Recognizes an abstract promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Purpose
The DEI Abstract Award recognizes the abstract that promotes HRS’ commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion.
This award is open to abstracts that involved research with a mission of narrowing the gaps in EP Healthcare, research performed at a granular level with a focus on HRS-defined underrepresented patient populations, research with a focus on inequalities in the application of available therapies in clinical electrophysiology, and/or research that highlights solutions on the plugged or leaky pathway for a woman and/or UREG.
Eligibility
This award is open to abstracts that involve:
- Research with a mission narrowing the gaps in EP Healthcare (Basic Science, Translational Research, Clinical Research, Community Initiatives, Partnership with Industry)
- Research performed at granular level with a focus on HRS-defined underrepresented race/ethnic groups (UREG) patients.
- Research with a focus on inequalities in application of available therapies in clinical electrophysiology.
- Research that highlights solutions on plugged or leaky pathway for a women and/or UREGs.
Deadline for application is December 3, 2025.
Awards
Award recipients receive:
- Commemorative plaque
- Cash award of $1,500
- Complimentary registration to Heart Rhythm
- Honorary mention at the Heart Rhythm Awards Ceremony.
One runner-up will be determined during the DEI oral abstract session at Heart Rhythm annual meeting and will receive a Heart Rhythm Society Abstract Award certificate, a cash award of $500, and honorary mention during the Heart Rhythm Awards Ceremony.
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