Teaching & Education
Training the next generation of congenital heart disease specialists
Academic Appointments
Associate Professor (Pediatrics & Medicine)
Assistant Professor (Pediatrics & Medicine)
Course Director Roles
ACHD Academic Rounds
Regular educational series focusing on complex adult congenital heart disease cases and management strategies
Clinical Case Conference
Interactive case-based learning sessions for fellows and faculty discussing diagnostic and therapeutic approaches
APP Lecture Series
Educational lecture series for Advanced Practice Providers on ACHD topics and clinical management
ACHD Fellow Rotation
Comprehensive fellowship rotation curriculum for training future ACHD specialists
Research & Editorial Appointments
Section Editor (ACHD)
Responsible for reviewing and editing manuscripts related to adult congenital heart disease for the CHiP professional network publication
Post-Doctoral Scientist
Conducted advanced research in molecular mechanisms of cardiovascular disease
Research Support Specialist
Provided technical and analytical support for cardiovascular research projects
Professional & Institutional Service
Professional Service
Ambassador
American College of Cardiology – Ohio Chapter
2019 – 2021
Steering Committee Member (ACHD)
American College of Cardiology – Ohio Chapter
2019 – 2021
Poster Judge
American College of Cardiology – Ohio Chapter
2019 – 2021
Institutional Service
Fellowship Selection Committee
Pediatric & Adult Cardiology Fellowship Program
2018 – 2020
Scholarly Oversight Committee
Fellowship Program
2019 – 2020
Performance Evaluation Committee
Fellowship Program
2019 – 2020
Educational Philosophy
Dr. Charla believes in a comprehensive, case-based approach to medical education that integrates clinical expertise with evidence-based medicine. His teaching philosophy emphasizes:
- Hands-on Learning: Direct involvement in patient care and complex case management
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Working across specialties to provide comprehensive care
- Research Integration: Incorporating latest research findings into clinical practice
- Mentorship: Guiding trainees through their professional development journey
Fellowship & Training Opportunities
Interested in ACHD fellowship training or educational collaboration? Dr. Charla welcomes inquiries from medical trainees and educational institutions