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In this episode, sponsored by the ACC's Women in Cardiology (WIC) Section, we explore how women around the world build their careers in cardiology. Dr. Angela Koh hosts two distinguished interventional cardiologists, Dr. Saeko Takahashi and Dr. Joanna J. Wykrzykowska, who have made significant contributions to the field in their respective countries. With extensive training across multiple continents, they share their diverse experiences, insights, and the unique challenges they've navigated while advancing their careers in cardiology. 

Artificial intelligence (AI) holds incredible promise to transform clinical practice—but what's standing in the way of adoption? In the final episode of our Harnessing the Power of AI for Physician Empowerment series, Dr. Effie Andrikopoulou is joined by Drs. Sneha Jain and Shiv Rao to explore the real-world barriers to AI implementation. From workflow integration to clinician engagement and institutional barriers, this discussion unpacks what's holding healthcare back—and how we can move forward. Tune in for insights, practical strategies, and an inspiring vision for the future of AI in cardiology.   Related References:   He J, Baxter SL, Xu J, Xu J, Zhou X, Zhang K. The practical implementation of artificial intelligence technologies in medicine. Nat Med 2019;25:30-36.  Murray E, Burns J, May C. et al. Why is it difficult to implement e-health initiatives? A qualitative study. Implement Sci 2011;6:6.  Whicher D, Ahmed M, Thadaney Israni S, Matheny ME, editors. Artificial Intelligence in Health Care: The Hope, the Hype, the Promise, the Peril. Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US); 2023.   Subscribe to PracticeMadePerfect|

This series of podcasts sponsored by the ACC's Women in Cardiology (WIC) Section and led by Dr. Angela Koh. In this episode, Dr. Koh hosts Drs. Sharmila Dorbala and Victoria Delgado who share their personal experiences in becoming a woman leader in cardiology. Drs. Dorbala and Delgado elaborate on how the landscape of women leadership in cardiology has changed, their paths towards becoming successful leaders in their field, and tips for women who wish to ascend towards leadership positions.        Subscribe to PracticeMadePerfect|  

In this episode, hosted by the ACC Women in Cardiology (WIC) Advocacy Work Group, Drs. Kamala Tamirisa and Keerthana Pakanati welcome distinguished guests Drs. Lipi Roy and Amit Goyal to explore innovative strategies in cardiovascular education, media engagement, and leadership empowerment. Tune in for insights that bridge medicine and impactful storytelling.   Subscribe to PracticeMadePerfect| Claim CME Credit 

In this second episode in a three-part series of episodes focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) in cardiology, Dr. Effie Andrikopoulou hosts Dr. Nishath Quader and Mr. Demetri Giannikopoulos to discover how innovative AI solutions can tackle one of the biggest challenges facing today's cardiologists—burnout. Explore the transformative power of AI-driven automation in reducing administrative burdens and streamlining day-to-day tasks. Hear real-world success stories that discuss not only the potential but also challenges of integrating AI into everyday clinical practice.              Suggested Materials:   Sinsky C, Colligan L, Li L, et al. Allocation of physician time in ambulatory practice: a time and motion study in 4 specialties. Ann Intern Med 2016;165:753–60.  Topol EJ. High-performance medicine: the convergence of human and artificial intelligence. Nat Med 2019;25:44-56.   Subscribe to PracticeMadePerfect| Claim CME Credit 

In the first of a three-part series on artificial intelligence (AI) in cardiology, Dr. Effie Andrikopoulou is joined by two leading cardiologists, Drs. Ashley Beecy and Rohan Khera, to explore how AI is transforming the field. Discover how AI is reshaping physician workflows, enhancing decision-making, and improving patient care without replacing human expertise. Hear real-world examples of AI in action, including insights into digital twins and their potential to revolutionize clinical practice. Gain practical advice on navigating this new era of physician-AI collaboration.     Suggested Materials:   Thangaraj PM, Benson SH, Oikonomou EK, Asselbergs FW, Khera R. Cardiovascular care with digital twin technology in the era of generative artificial intelligence. Eur Heart J 2024;45:4808-21.  Mooghali M, Stroud AM, Yoo DW, et al. Trustworthy and ethical AI-enabled cardiovascular care: a rapid review. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 2024;24:247.   Subscribe to PracticeMadePerfect| Claim CME Credit 

