Aakaash Patel is a second year basic physician trainee with aspirations of becoming a cardiologist. He graduated from The University of Auckland and completed the first years of his post-graduate training at Waikato Hospital in New Zealand, he now works for Northern Health in Melbourne. His areas of interest include electrophysiology and minimally invasive medical device technology.

I am currently based at the Westmead Applied Research Centre (WARC), part of the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). As a member of the translational biomedical engineering team at Westmead Hospital, I contribute to developing novel ablation techniques to improve treatments for heart rhythm disorders and high blood pressure. My current project, in collaboration with the University of Sydney, focuses on optimizing radiofrequency catheter ablation for more effective atrial fibrillation treatment.

Dr Selvaraj is a dedicated registrar with a strong passion for cardiology. Having worked across all tertiary hospitals in Western Australia and in rural Northern Territory focusing on Aboriginal Health, Dr Selvaraj brings a holistic approach in diverse healthcare settings. With a special interest in cardio-obstetrics, Dr Selvaraj is committed to advancing this field and contributing to its development, particularly in underserved regions.

Dr Katharine Bate is an adult cardiologist and clinician academic with an interest in heart rhythm disorders, arrhythmia management in special populations, and exercise as therapy for heart disease. Katharine completed both her physician and cardiology training at Royal North Shore Hospital, her PhD at the University of Sydney, and her first year of post-graduate subspecialty fellowship in electrophysiology at Liverpool hospital.

Dr Kennith Gu is a 2nd year Cardiology Advanced Trainee at Blacktown Hospital. He has been involved in cardiovascular research since medical school and has a special interest in pulmonary hypertension and cardiac imaging.

Edward started his cardiology advanced training in 2024 at the picturesque Gold Coast, having spent many of his foundational training years in southwest Sydney. He is currently the chief advanced trainee at GCUH, and a lecturer at Griffith University. He has an interest in heart failure and rhythm disorders.

Vivek is a current basic physician trainee, having worked at Liverpool Hospital while undertaking this research project. He has a keen interest in the field of cardiology and is exploring the various subspecialties including heart failure and electrophysiology. Vivek is also a conjoint associate lecturer at University of New South Wales where he does teaching for students at all levels, and is starting to build a research portfolio.

Dr Varanya Vasudevan is a second-year Basic Physician Trainee through the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. She completed a Bachelor of Medical Science and subsequently, a Doctor of Medicine in 2021 at Griffith University. During her time training at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, she collaborated with the Cardiology Department on research that closely aligns with her professional interests. Varanya is committed to pursuing advanced training in Cardiology, with a specific interest in non-interventional areas such as echocardiography and advanced cardiac imaging. Through her work, she aims to contribute to the field of Cardiology and improve patient outcomes in these areas.

Thalys is a Cardiology Advanced Trainee at Austin Health, Melbourne. He's passionate about Electrophysiology and all things Epidemiology.

Taek Jeong is a 2nd Year Basic Physician Trainee at Austin Health, Victoria. He graduated from the Doctor of Medicine at the University of Melbourne in 2022 and completed his Bachelor of Biomedicine in 2018 with first class honours. He wishes to pursue a career in cardiology, with current interest in electrophysiology.

Dr Karan Chauhan is currently in his second year of basic physician training at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. He has undertaken a number of research projects in electrophysiology, interventional cardiology and hypertension. He is also interested in medical education and holds teaching roles at Monash University, the University of Melbourne and the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Steven is a general medicine advanced trainee with a strong interest in acute general medicine and cardiology. Currently completing his ICU term at Alfred Health, he is also pursuing a Master in Ultrasound at the University of Melbourne. His interests include ICU cardiology, electrophysiology, and imaging. Outside of medicine, he enjoys travelling, videography and photography.