ACC Overview—What It Means To Be An F.A.C.C.

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Based on their outstanding credentials, achievements, and community contribution to cardiovascular medicine, physicians who are elected to fellowship and are members of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) can use F.A.C.C., Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, as a professional designation. Fellows of the 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 professional competence and commitment to excellence, and are necessary for election to Fellowship in the College.

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 F.A.C.C. 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.

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