Overview
Overview
Over the past several years, there have been unprecedented advances in the diagnostic and therapeutic options available for patients with cardiac arrhythmias, including new ablation techniques and implantable devices with sophisticated capabilities.
At Weill Cornell Medical College, we offer an advanced training fellowship in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology (CCEP), which is accredited by Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
The Cardiac Electrophysiology Service of Weill Cornell Medical College/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital has a high clinical volume related to all aspects of arrhythmia evaluation and treatment. The service is made up of six attending electrophysiologists, assisted by nurse practitioners in the device clinic, nurse practitioners on the inpatient service, and research support staff.
Prospective fellows should understand that a successful career in clinical electrophysiology requires a blend of analytical skills, clinical judgment, and procedural expertise. Many procedures are complex and lengthy, and favorable outcomes depend on persistence as well as skill. Those considering a career in this field should be acquainted with the variety of interventions as well as the range of disease processes treated by electrophysiologists.
Ideal candidates: Those best suited for a CCEP fellowship enjoy the deductive reasoning of electrogram analysis and the challenges of invasive procedures. It is strongly recommended that CCEP fellowship candidates spend time in the invasive laboratory and take part in procedures to gain a sense of the daily demands required of the arrhythmia specialist.
Prior research experience in cardiac arrhythmia management and general cardiology are also considered in our application review process.
Structure
Clinical Rotations: The fellowship consists of two years of intensive clinical training. Fellows undergo extensive training in mapping and ablation of complex arrhythmias, such as atrial fibrillation, atrial tachycardia, and ventricular tachycardia including epicardial ablation.
Fellows obtain expertise in device and lead implantation and management, with emphasis on implantable defibrillators and cardiac resynchronization as well as lead extraction with laser energy. A core curriculum in electrophysiology is taught throughout the year by the full-time faculty every week. Sessions on intracardiac electrogram review, journal club, and research are also conducted weekly.
Specific rotations within the fellowship are:
- Invasive electrophysiology laboratory, in which fellows perform electrophysiology and device-related procedures. (This forms the core of the fellowship.)
- Outpatient consultation and device clinic.
Research: The laboratory has multiple research programs, and fellows are expected to take part in projects with the goal of presenting at national meetings and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
Current research projects include the investigation of the following:
- Outcomes after atrial fibrillation ablation
- The utility of adenosine testing in pulmonary vein isolation and ablations of other arrhythmias
- The role of intracardiac echocardiography in catheter ablation of ventricular tachycardia
- Survival analysis of ICD leads
- Clinical significance of implantable cardiac device-detected atrial high rate episodes
Conferences
- Cardiology grand rounds
- Electrophysiology core course
- Journal club (CCEP fellows)
- Cardiology clinical conference
- Fellows clinical roundtable (every other week)
- Cardiac catheterization conference
- Cardiology fellows journal club
- Friday noon conference (rotating topics)
- Research meeting (CCEP fellows)
Fellowship Program Executive Committee
- Bruce B. Lerman, M.D., Division Chief
- Jim Cheung, M.D., Program Director
- Peter Okin, M.D., Director, Clinical Affairs
Instructions to Applicants
Fellows must be enrolled in or have completed a fellowship in cardiovascular disease. Fellows are accepted into the program after three years of cardiology training.
Applications for July 2026 Weill Cornell Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship will begin being accepted after July 2nd, 2025, with a deadline of September 1st, 2025.
Our program is part of the Medical Specialties Matching Program at the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), which means that on August 27th, 2025, registration begins with NRMP at www.nrmp.org. Click on specialty match (Cardiovascular Diseases) or call (202) 400-2233 or (866) 653-NRMP (6767) for more information.
Application Schedule
- Notifications are sent out in August 2025 to schedule virtual interviews via Zoom.
- October 1st, 2025, is the earliest date to file a rank order list on the NRMP website.
- November 19th, 2025, is the deadline to file rank order list on the NRMP website by 9PM EST
- December 3rd, 2025, the match results are announced at 12PM EST
Use the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) through your Dean's Office and join the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
ERAS Program Code: 1413521202
NRMP Program Code: 1492141F0
Please comply with the following guidelines when completing your application. Only applications with all requested materials will be reviewed.
- Completed ERAS Application
- If you have been elected to AOA, include this in the application under the "Medical Educ." field "Did you receive the Alpha Omega Alpha award?".
- Letters of Recommendation
- These should be from three faculty members who have personal knowledge of your professional and personal qualifications. One of these letters should come from your program director or from the service chief under whom you have last served. It is ok to submit more than three letters is ok.) We do not require a Dean's letter.
- A photo is appreciated, but not required.
- Providing USMLE scores is voluntary.
International Applicants
Applicants should have research experience, letters of recommendation from their clinical, and/or research supervisors in the United States and valid ECFMG certification. Though there is no specific board score requirement, a higher score holds greater weight. NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital sponsors J-1 visas only. H1-B visas are not eligible. You will be responsible for retaining an immigration lawyer and for all associated administrative costs. Use the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) through the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG); and join the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) for a subspecialty in Cardiovascular Disease. Applicants will be considered for an interview based on their overall record.