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JACC Advances

JACC: Advances: Radiation Exposure, Training and Safety in Cardiology

April 1, 2024

JACC Family of Journals

In recent years, there has been an increase in radiation exposure to cardiologists when working in the catheterization laboratory. Prolonged exposure to ionizing radiation can lead to many health issues, including reproductive issues for women. A recent article published in JACC: Advances, written on behalf of the ACC Women in Cardiology Advocacy Work Group, discusses the radiation risks in interventional and structural cardiology, electrophysiology, imaging, advanced heart failure, and pediatric cardiology, and provides practical recommendations for minimizing radiation exposure. Read more.

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Help Shape the Future of Women in Cardiology: Donate to the ACC Foundation

March 26, 2024

Announcements

The ACC Foundation supports programs that invest in the future of women in cardiology. In 2023 alone, the ACC provided mentorship and career guidance to 127 women in its Internal Medicine program and shined a light on cardiology for 173 female high school and college students with its Young Scholars program.

Cardiology Magazine March 2024

From the Member Sections | WIC Section: A History of Driving Change

March 11, 2024

Cardiology Magazine Highlights

The history behind the ACC Women in Cardiology (WIC) Member Section reaches back 30 years, breaking barriers and forging a path forward for other women. The WIC Section's journey began as ACC's first Member Section and continues to progress forward and initiate change for women in cardiology. Read more.

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Empower Women in Cardiology This Women's History Month: Donate to the ACC Foundation

March 11, 2024

Announcements

The ACC Foundation is creating a bright future for women in cardiology. In honor of Women's History Month in March, join ACC's work to fight against gender disparities in the field, empower women to take the next step in their professional lives and reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease for all. A gift of any amount will help the College champion the future of women in cardiology. Donate here.

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Deadline Extended: Clinical Trials Research Program; Apply by Jan. 12

January 8, 2024

Announcements

Are you a cardiologist, surgeon or doctorate-level educated researcher interested in participating as an investigator and leader in cardiovascular clinical trials research? Apply by Friday, Jan. 12 to join the next cohort of the Clinical Trials Research Program and gain the tools you need to advance your career in clinical trial research. Selected participants will receive support for travel expenses and will be invited to write and submit an original research proposal to be considered for a one-year research award. Learn more and apply.

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Call For Internal Medicine Cardiology Program Mentors

December 21, 2023

Announcements

The ACC is seeking mentors for its Internal Medicine Cardiology Programs, designed to provide exposure, education, information, networking and mentorship to underrepresented groups in cardiology.

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ACC Practice Made Perfect: Conversations Around Fertility and Reproductive Health

December 11, 2023

Featured Podcast

Welcome to a new episode of ACC Practice Made Perfect, "Conversations Around Fertility and Reproductive Health" sponsored by ACC's Women in Cardiology Section and led by Kamala P. Tamirisa, MD, FACC. In this episode, Tamirisa hosts Annabelle S. Volgman, MD, FACC, and Eugene Yang, MD, FACC, who will discuss the practical aspects of family, career, and the juggling act, and take-home messages based on their experience. Volgman and Yang describe what every woman must know before and in medical school, during training and on her career path, as well as family planning when pursuing or planning to pursue a career in cardiology. Learn more.

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Recruiting Women Fellows: Tips to Optimize Fellowship Program Websites

October 20, 2023

Announcements

Fellowship program websites have become a major factor in applicants' decisions when choosing cardiology fellowship programs. Lauren Hunter, MD, discusses how to optimize your program's website to increase women fellow applicant interest and ultimately recruit more women fellows. Read more.

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Submit Your Nomination For the 2024 ACC Distinguished Awards

September 13, 2023

Announcements

Help recognize a female doctor making a difference in the cardiology community. Submit a nomination for an ACC Distinguished Award. Awardees will be recognized during Convocation at ACC.24, held April 6-8 in Atlanta, GA.

Sneha Nandy, MD

One Woman, One Dream, Many Guiding Beacons

July 19, 2023   |   Sneha Nandy, MD

Feature Article

A long-cherished dream of mine came to fruition last November: I matched at the University of Minnesota for cardiology fellowship. My experiential journey that led to this fellowship match started with my MBBS training in India, followed by residency in a New York City program and was enriched by the contributions of incredible physicians.

Lauren Spaeth, DO

Reflection on the Midwest ACC 6th Annual WIC Symposium

June 22, 2023   |   Lauren Spaeth, DO

Feature Article

The Midwest ACC 6th Annual Women in Cardiology (WIC) Symposium took place in early June in Milwaukee, WI. This symposium takes place annually and brings together female cardiovascular professionals from all levels of training to provide an educational platform and opportunity to present research posters and strengthen their professional support system through networking.

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ACC Practice Made Perfect Podcast: Encouraging Men to Be Better Allies

May 23, 2023

Featured Podcast

In a recent ACC Practice Made Perfect podcast episode, Kamala P. Tamirisa, MD, FACC, member of ACC’s Women in Cardiology Leadership Council, talks with Eugene Yang, MD, FACC, and Joseph Edward Marine, MD, MBA, FACC, about allies for women in the medical field.

Sheelagh Pousatis, MD

Conversations with Cardiologists: Sheelagh Pousatis

May 12, 2023   |   Ayesha Shaik, MD

Feature Interview

Ayesha Shaik, MD, a cardiology fellow at Hartford Healthcare, in Hartford, CT, interviewed Sheelagh Pousatis, MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon at Hartford Healthcare about her journey as a cardiothoracic surgeon, from what motivates her to how she avoids burn out.

Cali Clark, DO, MBA

A Female IM Resident's Experience Presenting at ACC.23/WCC

March 30, 2023   |   Cali Clark, DO,MBA

Feature Article

I was excited to come to New Orleans; after all, this was my second time going to ACC’s Annual Scientific Session. I understood the basics of the different pathways, lectures and, importantly knew where to get coffee. There were some familiar faces and friends I had stayed in contact with from the previous year and others I had yet to meet. Yet there was one big change this year: I was presenting.

Prasanti Alekhya Kotta, MB BChir, MA (Cantab)

Inspiring WIC Lounge Sessions at ACC.23/WCC

March 30, 2023   |   Prasanti Alekhya Kotta, MBBCH

Feature Article

The Women in Cardiology (WIC) Section organized several sessions at ACC.23/WCC in New Orleans, LA. A breadth of topics were discussed, including women in leadership, women in research, balancing parenting with a career in cardiology, and flexible schedules in cardiology. As an internal medicine resident participating in ACC’s Internal Medicine Cardiology Program, I was sponsored by the program to attend my first ACC Annual Scientific Session. At the conference, I attended several thought-provoking and inspiring sessions in the WIC lounge.

JACC: Heart Failure

JACC: Heart Failure Call For Papers: HF in Women, Due June 6

March 26, 2023

JACC Family of Journals

Heart failure is a significant global epidemic; however, there may be sex-related differences in the epidemiology, pathophysiology, risk factors, and outcomes. To highlight the latest and most impactful science from the growing body of literature on this topic, JACC: Heart Failure will publish a new special issue in September of this year.

WIC Section Guide to ACC.23/WCC

February 23, 2023

ACC.23/WCC is just around the corner! Join the WIC Section from March 4-6, in New Orleans and engage with the latest cutting-edge science and network with colleagues from around the world.

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New Episode of Practice Made Perfect: EP in WIC’s Spotlight

February 22, 2023

Featured Podcast

In the latest episode of the Practice Made Perfect podcast, hosted by Kamala Tamirisa, MD, FACC, guests Usha Tedrow, MD, MSc; Stacey Howell, MD; and Maully Shah, MBBS, FACC, discuss the latest data in Cardiac Electrophysiology: Plugged Pathway, Pay Gap and Underrepresentation of Women Operators.

In Memoriam: Susan Smyth, MD, PhD, FACC

January 4, 2023

Susan Smyth, MD, PhD, FACC, former ACC Kentucky Chapter Governor and a member of the ACC’s Academic Cardiology Section Leadership Council, passed away on Dec. 31, 2022, following a battle with cancer. Smyth was executive vice chancellor and dean of the College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).

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ACC Webinar: Explore How to Make Your Money Work For You on Dec. 6

November 22, 2022

Featured Webinar

Join ACC’s Women in Cardiology Section for a “Money Matters” webinar on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. ET. Cyrus N. Pardiwala, a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, will offer an overview on investments, including which buckets make the most sense for you depending on your life stage and tax bracket.

CMP

First CVD CMP Performance Assessment Window Begins Soon

September 19, 2022

Announcements

The first Collaborative Maintenance Pathway (CMP) Performance Assessment window this year for CVD is taking place Oct 8-16. Delivered through ACCSAP, participants get access to all the comprehensive educational material and can stay 100% certified by focusing on just 20% of the field.

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RSVP For WIC ACPC Meeting With Martha Gulati, MD, MS, FACC

September 16, 2022

Upcoming Event

Join the WIC and ACPC Sections on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. ET for a panel discussion featuring Martha Gulati, MD, MS, FACC. We will address topics such as microaggressions and imposter syndrome.

ACCSAP

Access Everything You Need With ACCSAP

August 28, 2022

Educational Opportunities

Improve your knowledge in the field of adult clinical cardiology with ACCSAP. This self-assessment program offers 190+ CME/MOC credits and includes comprehensive educational material available in three popular formats – text, video and self-assessment questions — and is updated yearly.

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Master the Fundamentals of Cardio-Obstetrics

July 19, 2022

Educational Opportunities

Virtually join ACC's inaugural Cardio-Obstetric Essentials: Team-Based Management of Cardiovascular Disease and Pregnancy course on Nov. 18!

Cali Clark, DO, MBA

ACC.22 Reflection From an ACC IM-Cardiology Program Member

July 14, 2022   |   Cali Clark, DO,MBA

Feature Article

As I reflect on my experience at ACC.22, the first conference I have attended, there is one phrase that comes to mind: Lift as we climb. I remember walking into the expansive conference center, nervous and excited, immediately feeling two things: Starstruck from the incredible, accomplished women around me, and how I wanted to be just like them.

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ACC Member Benefit: Contract Diagnostics Webinar on July 14

July 11, 2022

Featured Webinar

The ACC has partnered with Contract Diagnostics to provide comprehensive contract reviews for its members. Join a webinar on Thursday, July 14 at 7:30 p.m. ET, with Jon Appino, Contract Diagnostics founder and chief executive officer, who will focus on the cardiologist’s perspective on physician structures and compensation structures.

