FHRS Application Information for Scientists and Physician Researchers

Application Process

• Completed applications from eligible candidates are considered by the Membership Committee
• Please allow approximately four weeks for the Membership Committee to consider your request.
• Applications can be submitted throughout the year. However, to be considered for fellowship in time for induction at the 2013 Annual Scientific Sessions, your completed application (including letters of support) must be received by the Society no later than 11:59 p.m. [EST] on February 28, 2013. NOTE: The deadline for inclusion at the 2012 Induction has passed.

Application Materials

1. Signed FHRS Application for Scientists and Physician Researchers.
2. A letter from you documenting how you meet the criteria below.
3. Two letters of support from current FHRS members.
4. A copy of your Curriculum Vitae
   

Eligibility Criteria

A. Scientist member

B. Physician member who now functions mainly as a researcher with a small amount of clinical activity and either

1. is not eligible for ABIM CCEP status or 
2. did complete an EP fellowship but did not achieve ABIM CCEP status.
   

Note: If applying using Option B, you can apply for physician FHRS status using the scientist criteria below, provided that you completely fulfill all other requirements and standards associated with a scientist applying for FHRS status.

II. Have a PhD, MD or equivalent

III. Hold a full-time faculty position at an academic institution with an equivalent rank of assistant professor or higher

IV. Devote at least 50 percent of your professional activity to heart rhythm research

V. Show independent capability as a scientist, demonstrated by one of the following:

A. Five or more publications on heart rhythm disorders, of which at least one is as the primary or senior author
B. Functioning as a PI on a funded extramural grant from government agency or professional organization intended for independent investigators