American College of Cardiology

ACC represents the majority of board certified U.S. cardiovascular physicians, (see graph). Most ACC members work in private group practices, with the balance working in medical schools/universities, solo practice, private hospitals, government institutions/hospitals, and HMOs.

The majority of ACC members spend their professional time providing direct patient care and consultation, as well as performing a wide range of procedures.

Member Profile
The graphs below indicate primary work setting, primary professional activity and domestic procedure performance levels of ACC members.

ACC Members by Primary Professional Activity

Source: 2000 ACC Membership Profile (N=16,345)

ACC Members Procedure Performance Levels

Invasive

Source: 2000 ACC Membership Profile

Non-invasive

Source: 2000 ACC Membership Profile

Board Certification
ACC members represent the majority of board certified U.S. cardiovascular physicians.

ACC does not certify physicians. The American Board of Internal Medicine certifies adult cardiologists, the American Board of Pediatrics certifies pediatricians (including pediatric cardiologists) and the American Board of Thoracic Surgeons certifies cardiovascular, thoracic, and vascular surgeons. Each board has its own specialized training and exam-based requirements for certification. Please note that certification is not a license to practice medicine. Each U.S. State has its own rules and regulations which physicians must meet in order to practice medicine in that state.

ACC Members by Primary Work Setting

Source: 2000 ACC Membership Profile (N=16,345)