What are the responsibilities and job description for the CHIP Fellowship position at Allina Health System?
Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America)
Hours: 40
Contract: Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation: Occasional
Job Profile Summary: The Training Program in Complex Percutaneous Coronary Interventions and Interventional Cardiology Research Fellowship at the Minneapolis Heart Institute in partnership with the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (MHIF) is a 12 month program designed to train interventional cardiologists in complex percutaneous coronary interventions and associated clinical research. The program is designed as an advanced fellowship position for trainees who have completed a formal three-year general cardiology fellowship and interventional cardiology fellowship. Fellows will participate in the entire spectrum of complex coronary interventions, including chronic total occlusion (CTO) interventions, advanced intravascular imaging and physiology, bifurcation PCI, thrombus management, treatment of acute coronary syndromes, calcification and tortuosity, hemodynamic support and treatment of cardiogenic shock, complication prevention and management, radiation safety. Moreover, they will participate in research in complex percutaneous coronary interventions and coronary artery disease.
Job Description:
MHI Center for Complex Coronary Interventions
The MHI Center for Complex Coronary Interventions was established with the goal of “making the impossible possible”, by offering high quality clinical care to even the most complex patients.
MHIF Center for Coronary Artery Disease
The MHIF Center for Coronary Artery Disease (https://mplsheart.org/center-for-coronary-artery-disease/) provides cutting edge research and education in the treatment of coronary artery disease. The Center published the second edition of the “Manual of Coronary Chronic Total Occlusion Interventions: a Step by Step Approach” in 2017 and the “Manual of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention” in 2020 and created the www.ctomanual.org and www.pcimanual.org websites with >300 training videos on complex PCI and >1 million views to date. During 2019 and 2020 the Center continued to expand the Progress-CTO registry (https://www.progresscto.org/), launched the Progress-Bifurcation (https://www.progressbifurcation.org/) and Progress-Complications registries, published 111 peer reviewed manuscripts, 8 book chapters and 18 editorials and presented at >40 meetings around the world.
Additional Job Description:
The Training Program in Complex Percutaneous Coronary Interventions and Interventional Cardiology Research Fellowship at the Minneapolis Heart Institute in partnership with the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (MHIF) is a 12 month program designed to train interventional cardiologists in complex percutaneous coronary interventions and associated clinical research.
The program is designed as an advanced fellowship position for trainees who have completed a formal three-year general cardiology fellowship and interventional cardiology fellowship. Fellows will participate in the entire spectrum of complex coronary interventions, including chronic total occlusion (CTO) interventions, advanced intravascular imaging and physiology, bifurcation PCI, thrombus management, treatment of acute coronary syndromes, calcification and tortuosity, hemodynamic support and treatment of cardiogenic shock, complication prevention and management, radiation safety. Moreover, they will participate in research in complex percutaneous coronary interventions and coronary artery disease.
MHI Center for Complex Coronary Interventions
The MHI Center for Complex Coronary Interventions was established with the goal of “making the impossible possible”, by offering high quality clinical care to even the most complex patients.
MHIF Center for Coronary Artery Disease
The MHIF Center for Coronary Artery Disease (https://mplsheart.org/center-for-coronary-artery-disease/) provides cutting edge research and education in the treatment of coronary artery disease. The Center published the second edition of the “Manual of Coronary Chronic Total Occlusion Interventions: a Step by Step Approach” in 2017 and the “Manual of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention” in 2020 and created the www.ctomanual.org and www.pcimanual.org websites with >300 training videos on complex PCI and >1 million views to date. During 2019 and 2020 the Center continued to expand the Progress-CTO registry (https://www.progresscto.org/), launched the Progress-Bifurcation (https://www.progressbifurcation.org/) and Progress-Complications registries, published 111 peer reviewed manuscripts, 8 book chapters and 18 editorials and presented at >40 meetings around the world.
Education
This position requires a Medical Doctorate degree (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) or foreign equivalent from an approved school of medicine.
Qualification/Skills
Experience
Must have demonstrated experience in designated specialty area
Licensure/Certification
Must be eligible to obtain a Minnesota State Medical License
Must be board eligible within interventional cardiology
Work Schedule
This is a paid fellowship for a 1 year term starting July 1, 2026. It includes training in advanced interventional procedures, call and clinic. The position is 50% clinical and 50% research.
We offer a competitive compensation package, including:
- Medical, dental, life and vision insurance; short and long-term disability
- CME allowance
- PTO
As part of the application process, you must submit the following documents in PDF format via email:
- A personal statement
- Three letters of recommendation attesting to your academic and personal qualifications including one from your current program director.
Please email these documents Alison.Bates@allina.com
Applications must be received by November 1, 2025.
No sponsorship is available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Pay Range:
Pay Range: $75,000 to $95,000 per year
The pay described reflects the starting base pay range, assuming a full-time FTE. Your starting rate will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).
Benefit Summary:
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) - voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
Benefits include:
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Salary : $75,000 - $95,000