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Molly Katharyn Silkowski

Charleston,United States of America

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Student

Global Health Outreach
07.2015
  • During a two-week medical mission trip to Kisumu, Kenya as a medical student, I provided comprehensive, cost-free health care to the indigenous and underserved population
  • This experience involved diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions, and ensuring access to essential medical services for those in need
  • In addition to my medical duties, I actively participated in building projects and manual labor to support the clinic and surrounding communities
  • This trip was a profound opportunity to apply my medical knowledge in a real-world setting, engage in meaningful community service, and develop a deeper understanding of global health challenges

ALT FLOW II Site Sub PI

Medical University
05.2024 - Current
  • As a sub-investigator at a leading research site for the ALT-FLOW II trial, my responsibilities included assisting the site principal investigator (PI) with recruiting and enrolling patients, ensuring adherence to protocol, and performing the qualifying exercise right heart caths alongside the PI
  • I assisted in actively managing patient follow-ups, including monitoring for adverse events, and standing in as the PI when he was unavailable
  • This experience has deepened my expertise in both interventional cardiology and heart failure, reinforcing my commitment to advancing cardiovascular care through evidenced-based research

PACCS-Site Sub PI

Medical University of South Carolina
03.2024 - Current
  • As a site sub-principal investigator for the PACCS trial, my responsibilities include collaborating on protocol development, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing patient recruitment
  • I facilitated interdisciplinary teamwork and actively participated in study-wide meetings, contributing to collective decision-making and sharing site-specific insights
  • This experience deepened my understanding of cardiovascular interventions and reinforced my commitment to evidence-based practice, preparing me to contribute meaningfully to cutting-edge cardiology research

Fellow representative

06.2022 - Current
  • As the fellow representative on the Morbidity and Mortality Committee, I play a crucial role in enhancing patient care by reviewing outside hospital transfers and in-house deaths
  • My primary responsibility is to identify areas where care could have been improved, involving analyzing clinical decisions, communication breakdowns, and system-wide issues
  • By meticulously examining each case, I collaborated with the team, including doctors, nurses, and hospital administrators to develop actionable recommendations aimed at preventing future adverse outcomes
  • This process not only fosters a culture of continuous learning and improvement but also ensures that we uphold the highest standards of patient safety and care quality

Fellow Representative

06.2022 - Current
  • As the fellow representative, I am active in creating scenarios and helping with mock codes to ensure staff preparedness
  • I also identified the need for structured post-code debriefs and developed and piloted a comprehensive debrief protocol to enhance communication, learning, and emotional support
  • I presented the protocol at the hospital-wide meeting, addressing the concerns of doctors, nurses, and administrators
  • This protocol is expected to be released hospital wide August 2024, and it will lead to improved team communication and learning, ultimately enhancing our emergency response and patient outcomes

Chief Cardiology Fellow

Medical University of South Carolina
07.2023 - 06.2024
  • As the Chief Cardiology Fellow, I mentored junior fellows and coordinated schedules, educational sessions, and clinical rotations
  • I spearheaded the reconstruction of our fellowship program to enhance learning and efficiency
  • I introduced a new rotational schedule that balanced clinical duties and research opportunities, ensuring comprehensive exposure for all fellows
  • These changes improved workflow, enhanced the educational experience, and promoted a collaborative culture
  • I also facilitated communication between faculty and fellows, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality patient care
  • This experience honed my ability to multitask, prioritize, and foster a team-centric culture, preparing me for a leadership role in cardiology
  • Most Meaningful - Being Chief Cardiology Fellow was incredibly meaningful, enhancing my leadership and communication skills
  • Leading a team, mentoring fellows, and restructuring the program deepened my commitment to cardiology
  • This role fostered collaboration, improved patient care, and prepared me for future leadership

Team Leader/ Medical Student

Global Health Outreach
02.2016 - 02.2018
  • During my participation in the Global Health Outreach in Guatemala (2016-2018), I screened, treated, and provided preventative medical education to over 2,000 patients in the impoverished communities surrounding Antigua, Guatemala
  • Selected as the student leader for the 2018 trip, I led over 40 students in pre-trip activities, including packing supplies and planning clinic days
  • This role involved meticulous planning, resource allocation, and team management to deliver comprehensive care
  • This experience enhanced my medical and clinical skills, leadership and team management abilities, and cross-cultural communication, solidifying my commitment to health care and community service

Grief Counselor and Volunteer

Hospice
07.2010 - 06.2014
  • Volunteering for hospice has profoundly influenced my cardiology practice
  • Providing companionship and supportive care to patients and caregivers taught me deep empathy, holistic care, and the importance of being present
  • I prepared meals, assisted with chores, and offered comfort to patients and their families
  • Additionally, I served as a grief counselor to children who lost an immediate family member at the yearly grief camp
  • This experience improved my communication skills and enhanced my ability to support patients and families through their most challenging times, ensuring compassionate, comprehensive care
  • Most Meaningful - This experience enriched my understanding of patient care beyond clinical procedures
  • Providing companionship and supportive care to patients and their families allowed me to connect on a deeply human level, emphasizing empathy and compassion