CMP

Take Advantage of the CMP to Meet Your MOC Requirements – and More

June 28, 2022

Announcements

Now is the best time to take advantage of the Collaborative Maintenance Pathway (CMP) – an alternative option offered by the ACC and the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) for meeting maintenance of certification (MOC) requirements, as well as all other education, licensure and certification needs.

Conversations with Women in EP

June 16, 2022   |   Arooj R Khan, MD

The dearth of women in EP was highlighted in two studies presented at HRS 2022 showing that only 5% of EP operators of Medicare procedures are women, and that women accounted for just 13%-15% of the pool of applicants to EP.

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Apply For the ACC WIC Member Engagement Grant

June 8, 2022

Announcements

State chapters can jointly apply for funds to support state and local WIC events through the WIC Member Engagement Grant. The goal of hosting WIC events is to engage members on the state level.

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Redefining Plant-Based Diets For CVD Primary Prevention

April 18, 2022   |   Najah Khan, MD ;  Lakshmi Hima Bindu Chebrolu, MBBS, FACC

Feature Article

Nutrition is a cornerstone of cardiovascular disease (CVD) primary prevention. Both the 2019 American Heart Association (AHA)/American College of Cardiology (ACC) CVD primary prevention guidelines and recently updated 2021 ESC CVD Primary Prevention Guidelines recommend dietary patterns with higher plant-based food intake and lower animal product intake.

Cardiology magazine; April 2022

Cardiology | Women Still Missing From Clinical Trial Leadership

April 15, 2022

Cardiology Magazine Highlights

Despite recent efforts to improve women's leadership in cardiovascular clinical trial research over the last decade, the number of female principal investigators (PIs) still falls well below the number of men, based on two recent studies, including one presented as part of ACC.22.

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Listen: 4 New Episodes of Practice Made Perfect Podcast

April 12, 2022

Featured Podcast

As part of ACC's Women’s History Month celebrations, the Women in Cardiology Section released new episodes of the Practice Made Perfect podcast every Friday in March. These four episodes cover a wide range of topics, including the healing power of creativity, burnout prevention, navigating family and medical leave – and more!

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Donate to the Community Outreach Clothing Drive During ACC.22

March 22, 2022

Announcements

The CV Team, Women in Cardiology and Senior Cardiovascular Professionals Member Sections are co-sponsoring a Community Outreach Clothing Drive in partnership with Suited for Change and A Wider Circle. We will be collecting women’s and men’s professional attire, including suits, shoes and jewelry.

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Women Leaders in Publishing: Bringing Diversity to Research, Science

March 16, 2022

JACC Family of Journals

This year marks the first time that four women will lead four JACC Journals: Julia Grapsa, MD, PhD, FACC, editor-in-chief of JACC: Case Reports; Bonnie Ky, MD, MSCE, FACC, editor-in-chief of JACC: CardioOncology; Candice Silversides, MD, FACC, editor-in-chief of JACC: Advances and Biykem Bozkurt, MD, PhD, FACC, incoming editor-in-chief of JACC: Heart Failure.

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Join ACC in Celebrating Women’s History Month

March 8, 2022

Announcements

Every March, the world comes together to recognize the contributions of women throughout history. At ACC, we are celebrating all the women who help advance our Mission to transform cardiovascular care and heart health each and every day.

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Advancing Diversity & Inclusion Through Mentoring

February 22, 2022

International Mentoring Day, celebrated on Jan. 17, coincides with Muhammad Ali’s birthday. Interestingly, this holiday also reflects his legacy of advancing diversity and inclusion on a global scale through formal and informal mentoring.

Cardiology Magazine February 2022

Cardiology | Women Who Lead: ACC’s Women Presidents

February 15, 2022

Cardiology Magazine Highlights

While strides have been made in increasing the number of women in cardiology, there is still much room for growth. Despite an increase in the proportions of medical students (52%) and internal medicine residents (42%) who are women in 2019-2020, only 25% of women are cardiology fellows.

Cardiology Magazine February 2022

Cardiology | The Leaky Pipeline of Women

February 15, 2022

Cardiology Magazine Highlights

Women now outnumber men in medical schools across the country and fill 42.6% of internal medicine resident positions. However, cardiology is still failing to attract women.

Sanjana Nagraj, MBBS

#ChooseCardiology: Sanjana Nagraj, MBBS

November 16, 2021   |   Sanjana Nagraj, MBBS

Feature Article

Slumped in the back of the car at night, around the age of seven and half-asleep waiting for my mother who was called to attend an emergent case, I experienced early on what it meant to be a woman in medicine and a mother.

F. Aaysha Cader, MBBS, MD, MRCP

From Twitter Friends to a Global Network of Early Career WIC

August 19, 2021   |   Fathima Aaysha Cader, MBBS, MD, FACC

Feature Article

When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit last year, we all gradually learned to embrace the new normal of virtual meetings, Zoom interviews and webinars. As we adapted to this phenomenal shift to everything virtual, social media and particularly Twitter, emerged as a versatile platform for networking, discussion and camaraderie between colleagues.

Katherine Clark, MD

Campaign Promotes Enrollment of Women in CVD Device Clinical Trials

June 24, 2021   |   Katherine Clark, MD, FACC

Feature Article

"Take Her Health to Heart" is a public awareness campaign built from a coalition of representatives spanning all sectors of the health care industry with the goal to promote equitable enrollment of women in cardiovascular device clinical trials. This includes women in cardiology passionate about this mission and spanning all career stages, from fellows in training to early career and established faculty.

Corina Iorgoveanu, MD

Breaking Barriers For Young Women

June 24, 2021   |   Corina Iorgoveanu, MD

Feature Article

The gender gap in cardiology is eye-catching. Females make less than 15% of practicing cardiologists and a much smaller percentage of interventional cardiologists or electrophysiologists. The decision to pursue a career in cardiology can be daunting, especially for a female high school student.

Hena Patel, MD, with her child

Reflections on Mother’s Day From Women in Cardiology

May 7, 2021   |   Gina Price Lundberg, MD, FACC ;  Kamala P. Tamirisa, MD, FACC ;  Hena Patel, MD ;  Marlene Blaise, MD, FACC ;  Toniya Singh, MBBS, FACC

Feature Article

Mother’s Day engenders a wide variety of emotions, thoughts and feelings in women. New mothers have different feelings than mothers of adult children. Women who have decided not to have children, women who were adopted or women who have adopted children feel differently than women fighting the biologic time clock or going through infertility treatments.

JACC: Case Reports

JACC: Case Reports: Why Are We Not There Yet?

April 26, 2021

JACC Family of Journals

"Despite major advances in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, and therapies for women in the past decades, cardiovascular disease remains their leading cause of morbidity and mortality."

Zainab Atiyah Dakhil, DR

When Challenges Become Perfect Motives

April 15, 2021   |   Zainab A Dakhil, MB CHB

Feature Article

When I was 15 years old, my father brought me a surgical set containing a scalpel, scissors and hemostats. I knew then that I wanted to be a surgeon and that dream came into focus during my foundation year, a time when daily blasts and bombings dominated my country.

Lim Ing Haan, MBBS, FACC

#ChooseCardiology: Lim Ing Haan, MBBS, FACC

April 15, 2021   |   Ing Haan Lim, MBBS, FACC

Feature Interview

Upon completing my internal medicine residency at Tan Tock Seng Hospital in Singapore, I was offered positions in dermatology, gastroenterology, oncology and cardiology. I chose cardiology because that is where I was most inspired by the work.

Jennifer Co-Vu, MD, FACC

#ChooseCardiology: Jennifer Co-Vu, MD, FACC

April 15, 2021   |   Jennifer Co-Vu, MD, FACC

Feature Interview

I decided on pediatric cardiology during my cardiology rotation when I was a first-year resident in pediatrics. I love puzzles and most congenital heart disease (CHD) cases, especially complex CHD, are puzzles waiting to be solved.

Kristen N. Brown, MD

#ChooseCardiology: Kristen N. Brown, MD

March 18, 2021

Feature Interview

I have wanted to be a doctor since I was a kid. I fell in love with cardiology almost instantly after sitting through my first lecture in medical school on the pathophysiology of the heart. The mechanics of the heart fascinated me in every way. After this, I just could not picture myself pursuing any other career path. Cardiology had simply stolen my own heart.

Gillian Nesbitt, MD, FACC

#ChooseCardiology: Gillian Nesbitt, MD, FACC

March 18, 2021

Feature Interview

I was drawn to the specialty in my first months on cardiology during my intern year. The diversity of patients and the ability to treat the disease processes to truly make a difference in their lives was inspiring. Cardiac physiology is logical and guides us in the pharmacology, imaging and interventions when things go wrong. Cardiology as a specialty allows for a diverse practice that can be adapted to your skill set as a physician. Areas of specialty in cardiology span imaging, intervention, electrophysiology, cardio-oncology, congenital, structural and rehabilitation.

Kamala P. Tamirisa, MD, FACC

Poem | Even Strong Women Need a Space

March 8, 2021   |   Kamala P. Tamirisa, MD, FACC

Poetry

From the Physicians in us. Donning the white coat comes with responsibility. While uplifting, it is heavy with moral liability. Adeptly we carry the routine of unpredictability. Roller coaster of gratitude, aggressions, and vulnerability. Judge us not when we care enough and express for reform. Just because we voice for empathy and equality, we are not "weak."

JACC

Do Female CVD Patients With Female Physicians Fare Better?

March 1, 2021

JACC Family of Journals

Female physicians have better patient outcomes compared with their male peers, while female patients are less likely to receive guideline-recommended care when treated by a male physician, according to a systematic review from ACC’s Cardiovascular Disease in Women Committee published Feb. 22 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Elizabeth Le

#ChooseCardiology: D. Elizabeth Le, MD, FACC

February 25, 2021

Feature Interview

I choose cardiology because the intricate mechanics of the heart fascinated me starting in high school, and the intrigue continued through college, medical school and residency. Cardiology offers the gratification of caring for patients admitted to hospital with serious and sometimes life-threatening conditions and then discharged with a better quality of life and/or a longer life after receiving care.

