Welcome to ACC’s Program Directors and Graduate Medical Educators Member Section!

Benjamin H. Freed, MD, FACC

Benjamin H. Freed, MD, FACC
Chair
@docbfreed

The PDGME Section members include physicians, fellowship trainees, program administrators, and the multiple cardiovascular team members, all of whom have a common goal: Excitement and Collaboration around advancing the field of education and training of the Fellows in Training (FITs) across the spectrum of cardiovascular disease. The Section seeks to facilitate the training of the future cardiovascular physician workforce and to serve as a resource for salient cardiovascular education and training issues.

The ACC PDGME Section members and Leadership Council will work within the College to advance cardiovascular science and practice through research and education, establish training criteria and guidelines and influence health care policy.

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The Program Directors and Graduate Medical Educators 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 Program Directors and Graduate Medical Educators Member Section's opportunities to impact College policies and provide additional member benefits.

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Nominate a Colleague For the Emerging Faculty Leadership Academy

October 28, 2024

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Know an outstanding early career faculty member who is a Fellow or Associate Fellow of the ACC? Nominate them for the Rick Nishimura, MD, MACC and Patrick T. O'Gara, MD, MACC Emerging Faculty Leadership Academy, scheduled for April 27-29, 2025, at Heart House in Washington, DC. During the course, participants will strengthen their leadership skills, learn new teaching techniques and explore opportunities to grow as members of the ACC. Nominations are due by Nov. 20. Read here for more information on eligibility and requirements.

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Deadline Extended: Help Your FITs Win $100,000 For a Year of Research in Adult Cardiology

October 21, 2024

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The deadline for applications for the ACC/Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) Merck Research Fellowship Award has been extended to Friday, Oct. 25. Three winners will be selected to receive a $100,000 fellowship to conduct a year-long clinical research project, plus free travel to ACC.25, taking place March 29-31, 2025, in Chicago, IL. Invite your trainees to apply! Learn more.

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Spread the Word: New CardioSmart Shared Decision-Making Challenge For FITs

October 15, 2024

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ACC's CardioSmart has launched a new challenge to educate Fellows in Training (FITs) about the importance of shared decision-making. Urge your FITs to participate and learn more about this essential component of the patient-clinician relationship. To participate in the challenge, FITs should use a CardioSmart infographic or decision aid with three to five patients and submit an essay about their experience by Dec. 20. The winners will receive free registration to ACC.25, taking place March 29-31, 2025, in Chicago, IL, and will be featured in Cardiology magazine. Learn more.

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