Future Leaders: The Next Generation of Nuclear Cardiology
IN-PERSON ONLY
Designed exclusively for trainees, fellows-in-training, and medical students who are considering careers in cardiac imaging, Future Leaders provides a unique opportunity for you to meet trailblazers in nuclear cardiology, connect with peers with similar interests, and take home insights that could jump-start your career as a multimodality imager. This year’s program will have both virtual and in-person components.
Featured Topics Include:
- Building a career
- Connecting with mentors
- Developing leadership skills and resilience
- Achieving work-life balance
- Transitioning from training to advanced training to faculty
Future Leaders: The Next Generation of Nuclear Cardiology occurs in person at ASNC2025 in Orlando, FL on Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM (EDT). All accepted applicants will receive complimentary registration to ASNC2025 and will receive up to two complimentary hotel room nights at ASNC2025 (over a $500 value).
Future Leaders applications must be received by May 30, 2025.
Overview
Demonstrating ASNC’s commitment to the future, the Board of Directors welcomes applications to participate in the 2025 Future Leaders: The Next Generation of Nuclear Cardiology. The ASNC leadership is dedicated to inspiring and supporting trainees interested in cardiac imaging careers.
This exciting program will bring together cardiology fellows interested in multimodality cardiovascular imaging with trailblazers and thought leaders in the field. Future Leaders Co-chairs Sanjay Divakaran, MD, MPH, FASNC and Donna Polk, MD, MPH, MASNC will be joined by other leaders who will present perspectives based on their illustrious careers and offer advice for forging a rewarding career.
Panel discussions and small-group breakout sessions will foster personal interaction between participants and faculty.
Objectives
- Introduce trainees and cardiology fellows to established leaders in nuclear cardiology and cardiovascular imaging.
- Foster mentoring relationships between leaders and fellows interested in cardiovascular imaging.
- Explore various career paths in cardiovascular imaging.
Application Requirements
- Be or become a Trainee Member of ASNC – Trainee membership is free so join now!
- Submit a brief statement (400 words or fewer) describing your cardiology fellowship status as well as your interest in and motivation for attending this symposium. Please note your Training Director in your statement.
- A copy of your Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Agenda
Thursday, September 4, 2025 | ||
2:00 pm | Welcome & Introductions | Sanjay Divakaran, MD, MPH, FASNC |
2:20 pm | Panel Discussion Covering Career Development Topics - Why choose imaging? How to balance career and family? Why do (or not do) an imaging fellowship? With hindsight, what to do differently? And much more | Moderator: Donna M. Polk, MD, MPH, MASNC Panelists: Sharmila Dorbala, MD, MPH, MASNC; Gary Heller, MD, PhD, MASNC; Rob Gropler, MD, MASNC; Krishna Patel, MD, MS, FASNC |
2:55 pm | Breakout Discussion Groups | Sanjay Divakaran, MD, MPH, FASNC; Sharmila Dorbala, MD, MPH, MASNC; Gary Heller, MD, PhD, MASNC; Rob Gropler, MD, MASNC; Krishna Patel, MD, MS, FASNC; Donna M. Polk, MD, MPH, MASNC |
3:30 pm | Break | |
3:40 pm | Breakout Discussion Groups | Sanjay Divakaran, MD, MPH, FASNC; Sharmila Dorbala, MD, MPH, MASNC; Gary Heller, MD, PhD, MASNC; Rob Gropler, MD, MASNC; Krishna Patel, MD, MS, FASNC; Donna M. Polk, MD, MPH, MASNC |
4:55 pm | Break | |
5:05 pm | Industry Panel | Moderator: Sanjay Divakaran, MD, MPH, FASNC |
5:25 pm | Wrap-up | Donna M. Polk, MD, MPH, MASNC |
5:30 pm | Opening ASNC2025 Reception | All |
Location
Address
8101 World Center Drive Orlando, Florida 32821
Orlando, Florida
Program Director(s)
Sanjay Divakaran
MD, MPH, FASNC
Donna Polk
MD, MPH, MASNC
Event Format
Live In-Person Meeting
Event Category
Meeting/Conference, Webinar
