Altruistic Leadership Presents...Take-A-Lesson with Dr. Marcus Williams, President of the Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc.

Online, March 7, 2011 (Newswire.com) - On Wednesday, May 11, 9am PST-Dr Williams will share with the listening audience of Altruistic Leadership his career journey, successes, trials, triumphs, and tripping points. During this 45-minute segment, we will discuss the importance of owning your career.

Callers are welcome to join the conversation during the show by calling (917) 889-3394. The LIVE, Internet talk-radio show will stream from the host page at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/altruisticleadership. An archive will be available at the same link immediately following the show or listeners can subscribe to the archives via the RSS feed located on the host page.

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About Our Guest
Dr. Williams works with Cardiac Associates of North Jersey and provides primary and urgent care in cardiology, offering a full range of services that address acute and chronic cardiac related illnesses, including acute heart attack, unstable angina, congestive heart failure and life threatening arrhythmia.

Dr. Williams is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology and Nuclear Cardiology; he currently practices in all specialties at the following hospitals: Valley Health System, Chilton Memorial Hospital and Bergen Regional Hospital

Prior to joining Cardiac Associates of North Jersey, PA, he served as Chief of Cardiology for the Veterans Affairs Hospital in East Orange, NJ. His clinical interests and expertise are in Hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular research and general cardiology.

Dr. Williams is currently President Elect of the American Heart Association Board and President of the Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc., (ABC) a nonprofit organization with an international membership of 2,500 health professionals, lay members of the community (Community Health Advocates), corporate members, and institutional members. ABC's mission is to champion the elimination of the disparities related to cardiovascular disease in all people of color through education & research.

In the area of awards & honors, Dr. Williams received the following:
• Special Contribution Award from the Veterans Administration of New Jersey Healthcare System
• Howard F. Kane Obstetrical Society: Active Fellow
• Henry Kaiser Award: Merit Scholar
• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
• Junior Faculty Development Award

Dr Williams completed his internship and residency at the University of North Carolina (UNC) and completed his research and clinical cardiology Fellowship at UNC. Dr. Williams graduated from Yale University and earned his Medical Degree with honors from George Washington University.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Marcus Williams to Take-A-Lesson!