ACC25

Join your colleagues at ACC.25, taking place March 29-31, 2025, in Chicago, IL, and get the knowledge you need to transform cardiovascular care for all! You'll have the opportunity to discuss the latest science with top experts, learn how clinical guidelines translate into your daily practice, and build lasting connections with your peers. Register by Nov. 20 to SAVE up to $300 with early bird discounts and get all-inclusive access to ACC.25!

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The ACC is now accepting applications for all five cohorts in ACC's Internal Medicine Cardiology Program. The program introduces internal medicine interns, residents and cardiology fellows to a career in cardiology by connecting them with experienced mentors, a vast peer network and comprehensive education on career opportunities in the field. Applications are open now through Tuesday, Oct. 15 for the following cohorts: African American/Black; Women; Hispanic/Latinx; LGBTQ+; and Indigenous Peoples. Learn more and apply.

ACC25

The ACC is currently accepting submissions of abstracts, complex clinical cases and interventional challenging cases to be presented at ACC.25, taking place March 29-31, 2025, in Chicago, IL. Submit your research for a chance to transform the future of cardiovascular care by sharing your research with over 12,000 attendees from more than 130 countries. The deadline for all submissions is 1 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Don't miss your chance to be part of ACC.25 — submit your abstract or case today!

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Young scientific investigators are invited to submit science for the chance to become one of 15 finalists to battle it out in the Young Investigator Awards competition at ACC.25, taking place March 29-31, 2025, in Chicago, IL. Finalists will compete for the opportunity to win up to $2,000 in the following categories: Clinical Investigators, Basic and Translational Science, and Outcomes Research. Submissions are due by Tuesday, Aug. 27. Learn more.

Conference

Registration is now open for ACC Advocacy's signature three-day event, ACC Legislative Conference 2024, taking place Sept. 29-Oct. 1 in Washington, DC. Don't miss your chance to network with fellow ACC Advocates, learn about health policy issues impacting cardiovascular patients and the profession, and meet with your lawmakers and their staff on Capitol Hill. Medical students and residents can waive the registration fee with the code FIT. Learn more and register here.

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Join ACC's Imaging and Fellows in Training Sections on June 3 at 7:30 p.m. ET for a webinar discussing cardiovascular imaging careers and training. Attendees will gain insight on topics such as the role of imaging cardiologists, diverse imaging pathways, cardiac imaging fellowships and more. There will also be a Q&A period where attendees can interact with panelists. Learn more.

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WIC Spotlight: Why I Chose Cardiology

May 7, 2024
Feature Article

"Cardiology offers a diverse range of cases, from preventive care to complex interventions. The ability to diagnose and treat various cardiovascular conditions keeps the field intellectually stimulating and rewarding." Read more about what drew Alena Gonzalez, MD, to the cardiology field, and learn more about the Women in Cardiology Member Section here.

Quality Summit

Share your quality improvement successes with an abstract for ACC Quality Summit 2024, taking place Sept. 17-19 in San Antonio, TX. Showcase how NCDR and ACC Accreditation Services have helped you improve patient care, processes or quality initiatives through innovative educational experiences, team-based collaboration, data collection processes or research activities. The deadline for live session abstracts is Monday, May 13 and ePosters is Monday, June 24. Learn more.

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The ACC is now accepting applications for all five cohorts of ACC's Internal Medicine Cardiology Program. The program is designed to introduce internal medicine interns, residents and cardiology fellows to a career in cardiology by connecting them with mentors, a peer network and education on career opportunities in the field.

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Learn More About Cardiology Career Paths

April 24, 2023
Career Development

Ready to explore a career in cardiology and/or take your career to the next level? Learn about the various career paths within cardiology with ACC's new "Careers in Cardiology" page.

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ACC.23/WCC Clinical Trials Recap

March 28, 2023
Featured Webinar

Listen to concise summaries from FITs from the University of Michigan, with commentary from ACC.org Editor-in-Chief Kim A. Eagle, MD, MACC, on the most impactful late-breaking clinical trials from ACC.23/WCC.

JACC: Case Reports

JACC: Case Reports: How to Write Your First Clinical Case Report

November 14, 2022
JACC Family of Journals

Although the process for young authors is rewarding once the manuscript gets accepted, the writing and revision process can be exhausting. In a recent article, JACC: Case Reports Editor-in-Chief Julia Grapsa, MD, PhD, FACC, shares valuable advice on how to publish a clinical case, guiding authors from journal selection to revision and beyond.

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The ACC is now accepting applications for four new cohorts in ACC’s Internal Medicine Programs. The program is designed to introduce internal medicine interns, residents and cardiology fellows to a career in cardiology by connecting them with mentors, a peer network and education on career opportunities in the field.

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At Emory University School of Medicine, the cardiovascular disease fellowship – led by Program Director, B. Robinson Williams III, MD, FACC, and Associate Director, Puja Mehta, MD, FACC – offers a 4-year clinical investigator track.

I first felt the weight of being an under-represented minority (URM) when I applied to medical school. I bested the hurdles of becoming a first-generation physician, only to realize that pursuing cardiology would be an even bigger challenge.

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Webinar: Teaching in the Clinical Setting

April 19, 2022
Featured Webinar

Are you aiming to be an outstanding educator while on service? Join the FIT Section on April 21 at 7 p.m. ET for a webinar on educating in the clinical setting. Learn about how to execute effective teaching strategies, tackle teaching at multiple levels and build a career in medical education.

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ACC.22 is just around the corner, and we are looking for volunteers to join the FITs on the GO (FOTG) initiative! FITs from the Mayo Clinic and ACC have partnered to create FOTG with the goal of spreading cardiology knowledge and building a community among trainees. For the first time, in addition to FITs, we are opening this opportunity to medical residents and medical students.

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The "Women in Cardiology - Defining the Future" event was a free webinar hosted by the Cardiovascular Institute of Philadelphia. This program explored mentorship, choosing a career path, and work-life balance through moderated discussion with a panel of women in cardiology.

Cardiology Magazine, YOUR Member Magazine, August 2020

Myocardial Ischemia Redux

August 26, 2020
Cardiology Magazine Highlights

In a recent Cardiology article, Peter C. Block, MD, FACC, focuses on a central question: how does CAD relate to myocardial ischemia? He notes that if a stable mid-coronary lesion is present, perhaps the real site of action is all downstream.