MEETINGS of NOTE

American College of Cardiology
March 11-14, 2006
Atlanta, Georgia

   The theme for the 55th Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology, ACC.06, is “Celebrating the Cardiovascular Community.” This year’s event will feature community rooms where physicians can network on topics in the therapeutic areas of heart failure, electrophysiology, imaging, prevention, and interventional cardiology.

   ACC.06’s new content includes Spotlight Sessions targeted to clinical needs; these program areas include integrated imaging, which merges the echo, CT/MRI and nuclear spotlight sessions of the past into one session; electrophysiology; vascular hypertension and prevention; and clinical cardiology (Clin- Card), which offers the year in review along with case presentations.

   The objectives of the Scientific Sessions are to facilitate knowledge acquisition on global issues; to offer education that integrates the best practices of cardiovascular specialists and related health care professionals; to provide a forum for scientists and investigators to exchange new research; to emphasize the translation of evidence-based cardiovascular science and clinical trial data into daily clinical practice; to offer needsbased educational programming; to provide the latest information on pharmaceuticals, medical devices and literature; to disseminate information on issues in practice management, quality of care, ethical practices and other non-clinical topics; and to foster relationships between professionals of similar interests.

   ACC.06 will feature a variety of program formats, including Meet the Experts Sessions, Brown Bag and Lunch Panels and Abstract Presentations.

   A new event, Innovation in Intervention: i2 Summit 2006, will be held concurrently with ACC.06. The i2 Summit will be co-sponsored by the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions and will feature live satellite transmissions, interactive computer-based learning and simulation training for the interventionalist. Session topics include late-breaking clinical trials, practical percutaneous intervention techniques and reimbursement and coding issues. The program aims to deliver a broad, deep and inclusive program through close collaboration with SCAI and interventional meetings such as VIVA and CRT and to demonstrate the ACC’s long-term vision and commitment to the interventional community.

SOCIAL EVENTS
New this year, a Grand Opening Reception will welcome attendees on Saturday, March 11, followed by a reception and the opening of the exhibit hall. An All-Chapter Reception will be held on Sunday, March 12, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., offering an informal atmosphere in which to meet and network with colleagues. The 55th Annual Convocation will honor newly elected Fellows and special award recipients on Monday, March 13, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

CME CREDIT
This meeting is designated for a maximum of 29.5 credits of Category 1 CME credit. Advance registration for ACC.06 (until February 14) is $305 for ACC members and $815 for nonmember physicians. On-site registration is $375 for ACC members and $885 for nonmembers. For attendance at both ACC.06 and the i2 Summit, registration is $575 for ACC members and $1,125 for nonmembers; on-site registration is $645 for members and $1,195 for nonmembers.

FOR MEETING REGISTRATION

ACC
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