Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program
About This Program
Our program offers unmatched training in interventional cardiology, with strengths in complex coronary and structural heart interventions. We're pioneers in mitral valve repair, left atrial appendage occlusion, and a leading TAVR center. As the official international training site for mitral and appendage procedures, we attract fellows globally. Our training emphasizes advanced imaging and procedural planning, producing future leaders in the field.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Babak Azarbal, MD
Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Margarita De Leon, BS
Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr
Locations
Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr
Smidt Heart Inst Rm A3308
127 S San Vicente Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Oct 30, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.