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Christopher T. Longenecker, MD is a non-invasive cardiologist and Associate Professor in the Division of Cardiology and Department of Global Health at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He is the inaugural Director of the Global Cardiovascular Health Program, a joint initiative of cardiology and global health. Clinically, he attends on the Harborview cardiology consultative service and is director of a unique HIV-Cardiology clinic within the Madison Clinic at Harborview.1:20 - A Global Citizen3:00 - The Journey to Global Health by way of HIV/AIDS6:40 - Cardiovascular Global Health8:20 - An Interdisciplinary Global Cardiovascular Health Program at UW16:55 - Leveraging HIV Infrastructure to Treat Rheumatic Heart Disease20:15 - Stakeholders in Global Cardiovascular Health27:30 - Advocacy for Funding31:05 - Misconceptions in Global Health34:10 - Building Relationships by Fostering Trust36:50 - Fostering Trust with Relationships 38:30 - Advice for a future in Global Health41:30 - Reciprocal Mentoring 43:45 - Relationships as a bridge to advancement46:00 - A Global Standard of Care? Warfarin v. Rivaroxaban Example49:15 - Skills for Success in Global Health51:20 - Advice for the practicing clinicianEmail: [email protected]: @hivcardiodocGlobal Cardiovascular Health Program Website



