Fellowship in Clinical Cardiology

Programme Overview

The Fellowship in Clinical Cardiology with a specialization in electrophysiology is a 6-month advanced clinical training programme designed for post-doctoral cardiologists seeking in-depth expertise in rhythm disorders and cardiac electrophysiology.

Led by Dr. Vanita Arora, a leading authority in the field, the fellowship equips candidates with the knowledge and hands-on experience required to manage complex arrhythmias using both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic techniques, including ablation, pacemaker and ICD implantation, and electrophysiologic procedures.

Course Highlights

Duration: 6 Months

Mode: Full-time / Clinical Training

Course Director: Dr. Vanita Arora

Location: Max Super Speciality Hospitals (Delhi NCR)

Certification: Max Healthcare Institute Ltd.

Type: Upskilling Programme

Eligibility: DM/DNB in Cardiology or equivalent

Educational Objective

To fully learn the indications, contraindications, risks, limitations, sensitivity, specificity, predictive accuracy, and appropriate techniques for the evaluation and management of patients with a wide variety of rhythm disorders.

Key Focus Areas:

• Sinus node dysfunctions
• Atrioventricular (AV) and intraventricular block
• Supraventricular arrhythmias
• Ventricular arrhythmias
• Clinical presentations such as unexplained syncope, aborted sudden cardiac death, palpitations, Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome, Long QT syndrome
• Conditions necessitating non-pharmacologic arrhythmia therapy: ablation, ICD implantation, and surgical intervention

Eligibility Criteria

DM or DNB in Cardiology (India or equivalent international qualifications)

Prior exposure to electrophysiology preferred but not mandatory

Admission Process

• Application submission via Max MIME portal or directly through the academic office
• Verification of eligibility credentials (DM/DNB or equivalent)
• Interview and screening by the cardiology faculty
• Final selection based on clinical merit and seat availability
• Confirmation of seat upon fee payment

Contact for Admission:

Phone: +91 8826 600 461

Email: education@maxhealthcare.com

Career Scope and Benefits

Job Roles After Completion:

• Consultant Electrophysiologist
• Cardiac Arrhythmia Specialist
• Clinical Faculty in Cardiology / Electrophysiology
• Researcher in Electrophysiology or Device Therapies
• Lead physician in pacemaker or ICD clinics

Professional Advantages:

• High-demand subspecialty skill set in arrhythmia and electrophysiology
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and device-based therapies
• Enhanced credibility for academic, clinical, and research-oriented roles
• Foundation for international fellowships or advanced electrophysiology training

FAQs

Q1. Who is eligible for this fellowship?
Candidates with a DM or DNB in Cardiology or an equivalent international qualification.

Q2. Where is the fellowship conducted?
At Max Super Speciality Hospitals, Delhi NCR under the Course Directorship of Dr. Vanita Arora.

Q3. Is this course recognized by MCI/NMC?
No, this is a certificate-based upskilling fellowship offered by Max Healthcare. It is not MCI/NMC recognized but is well regarded in clinical and academic circles.

Q4. Is research mandatory?
Yes, fellows are expected to formulate and complete a research project during the course.

Q5. Can international cardiologists apply?
Yes, international candidates with equivalent cardiology credentials are welcome to apply.