Welcome to the Cardiovascular (CV) Dyad Leadership Strategic Planning Series! In this fourth and final episode, Ms. Ellie Huff will interview Mr. Bart Reeves and Dr. Geoffrey Rose on how to measure and track success after a strategic plan has been developed and implemented within the CV Service Line. Listen as these experts share best practices for measuring success, how to continually update a strategic plan, and ways to pivot when the environment may change. As this series has showcased, developing a strategic plan is most effective when done in a dyad, collaborative way.      https://www.acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2024/10/03/16/50/PMP_04oct2024   https://www.acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2024/11/01/14/43/PMP_01nov2024  https://www.acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2024/11/08/15/10/PMP_08nov2024 

The well-being of the cardiovascular (CV) workforce is critical to achieving the mission of the American College of Cardiology. CV professionals are faced with increasing work hours and a climbing risk of burnout. Fostering career flexibility at all stages of the professional lifespan can improve satisfaction, combat burnout, increase career longevity, and address diversity and inclusion. In this episode, Drs. Newton Wiggins, Stanley Liu, and Sandra Lewis discuss the importance of finances and how aligning your financial situation with your values can foster career flexibility and improve clinician well-being.   

In this PracticeMadePerfect episode, Drs. Melanie Sulistio and Michael Ayers discuss the diverse ways medical education can contribute to your career plans. Listen as they delve into how to make your efforts in medical education “count” towards your promotion and career trajectory.              Subscribe to PracticeMadePerfect| Claim CME Credit 

Welcome to the Cardiovascular (CV) Dyad Leadership Strategic Planning Series! In episode three of four, Ms. Amy Brownell will interview Ms. Corrin McCloskey and Dr. Joseph Goeke on developing a strategic plan for sub-specialty programs with the CV Service Line. Listen as these experts share strategic development best practices, the impact that sub-specialty programs can have on the entire service line, and the importance of including these elements in the overall strategic plan. Developing a strategic plan is most effective when done in a dyad, collaborative way.      Subscribe to PracticeMadePerfect|  

Welcome to the Cardiovascular (CV) Dyad Leadership Strategic Planning Series! In episode two of four, Dr. Tom Draper talks with Mr. Adam DeJong and Dr. Malissa Wood about efforts required in the development phase of a strategic plan document including evaluating current state performance, leveraging external data, and initiating feedback from key stakeholders. This episode affirms the development process of a strategic plan is most effectively accomplished when done in a dyad, collaborative way.   Subscribe to PracticeMadePerfect|  

Welcome to the Cardiovascular (CV) Dyad Leadership Strategic Planning Series! In episode one of four, Dr. Jeff Carstens discusses with Drs. Tom Draper and Michael Montgomery steps to developing a strategic plan for the CV service line. The conversation will center around key building blocks, data, stakeholders, and processes that should be established at the start of the process. Developing a strategic plan is most effective when done in a dyad, collaborative way.   Subscribe to PracticeMadePerfect|  

In this episode, Drs. Kamala Tamirisa and Sophia Mercadante host Drs. Ankur Kalra and Payal Kohli for a discussion of how to build a brand for self and for the cardiology community – from a platform of connectivity to networking, sponsorship, and a space of unique purpose to reach other colleagues across the world and patients.  

In this episode of Practice Made Perfect, Dr. Ravi Thakker, ACC Fellows-in-Training (FIT) Council Member and FIT Section Editor-in-Chief, interviews interventional cardiologist Dr. Mirza Umair Khalid on how general cardiology fellows can best prepare for interventional cardiology fellowship. Balancing clinical duties with education, research, administrative interests, and tips for FITs transitioning to being early career interventional cardiologists are discussed.   Subscribe to PracticeMadePerfect 

“Manuscript Preparation from the Lens of an Editor” is a new podcast series/initiative by the ACC Fellows in Training (FIT) Leadership Council to provide ACC editorial fellows, and FITs in general, with quick, easy, actionable tips on how to publish more successfully. In this episode, Editor-in-Chief of the ACC FIT section, Dr. Mohamad Khattab, interviews Dr. Julia Grapsa, who provides tips on how to publish your science from the perspective of an editor who regularly reviews manuscript submissions.    Subscribe to PracticeMadePerfect| Claim CME Credit 

Cardiology is a data rich specialty. Collating and effectively tracking and sharing performance data is critical to strategic operations. In part 2 of this 2 part podcast, the ACC Cardiovascular (CV) Dyad Leadership Workgroup discusses how to utilize a CV dashboard to assess, communicate and optimize operations. Host Dr. Jeff Carstens evaluates with Dr. Tom Draper and Ms. Kay Stewart-Huey some best practices for CV team members on how to use CV dashboards for operations management. 

