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We’re excited to share another fellows-themed roundup. This time featured in Cardiovascular News. In this piece, Dr. Amir Kaki, MD, FACC, FSCAI, Director of Interventional Cardiology at Ascension, shares insights from top cardiologists on how younger physicians can tackle the business side of medicine. Perfect for anyone looking to bridge the gap between clinical expertise and the realities of healthcare management! Here’s a sneak peek at Dr. Kaki’s writeup: ?? ???????????????????? ???????????????? ??????????????????: Dr. Babar Basir (Henry Ford Health) emphasizes the need for physicians to understand the corporate structure of healthcare systems and how hospitals generate revenue. ?? ?????????? ???????? ??????????: – Dr. Jesse Kane (The University of Vermont Health Network), highlights that being a great doctor isn’t enough. Building a personal brand and establishing strong communication with referral sources are essential for a successful specialty practice. ?? ???? ???????????? ?????? ????????????????: Dr. Rhian E. Davies, DO MS FACC FSCAI (WellSpan Health), stresses the importance of understanding contract details and setting personal milestones to align with practice growth and patient accessibility. ?? ?????? ???? ???????????? ???????? ????????????????????????????: Dr. Ravi Hira (Pulse Heart Institute), shares that short-term financial incentives often drive administrative decisions, and covers how physicians should understand this perspective to foster more effective collaboration. ?? ???????????? ???????????? ?????? ??????????????: – Dr. Mirvat Alasnag (King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital), highlights the value of coding and billing knowledge for career growth and program sustainability. ?? Here’s the full article: https://lnkd.in/gZiQrnje Find the individual interviews in the comment section below. And big thanks to Will Date for your support in publishing this piece!

Check out our CEO, Scott Nelson, as he shares insights on FastWave’s approach to #IVL in an interview with Kym McNicholas and Dr. John Phillips on the The Way To My Heart show. Here are a few highlights from their conversation, but you can watch the full discussion below! ???? ? ???????? ???????? ?????? ??????????: A safer, simpler approach to plaque modification, with proven efficacy, ease of use, and a strong safety profile. ? ????????????????’?? ???????????? ??????????: Our journey over the past 3+ years and where we’re headed next. ? ????????????????'?? ?????? ??????????????????: The differences between FastWave’s electric and laser IVL platforms and why we’re developing both in parallel.

Really fun to see our fellows-themed interview series featured in an op-ed for Cath Lab Digest! Dr. Art Lee brings together insights from seasoned cardiologists and vascular surgeons on how young physicians can make their mark in clinical research. Here are some key highlights from this piece: ?? ???????????? ???????? ?????????????????? ??????: Dr. Venita Chandra emphasizes that impactful research doesn’t require complex projects. Instead, simple, meaningful inquiries can lead to significant findings. ?? ???????????? ???????? ?????? ???????????????? ??????????????????: Dr. Brant W. Ullery, MD, MBA, FACS, FSVS highlights the importance of connecting with local IRB representatives and understanding the mechanics of clinical trials, regardless of your practice setting. ?? ?????????????????????? ???????? ??????????????: Dr. Sonya S Noor underscores the value of mentorship and the opportunities that arise from strong communication and collaboration with senior colleagues. ?? ?????????? ???? ???????? ???????????????? ????????????????????: Dr. Linda Harris stresses the need to focus on areas where you have both passion and clinical volume to support impactful research. ?? ?????????????? ???????? ?????????????????????? ??????????????????????: Dr. Jesse Kane recommends immersing yourself in relevant literature and reaching out to authors you admire to foster meaningful professional relationships. These insights can serve as a roadmap for anyone looking to navigate the rewarding yet challenging path of clinical research. ?? Here’s the full article: https://lnkd.in/giVsiJHJ.? Find the individual interviews in the comment section below. Big thanks to Rebecca Kapur for your support in publishing this piece!

