CSANZ will be hosting the American College of Cardiology In-Training Exam to be held on 17 and 18 October, 2023. The online exam is open to Cardiology Advanced Trainees in Australia and New Zealand. The exam comprises 150 MCQs and will be proctored via Zoom.
Click here for further details and to register. Click here to take the practice test.
Closing date for registrations is Friday 15 September, 2023.
The CSANZ WA was pleased to host a pre-ASM meeting on Tuesday July 25 at the UWA club. The event was organised by Abdul Ihdayhid, Girish Dwivedi and Jamie Rankin to provide an opportunity for our junior colleagues to practice their presentations, including questions from senior colleagues, before the big event. This year we are pleased to report a record number of prize contenders from WA. The evening was generously sponsored by Astra Zeneca, Amgen and Biotronik.
Congratulations to the CSANZ WA 2023 Best Poster Prize winners pictured here:
First prize – Ms Annora Kumar (top row)
Second prize – Ms Adilah Ahmad (2nd row left)
Third prize – Mr Remy Spring (2nd row right)
The awards were presented by Mr Vijay Gupta, State Manager, Biotronik WA/SA (left) and Emeritus Professor Lawrie Beilin (right).
The CSANZ Postgraduate Research Scholarships are intended to provide support for CSANZ Members who wish to pursue a career in cardiovascular research.
Awarded only to those whose research is to be conducted in Australia or New Zealand. The value of the Scholarship will be equivalent to that of the NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarship (depending on the successful candidate’s academic qualifications).
Closing date for applications is 5pm Monday 9 October, 2023.
The Australian Cardiovascular Risk Guidelines were launched in Canberra on Thursday, 20 July. Health stakeholders gathered as the Hon Mark Butler MP, Minister for Health and Aged Care, (centre) launched the country’s new Guideline and calculator for assessing and managing cardiovascular disease risk. Also pictured (left) is Prof Garry Jennings, Chief Medical Advisor, National Heart Foundation of Australia.
Access the CVD Risk Guidelines here: www.cvdcheck.org.au
The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand is collaborating with CSANZ to develop a Joint Position Statement on the Diagnosis and Management of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH).
The purpose of the Position Statement is to provide concise, practical and evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis and management of PAH. The Position Statement will provide a framework to ensure a consistent standard of care for patients with PAH.
CSANZ is inviting expressions of interest from members to join the Writing Group. The group will comprise a diverse representation including geographical spread, gender, discipline, and experience.
Join us at the CSANZ ASM in Adelaide for the Fellows-in-Training Symposium on Thursday 3 August from 11.00am to 5:00pm. This will be followed by networking drinks, with an opportunity to meet the ACC President, Dr Hadley Wilson.
Read more about the Fellows in Training Symposium program here.
CSANZ Council symposia and AGMs will be held on Thursday, 3 August 2023.
Click here for the full list of symposia or on the links below to view the detailed programs.
· Cardiac Imaging
· Cardiovascular Genetic Diseases
· Cardiovascular Nursing
· Clinical Trials
· Heart Rhythm/EP
The Australian Cardiovascular Risk Guidelines were launched in Canberra on Thursday, 20 July. Health stakeholders gathered as the Hon Mark Butler MP, Minister for Health and Aged Care, (centre) launched the country’s new Guideline and calculator for assessing and managing cardiovascular disease risk. Also pictured (left) is Prof Garry Jennings, Chief Medical Advisor, National Heart Foundation of Australia.
Access the CVD Risk Guidelines here: www.cvdcheck.org.au
Apply now for a CSANZ Indigenous Travel Scholarship to the 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting
The purpose of the Indigenous Travel Scholarships is to assist Indigenous Members of CSANZ attend the 2023 CSANZ Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) to be held in Adelaide, South Australia, from 3-6 August.
The awards will enable talented individuals’ attendance at the ASM to further develop research and clinical knowledge and expertise and to build professional networks.
The value of each award will differ depending on the budget requested, place of residence and number of applications received.
Eligibility
See here for further details and how to apply.Indigneous travel awards
Applications close on Friday 21 July, 2023.
