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 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