Training the doctors who will end heart disease.

The Cutting-Edge Cardiac CT Course

Endorsed by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) and now in its third decade, this course has trained cardiologists and radiologists from around the world to become proficient in interpreting advanced cardiac images using the most sophisticated software available.

Hundreds of Level 3 CT-certified physicians have been educated through this program — and many have gone on to make transformational contributions in the field. In 2025, niCVRI faculty completed two courses with 20+ cardiac fellows.

In addition, niCVRI provides annual unrestricted $1,000 Fellowship Awards to every cardiology fellowship program across the state of California — in association with the California Chapter of the American College of Cardiology.

National Awards & Recognition

  • Karlsberg niCVRI Award for Best SciencePresented annually at the SCCT Annual Scientific Meeting · $5,000 prize · five-year commitment
  • Eli S. Gang & William J. Mandel Most Innovative Abstract AwardsHeart Rhythm Society — basic and clinical electrophysiology
  • Melvin Judkins Early Career Clinical Investigator AwardAmerican Heart Association — atherosclerotic plaque progression
  • CA-ACC / niCVRI Fellowship AwardAll 15 California cardiology fellowship programs
  • niCVRI · ACC California · TransPak Outstanding Graduating Cardiologist Award