Education

Our many training and educational programs take place in different locations around the world and address the many topics within cardiac rhythm management, electrophysiology, and vascular intervention. They are led by renowned experts in their respective fields. Through these workshops physicians are supported in maintaining the highest level of professional competence by receiving expert education in the usage of state-of-the-art products. 

The combination of our training formats provides information and skills regarding the latest developments in cardiovascular medicine to physicians worldwide. Additionally, it allows them to meet and discuss issues with other experts and specialists, to engage in peer group discussions and to actively shape the definition of needs for future developments.  

BIOTRONIK is committed to supporting excellent, world-class education programs for healthcare professionals. Each training session or program creates opportunities to meet and discuss new developments which actively shape the future of cardiovascular medicine.

Each education program addresses a number of topics surrounding cardiac rhythm management, electrophysiology and vascular intervention and are led by world renowned experts in their respective fields.

Through these workshops, courses and training sessions, physicians are supported in maintaining the highest level of knowledge of BIOTRONIK’s state of the art products.

	1. Max Schaldach Award: Research Fellowship The Max Schaldach Award is a post doctoral Heart Rhythm Society research fellowship in cardiac electrophysiology for the purpose of encouraging research training of individuals in either basic or clinical electrophysiology. The aim of the full year post doctoral award of $50,000 is to assist awardees in initiating world-class research.
	2. EPIC Alliance Founded in 2010, the EPIC Alliance supports female physicians and researchers working worldwide in the field of electrophysiology through mentoring, scientific sessions during congresses and network meetings. This globally growing community also provides its members access to exclusive research opportunities as well as training and education in professional development. Find out more under: www.epic-alliance.com
	3. International Fellows Program The BIOTRONIK International Fellows Program offers a portfolio of advanced electrophysiology educational opportunities including seminars, wet lab/EP visits and global exchange trainings. Over the course of one year, at various worldwide locations and centers of excellence, fellows are brought together with world-renowned innovative experts to discuss hot topics and gain practical experience. www.biotronik.com/ifp
	4. EHRA Physician Education Program The European Physician Education Program is affiliated with the European Heart Rhythm Association and is designed to prepare physicians for the EHRA cardiac device exam. Aimed at supporting physicians in their career in cardiology or electrophysiology, the program consists of six two-day modules on pacemakers, ICDs and cardiac resynchronization therapy undertaken at the BIOTRONIK education center at headquarters in Berlin.
	5. Advanced Concepts in Electrophysiology (ACE) Session Interactive Workshop for CRT and EP New York, NY This program is designed to be highly interactive and to maximize the active exchange of ideas between participants and faculty. Live case sessions will be included, with an emphasis on techniques and troubleshooting using advanced technologies to maximize patient outcomes. The aim of the CRT portion of the program is to build more experience in LV-lead positioning. Advanced competency in device preparation, intra-operative measurements, and surveillance will be discussed in depth, as well as a review of the skills required for device programming. This program is tailored for electrophysiologists who are interested in learning advanced CRT implant and troubleshooting techniques. The aim of the EP portion of the program is to establish greater experience in understanding the diagnosis and treatment of complex tachyarrhythmias with the latest ablation techniques and state-of-the-art lab equipment.
	6. International CRT Workshop Leipzig The international CRT Workshop at the University Heart Center in Leipzig provides deep insights to the clinical application of cardiac resynchronization therapy. During this program a total of 6 live implantations of CRT systems will be transmitted and shared including bidirectional communication between the operation team and the audience. State-of-the art presentations on patient selection, important publications in the last 12 months, case-based troubleshooting, and follow-up via BIOTRONIK Home Monitoring round up this high-class educational program.
	7. BIOTRONIK Home Monitoring for Medical Professionals During this two-day program, participants will learn how to use BIOTRONIK Home Monitoring. Besides gaining an understanding of the functionality, medical professionals will share their experience with other experts in the field of telecardiology and will be trained in the clinical evaluation of BIOTRONIK Home Monitoring findings and its practical consequences. Workflow models of clinical use will also be discussed with the participants.
	8. Customized physician programs In partnership with BIOTRONIK Centers of excellence, customized physician programs are undertaken over 3 days and blend didactic presentations, case studies and hands-on skill enhancement sessions focused on anatomy, manoeuvres and procedure techniques. Sessions are led by local and internationally recognized proctors to improve the participants’ skill through experience in a hands-on environment: device implantation, understanding the diagnosis and ablation of complex tachyarrhythmias.
	9. Global preceptorship program The Global Preceptorship Program is built on a strong partnership with high level and renowned clinics predominantly in Germany, Hungary and Israel. The program is focused on providing young and experienced physicians with an individual practical clinical training in device implantation, EP procedure/ Ablation and Vascular Intervention. Physicians have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience during each program if it is approved by the proctor. The duration of the program can run for a minitum of two days up to three weeks, giving physicians the opportunity to gain access to innovative cardiac technologies, products, procedures and to observe and learn how BIOTRONIK products are implanted and used by highly qualified experts.