EHRA is now been in existence for 5 years and has over 2,000 members and 8 committees. Via our activities, we strive to provide the best possible tools, education and information in international electrophysiology. While the Board and some committees have changed this past year, enthusiasm and commitment remains, and we are proud to share some of our achievements.
An extremely successful EHRA Training Fellowship programme launched in 2007 for young Physicians wishing to gather top-level training in clinical electrophysiology in Europe, was repeated in 2008 with top notch applications.
The editorial board of the journal, led by Professor A.J. Camm thrives with over 4700 subscriptions and increased international article submissions, demonstrating an enhanced visibility and reputation.
The Education, Scientific Documents, Scientific Initiatives and Accreditation Committees have surpassed themselves in knowledge dissemination via simulator and pharmacology courses, preparatory courses for exams, policy conferences, slide resources, key reference library, consensus documents, and accreditation exams. New initiatives are in the pipeline, and the Web and Communications Committee is vital, providing tools and ideas to make this available to our members.
The National Society Committee organised its second “EHRA Summit” in April, where Presidents and Chairpersons of European Societies of Electrophysiology and Arrhythmias met to discuss guideline implementation.
Alliances with other ESC associations via joint congress sessions and activities continue to flourish, as well as our partnership with Cardiostim (with 20 EHRA sessions held in June) and HRS, with whom we begin the writing of our 3rd joint document.
EUROPACE 2007 saw great results in Lisbon with over 4000 attendees and preparations are underway for Berlin 21-24 June 2009 (in collaboration with Cardiostim).
The EHRA Board continues to look for new ideas and active members who share our enthusiasm and dedication and we take this opportunity to thank all the players in helping build EHRA to what it is today.
Josep Brugada
President of the European Heart Rhythm Association
Silvia G. Priori, MD, PhD
Past President of the European Heart Rhythm Association
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