Cardiology is a data rich specialty. Collating and effectively tracking and sharing performance data is critical to strategic operations. In part 1 of this 2 part podcast, the ACC Cardiovascular (CV) Dyad Leadership Workgroup discusses how to construct a CV dashboard that could then be used to leverage operational and strategic discussions with CV, hospital, or system leadership. Dr. Tom Draper hosts a panel discussion with Drs. Alex Zimmerman, George Ruiz, and Emily Keltner to explore some best practices for CV team members to develop and utilize CV dashboards. 

Welcome to a new series, “Conversations Around Fertility and Reproductive Health” sponsored by ACC's Women in Cardiology (WIC) Section and led by Dr. Kamala Tamirisa. This final episode is hosted by Dr. Gina Lundberg, WIC Leadership Council Chair, who hosts Drs. Noel Bairey-Merz and Pamela Douglas and for a discussion on the leadership efforts at institutional, organizational, and the individual level, as WIC leaders reading issues surrounding infertility and pregnancy complications. The impact of the American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) is also noted.   These cardiovascular experts describe what every woman must know before and in medical school, during training and career path, as a mentor/program director/attending physician/peer about family planning when pursuing (or planning to pursue) a career in cardiology.   References:           Lai K, Garvey EM, Velazco CS, et al. High infertility rates and pregnancy complications in female physicians indicate a need for culture change. Ann Surg 2023;277:367-72.  Rangel EL, Castillo-Angeles M, Easter SR, et al. Incidence of infertility and pregnancy complications in US female surgeons. JAMA Surg 2021;156:905–15.  

In this episode, Drs. Zain Asad and Poonam Velagapudi invite Drs. Ana Barac and Eric Yang  to share their strategy on building a successful cardio-oncology program. Listen as these experts in the field review needs assessment and feasibility, elements of a multidisciplinary team, and evaluating a successful cardio-oncology program.   Subscribe to PracticeMadePerfect| Claim CME Credit 

Welcome to a new series, “Conversations Around Fertility and Reproductive Health” sponsored by ACC's Women in Cardiology (WIC) Section and led by Dr. Kamala Tamirisa. In this episode, Dr. Tamirisa hosts Drs. Annabelle Volgman and Eugene Yang who will discuss the practical aspects of family, career, and the juggling act, and take-home messages based on their experience.   Drs. Volgman and Yang describe what every woman must know before and in medical school, during training and career path, as a mentor/program director/attending physician/peer about family planning when pursuing (or planning to pursue) a career in cardiology.     Suggested Materials:   References:           Lai K, Garvey EM, Velazco CS, et al. High infertility rates and pregnancy complications in female physicians indicate a need for culture change. Ann Surg 2023;277:367-72.  Rangel EL, Castillo-Angeles M, Easter SR, et al. Incidence of infertility and pregnancy complications in US female surgeons. JAMA Surg 2021;156:905–15.  

Welcome to a new series, “Conversations Around Fertility and Reproductive Health” sponsored by ACC's Women in Cardiology (WIC) Section and led by Dr. Kamala Tamirisa. In this episode, Dr. Tamirisa hosts Drs. Gillian Murtaugh and Julia Grapsa who will discuss their personal journey to parenthood as WIC, including family planning, pregnancy, and infertility issues.    Drs. Murtaugh and Grapsa describe what every woman must know before and in medical school, during training and career path, as a mentor/program director/attending physician/peer about planning pregnancy while pursuing (or planning to pursue) a career in cardiology.     Suggested Materials:   References:    Lai K, Garvey EM, Velazco CS, et al. High infertility rates and pregnancy complications in female physicians indicate a need for culture change. Ann Surg 2023;277:367-72.  Rangel EL, Castillo-Angeles M, Easter SR, et al. Incidence of infertility and pregnancy complications in US female surgeons. JAMA Surg 2021;156:905–15.  

