Introduction of a new section: Fellows Section

DOI: 10.19102/icrm.2016.070707

JOHN D. DAY, MD, FHRS

Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute, Intermountain Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT

The authors report no conflicts of interest for the published content.
Address correspondence to: John D. Day, MD., Intermountain Heart Rhythm Services, Intermountain Medical Center, 5169 Cottonwood St., Suite 510, Eccles Outpatient Care Center, Murray, Utah, 84107. E-mail: John@DrJohnDay.com

On behalf of the Editor-in-Chief, and esteemed editorial board; we are pleased to introduce a new section, entitled “Fellows Innovations”. This new section will serve as a forum which enables fellows to share original research; unique and challenging case reviews, as well as perspectives on a range of approaches and technologies used for mapping and ablative therapy, device implantation, lead extraction, pharmacological therapy, and more.

I am honored to have accepted the Editors position for this exciting and important new section. “Fellows Innovations” offers excellent opportunities for fellows to contribute manuscripts that showcase their research projects, from basic/translational to clinical research, as well technical procedural proficiency. This section will unquestionably draw talented contributors from around the world.

As I reflect back on my fellowship experience, what I enjoyed most was the opportunity to interact with my peers from around the country. This is an opportunity to do just that.

In coming issues, we will announce the establishment of “Year End” awards, which will recognize select fellows whose manuscripts are nominated as the Manuscripts of the Year, by a group of independent Editorial Board Members.

I am thrilled to serve in this new position and look forward to connecting with you either online or at one of our upcoming Fellows meetings.

Call for Action

Author guidelines for submission and manuscript categories can be found at: http://www.innovationsincrm.com/author-guidelines.

Fellows that are currently enrolled into an electrophysiology training program are invited to join the Fellows Editorial Board. The primary responsibilities to serve on the Fellows Editorial Board include:

Contributions to the journal
Review submitted manuscripts (but not with direct responsibility)
Advise on journal policy and scope.

Fellows will have the opportunity to innovate and shape peer-reviewed scientific communication in the field. This would include networking and fostering collaborative efforts with the main Editorial Board Members, especially in developing and emerging scientific topics.

Fellows that have an interest in and commitment to join the Fellows Editorial Board should contact Angelina Wagner, Managing Editor at E-mail: awagner@mediaspheremedical.com, providing the following:

A brief (max. half page) CV, to include your current position.
A summary (max 300 words) of what you can bring to the Fellows Editorial Board and what you hope to gain from it.
In your covering e-mail, please include full contact details.
I sincerely hope you will accept our invitation to join the Fellows Editorial Board.