Ajay J Kirtane On Fatherhood, Cardiology, Research & Even A Little Karma Yoga
16: Ajay J Kirtane On Fatherhood, Cardiology, Research & Even A Little Karma Yoga

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In Episode 16, Ankur spoke with Ajay J Kirtane on why he became a cardiologist, how he fell into academic research, and why the cardiology specialty is heavy with people of Indian origin.

 

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.


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