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. Despite tremendous growth in the numbers of electrophysiologists (EPs) entering the field, the number of Black EPs remains disproportionately low.
Black EPs have traditionally been underrepresented at the executive level within the healthcare ecosystem. Furthermore, representation of Black EPs at national heart rhythm-related symposia and meetings, research consortia, and in heart rhythm related publications is unbalanced. In health care, this underrepresentation has implications for improving inclusivity and decision-making, for addressing issues related to access and well-being among underserved communities. This underrepresentation not only impacts the well-being of communities, but it also impacts the well-being of our organization.
This lack of diversity within the EP field presents an opportunity to drive change from within our organization. The Society's objective is to close this unwanted diversity gap. GLOBE is an executive-level leadership program, expertly curated to support the needs of Black EPs while developing opportunities to increase their visibility within their institutions and the EP ecosystem at large.
GLOBE will provide Black electrophysiologists access to peer-to-peer networking, subject matter experts, and coaching to enhance their career trajectory.
As the leading organization for EP leaders, the value of being a part of this career shaping experience is unparalleled.
Program Eligibility & Commitment
GLOBE offers electrophysiologists who identify as Black, the opportunity to enhance their leadership and career development skills through education, coaching, and building professional networks. GLOBE will be delivered as a cohort-based, one-year program that focuses on leadership training, face-to-face networking opportunities, and educational sessions which will provide the knowledge and skills needed to enhance the path of leadership within HRS and academic or private practice medicine.
The 2025-2026 GLOBE program is led by Chair Jonathan Chrispin, MD and Vice Chair Cicely Dye, MD.
The 2025-2026 GLOBE 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 (expenses covered by HRS)
- November 2025: Webinar
- February 2026: Leadership Retreat (All expenses covered by HRS)
- March 2026: Webinar
- April 2026: Reception at Heart Rhythm 2026 (travel expenses to meeting not covered by HRS)
Applications
Complete applications consist of four criteria:
- A completed online application, which includes background and contact information, leadership experience in organized medicine and/or the community, and a 250-750 word written personal statement describing your healthcare passions and leadership goals.
- A letter of reference from colleagues (ie: fellow physicians, section leader, division chief, program director, senior administrator other care team members) that speaks to the applicant's leadership performance or potential and commitment to continued development.
- A current CV.
Note: Each of the criteria 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 are evaluated by HRS' GLOBE Chair and Vice Chair. They make their selections based on a variety of metrics, taking into consideration that the candidate has exhibited a commitment to leadership development over time and desires to invest time and energy into further developing their leadership skills. The GLOBE Chair and Vice Chair reserve the right to decline application(s) based on its sole and absolute discretion.
Applications for the 2025-2026 GLOBE 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.
GLOBE Class of 2024-2025
Oluwole M. Adegbala, MD
University of California, San Diego
Kolade Muchaili Agboola, MD
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Dedric Clarke, MD
Touro Infirmary
Olubadewa Fatunde, MD, MPH
Mayo Clinic, AZ
Matthew D. Henriques, MD
Stony Brook University Hospital
Quentin Loyd, MD
University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital
Stephen Manu, MD
Akron Children's Hospital
Jason J. Payne, MD
University of Nebraska Medical Canter
Suchelis Rhodd, MD
Howard University Hospital
Afolabi O. Sangosanya, MD, FHRS
Bay Pines VAMC
Tolulope Taiwo Shogade, MBChB
University of Uyo Teaching Hospital
Francis Ugowe, MD
Duke University Hospital
Edwin T. Zishiri, MD
Minneapolis Heart Institute
GLOBE Class of 2023-2024
Bosede Afloabi, MD, FHRS
Hakeen Ayinde, MD, MS
Kelvin Bush, MD, CCDS
Godefroy Chery, MD
Ijeoma Ekeruo, MD, FHRS
Brittany Heard, MD
Sami Idris MBBS, MD, CEPS-A
Latoya Linton-Frazier, MD, MS
Rueben Mutagaywa
Ogundu Ngwu, MD
Niailah Ochai, DO
Amole Ojo, MD, FHRS
Eze Okeagu, MD, MPH
Samuel Omotoye, MD, FHRS
Kofi Osei, MD, MSci
Mohamed Salim, MD, CEPS-A