Saima Karim, DO, FACC

#ChooseCardiology: Saima Karim, DO, FACC

February 25, 2021

Feature Interview

When I started medical school, cardiology or electrophysiology were the furthest things from my career trajectory. I liked many of my rotations a medical student. Surgical pursuits piqued my interest since I enjoyed procedures, but I wanted to delve into the intellectual component of detailed discussions of various medical subspecialties.

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Celebrate Women Physicians Day on Feb. 3

February 1, 2021

Upcoming Event

The ACC is excited to celebrate Women Physicians Day on Feb. 3 as part of American Heart Month. ACC’s Women in Cardiology Section offers women cardiologists opportunities to strengthen their professional support system and skills through networking events, professional development and mentoring programs.

Tochi M. Okwuosa, DO, FACC

#ChooseCardiology: Tochi M. Okwuosa, DO, FACC

January 21, 2021

Feature Article

I decided on a cardiology specialty during my cardiology rotation when I was a third-year medical student. Cardiology seemed very logical to me. I loved that the cardiovascular physiology is mathematical and logical (1+1 = 2). It is all about fluid mechanics and dynamics like we learned in physics. I also love the preventive aspect of cardiology – being able to change the course of one’s path of cardiovascular disease by making a few lifestyle changes.

Sarah Rosanel, MD

ACC WIC Virtual Happy Hour Recap

January 21, 2021

ACC Chapters

ACC’s New York Women in Cardiology (WIC) Chapter threw quite “a party” for our second virtual happy hour of the year. It was titled, “Building up Yourself and the Women Around You: Sponsoring and Supporting Women.” Bottles of wine were delivered to our homes, courtesy of our Chapter – what a treat! We were also treated to eye-opening, inspiring words by Kat Niewiadomska, PhD, certified coach, trainer and facilitator with ACC’s Member Leadership Development Team.

Anais Hausvater, MD

Heart Smart for Women: A Call to Action For Physicians and Our Patients

January 21, 2021

Book Review

Heart Smart for Women, a book authored by Jennifer H. Mieres, MD, FACC, and Stacey E. Rosen, MD FACC, is the perfect patient education resource, providing evidence-based and digestible information for women looking to improve their cardiovascular health. More importantly, it is a guide for physicians on how to counsel our patients.

Carrie Puckett, MD

#ChooseCardiology: Carrie Puckett, MD

December 16, 2020

Feature Article

At an early age, I witnessed a family member with valvular heart failure (HF). I was drawn to the cardiac mechanics of valvular stenosis leading to HF and mesmerized by the simplicity that a mechanical heart valve could lead to such a profound clinical improvement.

Life is Beautiful!

December 16, 2020

Feature Article

In a country where people are still being caught and charged for female foeticide, to become a cardiologist is a long struggle. While the sperm with XX chromosome fights and wins against the ‘Y’ counterparts, many women in India are not allowed to win ever thereafter.

#ChooseCardiology: Anbukarasi Maran, MBSS, FACC

December 16, 2020

Feature Article

What pushed me toward cardiology was the instant gratification and how responsive the heart is. Patients will arrive having a heart attack and will be in so much pain, but as soon as the blockage has been opened, they experience a sigh of relief. As a cardiologist, you are there at the patient’s most intense time of need and can immediately make a significant difference in their well-being.

Jennifer Mieres

Finding My Purpose and Joie De Vivre in Cardiology

December 4, 2020

Feature Article

"Find your purpose" and "find your Joie de Vivre." These are the two mantras by which I live my life and navigate my career. From my start as a clinical cardiologist to my current role in health care leadership, these have been the guiding principles that have anchored both my personal and professional journeys.

ACC WIC Section Members: Transform the Future

November 23, 2020

Announcements

ACC’s Campaign for the Future is your chance to shape the future of the cardiology profession, and your support matters now more than ever before.

#ChooseCardiology: Yu Xie, MD

November 18, 2020

Feature Article

One of the best pieces of advice I received early on in my medical training was to choose the field that you could most see yourself hanging out with the people who are already in that field outside of work.

Why Did I Choose Cardiology?

November 18, 2020

Feature Article

I am an assistant professor of cardiology at a major academic institution. Married to a busy academic oncologist, I am a mother of two young children at ages of six and eight. Cardiology is where I belong.

Eleven Women Cardiology Leaders – How to Overcome Adversity and Thrive

Webinar: Closing the Gender Gap in Cardiology

October 30, 2020

Featured Webinar

Join the ACC WIC Section for a webinar, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. ET, discussing closing the gender gap in cardiology and reproducible programs for recruiting women into cardiology careers.

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Being a WIC Parent During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Part 2

October 29, 2020

When I am working from home, I am also the cook, tech support, and teacher to my kids, all while I am trying to read echocardiograms or participate on Zoom meetings. Some have felt that our kids Zoom-bombing meetings has brought a more personalized view of ourselves to those we work with.

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Being a WIC Parent During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Part 1

October 23, 2020

Friday the 13th – it is a traditionally feared date due to its connotations of foreboding and bad luck. Our schools shut down on Friday the 13th of March 2020. I will always remember that date, as it sent a wave of panic through our household. We have 10-year-old twins and had to start homeschooling immediately with about 12 hours' notice.

Workplace Gender Inequality

The ACC WIC Midwest Virtual Symposium

October 23, 2020

Feature Article

Many women from across the Midwest came together on Sept. 12, 2020, for the third annual ACC Women in Cardiology (WIC) Midwest Symposium. As first year fellows, we were honored to be a part of this large online gathering of female cardiologists. Originally set to be in Omaha, NE, the revamped, COVID-friendly, virtual conference was a dynamic invigorating knowledge-packed day!

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Addressing Gender Equity in Cardiology

October 16, 2020

Quick Reads and Recommendations

A recent article published in the American Journal of Medicine, asks the question, "Why are women underrepresented in cardiology?" The article suggests that we need "to initiate more aggressive recruitment programs aimed toward women." In a response to the article, Gina Lundberg, MD, FACC, et al., write that the ACC Women in Cardiology (WIC) Section Leadership Council shares these concerns and address several issues facing women and initiatives that have been implemented.

Frances O. Wood, MD, FACC

#ChooseCardiology: Frances O. Wood, MD, FACC

October 15, 2020

Feature Article

Both of my parents had medical issues, so from a young age I knew I wanted to work in a science or medical field. After college, I spent time teaching science to high schoolers and working in the office of renowned cardiologist Tift Mann, MD, an interventionalist on the cutting edge of the radial approach and unprotected left main stenting.

Kamala P. Tamirisa, MD, FACC

Surviving Cardiology: A Ten-Point Cheat Sheet

October 15, 2020

Feature Article

Set Your Goals. Know what you want. Consolidate the means to reach those goals sooner. I wanted to do either cardiology or cardiothoracic surgery in medical school, which helped me make a realistic timeline, plan research and find the right resources.

JACC

Majority of CVD Program Directors Feel Diversity Needs to Increase, Many Not Sure How

September 9, 2020

JACC Family of Journals

Diversity is important to cardiovascular disease (CVD) programs directors (PDs) and PDs are striving to increase diversity in their programs through recruitment and strategies directed toward the fellowship learning environment, according to results of the second annual Cardiovascular PDs Survey published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Cardiology Magazine, YOUR Member Magazine, August 2020

Cardiovascular Care of Women: Understanding the Disparities

September 9, 2020

Cardiology Magazine Highlights

Cardiology Magazine recently interviewed C. Noel Bairey Merz, MD, FACC, a leading expert in women's heart health, about how women are undertreated compared with men in many areas of cardiovascular care and how this disparity can be addressed by the cardiovascular community.

JACC

JACC Review Provides Update on Contemporary Knowledge of SCAD

August 26, 2020

While increasing recognition of spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) has improved understanding of the disease process and highlighted shortfalls in evidence, prospective and collaborative research across centers and geography are still needed to advance the science, according to a state-of-the-art review published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Mallory Hoevet

WIC Reflections From a First-Year Medical Student

August 19, 2020

Feature Article

There is a strange mix of freedom and anxiety I feel when walking into a room full of people that I know are more experienced, qualified and competent than myself.

Rajeshwari Nayak, MD

#ChooseCardiology: Rajeshwari Nayak, MD

August 19, 2020

Feature Article

Why did you choose cardiology? Ever since I was a child, I have loved the heart. I have always thought cardiologists are exceptionally versatile physicians who are still being specialists in the best sense. Happily for me, I feel that I fit in well with this guild and that I have found "my people" in the world of medicine.

Elaine Y. Wan, MD, FACC

#ChooseCardiology: Elaine Y. Wan, MD, FACC

August 19, 2020

Feature Article

Cardiology is the study of the heart, a central and major organ in the body. I have been attracted to cardiology since I first learnt about it in high school because the heart provides essential blood flow to all the other organs in the body.

#ChooseCardiology: Kathleen E. Kearney, MD

July 14, 2020

Feature Article

Cardiology captured me on my first elective as a medical student. I loved the physiology of it – pressure, volume and electromechanical coupling just made sense.

Purvi Parwani, MD, FACC

#ChooseCardiology: Purvi Parwani, MD, FACC

July 14, 2020

Feature Article

"To wrest from nature the secrets which have perplexed philosophers in all ages, to track to their sources the cause of disease these are our ambition." – Sir William Osler

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Nominate Your Peers For ACC’s Distinguished Awards

July 8, 2020

Announcements

ACC's Distinguished Awards were established to recognize and distinguish individuals contributing to the cardiovascular field at unparalleled levels. These individuals demonstrate leadership, advance scientific knowledge and teach the future generation with passion.

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Lessons Learned From COVID-19: Even Our Non-COVID Patients Need Us Now More Than Ever

June 26, 2020

Feature Article

As the surge passes here in Boston, I have started to reflect more on what my experience has been with my patients over the past several months. Once it became clear that I was unlikely to be redeployed (despite preparing myself by buying the newest edition of Pocket Medicine and realizing how long ago medicine residency was), I settled into building my telehealth practice.

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"Remember the Ladies" During the COVID-19 Pandemic

June 22, 2020

Feature Article

In one swift tour around the intensive care unit, you will see nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians' assistants, respiratory therapists and doctors – the collective majority of us women. We are at the bedside doing our best to care for our patients. We are doing what we have always done – except now, nearly all our ICU patients have coronavirus.

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Why I Would #ChooseCardiology Again: Corey Stiver, MD

June 18, 2020

Feature Article

I entered my third year of medical school saying "anything but pediatrics" when people asked what I was considering for residency. I had no experience in caring for children and felt that I had no natural ability in that regard.

