Practice Made Perfect

The Dyad Leadership Model - Foundations for Success

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 cardiology. They also unpack common challenges in physician–administrator collaboration—and practical strategies to overcome them. Tune in for key insights on building trust, strengthening communication, and creating a shared decision‑making model that elevates leadership across the cardiovascular enterprise. 

Acing the Transition: From FIT to Faculty

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 (FACC), navigating contracts and negotiations, and ACC resources available to guide you through the process.          Subscribe to PracticeMadePerfect| 

The Second Skillset: The Next Level

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 practical steps to grow your influence, contribute to mission-aligned initiatives, and stay connected to your clinical identity while taking on broader leadership roles.   Subscribe to PracticeMadePerfect|  

Acing the Transition: How to Kickstart Your Research Career

In this episode, Drs. Laura Onderko, Zain Asad, and Aditya Bjaradwaj 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 resources offered by the American College of Cardiology to support aspiring physician-scientists.   Subscribe to PracticeMadePerfect|  

The Second Skillset: Influence in Action

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 to expand their impact across teams, departments, and organizational levels, even when they’re not “in charge.”   Subscribe to PracticeMadePerfect|