NYU Grossman School of Medicine Program

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship Overview

The Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship at NYU Langone’s Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology is designed to cultivate future leaders in the specialized field of electrophysiology. Established over three decades ago, this fellowship is notably one of the first to receive accreditation from the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Upon completing this two-year program, fellows become eligible for the American Board of Internal Medicine’s certification exam in clinical cardiac electrophysiology.

Fellowship Aims and Skills Development

The primary objective of the fellowship program is to prepare fellows to excel in clinical practice, research endeavors, and educational roles. Participants acquire essential knowledge and skills necessary for advanced electrophysiologic procedures and the application of innovative technologies within cardiac electrophysiology. This includes training to conduct complex electrophysiologic studies and participate in various research domains, from molecular studies to international clinical trials.

Curriculum Structure

The curriculum is carefully devised to blend didactic learning, simulation exercises, and hands-on procedural training. The research environment is robust, allowing fellows to engage in diverse research endeavors, spanning basic, translational, and clinical electrophysiology, including significant investigator-initiated projects.

Rotational Training Sites

Fellows undertake their training primarily at NYU Langone’s state-of-the-art Kimmel Pavilion, which features six hybrid labs designed for complex cases and intricate procedures. In addition to Kimmel Pavilion, training also occurs at the Manhattan campus of the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System and NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, both offering a rich mix of clinical exposure and complex patient cases. This diverse training ensures exposure to varied healthcare challenges and patient backgrounds.

Procedural Competence

During their fellowship, trainees gain experience and competency in numerous advanced procedures, including, but not limited to, supraventricular tachycardia ablation, atrial fibrillation and flutter ablation, ventricular tachycardia ablation, pacemaker implantation, and more. This array of procedures promotes comprehensive training in both routine and specialized electrophysiologic care.

Didactic and Research Training

Fellows enhance their knowledge through participation in multiple weekly conferences, including the Electrophysiology Core Curriculum Lecture Series, which focuses on arrhythmia emergencies, and other detailed discussions centered on recent cases and clinical practices. Additionally, those interested in research are encouraged to devote significant time to various projects during their training, exploring critical areas such as the cellular mechanisms behind arrhythmias.

Application Process

The application process for the fellowship opens on July 1, with a submission deadline of August 31 through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The program accepts three fellows annually, who must provide an array of documentation, including a CV, personal statement, and letters of recommendation.

Visa Support

NYU Langone Health actively sponsors J-1 visa applications for international applicants but does not provide H-1B sponsorship for house staff.

Program Competitiveness

The Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship is notably competitive, attracting a diverse pool of applicants including U.S. and international medical graduates. Applicants typically come from strong backgrounds in internal medicine and cardiology, enhancing the fellowship's prestige and quality of education.

Special Application Requirements

Applicants to the program are expected to hold an Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates® (ECFMG) certificate if they are international medical graduates. While there is no formal stipulation regarding the maximum failed U.S. Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) steps, a robust scoring profile is advantageous in this highly competitive environment.