Epic Specialty Services - Cardiovascular

12/26/2025

The Sanibel Internship application period is almost over! 📣

Eligibility Requirements:
• Must be a 1st or 2nd year perfusion student
• Program Director approval required
• Must be willing to work long hours and collaborate as part of the team
• And yes—you must be willing to have some fun, too!

Don’t miss this chance to learn and grow!

👉 Apply now before registration closes: https://perfusion.com/sanibel-symposium/student-internships/

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at !

We are grateful for the dedication and commitment our perfusionists, autoperfusionists, and ECMO specialists brought to every patient this year.

Wishing you a season of joy, rest, and meaningful moments. ❤️

12/24/2025

Sweet moments from Denver! 🍭

Our ATS team had a blast decorating gingerbread houses and kicking off the holiday season together.

Nothing brings a team together like frosting and good company!

12/19/2025

From Hong Kong > Sanibel, the conversation stays the same: real science, real impact.

Our Program Director, Richard Issitt recently met with global leaders in pediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery, the same caliber of experts who define the Sanibel Symposium year after year.

We're celebrating our 15 years of bringing the world’s perfusion and cardiac care heavy hitters together at Sanibel a bit early - stay tuned, there is so much more to come!

Ready to learn from world-class leaders in person? Register today to secure your spot: https://cvent.me/eyoy3o?RefId=SPS2026

12/12/2025

The countdown to Sanibel 2026 is on!

Be part of the science, connections, and the breakthroughs from around the world!

📌 Register today at https://cvent.me/eyoy3o?RefId=SPS2026

12/11/2025

Honoring a Legacy of Excellence. 🌟

The Jeff Riley Memorial Scholarship celebrates innovation, passion, and the next generation of perfusion leaders.

If you’re a 1st or 2nd year perfusion student with research ready to shine, this is your moment to make an impact on the field and your career!

📅 Registration deadline: December 31, 2025

Be part of Jeff Riley’s lasting legacy in perfusion education.

👉 Submit your research today: https://perfusion.com/sanibel-symposium/scholarships/

12/09/2025

“A nice way to spend a weekend away from school yet still within a perfusion environment.” - Lorena shares her incredible experience at the Sanibel Internship.

The right opportunities empower students to achieve more than they ever imagined. 🌟

If you’re a 1st or 2nd-year perfusion student, this is your chance to take your skills to the next level!

👉 Apply now: https://perfusion.com/internship-application/

📅 Registration ends December 31, 2025

12/04/2025

📸 !

The Sanibel Symposium brings together passionate professionals, curious minds, and the people who drive our field forward. From learning to connecting and sharing experiences, it is always a celebration of community and progress.

We are excited to welcome everyone again at the 2026 Sanibel Symposium, May 6 to 9, at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Sanibel, Florida.

Register now: https://cvent.me/eyoy3o?RefId=SPS2026

11/28/2025

This , our hearts are full of gratitude for our extraordinary team and the dedicated clinicians whose compassion and commitment shine through every day. Your heart-centered care makes a meaningful difference in the lives of so many.

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful and restful holiday. With appreciation,
All of us at Epic Cardiovascular Services. 🍂

11/26/2025

What does it really take to succeed in perfusion school?

In this month’s Pulse on Perfusion, we explore emotional readiness, decision-making under pressure, and the role color vision plays in admission criteria—straight from the perspectives of practicing perfusionists.

📘 Read the full blog to dive deeper.

This month’s Pulse on Perfusion poll asked the perfusion community to share their views on what prepares someone for perfusion school.

11/24/2025

When students are supported with the right opportunities, their potential grows exponentially. Our 2025 Sanibel Symposium intern shared how the program impacted them:

✅ Gained hands-on experience
✅ Built confidence
✅ Learned from industry leaders

If you’re a 1st or 2nd-year perfusion student, this is your chance to take your skills to the next level!

Apply at: https://perfusion.com/internship-application/
Registration ends December 31, 2025.

11/21/2025

Every organ saved is a life changed. 🫀

Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) helps maximize donor organ viability while giving transplant teams more time to plan.

specializes in supporting hospitals with NRP and Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD) strategies—because better organ preservation means better outcomes for patients.

Read more!

As the demand for transplants grows, healthcare facilities are turning to Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) to expand the donor pool.