Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship
Program Highlights:
- Exceptional Clinical and Procedural Training: Comprehensive hands-on experience in all aspects of cardiac electrophysiology.
- Expert Faculty: Experienced academic electrophysiologists dedicated to education, mentorship, and career development.
- Cutting-Edge Facilities: Access to six state-of-the-art EP laboratories.
- High Procedural Volumes: Broad exposure to a full spectrum of electrophysiology procedures.
- Robust Research Environment: Ample opportunities for clinical, translational, and basic science research.
- Strong Clinical Support Team: Collaborative care with cardiology fellows, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and EP attendings.
- Protected Clinical Focus: No weekday consults or inpatient service duties; active engagement in clinical rounds for learning and collaboration.
- Clinical Skills Enhancement Program: Structured support for building advanced procedural and diagnostic skills.
- Outstanding General Cardiovascular Fellowship: Integrated learning with a highly regarded cardiology training program.
- Supportive Culture: A collegial and team-oriented atmosphere that fosters collaboration and mutual growth.
- Excellence in Education: Daily protected teaching time featuring:
- Case presentations
- Didactic lectures
- Journal club
- “Unknowns” sessions
- EP-SAP preparation
- Regional Collaboration: Monthly regional EP conferences with peer institutions.
- Pediatric EP Integration: Active participation from a pediatric EP colleague at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
- Engaged Faculty: Highly involved adult EP attendings committed to fellow success.
Mehak Dhande, MD
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Amr Barakat, MD
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Krishna Kancharla, MD
Program Director
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For more information, please contact:
Denise Goppman
Fellowship Coordinator
412-647-3429
goppmanda@upmc.edu
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship Topics
Clinical Training
Research Training
Faculty
 | Gur Adhar, MD Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine |
 | William Barrington, MD Professor of Medicine |
 | Aditya Bhonsale, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine |
 | N. A. Mark Estes III, MD Professor of Medicine |
 | Tanmay A. Gokhale, MD, PhD Assistant Professor of Medicine |
 | Sandeep K. Jain, MD Director, Cardiac Arrhythmia Service UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute Professor of Medicine |
 | Krishna Kancharla, MBBS Director, UPMC EP Fellowship Program UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute Assistant Professor of Medicine |
 | Paul J. Lee, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine |
 | Aditi Naniwadekar, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine |
 | Samir Saba, MD Chief, Division of Cardiology Co-Director, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute Harry S. Tack Chair, School of Medicine Professor of Medicine and Clinical and Translational Science |
 | Alaa Shalaby, MD Professor of Medicine |
 | Andrew Voigt, MD Associate Professor of Medicine |
Teaching Facilities
UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Shadyside operate as a unified, integrated system known as UPMC Presbyterian-Shadyside. As the flagship hospital of the UPMC system, UPMC Presbyterian-Shadyside serves as the primary tertiary referral center for cardiac electrophysiology across Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, and West Virginia. This regional referral role brings a diverse array of electrophysiology cases—from routine arrhythmias to complex ventricular tachycardias—offering fellows outstanding clinical exposure. Its close affiliation with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine further enhances the training environment by providing access to nationally recognized leaders in basic and cellular electrophysiology research.
Applications
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Selection of Interview Candidates
Each application is reviewed in its entirety by Dr. Krishna Kancharla the EP Fellowship Program Director and at least one other staff electrophysiologist. Candidates are selected for interviews based on character, integrity, work ethic, leadership, clinical excellence, research productivity, educational accomplishments, and potential for a productive career. While we receive applications from many well-qualified candidates, it is not possible to interview all who apply.
Interview Dates and Format
Interviews will be conducted virtually from early September to the middle of October. Each candidate will meet with Dr. Kancharla and at least two other staff electrophysiologists. All applicants will also interview with the current UPMC EP fellows.
Current Fellows and Program Alumni
Class of 2027 |
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 | Shalini Allam, MD • MD, University of Central Florida, 2018 • Residency, Georgetown University, 2021 • Cardiology Fellowship, UPMC, 2025 |
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 | Ashish Patel, MD • MD, Northwestern University, 2019 • Residency, UPMC, 2022 • Cardiology Fellowship, UPMC, 2025 |
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 | Aakash Sheth, MD • MD, Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College, 2018 • Residency, Louisiana State University, 2022 • Cardiology Fellowship, UPMC - Harrisburg, 2025 |
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Class of 2028 |
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 | Suveen Angraal, MD • MD, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi • Residency, University of Missouri Kansas City • Cardiology Fellowship, Yale University |
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Alumni
| Class of 2026 Tanmay A. Gokhale, MD, PhD Paul J. Lee, MD Class of 2025 Jacob Blackwell, MD Henry Zheng, MD Class of 2024 Muhammad Talha Ayub, MBBS Ann Canterbury, MD | Class of 2023 Mehak Dhande, MD Daniel Wann, MD Class of 2022 Amr Barakat, MD Lane Zhang, MD | Class of 2021 Ashritha Penagaluri, MD Class of 2020 Jack Li, MD, MBA Bassel Sayegh, MD |
Fellowship Photos
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