Overview
University DES ('fellowship') in adult cardiac electrophysiology across CHUM, Sacré-Cœur and the Montreal Heart Institute, with seven EP labs and a hybrid OR performing over 5,000 procedures a year; in the process of Royal College AFC (diploma) accreditation.
The programme
- Training type
- Subspecialty training programme
- Duration
- 12 to 36 months
- Start
- Not stated on official page
- Positions
- Not stated on official page
- Accreditation
- Université de Montréal DES; Royal College AFC accreditation in progress
- Department
- Not stated on official page
Eligibility and visa
- Eligibility
- MD with specialist certificate in cardiology; clinical practice within the previous four years preferred
- International applicants
- Accepted as funded clinical fellows (moniteurs): must hold a cardiology specialist certificate valid in their country, a grant of at least CAD 40,000 per year, very good French (TEF B2 unless exempt) and a dean's letter
- Visa support
- Not stated on official page
- Licence requirement
- Clinical fellow (moniteur de clinique) status required to perform clinical acts
How to apply
- Deadline
- Applying more than 18 months in advance strongly advised
- Application method
- Université de Montréal admission: updated CV, 3 letters of recommendation and motivation letter; interview
Funding
- Funding
- Positions reserved for holders of a grant of at least CAD 40,000 per year from a recognised organisation; limited competitive internal scholarships