On Demand: The Evolving Cardiology Workforce Redefining FTEs-Webinar Recording

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In this discussion on the current state of cardiology fellowship programs, experts Thorsten Leuka and Mukta Shreevastav highlighted the challenges and opportunities facing today's cardiology fellows. Key points addressed include the generational differences impacting work styles, with millennials working differently rather than less hard than previous generations. Fellows today benefit from technological advancements but face a more complex landscape, both clinically and in terms of navigating career pathways.<br /><br />There's a growing need for general cardiologists, yet many pursue subspecialties, creating workforce challenges. The conversation touched on the adjustments needed in traditional roles, including addressing maternity and paternity leaves which, although important for work-life balance, compact the already intense training period.<br /><br />Concerns were raised about the difficulties of transitioning into a physician-scientist role in the current economic and political climate, with shifts toward more clinical careers due to financial concerns and job market realities. The importance of understanding the business side of cardiology for better job satisfaction and retention was emphasized, leading to a suggestion for greater integration of business education in fellowships, potentially through programs like the Wharton Fellows in Training. Overall, the dialogue underscored the evolving nature and expectations of cardiology training and practice.

Keywords

cardiology fellowship

generational differences

technological advancements

workforce challenges

maternity leave

physician-scientist

economic climate

business education

Wharton Fellows