Emerging Electrophysiologists (EEP): Transition to Practice
October 23-25, 2009
W Hotel | Washington, DC.

Program Description

The purpose of this program was to equip EP fellows with the tools and knowledge to make a successful transition into practice. Professional education is essential to an individual's success and is often only learned through trial and error. Fellows will greatly benefit from an understanding of how to make informed decisions about practice types, find the right job, negotiation skills, case management, and marketing themselves. Prepared with this type of knowledge, a physician is more likely to succeed early in their career and build a strong foundation for their future.
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Learning Objectives

• Understand the market for Electrophysiologists around the country
• Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of careers in private and academic practice
• Have a clear plan for succeeding in the final year of EP fellowship
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively discuss the value of an electrophysiology practice
• Understand the legal process for dealing with patient consent and documentation
• Demonstrate the skills in negotiating for resources and contracts

Course Directors

• Rahul Doshi, MD
  Fullerton Cardiovascular Medical Group
• Joshua Cooper, MD
  Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Program Format

Lectures are supplemented with workshops, debates, and networking opportunities to allow interactive learning and an in-depth understanding of the program's core concepts. Continuing medical education credits are not available for this program.

Disclosure of Faculty’s Commercial Relationship(s)

It is the policy of the Heart Rhythm Society to ensure balance, independent objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its sponsored educational programs. All faculty members participating in this activity are required to disclose to the program audience any real of apparent conflict of interest held within the past 12 months. The Heart Rhythm Society implements a mechanism to identify and resolve all conflicts of interest prior to delivering the educational activity to learners.

Disclaimer

The course, Emerging Electrophysiologists (EEP): Transition to Practice provides a forum for the open exchange and discussion regarding the field of clinical cardiac electrophysiology; however, the Society makes no representation or warranty as to the truth, originality, or accuracy of the information presented at the course or in materials distributed in connection with it. Nor are the views expressed by the individual speakers necessarily the views of the Society. The Heart Rhythm Society supports the ACCME's policy on evidence-based content and encourages faculty to adhere to these standards when planning a presentation.

This program was supported by: