MetaCast #16 - Mapping the Heart and the World: Dr. Enrico Ferro’s Global Quest for Innovation

Learn more about the Meta-Analysis Academy: https://is.gd/BM9Xdm.In the episode #16 of MetaCast, we receive Dr. Enrico Ferro, an Electrophysiology Fellow at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and a Medical Officer at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Born and raised in Italy, Dr. Ferro embarked on a remarkable journey to the United States to pursue college at Yale and subsequently earned his MD from Harvard Medical School. With a background that spans global health research in Peru and Malaysia, clinical training at world-renowned institutions, and a passion for innovation in medical devices, Dr. Ferro brings a wealth of insights drawn from both bedside patient care and high-level regulatory work.We discuss his path into electrophysiology, diving into the cutting-edge procedures and technology used to treat arrhythmias. We also explore how Dr. Ferro’s international upbringing shaped his perspective on healthcare delivery, his experiences conducting outcomes research using large datasets, the role he plays as a Medical Officer at the FDA, and much more!