image: SCAI 2025 Scientific Sessions
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WASHINGTON— The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) once again hosted its flagship outreach initiative, “Ready to Launch: Careers in Cardiology,” on Saturday, May 3, 2025, during the 2025 SCAI Scientific Sessions in Washington, DC.
Now in its third year, Ready to Launch connects medical students and early-career residents with leaders in interventional cardiology, offering early insight into the field, exposure to real-world clinical scenarios, and lasting professional relationships. This year’s event is being held in collaboration with the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) to expand outreach and strengthen efforts to support a more diverse pipeline of future physicians.
More than 75 students have participated in the program to date.
“As interventional cardiologists, we know how important it is to offer mentorship and visibility to the next generation,” said Triston B. B. J. Smith, MD, FSCAI, Chair of the SCAI Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and Medical Director at Trinity Health System. “This program allows students to see what’s possible and to see themselves reflected in the specialty.”
“Ready to Launch is designed to help students discover their passion and connect with others on the same path,” said Aaron Horne, MD, MBA, MHS, Co-Chair of the SCAI Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and structural and peripheral cardiologist at Summit Health. “We want participants to leave feeling inspired, informed, and empowered to consider a future in interventional cardiology.”
The program is open to medical students enrolled in U.S. medical schools and residents in accredited training programs.
For full details and registration, visit: https://scai.org/scai-2025-scientific-sessions/ready-launch
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About SCAI Scientific Sessions 2025
The SCAI Scientific Sessions annual meeting convenes 2,000 of the world’s premier clinicians, scientists, researchers, and innovators in the field of interventional cardiology and endovascular medicine. With 500+ faculty and hundreds of abstracts, experts in the field work together to share the latest clinical data, procedural guidance, and advanced expertise. Highlights will include live cases, featured clinical research, new SCAI clinical documents, case-based learning, and keynote speakers. For more information, visit https://scai.org/scai-2025-scientific-sessions.
About Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI)
The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions, established in 1978, stands as the primary nonprofit medical society dedicated to representing invasive and interventional cardiology. SCAI's mission is to guide the global interventional cardiovascular community by fostering education, advocacy, research, and upholding standards for quality patient care. For more than 40 years, SCAI has exemplified professional excellence and innovation worldwide, cultivating a reputable community of over 5,000 members committed to advancing medical science and providing life-saving care for individuals, both adults and children, affected by cardiovascular disease. For more information, visit https://scai.org/.