Revised FHRS Selection Criteria

In response to feedback from Heart Rhythm Society members and as part of our continuing effort to elevate the prominence of the field of electrophysiology, the Society is pleased to announce new eligibility criteria to become a Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society (FHRS).

FHRS Recognition Guide For those who have achieved the FHRS designation, the Heart Rhythm Society has created several tools and tips (FHRS-only, login required) to help make the most of your FHRS status.

The new criteria are tailored to the Society's diverse and international membership of physicians, allied health professionals and research scientists. They were drafted by working groups composed of distinguished volunteers from each of the Society's member segments and approved by the Society's Board of Trustees.

The FHRS designation distinguishes members among health care providers for their specialization in electrophysiology, clarifies the referral process and serves as a credential for quality care for patients, media and government. FHRS members are characterized by advanced training, certification and prominence in research.

In November 2010, the U.S. Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services announced that electrophysiology will be given its own specialty code. This separate code solidifies the distinction of electrophysiologists to provide highly specialized, quality heart rhythm care. To reflect this important achievement, the FHRS credential will exemplify these attributes in training, certification and commitment to the field of electrophysiology. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Member Services Hotline at (202) 464-9855 or membership@HRSonline.org.

View the Eligibility Criteria and Download an Application

NOTE: Completed applications, including letters of support, must be received by no later than February 28, 2012 to be considered in time for induction at Heart Rhythm 2012. Applications received after that date will be considered for the 2013 Induction Ceremony.

• Physicians certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in clinical cardiac electrophysiology (CCEP)
• International Electrophysiologists (EPs practicing outside of the United States)
• • Note: Electrophysiologists who trained in Canada may also apply using the criteria listed for Physicians Certified by the ABIM in CCEP
    
• Pediatric Cardiologists
• • Note: Pediatric cardiologists who practice outside of the United States may also apply using the criteria for International Electrophysiologists
    
• Scientists and Physician Researchers
• Allied Health Professionals

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FHRS Membership Benefits

Public acknowledgement of your exemplary contributions to cardiac arrhythmia treatment and/or research:

• Entitlement to use the designation of Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society (FHRS), reflecting your training, certification and commitment to the field of electrophysiology
• Fellow lapel pin
• Listing in the Fellow’s section of the web site
• Mounted certificate of Fellow recognition

Privileged status within the Heart Rhythm Society and the profession:

• Induction at a special ceremony at the Society's Annual Scientific Sessions
• Advanced registration and housing opportunities for the Annual Scientific Sessions
• Special badge recognition at Society programs
• Primary listing in the Society’s speakers bureau
• Special benefits as determined by the Board of Trustees