![Clinician-Scientist During The COVID-19 Pandemic](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/podcast/2024-03/EP_01_4.png?VersionId=l.tblflahWlKOBzyfqmX695RmxRpD.Ei)
A week after Jag Singh had tested positive for 2019-nCoV, he became a patient in his hospital’s intensive care unit. This week he joins Ankur Kalra, MD to tell us about his journey as a clinician-scientist.
Jagmeet P Singh, associate chief of the cardiology division at Massachusetts General Hospital and professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School joins Ankur Kalra for a deep conversation about his journey across three continents. Dr Singh talks about the importance of choosing fulfilment over success. We gain more insights on the recent late-breaking trial, MADIT-CHIC focusing on cardiac resynchronization therapy. Ankur asks Jag about his experience of being on the other side of the healthcare system and his enrolment in the since halted remdesivir trial.
![Lisa Rosenbaum's journey to medical journalism at NEJM](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2024-02/Parallax%20Podcast%20Ep%2026%20Final%20Artwork%20V22.jpeg?VersionId=4IG2X2_3HuXVWXcwVbXE7pEyy_1PHDs2&itok=onh9SoDH)
In this edition of Parallax Dr Kalra asked Dr Rosenbaum about the influences that shaped her choices as a writer and as a healthcare professional. Dr Rosenbaum opens up about her childhood and how she connected to her grandfather through writing and medicine. We learn about Lisa’s first day at medical school and her latest writing project.
![EP 94: IU Anesthesia Grand Rounds: Religiosity/Spirituality in Medicine](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2023-06/1920x1080_Web_Artwork_Parallax_EP94.png?VersionId=UbmgLa14S40N3uuN3oPUrgmYAVqdNbiy&itok=xoFiqnA1)
![EP 93: Empowering Learners in Cardiovascular Education with Dr Kashou, Dr Anavekar & Dr Ellauzi](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2023-05/1920x1080_Web_Artwork_Parallax_EP93.png?VersionId=0qEbpQZz_oasAry7byBieBN0jXDcOesM&itok=S4uuBfHz)
![Ep 92: Beyond Metrics (Part 3): Redefining Success Through a Student-Centric Approach with Dr. Nandan Anavekar](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2023-05/1920x1080_Web_Artwork_Parallax_EP92.png?VersionId=d8HmxBA9aBoIAuQyQljGoxJbIqcpWxMt&itok=88DAHsMv)
![Ep 91: Beyond Metrics: Reimagining Success in Academic Medicine with Dr Anavekar](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2023-05/1920x1080_Web_Artwork_Parallax_EP91.png?VersionId=VFy4Po_ZZtuOMDw5O2UsSQYI84Fy1_P_&itok=GfMETqPX)
![Ep 90: Academic Bullying Unmasked: Enablers, Effects & Solutions with Dr Täuber & Dr Mahmoudi](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2023-04/1920x1080_Web_Artwork_Parallax_EP90.png?VersionId=YfTgoZMBxfZ_0ZZaDZEkS6qamfH6wYCB&itok=bYbLUZdt)
![Ep 89: Contemplative Self-Exploration & Outcome-Focused Cardiology with Dr Nandan Anavekar](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2023-04/1920x1080_Web_Artwork_Parallax_EP89_0.png?VersionId=Sj5tjRlIkV620NBx0VQO21h6gwCgIybf&itok=ZujEDPKy)
What is the Global Cardiology University project? How does Dr Anavekar encourage trainees to re-examine their role in patient care? What is his advice to our listeners?
![Ep 88: Leadership, Advocacy & Involvement in Your Local ACC Chapter with Dr Vijay Rao](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2023-03/1920x1080_Web_Artwork_Parallax_EP88.png?VersionId=oMUiTd8275CkLfXhu9rBGl0s8fWqbPOa&itok=_Y7f5XUS)
As Dr Kalra asks Dr Rao about the ways in which early career faculty members can get involved with the organization at a state level. Dr Rao shares his insider tips and highlights key events where individuals can further their participation.
How can you get involved with your local ACC chapter? How can you improve your leadership skills? What is Dr Rao’s advice for our listeners?
![EP 87: Gut Microbiome and Heart Health: The 3 Compounds You Need to Know About with Dr Vuyisich](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2023-02/1920x1080_Web_Artwork_Parallax_EP87.png?VersionId=oiG2q7v5U7LA6be61VLOzAF6wM_pVo5j&itok=IolNRUTz)
He explains how the complexity of nutrition and the compounds generated by the gut microbiome can impact our health. We learn more about three compounds produced by our gut microbiome that have a strong connection with heart disease.
Through this conversation, Dr Vuyisich invites us to reframe our approach to nutrition and prevention as a question of food education and data-driven science.
