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The Women in Cardiology Focus Group was created in 2020 to look in detail at novel ways in which BCIS can:
The group has been divided into four sub-groups to focus on specific demographics within Interventional Cardiology, these are research, medical students and core trainees, registrars and finally, consultants. Each subgroup has devised a plan of action to meet the aims of the group within their sub-groups demographic. More details of the group’s findings and achievements will be available soon.
Aims:
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GROUP MEMBERS
Chair
East Surrey Hospital
Dr Shrilla Banerjee is a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, UK. She has a particular interest in Coronary artery disease (prevention and complex intervention) in Women, and also in Aviation Cardiology.
She was invited to Chair the BCIS Focus Group for Women which has resulted in change-drivers and campaigns to shape a more equitable future in Interventional Cardiology.
Co-Chair
New Cross Hospital
Imperial College NHS Trust
Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital
Southampton University Hospital
Glenfield Hospital
Royal United Hospital, Bath
I have been a Consultant Cardiologist for 15 years with a specialist interest in complex angioplasty. I work full time at the Royal United Hospital (RUH) NHS Foundation Trust in Bath, but live in Bristol. I provide a contemporary evidence-based service, which is patient focused to investigate and treat a broad range of cardiovascular problems.
I am a high volume operator (to date I have performed over 3,300 stenting procedures and 6,500 diagnostic angiograms) and do >95% through the radial artery. I use intracoronary imaging and/or pressure wire physiology to guide my procedures in over 80% of cases, in line with current evidence.
The most important person during any investigation or procedure is always the patient and I am strongly engaged with governance and quality improvement to ensure that teams work effectively to provide the best patient care possible.
I am the Cardiology Specialty Education Lead at the RUH and am closely involved with the teaching and education of sixth formers, medical students and doctors at all stages of their training. I am the Treasurer for the British Cardiovascular Intervention Society (BCIS) which is responsible for supporting the education of all interventional trainees in the UK. I have been closely involved with BCIS for over 10 years on the Training and Education Group and BCIS Council. I am the Local Principal Investigator for several national and international research studies which helps me keep up to date and helps support this important aspect of medicine.
Outside work, I am a keen sportsman and cycle, swim and run regularly. I have run many half and full marathons, cycled London to Paris and participate in Sportives most years. Last year I completed the Outlaw half distance triathlon. I have 5 children and spend as much time as possible with them, supporting their busy social and sporting lives.
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Wythenshawe Hospital
Frimley Park Hospital
Birmingham City Hospital
I am an Interventional Cardiology Consultant at Birmingham City Hospital, SWBH NHS Trust since 2016.
I completed an Interventional Cardiology Fellowship from Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, Toronto General Hospital.
I am a trained CTO PCI operator with interests in CT coronary angiography and intracoronary imaging. I am a PI for many multi-centre cardiovascular trials and my research interests are calcium modification and CTO PCI.
In addition, I am a member of the Women As One (WAO) international organisation for female Cardiologists and am keen on encouraging and guiding junior female cardiology trainees.
Worcestershire Royal Hospital
CSG Chair
Stroke Thrombectomy Focus Group
Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Wellington Hospital
Birmingham Heartlands Hospital