Next up in our fellows-themed series, we’re bringing you an interview with the renowned Dr. stéphane manzo-silberman, an interventional cardiologist at H?pitaux Universitaires Pitié Salpêtrière - Charles Foix (APHP), Sorbonne University in Paris. In this conversation, Dr. Manzo-Silberman shares insights on how to get involved in clinical research by building a strong foundation, her approach to relationship-building, and practical advice for tackling complex calcific disease. And for a fun shoutout, we were able to get Alizée Gaillard, actress and winner of France’s Next Top Model, to thank Dr. Manzo-Silberman for all she does. Check it out below! ???? Here’s a teaser from the full conversation with Dr. Manzo-Silberman: ?FastWave Medical: For residents and fellows eager to dive into research, where’s the best place to start? ??Dr. Manzo-Silberman: In clinical trials, you have to be proactive, not wait around to be chosen. You have to show that you're interested in going further. Take initiative, search for information, delve into existing research, and even propose your own ideas – ideas that come from your clinical practice. Every time you're with a patient, ask yourself, “How can this be better treated?” That's the question. That's the topic. Bounce those ideas off your mentors and colleagues, and together you can figure out your research path. Check out the full interview with Dr. Manzo-Silberman here: https://lnkd.in/gEDbci5u

FastWave Tuesdays = FastWave fellows-themed interviews! This time, we sat down with Dr. Hursh Naik, Chief of Cardiology and Director of Structural Heart Disease at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center and Assistant Professor at Creighton University School of Medicine. In this edition, Dr. Naik dives into how to make the most of your fellowship, shares practical tips for getting involved in clinical research, and discusses the importance of balancing personal goals with institutional demands. And to show our appreciation for joining the series, we arranged a fun surprise for Dr. Naik. Since he’s a big rap fan, we got none other than Redman himself to send a shout-out! Check it out below! ???? Here’s a teaser from the full conversation with Dr. Naik: ?FastWave Medical: If you had to go back to your mid-to-late 20s, is there one thing that you'd tell your younger self? ??Dr. Naik: Yes, I'd probably tell myself to have self-worth. The constant pressure to apply, compete, and get into the "top" programs can chip away at your confidence. You might start feeling like your success hinges on external validation. If you can get away from that mindset and know your self-worth, it makes a big difference. I'd tell myself, "It'll be okay, keep on doing what you're doing. You'll be good.” Check out the full interview with Dr. Naik here: https://lnkd.in/gYsDhNjq

Ready for another fellows-themed interview? We’re diving into a conversation with Dr. Kyle Reynolds, vascular surgeon at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, who’s deeply committed to treating peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and addressing disparities within the broader healthcare system. Dr. Reynolds shares his insights on the importance of early PAD awareness, the evolving challenges in vascular care, and how he balances his professional and personal passions—all while keeping patient collaboration at the heart of his practice. And here’s where it gets really fun—Dr. Reynolds and his team often play the Hamilton soundtrack during surgeries. Eg, a “Hamilton Bypass.” So, we pulled some strings and got Karl Queensborough, who played Alexander Hamilton in the West End, to send Dr. Reynolds a personal shoutout! And the best part? Karl delivered a killer rendition of "Not Throwing Away My Shot" just for Dr. Reynolds. ???? Watch till the end! ???? Here’s a teaser from the full conversation with Dr. Reynolds: ? FastWave Medical: There’s a lot of data suggesting many physicians leave their first job outside of fellowship within five years. Why do you think that is, and what advice would you offer to fellows? ?? Dr. Reynolds: When coming across this data while preparing to find my own first job, I used to assume this meant the practice wasn’t a great fit for the new surgeon, or vice versa. But it might also be about a surgeon figuring out what they want from their career. Maybe they prefer academia over private practice or the other way around. They may want to change their volumes, their location, their scope of practice, or they’re given an opportunity (sometimes with a title) somewhere else. So, leaving is not always negative. For example, one of my co-residents loved his first job, but when his mentor moved to another hospital, he saw a great opportunity to continue working with him, expand his role, and build a program so he made the move. Sometimes, it's not that the new attending didn't love their job or situation but that a great opportunity came up elsewhere. The best advice I can give is to ensure you're in a good scenario, but not everyone knows what they want right away. It's okay to change jobs within five years if a better opportunity arises. It's not necessarily a bad thing. Some people see it as a negative, but I've seen it work out positively. Personally, I'm very happy and haven't left my position. Check out the full interview with Dr. Reynolds here: https://lnkd.in/gQj8ahjz

