The Fellows Research Competition abstract submission portal is open until January 4, 2027. 

Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium (Western AFib) will also be granting scholarships to residents and fellows enrolled in accredited electrophysiology fellowship programs in February 2027. Please  visit here for more details. 

Competition Details

This award is intended to support research of first- and second-year clinical fellows currently training in an ACGME electrophysiology fellowship program in the United States. Applicants will submit to Western AFib a scientific abstract/poster based on their research by January 4, 2027. A committee of faculty judges selected by the Western AFib Symposium leadership will review each submission and invite the top 4 fellows to attend the 2027 Western AFib Symposium to present their research live.  

The Top 4 fellows will each receive a travel stipend of $1000, complimentary registration to attend the meeting, and the opportunity to present their research to judges in a competition for prizes (prizes to be announced). 

Eligibility

• The applicant must be a first- or second-year clinical fellow in an ACGME electrophysiology fellowship program in the United States. 
• The poster must be based on the applicant’s research in the field of atrial fibrillation. 
• One poster may be submitted per applicant. 

Terms of Acceptance

• Provide payment information to our payment system by January 11, 2027.
• Confirm registration / intent to present by January 25, 2027.
• Attend the full conference, including all mandatory scholarship-related sessions/events, designated throughout the agenda.

Schedule of Events

WAFIB Resident/Fellows Pre-Con
February 24, 2027
4:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Sponsored by iRhythm Technologies

Meeting the Masters Fellows Symposium
February 25, 2027
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Exhibit Hall Opening Reception
February 25, 2027
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Fellows Case Competition 1
Friday, February 26, 2027
9:25 AM – 9:35 AM

Fellows Case Competition 2
Friday, February 26, 2027
9:35 AM – 9:45 AM

Industry Supported Symposium Lunch (CME): Atricure
Friday, February 26, 2027
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Fellows Case Competition 3
Friday, February 26, 2027
3:30 PM – 3:40 PM

Fellows Case Competition 4
Friday, February 26, 2027
3:40 PM – 3:50 PM

Industry Supported Breakfast Symposium (CME)
Saturday, February 27, 2027
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Announcement of Competition Winner
Saturday, February 27, 2027
9:20 AM – 10:00 AM

Session 14 - Roundtable: Building an AFib Practice: A Roadmap to Fellows and Junior Staff
Saturday, February 27, 2027
2:40 PM – 3:20 PM

*Additional events may be scheduled. Please plan to attend the full general session and other mandatory events to qualify for the competition.  Schedule is subject to change.  

Support

Fellows Research Competition awards are intended to support current and future scientific research initiatives. Sponsor to be announced soon.