14: Establishing an academic career: A discussion with Neal S Kleiman

Parallax by Ankur Kalra

Recorded on site at TCT, COAPT investigator Dr Neal S Kleiman and Ankur discuss the realities of establishing an academic career as an interventional cardiologist. Neal explains why it is important to wear multiple hats and balance academia with a clinical presence. Digging more into the practicalities of everyday work-life, Neal reflects on the challenges of reporting to multiple bosses who have different goals, and how geography enabled him to move between cathlab and academia. Neal also shares what he looks for in early career academic cardiologists. Submit your question to Ankur via: [e-mail]. Hosted by @AnkurKalraMD. Produced by @RadcliffeCARDIO.