Pros and Cons of Covid-19: A Tale of Two Sides

June 9, 2020

Feature Article

Covid-19 has brought the world to a grinding halt. It has left a trail of tears and uncertainty. On a personal level, our family lost someone we loved dearly.

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Cardiologists With Voices to Breathe

June 5, 2020

Feature Article

Now more than ever, the injustices, inequities and incomprehensible experiences of our black sisters and brothers in the United States of America and around the world have risen to the surface. The events of these past few days have been echoed for centuries.

Sarah Rosanel, MD

Lessons Learned From COVID-19: We Are All In It Together

May 14, 2020

Feature Article

I grew up in my native France and worked toward my dream of becoming a cardiologist. I completed my internal medicine training and was settling into a manageable, orderly schedule as a first-year cardiology fellow while enjoying my responsibility as a mother of three. Life was busy but organized.

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ACC WIC Career Tips: The Path to a Long Career Without Burnout

May 13, 2020

Career Development

With so many recent articles on physician burn out in both men and women, I asked myself how I have managed to have a fulfilling 30-year career without burnout. I would recommend two items that I have stuck to over the years.

Gladys P. Velarde MD, FACC

#ChooseCardiology: Gladys P. Velarde, MD, FACC

May 13, 2020

Feature Article

The need to help others in a country with scarce resources, my love for science and the image of my older brother Carlos as a medical student were my initial inspirations to be a doctor. At the age of 9, I lost my father to vascular complications. I never really knew the cause of his death; he was a heavy smoker and died shortly after an aorto-femoral arterial bypass.

Rebecca M. LeLeiko, MD

#ChooseCardiology: Rebecca M. LeLeiko, MD

May 13, 2020

Feature Article

My desire to be a cardiologist started sometime in medical school, then blossomed in residency. I did not have one defining moment in my life – no strong family history of coronary artery disease or premature deaths that led me to it early on. Instead, it was a constant, reinforcing interest that was routinely piqued every time I encountered a cardiology patient, procedure or EKG. The road was not always easy, and for many women, it is not always clear-cut. While I felt very comfortable in the world of internal medicine, cardiology felt much less welcoming.

Kanwal M. Farooqi, MD

Feature | Lessons Learned From COVID-19

May 8, 2020

Feature Article

I am currently a pediatric cardiologist at Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City, and my husband is an adult heart failure specialist at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY.

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Change in a Viral Pandemic: Adapting as Fast as COVID-19 Can Spread

April 29, 2020

Feature Article

I was on CCU service the last two weeks of March, with week one of service going as usual as possible, albeit with changes I had requested secondary to the viral pandemic – maintaining social distancing, limiting team members on rounds and limiting those seeing patients to conserve personal protective equipment.

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Book Review | Mindset by Carol S. Dweck, PhD: Becoming is Better Than Being

April 14, 2020

Book Review

We have all read and heard about burnout and resilience in medicine these days. However, we do not discuss what leads to burnout within ourselves. We pride ourselves in our abilities, strengths and achievements – but we do not often communicate with our colleagues about failure and our response to it. When I read Mindset, by Carol S. Dweck, PhD, I certainly recognized aspects of myself. It is a book that I could and probably should read over and over again.

Nicole B. Cyrille-Superville, MD

#ChooseCardiology: Nicole B. Cyrille-Superville

April 14, 2020

Feature Article

Like the vibrant purple flower of the Foxglove, the field of heart failure has blossomed over the past few decades, with exciting developments not only in the pharmaceutical realm but also in the arena of mechanical support devices – making in some cases the impossible, possible!

WIC Chapter Meeting 2020

ACC WIC Michigan Chapter Annual Business Meeting Inspires Current and Future Women Leaders

April 9, 2020

Feature Article

Cardiologists, fellows in training, residents and medical students gathered for the 10th anniversary of the ACC Women in Cardiology (WIC) Michigan Chapter annual business meeting, which took place Jan. 29 at the Hyde Park Steakhouse in Northville, MI. The gloomy weather was quickly forgotten as the enthusiasm and energy of this group of women filled the room.

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Poem | And People Went to Work

April 2, 2020

Poetry

Check out the latest WIC poetry submission, And People Went to Work, by Gina P. Lundberg, MD, FACC! Please share on Twitter: #ACCWIC

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From AIDS to COVID-19: A Lesson For the Present

April 2, 2020

Feature Article

As a third-year medical student at one of the busiest hospitals in the country and the world, I learned some of the most important lessons of my life. Tragedy and despair can make you a better doctor. Medical students consider the third year of medical school as the best year, the clinical year.

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Book Review: Eat That Frog

March 19, 2020

Book Review

Brian Tracy's book Eat That Frog serves as a guide to those struggling with the seemingly never-ending to-do list.

Khanjan Baxi Shah, MD, MPH

#ChooseCardiology: Khanjan Shah, MD

March 19, 2020

Feature Article

"When there are nine." This unapologetic mandate for increased gender diversity was Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg's reply when asked when there would be a satisfactory number of women on the Court. The spirit of her words rings true in my field of interventional cardiology, as well, in which a paltry 3.5 percent of current practitioners are women.

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Nonclinical Competency: How to Approach Negotiations and Conflict Resolution

March 19, 2020

Feature Article

Caring for patients within a multidisciplinary team and navigating the current challenges in health care requires a skill set not traditionally taught in medical education: negotiation and conflict resolution. Furthermore, studies show that women are less likely than men to negotiate and more likely to avoid conflict.

ACC.20/WCC

RSVP For the WIC Section Meeting at ACC.20/WCC

March 2, 2020

Save the Date

Don't miss your chance to network with peers at the WIC Section meeting, taking place March 28 at 10:30 a.m. CT in the WIC Lounge, at ACC.20 Together With World Congress of Cardiology. Section leaders will recount 2019's achievements and activities, as well as answer any questions you may have.

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Celebrating-Female-Physicians

March 2, 2020

Cardiology Magazine Highlights

Women in medicine have come a long way since Elizabeth Blackwell became the first female medical doctor in the U.S. Early women physicians like Blackwell broke down traditions and barriers and set the stage for the next generations to grow and thrive within the field.

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Poem | Metaphors For a Woman

February 27, 2020

Poetry

Check out the latest WIC poetry submission, A Poem: Metaphors For a Woman, by Kamala P. Tamirisa, MD, FACC! Please share on Twitter: #ACCWIC

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#ChooseCardiology: Rose Tompkins, MD, FACC

February 20, 2020

Feature Article

Someone once told me to be open to all possibilities, as you never know what opportunities may come your way. As I looked back, I found myself really taking this to heart (no pun intended). By the time I started residency, I felt strongly about pursuing a career in cardiology. Interestingly, I did not have the initial intention of subspecializing in adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) because it was not an official cardiac subspecialty, rather a unique niche where only a few centers in the U.S. were offering non-accredited fellowship training.

Ramyashree Tummala, MD

#Choose Cardiology: Ramyashree Tummala, MD

February 20, 2020

Feature Article

One Friday evening, I got a text from my friend asking if I was free for happy hour. I had to decline since I was on call. In addition to happy hours, most fellows will find that they often have to miss other events in training, like baby showers, family events, birthday parties or holidays. People often then question: what motivates me to take on such a challenging and demanding profession like cardiology? To answer this question, I want to share my personal stories on how cardiology excites me every day.

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High-Risk Pregnancy and Cardiovascular Clinic Empowers Women to Healthier Pregnancies

January 31, 2020

Cardiology Magazine Highlights

Cardiovascular disease is estimated to be present in 1-3 percent of pregnancies, and the incidence is increasing. As a cardiologist who has a special interest in pregnant women with cardiovascular disease, and as a mother of twins, Colleen Harrington, MD, FACC, is challenged academically and emotionally in treating these patients.

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Highlights From the 2019 ACC WIC Section Leadership Workshop

January 23, 2020

Feature Article

The 2019 ACC Women in Cardiology (WIC) Leadership Workshop was held before the ACC Legislative Conference in Washington, DC. The event served as an educational forum that brought together female cardiologists from around the country – including a large number of Fellows in Training (FITs) – to promote continued professional growth and career advancement.

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Taking Time to Breathe

January 6, 2020

Feature Article

I recently read the obituary of one of my esteemed colleagues. It listed all his certifications, achievements, awards and invaluable contributions to our field – symbols of his pioneering vision. I thought to myself. I hope he had time to take a step back, look at all his achievements and life journey with a smile. I hope he took a walk in the rain. On a day so bleak and dreary, the rain-tipped leaves formed diamond crystals that sparkled.

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Feature Interview | Why to Consider Physician Coaching

December 18, 2019

Feature Interview

In this feature interview, cardiologists Toniya Singh, MBBS, FACC, a Partner at St. Louis Heart and Vascular, and Sangeeta B. Shah, MD, FACC, a cardiologist at Ochsner Health System, discuss how they discovered career coaching through different avenues, but have both experienced valuable benefits as a result.

Sherry-Ann Brown, MD, PhD, FAHA

#ChooseCardiology: Sherry-Ann Brown, MD, PhD

December 18, 2019

Feature Article

What can I say? I love the heart. I love the physiology of the physical heart and all of its components – the plumbing, electrical wiring and carpentry of the heart. All of it. The fact that cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in the world makes this organ system even more fascinating to me. In addition to conditions of the physical heart, I also find value in considering the figurative heart, recognizing the interplay among various parts of the whole person. As you can see, I chose to become a cardiologist for several reasons. Once deciding to become a cardiologist, here is how I determined what sort of cardiologist I wanted to be.

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Strong Turnout for ACC Florida WIC Chapter Annual Meeting

December 18, 2019

Feature Article

The ACC Florida Women in Cardiology (WIC) Chapter recently held their annual meeting at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort. The program included mission areas of advocacy, education and quality, and had more than 200 attendees from across the state with a strong representation of women in cardiology.

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A Case For Support for Breastfeeding Cardiology Fellows

December 13, 2019

JACC Family of Journals

"Cardiovascular medicine is among the most gender-imbalanced medical specialties in the United States. Over the last 12 years, the proportion of women in U.S. cardiology fellowship programs has remained stagnant around 20, percent," write Jenna Kay, MD, Nosheen Reza, MD, and Frank E. Silvestry, MD, in a recent "Voices in Cardiology" piece in JACC: Case Reports.

