Application is CLOSED
All spots to attend the 28th Annual Interventional Cardiology Fellows Course have been filled
The course can accommodate a limited number of fellows for the complimentary spots. CRF, the course sponsor, will consider current fellows from anywhere in the world. Note that only a small number of complimentary spots are available to fellows outside of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. To be considered, all candidates must submit a complete application with supporting documentation. Please see below for qualifying applicant criteria and read the instructions carefully.
Course organizers will review completed applications on a first-come, first-served basis and notify applicants by the dates listed below.
Selected applicants who commit to attending Fellows 2023 must attend all assigned sessions and activities.
Application Information
- You must meet all the criteria of one of the tier categories listed below. Please read them carefully.
- You must apply as a fellow of the fellowship training program in which you are enrolled at the time of the Fellows Course in May 2023.
- Criteria for consideration are as follow:
- Tier status (see below).
- Date of completed application.
- Space availability.
- You must commit to attend all your assigned sessions and activities at Fellows 2023.
Please note: The Fellows 2023 application will remain open after the initial deadline listed below for each tier and CRF will send decisions on a rolling basis until all available spots are filled.
TIER 1
- Current first- or second-year interventional cardiology fellows.
- Enrolled in U.S. ACGME-accredited programs.
- Have NOT previously attended the CRF Fellows Course.
Initial Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 15, 2023*
Notifications Issued: Week of Monday, February 20, 2023
TIER 2
- Current first- or second-year interventional cardiology fellows.
- Enrolled in non-ACGME-accredited programs in any country.
(Spots for candidates in programs outside of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico are very limited.)
- Have NOT previously attended the CRF Fellows Course.
Initial Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 15, 2023*
Notifications Issued: Week of Monday, February 20, 2023
TIER 3
- Current final-year (third- or fourth-year) cardiovascular disease/general cardiology fellows.
- Enrolled in U.S. ACGME or non-ACGME fellowship programs.
- Have confirmed acceptance to an interventional cardiology fellowship.
- Have NOT previously attended the CRF Fellows Course.
Initial Application Deadline: Thursday, February 23, 2023*
Notifications Issued: Week of Monday, March 6, 2023
TIER 4
- Current final-year (third- or fourth-year) cardiovascular disease/general cardiology fellows.
- Enrolled U.S. ACGME or non-ACGME fellowship programs.
- Have NOT previously attended the CRF Fellows Course.
Initial Application Deadline: Thursday, February 23, 2023*
Notifications Issued: Week of Monday, March 6, 2023
TIER 5
- Fellows who qualify for Tiers 1–4 who HAVE PREVIOUSLY ATTENDED the CRF Fellows Course (preference given in order of tier).
Initial Application Deadline: Thursday, February 23, 2023*
Notifications Issued: Week of Monday, March 13, 2023
* If you complete and submit an application after the stated deadline and space is still available, CRF will review and notify on a first-come, first-served basis. Tier criteria and preference will still apply.
After the application-based fellows spots are filled, fellows can attend with a paid registration.
Notifications will be issued the week of the dates listed above for each tier. Please do not contact CRF until that week has passed and/or book any travel or hotel prior to receiving notification.
If you do not fall into one of the above tiers, including first- and second-year cardiovascular disease fellows, you can register as a paid attendee. Please refer to the registration page for more details.
- Do not book travel or hotel prior to receiving an acceptance. If accepted, you will be given detailed booking instructions.
- If you are accepted, your spot in Fellows 2023 is not confirmed until your travel reservation has been made by the deadline stated in your acceptance letter.
- You must attend all your assigned sessions and activities at Fellows 2023 to be eligible for reimbursement.
Registration Fee
Waived for fellows accepted to attend the course through the application process.
Air Travel
The Cardiovascular Research Foundation will reimburse coach airfare up to US$350 with required documentation.
Arrival and Departure Time
You must arrive in Orlando on Wednesday, May 10, by 4:00 PM (EDT), and can depart any time after 2:00 PM (EDT) on Saturday, May 13. Check-in starts at 4:00 PM for suites and villas. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Early check-in is based on availability. If available, a $50 (plus tax) early-check-in fee will apply. Times are subject to change and will be confirmed in future communications after acceptance to the course.
Lodging
- Reservation: CRF will book and pay for three (3) nights of housing at the Caribe Royale Orlando (room and tax only) for the nights of the program only. Do not book your hotel independently. CRF will not cover or reimburse for reservations made on your own.
- Credit Card: You will need to provide a credit card upon arrival to guarantee your hotel booking.
- Cancellation Charge: You can cancel without penalty up to three days prior to your scheduled arrival date. If you cancel less than three days before scheduled arrival, you will be charged the one-night room fee and tax. CRF will not reimburse you for this fee.
