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2024 News

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Christie Ballantyne was elected President

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Christie Ballantyne was elected President of National Lipid Association for the 2024-2025 term.  The National Lipid Association goal is to enhance the science and practice of lipidology and promote optimal cardiometabolic health.

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Bozkurt Earns Leadership Award

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Dr. Biykem Bozkurt, professor of medicine – cardiology and senior dean of faculty, was announced as the recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Leadership Award from the Heart Failure Society of America for her work in education and mentorship. She will be recognized at HFSA’s annual scientific meeting in September in Atlanta.

Dr. Vanessa Medrano and Sandra Stahl receive POP Award

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Dr. Vanessa Medrano, Assistant Professor, Cardiology, and Sandra Stahl, Instructor - Nurse Practitioner, Cardiology, received the 2024 Power of Professionalism Award from BCM Center for Professionalism. This award recognizes the positive actions of students, residents, fellows, post-docs, faculty and any member of our support staff or administration. 

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Dr. Syed Zaid appointed Associate Editor of JACC Case Reports

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Dr. Syed Zaid, Assistant Professor, Cardiology, was appointed Associate Editor of JACC Case Reports. This remarkable achievement was accomplished within nine months of fellowship graduation.

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Guilherme Vianna Silva receives Star Award

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Guilherme Vianna Silva, M.D., F.A.C.C., received the 2024 Baylor College of Medicine Star Award for Excellence in Patient Care. This award is provided to faculty that demonstrate clinical excellence and expertise with consistently high quality of patient care.

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Section of Cardiology held its Annual Fellowship Meet and Greet

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Section of Cardiology held its Annual Fellowship Meet and Greet at Abbott Training Center to help welcome the newest cardiology fellows.

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Dr. Ashley Patel inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

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Dr. Ashley Patel, Chief Fellow, Section of Cardiology, inducted into the 2024 Texas Beta Chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

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Cardiology fellows win The American College of Cardiology Fellows In Training Jeopardy Finals

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Congratulations to Cardiology Fellows Jerin George, Anupama BK, and Riyad Kherallah, for winning the The American College of Cardiology Fellows In Training Jeopardy Finals!

ACC FIT Jeopardy is a friendly competition between fellows-in-training from around the world that uses Jeopardy categories based on the American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease Exam Blueprint. The competition is hosted by the American College of Cardiology and is considered one of the year's most anticipated events. The competition is game show-style and fosters engagement in FIT and ECP.

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2024 Grand Rounds

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The section was honored to host renowned cardiologists for its annual series:

  • March 8: Roger Blumenthal presented the Edward Dennis Memorial Lecture
  • March 29: Steve Ommen presented the JK Alexander Memorial Lecture
  • April 12: Timothy Henry presented the John Lewis Interventional Lecture
  • May 3: Jon Kobashigawa presented the Don Chapman Memorial Lecture
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