Cardiology, Research and Training: An Interview With Professor Eugene Braunwald - 29/06/21

Doi : 10.1016/j.hlc.2021.03.007

Nikhil Sabharwal, MBBS ^a, Harmanjit Dev, MBBS ^b, Meghal Sinha, HSC ^a, Pankaj Saxena, FRACS, PhD ^a,^c,^⁎ , Jai Raman, MBBS, MMed, PhD ^d
^a James Cook University, Townsville, Qld, Australia
^b Townsville University Hospital, Townsville, Qld, Australia
^c Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Townsville University Hospital, Townsville, Qld, Australia
^d Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Vic, Australia

^∗Corresponding author at: Associate Professor, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Townsville University Hospital, 100 Angus Smith Drive, Douglas 4814, Qld, AustraliaAssociate ProfessorDepartment of Cardiothoracic SurgeryThe Townsville University Hospital100 Angus Smith DriveDouglasQld4814Australia

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Professor Eugene Braunwald, often referred to as the ‘Father of Modern Cardiology’, has contributed significantly to medicine and cardiology. He is best known for the acclaimed textbook Braunwald’s Heart Disease and for being the founding chairman of the Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction (TIMI) Study Group. Our primary aim is to highlight his experiences and the guidance that he has to offer to future generations of medical trainees and professionals. An interview with Prof. Braunwald provided the authors with an insight into his journey in medicine. A range of questions were posed pertaining to his struggles and accomplishments in cardiology, his perspectives on the future of cardiology and research, as well as his advice to current and future medical professionals.^¹

The idea for this paper originated with the authors. Prof. Braunwald reviewed its accuracy and provided his blessings. The conclusions are those of the authors.

Positive role models are an inspiration to all, regardless of the stage in their career. With hard work, unwavering dedication and a strong desire to make a positive difference to patients and the field, the opportunities are endless. Whether it is clinical or bench research, advances in clinical cardiology and research usually go hand-in-hand. Although primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease remain of critical importance, it is now time to focus on primordial prevention to step back and reduce the development of the risk factors for the future development of cardiovascular disease in the first place. There have been significant advances in cardiology over the past two-thirds of the century during which Prof. Braunwald trained and then led the field. However, there is still much work to be done. Mentors and medical institutions alike must work towards a common goal of ‘igniting the fire’ within the new generation of clinicians and investigators who will then propel this important specialty to ever greater heights.

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Keywords : Cardiology, Research, Primary prevention

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What Was Your Upbringing Like and How did You Come to Settle in the US?

Were There Any Mentors That You May Credit to Turning Your Pathway Towards Cardiology and Ensuring That Your Interest in Cardiology Was Always Maintained?

You Have Seen During Your Time How Clinical Research and Clinical Cardiology Have Progressed. Where do You See Cardiology Heading in the Foreseeable Future?

What Advice Would You Give to Medical Students and Junior Physicians Who Are Starting Their Careers in Medicine? Specifically, in Regards to Building a Career and Making an Impact on Public Health

How Do You Maintain Work-Life Balance? This Is Something Many People Struggle With at Times

You Are Referred to as the “Father of Cardiology” and Rightly so. Which of Your Achievements or Endeavours Are You Most Proud of?

If You Would Like to See a Change in Medical School Curriculum or How People Are Trained in General, What Would Be Your Recommendations?

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Vol 30 - N° 8

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