Adult Heart Failure Cardiologist, CEO & Founder
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Mackenzie Health
Dr. Nandini Gupta is an advanced heart failure cardiologist with a rich blend of medical expertise and artistic passion. Educated at McMaster University (medical school and cardiology), the University of Ottawa (Internal Medicine), and the University of Toronto at UHN (Heart Failure/Transplantion fellowship), Dr. Gupta currently practices at Mackenzie Health Richmond Hill and Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, alongside independent clinics in Toronto.
Her journey into medicine was deeply influenced by her father, also a cardiologist, and her lifelong immersion in the arts. From a young age, Dr. Gupta engaged in various artistic pursuits including singing, Bollywood and Bharatnatyam dance, and playing the piano. These experiences, inspired by her mother’s belief in the synergy of art and science, laid a strong foundation for her holistic approach to medicine.
Despite a demanding career that initially limited her time for artistic endeavors, Dr. Gupta’s passion for the arts remained a core part of her identity. Her passion was reignited during her time in New York City, where she was continually inspired by its vibrant art scene. This led her to Columbia University, where she completed a Certificate of Professional Achievement in Narrative Medicine - a field that blends the humanities, arts, and clinical practice.
Driven by the belief that art and medicine are intrinsically connected, Dr. Gupta founded the not-for-profit organization Art in Medicine (AiM). The foundation’s mission is to integrate the humanities and art education into medical practice, advocating for art as a foundational component of medical education and a tool for reflective and empathetic healthcare.
Through her work with Art in Medicine (AiM), Dr. Gupta strives to enrich medical practice with the insights and beauty of the arts, enhancing the emotional and intellectual experience of healthcare providers.
Disclosure(s): Art in Medicine (AiM): I am the Founder of Art in Medicine (AiM), a NFP dedicated to bring art/art analysis to medical practice (Ongoing); Bayer: Consultant/Advisory Board (Ongoing); Boehringer and Lilly: Moderator and Speaker (Ongoing); Canadian Medical and Surgical Knowledge Translation Research Group: Moderator (Ongoing); Novo Nordisk: Other Research Support (includes receipt of drugs, supplies, equipment or other in-kind support) (Ongoing)
210 - ART IN MEDICINE: THE IMPORTANT ROLE OF ART & ART ANALYSIS IN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Friday, October 25, 2024
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM PT