![EP 86: The Year 2022 in Review with Dr Sukh Nijjer](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2023-02/1920x1080_Web_Artwork_Parallax_EP86.png?VersionId=sDY6RRbQ7w32bTveDoy3Wmt5I5WemjVH&itok=CnJsd-zr)
![EP 85: Guest Episode: A Talk Between the Mind and Heart](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2023-01/1920x1080_Web_Artwork_EP85_Neurophilia.png?VersionId=lLMHXttaFn3mp.v7J4jhxQJNY62LKYmi&itok=lQrB9kuV)
This episode features a vascular neurologist and an interventional cardiologist who will discuss the relationship between their two fields of medicine.
![19: Women In Cardiology With Kendra Grubb](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2024-02/Parallax-Podcast-Ep-19-T-1200x628-twitter-Card.jpeg?VersionId=1_x2j13muJp536QAVoHElSPyhVGTgsFM&itok=4FKsupVl)
Her recent post on social media went viral. It was a photo of an all-women surgical team carrying out a complex structural heart procedure. It had over 100,000 views and was seen by people in over 75 different countries. It’s clear from this online reaction, that now is the time for women to be recognised for the work they are doing in medicine.
Listen to this engaging discussion between them on the challenges of being a woman in cardiovascular medicine today.
Submit your question to Ankur via: podcast@radciffe-group.com. Hosted by @AnkurKalraMD. Produced by @RadcliffeCARDIO.
![18: The Year 2019 In Review With Sukh Nijjer](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2024-02/Parallax-Podcast-w-Sukhjinder-Nijjer.png?VersionId=JTTB5Vv64hUNWcZfgTHUl0d_TqWqBpcD&itok=S8YyqYye)
Trials discussed in detail include those presented at the ACC in New Orleans: PARTNER 3 & Evolut Low Risk on TAVR/TAVI, and SAFARI & COAPT on radial vs femoral access; presented at the ESC in Paris: THEMIS and ISAR-REACT 5 on DAPT post-PCI, DAPA-HF on SGLT2i’s for heart failure, and COMPLETE on PCI of non-culprit lesions in STEMI; presented at TCT in San Francisco: TWILIGHT on DAPT post-PCI, and EXCEL at 5 years on PCI vs CABG in left main CAD; and finally, presented at AHA in Philadelphia: ISCHEMIA on medical vs invasive approaches in ischemic events. Submit your question to Ankur via: podcast@radciffe-group.com.
Hosted by @AnkurKalraMD. Produced by @RadcliffeCARDIO.
![Rasha Al-Lamee On ORBITA, ISCHEMIA, Coronary Revascularisation](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2024-02/Parallax-Podcast-w-Rasha-Al-Lamee.png?VersionId=HJSxV4uQ5EEPiuGn1o7Vr68p0IOt2DhX&itok=cZhcfzUv)
Ankur and Rasha also discuss the findings and unanswered questions of ORBITA, and how recent research in coronary revascularisation and stable ischemic heart disease has (or has not) changed their clinical practice. Finally, in anticipation of its presentation at AHA 2019, Rasha gives an overview of the International Study of Comparative Health Effectiveness with Medical and Invasive Approaches (ISCHEMIA). Submit your question to Ankur via: podcast@radciffe-group.com.
Hosted by @AnkurKalraMD. Produced by @RadcliffeCARDIO.
![Ajay J Kirtane On Fatherhood, Cardiology, Research & Even A Little Karma Yoga](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2024-02/Parallax-Podcast-w-Ajay-J-Kirtane.png?VersionId=hQIDUcD1vBYgWpnRPihH.rQKqykSYzUC&itok=6M8-g4r0)
Ajay also talks about how he has negotiated between competing priorities in clinical and academic work, and how he manages fatherhood with a busy career. Ahead of the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2019, Ajay also shared what he thinks we can expect from the highly anticipate ISCHEMIA trial. Submit your question to Ankur via: podcast@radciffe-group.com.
Hosted by @AnkurKalraMD. Produced by @RadcliffeCARDIO.
![Gregg W Stone On Becoming A Clinician, Trialist And Educator](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2024-02/Parallax-Podcast-w-Gregg-Stone.png?VersionId=NwUGNesFk0N2olrrGu1n7604yjFTPuSb&itok=VCHU_wQv)
Gregg also shares his tips on how to progress from clinical practice to academic research, and what it takes to be a successful clinical investigator. Finally, Gregg shares with Ankur what personality traits he looks for in mentees and why presenting a final project is not enough. Submit your question to Ankur via: podcast@radciffe-group.com.
Hosted by @AnkurKalraMD. Produced by @RadcliffeCARDIO.