Arrhythmias & electrophysiology

Electrophysiology fellowship experience and requirements: an European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) survey

EuropacePublished Cross-sectional study

Authors' conclusion

The results of this EHRA survey may help to refine current EP fellowship programmes to improve the quality of EP training and early career building of young electrophysiologists.

Study context

Population
Electrophysiologists in training (electrophysiology (EP) fellows), 35 countries
Participants
243 electrophysiologists35 countries
Outcome
Current educational experience and individual requirements of EP fellows
Methodological detailsonline survey, anonymous questionnaire, EHRA questionnaire of 22 questions distributed via newsletters, Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook
  • Online survey
  • Anonymous questionnaire
  • EHRA questionnaire of 22 questions distributed via newsletters, Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook

Main finding

As reported in the abstract

Passed EHRA exam

59%

Took national certification exam

46%

Performed research during fellowship

78%

Observational data: associations, not effects.

Original publication

Electrophysiology fellowship experience and requirements: an EHRA survey. Europace. Published 8 September 2023. doi:10.1093/europace/euad249

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