Episodes

  • ACC Practice Made Perfect: Manuscript Preparation from the Lens of an Editor

    ACC Practice Made Perfect: Manuscript Preparation from the Lens of an Editor
    Apr 5 2024

    “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.

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    14 mins
  • ACC Practice Made Perfect: CV Dyad Leadership Panel Discussion: Part 2 – How to Effectively Use a CV Dashboard to Run Operations

    ACC Practice Made Perfect: CV Dyad Leadership Panel Discussion: Part 2 – How to Effectively Use a CV Dashboard to Run Operations
    Feb 16 2024

    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. 
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    22 mins
  • ACC Practice Made Perfect: CV Dyad Leadership Panel Discussion: Part 1 – Constructing and Leveraging CV Dashboards for Leaders

    ACC Practice Made Perfect: CV Dyad Leadership Panel Discussion: Part 1 – Constructing and Leveraging CV Dashboards for Leaders
    Jan 29 2024

    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. 
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    29 mins
  • ACC Practice Made Perfect: Fertility and Reproductive Health: ACC and AMWA Efforts to Address the Issues

    ACC Practice Made Perfect: Fertility and Reproductive Health: ACC and AMWA Efforts to Address the Issues
    Dec 18 2023
    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.  
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    18 mins
  • ACC Practice Made Perfect: Building a Successful Cardio-Oncology Program

    ACC Practice Made Perfect: Building a Successful Cardio-Oncology Program
    Dec 8 2023

    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. 

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    24 mins
  • ACC Practice Made Perfect: Fertility and Reproductive Health: Juggling Act of Family, Planning, and Career Goals

    ACC Practice Made Perfect: Fertility and Reproductive Health: Juggling Act of Family, Planning, and Career Goals
    Dec 4 2023
    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.  
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    24 mins
  • ACC Practice Made Perfect: Fertility and Reproductive Health: Personal Stories to Inform and Normalize

    ACC Practice Made Perfect: Fertility and Reproductive Health: Personal Stories to Inform and Normalize
    Nov 20 2023
    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.  
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    26 mins
  • ACC Practice Made Perfect: A Student’s Guide to DEI in Cardiology: Perspective from an IMG Cardiologist

    ACC Practice Made Perfect: A Student’s Guide to DEI in Cardiology: Perspective from an IMG Cardiologist
    Nov 13 2023

    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. 

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    27 mins