Global Health Care Professionals Gather at Heart House For International Leadership Academy
Leaders in health care from across the globe recently traveled to ACC’s Heart House headquarters in Washington, DC, for the 3rd Annual International Leadership Academy. The program, chaired by ACC Past Presidents William A. Zoghbi, MD, MACC, and Anthony N. DeMaria MD, MACC, provided training for 34 physicians from 25 countries, who were identified by ACC's International Chapters as emerging leaders in their respective communities. In addition to the leadership training, attendees gave presentations mapping the specific health care and leadership challenges in their countries. The gathering served as an excellent opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of international challenges, as well as a platform for exploring opportunities for future collaboration.