Dear CCEP Fellowship Applicant:

Thank you for your interest in the Clinical Cardiology Electrophysiology Fellowship at the University of Utah.

The EP program is comprised of seven full time University of Utah faculty, and three dedicated VA faculty, supported by an outstanding multidisciplinary team of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, device technicians, and other support staff dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, and research. Clinical training is centered at the University of Utah Hospital and the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City. 

As the major tertiary referral center for the Mountain West region, our program offers fellows extensive exposure to the full spectrum of cardiac electrophysiology. Across our clinical sites, we perform more than 800 invasive procedures annually, including complex catheter ablations, CIED implantation, lead management, and pacemaker/ICD lead extractions. Fellows gain experience with a diverse patient population through busy outpatient clinics at both the University and VA hospitals.

The University of Utah provides a rich academic environment with a broad range of research opportunities. Fellows may pursue projects in cellular electrophysiology, translational and whole-animal physiology, epidemiology, outcomes research, database studies, and clinical investigations involving catheter ablation and implantable devices. Faculty mentorship is available to support a wide variety of scholarly interests and career goals.

The ACGME accredits our program to recruit two dedicated clinical CCEP fellows annually. In addition, we offer a 2+2 Electrophysiology Pathway, which allows selected internal trainees to complete two years of general cardiovascular disease fellowship followed by two years of dedicated CCEP training. This pathway provides an accelerated and highly integrated approach for trainees committed to a career in cardiac electrophysiology.

We appreciate your interest in our program and look forward to reviewing your application.

Sincerely,

T. Jared Bunch, MD
Program Director, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship

Email: Jared Bunch, MD, or Sirena Estrada