Reflections After ACC.23 From the Council of the Women in Cardiology

• Authors: Estefania Oliveros, Temple University Hospital; Sarah Rosanel, Memorial Regional Hospital; Kristen Brown, University of Nebraska Medical Center; Jennifer Co-Vu, University of Florida; Gina Lundberg, Emory University; Kamala Tamirisa, Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia
• Journal Title: JACC: Case Reports
• Volume: Volume 21
• Publisher: JACC | 2023-09-06, Pages 101966-101966
• Type of Work: Article | Final Publisher PDF
• Publisher DOI: http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2023.101966
• Subjects: Health Sciences, Medicine and Surgery; Gender Studies
• Keywords: cardiology; diversity and inclusion; women

Abstract

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) Women in Cardiology (WIC) Leadership Council hosted several sessions in the WIC Lounge at the ACC.23 Annual Meeting with the intention of collaborative discussion toward widening the pathway and furthering the opportunities to include WIC. Some sessions focused on empowering women, supporting leadership and career advancement, protecting women's health, and addressing the barriers in the work environment. Among the ACC members, the United States and international physician WIC members constitute approximately 15% according to the ACC member data in 2023. The purpose of this article is to share the efforts of WIC at the ACC.23 meeting and the actionable items discussed at these sessions toward a leveled playground for WIC and to create a safe space for open dialogue.