WASHINGTON, DC—The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) is proud to announce the successful completion of the first-ever Interventional Cardiology Match. This historic achievement marks a significant milestone in the field of interventional cardiology, ensuring a structured and equitable process for matching aspiring fellows with training programs across the United States.
"Together, we celebrate this historic achievement and congratulate the incoming interventional cardiology fellows," said SCAI President James Hermiller, MD, MSCAI. "As the field of interventional cardiology continues to evolve, the match process will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the specialty. We thank all those who worked to make this milestone a reality.”
The inaugural match saw an impressive participation rate, with 164 programs committing 326 positions, representing 89% of the identified training programs and 80% of the available interventional cardiology positions. A total of 290 applicants participated in the match, with 272 (94%) securing a position on Match Day. SCAI actively works with programs to match remaining candidates with unfilled positions.
Including all programs, the total number of interventional cardiology fellowship positions offered rose to a record 405.
The Interventional Cardiology Match, facilitated by the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), ensures a fair and transparent system for both applicants and training programs. The system is designed to ensure a diverse pool of highly qualified candidates and the highest standards of education and training in interventional cardiology.
“The successful implementation of the Interventional Cardiology Match is a result of the collective efforts of SCAI leadership, the Match Task Force, Training Program Directors, and Faculty. We are committed to supporting our fellows and training programs as they navigate the new process,” said Match Task Force cochairs J. Dawn Abbott, MD, FSCAI, and Douglas Drachman, MD, MSCAI. “We are pleased with the number of applicants and programs that participated in this inaugural match and are looking forward to optimizing the process in the years to come.”
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