"I completed a cardiovascular disease fellowship at the University of Kentucky in 2021. Our program is committed to the training and development of the next generation of cardiologist. This program focuses on building a strong foundation for all cardiologist but is adaptive, innovative, and diverse enough to help you develop and prepare for your own unique career goals. We have a strong clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient cardiology, excellent training in procedures and advanced cardiovascular imaging, and most importantly, a supportive environment. During my training, I was given the support and time to continue my focus on women's cardiovascular health. With the amazing support and commitment of my mentors and faculty members I was able to develop my expertise and confidence to pursue a career specializing in women's cardiovascular care."

"When I started cardiovascular disease fellowship at the University of Kentucky, I was unsure of my career path. Interested in physiology and procedures, I was drawn to Interventional cardiology and electrophysiology. I had early exposure to these fields as first assist on pacemaker placement and first operator on diagnostic caths. However, I was met with a true challenge on my CCU rotation, drawn to mechanical circulatory support and cardiogenic shock. Ultimately, I sought additional training in critical care medicine, which was met with open arms from both cardiology and pulmonary critical care. A fourth year was designed with cardiology in mind, combined with level 3 training in echo. Now in practice at a tertiary academic center and after training in several large hospitals, I realize the acuity at UK is no joke. It is quantified through coding and expected mortality data that these patients are among the sickest in the country, and it offered the best of both worlds. I had resounding support to start the first designated cardiac ICU recovery clinic in the country, which was incorporated into the critical care fellowship. Helping people back to normal life after the brink of death is as rewarding as it is humbling. Numerous mentors guided me in clinical practice, research, and quality improvement. In the end, we were able to publish work in several high impact journals. I have no regrets and would do it again in a heartbeat."