What is an EP physician?
An electrophysiologist, also known as a cardiac electrophysiologist or cardiac EP, is a cardiologist who focuses on testing for and treating problems involving irregular heart rhythms, also known as arrhythmias.
How do you become an EP doctor?
The training required to become an electrophysiologist is lengthy and requires seven to eight years after medical school (in the U.S.), entailing three years of internal medicine residency, three years of clinical cardiology fellowship, and one to two (in most instances) years of clinical cardiac electrophysiology.
How long is EP cardiology fellowship?
2 years
Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship
| Application Deadline | Rolling |
|---|---|
| Number of Positions Available | 2 |
| Length of Program | 2 years |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
How long does an EP study take?
An EP study doesn’t hurt, but you may feel uncomfortable as your heartbeat speeds up or slows down. Tell your care team if you feel any pain. An EP study can take one to four hours. Your test may last longer if you’re also undergoing cardiac ablation.
How much do EP Techs Make?
Electrophysiology Technicians in America make an average salary of $80,730 per year or $39 per hour. The top 10 percent makes over $94,000 per year, while the bottom 10 percent under $69,000 per year.
How long is Electrophysiology residency?
two-year
Emory’s Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship is a rigorous two-year training program committed to developing electrophysiologists with superb technical, clinical, and academic ability.
Do you stay in hospital after EP study?
You may need to stay in the hospital, depending on the preliminary test results. Stay in bed for one to two hours after the procedure and keep your leg still. Keep the incision area clean and dry. Call your doctor if you have redness, swelling or drainage at the incision site.