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Poem | The Healer Speaks

November 26, 2019

Poetry

Check out the inaugural WIC poetry submission, The Healer Speaks, by Sherry-Ann Brown, MD, PhD! Please share on Twitter: #ACCWIC

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Reflections on the ACC Maryland Chapter WIC Kickoff

November 13, 2019

Featured Meetings and Conferences

I had the opportunity to participate in the ACC Maryland Women in Cardiology (WIC) Council Kickoff Event, led by Garima Sharma, MBBS, FACC. It was a beautiful summer evening in late June, and the waterfront outside our venue sparkled alongside our conversation.

Patricia Tung, MD

FEATURE | #ChooseCardiology: Patricia Tung, MD

November 13, 2019

Member Profile

Why did you choose cardiology? I found the mechanical nature of cardiac function fascinating – this complex pump that formed the most critical organ in the body. Once I started learning about pathophysiology and diseases affecting the function of the heart, it became even more interesting.

Kyla Lara-Breitinger, MD

#ChooseCardiology: Kyla Lara-Breitinger, MD

November 13, 2019

Member Profile

In medical school, I struggled with finding a career path I felt passionate about. I had enjoyed most of my clinical rotations but I did not have the "aha moment." While rotating through cardiology consults, I met Annabelle S. Volgman, MD, FACC, the person I credit for demonstrating that I, too, could one day become a cardiologist and #ChooseCardiology.

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Sign Up For “Microvolunteer” Opportunities

October 28, 2019

Member Engagement Opportunities at the ACC

There are a lot of big ways to get involved with the College – being on a Section Leadership Council, participating on a taskforce or committee, or serving as faculty for a live course, to name a few. However, we know that not everyone has the time for some of these larger-scale commitments. That's why the ACC is excited to announce the launch of our Microvolunteering Platform.

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Women in Cardiology: Is it Possible to Have it All?

October 28, 2019

Cardiology Magazine Highlights

Toniya Singh, MBBS, FACC, and Tina Shah, MD, FACC, are two busy cardiologists. They are also women who have a family and make time to be active volunteer members of the ACC. In a recent Cardiology article, Singh and Shah talk about making it all work, progress made for women and unfinished business, and advice for their younger self.

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Last Call For Submissions: JACC: Case Reports Special Issue CVD in Women

October 18, 2019

JACC Family of Journals

Submissions for a JACC: Case Reports special issue on cardiovascular disease in women are due on or before Oct. 31. Clinical cases, clinical case series and Voices in Cardiology will be accepted, as well as commentaries and perspectives if sufficiently rigorous and impactful.

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ACC Massachusetts WIC Chapter Get-Together

October 17, 2019

Feature Article

Last June, the ACC Massachusetts Women in Cardiology (WIC) chapter hosted a gathering for members living in the greater Boston area. The event was held at a local playground on a gorgeous day, and a few organizers brought coffee and snacks for everyone. Spouses and children were also invited to this event.

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ACC Southeastern WIC Conference Recap

October 17, 2019

Feature Article

I recently had the pleasure of attending the ACC Southeastern Women in Cardiology conference in Point Clear, AL. I have been to a variety of different conferences in my training so far, but none have been quite as unique and special as this one. This meeting was a wonderful opportunity to get to meet and bond with a variety of women from different backgrounds and at varying points in their medical careers. It served as a safe and open forum to discuss many of the issues surrounding female physicians in cardiology today.

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FEATURE | #ChooseCardiology: Ki Park, MD, MS

October 17, 2019

Feature Article

Why did you choose cardiology? I was originally drawn to the field of cardiology due to experience with family members dealing with heart disease. However, I became really intrigued with the idea of becoming a cardiologist when I went through cardiovascular physiology in medical school. Learning about hemodynamics and the vascular system in the body was fascinating, and the fact that one could directly auscultate the heart and make diagnoses based on this direct "interaction" was eye-opening.

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Paper Addresses Urgent Need For Advancement of Women in Cardiology

October 4, 2019

JACC Family of Journals

Urgent action may be needed in implementing creative, multipronged approaches to address the real and perceived barriers to women's full participation in cardiology, according to a paper published Sept. 30 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Women in Cardiology

ACC Delaware Chapter WIC Regional Meeting

September 19, 2019

Feature Article

We are proud to announce that on April 25th, the ACC Women in Cardiology (WIC) Delaware Chapter held its first event. After nearly a year of hard work and planning, Carly Fabrizio, DO, my co-fellow at the Christiana Care Health System in Newark, DE, and I founded the Chapter together. We were thrilled to see our efforts come to fruition.

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#ChooseCardiology: Nishaki Mehta, MBBS, FACC

September 19, 2019

Feature Article

From Ni"Shock"i to "Meta"-Analysis – it sounds like my name determined my career path. I chose academic electrophysiology because my name embedded electricity and research – just kidding! I chose academic cardiology because I envisioned a three-pronged career approach: providing high quality clinical care, being a part of a stimulating work environment where I continuously engage in teaching and learning, and having the ability to collaborate on research across specialties and disciplines.

Jacqueline L. Green, MD, FACC

#ChooseCardiology: Jacqueline L. Green, MD, FACC

September 19, 2019

Feature Interview

The following feature interview with Jacqueline L. Green, MD, FACC, is part of the ACC WIC Section's #ChooseCardiology series, where women in residency, fellowship and early career are encouraged to share why they would choose cardiology again. Dr. Green is a cardiologist at Piedmont Heart Institute in Fayetteville, GA.

Cardiology Magazine August 2019

Pregnancy and Motherhood During Interventional Cardiology Training

August 29, 2019

Cardiology Magazine Highlights

In a recent Cardiology article, Khanjan Baxi Shah, MD, MPH, who completed her general and interventional cardiology fellowships at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School this year, provides a first-hand experience of pregnancy and motherhood during her training.

Tanuka Datta, MD

Mind the Gender Wage Gap

August 15, 2019   |   Tanuka Datta, MD

Feature Article

"Just because you love something, doesn't mean you have to do it for free," said Carolyn Carr-Ragland, a senior management consultant and executive coach by profession.

JACC

JACC: Case Reports Call For Papers: CVD in Women

August 1, 2019

Announcements

To address the largely underexplored topic of cardiovascular disease in women, JACC: Case Reports will publish its first special issue on this topic in January 2020.

Cardiology Magazine; July 2019

Check Out the July Issue of Cardiology; Your Member Magazine

July 23, 2019

Cardiology Magazine Highlights

Cardiology is the ACC's flagship member magazine — your member magazine — providing cardiovascular professionals with a comprehensive source for clinical and professional news. Find links to all of the July issue's articles and share on social media!

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ACC WIC Section Networking Event at ESC Congress 2019

July 22, 2019

Save the Date

Are you attending the ESC Congress 2019 in Paris? Don't miss the ACC WIC Section networking event on Sunday, Sept. 1, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Hotel Lutetia – Hotel Lobby Bar. Catch up with colleagues, make new connections and discuss opportunities for the Section.

Kathryn L. Berlacher, MD, FACC

Interview With Kathryn L. Berlacher, MD, FACC

July 18, 2019

Feature Interview

Kathryn L. Berlacher, MD, FACC, is a cardiologist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and the new ACC Pennsylvania Chapter governor. In the following interview, Berlacher shares her goals for the coming term, the importance of mentorship and advice for Fellows in Training (FITs) looking to get more involved with the College.

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Does Your Institution Have a Cardiology Leadership Group?

July 18, 2019

Feature Article

Women within the field of cardiology face unique challenges during both their training and advancement as faculty. As a group of female cardiologists at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), we gathered together to first acknowledge and define these issues and then created a leadership development program to support career growth.

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Female Cardiologists in Hungary

July 18, 2019

Feature Article

While women in cardiology have come a long way, there are still hurdles to jump in Hungary. Medicine and the field of cardiology used to be a typically male-dominated profession. The increasing number of women enrolled in medical school led to major shifts in the gender composition.

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Leading By Example: Building a Network of Female Cardiologists in Africa

June 20, 2019

Quick Reads and Recommendations

"Female solidarity and the active mental decision to empower oneself are the most important ways forward," write Karen Sliwa, MD, PhD, FACC, et al., in a global health case report highlighting efforts to build a network among female cardiovascular researchers and scientists in Africa.

Why I Chose Cardiology: Shae Anderson, MD

June 20, 2019   |   Shae Anderson, MD

Feature Article

My fascination with cardiac physiology, the potential to make a profound clinical impact, and the diversity of career and lifestyle options led me to choose cardiology as a career, specifically pediatric cardiology.

Nosheen Reza, MD

Getting to Yes With Yourself

June 10, 2019   |   Nosheen Reza, MD, FACC

Book Review

You cannot get to "yes" with others until getting to "yes" with yourself first. This statement is the central argument of William Ury's Getting to Yes With Yourself: And Other Worthy Opponents, his 2015 sequel-intended-as-a-prequel to his 1981 international bestseller on negotiation, Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In.

Litsa K. Lambrakos, MD, FACC

ACC Florida WIC Chapter Meeting

May 16, 2019   |   Litsa Konstance Lambrakos, MD, FACC

ACC Chapters

Earlier this year, the ACC Florida Women in Cardiology (WIC) Chapter held its second annual meeting in Orlando, FL. The weekend-long session, designed to focus on WIC and Fellows in Training (FITs), attracted more than 40 attendees from across the state in various stages of their careers.

Lidija B. McGrath, MD

Why I Chose Adult Congenital Heart Disease

May 16, 2019   |   Lidija Breznikar McGrath

Feature Article

The human heart is an incredible organ that has intrigued me since the time I first learned about it in biology class. As I went through medical school, there were three separate moments that further sparked my interested in cardiology.

Caroline Ball, MD

It's Okay to Drop the Ball

April 18, 2019   |   Caroline Ball, MD

Book Review

For the busy female cardiologist (or Fellow in Training), Tiffany Dufu's book Drop the Ball is a paradigm-shifting guide to achieving success at both work and home. Her message is clear throughout the book: the way to get ahead is to let go.

Danielle A. Smith, MD

So, Now It's Time to Get a "Real" Job

March 13, 2019   |   Danielle Smith, MD

Feature Article

The job search in cardiovascular medicine is daunting but also exciting. Applying to attending positions gave me the motivation to get through the final push of my senior year.

