How to Become a Cardiovascular
Investigator
Program Director: Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, FACC
Co-director: Robert O. Bonow, MD, MACC
December
4 - 5, 2009
Heart House
Washington, DC
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Learning Pathway: General Cardiology: Hypertension,
Lipids and Prevention |
PROGRAM
OVERVIEW
Statement of Need
Fellows in Training (FITs) who are contemplating a future in academic
medicine need guidance on the variety of career options available
to them. To meet this need, the American College of Cardiology Foundation
has developed a program that provides an opportunity for FITs to
network and learn from experienced academicians about their field
of expertise and the lessons learned along the way.
Overview
Are you considering a career or recently accepted a position in
academic cardiovascular medicine? If so, you need to attend the
How to Become a Cardiovascular Investigator program. This
intimate and interactive program is specifically designed for Fellows
in Training who are contemplating a future in academic medicine.
Through plenary sessions, breakouts, networking opportunities and
a dinner program, participants will have the opportunity to interact
with the leading experts in the field. Renowned cardiovascular investigators
will provide guidance on a variety of topics including the best
careers in academic medicine, how to locate the perfect job and
the secrets to getting funded.
Learner Objectives
The overall goal of this program is to enhance learners’ competence
in their ability to become a cardiovascular investigator.
Upon completion of this program, attendees should be able to —
- Identify careers in academic cardiovascular medicine
- Formulate strategies to obtain independent grant funding
- Develop a plan for integrating an academic career with patient
care, research and teaching.
PLEASE NOTE – SYLLABUS MATERIALS WILL BE PROVIDED
TO PARTICIPANTS IN PDF FORMAT ONLY. A MEMORY STICK WITH THE PRESENTATIONS
WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PARTICIPANTS DURING THE PROGRAM. PARTICIPANTS
MUST BRING A LAPTOP TO THE PROGRAM TO ACCESS THE SYLLABUS MATERIALS.
IN ADDITION, ALL PRESENTATIONS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE ON LINE AFTER
THE PROGRAM.
FACULTY
Program Director
Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, FACC
Director
The Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute
The Mount Sinai Medical Center
New York, NY
Co-director
Robert O. Bonow, MD, MACC
Goldberg Distinguished Professor
Chief, Division of Cardiology
Northwestern University Medical School
Chicago, IL
Invited Faculty
Paul Wayne Armstrong, MD, FACC
Professor of Medicine
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Canada
C. William Balke, MD
Director
Institute of Molecular Medicine
Associate Provost of Clinical and Translational Science
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Lexington, KY
Zahi Fayad, PhD, FACC
Director of Translational and Molecular Imaging Institute
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York, NY
Gary Francis, MD, FACC
Director
Coronary Intensive Care Unit
Professor of Medicine
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
Roger J. Hajjar, MD
Director
Cardiovascular Research Center
Arthur and Janet C. Ross Professor of Medicine
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York, NY
Daniel Levy, MD, FACC
Director
Framingham Heart Study
Director
Center for Population Studies/NHLBI
Framingham, MA
Robert Roberts, MD, MACC
President and CEO
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Mark B. Taubman, MD, FACC
Charles A. Dewey Professor and Chairman of Medicine
University of Rochester Medical Center
Rochester, NY
DISCLOSURES
ACCF faculty, committee members, staff and other
individuals who are in a position to control the content of this
activity are required to disclose all real or apparent conflicts
of interest. All relevant potential conflicts of interest that are
identified are thoroughly vetted through a process that includes
course directors and appropriate peer review by education committee
chairs/members, for fair balance, scientific objectivity and validity,
patient care and safety recommendations. ACCF staff involved with
this program have nothing to disclose. Refer to the links below
for committee members and faculty disclosures
ACC
Live Programs Committee (2007-2010) disclosures
LEARNER BILL OF RIGHTS
Learner
Bill of Rights
AGENDA
Click here for agenda.
TARGET
AUDIENCE
This program is intended for Fellows in Training.
ACCREDITATION
Physicians
The American College of Cardiology Foundation is accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide
continuing medical education for physicians.
The ACCF designates this educational activity for a maximum of
10.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should
only claim credits commensurate with the extent of their participation
in the activity.
While offering credits noted above, the program is not intended
to provide extensive training or certification in the field.
REGISTRATION
To Register by Fax, Email or Phone for the Program click
here.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Location
All sessions will be held at the Heart House, 2400 N. Street, NW,
Washington DC. The meeting site telephone number is (800) 253-4636.
Accommodations
Hotel rooms are available at Embassy Suites Hotel Downtown DC located
at 1250 22nd Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037. To reserve your room
at the Embassy Suites Hotel Downtown DC, please call (800) Embassy
or (202) 857-3388. Identify yourself as a participant in the American
College of Cardiology Foundation program - CVCI.
Room Rates
The room rate is $165 plus 14.5 percent state and local taxes (subject
to change) per night. The ACC room block will be held until Wednesday,
November 4, 2009 but may sell out prior to this date. We
advise you to register for the program and reserve your lodging
as soon as possible. When you make your reservation, please be sure
to ask about early departure fees or cancellation penalties.
Check in time at the Embassy Suites Hotel Downtown DC is 4:00 p.m.,
check out time is 12:00 noon. Early arrivals accepted on a space
availability basis only.
Air Fare
The ACC has arranged air travel discounts through United,
United Express, TED by United, US Airways, US Airways Express, Air
Canada, and Lufthansa Airlines. Please use the meeting codes below
to get special fares. For reservations within the U.S. or Canada,
contact United Meetings Plus reservations service at (800) 521-4041.
Domestic Travelers Meeting Code: 577PT
International Travelers Meeting Code: 577PT
International travelers: percentage discount off published fares
for qualifying travel. Contact local reservations offices in Argentina,
Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Costa Rica, El Salvador, France, Germany,
Guatemala, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea/Seoul, Mexico, Netherlands, People’s
Republic of China, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand/Bangkok,
United Kingdom, Uruguay, and Vietnam.
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Tuition
There is no tuition for this program, however, participants are
asked to provide a credit card number which will only be debited
if the cancellation policy stated below is not adhered to. All registrations
must be made in advance. There is a limited number of seating and
it is on a first-come, first-served basis. The program will include
refreshments, lunch, reception and dinner with the faculty.
Cancellations
Because of advance planning requirements and the limited seating
for this program, please provide written notification as soon as
possible if you need to cancel. NOTE: There will be
a $100 charge for cancellations not received by Wednesday, November
4, 2009.
In the unlikely event that the program is canceled, the College
will not be responsible for any travel or hotel costs you may incur.
ACCF reserves the right to cancel programs in the unlikely event
of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If
a program is canceled or postponed, ACCF will refund registration
tuition but cannot be held responsible for other costs or expenses,
including cancellation/change penalties assessed by airlines, travel
agencies or hotels.
Please Note
Smoking is prohibited in all ACCF meeting rooms.
Videotaping, audiotaping and still photography are prohibited in
all ACCF meeting rooms.
We encourage participation by all individuals. If you have a disability,
advance notification of any special needs will help us serve you
better.
Faculty and program are subject to change without notice. Views
expressed in this program are those of the individual speaker and
do not necessarily reflect views of the ACCF.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Major Program support provided by the following:
At the time of posting, a complete listing of supporters was not
available. Appropriate acknowledgment will be updated upon confirmation
of support and at the time of the program. | 
