Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship

Overview

A two-year ACGME programme (since 1995) with comprehensive training in complex mapping and ablation, device implantation, extraction and resynchronisation therapy.

The programme

Focus

Electrophysiology

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

2 years

Start

July

Positions

3 per year

Accreditation

ACGME-accredited

Department

Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Successful completion of three years of cardiovascular training after residency

International applicants

Institution policyGraduates of non-US medical schools eligible if ECFMG-certified before appointment (applicants still obtaining certification may interview but cannot be ranked or appointed) or holding a full unrestricted licence in the programme state; Canadian graduates after 1 July 2025 also need ECFMG certification

Visa support

Institution policyMayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education supports ECFMG J-1 and H-1B visas (Mayo selects visa type). Since the Sept 2025 $100,000 H-1B fee, Mayo will not file new H-1B petitions that trigger the fee - H-1B only for change/extension of status (USMLE Steps 1-3 required); otherwise ECFMG J-1 (Steps 1-2, ACGME-accredited/recognised programme). F-1 OPT accepted for first year for US-school graduates

Licence requirement

Institution policyMinnesota-based MCSGME trainees must hold a Minnesota residency permit, and all eligible trainees must obtain and maintain a full Minnesota medical licence (USMLE/COMLEX/MCCQE final exam deadlines apply); Mayo reimburses fees

How to apply

Deadline

1 August of the year preceding the start date (ERAS)

Application method

ERAS plus registration in the relevant NRMP Medical Specialties Match

Funding

Funding

Institution policyMCSGME resident/fellow stipend (effective 11 March 2026): Graduate Level 1 $75,105; L2 $77,721; L3 $80,936; L4 $85,398; L5 $89,036; L6 $92,376; L7 $95,417; L8 $99,058; L9 $102,594; L10 $106,096

Official sources