Clinical Cardiac Electrophsyiology Fellowship

Thank you for your interest in Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Interventional Cardiology fellowship training program.

Our program participates in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) and is registered with Electronic Residency Application Service (Program ID 1544814006— July Application Cycle).

Applications will be accepted through January 15. Interviews will be scheduled based on review by the program director and interventional faculty.

There are certain eligibility criteria which must be met to apply for the Interventional Cardiology fellowship training program:

• Must apply via the Electronic Residency Applicant Service (ERAS) and must enroll in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP)
• Be of good professional character with at least three letters of recommendation attesting to your academic and personal qualifications
• Graduate of a U.S, or Canadian Medical School accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), or a medical school outside the United States and Canada with a current valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
• Graduate of an ACGME-accredited three-year internal medicine residency training program and three-year cardiology fellowship training program.
• Our program only sponsors J-1 visa
• Completion and pass all three U.S. Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) steps
• The selection process stringently evaluates performance on the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), grades in preclinical or clinical courses, letters of recommendation, communication skills, and personal qualities
• The department does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation or veteran status
• Interviewing is conducted during the months of January and February.

One fellow is selected from a highly competitive field of applicants for the training program. The fellow is selected from among eligible applicants on the basis of their ability, academic credentials, aptitude, communication skills, intellectual and humanistic qualities, personal attributes (such as motivation and integrity), preparedness, and their ability to benefit from the program. These qualities may be accessed through the review of academic records, letters of recommendation, standardized test scores and other means, including interviews.

Application Check List:

• ERAS Application
• ERAS Addendum Form (only needed upon invitation for an interview)
• Personal Statement
• Curriculum Vitae (in chronological order with no gaps)
• Dean's Letter
• Medical School Transcript
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• Notarized copy of Diploma (only needed upon invitation for interview)
• Program Director's Letter/Certification (if had previous residency training in the U.S.)
• Copy of State License (if applicable)

IMG (International Medical Graduates) Additional Requirements:

• Only accepts J-1 Visa
• No US clinical experience required but is preferred
• Must have ECFMG certificate at interview
• Clerkship Affidavit (only needed upon interview invitation)
• Valid ECFMG Certificate (required BEFORE invited for interview)
• Authorization form for confirmation of ECFMG certification (only needed at interview)
   

*TTUHSC does not accept H-1 Visas

Benefits:

• Paid Health/Dental/Life/Disability Insurance
• Worker's Compensation Insurance
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Free Parking
• 30 Days Paid Vacation/sick/Personal leave per year (non-accruable)
• 10 Days Paid Educational Leave per year (non-accruable)
• Stipend--Funds will accrue throughout the year and will be allowed to be carried over from year to year
• Paid ACLS Course renewals

The TTUHSC Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology fellowship is comprised of:

• Cardiac Electrophysiology Lab
• Outpatient Clinic
• Consultative Services
• Inpatient Service
• Research
• Conferences
• On-Call Experience
• Independent Reading and Studying
• Discussion and Interaction with faculty and other fellows
• Extramural Conferences and Training Programs

The fellow has only one rotation. They are responsible for the EP service. In addition, they will have one half-day continuity clinic per week. 

As is expected of electrophysiologists in “real world” practice, these experiences occur simultaneously throughout the electrophysiology training. This allows the fellow to participate in all aspects of the care of a wide variety of clinical cardiac electrophysiology patients including pre-procedural assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, post procedural care in the hospital and long-term, and in research relative to the field. As the fellow learns and gains experience, it is expected that they will integrate this knowledge and finesse to become a complete, well rounded, competent clinical cardiac electrophysiology consultant.