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…

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…

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…

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…

In this kickoff episode sponsored by the 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 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…

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…

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…

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…

Welcome to The Second Skillset podcast series! In this second episode, our panelists discuss how to build the business fluency needed to engage in the strategic and financial decisions that shape your practice and service line. The conversation covers key financial concepts such as relative value units (RVUs)…

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…

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…