American College of Cardiology

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Benefits
What it means to be an F.A.C.C.
Membership Criteria
Application Procedures
Sign-up for e-mails

Based on their outstanding credentials, achievements, and community contribution to cardiology, select physicians can add F.A.C.C., Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, to their names. Fellows of the American College of Cardiology (ACC), the foremost professional society representing heart specialists in the U.S. and throughout the world, are adult cardiologists, pediatric cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, researchers and academicians, or specialists in a cardiovascular-related field.

The strongest evidence of achievement for those who earn the F.A.C.C insignia comes from their peers. Letters of sponsorship from other F.A.C.C.'s and medical school faculty attest to their professional competence and commitment to excellence.

When accepting election to Fellowship in ACC, each physician pledges, "cooperation and loyalty to the attainment of the ideals" of the College, the most important of which is to promote excellence in cardiovascular care.

Convocation
Each year at ACC's Annual Scientific Session, newly appointed Fellows take part in the convocation ceremony honoring their new rank as FACC and reaffirming the commitment to furthering optimal cardiovascular care. New Fellows receive their certificate of Fellowship and are officially recognized as Fellows of the College at the convocation ceremony.