Welcome to ACC's Academic Cardiology Member Section!

Howard J. Eisen, MD, FACC

Howard J. Eisen, MD, FACC
Chair

The mission of the Academic Cardiology Section and Leadership Council is to advance US and global public health, in general and within the realm of cardiovascular diseases, by sustaining and advancing robust activities across the academic enterprise and across the life course, including research, education, mentorship and advocacy.

Section Initiatives

  • Collaborating with other organizations by building coalitions of CV associations across various specialty organizations, including CV subspecialty organizations, and positioning research and GME among high-priority advocacy issues
  • Projecting relative prevalence of various categories of life-threatening/debilitating CV diseases; predicting the direct and indirect costs and requirements for different specialties and subspecialties under various scenarios; projecting potential savings and cost-effectiveness based on incremental research investment, and the economic impact of maintaining or augmenting research and GME
  • Educating doctors the general public by joining the educational efforts of the AMCC, developing appropriate education materials, and participating in educational endeavors in both "academic" and "practice " communities
  • Advocating for CV issues by seeking sufficient appropriations and regulatory direction that allows for the sustainment of AMCs and their missions; Encouraging approaches to incentivize AMCs to improve their internal and external structure to function within the evolving healthcare environment; Assuming accountability by the academic community to improve efficiency and relevance of GME & research efforts, as well as cost-effectiveness of clinical care

Contact Son Nguyen at snguyen@acc.org with any questions or comments regarding the Academic Cardiology Member Section.

Join the Academic Cardiology Section — Today!

The Academic Cardiology Member Section is only able to accomplish its mission through support from members. Members can join online by clicking here or by contacting ACC Member Care at (800) 253-4636, ext. 5603; or direct dial (202) 375-6000.

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As our membership grows, so does the Academic Cardiology Member Section's opportunities to impact College policies and provide additional member benefits.

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Announcements

JACC: Asia Calls For HFpEF Papers

June 16, 2026

Announcements

JACC: Asia invites original research and brief reports on the pathogenesis, prevention and treatment of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), including clinical and preclinical studies with an emphasis on Asian populations or comparative cohorts. Topics may include phenotypic classification, systemic inflammation, sex differences, precision medicine strategies, multi-omics and interorgan crosstalk. Learn more and submit your work by Friday, July 31.

Education

Turn Evidence Into Action With the JACC Education Workshop Collection on ACC Anywhere

June 15, 2026

Educational Opportunities

Bridge the gap between research and real-world care with this video collection as part of ACC Anywhere. From the ACC.26 preconference series, JACC Education Workshop: Turning Evidence Into Clinical Impact is designed to sharpen your ability to interpret and apply clinical evidence in a variety of situations. Featuring expert faculty guidance, case-based learning and practical exercises, these sessions help you build confidence in translating data, navigating guidelines and making informed decisions at the bedside. Strengthen your skills, refine your clinical judgment and bring evidence to life in your everyday practice. Subscribe to ACC Anywhere to watch now.

Announcements

Submit Your ESC Congress Research For JACC Journals Publication

May 27, 2026

Announcements

Alongside your presentation at ESC Congress 2026 in Munich, Germany, extend the reach of your research by publishing your abstract, case study or late-breaking findings in JACC Journals. Submit your manuscript by June 29 for optimal consideration, or by July 20 for late-breaking trials, and elevate your work to a global audience! Learn more.

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