EP on EP Episode 46 - HRS Past President Andrea M. Russo-EP on EP Episode 46

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In this interview, Dr. Andrea Russo, the immediate past president of the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS), discusses the challenges faced by the society in planning their annual meeting amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. She explains that the program committee had been planning the meeting for months, but as travel restrictions and the impact of the pandemic increased, it became clear that a face-to-face meeting would not be possible. The society had been working on their digital platform and decided to utilize it for a virtual meeting, split into three parts held in May, June, and July. Dr. Russo highlights the importance of still providing education and networking opportunities for members, as well as the benefits of reaching a larger audience through the virtual format. She also discusses plans for future meetings, envisioning a combination of virtual and in-person components. Despite the challenges, Dr. Russo is proud of what the society achieved and expresses gratitude for the support of the sponsors and members.

Keywords

Heart Rhythm Society

annual meeting

COVID-19 pandemic

virtual meeting

digital platform