Hosted by OPCI, the Renal Denervation (RDN) Physician Practicum is designed to support physicians in the early stages of RDN adoption.
Program Dates
- Wednesday, September 9, 2026 (Program and dinner)
- Wednesday, December 2, 2026 (Dinner Tuesday, December 1)
Program Overview
This program provides a structured, case-based learning experience that extends beyond procedural exposure to include patient selection, procedural strategy, and program implementation. Through a combination of live case observation and faculty-led discussion, participants gain practical insight into how RDN is applied in real-world clinical practice, including its role in the management of resistant and uncontrolled hypertension.
Program Objectives
Participants will develop the foundational competencies required for early RDN adoption, including:
- Understanding the clinical evidence and appropriate positioning of RDN in hypertension management
- Identifying appropriate patients through structured screening and selection criteria
- Observing procedural workflow, technique, and troubleshooting in live cases
- Reviewing post-procedural management and outcome considerations
- Gaining insight into program development, referral pathways, and institutional alignment
- Understanding reimbursement, access, and economic considerations
OPCI Faculty
About OPCI
At OPCI, we aim to transform interventional cardiology education with comprehensive, cutting-edge learning experiences. We empower healthcare professionals to provide exceptional patient care through innovative curriculums, hands-on training, and collaborative platforms. Our global network of skilled interventional cardiologists uses advanced techniques, research-driven practices, and the highest medical standards. By promoting lifelong learning and continuous improvement, we strive to elevate cardiovascular care and enhance the lives of heart disease patients.
OPCI is an interventional cardiology education platform built by operators, for operators. Anchored at St. Francis Hospital — a top 10 U.S. renal denervation program by volume, with over 150 procedures performed — we bring the same hands-on rigor to endovascular education. Our curriculum combines real-world case experience, evidence-based training, and a global network of interventionalists committed to raising the standard of cardiovascular care and mastering the procedures that matter most.