CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
& PACING
(Cardiology Unit IV) - CMC VELLORE
Treating Abnormal Heart Rhythms
Post-Doctoral Fellowship In Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology
We are proud to announce the availability of two positions in our prestigious one-year university-recognized Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology fellowship program, specifically tailored to train passionate cardiologists in the field of EP.
What we do
Though EP services have been available in CMC since the 1970s this unit was formally started in 2009. A dedicated Cath-lab, separate device follow-up clinic with dedicated personnel managing device-related problems, specialized arrhythmia assessments, use of 3-D mapping technology, complex ablation procedures were systematically made available since then. Over 3000 radiofrequency ablation procedures have been performed since 2009 which includes complex cases requiring 3-D mapping. The Unit implants over 325 devices every year which includes about 20 CRT and 40 ICD devices. Currently, about 250 ablations are performed every year, 70 of which are complex and involved 3-D mapping technology.
Training Offered
The training will include supervised management of cardiac arrhythmia in the out-patient and in-patient services. This will include training in Cardiac Arrhythmia related consultations and Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device follow-up (programming of devices and trouble-shooting). The training is intended to be progressively incremental supervised ‘hands-on’. In your fellowship, you will achieve proficiency in arrhythmia ECG / CIED tracing interpretation that includes Holter besides learning to perform simple ablations, pacemaker, and ICD implantations. For those with a passion for EP, an optional second year may be considered to help them master CRT implants and complex ablations.
Requirements
During your fellowship, you will be expected to work on and publish 2 papers and present the same at a National-level conference while actively taking part in the departmental research activity. You will be expected to maintain a logbook of all the procedures performed/assisted during the course.
Assessment
Your performance will be assessed by your supervisors every six months. You will be assessed for your patient-care, subject-knowledge, and hand-skills. We will conduct an exit exam at the end of the course. Your fellowship degree will be awarded to you only on the completion of the course and securing 75% marks in the exit examination.
Graduation
Your fellowship degree will be awarded to you in a picteresque graduation ceremony that CMC is well known for. only on the completion of the course and securing 75% marks in the exit examination.
What we do
Since the 1970s, EP services have been available at CMC, but the unit was formally established in 2009. The unit includes a dedicated Cath-lab, a separate device follow-up clinic with specialized personnel, specialized arrhythmia assessments, the use of 3-D mapping technology, and the performance of complex ablation procedures. The unit implants over 325 devices annually, including around 20 CRT and 40 ICD devices. Currently, about 250 ablations are performed every year, 70 of which involve complex procedures with 3-D mapping technology.
Training Offered
In this training, you will gain supervised experience in managing cardiac arrhythmias in outpatient and inpatient settings. This will encompass training in cardiac arrhythmia-related consultations and follow-ups for cardiac implantable electronic devices, including programming and troubleshooting. You will have hands-on and progressive training to help you gain proficiency in interpreting arrhythmia ECG and cardiac implantable electronic device tracings and learning to perform simple ablations, pacemakers, and ICD implantations.
Requirements
As a fellow, you will be required to work on and publish two papers. Additionally, you are expected to present those papers at a national-level conference while actively participating in the department's research activity. Throughout the course, you will be responsible for maintaining a logbook of all procedures performed or assisted.
Assessment
Your performance will be assessed by your supervisors every six months. You will be assessed for your patient-care, subject-knowledge, and hand-skills. We will conduct an exit exam at the end of the course. Your fellowship degree will be awarded to you only on the completion of the course and securing 75% marks in the exit examination.
Graduation
After the completion of your course, you will be invited to be honoured in a grand graduation ceremony. This ceremony at Christian Medical College, Vellore is splendid and awe-inspiring.
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There is an option for a second year of training to master cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) implants and complex ablations if you have a passion for EP.