In this episode, Drs. Purvi Parwani, Jannel Lawrence and Ms. Tasha Phillips-Wilson, discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the field of cardiology and, more specifically, Dr. Parwani's experience as an international medical graduate (IMG) who has excelled in the field of cardiology. Listen as the experts discuss greater understanding of social determinants of health and the renewed focus on DEI.   Subscribe to PracticeMadePerfect| ​​Claim CME Credit 

In this episode, Drs. Sanah Christopher and Poonam Velagapudi invite Drs. Bill Lombardi and Lorenzo Azzalini to share their experiences building a new program for Early Career Cardiologists. Listen as the experts define best practices for establishing a new program, managing challenges, and avoiding common pitfalls, and overall professional and personal growth as an Early Career professional.  

Welcome to a new series, “Conversations Around Fertility and Reproductive Health” sponsored by ACC's Women in Cardiology Section and led by Dr. Kamala Tamirisa. In this episode, Dr. Tamirisa hosts Dr. Torie Comeaux Plowden for a discussion on family planning, pregnancy, and infertility issues for women in medicine, specifically cardiology. Dr. Comeaux Plowden describes what every woman must know before and in medical school, during training and on her career path, as a mentor/program director/attending physician/peer about the planning and timing of pregnancy while pursuing (or planning to pursue) a career in cardiology.   Suggested Materials:       Lai K, Garvey EM, Velazco CS, et al. High infertility rates and pregnancy complications in female physicians indicate a need for culture change. Ann Surg 2023;277:367-72.  Rangel EL, Castillo-Angeles M, Easter SR, et al. Incidence of infertility and pregnancy complications in US female surgeons. JAMA Surg 2021;156:905–15.  

In this episode, Drs. Rosy Thachil and Shashank Sinha continue their series, "Conversations with Critical Care Cardiologists" sponsored by ACC's Critical Care Cardiology (CCC) Section. Listen to Drs. Sinha and Thachil as they interview leading critical care cardiologists Drs. Lorrel Toft and Penelope Rampersad who describe their journeys to CCC, as well as their experiences as women practicing in the acute cardiovascular space. Tune in to learn about pathways to CCC, leadership, microaggressions, and strategies to improve representation! Also don't forget to check out our previous Women in Cardiology CCC webinar at ACC Critical Care Cardiology Clinical Section Webinar: Women in Critical Care Cardiology - American College of Cardiology.  

In this episode, Drs. Poonam Velagapudi and Babar Basir from the ACC's Early Career Council interview Dr. Frank Amico, an interventional, heart failure and transplant cardiologist. Hear Dr. Amico describe how a life-altering accident enhanced his personal and professional commitments, and how that event influenced his determination to practice medicine and more importantly, to maintain wellness and work-life balance. 

Building on Episode 1 of the cardiovascular (CV) Dyad Leadership Workgroup panel on CV team staffing challenges, this episode will focus on retention of CV team members to minimize staffing challenges. Tom Draper, MBA, FACC hosts a panel discussion with Michael Montgomery, MS, Corrin McCloskey, MPH, and Evan Ownby, MD, FACC to explore strategies and best practices for retaining CV team members and how a dyad leadership model can be leveraged to create and improve the culture of your team.  

In this episode, Aditya Bharadwaj, MD, FACC and Poonam Velagapudi, MD, FACC discuss the role of involvement of professional societies for early career cardiologists. Joined by Dipti Itchhaporia, MD, MACC and Alaide Chieffo, MD, hear these experts share their journey from the grassroots to the top of their respective professional societies.    Subscribe to PracticeMadePerfect| Claim CME Credit 

Recruitment of cardiovascular (CV) team members has been one of the most difficult challenges for physician and administrative dyad leaders over the past several years. In this episode 1 of 2, the ACC CV Dyad Leadership Workgroup discusses the impact these staffing challenges can have on operations and recruitment strategies that have been effective in their respective organizations. Tom Draper, MBA, FACC hosts a panel discussion with Sheryl Booth, RT(R), MHA, Anand Singh, MSA, and Jeff Carstens, MD, FACC to explore some best practices for CV team recruitment and how a dyad leadership model can be the secret to success.  

