In our comprehensive two-year ACGME-accredited fellowship program, you will gain extensive hands-on clinical experience, personalized instruction, and research opportunities from renowned physicians and investigators in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Clinical Training
Our goal is to produce physicians who are clinically competent in the broad field of Cardiac Electrophysiology, highly effective in a variety of clinical settings and possess habits of life-long learning to allow for continued growth in knowledge, skills and other aspects of a professional career in CCEP.
Fellows participate an array of clinical cases, surpassing requisite training standards. Our program emphasizes advanced ablation techniques, atrial fibrillation, and complex atrial flutters, diagnostic ep studies, ablation of AVNRT, AVRT, atrial tachycardia, typical atrial flutter, evaluation of syncope, AV block, sinus node dysfunction, and cardiac arrest.
Additionally, trainees gain exposure to all facets of device implantation including pacemakers, implantable cardiac defibrillators, cardiac resynchronization therapy devices, and implantable loop recorders.
Our program ensures fellows are adept in all aspects of CCEP, poised for success in their professional journey.
Expand Your Expertise
Our curriculum provides substantial learning opportunities through simulation exposure and conference training such as intracardiac and device tracings conference, ECG conference, journal club and clinical cum basic science research conference.
Research Opportunities
Numerous avenues for research and scholarly advancements are available at UAB. Whether trainees are utilizing the EP lab database and device remote monitoring database for clinical research, or exploring the Cardiac Rhythm Management Lab (CRML) for unique opportunities in basic research the potential and resources for research and exploration are expansive.
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It's not just what you learn. It's also about the people you learn with. Our cardiology fellowship program leaders are dedicated to developing the potential of every talented trainee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What will I need to apply?
What will I need to apply?
All applications are reviewed via Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS), which requires the following documents:
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Current CV (updated within 3 months)
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Medical School Transcripts (and diploma if requested)
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Medical School Dean’s Letter
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Three (3) total Letters of Recommendation (including former program directors)
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Certificate/verification from previous residency training
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Must be eligible for Alabama Medical License and Alabama Controlled Substance Certificate (all step scores completed at the time of application)
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Must be eligible for Federal DEA registration
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Valid ECFMG Certificate (IMG only)
We do not accept any addtional documents outside of ERAS submissions.
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Is there a minimum USMLE score required?
Is there a minimum USMLE score required?
There is no minimum USMLE score requirement. We take the score into account as part of the overall review of an application.
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What are the key program dates for Applications
What are the key program dates for Applications
Applications Open and Close — June through May: Apply through ERAS
Applications Reviewed — July, must be available by August 1
Interview Invitations Released — last week in August
Interviews Begin — September and continue through October
Match Day — November
Fellowship begins — July 1
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Do you sponsor H1B or J1 Visas?
Do you sponsor H1B or J1 Visas?
Yes, the division can sponsor these Visas.
Got more questions? Reach out and let's talk.
I'd be delighted to talk with you about the many exciting possibilities that await you at UAB and Birmingham. Contact me for more details about our clinical cardiac electrophysiology fellowship.
Harish Doppalapudi, M.D., Fellowship Director
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