The Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA) is launching a new podcast series titled Health Equity Awareness and Reflection (H.E.A.R.). This podcast, available through SCA University starting June 2025, aims to provide an audio library of conversations with experts in education, research, patient care, and health policy. The discussions will focus on quality, safety, access to care, and outcomes in peri-procedural care for patients with cardiovascular disorders. The H.E.A.R. Podcast is designed for asynchronous learning and aims to address health equity in peri-operative cardiovascular medicine.
The podcast series will feature national and international leaders in cardiovascular and thoracic anesthesiology, as well as experts from other healthcare specialties. Monthly episodes will be disseminated through SCA University, covering topics such as health disparities, leadership in health equity, innovation in medical education, and strategies for community engagement. Dr. Trevor Sutton, an expert in the area and a member of the Health Equity and Professional Advancement Committee (HEPAC), will host this podcast. The long-term goals include developing a small group of hosts to add variety to the podcast and maintaining international collaboration by interviewing leaders in health equity. The podcast aims to enhance accessibility through features like closed captions and audio transcripts and plans to broaden its reach through social media advertising and public platforms. The H.E.A.R. Podcast is expected to support community building within the SCA and advance health equity in peri-operative cardiovascular medicine globally.
Episode 9 – The Journey to Cardiovascular Anesthesiology with Dr. Jose Rios and Dr. Rachel Reindorf
On this episode of the H.E.A.R Podcast titled “The Journey to Cardiovascular Anesthesiology,” current trainees Dr. Jose Rios (Chief Resident at Stanford) and Dr. Rachel Reindorf (Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology fellow at Hopkins) discuss what inspired them to pursue a fellowship in cardiac anesthesia and what may be on the minds of prospective applicants.
