Practice Made Perfect

In this episode,  sponsored by the CV Management  Section,  we  look ahead at the forces shaping the future of cardiovascular leadership. Our guests reflect on how shifts toward  value-based  care, emerging technologies, and a changing healthcare landscape are redefining what cardiovascular service lines need from their leaders. The discussion explores how dyad partnerships can stay adaptable, str...

This episode ,  sponsored by the CV Management Section,  focuses on the evolving workforce challenges within cardiovascular care and the leadership approaches that help teams thrive. Our guests discuss how culture, communication, and team structure influence engagement and performance, and  reflect  strategies that support a more resilient and adaptable workforce.

In this episode   sponsored by the CV Management Section , we explore how cardiovascular programs can strengthen operational performance and support  long-term  financial sustainability. Our guests discuss the evolving challenges service lines face, share practical considerations for improving  day-to-day  operations, and reflect on how dyad leaders can work together to guide meaningful change.   

In this episode of  ACC's  Practice Made Perfect  podcast, Drs. Brenton Bauer and Laura Onderko explore practical strategies for getting started in advocacy, with a particular focus on Fellows in Training and Early Career cardiologists. They are joined  by Dr.   Samuel O. Jones, IV , a current member of the ACC Board of Trustees and former Chair of Health Affairs, who  brings  extensive experience...

In this kickoff episode  sponsored by  t he CV Management Section , we explore what truly makes a dyad partnership effective in cardiovascular care. Our guests break down how clinical and administrative leaders can align their goals to drive service line success, sharing real-world examples of high‑functioning dyad teams in cardiology.  They  also unpack  co mmon challenges  i n physician–administ...

In this episode, Drs. Laura Onderko, Aditya Bharadwaj, and David Winchester explore the transition from fellowship to faculty. They share insights on launching your job search, leveraging mentors and sponsors, and tapping into your local American College of Cardiology ( ACC ) chapter for professional and community support. The conversation also covers the path to becoming a Fellow of the ACC ( FAC...

Welcome to The Second Skillset podcast series! In this fourth episode, our panelists dive into how cardiologists can expand their impact beyond clinical care by engaging in organizational strategy, innovation, and advocacy. Discover how clinical leaders are shaping decisions at the system level, and how you can do the same. Through insightful discussion and real-world examples, you'll learn practi...

In this episode, Drs. Laura Onderko , Zain Asad , and Aditya Bharadwaj delve into how fellows-in-training and early-career cardiologists can strategically build their research careers and assess whether academic medicine is the right fit. The conversation highlights diverse pathways for engaging in research—from participating in clinical trials to securing grant funding—and explores the valuable r...

Welcome to The Second Skillset podcast series! In this third episode, our panelists discuss how leadership isn't limited to titles . In cardiovascular care, influence often begins at the bedside. The conversation explores how physicians can lead from where they are by cultivating trust, communicating with clarity, and driving change through collaboration. Listeners will learn practical strategies...

Welcome to The Second Skillset podcast series! In this second episode, our panelists discuss how to build the business fluency needed to engage in the strategic and financial decisions that shape your practice and service line. The conversation covers key financial concepts such a s relative value units ( RVUs ), con tribution margin, and value-based care models. Listeners will learn how to collab...

Welcome to The Second Skillset podcast series! In this first episode, our panelists explore why non-clinical competencies are no longer optional for cardiologists navigating today's evolving healthcare systems. The conversation highlights how the cardiologist's role is expanding beyond clinical care to include leadership and system-level influence. Listeners will gain insight into the core non-cli...

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

Artificial intelligence ( AI ) holds incredible promise to transform clinical practice—but what's standing in the way of adopt ion? I n the final episode of our Harnessing the Power of AI for Physician Empowerment series, Dr. Effie Andrikopoulou is joined by Dr s . Sneha Jain and Shiv Rao to explore the real-world barriers to AI implementation. From workflow integration to clinician engagement and...

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

In this episode, host ed by the ACC Women in Cardiology (WIC) Advocacy Wor k Group, Drs. Kamala Tamirisa and Keerthana Pakanati welcome distinguished guests Dr s . Lipi Roy and Amit Goyal to explore innovative strategies in cardiovascular education, media engagement, and leadership empowerment. Tune in for insights that bridge medicine and impactful storytelling.     Subscribe to PracticeMadePerfe...

In this second episode in a three-part series of episodes focusing on artificial intelligence ( AI ) in c ardiology , Dr. Effie Andrikopoulou hosts Dr. Nishath Quader and Mr. Demetri Giannikopoulos to discover how innovative AI solutions can tackle one of the biggest challenges facing today's c ardiologists—burnout. Explore the transformative power of AI-driven automation in reducing administrativ...

In the first of a three-part series on artificial intelligence (AI) in c ardiology, Dr. Effie Andrikopoulou is joined by two leading cardiologists, Dr s . Ashley Beecy and Rohan Khera, to explore how AI is transforming the field. Discover how AI is reshaping physician workflows, enhancing decision-making, and improving patient care without replacing human expertise . Hear real-world examples of AI...

Welcome to the Cardiovascular (CV) Dyad Leadership Strategic Planning Series! In this fourth and final episode, Ms. Ellie Huff will interview Mr. Bart Reeves and Dr. Geoffrey Rose on how to measure and track success after a strategic plan has been developed and implemented within the CV Service Line. Listen as these experts share best practices for measuring success, how to continually update a st...

The well-being of the cardiovascular (CV) workforce is critical to achieving the mission of the American College of Cardiology. C V professionals are faced with increasing work hours and a climbing risk of burnout. Fostering career flexibility at all stages of the professional lifespan can improve satisfaction, combat burnout, increase career longevity, and address diversity and inclusion. In this...

In this PracticeMadePerfect episode, Dr s. Melanie Sul i stio and Michael Ayers discuss the diverse ways medical education can contribute to your career plans. Listen as the y delve into how to make your efforts in medical education "count" towards your promotion and career trajectory .               Subscribe  to PracticeMadePerfect | Claim CME Credit  

Welcome to the Cardiovascular (CV) Dyad Leadership Strategic Planning Series! In episode three of four , Ms. Amy Brownell will interview Ms. Corrin McCloskey and Dr. Joseph Goeke on developing a strategic plan for sub-specialty programs with the CV Service Line. Listen as these experts share strategic development best practices, the impact that sub-specialty programs can have on the entire service...

Welcome to the Cardiovascular (CV) Dyad Leadership Strategic Planning Series! In episode two of four , Dr. Tom Draper talks with Mr. Adam DeJong and Dr. Malissa Wood about efforts required in the development phase of a strategic plan document including evaluating current state performance, leveraging external data , and initiating feedback from key stakeholders. This episode affirms the d evelop m...

Welcome to the C ardiovascular (CV) Dyad Leadership Strategic Planning Series ! In episode one of four , Dr. Jeff Carstens discuss es with Messrs. Tom Draper and Michael Montgomery steps to develop ing a strategic plan for the CV service line. The conversation will center around key building blocks , data, stakeholders, and processes that should be established at the start of the process. Developi...

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

In this episode of Practice Made Perfect, Dr. Ravi Thakker , ACC Fellows -in-Training (FIT) Council Member and FIT Section Editor-in- C hief, interviews interventional cardiologist Dr. Mirza Umair Khalid on how general cardiology fellows can best prepare for interventional cardiology fellowship . B alancing clinical duties with education, research, administrative interests, and tips for FITs trans...