Beyond the Stethoscope - Episode 1: Navigating the Early Years of Cardiology Training.

Building strong clinical foundations and preparing for a career in cardiac imaging:

·      Transitioning from IMT to Cardiology: what to expect in your first six months.

·      Understanding/balancing both GIM/cardiology curriculum and ARCP requirements.

·      Makingthe most of echo, CT and CMR opportunities during core training.

·      Courses,conferences and learning resources every ST4 should know about.

·      Practical tips for getting the most out of echo sessions, clinics and ward referrals.

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Positioning yourself early for intervention, research and future fellowship opportunities:

·      Making the most of every cath lab opportunity and developing procedural confidence.

·      Research opportunities during training: where to start and how to get involved.

·      Planning an Out of Programme (OOP) experience: research, fellowships and higher degrees.

·      Networking through national meetings, societies and conferences.

·      Leadership,teaching and quality improvement projects that add value to your CV.

·      Lessons learned from ST4–ST6 and advice for future trainees.

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