Cardiology 201
Join us for Cardiology 201, a dedicated educational event designed exclusively for 2nd and 3rd-year cardiology registrars from Australia and New Zealand. Held at the Victorian Heart Hospital on Saturday, June 14th, 2025, this immersive program builds on the foundation established in Cardiology 101, offering hands-on workshops, expert-led presentations, and invaluable career guidance. With interactive sessions covering topics such as congenital heart disease, cardio-genetics, and advanced imaging you'll gain practical skills and insights to confidently manage complex cases.
In addition to clinical learning, Cardiology 201 provides an opportunity to explore your career pathway with a dedicated panel discussion featuring experienced consultants and fellows. They'll address key questions about subspecialty choices, international fellowships, academic careers, and navigating the transition from trainee to consultant. Cap off the day by connecting with peers and mentors at our evening networking dinner in Melbourne's CBD. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your expertise and shape your future in cardiology - register now!
The course:
Join us for Cardiology 201, a dedicated educational event designed exclusively for 2nd and 3rd-year cardiology registrars from Australia and New Zealand. Held at the Victorian Heart Hospital on Saturday, June 14th, 2025, this immersive program builds on the foundation established in Cardiology 101, offering hands-on workshops, expert-led presentations, and invaluable career guidance.
In addition to clinical learning, Cardiology 201 provides an opportunity to explore your career pathway with a dedicated panel discussion featuring experienced consultants and fellows. They'll address key questions about subspecialty choices, international fellowships, academic careers, and navigating the transition from trainee to consultant.
Program highlights:
Presentations:
- Structural cardiology (beyond TAVI, i.e. MitraClip, PFOs, ASDs)
- Congenital heart disease
- Cardio-genetics
- Advanced imaging
- Recent clinical trials: important updates
Career insight sessions:
Perspectives on training internationally: benefits, hurdles, options and considerations
- Dr Sri Rao – fellowship in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
- Dr Andrew Lin – fellowship in advanced cardiac imaging, including echocardiography at MonashHeart and cardiac CT and MRI at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, USA, and Barts Heart Centre, UK.
- Dr Hui-Chen Han - subspecialty training in electrophysiology at both Austin Health and the University of British Columbia, Canada.
Success by design: crafting your career roadmap
- Tips on writing a winning CV
- Building a strong professional network
- Building the right skillset
- Avoiding burnout
Beyond the bedside: expanding career horizons in cardiology
- Academic and research careers in cardiology
- Cardiology in the public health system
- Private practice: insights into practicing privately and setting up a business
Heart to heart with current VHH fellows
This session provides an open forum with fellows only (no consultants) and will offer practical advice and a chance to ask questions to shed light on the opportunities and challenges faced transitioning from registrar to fellow.
Workshops and Simulation labs:
- Complex PCI decisions
- EGM interpretation (AVNRT, AVRT/pathway)
- Device troubleshooting (under-sensed AF, VVI pacing in dual device, failure to capture TPW)
- Hands on echo measurements
Networking dinner
Cap off the day by connecting with peers and mentors at our evening networking dinner in Melbourne's CBD
Cost
Cardiology 201 is free to attend.
Contact us
Please direct any queries to:
vicheartinstitute@monash.edu