PACES Newsletter Winter 2021
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PACES NEWSLETTER WINTER 2021
Message from the President
Dear PACES Members,
As we approach the end of 2021, please remember to embrace this season of hope and the promise of new beginnings. So much has happened in 2021, both positive and negative. As we look forward, I think we are all seeking the same things—gratitude, rest, connection and a brighter future.
I wish each and every one of you the happiest of holidays, and I hope you have plenty of peaceful time to spend with your family, friends and colleagues. Most of all, I wish you good health and a brighter 2022.
Some brief updates follow below.
ANNOUNCEMENT: NEW PACES AWARD

Our PACES Allied Professional members make important contributions to the field of Pediatric and Congenital Electrophysiology every day. In order to recognize the outstanding work of exemplary members, the PACES Executive Committee has supported the creation of a Lifetime Achievement Award for AP members going forward.
PLANS FOR PACES MEETINGS IN 2022
Given the ongoing issues with the COVID 19 pandemic, including but not limited to health and safety risks posed by travel, the Executive Committee has decided that most PACES meetings and events will again be virtual in 2022. This includes our annual Business, Education, Research and Quality Improvement meetings. We will hold one in person PACES Award Ceremony on Friday April 29, in the evening, in San Francisco, during the Heart Rhythm Society Annual Scientific Sessions 2022. Further details about the 2022 PACES Award Ceremony will be announced next year.
  • PACES Lifetime Achievement Award – Barb Deal recipient
  • Paul Gillette PACES Research Grant – recipient TBD
  • SADS Foundation Research Grants – recipients TBD
  • New for 2022 – PACES Allied Professional Lifetime Achievement Award- recipient TBD
In addition, some committees may choose to hold small, ad hoc in-person meetings during the Heart Rhythm Society Annual Scientific Sessions 2022.
PACES HAS HAD A BUSY FALL/WINTER – SOME HIGHLIGHTS BELOW
  • In Case you missed it – First HRJ Issue dedicated to Peds & Congenital EP was published in November
  • The Heart Rhythm Journal is the official journal for PACES
  • Thanks to all our members who have submitted research to HRJ for publication, and congratulations to those of you with accepted manuscripts
  • Keep up the great work everyone!

  • PACES Education Meetings Fall 2021 – all well received!
  • October 28, 2021
    • PACES Annual Quality Improvement Meeting (virtual)
  • December 3, 2021
    • PACES and SADS Joint Meeting – Pediatric CPVT: Let’s RYR2gether! (virtual)
  • December 19, 2021
    • Joint Session Indian HRS and PACES at the Digital IHRS Annual Meeting 2021 (virtual)

  • Committee Updates
    • Updates presented by PACES Committee Chairs to the Executive Committee on December 9
    • The Research Committee announced that 2022 PACES Research Award application deadlines will be earlier in 2022 than in prior years in order to align with the earlier HRS Scientific Sessions, now in April
      • Details to follow
    • A link to Zoom recording of the entire meeting will be posted to the website soon
Cheers!
Tess

HRJ Peds November 2021