For the first time, Guyana was represented by a locally trained and registered Cardiac Sonographer, Ramona Chanderballi, at the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) Scientific Sessions held in National Harbour, Maryland, USA.
The ASE Scientific Sessions is the premier event for bringing together Echo enthusiasts from over 45 countries for educational and networking opportunities. ASE is an organisation of professionals working to advance cardiovascular ultrasound and improve lives through excellence in education, research, innovation, advocacy, and service to the profession and the public.
Locally trained and registered Cardiac Sonographer, Ramona Chanderballi
Chanderballi is the first locally-trained cardiac sonographer to be internationally licensed by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). She won the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Aaron S White Education grant in 2019 as an echocardiography student which funded her attending the conference in 2019 in Portland, Oregon, USA.
“Attending ASE 2023 is not just an important milestone for me personally this year but it also redefines Guyana’s commitment towards having the best healthcare has to offer to our Guyanese people. I see these conferences as opportunities for us to not just learn and network, but to also reinvigorate our work ethic and our bedside care for our patients. I’m also grateful to Dr Rosh Khan of ACE Consulting Group for playing a significant role in making this possible.”
According to President of ACE Consulting Group, Dr Rosh Khan, “Ms Chanderballi has shown that both compassion and competence are key ingredients to success. We are proud of her pioneering work and stand ready to support her future endeavours.”
During the conference, Chanderballi had the opportunity to meaningfully connect with major conference participants like GE Healthcare, Siemens Healthineers, Philips, Abbott, Mayo Clinic, Children’s Hospital Colorado, European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging, and many others.
