Building the Future of EP Through Service and Coaching: A Letter to Our Future Leaders.
6 days ago
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By Robert-Marian Alexandru, FESC, FHRS, IBHRE CEPS
My journey in cardiac electrophysiology has been a lifelong passion, starting 26 years ago, and sharing those experiences with the next generation of learners is incredibly meaningful to me and it’s an honor.
My IBHRE Story: From Exam to Leadership
My involvement with the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) began in 2011 when I passed the certification exam for the Allied Professional. Since then, my commitment has grown from being an IBHRE Ambassador in 2013 to my current roles as Chair of the IBHRE Professional Resources Task Force and a member of the CEPS Job Task Analysis (JTA) task force. I was driven by a desire to support excellence in our field, ensuring that no matter where a patient is treated, they receive care from a validated expert. One moment that pushed me and fueled my enthusiasm was when a friend told me his younger son said that, when he grows up, he wants to be an expert bioengineer like me. I felt amazing seeing that my work inspired young people to grow and develop.
The Impact of Service
Volunteering has been one of the main factors in my growth. While I have supported thousands of complex procedures clinically, my service work allowed me to see the "big picture" of global healthcare. It's a two-way street. By strengthening our certifications, I've become a better educator in my regional role.
Advice for Early Career Professionals
To those just starting, my advice is simple: Seek validation, then seek involvement.
Get Certified: Pursuing credentials like the IBHRE CEPS early on builds immediate credibility
Raise Your Hand: Don’t wait for an invitation to lead. Start by volunteering for local societies or task forces—it is the fastest way to build a network of mentors.
Advice for Experienced Professionals
For my fellow veterans, I encourage you to re-engage through mentorship and coaching. After 26 years in the hospital and corporate environments, becoming a CHART Healthcare Academy Certified Coach in 2024 gave me a renewed sense of purpose. Taking on new challenges, like my recent fellowship with the European Society of Cardiology (FESC) and with the Heart Rhythm Society (FHRS), keeps the spark alive and ensures our hard-earned wisdom is passed on.
Best regards,
Robert-Marian Alexandru, FESC, FHRS, IBHRE CEPS
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