International Fellowship programmes- APHRS – HRS U.S Immersion Programme

Program:
A two-week observational program for established medical doctors with experience in CRM devices and/or ablation, looking to expand their device and ablation expertise. To be held at a medical institution in the United States, selected by Medtronic, immediately prior to, or post the Annual Heart Rhythm Society Meeting, May 6-9, 2020 in San Diego. This initiative is co-sponsored by Medtronic and HRS, who have joined together with APHRS to provide this opportunity for Asia-Pacific electrophysiologists. International travel and accommodation at the host centre will be provided by Medtronic. Travel to/from the host centre, accommodation, and registration to the Heart Rhythm 2020 will be provided by HRS.

Eligibility:

• Must be physician in the Asia-Pacific region
• Must be a Regular Member of APHRS
• Have prior experience implanting cardiac rhythm devices and/or performing ablations

Applicant Experience Criteria:
Practicing electrophysiologists with experience in diagnosing and treating arrhythmia patients including:

• Bradycardia pacing for SND and AV block
• Syncope
• Ventricular tachycardia - Primary and secondary prevention of sudden death including implantation of an ICD
• HF monitoring and treatment for systolic heart failure with implantable CRT pacemakers and CRT defibrillators
• Monitoring and treatment of atrial fibrillation, including implantation of insertable loop recorder (ILR) device and ablation of Paroxysmal AF with cryo ballon or RF ablation

Medical Institution:
Cleveland Clinic, Ohio

HOW TO APPLY?

• Regular members of APHRS will be eligible. If you are not a member, please complete your membership registration HERE.
• Please contact the APHRS Office at office@aphrs.org to request an application form by providing your name, title, contact address, and phone number. You will receive the application form within 3 business days.
• The deadline for applications will be in December. Successful applicants will be notified via email by mid-January every year.