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May 2019
Heart Failure – New Therapies on the Horizon | Andrew Civitello, MD
Andrew Civitello, MD Cath Lab C0609
Find out more »Interventional Core Lecture Series | R. David Fish, MD
R. David Fish, MD THI Ansary Atrium
Find out more »THI Wellness | Health Seminar
A Cigna representative will host a Health Seminar on Thursday, May 23rd from 12:00pm - 1:00pm in the THI Denton A. Cooley Auditorium (C060). Come learn about tips, tools and resources that can put you on a path to a healthier, more productive you. Light refreshments will be provided.
Find out more »JTW Seminar | Ashish Kapoor, PhD | Genomics of electrocardiographic QT interval variation: From GWAS to molecular mechanisms
Ashish Kapoor, PhD Assistant Professor Center for Human Genetics The Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston “Genomics of electrocardiographic QT interval variation: From GWAS to molecular mechanisms” About the James T. Willerson, MD, Cardiovascular Science Seminar Series The James T. Willerson, MD, Cardiovascular Seminar Series is a multi‐institutional program organized by the Texas Heart Institute, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science…
Find out more »Journal Club | EP Fellows/Mohammad Saeed, MD
EP Fellows/Mohammad Saeed, MD Cath Lab C0609
Find out more »Faculty & Fellows Leadership Breakfast with Dr. Nicolas Smedira
Special cardiology faculty & fellows breakfast in honor of Dr. Nicolas Smedira , our distinguished Cardiology Grand Rounds speaker. The breakfast will be located in the Texas Heart Institute Denton A. Cooley Executive Board Room between 9:30 and 11:00 am. Nicholas G. Smedira, MD, is a staff cardiothoracic surgeon in the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery and former Director of Quality for the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart & Vascular Institute at Cleveland Clinic. He is board-certified in thoracic surgery. Dr. Smedira…
Find out more »THI Grand Rounds : From Good to Great |Nicholas G. Smedira, MD, MBA
Nicholas G. Smedira, MD, MBA Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Nicholas G. Smedira, MD, is a staff cardiothoracic surgeon in the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery and former Director of Quality for the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart & Vascular Institute at Cleveland Clinic. He is board-certified in thoracic surgery. Dr. Smedira earned his undergraduate (Phi Beta Kappa; magna cum laude) and medical (Alpha Omega Alpha; MD with honors) degrees from the University…
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June 2019
50 Years of Innovation Celebration at the Annual Perfusion Conference
The Annual THI Perfusion Conference which will be held June 7-9, 2019 at Texas Heart Institute. The agenda for this year’s conference will include case reviews and discussion about the latest trends in the industry. Conference participants will earn 18.00 CAT I Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) from the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP). Funds raised at this year’s conference will provide critical programmatic support for the School of Perfusion as they continue to train the next generation of perfusionists.…
Find out more »Annual THI Perfusion Conference | 50th Anniversary of the World’s First Total Artificial Heart
The Annual THI Perfusion Conference which will be held June 7-9, 2019 at Texas Heart Institute. The agenda for this year’s conference will include case reviews and discussion about the latest trends in the industry. Conference participants will earn 18.00 CAT I Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) from the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP). Funds raised at this year’s conference will provide critical programmatic support for the School of Perfusion as they continue to train the next generation of perfusionists.…
Find out more »Annual THI Perfusion Conference | 50th Anniversary of the World’s First Total Artificial Heart
The Annual THI Perfusion Conference which will be held June 7-9, 2019 at Texas Heart Institute. The agenda for this year’s conference will include case reviews and discussion about the latest trends in the industry. Conference participants will earn CAT I Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) from the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP). Funds raised at this year’s conference will provide critical programatic support for the School of Perfusion as they continue to train the next generation of perfusionists. Registration…
Find out more »Faculty & Fellows Leadership Breakfast with Dr. Jose Jalife
Special cardiology faculty & fellows breakfast in honor of Dr. Jose Jalife , our distinguished Cardiology Grand Rounds speaker. The breakfast will be located in the Texas Heart Institute Denton A. Cooley Executive Board Room between 9:30 and 11:00 am. Please respond to Tracye Dauphin.
