Conference Overview

VT Symposium Overview

The Annual International Symposium on Ventricular Arrhythmias is the preeminent Conference that offers an unparalleled educational experience focused on state-of-the-art information on the pathophysiology and treatment of ventricular arrhythmias, through live case demonstrations, didactic presentations with panel discussions, and lively debates. Educational Sessions are interactive and provide ample opportunity for direct engagement with the world-renowned faculty. Daily Live Case Sessions demonstrate the most up to date techniques for complex ablation procedures.

Two Attendance Options  

In Person Attendance  

Onsite attendance at the Sheraton New York Times Square provides all of the unique benefits that experience affords, including access to every Session, direct engagement with faculty, opportunity to network once again with your colleagues, and the chance to enjoy the sights and sounds of New York City.

Registration to attend in person will include access to every Session, daily breakfasts, lunches and breaks, and the welcome reception, CME Certification, as well as unlimited access to the VT Symposium ON-DEMAND Library.

Conference Venue
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
811 7th Avenue 53rd Street
New York, New York 10019

Lodging: A block of hotel rooms will be reserved for on-site attendees, who will have the opportunity to secure lodging at the VT Symposium 2022 discounted room rate.

Online Attendance

For those who are unable to join in person, online participation and engagement in real-time is made possible from the convenience of a computer or mobile device through the Live Streaming Broadcast Platform.  

Registration to attend online permits access to all live educational programing, the opportunity to directly engage with faculty throughout the duration of the Symposium, CME Certification, as well as unlimited access to the VT Symposium ON-DEMAND Library.

VT Symposium ON-DEMAND Library

The VT Symposium ON-DEMAND library features the video archives from past Conferences.

Target Audience

The VT Symposium has been developed to meet the educational needs of electrophysiologists, cardiologists, and other physicians and associated professionals with an interest in the pathophysiology and management of ventricular arrhythmias.

VT Symposium Features

Live Case Learning

Core to the VT Symposium is the Live Case learning experience that demonstrate optimal clinical decision-making strategies and the most up to date techniques in real-time. Live Case Demonstration Sessions feature Concurrent Cases from the Mount Sinai Hospital and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, which are complemented with interactive discussions between the operators and panelists, who also address attendee questions.

Rapid-Fire Expert Presentations

World-renowned faculty share their insights and expertise on state-of-the-art information on the pathophysiology and treatment of ventricular arrhythmias, and assess late-breaking clinicals and science impacting the field.

Point-Counter Point Debates

Lively Debates present, discuss, and assess opposing viewpoints from leading experts who tackle current topics and controversial issues impacting the field of ventricular arrhythmia management.

Interactive Panel Discussions

Panel discussions, complemented with Q&A sessions, feature global leaders in the field who draw upon their clinical practice and research experience during the interactive and conversational-based forums. Ample time is afforded to address questions raised by attendees.

Attendee Engagement

Attendees are permitted to actively engage with faculty throughout the duration of the Conference by raising questions and sharing their perspectives.

Annual Mark E. Josephson Memorial Lecture

In honor of the late Mark E. Josephson, who was a true educator and pioneer, the annual lecture features an insightful presentation from a luminary in Electrophysiology that is complemented with a Panel Discussion and Q&A session.

Mark E. Josephson Abstract Competition & VT Innovation Award

Practicing Healthcare Professionals are invited to submit an abstract of original research for the opportunity to present to thousands of colleagues worldwide. Research can be in the form of clinical studies, basic science investigations, or preclinical studies which is relevant to the diagnosis or treatment of ventricular arrhythmias.

Submitted abstracts are judged by an expert panel, with the authors of the top 3 abstracts invited to the Symposium (travel and lodging expenses will be paid) to present their work during the Mark E. Josephson Abstract Competition & VT Innovation Award Session. The session features the abstract presentations, and post presentation discussion with the panelists, who, after a brief deliberation, announce the winning abstract. Learn More >>

Continuing Medical Education

The Organizer is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (CME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians, and Contact Hours for Nurses.

The VT Symposium credit designation for the live activity is based upon the cumulative hours of educational programing, for which attendees may claim credit commensurate with the extend of participation in the activity. 

Documentation of awarded credit is provided for in person and online attendees upon the completion of post-activity evaluations. CME and CEU Certificates can be claimed through VT Symposium online CME portal.

Disclosure Statement

It is the policy of the VT Symposium to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its sponsored educational activities. Commercial support from industry does not influence educational content, faculty selection, and/or faculty presentations, and therefore, does not compromise the scientific integrity of the educational activity.

Discussion of off-label product usage during live cases is made at the sole discretion of the faculty. Off-label product discussion and usage are not endorsed by the VT Symposium or the Course Directors.

All planners and faculty participating in accredited continuing education activities sponsored by the Provider are required to disclose to the activities audience any real or apparent conflicts of interest related to the content that they planned or the content of their presentation(s). Anyone not complying with this policy is not permitted to participate in this activity.

Hosting Organizations

The International Symposium on Ventricular Arrhythmias: Pathophysiology & Therapy is hosted by the Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY and the Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA, and the Division of Cardiology.