The Structural Heart Disease Fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine is a non-ACGME accredited, one-year advanced training program designed to provide in-depth, hands-on experience in the diagnosis and catheter-based treatment of structural and congenital heart disease. This fellowship is ideal for interventional cardiologists seeking to specialize in the rapidly evolving field of structural heart interventions.

Program Highlights

  • Comprehensive Structural Training: Fellows receive focused training in the evaluation and treatment of:
    • Valvular heart disease: including aortic, mitral, and tricuspid valve pathologies
    • Congenital heart defects
    • Left atrial appendage closure (e.g., Watchman device)
    • Perivalvular leak closure
  • Advanced Interventions:
    • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
    • Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair (e.g., MitraClip, TMVR)
    • Tricuspid valve interventions
  • Innovation and Clinical Trials:
    Washington University is a leading national trial site for emerging valve technologies. Fellows actively participate in first-in-human and pivotal trials, gaining early exposure to next-generation devices and techniques.

Clinical Environment

  • The Cardiac Procedure Center (CPC) at Barnes-Jewish Hospital is one of the highest-volume catheterization laboratories in the region, with a long-standing reputation for clinical excellence and innovation.
  • The Structural Heart Program was the first in the St. Louis metro area to perform TAVR, and continues to lead in the adoption of novel percutaneous therapies.
  • Fellows work alongside nationally recognized experts in structural heart disease in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that includes interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, imaging, and anesthesiology.

Training Experience

  • Hands-on procedural training in a high-volume center
  • Multimodality imaging integration (TEE, CT, 3D echo) for procedural planning and guidance
  • Participation in heart team discussions, patient selection, and longitudinal follow-up
  • Opportunities for clinical research, publications, and presentations at national meetings

Career Preparation

Graduates of the Structural Heart Disease Fellowship are exceptionally well-prepared to:

  • Contribute to the advancement of minimally invasive therapies for structural heart disease
  • Lead or establish structural heart programs
  • Serve as key opinion leaders in the field
Faculty

Director:

Marc A. Sintek, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine
Director, Adult Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
Director, Structural Heart Fellowship

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Jeffery  Tran, MD

Jeffery Tran, MD

Structural Fellow

Medical School: Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California

Residency: Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center

Fellowship: Cardiovascular Disease, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson

Application Process

How to Apply

Applications are accepted directly and are not submitted through ERAS or NRMP.

To apply, please email the following materials to Megan Watters:

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation (including one from your Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Program Director)
  • USMLE/COMLEX transcripts
  • ECFMG certification (if applicable)

Application Timeline

  • Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
  • Interview Invitations: Sent directly by the program
  • Fellowship Start Date: July 1, 2026
Contact Information

For questions or to submit your application, please contact:

Megan Watters
Cardiovascular Division
Washington University School of Medicine
Email: wattersm@wustl.edu