Future Leaders: The Next Generation of Nuclear Cardiology

The 2024 Application Period is Now Closed

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 features both virtual and in-person components. Mark your calendars for August 13 for the virtual segment, and at ASNC2024 on September 4 for the in-person segment.

The Future Leaders program will feature both virtual and in-person components

• The Opening Session will feature the Keynote Address by Gregory S. Thomas, MD, MPH, MASNC. This session will convene virtually on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM (EDT).
• The in-person program and networking reception will occur at ASNC2024 in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM (CDT).
• Program participants are invited to connect with faculty and members of ASNC’s Board of Directors at the Future Leaders Networking Reception on Wednesday, September 4, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM (CDT).

Featured Topics Include –

• Building a career
• Connecting with mentors
• Developing leadership skills and resilience
• Achieving work-life balance
• Transitioning from fellowship to faculty

Overview

Demonstrating ASNC’s commitment to the future, the Board of Directors welcomes applications to participate in 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, Donna Polk, MD, MPH, MASNC, and Randall C. Thompson, MD, MASNC, will be joined by other leaders who will present perspectives based on their own 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.

Program participants are invited to connect with faculty and members of ASNC’s Board of Directors at the Future Leaders Networking Reception on Wednesday, September 4, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM (CDT).

The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology thanks our sponsor, AstraZeneca.

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.

Course Chairs

Sanjay Divakaran, MD, MPH

Donna Polk, MD, MPH, MASNC

Randall Thompson, MD, MASNC

Faculty

Paul C. Cremer, MD, MS

Sarah Cuddy, MD, FASNC

Erika Hutt, MD

Maria G. Sciammarella, MD

Gregory S. Thomas, MD, MPH, MASNC

Agenda

Tuesday, August 13 (Virtual)
Time (EDT)
6:00 PM – Welcome and Introduction to Future Leaders Objectives
6:05 PM – Faculty and Participant Introductions
6:20 PM – Keynote Address: The Role of Cardiac Imaging in My Career and Thoughts About the Future by Gregory S. Thomas, MD, MPH, MASNC
6:45 PM – Questions and Answers with Gregory S. Thomas, MD, MPH, MASNC
7:00 PM – Adjourn

Wednesday, September 4 at ASNC2024 in Austin, Texas (In person)
Time (CDT)
2:00 PM – Welcome
2:05 PM – Panel Discussion Covering Career Development Topics
– Why choose imaging?
– How to balance career and family?
– Why to do (or not do) an imaging fellowship?
– With hindsight, what to do differently?
– and much more
2:45 PM – Break
3:00 PM – Breakout Discussion Groups
4:30 PM – Break
4:35 PM – Industry Panel
4:55 PM – Wrap-up
5:00 PM – Reception with ASNC Board of Directors, Leadership Development Program, and Future Leaders Participants

Sponsors

The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology thanks our sponsors