Twenty-three nurses from Hawke’s Bay primary and secondary care roles met for a study day on 22 June at the Education Centre in Hastings. Nurse Representative on the NZ Committee, Jo-Ann Downie, works with cardiac clinical nurse specialists around the country to organise these CSANZ sponsored educational events to help improve the standard of care for patients. A typical schedule […]
Read moreDr Mayanna Lund, Chair of CSANZ NZ, warmly congratulated CSANZ associate member Dr Daniel Chan on receiving the inaugural A.H. Couch Research Scholarship. The intent of this scholarship is to support a cardiologist-in-training to accomplish a small research project. It is expected that this will be undertaken either before, during or at the end of cardiology advanced training. The project […]
Read moreA new peak award to honour a member of the New Zealand cardiac community was given to Professor Harvey White at this year’s Annual Scientific Meeting in Wellington. Dr Mayanna Lund, Chair of the New Zealand Region of the Society, said “The New Zealand Cardiac Medal was established to recognise significant contributions to cardiac care nationally and internationally by a […]
Read moreBy Steve White (Awarded a Scholarship in 2016) At the time of applying for the 2016 Affiliate Scholarship I was performing TOE’s as an operator and had been for eight years. Unusual in New Zealand where sonographers typically assist with the TOE’s being performed by (usually) a Cardiologist or Cardiology registrar, this is not an usual situation in the UK […]
Read moreFrom Thursday 13 to Saturday 15 June more than 400 cardiologists from Australia and New Zealand will gather in Wellington to reflect on recent advancements, the latest developments and what is on the horizon for cardiology locally and wordwide. Under the stewardship of the Capital Coast and Hutt District Health Boards, this year’s annual scientific meeting by the Cardiac Society […]
Read moreGet along to this fascinating exhibition: the NZ Cardiac Story! The Brave Hearts exhibition is ideally located for those attending the CSANZ NZ Annual Scientific Meeting in Wellington in June. Find the exhibition in Wellington: Kumutoto Ki Tai Winter Pop Up Village, Lady Elizabeth Lane, Wellington Waterfront Open 17 May to 26 July 2019 Wednesdays to Fridays 11am to 3pm […]
Read moreResearch Grants available through the Heart Foundation can be viewed here There are several travelling grants and fellowship opportunities that have closing dates for applications throughout the year.
Read moreAs well as awards available via the New Zealand Region, all the scholarships listed on the Parent website are available to New Zealand members.
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