Empowering Hearts: The Role of Female Leadership in Cardiovascular Medicine and Beyond

In an era of rapid transformation in cardiovascular healthcare delivery, adaptive leadership is more critical than ever. This session explores current leadership challenges imposed by shifting care models, technological disruption and workforce demands. Attendees examine how physician leaders are selected across diverse organizational structures and learn how these choices impact strategy and outcomes. Special emphasis will be placed on the unique and increasingly vital role of female cardiologists in leadership – unpacking the fresh perspectives, collaborative strengths and novel approaches they bring to the boardroom.

Speaker: Denise M. Sorrentino, MD, FHRS, FACC, Physician Operations Leader, Iowa Heart Center/MercyOne