Chapters

Save When You Advance to FACC in March

March 12, 2019

Announcements

Transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health can't be accomplished by one person; it takes a diversity of experience, knowledge and perspectives.

Nidhi Mandan

Meetings and Events | Highlights From the ACC WIC Section Leadership Workshop

January 17, 2019

Last year, the ACC Women in Cardiology (WIC) Leadership Workshop took place preceding ACC’s 2018 Legislative Conference at Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. The ACC WIC Section is an exceptional forum that brings female cardiologists together and advocates for their career advancement and professional growth. An astounding number of female cardiologists and Fellows in Training from across the country attended the workshop, making it a huge success!

Chapter Engagement | ACC Georgia Chapter WIC Meeting

January 17, 2019

During the annual ACC Georgia Chapter meeting, which recently took place in Greensboro, GA, members from the ACC Women in Cardiology (WIC) Section gathered for a special event of their own.

Feature | Why I #ChooseCardiology

January 17, 2019

A benign heart murmur that was detected when I was 6 years old, along with the frantic investigations carried out at a time when murmurs were not considered benign, piqued my interest in cardiology. My life had been quite uneventful until then, and I found the frequent trips to appointments and diagnostic tests quite fascinating.

Nosheen Reza, MD

Close the Gap: Negotiation Skills For Women in Cardiology

December 20, 2018

Feature Article

Over the past year, workplace inequity across many American industries has become a topic of national conversation. Gender disparity in medicine is becoming increasingly exposed, and cardiology has not been exempt from this spotlight.

Inaugural Midwest WIC Symposium

December 20, 2018

Feature Article

The first Regional Midwest ACC Women in Cardiology (WIC) Section conference was held this past September in St. Louis, MO, and was supported by the ACC Arkansas, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri and Oklahoma Chapters.

Why I Chose Cardiology

December 20, 2018

Feature Article

I was drawn to the field of cardiology since early childhood. During summer vacation in the rural Republic of Georgia when I was 14 years old, I witnessed my grandfather having a heart attack.

Gail Jones, MD, MPH

Why I Chose Critical Care Cardiology: Gail Jones, MD, MPH

November 29, 2018   |   Gail Jones, MD, MPH

Feature Article

From the moment I entered medical school, I thought I was going to be an anesthesiologist. My father is a cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and has been practicing for more than 40 years. He has had a long, successful career and loves his job, so I wanted to be like him.

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Identifying Worldwide Barriers For Women in Interventional Cardiology

November 19, 2018

JACC Family of Journals

Identifying barriers and providing potential solutions to empower more women to join interventional cardiology may be crucial in addressing the significant gender disparity within the specialty, according to an article published Nov. 19 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Stacy Westerman, MPH, MD

Feature | Why I Chose a Career in Electrophysiology

October 18, 2018   |   Stacy Westerman, MD, MPH

Feature Article

Life is a series of choices. Each choice brings you to a fork in the road, and that subsequent choice leads you to the next one. Along the way, there will be nudges from family, friends, mentors and all the other subconscious inputs that go into decision-making. These choices seem to describe my path to a career in electrophysiology – because I certainly did not start out with that intention.

Bharati Shivalkar MD, PhD

Feature | Female Cardiologists in Belgium

October 18, 2018   |   Bharati Shivalkar, MD

Feature Article

Belgium is a federal state with three regions (Flemish, Brussels and Walloon) and three official languages (Dutch, French and German). There are 11.4 million inhabitants (49 percent men), with 6.5 million living in Flanders, 1.3 million in Brussels and 3.6 million in Walloon. According to a special report published in Belgium in 2015, of the 51,420 physicians practicing in various specialties, 1,269 are cardiologists (2.47 percent), including 247 practicing female cardiologists (19.4 percent), 56 percent of whom are younger than 45.

Cardiology Magazine, Sept. 2018

Women in Cardiology Section | The September Issue of Cardiology, YOUR Member Magazine, is Live! Read it All Online!

September 21, 2018

Cardiology Magazine Highlights

The September 2018 issue of Cardiology, YOUR member magazine, is now live! Cardiology provides cardiovascular professionals with comprehensive clinical, professional and health policy news; feature-length articles on the top trends and innovations in cardiovascular medicine; expert commentary from leaders in the cardiovascular field; quick-read summaries of the latest research from the JACC Journals and other major cardiovascular journals; profiles of ACC members, like you; and so much more!

Amy Sarma

Feature | 2018: The Year of The Woman

September 20, 2018   |   Amy Sarma, MD ;  Emily S Lau, MD, FACC

Feature Article

As part of the collective call heard across the country to reinvigorate the woman’s movement, 2018 has been dubbed the "Year of the Woman" by many. In medicine, the need for continued advocacy is no more evident than in cardiology, where women make up less than 12 percent of the workforce and less than 5 percent of invasive subspecialists.

Amisha Patel, MD

Feature | Why I Chose Interventional Cardiology: An Interview With Amisha Patel, MD

September 20, 2018

Feature Interview

In the following interview, Amisha Patel, MD, interventional cardiologist at Columbia University Medical Center in New York, NY, discusses how she chose her path in cardiology, specifically coronary interventions and structural heart disease. She also talks about the major role mentors have played in her career and provides advice for women interested in the field.

ACC.19 Update

ACC Members, ACC.19 Registration is Now Open!

September 12, 2018

ACC20WCC

ACC.19 registration is NOW OPEN exclusively for ACC members. Nonmember registration will open Wednesday, Sept. 26. Register early for the lowest rates and best selection of hotel rooms!

Tina Varghese, MD

Feature | Why I Chose Preventive Cardiology

August 23, 2018   |   Tina Varghese, MD, FACC

Feature Article

On Valentine’s Day 1994, I was 5 years old and carefully crafting a card for my grandparents in art class. I remember gluing a white lace heart onto a red sheet of construction paper, excited to share my masterpiece. My grandfather picked me up from the bus stop that afternoon. Once home, he held his chest and reported pain. He tragically died in route to the hospital from a massive myocardial infarction at the age of 61. While I cannot recall if my grandfather’s early death was the impetus for my longstanding aspiration to become a cardiologist, it undoubtedly influenced my interest in preventive cardiology.

Cardiology Magazine August 2018

Women in Cardiology Section | The August Issue of Cardiology, YOUR Member Magazine, is Live! Read it All Online!

August 16, 2018

Cardiology Magazine Highlights

The August 2018 issue of Cardiology, YOUR member magazine, is now live! Cardiology provides cardiovascular professionals with comprehensive clinical, professional and health policy news; feature-length articles on the top trends and innovations in cardiovascular medicine; expert commentary from leaders in the cardiovascular field; quick-read summaries of the latest research from the JACC Journals and other major cardiovascular journals; profiles of ACC members, like you; and so much more!

Gina P. Lundberg, MD, FACC

Feature | Why Young Women Should #ChooseCardiology

July 19, 2018

The number of women in cardiology has failed to keep up with the number of women in medicine. As medicine residencies approach more than 50 percent of women in training, female fellows in cardiology remain 20 percent at best. A 2009 physician workforce survey published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology showed most cardiologist — even female cardiologists — have high job satisfaction and would choose cardiology as a subspecialty again.

Sarah Alexander

Career Development | Financial Planning: Knowing Your Numbers

June 21, 2018

We all “know the numbers,” so to speak; but do we know our numbers? I am not talking about our cardiovascular disease risk factors. While cardiologists are familiar with the saying, “health is wealth,” and have dedicated their lives to preventing and treating cardiovascular disease, are they open to thinking about wealth and financial planning?

Gina Lundberg

Feature | ACC WIC Section Social Media Toolkit: Twitter For Cardiologists

June 21, 2018

Social media, just like the internet and electronic medical records, is here to stay. For better or for worse, social media has become an integral part of medical conferences, specialty societies and scientific journals. All age groups use social media on a daily basis, with some people even logging in multiple times a day. The rapid growth of social media sites has attracted physicians to LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and ResearchGate, to name a few.

Toniya Singh, MD, FACC

Career Development | A Networking Platform For Female Cardiologists in Missouri

June 21, 2018

Last year, 30 women attended the Missouri Women in Cardiology (WIC) State Chapter “Rise and Shine” session in conjunction with the Missouri State ACC meeting. Lisa Alderson, MD, FACC, WIC Missouri Chapter council member and assistant professor from Saint Louis University, and I had a chance to meet many female physicians and allied health professionals as we emphasized the importance of becoming a member of the ACC WIC Section. Attendees discussed the advantages of joining the WIC Section. Allied health professionals who attended found the session useful, even if they were not WIC members.

Angela Santos

Feature | Being a Female Cardiologist in Brazil

May 17, 2018

Although cardiology is often looked at as a male-dominated field, women compose about 40 percent of Brazilian cardiologists – and this number is consistent with my experience in both the public teaching hospital and the private hospital where I work as cardiologist and echocardiographer.

Shae Anderson

Chapter Engagement | ACC Georgia Chapter WIC Meeting

May 17, 2018

The Woman in Cardiology (WIC) Section gathering at the annual ACC Georgia Chapter meeting brought together many women and an impressive number of men within the field of cardiology. Immediate past ACC President Mary Norine Walsh, MD, MACC, was the lead speaker at the meeting.

Beth Abramson, MD, FACC

Feature | Mentorship, Misogyny and Imposters: Perspectives From a Canadian Colleague

April 19, 2018

As a successful and respected female cardiologist in a man’s world, I wanted to share some life experiences with younger women and trainees. There are hidden barriers to achievement; however, recognizing and addressing them head-on will allow you to overcome obstacles, achieve success and be recognized for who you are.

Feature | WIC Workshop Recap Part 1: Was I "Ism-xplaining?"

March 29, 2018

The ACC Women in Cardiology (WIC) Section Workshop, held last fall in Washington, DC, featured Sharonne Hayes, MD, FACC, as one of the main speakers. She led a workshop on "Advancing Women in Cardiology: Addressing Biases and Barriers Head On," and it involved kindly confronting implicit or unconscious bias in ourselves, others, our fields of practice and society at large.

Feature | Cardiovascular Training and Pregnancy: A Call to Action

March 29, 2018

As a junior fellow, the catheterization lab was always my “happy place,” where everything felt right and I could let my hands do the work. Unfortunately, this same place became a source of anxiety during my interventional fellowship year. A few weeks after the academic year began, I notified my program that I was expecting.


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Feature | It’s 2018! Are You on Twitter Yet?

