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Cardiovascular Interest Group (CVIG)

Cardiovascular Interest Group

The Cardiovascular Interest Group (CVIG) offers students exposure to the diverse field of cardiology. Our mission is to educate and inspire medical students through various opportunities for research and mentorship, including a physician shadowing program and panel discussion. We aim to engage students and offer a unique insight through early exposure to the field and direct interactions with physicians and faculty.

Contact Us

Faculty Advisor

Robert Dieter rdieter@lumc.edu

2026-2027 Board

Co-President - Ty Williams, twilliams21@luc.edu

Co-President - Maureen Desmond, mdesmond1@luc.edu 

Director of Educational Workshops - Ally Staresinic, astaresinic@luc.edu 

Director of Cardiovascular Research - Maha Khokhar, mkhokhar1@luc.edu 

Director of Physician Recruitment - Anthony Maltese, amaltese@luc.edu