Life and Lessons from a Cardiology Legend with Prof Braunwald
Ep 1: Life and Lessons from a Cardiology Legend with Prof Braunwald

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How can mentorship shape a career in cardiology, and what can we learn from a pioneer in the field?

Join Dr Mirvat Alasnag (King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, SA) and Dr Julia Grapsa (Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, UK) as they interview Prof Eugene Braunwald, Distinguished Hersey Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.

Prof Braunwald shares his experiences with mentorship, including how it facilitated his research and influenced his career. He also discusses mentorship experiences of Dr Nina Starr Braunwald, the first female cardiac surgeon, highlighting the impact of mentorship and determination in overcoming discrimination. Prof Braunwald provides invaluable career advice for young cardiologists, emphasizing the need for focused research. The episode also explores his predictions for the field of cardiology over the next 20 years, which includes a significant push for preventative measures and potential advances in xenotransplantation and device technology.


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