Greetings from the American College of Cardiology!

By way of introduction, my name is Dr. Deirdre Mattina. I am the program chair of the MidWest Women in Cardiology Alliance. I am writing to ask if you could please forward the following invitation to your female high school junior and senior students with an interest in science, research, or medicine.

Thank you in advance for letting your students know about this unique opportunity. We hope to “e-see” many of them on February 27th! 

Deirdre Mattina, MD, FACC
Cardiologist, Cleveland Clinic
You’re Invited!

What
She Looks Like a Cardiologist: Developing Pathways for High School Girls to Pursue a Career in Cardiology, a free virtual event offered by the MidWest Women in Cardiology Alliance. 

Who
This event is intended to inspire female high school juniors and seniors with an interest in science, research, or medicine to consider the exciting field of Cardiology.

When
This event will stream live on Saturday, February 27, 2021, from 10:30 am-1:00 pm (EST).

Background
Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of all Americans, and we need bright, talented, and motivated young minds to join us in addressing this issue for future generations. Our research shows that while ~50% of medical students are female, only a small fraction of these women chooses to specialize in Cardiology. The MidWest Women in Cardiology Alliance wants to show you what life is like as a female cardiologist in the hopes that one day you, too, will #ChooseCardiology.

Video Introduction
A brief introduction to the She Looks Like a Cardiologist program can be seen via the following link:

Program Content & Why You Should Participate
The program will cover sub-specialties within Cardiology including General Cardiology, Cardiac Imaging, Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, and Advanced Heart Failure. We will have female cardiologists from Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Wisconsin participating in live Q&A sessions. This will be a great opportunity to connect with mentors in your area. 
The American College of Cardiology envisions a world where innovation and knowledge optimize cardiovascular care and outcomes. As the professional home for the entire cardiovascular care team, the mission of the College and its 54,000 members is to transform cardiovascular care and to improve heart health. The ACC bestows credentials upon cardiovascular professionals who meet stringent qualifications and leads in the formation of health policy, standards, and guidelines. The College also provides professional medical education, disseminates cardiovascular research through its world-renowned JACC Journals, operates national registries to measure and improve care, and offers cardiovascular accreditation to hospitals and institutions. For more, visit acc.org.