In order to qualify for the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology subspecialty exam, a candidate must train for a minimum of 4 years in Cardiology and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology combined. Housestaff are eligible for 1-2 years of Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology training after they have completed 3 years of general Cardiology training. Alternatively, they can do 2 years of general Cardiology training but then must spend most of the next 2 years in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology training. Preference in the selection process will be given to candidates who are already board-eligible in general Cardiology i.e. who have completed 3 years of training in general Cardiology. Housestaff who select 2 years of Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology training will advance to the second year only if the faculty determine that the candidate has adequately fulfilled the requirements of the first year of training (see separate policy on CCEP Resident Advancement Criteria). The maximum amount of training offered in Clinical
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Duty hours average 10-11 hours Monday through Friday. On occasion, during clinically busy periods, the day will be longer. On conference and procedure days, the day begins at 7 AM. On other days, the day begins at 8 AM.
The fellow will rotate weekend call, taking call every 4th weekend (with faculty back-up). Duty hours average four hours on weekend on-call days.