- Hotel Resort Fee: Caribe Royale Orlando has a mandatory discounted daily hotel resort fee of US$10 per day, per room (inclusive of tax). This fee is not reimbursable by CRF. See the FAQ below for a list of services included in the resort fee.
- Early Check-In Fee: If you wish to check in prior to 4:00 PM and your room is available, you will be charged an early check-in fee of $50 plus tax.
You will receive additional details about expense reimbursement if you are accepted.
- You must email [email protected] immediately with your cancellation request.
- You will not be reimbursed for any expenses — including transportation and hotel cancellation fees — if you cancel your attendance.
- You can cancel without penalty up to three days before your scheduled arrival time. If you cancel less than three days before scheduled arrival, you will be charged the one-night room fee and tax. CRF will not reimburse you for this fee.
Application Process FAQ
You will receive three emails:
- First email will confirm that we received your application and that it is under review.
- Second email will either a) confirm your application is complete, or b) notify you your application is incomplete and to provide necessary additional information.
- Third email will notify you if you have been accepted to the course with further instructions, or if your application was declined.
No. Do not contact CRF to confirm your documentation has been received. We will contact you if we have not received your documents by the deadline. Be sure to follow the uploading instructions. Do not mail or fax your documents to CRF.
Please refer to the tier categories above.
Tier 1 — by the week of Monday, February 20, 2023
Tier 2 — by the week of Monday, February 20, 2023
Tier 3 — by the week of Monday, March 6, 2023
Tier 4 — by the week of Monday, March 6, 2023
Tier 5 — by the week of Monday, March 13, 2023
Early notifications/acceptances will NOT be issued.
You will receive an acceptance letter via email. This letter will include important information about making travel arrangements (including arrival and departure requirements), satellite programs, and hotel accommodations. Please note, your spot will not be confirmed until your travel (based on applicable guidelines) has been booked by the deadline stated in your acceptance letter.
No. Do not book any airfare or hotel rooms prior to receiving an acceptance email. You will not be reimbursed unless you use CRF’s specified approved vendors.
- If you are accepted, you will receive via email instructions on how to book your travel, the arrival and departure requirements, and information about reimbursement.
- You must book your air travel through Concur, CRF’s travel vendor. You will need to provide valid credit card information. Concur will charge your card after you and CRF approve the itinerary.
- You must book your travel by the deadline stated in your acceptance email, or your spot at Fellows 2023 will be forfeited and given to another qualifying fellow.
CRF will book and pay for three nights of lodging at the Caribe Royale Orlando (room and tax only) for the nights of the program only. Do not book your hotel independently. You will receive detailed information in your acceptance email.
The Caribe Royale is an all-suite hotel. The standard one-bedroom suite has two queen size beds and a connecting living room with a full-size sleeper sofa. Maximum occupancy per suite is five.
The Caribe Royale Orlando has a mandatory, discounted daily hotel resort fee of US$10 per day, per room (inclusive of tax). This fee will be charged to your credit card and is not reimbursable by CRF. The fee includes:
- In-room Wi-Fi standard service, four-device package.
- Access to staffed, state of-the-art fitness center, bicycles, tennis equipment and basketballs.
- In-suite coffee (regular and decaffeinated)
- You must attend the entire Fellows 2023 program to be eligible for reimbursement. You will not be reimbursed if you do not attend all three days or if you miss sessions or scheduled activities.
- You will be reimbursed the cost of airfare up to US$350 after attending the full meeting and submitting an online evaluation and CRF reimbursement form.
- Fellows who chose to drive to Orlando to attend Fellows 2023 will be reimbursed for car mileage (at prevailing government rate).
- Additional travel information will be emailed to accepted fellows.
These expenses are not reimbursable:
- Ground transportation from airport to hotel.
- Local transportation.
- Meals outside of course functions.
- Guests' travel and/or expenses.
- Hotel resort fee.
- Extra-person charges at the hotel.
- Cancellation fees imposed by hotel or airline.
- Miscellaneous expenses.
Yes! You can register for a paid spot. When registering you will see the question, “Are you currently enrolled in a U.S., Mexican, or Canadian fellowship program?” Select "No" and follow the registration steps. Please contact [email protected] for further information.
- You must email [email protected] immediately with your cancellation request.
- You will not be reimbursed for any expenses — including cancellation fees imposed by reserved transportation and hotel — if you cancel your attendance.
You must cancel your hotel reservation by reaching out to [email protected] — otherwise you will be invoiced for a fee of one night room and tax. CRF will not reimburse you for this charge.