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Recap: Winter Wine Tasting with Women in Cardiology
Sponsored by the CT Chapter of the ACC.
On January 23rd, 2020 the Connecticut Chapter of the American College of Cardiology sponsored the second event of the year for the Women in Cardiology section.
Trainees and faculty from across the state of Connecticut came together at Gouveia Vineyards in Wallingford to sample local wines paired with a local specialty, New Haven pizza!
The night was an opportunity to meet and connect with colleagues from around the state and also to highlight a really exciting Spring agenda for our group.
Summary of Events:
- Dr. Natalija Odanovic, second year fellow from Yale New Haven Hospital, briefed the group on plans to submit findings from a state-wide female mentorship survey for publication this Spring and also her game plan for victory as a representative of the Connecticut Chapter at the ACC National Conference Jeopardy Competition in Chicago in March.
- Dr. Stephanie Saucier, third year fellow and future faculty member at Hartford Hospital, shared valuable advice on her experience with contract negotiation and managing loan repayment plans to a group that included many fellows embarking on their job search.
- Drs. Kerrilynn Carney Hennessey, Katherine Clark, and Elissa Altin of Yale New Haven Hospital rounded out the evening by highlighting an exciting calendar of Spring events for Women in Cardiology including the Annual Connecticut Chapter Scientific Sessions with Keynote speaker Dr. Athena Poppas , Vice President of the ACC on May 27th (click here for updates), and the inaugural New England Women in Cardiology Conference which is April 3rd and 4th at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel
