Program Description
The Heart Rhythm Society is the leading membership society and the voice for the electrophysiology ecosystem. HRS boasts more than 9,000 heart rhythm care professionals in more than 90 countries.
Cardiac electrophysiology (EP) has one of the lowest representations of women within medicine. Only 12% of clinical EP trainees are women, and shockingly only 9% of board-certified EPs are women. GLOWE is a group of peers that will not only provide a platform for women in EP to share and strengthen best practices but drive personal growth and deep connections with like-minded professionals in the field.
HRS' Growth and Leadership Opportunity for Women in Electrophysiology (GLOWE) program addresses women's opportunities and challenges within the context of an EP career and will help participants put effective, collaborative methods of leadership to work within HRS and their organizations. Participants will focus on developing leadership skills and personal influence as well as exploring strategies for goal development and advancement strategies.
GLOWE offers women electrophysiologists with a unique opportunity to enhance their leadership and career development skills through education, coaching, and building professional networks. The purpose of GLOWE is to provide the knowledge and skills needed to enhance the path to leadership within HRS and academic or private practice medicine. Focus areas will include strategic communication skills, negotiation practices, management, and conflict resolution. As the leading organization for EP leaders, the value of being a part of this career shaping experience is unparalleled.
Kamala Tamirisa, MD, FHRS will serve as GLOWE Chair and Usha Tedrow, MD, MS, FHRS will serve as GLOWE Vice Chair.
Program Eligibility & Commitment
The GLOWE program is open to all HRS women members currently in their final year of EP fellowship OR up to 10 years into practice. GLOWE will be delivered as a one-year program that will include webinars, face-to-face networking opportunities, and educational sessions. Successful completion of the program is determined by participants attending all required events outlined below.
The 2025-2026 GLOWE Class Schedule
- April 24, 2025: Reception at Heart Rhythm 2025(expenses not covered by HRS)
- September 3-4, 2025: Leadership Retreat at HRX in Atlanta, GA ( lodging expenses covered by HRS)
- November 2025: Webinar
- February 2026: Leadership Retreat (all expenses covered by HRS) *exact dates TBD
- April 2026: Reception at Heart Rhythm 2026 (travel expenses to meeting not covered by HRS)
Applications
Successful candidates must have the potential and desire to invest time and energy into developing their leadership skills. The program will require an investment from the individual and support from their organization. Only applicants who are available to attend each in-person and virtual event will be considered. The GLOWE Chair and Vice-Chair will review all eligible candidates and select up to 20 participants. HRS reserves the right to decline application(s) based on its sole and absolute discretion.
Completed applications will include:
- A completed online application.
- A personal statement of 250-750 words.
- At least one letter of recommendation from colleagues (ie: fellow physicians, division chief).
- A current CV.
Note: Each of the requirements above must be included/uploaded with the online application. The system will not accept an application without the required files. Please do not email any materials directly.
Applications for the 2025-2026 GLOWE class will open on January 6, 2025 and close on February 3, 2025. All applicants will be notified of their application status by March 14, 2025.
GLOWE Class of 2025-2026
Kamala P. Tamirisa, MD, FHRS
Chair
Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia
Usha B. Tedrow, MD, MS, FHRS
Vice Chair
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Hina Amin, MBBS
Mayo Clinic
Emily Backes, MA, MD
Children's Mercy Hospital
Ann Canterbury, MD
Trihealth
Lu Chen, MD
NYP - Weill Cornell Medical Center
Parinita A Dherange, MBBS
MUSC
Karine Guerrier, DO, MPH, MS, CCDS, CEPS-P
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
Nicole Habel, MD, PhD
University of Vermont Medical Center
Emma Hegwood, DO
Aurora Health
Ingrid Hsiung, MD
University of Southern California
Stephanie Meller Kochav, MD, MHS
Valley health system
Jamie L Kowal, DO, MS
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Claire Newlon, MD
UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital
Ursula Rohrer
King's College
Alexandra M. Sanchez, MD
Holy Cross Hospital
Krina Shah, MD
NYU Langone
Kara Stout, DO, MPH
Virginia Commonwealth University
Elodie Surget, MD, PhD
Bichat and Debré hospitals
Estelle Torbey, MD, FHRS
Brown University Health
Heather Wheat, MD
University of Michigan
Ronghua Yang, MD, PhD
Montefiore Medical Center
GLOWE Class of 2024-2025
Janet K. Han, MD, FHRS
Chair
Kamala P. Tamirisa, MD, FHRS
Vice Chair
Stephanie Frances Chandler, MD
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
Jasneet K. Devgun, DO
University of Michigan
Iqbal El-Assaad, MD
Cleveland Clinic Children's
Fatima Ezzeddine, MD
Mayo Clinic
Lindsey Gakenheimer-Smith, MD
University of Utah
Amulya Gampa, MD
University of Chicago
Megan Gruber, DO
MetroHealth
Tiffany Hu, MD
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nino Isakadze, MD, MHS
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Yvonne Kaptein, MD
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
Andrea N. Keithler, DO
University of Utah
Nway Ko Ko, MD
Mayo Clinic Arizona
Anne-Sophie Lacharite-Roberge, MD
UCSD
Fergie Losiniecki, MD
Medical University of South Carolina
Tam Dan N. Pham, MD
Texas Children's Hospital
Olga Reynbakh, MD, MS
Columbia University Medical Center- NYP
Chalese Richardson-Olivier, MD
Northwell Health
Virginia Singla, MD, MS
UPMC
Derin Tugal, MD
Boston Medical Center
Rachael Adele Venn, MD
Massachusetts General Hospital
