Women In Cardiothoracic Anesthesia (WICTA)
Special Interest Group

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Special Interest Group Description

MISSION
WICTA is a special interest group within the Society for Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA). Our mission is to ensure excellence in quality of patient care through promoting a diverse, inclusive and equitable professional community in our specialty. WICTA was created with the purpose of recruiting, developing and promoting women and underrepresented minority physicians as leaders in cardiothoracic anesthesiology.

PURPOSE
The purpose of this group is to provide networking and support of women via sponsorship, mentorship and education.

PARENT COMMITTEE
The special interest group reports to the SCA Member Engagement Committee.

COMPOSITION
The special interest group is composed of the Chair, Vice-Chair, Executive Board, Advisory Board, and WICTA members.

WICTA Speaker Database

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Those looking for speakers for Grand Rounds, conferences, etc. can submit an inquiry directly to WICTA@scahq.org to be provided with a list of speakers in the content area they specify.

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Past Events

2023

 November 1, 2023

The Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Special Interest Group hosted a webinar titled:

In Their Shoes: The Career Trajectory and Advancement of the Cardiac Anesthesiologist through Academics and Private Practice

Panelists

Kathryn E. Glas, MD, MBA, FASE
University of Arizona, Tucson
Bruce Bollen, MD
Missoula Anesthesiology PC
The International Heart Institute of Montana

Moderators

Kiran Belani, MD, FACC, FASE
Northwestern
Abimbola (Bola) Faloye, MD, FASA, FASE
Emory University Medical Center
Emily Methangkool, MD, MPH
Olive View – UCLA Medical Center

 September 28, 2023

The Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Special Interest Group WICTA and the Member Engagement Committee hosted a webinar titled:

Landing Your First Job as a Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist: Job Search in Academic and Private Sector

 

Panelists

Sheila Pai Cole, MD, FASA, FASE
Stanford University
Libing Wang, MD
Hoag Hospital
Stewart Smith, MD
Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles
Marie Lapenta McHenry, MD
Stanford Hospital and Clinics
Zeest Khan, MD
Independent Anesthesia Practice

Moderators

Agnieszka Trzcinka, MD, FASE
Tufts Medical Center
Jessica Miranda, MD
ACTA Fellow at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital

June 15, 2023

Preparing for your first job in academics or private practice: What you should know!

The Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Special Interest Group, WICTA and the Member Engagement Committee

Panelists

Dalia Banks, MD, FASE  
University of California San Diego    Trevor Sutton, MD, MBA, CPE
Integrated Anesthesia Associates
Douglas Shook, MD, FASE
Brigham & Women’s Hospital
Kiran Belani, MD, MD, FACC, FASE
INOVA Fairfax
Natalia Ivascu Girardi, MD
Weill Cornell Medicine

Moderators

Choy Lewis, MD
Northwestern University
Gina Linganna, MD
University of Pennsylvania
Agnieszka Trzcinka, MD, FASE
Tufts Medical Center

April 11, 2023

Title: The Anatomy of Anesthesiology Malpractice Cases

Presenters

Kirk Edwards, MD
Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
Rachael C. Kogen, JD
Partner at Fraser Watson & Crouch

Moderators

Kiran Belani, MD, FACC, FASE
INOVA Fairfax
Abimbola (Bola) Faloye, MD, FASA, FASE
Emory University School of Medicine
Daryl Oakes, MD
Stanford University Medical Center
Diba Daneshrad, MD, MPH
Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center

Webinar for Fellows & Junior Faculty
Hosted by the SCA’s Member Engagement Committee and the WICTA-SIG

WICTA Professional Development Mentoring Program Presents
Financial Health and Strategic Financial Planning

Presenters
James Hargrave, Director of Financial Planning My Financial Coach
William L. MacDonald, CEO & Founder of My Financial Coach
Nora Yousif, Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President The Empower Wealth Group of RBC Wealth Management

Moderators
Choy Lewis, MD, Northwestern University
Gina Linganna, MD, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Agnieszka Trzcinka, MD, Tufts Medica Center

2022

WICTA Professional Development Mentoring Program Presents
Leading From the Heart and Beyond:
Values-Based Leadership in Healthcare

Presenter
Dr. Saadia S. Sherwani, MD, MS
Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Moderators

Kiran Belani, MD, FACC, FASE      
INOVA Fairfax

Abimbola (Bola) Faloye, MD, FASA, FASE
Emory University School of Medicine

Choy Lewis, MD 
Northwestern University

Daryl Oakes, MD
Stanford University Medical Center

WICTA Professional Development Mentoring Program Presents
Approaching the Job Search and Landing Your First Job as a Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist

Moderators
Dr. Choy Lewis
Dr. Agnieszka Trzcinka

Panelists
Dr. Kiran Belani
Dr. Diba Daneshrad
Dr. Natalia Ivascu
Dr. Linda Shore-Lesserson
Dr. Marie La Penta McHenry
Dr. Tjorvi Perry
Dr. Stanton Shernan
Dr. Richard Thalappillil

2022 WICTA Webinar Series

July 26, 2022

    April, 21, 2022

    Panelists:

    • Anne Cherry, MD | Division of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology | Duke University
    • Diba Daneshrad, MD, MPH | Division of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology | Province Cedars Sinai Medical Center
    • Marie LaPenta McHenry | Clinical Associate Professor | Stanford Hospital and Clinics
    • Sophia Poorsatter, MD | Division of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology | University of California, LA Medical Center
    • Emily Schmidt, MD | Minneapolis Anesthesia Partners | Minneapolis Heart Institute at Abbot Northwestern Hospital
    • Preparing for Your First Job: What You Should Know!

    2020

    SIG Professional Development Program on Public Speaking

    October 10, 2020

    • Keynote Speaker: Dr. Harriet Hopf (University of Utah)
    • Featured: PDMP Mentees Nazish Hashmi, Chandrika Garner, and Angieszka Trzcinka
    • View Recording