Efforts to get more women involved in electrophysiology and why it is important

Cardiovascular Business July 19, 2024
Dave Fornell

In electrophysiology (EP), female representation remains strikingly low. Despite women making up approximately 15% of cardiologists, their numbers dwindle to about 5% in the specialized area of EP. This disparity has prompted the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) and industry partners such as Biosense Webster and Abbott to create programs to try and mentor women in EP to increase their participation in leadership roles.

Cardiovascular Business spoke with Anne Kroman, DO, PhD, director of lead management and the device clinic, and assistant professor at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), who is an advocate for greater female participation in EP. She was among the first graduates of the HRS Growth and Leadership Opportunity for Women in Electrophysiology (GLOWE) program.

“Historically,...

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