Leadership

Women are significantly under-represented in positions of cardiology leadership. Hear from these women and learn from their experiences.

LTFT (Less Than Full Time)

Read advice and reflections from cardiologsts who have chosen an LTFT career path.

Women In Cardiology

Sub-Specialty Showcase

Below are profiles of women in a variety of cardiology sub-specialties. Click on each individual to read more about their career paths and if you have further questions, please use the contact form below.

Dr Laura Dobson

Imaging

Manchester

Consultant Imaging Cardiologist, University Hospital South Manchester

Dr Lindsey Tilling

Heart Failure & Devices

Reading

"I believe working practices are changing and improving, but we really do need a network of women who can share their experiences, and support trainees to achieve their goals"

Dr Sarah Bowater

Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Birmingham

"The things I love about my job are the patients who are the true 'pioneers' of congenital surgery and also the team based approach we have in our unit"

Dr Victoria Pettemerides

Inherited Cardiac Conditions

Liverpool

"Medical training itself is hard and a strong support network both inside and outside of work is incredibly important"

Prof Dana Dawson

Academic Cardiology

Aberdeen

"Stumbling blocks can all be overcome with perseverance in large doses"

Dr Shazia Hussain

Interventional Cardiology

Leicester

"We are now at a cross-roads in Cardiology whereby it is well-understood that if we don't address the gender-imbalance then valuable talent will be lost"

Dr Sacha Bull

Imaging

Reading

"I strongly encourage women with a passion for the specialty to consider training in cardiology"

Dr Susan Connolly

Preventative Cardiology

Derry, Northern Ireland

"If I had to start over I would make the same career choices again."

Dr Rawan Khuwaileh

Electrophysiology

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals

If I Had To Start Again, I Would Definitely Choose Cardiology

Dr Clare Hammond

Community Cardiology

Liverpool

"Working in the community is extremely rewarding and is definitely the way forward for as many services as possible"

Dr Joanna Lim

Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Oxford

Dr Samantha Fitzsimmons

Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Southampton

"If you are considering a career in Cardiology or ACHD please do not be put off by the negative opinions of others"

Dr Ashley Nisbet

Electrophysiology

Bristol

Consultant Cardiologist, Bristol Heart Institute

Dr Catriona Bhagra

Heart Failure & Imaging

Addenbrookes

"I would encourage trainees interested in these sub-specialties within cardiology to seek opportunities both nationally and internationally"

Dr Rosie Swallow

Interventional Cardiology

Dorset

Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Dr Aaisha Opel

Electrophysiology

London

"I face many challenges that others do not as I am a singe mother. I am keen that current NHS culture is broken to understand and accept these, hence allowing a true work/life balance"