May 2025
The UBC Division of Cardiology Education Office is pleased to share exciting updates about our Subspecialty Fellowship Programs.
New Accreditation Achievement
As of September 2024, our Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) program has officially activated its Accredited Area of Focused Competence (AFC) designation from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. We are proud to be one of only three universities in Canada to offer a recognized AFC in ACHD. This milestone reflects the dedication of our outstanding faculty and our commitment to advancing specialized cardiovascular training.
Two New Subspecialty Fellowships
We are thrilled to announce the launch of two new fellowship programs in July 2025:
Cardiac Amyloidosis Fellowship
The Cardiac Amyloidosis Fellowship will provide the trainee advanced knowledge and skills in diagnosing, managing, and treating amyloidosis, focusing on improving patient outcomes through the application of cutting-edge therapies and multidisciplinary approaches, preparing for a career as leader in amyloidosis management.
Program Director: Dr. Margot Davis
Dr. Davis is the Director of the UBC Cardio-Oncology and Cardiac Amyloidosis Program. She brings a wealth of expertise, having completed fellowships in Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology, as well as Cardio-Oncology & Cardiac Amyloidosis at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Sports Cardiology Fellowship
The Sports Cardiology Fellowship will offer a comprehensive cardiovascular performance program to those seeking a career in sports cardiology. Our fellows will gain the necessary skill sets to engage in the clinical cardiovascular care of athletes and highly active patients. Fellows will participate in clinical research in sports and exercise cardiology.
Program Director: Dr. James McKinney
Dr. McKinney serves as the Director of Research at Sports Cardiology BC. His training includes subspecialty fellowships in cardiac rehabilitation at the University of Toronto and sports cardiology in Rome, London (UK), and UBC.
These fellowships represent our continued commitment to innovation, excellence, and leadership in cardiovascular education.
We extend our sincere thanks to all faculty and staff for their unwavering support and dedication to training the next generation of cardiology specialists.
Warm regards,
Dr. Parvathy Nair
Education Head
UBC Division of Cardiology