Fellows-in-Training Lounge

3:30 - 4:30 PM
What Are We Getting Wrong in EP? Rethinking Outcomes, Expectations, and Patient Experience
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Presenters: Samuel F Sears, PhD

[Snacks provided]
Modern cardiac care has a rich history of innovation to improve disease management. Breakthrough technologies are now available, but the potential mismatches between patient needs and tech are possible. This talk will review the concepts and measurement of the patient experience and outcomes in cardiac research and recent innovations.

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9:30  - 10:30 AM
“I Wish I’d Known This Earlier”: Busting the Top 5 Myths in Arrhythmia Management
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Presenters: 

• Suneet Mittal, MD, FHRS
• Isaac R. Whitman, MD, FHRS

[Snacks Provided]

Early-career electrophysiologists are trained to prioritize arrhythmia suppression, procedural success, and guideline-defined endpoints, yet real-world practice often exposes gaps between training and what truly benefits patients. In this candid, case-based session, faculty will challenge five common myths in arrhythmia management, addressing symptom–rhythm correlation, monitoring intensity, definitions of “success,” patient reassurance, and the downstream psychological and clinical impact of our decisions.
 

12:00 - 1:00 PM
Post-PVI Monitoring in 2026: Are We Measuring the Right Things?
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Presenters: 

• Jason G. Andrade, MD, FHRS
• Rod S. Passman, MD, FHRS

[Lunch Provided]

A debate-style session examining optimal rhythm monitoring after AF ablation, including whether pulsed field ablation changes monitoring needs, what endpoints truly matter, and how wearables, serial patch monitoring, and ILRs fit into contemporary practice.

2:30 - 3:45 PM
Optimizing PVC and VT Burden Assessment
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Presenter: Jim W. Cheung, MD, FHRS

Accurate assessment of PVC and ventricular arrhythmia burden is essential for diagnosis, risk stratification, and management decisions, yet monitoring duration varies widely in clinical practice. This session reviews emerging clinical evidence demonstrating that extended monitoring provides superior accuracy and reproducibility for PVC burden compared with shorter monitoring periods. The talk will highlight contemporary datasets, including insights from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy populations, and discuss practical implications for fellows when selecting monitoring strategies to guide patient care.

8:00 - 9:00 AM
The Craziest Cases Every Fellow Should See
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Presenter: Bradley P Knight, MD, FHRS

[Breakfast Provided]

In EP, the ECG often holds the answer—but only if you know how to listen. Through a series of unforgettable cases, this session explores uncommon ECG patterns, diagnostic traps, and clinical decision points that define expert-level electrophysiology.

2:00 - 3:00 PM
AF Burden: A Number We Trust More Than We Should?
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Presenter: Jeffrey S. Healey, MD, FHRS

AF burden is often treated as an objective, definitive metric—but its value depends heavily on how, where, and for how long it is measured. This session challenges common assumptions about AF burden by examining how monitoring duration and device type shape burden estimates and whether different platforms are truly measuring the same phenomenon. Using clinical examples and emerging evidence, faculty will help fellows understand when AF burden is reliable, when it is misleading, and how to use it appropriately to guide patient care.

3:00 - 4:00 PM
HRS Fellows Career Mentoring Reception: Sponsored by iRhythm

This dedicated networking reception brings together Fellows-in-Training and established EP leaders for an afternoon of career connection and mentorship. The reception provides a relaxed, interactive environment to connect with EP leaders, explore diverse career pathways, and gain practical insights on navigating early career decisions. Sponsored by iRhythm, this event is designed to foster meaningful conversations, expand professional networks, and support the next generation of EP leaders.