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.
Fellowship Experience
Thank you for your interest Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship Program at the UAB. Our program is offered to PGY-7 and PGY-8 level candidates. Our program provides superior cardiology training in a collaborative environment. We have specialty clinics across our medical campus, which is anchored by our 1,200 bed inpatient center UAB Hospital—the eighth largest public hospital in the nation. The hospital is in close proximity to the Birmingham VA Medical Center, UAB Hospital Highlands campus, The Kirklin Clinic, and Children's Hospital of Alabama where fellows also train.
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 Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology.
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.
Teaching Conferences
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?
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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What are the salaries & benefits for fellows?
Our program provides benefits and insurance plans available to all fellows at UAB. You can find the list of salaries and benefits for fellows based on PGY level here.
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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
Applications Open and Close — July through September: Apply through ERAS
Applications Reviewed — August
Interview Invitations Released — August
Interviews Begin — September
Match Day — November
Fellowship begins — July 1
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Do you sponsor H1B or J1 Visas?
Yes, the division can sponsor these Visas.
Got more questions? Reach out and let's talk.
I'm thrilled that you are considering joining our clinical cardiac electrophysiology fellowship program at UAB. If you have any questions about our program, opportunities at UAB, or Birmingham, please contact me.
Harish Doppalapudi, M.D., Fellowship Director
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