USA Health cardiology fellow selected for prestigious skills course

Cardiology fellows from around the United States participated in the skills course.

Celestine Odigwe, M.D., was selected as one of 20 cardiology fellows from around the country to participate in the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Educator: Fundamental Skills course in Washington, D.C. 

The prestigious class provides fellows-in-training the opportunity to enhance their presentation skills in teaching materials through practice and feedback. The course also helps cardiology fellows seeking to attain accreditation. The selection process was highly competitive with selection committee members basing their choices on professional accomplishments and impact on education.  

Celestine Odigwe, M.D.

Odigwe is in the second year of his cardiology fellowship with USA Health and the Whiddon College of Medicine. He said he is seeking to develop his educational curriculum and his delivery as an educator. 

“As a cardiology fellow, I recognize the critical role that effective communication and education play to members of the care team and patients,” Odigwe said. “By refining my teaching skills, I aim to ensure that we continue to deliver quality education in [an] engaging and exciting way while making use of available cutting-edge technology.” 

The course was also a great way to network with peers who share a passion for medicine and learn from the most experienced professionals, he said. Networking is crucial in this field because it allows for professional development by providing opportunities for collaboration in research and clinical practice. The course allowed for insightful conversations with a diverse group of professionals, which helps establish a new perspective on patient care and education.  

“I was honored and excited to be selected from such a distinguished group of candidates,” Odigwe said. “It was both a recognition of my efforts thus far and an opportunity to grow in areas that are essential to my career goals.” 

The American College of Cardiology, the professional home for the entire cardiovascular care team and its 56,000 members, is dedicated to transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health. The organization provides professional medical education, disseminates cardiovascular research through its world-renowned JACC journals, operates national registries to measure and improve care, and offers cardiovascular accreditation to hospitals and institutions.