Program Description: 

Cardiovascular Grand Rounds is the primary teaching conference for the Division of Cardiology where both cardiovascular disease syndromes and current research in cardiovascular disease is presented. Cardiovascular Grand Rounds meets a specific need both in the community and at the Medical College for further education in cardiovascular disease states. Cardiovascular Grand Rounds as a recurring activity is continually reviewed by the cardiology faculty.

Key Words: Cardiovascular Disease, Research, Practice Guidelines, Education
Target audience: 
  • Physicians
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physician Assistants
  • Nurses
  • Pharmacists
Learning objectives: 
Participants who engage in this educational intervention will be able to:
  • Review the physiologic and psychosocial rationale for leveraging singing and breathwork to support health and well-being in pediatric patients with single ventricle physiology (Fontan circulation).
  • Summarize the design and implementation of the 8-week feasibility study evaluating group singing, individual voice instruction, and online training for pediatric single ventricle patients.
  • Analyze study findings to assess the potential clinical and quality-of-life benefits of singing and breathwork interventions in children with congenital heart disease.
  • Evaluate next steps in the transition from feasibility to pilot study and identify potential applications of singing and breathwork as adjunctive therapy for children with congenital heart disease.
Faculty & credentials: 
Activity Director(s):
Jacquelyn Kulinski, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine & Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Director Preventive Cardiology Program
Director Cardiology Grand Rounds
Division of Cardiology
Medical College of Wisconsin-Froedtert
 
Speakers:
Andrew Pelech, MD
Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Division of Cardiology
Ann & Robert Lurie Children's Hospital
Northwestern University
 
Sarah Bartolome, PhD
Associate Professor & Coordinator, Music Education
Co-Director, The Music for Childhood Wellbeing Initiative
Center for the Study of Education and the Musical Experience
Henry & Leigh Bienen School of Music
Northwestern University
 
In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all persons in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. It is the policy of the Medical College of Wisconsin to identify, mitigate and disclose the absence or presence of all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence content of this accredited continuing education. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
  • Jacquelyn Kulinski
  • Andrew Pelech
  • Sarah Bartolome

Contact

Name: 
Tegan Guillebeau
Email: 
[email protected]
Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
Designation of Credit Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
Hours of Participation for Allied Health Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.0 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.
Session date: 
02/12/2026 - 7:00am to 8:00am CST
Location: 
Virtual, via Zoom
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.
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