FHRS Application Information for International Electrophysiologists
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
- Signed FHRS Application for International Electrophysiologists
- A letter by you documenting how you meet the criteria below
- A copy of your Curriculum Vitae
- Two letters of support from current FHRS members
- One letter confirming 12 months of U.S. ABIM-equivalent CCEP training and professional activities (view the ABIM CCEP training, procedural and clinical competence requirements) from EITHER:
A. Your former training program director OR the person who is now the program director at the institution where you received your training;
OR
B. Your current clinical or administrative supervisor
Eligibility Criteria
Note: Electrophysiologists who trained in Canada may also apply using the United States ABIM-certified Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist criteria.
To meet the criteria for Fellowship in the Heart Rhythm Society as an International Electrophysiologist, you must:
I. Hold current membership with the Heart Rhythm Society as a Physician member
II. Have performed a minimum of 150 intracardiac, catheter-based ablation procedures or device-related procedures during training and/or in the first two years after completion of training, or in the previous three years of practice
III. Have completed training and practiced EP/pacing for at least two years after completion of training
IV. Demonstrate EITHER
A. Certification in EP/Pacing by ABIM, IBHRE, EHRA or equivalent organizations
OR
B. At least 75 percent of clinical practice devoted to heart rhythm disorders PLUS one of the following
- Have performed a minimum of 300 intracardiac, catheter-based ablation procedures or device-related procedures during training and/or in the first two years after completion of training, or in the previous three years of practice
- Have authored at least 10 publications, including 5 as first author
- Have served at least one term as a volunteer on an HRS or IBHRE committee, sub-committee or writing group
