Agenda 2026
Agenda
Saturday, March 21, 2026 • 9:00 AM - 3:10 PM EST
TALES2026 Highlights
Educational sessions are delivered through an engaging, interactive livestream platform, allowing participants to attend informative lectures, case reviews, and panel discussions that highlight best practices, emerging ideas, optimal clinical decisions, and the latest technological advancements. Through these educational sessions and direct interaction with the distinguished faculty, TALES offers a learning experience that enhances knowledge for immediate application in real-world practice. Attendees are encouraged to engage with faculty throughout TALES by submitting questions through the integrated Q&A portal within the live broadcast platform.
- Session I: Tools and Techniques
- Session II: Emerging Concepts
- Session III: Special Scenarios
- Session IV: Pre-Recorded Cases with Panel Discussions
- Session V: Practical Aspects
- Innovations Case Theater Session
- Virtual Tech Suites
Faculty
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Robert D. Schaller, DO, FHRS
Joshua Cooper, MD, FACC, FHRS
Mouhannad Sadek, MDClaiming Credits
CME Credits may be claimed after TALES2026 by completing an online credit and Evaluation form. 1 certificate is supplied electronically for the cumulative CME Credits earned, based on the extent of participation in the activity.
Target Audience
This educational activity is designed for cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, fellows-in-training, advanced practice providers, nurses, and technicians.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:
- Evaluate the application of different lead extraction tools and methods in practice.
- Explore emerging concepts, best practices, and practical aspects of lead extraction.
- Assess important lead extraction factors in various clinical case scenarios
- Discuss emerging concepts in lead extraction.
Accreditation Statement
MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med have organized and carried out this activity to enhance patient care. Ciné-Med is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide ongoing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians. This educational activity is accredited for a maximum of 5.75 AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 Credits™ for Physicians. Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals. All other healthcare professionals will receive a Certificate of Participation. Consult your professional licensing board for information on the applicability and acceptance of Certificates of Participation for activities designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Disclosure Policy
MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med adhere to accreditation requirements concerning industry support of continuing medical education. Speakers are required to openly disclose any limitations of data and/or any discussion of any off-label, experimental, or investigational uses of drugs or devices in their presentations. Speakers will disclose any relationships at the beginning of their presentations.
All MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med employees with content-control responsibilities have indicated they have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
It is the policy of MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med to ensure balance, independent objectivity, and scientific rigor in all educational programs it supports. All faculty members participating in educational activities are required to disclose to the program audience any real of apparent conflicts of interest held within the past 12 months.
MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med implement a mechanism to identify and resolve all conflicts of interest before delivering the educational activity to learners.
Non-Endorsement Statement
MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med confirm that sound educational principles have been demonstrated in the development of this educational offering, as evidenced by reviews of its objectives, teaching plan, faculty, and activity evaluation process. MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med does not endorse or support the actual opinions or material content as presented by the speaker(s) and/or sponsoring organization.
Host and Sponsoring Institution
TALES is supported by a grant from the PENN EP Educational Fund and is hosted by the University of Pennsylvania EP Program.
Educational grant support provided by:
Commercial supporters coming soon
Organizer:
MediaSphere Medical, LLC and Ciné-Med
Joint Providership
MediaSphere Medical, LLC and Ciné-Med
Registration
Registration
Complimentary registration permits access to the TALES2026 immersive Real-Time Live Stream, direct faculty engagement, CME Certification, and advanced priority access to the On-Demand Archive.
Date and Times
Saturday, March 21, 2026 • 9:00 AM – 3:10 PM EST
Accessing the Live-Stream
Accessing the Live-Stream Upon successful registration, you will receive a confirmation email with your Unique Live-Stream Digital Pass, which provides universal access to the real-time stream across your multiple devices.
The agenda follows Eastern Standard Time. Check the World Clock to find the time in the region from where you will participate in TALES2026.
Submitting Questions
Attendees are encouraged to engage with faculty throughout TALES by submitting questions through the integrated Q&A portal within the live broadcast platform.
Social Network Moderator
Follow Dr. Edward Schloss (@EJSMD) on X, Medical Director of the Cardiac Rhythm Device Program at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, who will provide expert perspectives throughout #TALES2026.
Virtual Tech Suites
TALES features Virtual Tech Suites that serve as educational resources to enhance clinical knowledge of advances in technologies and techniques for cardiac implantable electronic device lead extraction and management.
Claiming Credits and CME Certificate Fulfillment
TALES2026 is CME-accredited. Credits may be claimed directly on the website immediately after the Conference. 1 CME Certificate is supplied electronically for the cumulative CME Credits earned commensurate with the extent of participation. (Total Available Credits: 5.75 AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 Credits™)
