January 18, 2017
Education

Fellows in Training (FITs) will begin their cardiology careers in a changing, more complex health care scenario that includes multiple specialty choices, different reimbursement and team management approaches, and intriguing new treatment options. In today's environment, effective patient care often calls for multidisciplinary teams, which makes attending ACC.17 all the more important for cardiovascular professionals at the beginning of their careers.

Only at ACC.17 will you have the opportunity to learn everything you need to address the evolving world of cardiovascular medicine and achieve success in your profession. Take advantage of ACC.17's world-class educational opportunities, career advice, hands-on training, networking opportunities, and more – all set in the nation's capital, Washington, DC!

Meet Employers at the ACC.17 Career Fair

Take the next step in your career and register for the ACC.17 Career Fair. This popular event during ACC.17 features employers looking for qualified candidates like you. Bring your resume, come ready to interview and get connected to the right employer fast! Plus, make connections with both local and national organizations. This year's career fair is taking place on Saturday, March 18 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. in the Lounge & Learn Pavilion. Need help on your resume/interview technique? Visit the career lounge before the Career Fair for free critiques and advice, including free CV reviews and professional headshots throughout ACC.17.

Save the Date: All-Section Reception at ACC.17

Mark your calendar to attend the All-Section Reception at ACC.17 and connect with members in your specialty or interest area while enjoying hors d'oeuvres and refreshments. The reception, held on Saturday, March 18 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Marriott Marquis, is your chance to expand your professional network – tables will be set up to facilitate connecting with members of your community. Network, relax and make connections that will help you succeed in each of ACC's Member Sections.

FIT Forum Sessions at ACC.17

ACC's FIT Forums are returning to ACC's Annual Scientific Session once again. Designed with FITs in mind, these popular sessions will help you meet future career challenges and network with colleagues to set you up for future success. Look for the FIT Mix 'n' Mingle, designed to help you network with cardiology legends; a session focused on helping you get answers on revising, submitting and publishing research papers; the Acing the Transition session designed to help you navigate the transition to full-time practice from fellowship and more. For a full schedule of events, download the ACC.17 app in the App Store or visit the ACC.17 program planner online.

Attend Events to Advance Your Career in the FIT Lounge at ACC.17

The FIT lounge is your home base for interacting with your peers and meeting prominent figures in the cardiovascular field at ACC.17. Attend intimate mentoring sessions with experts in cardiology, attend workshops and just take a moment to rest with light refreshments between sessions throughout the meeting.

Saturday, March 18

Time	Event	Description
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Meet & Greet with ACC Leadership	Visit the FIT Lounge to talk with ACC President Elect Mary Norine Walsh, MD , FACC about her experiences and learn how she got to where she is today.
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.	Meet & Greet with ACC Leadership	Visit the FIT Lounge to talk with ACC.org Editor-in-Chief Kim Eagle, MD, MACC about his experiences and learn how he got to where he is today.
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Social Media 101	Moderated by Kevin Campbell, MD, FACC, this one hour interactive session will provide FITs advice, guidance and tips on: 1. How to prepare for a TV/radio interview and build a media career/brand while practicing full-time medicine 2. How best to use social media in medicine

Sunday, March 19

Time	Event	Description
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.	Medical Resident Breakfast	Join us at this breakfast specifically for medical residents interested in a career in cardiology. We will discuss the logistics of the cardiology matching process, answer common questions about the interview day and how to choose the right program. This is an opportunity to network with FITs and program directors, including Dr. Andrew Kates, ACC.17 Vice-Chair and Program Director at Washington University in St. Louis.
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.	Meet & Greet with ACC Leadership	Visit the FIT Lounge to talk with JACC Editor-in-Chief Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC about his experiences and learn how he got to where he is today.
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Meet & Greet with ACC Leadership	Visit the FIT Lounge to talk with ACC President Richard A. Chazal, MD, FACC about his experiences and learn how he got to where he is today.

Find more information for FITs and start to plan your meeting on the official ACC.17 site.