March 22, 2018

Social media for health care providers has changed the way we educate and learn and interact with each other. The dynamic nature of social media and its instant availability through our mobile devices is rapidly transforming the way we engage in society. Not surprisingly, the number of social media users is increasing, implying that our patients and their loved ones are on social media. 

Career Development | Nanette K. Wenger, MD, MACC, Offers Career Advice For Female FITs

January 25, 2018

Nanette K. Wenger, MD, MACC, is a professor of medicine in the Division of Cardiology at the Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. She has built an illustrious career as an academic non-interventional cardiologist, leading the paradigm shifts on cardiac rehabilitation and coronary atherosclerotic heart disease in women. In recognition of her leadership and accomplishments in the field of cardiovascular disease in women, she received the ACC Inaugural Bernadine Healy Leadership in Women’s Cardiovascular Disease Award in 2015. In a recent interview with Olivia Hung, MD, PhD, a Fellow in Training (FIT) at Emory University, Wenger offers career advice for female FITs.

Feature | Finding New Paths Forward

December 21, 2017

What happens when you decide to use your skills as a physician in an entirely different way, such as a nonclinical path?

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Meetings and Events | Hear From the Experts on the Hottest Trials From AHA 2017

November 28, 2017

In the latest ACC Cardiology Hour, Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC, is joined by Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC; Rachel J. Lampert, MD, FACC; Prediman K. Shah, MD, MACC; and Chadwick W. Stouffer, MD, in a roundtable discussion of the hottest trials from AHA 2017 in Anaheim, CA. Among the trials discussed are DACAB, CANVAS, EXSCEL, POISE-2 and more.

Tina Varghese, MD

Book Review | Tripping the Prom Queen

November 8, 2017

Susan Shapiro Barash, a prolific author and knowledgeable professor of gender studies, uses these talents to construct her book Tripping the Prom Queen. This story illustrates the obvious and not-so-obvious dark elements of female rivalry through numerous anecdotes from female volunteers. Her discussions include: mother-daughter disputes; high school and college drama between girlfriends; judgments on workplace and household roles of women by other women; and fights among supposed female friends over appearance, relationship status and popularity standing.

Jennifer H. Mieres, MD, FACC, (L) Stacey E. Rosen, MD, FACC (R)

Book Review | Total Leadership: Be a Better Leader, Have a Richer Life

September 28, 2017

Total Leadership is a must read for all women in cardiology, as it highlights the importance of improving your ability to function in all the significant areas of your life: work, home, community and self. As female cardiologists, we continue to focus on addressing the reasons we have been unable to increase the number of women entering our field over the last several decades. This is occurring despite the fact that women make up half of the entering classes in medical school and half of the interns beginning their training in internal medicine. The challenge of managing a demanding profession while also “having a life” is frequently cited as a concern for many young female physicians.

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WIC News | Apply for ACC’s Membership Committee by Sept. 22

September 13, 2017

In conjunction with the ACC Committee Nominations cycle, the College’s Membership Committee is now accepting applications through Sept. 22. The Membership Committee was established as part of the 2015 College’s governance transformation and serves as standing committee of the College, reporting directly to the Board of Trustees.

Book Review | The White Coat Investor

August 23, 2017

Most doctors do not enter the profession for the money, but in this time of rising college and medical school costs coupled with lower physician reimbursement, we should be more vigilant than ever when it comes to our personal finances. Unfortunately, many physicians suffer from financial illiteracy, having spent their formative years learning about renal physiology and the coagulation cascade rather than fixed asset allocation, mutual funds, 401(k)s and IRAs. The White Coat Investor: A Doctor’s Guide to Personal Finance and Investing, by James M. Dahle, MD, strives to address the challenge of physician financial illiteracy and teaches us important lessons regarding personal finance and investing.

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Member Benefits | The August 2017 Issue of Cardiology, ACC's Flagship Member Magazine, is LIVE!

August 21, 2017

The August 2017 issue of Cardiology, ACC’s flagship member magazine, is now live! Cardiology provides cardiovascular professionals with comprehensive clinical, professional and health policy news; feature-length articles on the top trends and innovations in cardiovascular medicine; expert commentary from leaders in the cardiovascular field; quick-read summaries of the latest research from the JACC Journals and other major cardiovascular journals; profiles of ACC members, like you; and so much more!

Feature | Women in Cardiology: The Bluegrass State Experience

July 26, 2017

This article was authored by Lynda Otalvaro Orozco, MD, FACC, an adjunct assistant professor of medicine in the department of cardiovascular diseases at the University of Kentucky, Gill Heart Institute, Manchester Memorial Hospital, Appalachian Regional Healthcare.

Hena Patel, MD

Book Review | Forget a Mentor, Find a Sponsor

July 26, 2017

Mentors serve a useful purpose, but only sponsors can effectively propel a career. In Forget a Mentor, Find a Sponsor, economist, thought leader, and founding president and CEO of the Center for Talent Innovation, Sylvia Ann Hewlett – author of ten critically acclaimed books – provides a road map to help professionals develop a portfolio of sponsors who can open doors and serve as a link to success. Based on her research, she clarifies the distinction between those who can offer encouragement and those who can provide the meaningful support and advocacy to put professionals on the vocational fast track.

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Member Benefits | The July 2017 Issue of Cardiology, ACC's Flagship Member Magazine, is LIVE!

July 20, 2017

The July 2017 issue of Cardiology, ACC’s flagship member magazine, is now live! Cardiology provides cardiovascular professionals with comprehensive clinical, professional and health policy news; feature-length articles on the top trends and innovations in cardiovascular medicine; expert commentary from leaders in the cardiovascular field; quick-read summaries of the latest research from the JACC Journals and other major cardiovascular journals; profiles of ACC members, like you; and so much more!

Chapter Engagement | New York WIC Chapter Holds Inaugural Event

June 29, 2017

Last December, the Women in Cardiology (WIC) Section of ACC’s New York Chapter kicked off in true New York style with a cocktail reception at Flûte, a lounge in Midtown Manhattan. As the home of the first cardiological society in the country and the birthplace of the ACC, NY has a rich history of pioneering networks for cardiologists. Now it joins a growing number of WIC state sections that are innovating ways to create meaningful networks for women at the local level.


Gina Lundberg

Meetings and Events | A Recap of the WIC Brown Bag Session at ACC.17

June 29, 2017

The Women in Cardiology Section’s (WIC’s) Brown Bag session during the 66th Annual Scientific Session (ACC.17) was highly promoted on social media, especially Twitter, which led to the presence of many social media leaders and novices in the audience. The hashtag #ACCWIC was one of the most used hashtags during ACC.17. Claire Duvernoy, MD, FACC, chair of the WIC Section, and Sandra Lewis, MD, FACC, immediate-past chair of the Section, were among those most active on Twitter.   

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Member Benefits | The June 2017 Issue of Cardiology, ACC's Flagship Member Magazine, is LIVE!

June 27, 2017

The June 2017 issue of Cardiology, ACC’s flagship member magazine, is now live! Cardiology provides cardiovascular professionals with comprehensive clinical, professional and health policy news; feature-length articles on the top trends and innovations in cardiovascular medicine; expert commentary from leaders in the cardiovascular field; quick-read summaries of the latest research from the JACC Journals and other major cardiovascular journals; profiles of ACC members, like you; and so much more!

Feature | My Story as a Woman Cardiologist

May 25, 2017

The patient was looking at me incredulously. He was finding it hard to accept me as his cardiologist. This young K-pop-lookalike Asian girl with long brown hair just didn’t fit into his stereotype of a loud, booming alpha male of a cardiologist.

Hena Patel, MD

Chapter Engagement | ACC’s IL Chapter Hosts First WIC Section Event

May 25, 2017

The Women in Cardiology (WIC) Section of ACC’s IL Chapter held its first event in late November 2016. Hosted at Rush University Medical Center in downtown Chicago, this event was a huge success! Female physicians at every career stage – from FITs to late career cardiologists (and even a couple of internal medicine residents!) – traveled from near and far to attend.

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Meetings and Events | This Saturday: All-Section Meeting & Reception at ACC.17

March 14, 2017

Attending ACC.17? Join us for the All-Section Meeting & Reception at ACC.17! The event happening THIS Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Marriott Marquis will give you a chance to learn more about what ACC's 19+ Member Sections are working to accomplish and to connect with members in your specialty or interest areas.

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Meetings and Events | This Saturday: WIC Section Meeting & Speed Mentoring Session

March 14, 2017

Will you be attending ACC.17 this weekend? You won't want to miss the Women in Cardiology Section Meeting & Speed Mentoring Session this Saturday from 4:45 – 6:00 p.m. We'll be discussing Section accomplishments, initiatives and ways you can get involved. Our speed mentoring session is also your chance to put your questions to women leaders in the field and get tips on interviewing, networking and succeeding in the field. Register now!

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Feature | A Timeline of Achievements For Women Cardiologists

March 7, 2017

In a field typically dominated by men, pioneering women have brought diversity and innovation to cardiovascular medicine, enriching heart health and patient care. Female cardiologists were once a rarity, with the first women physicians training during the 19th century. These early women physicians were determined to serve and broke down traditions and barriers to enter medical schools, crossing such hurdles as having their medical school admissions contingent on approval of their classmates. Their work created a strong model to build upon, setting the stage for the next generations to grow and thrive within the field. The members of the Women in Cardiology Section continue to grow their accomplishments, and honor their contributions.

Toniya Singh, MD, FACC

Chapter Engagement | Establishing a WIC Section in a Local ACC Chapter

February 23, 2017

Establishing a Women in Cardiology (WIC) Section in your local ACC chapter may seem like a daunting endeavor, but fear not, it can be done! I started a WIC Section for ACC’s Missouri’s Chapter last year, and while it was a lot of work, it has been extremely rewarding to see so many of my female colleagues come together to advocate for issues that important for all women. If your Chapter doesn’t have a WIC Section yet, I encourage all of you to take the initiative to start one. Here’s a checklist to help you get started. Also, come to the WIC Lounge at ACC.17 on Saturday, March 18 at 1:30 pm to hear more about how you can do this in your chapter!

