Michael Rockman, MD, PhD

Here we go #HRS2026 On the highly touted AVANT GAURD RCT of Boston scientific Farapulse PFA vs AAD. nejm.org/doi/full/10.10… The Topline results are positive. Look at that KM curve But let's look under the hood so as not to be bamboozled A thread coming and it's quite surprising

What’s the point of testing super detailed memorization on medical boards in the age of AI and smart phones? I can look up that the sandfly is the vector of leishmaniasis in 20 seconds. Why test whether students have this memorized? We force trainees to spend hours memorizing factoids instead of learning other things that would benefit patients and the medical profession more. Am I missing some benefit of memorization in the modern era?

⚠️Requesting uncropped gels might not be enough!⚠️ Those are FABRICATED gels by ChatGPT Image 2.0 ❗️❗️❗️ I am not an expert but would get fooled. @Thatsregrettab1

The American Heart Association mourns the passing of the legendary cardiologist Eugene Braunwald, M.D., widely recognized as one of the most influential figures in the history of cardiovascular medicine. Over seven decades, his work reshaped the understanding and treatment of heart disease, leading many to call him the father of modern cardiology. Braunwald was a lifelong contributor to the American Heart Association, helping advance its research and scientific mission, and was honored with some of the Association’s highest honors for his lasting influence on cardiovascular care and research. His influence extended well beyond his own discoveries, as generations of Association‑supported investigators, clinicians and academic leaders were trained by Braunwald or guided by the clinical trial standards and mentorship models he helped establish. newsroom.heart.org/news/american-…

Medical guidelines have destroyed critically thinking in medicine.

The real “disappearing scientists” story.

This is an utterly insane graph. The NIH annually awards about $40 billion in healthcare and research funding. I, personally, have been paid my salary by NIH grants. The Trump admin is devastating that ecosystem, which our scientists rely on for stability and basic success.

I wrote this in a moment I never would have chosen. A sudden pause that made me see my life clearly. The meaning of our work is profound. This experience simply helped me see more clearly what matters most. “Time is Finite” JAMA jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/…

💬 Viewpoint: Mandatory annual training modules consume millions of physician‑hours each year, yet their largely passive formats may offer limited educational value while contributing to administrative burden and clinician burnout. ja.ma/4vvyvBm

Extremely well stated and couldn't agree more!

@TheSGEM I agree, so sad isn't it :/

X does not have the same level of medical engagement as in the past :(

📣 Call For Nominations: Douglas P. Zipes Distinguished Young Scientist Award The 🏆 recognizes young physician scientists who have made outstanding contributions to the field of #CVD. Help your trainees gain the recognition they deserve. Learn more: bit.ly/4sz2iGQ

Hospitals love talking about the physician shortage. They never want to talk about why it exists.

Earthset. The Artemis II crew captured this view of an Earthset on April 6, 2026, as they flew around the Moon. The image is reminiscent of the iconic Earthrise image taken by astronaut Bill Anders 58 years earlier as the Apollo 8 crew flew around the Moon.

Atypical chest pain is a common presentation in female patients with a heart attack and is one of the reasons, female patients do worse than their male counterparts. The issue: a healthcare worker & AI both missing the very urgent need for diagnosis

This blew my mind. OpenAI just published the first comprehensive study of how 700 million people actually use ChatGPT. The results destroy every assumption about AI adoption. Here's everything you need to know in 3 minutes:

The cholesterol wars are over. LDL won. New guidelines. Four landmark trials. An oral PCSK9 inhibitor that matches injectables. And data proving we should be treating patients we currently aren't. Here's everything clinicians need to know. 🧵

First #ACC26 meeting! Loved the late-breaking trials and sessions on mentorship, grant writing, and AI, plus time with co-fellows and old friends. @uw_cvm

@allisonoconn I passively used MKSAP during residency, then UWorld last few months

Since I short tracked I’m taking my internal medicine boards this August, a year after finishing internal medicine residency (🥲). What resources do people use to study?

@AhmedElshaerMD @DineshKalra @hmkyale Well deserved! Was great to see you

Truly honored to be recognized among the JACC: Advances Top Reviewers for 2025. Grateful to the editors who entrust trainees with contributing to the scientific process. Excited to keep learning and contributing! #JACC #ACC26 @DineshKalra @hmkyale