ASPC - Women in Preventive Cardiology Working Group

Mission Statement:

To support and mentor women in preventive cardiology and to advocate for women’s cardiovascular health by promoting optimal treatment and transdisciplinary research to improve women’s cardiovascular outcomes.

The Women in Preventive Cardiology Working Group welcomes all allies including male, female, transgender, non-binary, and non-gender conforming. As mentors and advocates for women in preventive cardiology, we are collectively aligned to be inclusive in achieving our mission.


Women in Preventive Cardiology Blog

The First Coffee & Coaching Session by Women in Preventive Cardiology (WIPC) Working Group: Disney Creative Thinking Strategy

The Women in Preventive Cardiology (WIPC) working group had our first formal meeting in January 2021 with the purpose “to support and mentor women in preventive cardiology and to advocate for women’s cardiovascular health by promoting optimal treatment and transdisciplinary research to improve research to improve women’s cardiovascular outcomes.” 

To achieve this goal, the WIPC presented the first Coffee & Coaching session during the ASPC 2021 Virtual Summit on CVD Prevention. Suvasini Lakshmanan MD, who is a cardiology fellow, WIPC working group member, and certified Life Coach taught WIPC and conference attendees one of the most effective and assertive creative thinking methods:  Disney Creative Thinking Strategy. READ ON...


2023 Congress Reception Highlights

Since its inception 38 years ago, the American Society for Preventive Cardiology (ASPC) has maintained a robust history of commitment. Established in 1985, the ASPC has consistently prioritized the development of programs aimed at improving both basic and clinical education. Additionally, it has actively spearheaded the introduction or expansion of interdisciplinary clinical services and research initiatives within the realm of preventive cardiology. In recent years, the ASPC has transitioned from being solely an insular organization of academic experts to one with a clear emphasis on the interdisciplinary contributions it can offer to the wider healthcare and scientific community. READ ON...

Leadership

  • Ijeoma Isiadinso

    Ijeoma Isiadinso

    MD MPH

    Medical Director, Emory Center for Heart Disease Prevention

    Co-Chair

  • Kardie Tobb

    Kardie Tobb

    DO

    Medical Director Women’s Heart Health & Cardio-Obstetrics Clinic

    Co-Chair

Members