Event Overview
Electrophysiology (EP) continues to evolve rapidly, yet significant inequities persist across patient care, workforce diversity, and global access to EP services.
This session will examine the current state of electrophysiology through three critical lenses:
- The patient experience and disparities in care
- The professional realities of EP physicians, particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds
- The global landscape of EP program development
Through focused presentations and a closing discussion, this program will offer practical insights and foster meaningful dialogue on advancing access and equity in EP—both in the U.S. and internationally.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Identify disparities in EP care delivery and procedural access among underserved populations
- Analyze challenges impacting workforce diversity and retention in electrophysiology
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Evaluate real-world strategies for building EP programs in underserved regions domestically and globally
Program Co-Chairs
F. Michael Toca, MD
Managing Partner, Cardiac Electrophysiologist
Total Cardiology of Atlanta
Associate Professor, Morehouse School of Medicine
Ijeoma Ekeruo, MD
Cardiac Electrophysiologist
Arrhythmia Care Center
Agenda & Faculty
The EP Care Gap: Disparities in Access, Outcomes, and Patient Experience
Larry R. Jackson II, MD, MHSc
Duke University Medical Center
Inside the Field: Challenges and Realities for Underrepresented EP Physicians
Kelvin Bush, MD
San Antonio Military Medical Center
Global Circuits: Building EP Programs Where They’re Needed Most
Ogundu Ngwu, MD
Kaiser Permanente Cardiology Office
Focus Areas:
• Health equity in EP care
• Workforce diversity
• Global program development
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