In this episode of Practice Made Perfect, Giuseppe Biondi-Zoccai, MD and Candice Silversides, MD, FACC offer their thoughts on the most common mistakes found in scholarly manuscripts and how to avoid them. Poonam Velagapudi, MD, MS, FACC and Monica Verdoia, MD moderate this discussion on the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration, study planning, basic statistics, and optimal decisions when finalizing and publishing a manuscript.   Subscribe to PracticeMadePerfect| Claim CME Credit 

In this episode, Drs. Ritu Sachdeva and Jennifer Co-Vu discuss with Drs. Aamisha Gupta and Kamala Tamirisa the professional pathway towards pediatric cardiology, an exciting career option with an immense potential for growth. Listen as these experts share their views on clinical burden, innovations and research, and highlights of collaborative care.    Suggested Materials: (You can include formal references external to ACC.org here. Please list numerically as formal citations. Example: Cannon JA, Moffitt P, Perez-Moreno AC, et al. Cognitive impairment and heart failure: systematic review and meta-analysis. J Card Fail 2017;23:464-75).          Subscribe to PracticeMadePerfect| Claim CME Credit 

In this episode, Dr. Kamala Tamirisa, ACC Women in Cardiology Practice Made Perfect host, invites Drs. Eugene Yang and Joseph Marine for a discussion on promoting active allies for women in the medical field. Listen as the group shares experiences and advice on promoting gender equity through supporting and sponsoring women in research, clinical cardiology, leadership, publications, salary, and parental leave.    Subscribe to PracticeMadePerfect|  

Presented by the ACC Women in Cardiology Section, in this episode Drs. Usha Tedrow, Stacy Howell and Maully Shah discuss the latest data in Cardiac Electrophysiology: Plugged Pathway, Pay Gap and Underrepresentation of Women Operators. Hosted by Dr. Kamala Tamirisa. Subscribe on iTunes | Subscribe on Google Play |

Presented by the ACC Women in Cardiology Sectio. This episode focuses on healing the healer by being mindful and creative, with interviews with social media powerhouse and advocate, Dr. Danielle Belardo and accomplished songwriter, singer, and TEDMED speaker, Dr. Suzanne Brown Sacks. Hosted by Dr. Kamala Tamirisa.

Presented by the ACC Women in Cardiology Section. In this episode, Dr. Sharonne Hayes, Dr. Gina Lundberg, and Dr. Laxmi Mehta focus on meaningful workplace relationships, harassment prevention, and burnout. Hosted by Dr. Kamala Tamirisa.  

Presented by the ACC Women in Cardiology Section. In this episode, Dr. Minnow Walsh and Dr. Martha Gulati equip listeners with information on navigating family and medical leave, pregnancy, and research grants in the medical field. Hosted by Dr. Kamala Tamirisa.

Presented by the ACC Women in Cardiology Section, in this episode, Dr. Sherry-Ann Brown and Dr. Garima Sharma share their experience pursing unique career paths in cardiology. Hosted by Dr. Kamala Tamirisa.

In this episode, Alison Bailey, MD, FACC, hosts Cathie Biga, MSN, RN, FACC, and Joseph Goeke, MD, FACC in a discussion on recent updates around hospital-based billing.

In this episode, Alison Bailey, MD, FACC, hosts Lacey Buckler, DNP, ACNP-BC; Craig Beavers, PharmD, FACC; and Steve Manoukian, MD, FACC, in a discussion about career transitions and what it’s like on the other side when they switched from clinical to administration roles.  

In this episode, Alison Bailey, MD, FACC, hosts Deirdre Mattina, MD, FACC, in a discussion about Dr. Mattina’s life, interests, and the role of dance and wellness in her life. Did someone say Radio City Rockette?

In this episode, Alison Bailey, MD, FACC, hosts Toniya Singh, MBBS, FACC; John Erwin, MD, FACC; and Richard Chazal, MD, MACC, in a discussion about how to choose a new partner.

In this episode, Alison Bailey, MD, FACC, hosts Cathie Biga, MSN, RN, FACC; Geoff Rose, MD, FACC; and Bo Walpole, MD, MBA, FACC, in a discussion on important topics for our cardiovascular care team and the entire service line in 2021.

In this episode, Alison Bailey hosts Cathie Biga, Ed Fry, and Vance Chunn in the second part of a discussion about what value cardiology brings to a larger organization.

In this episode, Alison Bailey hosts Cathie Biga, Ed Fry, and Vance Chunn in the first part of a discussion about what value cardiology brings to a larger organization.

In this episode, Alison Bailey hosts Geoff Rose and Jesse Adams in a discussion about how to maintain autonomy in an integrated practice.

In this episode, Alison Bailey hosts James Beckerman in a discussion about some of his unique hobbies, including chainsaw carving, and how he got interested in them.