Teaching

Real progress in healthcare happens when science and clinical practice move together. It’s not enough to rely on instinct or tradition, modern medicine demands that we stay grounded in evidence and open to innovation. When scientific discovery is actively integrated into daily care, it becomes a tool for real change, not just a reference. This approach fosters a culture of continuous learning and thoughtful decision-making. It challenges us to question routines, adapt to new knowledge, and stay curious. Clinicians who engage in both research and practice are better prepared to lead and evolve alongside medicine itself. In cardiovascular care, this is especially true. Healing requires more than procedures, it calls for multidisciplinary thinking, precision, and a deep connection between education, science, and the patient’s journey. At its best, medicine is where evidence meets empathy, with the shared goal of better outcomes and lasting impact.

Clinical expertise goes beyond knowledge, it’s the ability to apply science with skill, judgment, and empathy. It includes a deep understanding of disease mechanisms, diagnostic strategies, treatment options, and patient management, developed through experience and continuous learning. Today, clinical expertise is firmly grounded in evidence-based medicine, where up-to-date research, guidelines, and best practices shape decisions. But it also involves knowing how to act when evidence is limited, balancing data with clinical judgment and patient context.

True expertise is dynamic. It evolves with advancements in science and technology, and it thrives in settings that value reflection, adaptability, and collaboration. In the end, it’s not just about what clinicians know, but how they use that knowledge to deliver thoughtful, effective, and compassionate care.

Precision. Presence. Purpose. Lately, I’ve been thinking about how these three words keep coming back to me—in medicine, yes, but also in conversations, decisions, and quiet moments. They’re not rules or a framework. Just a way of seeing things that seems to hold up. Precision isn’t about perfection. It’s about caring enough to pay attention—to details, to data, to what might happen if we get it wrong. It’s the discipline of doing things properly, not just quickly. Presence is the opposite of autopilot. It’s the part where you actually stop, listen, and give your full attention to what’s in front of you—whether it’s a patient, a friend, or a moment that deserves more than a glance. Purpose is the why. The reason you keep going even when it’s hard or boring or both. It’s the quiet reminder that what you’re doing should matter—to someone, somehow. I don’t always get all three right. But when I do, things feel more grounded. More human. Maybe that’s the point.

“The European Society of Cardiology has earned global recognition for its scientific and educational innovation in cardiovascular medicine. It is the ambition of the Polish Cardiac Society (PTK) to play a greater role in building the strength of ESC by combining professional excellence with scientific engagement.”
The ESC is dedicated to advancing prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, and to deepening scientific understanding in this field. It is an independent professional society comprising 57 national cardiac societies, representing over 100,000 members, including cardiologists, cardiovascular nurses, and allied professionals. This year’s ESC Congress in Madrid marks a new chapter in cardiovascular science, bringing together global experts to address the challenges and breakthroughs shaping our field today. From cutting-edge trials to multidisciplinary exchange, ESC 2025 is where science becomes practice and where Europe’s cardiovascular community leads the way forward.