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In this episode, Drs. Laura Onderko, Aditya Bharadwaj, and David Winchester explore the transition from fellowship to faculty. They share insights on launching your job search, leveraging mentors and sponsors, and tapping into your local American College of Cardiology (ACC) chapter for professional and community support. The conversation also covers the path to becoming a Fellow of the ACC (FACC), navigating contracts and negotiations, and ACC resources available to guide you through the process.          Subscribe to PracticeMadePerfect| 

Welcome to The Second Skillset podcast series! In this fourth episode, our panelists dive into how cardiologists can expand their impact beyond clinical care by engaging in organizational strategy, innovation, and advocacy. Discover how clinical leaders are shaping decisions at the system level, and how you can do the same. Through insightful discussion and real-world examples, you'll learn practical steps to grow your influence, contribute to mission-aligned initiatives, and stay connected to your clinical identity while taking on broader leadership roles.   Subscribe to PracticeMadePerfect|  

In this episode, Drs. Laura Onderko, Zain Asad, and Aditya Bharadwaj delve into how fellows-in-training and early-career cardiologists can strategically build their research careers and assess whether academic medicine is the right fit. The conversation highlights diverse pathways for engaging in research—from participating in clinical trials to securing grant funding—and explores the valuable resources offered by the American College of Cardiology to support aspiring physician-scientists.   Subscribe to PracticeMadePerfect|  

Welcome to The Second Skillset podcast series! In this third episode, our panelists discuss how leadership isn't limited to titles. In cardiovascular care, influence often begins at the bedside. The conversation explores how physicians can lead from where they are by cultivating trust, communicating with clarity, and driving change through collaboration. Listeners will learn practical strategies to expand their impact across teams, departments, and organizational levels, even when they're not "in charge."   Subscribe to PracticeMadePerfect|  

Welcome to The Second Skillset podcast series! In this second episode, our panelists discuss how to build the business fluency needed to engage in the strategic and financial decisions that shape your practice and service line. The conversation covers key financial concepts such as relative value units (RVUs), contribution margin, and value-based care models. Listeners will learn how to collaborate effectively with administrators using business cases and data-driven insights and apply a simple framework to propose and evaluate operational initiatives in their clinical setting.  Subscribe to PracticeMadePerfect|  

Welcome to The Second Skillset podcast series! In this first episode, our panelists explore why non-clinical competencies are no longer optional for cardiologists navigating today's evolving healthcare systems. The conversation highlights how the cardiologist's role is expanding beyond clinical care to include leadership and system-level influence. Listeners will gain insight into the core non-clinical skill domains: leadership, business, and communication. They will also learn how to assess their own strengths and gaps using a structured self-inventory tool.  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|  

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 Messrs. 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