Cardiology UCSF Health
Cardiac Camp 2024: Empowering Future Cardiologists
December 16, 2024
Cardiac Camp at UCSF is an entirely free, hands-on learning experience for 9th and 10th graders who are Underrepresented Minorities in Medicine. Throughout the weeklong camp, students explored cardiovascular medicine by identifying heart sounds, learning about heart-healthy nutrition, practicing suturing and knot-tying skills, and even examining a real heart. Feedback from the students reflected the camp’s profound impact:
Cardiology Grand Rounds - Alexis Beatty, MD, MAS
Alexis Beatty, MD, MAS is a cardiologist and health services researcher who studies innovative delivery models for cardiovascular disease care to improve outcomes and reduce disparities. She received a career development award from the Department of Veterans Affairs to develop and test a mobile application to improve participation in cardiac rehabilitation, called VA FitHeart. She worked for Apple 2018-2019 and participated in the development of their heart features and Research app.
Cardiology Grand Rounds - Aaron Aguirre, MD, PhD
Aaron Aguirre is an attending cardiologist and critical care physician at the Massachusetts General Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and his doctoral degree in electrical and biomedical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He trained in internal medicine, cardiology, and critical care at the Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr.
Cardiology Grand Rounds - Amy Lin, MD, PhD
CLINICAL INTERESTS
My clinical interests are in cardiology and cardio-oncology, which the care of cancer patients and preventing and managing cardiovascular issues that can arise from cancer therapies. My special interests include survivorship, including breast and prostate cancer, and clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential or CHIP (mutations in stem cells of the blood) leading to cardiovascular disease. At UCSF, I am part of the Cardio-Oncology and Immunology Program.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Engaging Cardiology Session for UCSF Residents
December 13, 2024
In October, Dr. Binh An Phan, Cardiologist at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, delivered an engaging cardiology session for UCSF residents, marking the first event of the quarter. With financial support from the Cardiology Division, the event was a success, drawing over 40 students—nearly a quarter of the first-year class—eager to learn more about the field.
Daniel Morin, MD, MPH
Prof of Clinical Medicine
Amir Munir, MD
HS Clinical Instructor
