Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship

Overview

A comprehensive two-year ACGME EP fellowship covering catheter ablation of complex arrhythmias, lead extraction and device therapy, with protected research time.

The programme

Focus

Electrophysiology

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

2 years

Start

Institution policyDuke GME appointments run 1 July - 30 June, with a few exceptions

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

ACGME-accredited

Department

Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

At least three years in an ACGME-approved cardiology fellowship program

International applicants

Accepted with ECFMG certification and J-1 sponsorship

Visa support

J-1 visas sponsored via ECFMG; other visa types not sponsored

Licence requirement

Institution policyNorth Carolina full medical licence or Resident Training License (RTL) required before clinical duties

How to apply

Deadline

Not accepting applications for the 2027–2028 academic year

Application method

ERAS application with CV, personal statement (max 250 words), USMLE transcripts, medical school transcript, 3 letters of recommendation and ECFMG certificate (if applicable)

Funding

Funding

Institution policyGME trainees paid on the Duke stipend scale; FY27 (from 1 July 2026) PGY-1 $71,052 rising to PGY-4 $79,908, PGY-5 $82,992, PGY-6 $86,292, PGY-7 $90,036 (up to PGY-12 $106,800), plus benefits

Official sources