[Women in electrophysiology: taking the right course of action]

Electrophysiology is a demanding and fascinating cardiac subspecialty, in which few women are working although women indicate an interest in specializing in this field during their cardiology training. Female role models are particularly important to motivate and to encourage young female physicians to become electrophysiological specialists. In order to attract more women to management positions, it is important to take measures to reconcile work and family and to clearly specify selection criteria for management positions.