The Rhythm of Equity: Advancing Women in Electrophysiology

Description

This didactic session will explore the gaps in the electrophysiology workforce, the barriers women face in entering and advancing in the field and the critical role of sex concordance in patient care. Presenters will discuss the impact of diverse care teams on patient outcomes and propose actionable solutions to promote equity, including mentorship, leadership development, and policy changes. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to help build a more inclusive, sustainable future in electrophysiology.

Learning Objectives

Highlight the current gaps in the EP workforce and the barriers women face in entering and advancing within the field.
Explore the impact of gender concordance in care, emphasizing how diverse teams improve patient trust, communication, and outcomes.
Provide actionable solutions to promote gender equity in EP through mentorship, leadership development, and institutional policy changes.

Session Chair(s)

Christina Miyake, MD, MS
Prashanthan Sanders, MBBS, PhD

Presentation

Women in EP - Current Data and Workforce Trends
Presenter(s): Maully J. Shah, MBBS

Why Women Representation Matters When it Comes to Patient Outcomes
Presenter(s): Jennifer N. Avari. Silva, MD

Barriers to Advancement for Women in EP
Presenter(s): Kamala P. Tamirisa, MD

Strategies for Closing the Gap: Practical Solutions for Building an Inclusive Workforce
Presenter(s): Kevin Thomas, MD

The Future of EP: Building a Sustainable, Diverse, and Inclusive Specialty
Presenter(s): Ulrika Maria. Birgersdotter-Green, MD

Disclosures

Maully Shah:

Medtronic,Inc. (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)

Jennifer Silva:

Medtronic,Inc. (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)
SentiAR, Inc. (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)
SentiAR, Inc. (Ownership/Partnership/Principal - Ownership)
SentiAR, Inc. (Stocks – Privately Held - Ownership)
Cardialen, Inc. (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - DSMB, CECC)
Abbott Medical (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)
Excera, Inc. (Stock Options – Privately Held (including start-up companies) - Ownership)
Excera, Inc. (Ownership/Partnership/Principal - Ownership)
UN&UP (Research (Contracted Grants for PIs and Named Investigators only) - Subcontract for research)
Janssen Pharmaceuticals (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)
iRhythm Technologies (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)

Kamala Tamirisa:

Sanofi (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)

Kevin Thomas:

Janssen Pharmaceuticals (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels)
Biosense Webster, Inc. (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels)
Boston Scientific (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels)
Medscape (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)

Ulrika Birgersdotter-Green:

Medtronic (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)
Boston Scientific (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)
Biotronik (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)
Abbott (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)
Philips (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)
Vektor Medical, Inc. (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Board Membership)

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Summary


Availability:	No future session


Cost:	FREE


Credit Offered:	No Credit Offered