Student Athlete: Defensive Specialist

Austin Peay State University
07.2010 - 06.2011
  • As a Division I volleyball player at Austin Peay State University, I honed my time management and leadership skills, balancing rigorous athletics with a demanding pre-med curriculum
  • Our team's dedication and hard work culminated in winning the Ohio Valley Conference and ultimately participating in the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Volleyball tournament
  • Simultaneously, I excelled academically, maintaining a high GPA while completing pre-medicine requirements
  • This experience not only enhanced my resilience and discipline but also underscored my commitment to achieving excellence in both my academic and athletic pursuits
  • Most Meaningful - Balancing Division I volleyball with pre-med studies helped me develop a profound sense of grit and resilience
  • It required unwavering dedication, teamwork, and the ability to thrive under pressure, mirroring the dynamics of a high-stress medical environment that interventional cardiology provides

Education

Interventional Cardiology Fellowship

Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
06-2026

Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiology Fello

Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
06-2025

Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiology Fello

Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
06-2025

General Cardiology Fellowship

Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
06-2024

Internal Medicine Residency

The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
06-2018

D.O. -

Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
06.2018

B.S. - Chemistry

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN
05.2014

Certification

A05603724-423394, American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, South Carolina, Temporary or Limited, 06/30/25, Ohio, Full, 06/30/21

Affiliations

  • American College of Cardiology
  • American Heart Association
  • Heart Failure Society of America
  • Omicron Kappa Delta Leadership Honor Society

Postgraduatetraining

  • Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, United States of America, ACGME/RCPSC/UCNS Fellowship, Chief Resident in Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine), 07/01/21, 06/30/24
  • The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States of America, ACGME Residency in Internal Medicine, 07/01/18, 06/30/21

Aamcid

13448402

Aoaid

367860

Addresses

789 Shell Sand Rd, Charleston, SC, 29412, 789 Shell Sand Rd, Charleston, SC, 29412

Awards

  • Cardiology Excellence Award, Veterans Association, 06/01/24
  • Charles P Sumter Fellow of the Year, 06/01/24
  • Charles P Sumter Fellow of the Year Award, 06/01/23
  • Excellence in Teaching Award, 06/01/20
  • Fellow of the Year, 06/01/23
  • First Year Cardiology Fellow of the Year, 06/01/22
  • Intern of the Year, 06/01/22
  • Internal Medicine Gorilla Award, 06/01/21
  • KCUMB COMLEX I Excellence Scholarship, 06/01/16
  • KCUMB COMPLEX II Excellence Scholarship, 06/01/17
  • KCUMB Clinical Honors Scholarship, 06/01/17

Publications

Calcific Coronary Lesion Imaging and Treatment, Silkowski M, Harshith P, Maran A, 07/01/24, Pending, Functional Tricuspid Regurgitation in the TAVR population and Emerging Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Interventions, Silkowski M, Kendsersky P, Amoroso N, 07/01/24, Pending, Prosthetic Tricuspid Valve Thrombosis, Zaghloul A, Iorgoveanu C, Silkowski M, Kathir B, 07/01/18, Cureus, Published, Advancing Cardiac Unloading (A-CURE), Biscopink A, Silkowski M (presenter), Moore R, Carnicelli A, Tedford R, Houston B, Yourshaw J, Esposito M, Poster presented: Aortic Pulsatility Index as a Marker of weaning to Native Recovery in Patients Supported with an Impella CP for Cardiogenic shock, London, United Kingdom, 08/21/24, When Microbubbles become Macrobubbles in LASER PCI?, Khairutdinov I, Silkowski M, Kendsersky P, Maran A, Poster presented: Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics, Charleston, SC, 10/27/24, Transseptal Access for Left Atrial Appendage Closure in the Presence of Investigational Interatrial Shunt Device, Silkowski M (presenter), Poster presented: Charleston Heart Failure Preserved Ejection Fraction Conference, Charleston, SC, 07/22/23, Refractory Ventricular Tachycardia After Sympathectomy, Silkowski M, Julio P, Savona S, The Ohio State University Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine Conference, 08/01/20, Columbus, OH, Massive Pulmonary Embolism in Acute Pain Crisis, Silkowski M, Mehta D, Moungey B, The Ohio State University Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine Conference, 10/01/20, Columbus, OH, Perforation Management: Complex PCI Scenarios, Silkowski M, Maran A, 01/22/24, https://citoday.com/articles/2024-jan-feb/perforation-management, Published

Personal Information

Hobbies: Volleyball, Playing with my dogs, Millie Grace and Bentley James, Hiking, Gardening, Clogging, DIY home projects, Completing the daily Wordle, Connections, and Mini Crossword Puzzle

Timeline

ALT FLOW II Site Sub PI

Medical University
05.2024 - Current

PACCS-Site Sub PI

Medical University of South Carolina
03.2024 - Current

Chief Cardiology Fellow

Medical University of South Carolina
07.2023 - 06.2024

Fellow representative

06.2022 - Current

Fellow Representative

06.2022 - Current

Team Leader/ Medical Student

Global Health Outreach
02.2016 - 02.2018

Medical Student

Global Health Outreach
07.2015

Grief Counselor and Volunteer

Hospice
07.2010 - 06.2014

Student Athlete: Defensive Specialist

Austin Peay State University
07.2010 - 06.2011

D.O. -

Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine

B.S. - Chemistry

Austin Peay State University
A05603724-423394, American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, South Carolina, Temporary or Limited, 06/30/25, Ohio, Full, 06/30/21

Interventional Cardiology Fellowship

Medical University of South Carolina

Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiology Fello

Medical University of South Carolina

Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiology Fello

Medical University of South Carolina

General Cardiology Fellowship

Medical University of South Carolina

Internal Medicine Residency

The Ohio State University

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