Find out more »THI Grand Rounds | Jose Jalife, MD, PhD
Jose Jalife, MD, PhD Professor, Internal Medicine The Cyrus and Jane Farrehi Professor of Cardiovascular Research Professor, Molecular & Integrative Physiology Director, Center for Arrhythmia Research Live Webcasting To participate in the live webcast, and to obtain credit on your transcript, utilize the video and registration links provided in the interactive schedule below. Webcasting service provided by Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center Telemedicine Program Live Webcast: Video Link | Meeting ID: 746-346-8349 To receive CME credit, register via this link the day…
Find out more »THI Grand Rounds | Emerson Perin, MD, PhD
Emerson Perin, MD, PhD Medical Director, THI Leadership Director, Center for Clinical Research Medical Director, Stem Cell Center Live Webcasting To participate in the live webcast, and to obtain credit on your transcript, utilize the video and registration links provided in the interactive schedule below. Webcasting service provided by Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center Telemedicine Program Live Webcast: Video Link | Meeting ID: 746-346-8349 To receive CME credit, register via this link the day of between 11:30 AM- 1:30 PM Accreditation and Credit Designation Texas…
Find out more »September 2019
JTW Seminar | Douglas W Losordo, MD
Douglas W Losordo, MD Adjunct Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) Northwestern Medicine About the James T. Willerson, MD, Cardiovascular Science Seminar Series The James T. Willerson, MD, Cardiovascular Seminar Series is a multi‐institutional program organized by the Texas Heart Institute, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. This seminar series provides a unified forum for the cardiovascular research community within the Texas Medical Center to meet, and it connects…
Find out more »Advances in Critical Care
About the Meeting When: September 13-14, 2019 Course Directors: S. Rob Todd, MD, Subhasis Chatterjee, MD, Kalpalatha K. Guntupalli, MD, and James P. Herlihy, MD Credits Offered: 14.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Overview: The Advances in Critical Care Conference provides an opportunity to connect with colleagues, network and collaborate with critical care experts, and explore cutting-edge tools, technologies and processes. Bringing together all members of the multidisciplinary team caring for the critically ill patient, this joint medical and surgical…
Find out more »THI Grand Rounds | Douglas W. Losordo , MD
Douglas W Losordo, MD Adjunct Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) Northwestern Medicine Grand Rounds provides a weekly opportunity to learn from leading medical and surgical experts, sharing the latest advancements and innovation in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cardiovascular disease. Similar to symposia, THI offers CME credits for participation in Grand Rounds. Live Webcasting To participate in the live webcast, and to obtain credit on your transcript, utilize the video and registration links provided in the interactive schedule below. Webcasting service provided…
Find out more »Advances in Critical Care
About the Meeting When: September 13-14, 2019 Course Directors: S. Rob Todd, MD, Subhasis Chatterjee, MD, Kalpalatha K. Guntupalli, MD, and James P. Herlihy, MD Credits Offered: 14.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Overview: The Advances in Critical Care Conference provides an opportunity to connect with colleagues, network and collaborate with critical care experts, and explore cutting-edge tools, technologies and processes. Bringing together all members of the multidisciplinary team caring for the critically ill patient, this joint medical and surgical…
Find out more »October 2019
Grand Rounds | Roger Hajjar, MD
Grand Rounds provides a weekly opportunity to learn from leading medical and surgical experts, sharing the latest advancements and innovation in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cardiovascular disease. Similar to symposia, THI offers CME credits for participation in Grand Rounds. Live Webcasting To participate in the live webcast, and to obtain credit on your transcript, utilize the video and registration links provided in the interactive schedule below. Webcasting service provided by Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center Telemedicine Program Live Webcast: Video Link | Meeting ID:…
Find out more »JTW Seminar | Maria da Graca Cabreira | Mesenchymal Progenitors: from basics to translational
Maria da Graca Cabreira Senior Research Scientist Regenerative Medicine Research About the James T. Willerson, MD, Cardiovascular Science Seminar Series The James T. Willerson, MD, Cardiovascular Seminar Series is a multi‐institutional program organized by the Texas Heart Institute, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. This seminar series provides a unified forum for the cardiovascular research community within the Texas Medical Center to meet, and it connects us…
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