Ready to jam on another fun, fellows-themed interview? This time, we’re bringing you a conversation with Dr. Jay Giri, Director of Cardiovascular Catheterization Laboratories at Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System and a leader in complex coronary interventions. From breaking down the best ways to fast-track PCI training to the two routes for pursuing an interest in clinical research, Dr. Giri offers invaluable insights for the next generation of cardiologists. And for a fun surprise—when we found out that 90s hip hop is often playing in Dr. Giri’s cath lab, we had to get Vin Rock from Naughty by Nature to give him a special shoutout. Vin was even able to work Jay’s name into a jingle! Check it out below.???? Here’s a teaser from the full conversation with Dr. Giri: ?FastWave Medical: Reflecting on the business aspects of healthcare, are there concepts you wish you had understood better coming out of residency and fellowship? ??Dr. Giri: The first is understanding professional fees and how to bill and code properly to ensure full credit for our work. This isn't typically taught in fellowships, but it's crucial to engage actively in billing, particularly in the last year or two of training. This helps avoid a long learning curve when starting practice. I've noticed my recent fellows engaging more, especially in their last six months, ensuring reports reflect the work done to secure full credit. The second and more complex aspect concerns understanding hospital-level finances, which differ significantly from professional fees. This includes knowing the revenues and costs associated with the procedures we perform as interventionalists, such as the significant costs of disposable or implantable products and other expenses like personnel and hospital beds. Most healthcare funds flow through facilities rather than through professional fees, particularly in our specialty. Understanding this allows interventionalists to make nuanced arguments for resources and investments. For the most part, decisions about resource allocation are often made by executives without domain-specific expertise, leading to misallocation. If more physicians understood the financial aspects of healthcare, they could be more effective advocates for their patients and programs. Significant misallocation of resources in healthcare happens because the people with domain-specific expertise aren't in the room. And this is because they're not considered appropriate decision-makers as they don't speak the language of contribution margins and/or total margins of the hospital. Check out the full interview with Dr. Giri here: https://lnkd.in/geBKNpYh

??? Check out our CEO, Scott Nelson, as he chats with Steve Maxson on the US Extruders’ Med-Ex Podcast. They dive into the rise of intravascular lithotripsy (#IVL), how FastWave Medical is shaking things up in the field, and where we’re headed for the next few years. Here’s one of the quotes from their conversation but definitely check out the full episode below. ???? "In terms of why IVL has taken off, I like to think of it as like a 4-legged stool.? One, it's very simple to use. Nearly all fellows that graduate from fellowship understand how to use angioplasty. And this is just energy-powered angioplasty. Second, it's safe. Third, it works quite well, especially for challenging calcium buildup. And fourth, the reimbursement, at least here in the U.S., is very good."

We’re thrilled to bring you our latest fellows-themed interview with the vibrant Dr. Rhian E. Davies, DO MS FACC FSCAI, interventional cardiologist and Director of Complex Coronary at WellSpan Health in York, Pennsylvania. As you probably know, she’s also a thought leader in the world of high-risk PCI. In this edition, Dr. Davies reflects on setting personal goals, shares tips on presenting at conferences, and discusses the importance of building relationships that extend beyond just physician colleagues. And as a token of our appreciation for joining our interview series, we arranged a special surprise for Dr. Davies. Tane McClure, who played Elle Woods' mom in Dr. Davies' favorite movie, ‘Legally Blonde,’ sent a whimsical hello just for her! Check it out below! ???? Here’s a teaser from the full conversation with Dr. Davies: ?FastWave Medical: Looking back at the early stages of your career, right after fellowship, were there business or professional concepts that you wish you had understood better? ??Dr. Davies: I wish I had a better understanding of contract review and its implications. It’s crucial to know what the contract offers, the goals of the practice you’re joining, details of your salary, and how it's structured. Beyond that, it's important to set personal goals for developing your program or business within the healthcare system you’ve joined. Answering questions like how many cases you aim to handle, where your patients will come from, and how they will learn about your services is vital. Ensuring you’re as accessible to your patients as they are to you is vital for building a successful practice and delivering care to patients who might not be aware of your specialty or existence. Check out the full interview with Dr. Davies here: https://lnkd.in/gVq23_sP

Earlier this year, our CEO, Scott Nelson joined Mathieu Chaffard on the Impulse - Meeting Healthcare Pioneers podcast to discuss FastWave’s journey developing next-generation #IVL technology. Here are a few highlights from the episode:? ? Why IVL is rising: safe, effective, and easy to use.? ? Our mission to make IVL more accessible. ? Scope for IVL's potential applications beyond coronary and peripheral. Catch the full episode below. ????