Career Development | Negotiating the Next Step

February 23, 2017

Although our daily lives are filled with negotiations, we receive very little formal training in this integral skill. In September 2015, we launched a Women in Cardiology (WIC) group at ­Columbia University Medical Center and invited two post-doctoral candidates from Columbia Business School who have written theses on negotiation to speak to us about the approaches to take, building the necessary skills and achieving success in communication. Our group then had an opportunity to role play a negotiation with a colleague. Below is a summary of their key takeaways for successful negotiations:

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Meetings and Events | Women in Cardiology Section Meeting & Speed Mentoring Session

February 14, 2017

Join us at the Washington Marriott Marquis on Saturday, March 18 from 4:45 – 6:00 p.m. for a special event at ACC.17. The Women in Cardiology (WIC) Section Meeting and Speed Mentoring Session is your chance to interact with female leaders in the field and get advice on networking, interviewing and how to succeed as a woman in cardiology. Plus, we’ll offer a recap of WIC Section activities, accomplishments and future initiatives. Reserve your spot today!

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WIC News | Pregnancy and Early Parenthood as a Cardiologist

January 26, 2017

A majority of female cardiologists become pregnant during their careers, however, many face a number of challenges, some starting even before conception and continuing after their children are born, according to a Council Perspective from ACC's Women in Cardiology (WIC) Section recently published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. "The experience of pregnancy among cardiologists has never been investigated, though it is speculated that concerns surrounding pregnancy may deter women from choosing a career in cardiology," said author Amy Sarma, MD, MHS, et al.

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WIC News | Third Professional Life Survey Shows Changes in CV Workforce

December 22, 2016

Differences in career experiences between female and male cardiologists have lessened over the past 20 years; however, personal life choices and levels of discrimination continue to diverge significantly according to a Council Perspective from ACC’s Women in Cardiology (WIC) Section, published on Dec. 21 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Ifeoma Onuorah-Ezenekwe, MD, FACC

Feature | My Early Career Interest in Women's Cardiovascular Health

December 20, 2016

I have always had an interest in women's cardiovascular health. Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in women, with one in three women dying from heart disease compared to one in 13 from breast cancer based on the 2015 American Heart Association heart disease and stroke data.

Jenine John

Feature | Why Care About Being a Woman in Cardiology? Part II

November 4, 2016

My fellowship experience is, in a way, a case study on increasing the number of women in cardiology. My class consists of four women and one man. Yes, eighty percent of my cardiology fellowship year is female. We are probably making history here.

Jenine John

Feature | Why Care About Being a Woman in Cardiology? Part I

October 20, 2016

In a recent post on the Fellows in Training (FIT) Section Page, Jenine John, MD, an FIT at Stony Brook University Hospital, NY, explores the challenges of being a woman in cardiology and how to deal with those challenges.

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Career Development | September Career Development Tips From the WIC Section

September 22, 2016

Tips For Getting Promoted in an Academic Center: Share goals for promotion with administration: working with your division director or other senior faculty who have already gone through the promotion process can be helpful to better understand the process, including how to be successful and avoid potential pitfalls. – Sharon L. Roble, MD, FACC, an assistant professor of clinical medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

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Feature | Like Mother, Like Daughters

September 22, 2016

According to an ACC survey, only 10 percent of practicing cardiologists are women. Female cardiologists are rare indeed, but Veena Gupta, MBBS, FACC, our mother, has done her best to increase the numbers. Both of us are board certified cardiologists and Fellows of the ACC (FACC).

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Career Development | August Career Development Tips From the WIC Section

August 24, 2016

Tips For Success in a Private Practice: Understand the business of medicine: Learn how to code and bill accurately, review accounts receivable every month. Know how much you pay in rent, utilities, office supplies, leases, employee salaries and benefits. Have a broad understanding of the money coming into the practice and the money being spent on expenses (the difference will be your take-home paycheck!). Set aside one to two hours a month to review this.  – Toniya Singh, MD, FACC, a cardiologist at St. Louis Heart and Vascular in St. Louis, MO.

Annabelle Volgman

Feature | Protectors of The Heart: A History of Heart Disease in Women

August 24, 2016

Breast cancer is not the number one killer of women – yet many women believe it to be their biggest health risk. So what wins this morbid ranking? Heart disease. In fact, 2013 was the first year since 1984 that fewer women died of heart disease than men despite it being viewed as solely a men’s health issue. This decline was the result of the tireless work of a small group of women who have dedicated their lives to eradicating this misunderstanding and unequal treatment of women’s heart disease.

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WIC News | The Basics of Solid Finances For Female FITs

August 8, 2016

In a recent post on the Fellows in Training (FIT) Section Page, Olivia Hung, MD, an FIT at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA, discusses important financial information for female FITs to consider. “Most women who file for bankruptcy do so because of divorce, serious medical problems, or a job loss – in other words, when they lose their source of income.

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Career Development | July Career Development Tips From the WIC Section

July 28, 2016

Tips For Getting Promoted in an Academic Center: Learn the dossier system that your center uses: Most universities will have some program (e.g., Research in View) that is used to compile a dossier. Familiarize yourself with this system within the first year of your career so that you can add your achievements to this as you accomplish them (e.g., publications, speaking engagements) rather than scrambling...

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Career Development | How to Position Yourself on the Leadership Track

July 28, 2016

The most recent ACC Women in Cardiology (WIC) Section Leadership Workshop was a day of networking and sessions geared to encourage, inspire and equip women cardiologists as to how to navigate a career in cardiology for both personal success and satisfaction...

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Career Development | Are You Ready For an Academic Promotion?

July 28, 2016

Not sure what you need to do to prepare for an academic promotion? Check out the following tips on how to maximize your chances for success when you embark on the promotion process. The timeline starts much earlier than you think, the first day of your new position or rank...

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Feature | A Timeline of Achievements For Women Cardiologists

July 6, 2016

In a field typically dominated by men, pioneering women have brought diversity and innovation to cardiovascular medicine, enriching heart health and patient care. Female cardiologists were once a rarity, with the first women physicians training during the 19th century. These early women physicians were determined to serve and broke down traditions and barriers to enter medical schools, crossing such hurdles as having their medical school admissions contingent on approval of their classmates...

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WIC News | Dr. Smith Goes to Washington

July 5, 2016

In a recent post on the ACC in Touch Blog, Annabelle S. Volgman, MD, FACC, discusses how her experience at last year's Legislative Conference impacted her career and care of patients. "Cardiologists on Capitol Hill? It turns out that a big part of taking care of patients is controlled by what happens in Congress!...

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Meetings and Events | Women in Cardiology Symposium and Roundtable at CRT 2016

June 23, 2016

Meetings and events focusing on female cardiologists are so rare, that it is refreshing to attend events that highlight problems specific to females in the field of cardiology. One such event was a “Women in Interventional Cardiology “ roundtable, chaired by Cindy Grines, MD, FACC, and Roxana Mehran, MD, FACC, held during this year’s Cardiovascular Research Technology (CRT) Meeting, in Washington, DC...

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WIC News | A Timeline of Achievements For Women Cardiologists

June 20, 2016

Cardiology | In a field typically dominated by men, pioneering women have brought diversity and innovation to cardiovascular medicine, enriching heart health and patient care. Female cardiologists were once a rarity, with the first women physicians training during the 19th century. These early women physicians were determined to serve and broke down traditions and barriers to enter medical schools, crossing such hurdles as having their medical school admissions contingent on approval of their classmates...

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WIC News | Private Practice Cardiology: Advice For Young Mothers

May 18, 2016

In a recent post on the ACC in Touch Blog, Riya Chacko, MD, a cardiologist at the Cardiovascular Group of Syracuse in Syracuse, NY, and a member of the WIC Section, provides advice for young mothers considering work in private practice cardiology.

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WIC News | Is Depression a CV Risk Factor in Young Women?

May 18, 2016

In a recent Expert Analysis, Smita I. Negi, MD, a member of the Women in Cardiology (WIC) Section, analyzes the impact of depression on cardiovascular disease risk in young women. “Major depression is associated with worse prognosis in patients with acute myocardial infarction...

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Career Development | What is the Difference Between Male and Female Cardiologist Work Compensation and Activities?

December 14, 2015

There is a "substantial salary difference" between male and female practicing cardiologists, as well as a difference in job activities, according to results of a study presented Nov. 8 during AHA 2015 in Orlando and simultaneously published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. "This is the first study to show that although men and women cardiologists share the same specialty, they have markedly different job descriptions," said Pamela Douglas, MD, MACC, senior author of the study.

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WIC News | WIC Section Advocacy Roundtable

July 9, 2015

The Women in Cardiology (WIC) Section Leadership Council will convene its third annual roundtable to discuss politics and challenges for women in cardiology on Tuesday, October 20th at 8 – 9 am ET.

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Feature | Gender Equality in Medicine: A Male Perspective

May 31, 2015

I (JDF) am a white male of European descent and, by that virtue alone, the clear majority in medicine. So why am I writing about women in cardiology? For three simple reasons: my wife, who is a surgeon, and my two daughters.

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Chapter Engagement | Louisiana WIC Section Paints the Dome Red

May 31, 2015

February was a busy month for the Louisiana Women in Cardiology (LA-WIC) Section. The LA-WIC Section was newly formed this past year with the goal of providing a forum where women practicing cardiology in Louisiana could network and share ideas across institutions, develop valuable leadership skills, mentor medical students and residents considering a career in cardiology, and begin to develop community based programs to encourage healthy living.

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Meetings and Events | Highlights of ACC.15: Congratulations to Athena Poppas, MD, FACC, and Pamela Douglas, MD, MACC!

May 1, 2015

The 64th Annual American College of Cardiology (ACC.15) Opening Session was inspiring in many ways. From the recognition of 3D printing technology as one of the top five research advancements in 2015, to the introduction of the new scientific session, "Futures of Cardiovascular Medicine, " this year's meeting flowed more like a "TED talk," —breaking traditional scientific meeting molds.

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Feature | A Story of Perseverance: Minority Women in Cardiology

February 11, 2015

Young women from impoverished parts of rural Mexico are not expected to pursue much education or professional careers. The lack of expectations is driven by many factors, most rooted in our patriarchal society. As a young girl, I became aware of huge gender inequities and feared my fate as a woman.

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Career Development | Entering the "Real" World: Life After Training

February 10, 2015

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As fellows-in-training are acutely aware, today’s health care environment is rapidly changing. Paralleling these changes in health care is an ever-evolving job market. With cuts in research funding, training grants and reimbursements, today’s job market isn’t even comparable to a few years ago, and it is even less similar to the market many more established cardiologists may remember. How do graduating fellows navigate this uncharted territory?