Key Points

1. A three-day simulator-based training course on cardiac interventions, "Back to the Basics," was organized by SCTIMST.
2. The 13th edition of the annual program saw participation from over 250 cardiologists.
3. The program covers diagnostic and interventional procedures for coronary artery disease and valvular heart diseases.
4. Simulation-based training provides hands-on experience for trainees in interventional procedures.
5. The program includes simulator sessions on percutaneous aortic valve replacement and laser angioplasty.
6. Faculty is drawn from alumni of the Department of Cardiology of SCTIMST.