Virtual I Look Like a Cardiologist-Winter 2021
Hosted by Kathryn Berlacher, MD, MS
Facilitated by Diana Rodgers, MA, EdD
Event Description
Panel Session and MentoringInteract with young physicians fro diverse backgrounds about their journey to and through medical school. Opportunities for questions and one-on-one connection.
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Cardiology 101Learn cardiology basics including cardiac anatomy, the various types of cardiology practice, cardiac technology, and why this field is so exciting.
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Issue SimulationWork through a case study related to women, race, privilege, medicine, education, and society. Young physicians will guide each group's discussion.
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Student Takeaways
All students who complete the program will
- be provided with a personalized letter of recommendation for inclusion in their college applications and for summer programs.
- be provided with information about free and paid summer programming in STEM.
- build relationships with a mentor physician whom they can continue to contact for support during the pre-med journey.
- receive an ILLC tee-shirt and other program "swag."
- be connected with similarly motivated peers across Western Pennsylvania.
Our Hosts
Since its inception, the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute has been a proud supporter of I Look Like a Cardiologist. Our physician mentors are all UPMC attending physicians, fellows, or residents and their experience in becoming a cardiologist has informed our program. We are grateful for the ways that UPMC has supported I Look Like a Cardiologist through providing resources, time, publicity, and physician mentors.
Event Coordinators
Kathryn Berlacher, MD, MS
Katie Berlacher is a practicing physician educator at The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Berlacher runs the cardiology fellowship program for UPMC and is passionate about supporting young women who are interested in a career in medicine. Dr. Berlacher earned her undergraduate degree at Duke, attended medical school at Ohio State, and completed her residency, fellowship, and a Master's degree in medical education at Pitt. She is excited to meet the next generation of female cardiologists through the She Looks Like a Cardiologist event. You can learn more about Dr. Berlacher here.
Diana Rodgers, MA, EdD
Diana Rodgers is the founder and CEO of Fit Education Consulting, LLC and a doctoral graduate in higher education management with a focus on medical school admissions at the University of Pittsburgh. Diana holds an undergraduate degree from Boston College and Master's degrees from Carnegie Mellon and Harvard. Through her admissions consulting practice, Diana realized that many of her female college applicants had aspirations in the medical field, but little knowledge about what the process of becoming a doctor is like. After discussing this with Dr. Berlacher, the seeds were planted for She Looks Like a Cardiologist.
You can learn more about Diana here.
You can learn more about Diana here.
