Women in Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology
(WICTA)

WICTA Events

2024

November 21, 2024

Conflict Transformation to Improve Diversity and Organizational Influence

The Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Special Interest Group, WICTA will be hosting this Webinar
Featuring: Ashley P. Oliver, MD, MA | UCLA

Panelists

  • Seema P. Deshpande, MBBS, FASA
    University of Maryland
  • Samhati Mondal Ghosh, MBBS, MD, MS, FASE
    University of Maryland
  • Trevor S. Sutton, MD, MBA, CPE
    IAA, Hartford Healthcare

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
  • Ragini G. Gupta, MD
    Emory University Medical Center

September 25, 2024

How Do You Find a Job and Begin Building Your Professional Brand as a Cardiac Anesthesiologist?

Hosted by the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Special Interest Group, WICTA and the Member Engagement
Committee.

Panelists

  • Kiran Belani, MD
    Northwestern Medical Center
  • Brandi Anne Bottiger, MD
    Duke University School of Medicine
  • Arianna Cook, MD
    University of North Carolina School of Medicine
  • Stephanie Norman, MD
    Valley Anesthesiology Consultantsan Envisions Physician Service
  • Charles Nyman, MD
    Brigham and Women’s Hospital
  • Jeans Miguel Santana, MD
    Yale School of Medicine

Moderators

  • Agnieszka Trzcinka, MD, FASE
    Tufts Medical Center
  • Choy Lewis, MD
    Northwestern Medical Center

June 12, 2024

Setting Up For Financial Success

Hosted by the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Special Interest Group.

Panelists

  • Lisa M. Cukier
    Partner, Chair of the Fiduciary Litigation and Family Law Practice Groups Co-Chair of the Private Client Group at Burns & Levinson LLP
  • Nora Yousif, CFP, CDFA, MBA
    Financial Advisor Senior Vice President at Empower House of RBC Wealth Management
  • Enpo Tu
    Chief Operating Officer of My Financial Coach

Moderators

  • Agnieszka Trzcinka, MD, FASE
    Tufts Medical
  • Choy Lewis, MD
    Northwestern Medical Center

May 28, 2024

Navigating Organizational Politics: Power, Political Savvy, and Why These Matter

Hosted by the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Special Interest Group.

Speakers

  • Daryl Oakes, MD
    Stanford University School of Medicine Associate Dean Post Graduate Medical Education Clinical Professor, Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine Vice Chair, Clinician Educator Affairs Department of Anesthesiology

Moderators

  • Kiran Belani MD, FACC, FASE
    Northwestern
  • Emily Methangkool MD, MPH
    Olive View-UCLA Medical Center
  • Ragini G. Gupta MD
    Temple University

February 22, 2024

Negotiation Skills Workshop: Harnessing the Power of Influence to Create Collaborative Outcomes and Relationships

Hosted by the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Special Interest Group.

Panelists

  • Jessica Notini, JD
    Attorney, Mediator, and Facilitator
    Lecturer at Stanford Law School

Moderators

  • Kiran Belani, MD, FACC, FASE
    Northwestern
  • Abimbola Faloye, MD, FASA, FASE
    Emory University Medical Center
  • Emily Methangkool, MD, MPH
    Olive View UCLA Medical Center
  • Daryl Oakes, MD
    Stanford

January 25, 2024

Tips for Survival as a New Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist: Communicating in the OR and Beyond

Hosted by the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Special Interest Group.

Panelists

  • Michele L. Sumler, MD, MA, FASE
    Emory University School of Medicine
  • Douglas Shook, MD, FASE
    Brigham and Women’s Hospital
  • Diana Tiwari, MD
    Emory University School of Medicine
  • Annabelle Levine, MD
    Northwestern Medical Center
  • Eric Jacobsohn, MDCHB, MHPE, FRCPC
    University of Manitoba

Moderators

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

2023

November 1, 2023

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

Hosted by the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Special Interest Group.

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

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

Hosted by the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Special Interest Group WICTA and the Member Engagement Committee.

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!

Hosted by 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

The Anatomy of Anesthesiology Malpractice Cases

Panelists

  • 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

Financial Health and Strategic Financial Planning

WICTA Professional Development Mentoring Program

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

Leading From the Heart and Beyond: Values-Based Leadership in Healthcare

WICTA Professional Development Mentoring Program

Panelists

  • 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

Approaching the Job Search and Landing Your First Job as a Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist

WICTA Professional Development Mentoring Program

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

Moderators

  • Dr. Choy Lewis
  • Dr. Agnieszka Trzcinka

July 26, 2022

Like a Pro: Tips and Tricks for Effective Presentations

2022 WICTA Webinar Series

Panelist

  • Madhav Swaminathan, MD, FAHA, FASE, MBBS, MMCI
    Duke University

April, 21, 2022

Preparing for Your First Job: What You Should Know!

2022 WICTA Webinar Series

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