Greetings from the President
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Dear Colleagues, It is with great pleasure and honor that I extend my warmest greetings to all members of the APHRS community. As the newly appointed President of the APHRS Board, effective January 2025, I am delighted to address and share my vision for the future of our esteemed society. I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to all the Past Presidents, Executive Board members, Committee Members, and Country Representatives for their outstanding leadership and unwavering dedication in advancing the field of cardiac electrophysiology within our region. Building upon these remarkable achievements, I am committed to strengthening the APHRS's role as a global leader further. Together, we will continue to promote excellence, foster innovation, and nurture collaboration in the field of heart rhythm disorders. In 2024, APHRS achieved key milestones in advancing electrophysiology. The APHRS 2024 Congress, led by Dr. Sanders, Dr. Stiles, and our Australian colleagues, united over 3,000 global participants for impactful academic exchange. The Journal of Arrhythmia, under new leadership, is working toward an impact factor 5. Our educational programs thrived both online and offline, and the EP fellowship program continued despite reduced industry support. We upgraded APHRS committees and strengthened leadership with annual evaluations. A budget settlement committee and renewed financial transparency have set a strong foundation for the future. Looking ahead to 2025, APHRS is committed to fostering growth and collaboration in electrophysiology. We aim to elevate the APHRS Congress with a standardized platform as a global leader, promote inclusive education, and establish a non-profit foundation for mission sustainability. Through the APHRS Biobank TFT, we will drive digital health research and encourage innovation through transparent, multi-institutional collaboration. Beyond the science, it's about raising awareness and inspiring action for global heart health through initiatives like Pulse Day, powerd by social media. This is a pivotal moment for APHRS. I believe that the APHRS Congress has become a leading scientific festival in the world. However, it is time to make further progress toward the hill of in-depth education, highly qualified research and publications, and public service. Together, we can amplify our impact, collaborate with leading arrhythmia societies, and advance education, research, and community support to create a healthier future. Let's seize the opportunity with determination and hope. With the support of our dedicated officers and members, I am confident that we will achieve new milestones and positively impact the lives of cardiac arrhythmia patients in the Asia-Pacific region. I would like to ask for your open opinions, sincere support, and prayers for APHRS and a Happy New Year. “ONE EP GROWS UP TOGETHER” Hui-Nam Pak, MD, PhD |
