Beyond Day 1

In the fifth episode - part 2, of the Beyond Day 1 podcast series, Martha Ferrara discusses her career progression with Dr. James Peacock and the impact of obtaining a doctorate degree, which enhanced her influence as a nurse practitioner and provided leadership opportunities at White Plains Hospital. Martha shares her involvement with the Heart Rhythm Society, where she chairs the Allied Professional Council and has been involved in developing leadership infrastructure for allied professionals. Both Martha and Dr. Peacock discuss their work in healthcare technology integration, patient care improvements, and the importance of maintaining work-life balance while encouraging mentorship and professional development among healthcare staff.    Doctorate's Impact on Nursing Leadership Martha Ferrara, DNP discussed her career progression and the impact of obtaining a doctorate degree. She was motivated by her mother's example to pursue education and improve patient care. The doctorate degree allowed her to have a greater influence in her role as a nurse practitioner and provided her with a seat at the leadership table at White Plains Hospital. She emphasized that while the degree was challenging, it has been worthwhile for her career advancement and patient care.

In the fourth episode - part 1, of the Beyond Day 1 podcast series, Martha Ferrara, a nurse practitioner and chairperson of Allied Health Professionals at Heart Rhythm Society, reflects on her 40-year nursing career and her role in developing the electrophysiology program at White Plains Hospital. Discussions center on the importance of educating and mentoring nurse practitioners to enhance their role as partners in electrophysiology practices, with emphasis on building strong interdisciplinary relationships and addressing program growth challenges. The team also reviews successful implementations of new technologies and processes in emergency departments, including device interrogations and CareLink Express Mobile, while highlighting the importance of mutual respect and ongoing professional development in their collaborative approach.    Nurse Practitioner's Career Journey: Martha Ferrara, a nurse practitioner at White Plains Hospital and chairperson of the Allied Health Professionals at Heart Rhythm Society, discussed her 40-year career in nursing. She began with an associate's degree and progressed to a doctorate in nursing science, focusing on patient advocacy and education. Ferrara emphasized her ambition to become a nurse practitioner to provide better patient care and collaborate more effectively with physicians.  

In the third episode of the Beyond Day 1 podcast series, Dr. Josh Silverstein from Allegheny Health Network discusses the importance of lab efficiency and quality improvement inside of the lab. He dives into the daily challenges faced in the EP lab, how to work through those challenges, developing an efficient and sustainable work environment, and how to create healthy partnerships between hospital administration and laboratory staff.

In the second episode of the Beyond Day 1 podcast series, renowned electrophysiologist, Dr. James Peacock, discusses the framework for an EP job search. He also addresses some of the most common questions that an electrophysiology fellow might ask as they begin this process before completing their fellowship program and as they start their career. 

In the first episode of the Beyond Day 1 podcast, renowned electrophysiologist, Dr. Gaurav A. Upadhyay, discusses how to navigate priorities once you leave EP fellowship to ensure you have both a successful career as a practicing physician, as well as success in your personal life.

The former program directors of Medtronic CRM's Day 1 fellows program, Dr. Gaurav Upadhyay and Dr. James Peacock, welcome you to the Beyond Day 1 podcast series.  Beyond Day 1 will provide thoughtful guidance on everything you need to know about the world of electrophysiology that you might not have learned during EP fellowship. Listen to guest speakers and experts in the EP community who will help you navigate your first day in practice and beyond.