Ablation, device implantation, lead extraction, conduction system pacing. · 69 profiles
About this training
Cardiac electrophysiology covers the diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders: catheter ablation, implantation and management of pacemakers and defibrillators, conduction system pacing and lead extraction.
Dedicated electrophysiology training commonly runs one to two years after general cardiology, depending on the country and the track.
What to compare between programmes
Ablation volume per fellow, including atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia
Variety of mapping and imaging platforms
Device implantation, conduction system pacing and lead extraction exposure
How soon fellows begin hands-on work in the laboratory
Research expectations and available time
General information, not an accreditation or eligibility statement. Confirm requirements with each programme and your local regulator.
Directory coverage
69 programme or host profiles across 67 institutions, covering 1 subspecialty: Electrophysiology (69).
Source-reported durations include 1 year, 2 years (Royal College accredited AFC Diploma); 1-year option for a few candidates, 2 to 3 weeks and 12 months. 34 of 69 record a deadline or intake note, 19 describe funding and 12 state that international applicants are accepted. Recorded application signals: 3 open, 2 rolling and 5 closed. 16 are society-listed hosts, not necessarily separately advertised vacancies. These are source statements for earlier or current cycles, so confirm each detail on the official page.
Host centres in ESC member countries · 🌐 Multiple countries
Duration
1 year
Deadline
November 17, 2026; training must start before March 2028.
Funding
Competitive EHRA grant of EUR 35,000 for annual living expenses in two EUR 17,500 instalments. This is grant support, not guaranteed host salary; non-completion or failure to return home may trigger repayment.
NHCS review-batch cut-offs: July 31 for October/November review; January 31 for April/May review. These recurring review windows do not establish an open vacancy.
NHCS review-batch cut-offs: July 31 for October/November review; January 31 for April/May review. These recurring review windows do not establish an open vacancy.
No institutional financial support or educational scholarship is currently offered. The programme helps applicants seek external scholarships such as EHRA.
Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education institution-wide scale, effective March 11, 2026: USD 75,105–106,096 annual equivalents across graduate levels 1–10; level 7 is USD 95,417. The assigned graduate level determines pay; no programme-specific level is asserted. Benefits apply to appointments of at least one year.
No institutional financial support or educational scholarship is currently offered. The programme helps applicants seek external scholarships such as EHRA.
November 17, 2026; training must start before March 2028.
Funding
Competitive EHRA grant of EUR 35,000 for annual living expenses in two EUR 17,500 instalments. This is grant support, not guaranteed host salary; non-completion or failure to return home may trigger repayment.
November 17, 2026; training must start before March 2028.
Funding
Competitive EHRA grant of EUR 35,000 for annual living expenses in two EUR 17,500 instalments. This is grant support, not guaranteed host salary; non-completion or failure to return home may trigger repayment.