UTHealth EP Heart CV/EP Training Program

A new era at our program began this October! John Salazar is the new Director of the program. I'll be assuming a role as a part-time Clinical Instructor on a path to retirement. John brings years of CRM experience in sales, sales management and marketing. This gives us more depth and experience to serve our students as they seek careers in the cardiac medical device industry. #electrophysiology #cardiology #biology #exercisephysiology #kinesiology #biomedicalengineering med.uth.edu/epheart/

We completed the CRM portion of our program with practical exams in the programmer lab and a simulated CRTD implant using our Surgical Science, ANGIO Mentor simulator. The exams are very challenging, but everyone successfully passed. Now on to EP! Let the mapping begin. #electrophysiology #cardiology #biology #exercisephysiology #kinesiology #biomedicalengineering med.uth.edu/epheart/

We completed the CRM portion of our program with practical exams in the programmer lab and a simulated CRTD implant using our Surgical Science, ANGIO Mentor simulator. The exams are very challenging, but everyone successfully passed. Now on to EP! Let the mapping begin. #electrophysiology #cardiology #biology #exercisephysiology #kinesiology #biomedicalengineering med.uth.edu/epheart/

We had some great presentations and demonstrations on the Boston Scientific S-ICD by Caroline Bates and Kasey Vuong. Also, the protocols for clinical trials by Medtronic Cardiac and Vascular by Elizabeth Smith and Stacey Doyal. Thank you very much for excellent educational experiences. #electrophysiology #cardiology #biology #exercisephysiology #kinesiology #biomedicalengineering med.uth.edu/epheart/

Thank you Meagan Stacy of Abbott | Cardiovascular and Brandon Taylor of Medtronic Cardiac and Vascular for your excellent presentations and simulator demos of the AVEIR and Micra leadless pacemaker technology! Our students were thrilled with the hands-on experience. #electrophysiology #cardiology #biology #exercisephysiology #kinesiology #biomedicalengineering med.uth.edu/epheart/

Clinical Observations in the Texas Medical Center at Memorial Hermann Health System, which now has an ACC Accredited EP LAB, start in our first month. In one day, four of our students saw 4 ablation procedures (2 PVI, CTI & 2 VT), a left atrial appendage closure, a PFO closure, a dual chamber pacemaker and a leadless pacemaker. They watch in the procedure room while learning from UTHealth physicians, industry professionals and AHP's. #electrophysiology #cardiology #biology #exercisephysiology #kinesiology #biomedicalengineering med.uth.edu/epheart/

Our first Professional Week, to introduce our students to hiring managers completed! Thank you to Abbott | Cardiovascular, BIOTRONIK, Boston Scientific, Johnson & Johnson MedTech and Medtronic Cardiac and Vascular for sharing your company's history, culture, products and career opportunities. Our students are more motivated than ever. #electrophysiology #cardiology #biology #exercisephysiology #kinesiology #biomedicalengineering med.uth.edu/epheart/

We completed the first two weeks of fundamentals which included a heart dissection and a lecture on radiation safety by Dr. Rose. We're very fortunate to have UTHealth professors and physicians contributing to the education of our students. #electrophysiology #cardiology #biology #exercisephysiology #kinesiology #biomedicalengineering med.uth.edu/epheart/

The seats are full and we started our first day of our 18th class. New careers are in the making. Can't wait to see how they develop into cardiac medical device professionals! #electrophysiology #cardiology #biology #exercisephysiology #kinesiology #biomedicalengineering med.uth.edu/epheart/

We're so excited to see our incoming class for the Fall session. The program begins on July 6 and we hope to have them all employed by December 18th. #electrophysiology #cardiology #biology #exercisephysiology #kinesiology #biomedicalengineering med.uth.edu/epheart/

We completed our EP and SH portions of the program with a wet lab ablation and a heart dissection led by Anne Dougherty, Electrophysiologist and Professor, and James Garriga, a previous student. Thank you very much! #electrophysiology #cardiology #biology #exercisephysiology #kinesiology #biomedicalengineering med.uth.edu/epheart/

Structural Heart presentations by Heidi Feller with W. L. Gore & Associates and Jon Haight, Nicholas Kay & Adam Masse, RN with Abbott | Cardiovascular were very informative and interactive. Thank you very much! #electrophysiology #cardiology #biology #exercisephysiology #kinesiology #biomedicalengineering med.uth.edu/epheart/

Thank you to GE HealthCare, Neal Tharp & Madeleine Diagne and Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Yaser Azzam, BSHM, RDCS, RVT & Trung Vu for their presentation on the Vivid Pioneer imaging technology and the trans-septal puncture procedure using ICE. Imaging technologies are becoming more critical to successful EP and SH procedures. Our students benefitted greatly! #electrophysiology #cardiology #biology #exercisephysiology #kinesiology #biomedicalengineering med.uth.edu/epheart/

We're into our EP & SH portion of the program. Great presentations by Jake Simmerman of AtriCure, Inc. (hybrid ablations), Inc., Melika Talebian of Abbott | Cardiovascular (TAVR), Michael Ortega of Cordis (MYNX closure), Ami Vaughn, RN of Medtronic Cardiac and Vascular (TAVR) and Jenna Hanson of Johnson & Johnson MedTech (EP cases). Thank you all very much for enriching our students educational experiences! #electrophysiology #cardiology #biology #exercisephysiology #kinesiology #biomedicalengineering med.uth.edu/epheart/

We completed the CRM portion of the program! Students had to pass 3 programmer practical exams and a CRTD simulation implant practical exam. Last week 8 companies (11 divisions) presented career opportunities. Several of those companies interviewed all of our students. Now on to EP! #electrophysiology #cardiology #biology #exercisephysiology #kinesiology #biomedicalengineering med.uth.edu/epheart/

Our students were able to attend the #HSS2026 - Houston Shock Symposium this past week. The meeting focuses on a variety of cardiogenic shock topics. Physicians from the Texas Medical Center & the U.S. attend and present. Vendors from all the major companies are in attendance as well. A great opportunity for our students to learn and connect. #electrophysiology #cardiology #biology #exercisephysiology #kinesiology #biomedicalengineering med.uth.edu/epheart/

Clinical observations in the Texas Medical Center is a very unique opportunity for our students. Observing Physicians, industry reps and hospital staff during procedures, in the control room and the procedure room provides invaluable insights. #electrophysiology #cardiology #biology #exercisephysiology #kinesiology #biomedicalengineering med.uth.edu/epheart/