-based research, and contribute to the education of cardiology fellows and sonographers. Graduates emerge prepared to lead advanced imaging programs and drive innovation in structural heart disease.

The Multi-Modality Imaging Research Fellowship provides an exceptional opportunity to train at the intersection of clinical excellence and imaging innovation. This one-year, non-ACGME fellowship is designed for physicians who aspire to advance expertise in cardiac MRI, cardiac CT, and advanced echocardiography, while contributing to cutting-edge cardiovascular imaging research.

Fellows gain comprehensive exposure to cardiac MRI, including ischemic and non-ischemic cardiomyopathy, myocardial perfusion imaging, T1/T2 mapping, 4D flow analysis, and adult congenital heart disease. Cardiac CT includes coronary CT angiography, FFR_CT, quantitative plaque imaging, vascular mapping, and guidance of transcatheter interventions. Opportunities for additional training in nuclear imaging further broadens multimodality experience.

Working alongside Stanford’s world-renowned imaging faculty, fellows are actively involved in clinical research, data analysis, and manuscript development, with mentorship tailored to their academic goals. The fellowship fosters an environment where imaging innovation, scholarship, and collaboration thrive—preparing graduates to become leaders in academic and clinical cardiovascular imaging.