EHRA Observational Training Programme

The goal of this grant is to help electrophysiologists transfer state-of-the-art techniques, strategies, clinical and procedural standards to their home institutions through personal observation of expert electrophysiologists selected by EHRA-recognised training centres (ERTC).

The length of the stay will be from 2 to 3 weeks.

Application period is 15 September to 15 November.

Scope of the Programme

The EHRA Observational Training Programme (EOTP) has been designed for physicians with EXPERIENCE in the field of cardiac arrhythmology and basic interventional electrophysiology. The Fellow will gain advanced theoretical knowledge in different clinical and interventional settings, including EP / CP techniques and procedures.

Download the EHRA Observational Training Programme rules and regulations

Application

Applicants eligible for the grant:

citizens or permanent residents of an ESC member country
medical graduates having completed their cardiology training and basic electrophysiology training
EHRA Members at the time of the application (mandatory), and at the time they take the grant
those with specific needs to observe specific techniques/procedures
fluent English-speakers or the official national language of the host institution/centre.

IMPORTANT:

Applicants who are in doubt about their eligibility are advised to Contact Support (escardio.org) prior to submitting an application.

Applicants are also advised to read the explanatory notes carefully before submitting an application.

Application Process

Step 1: Find a participating centre

The applicant needs to have preliminary contact with one centre to apply to this programme.

Check the list of participating centres in order to find one and arrange the venue.

Step 2: In order to access the online application form, please log in to your "My ESC" account from the website:

Here

Once you are logged in, go to ‘Applications’ and select "New Application"

The online application process is divided into four parts:

Part A – Main application form to be filled in by the applicant
Part B – (downloadable on the website): application form to be filled in by the Head of Department or Supervisor
Part C – (downloadable on the website): application form to be filled in by the referee
Part D – (downloadable on the website): Must be completed by the administrative officer (e.g. Finance Officer, Registrar, Bursar, Secretary, Director) of the proposed host institution/ERTC.

IMPORTANT:

Parts B & C & D, once filled in, need to be uploaded in the main online application form (Part A) by the applicant.
Other documents (CV, publications lists and career intentions) need to also be uploaded for the application to be complete before submission.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to save their documents in PDF before uploading them online.
Applications must be done via the online form exclusively. Applications by email or paper will NOT be accepted.

Rules and Regulations