
Diversity is not just an issue for cardiologists, it is an issue for quality patient care, which is why the ACC is committed to improving diversity and inclusion in the practice of cardiology, and at the College.
The College's vision is to harness the power of the diversity of its members to advance patient care, spur innovation and improve health equity among individual patients and populations.
In doing so, the ACC will ensure opportunity for all cardiovascular providers by working towards a fully inclusive organization and profession. Learn more about ACC's commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Questions? Contact diversity@acc.org.
Top Level ACC Diversity and Inclusion Accomplishments
Real strides have already been made in meeting the goals and priorities outlined by the ACC's Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. Highlights include:
ACC's Growing List of Detailed Accomplishments to Date
Accountability
Established ACC Diversity and Inclusion principles
Recognition and Celebration
Established Distinguished Award for Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion
Established Chapter Award for Diversity and Inclusion
ACC's #TheFaceOfCardiology social media campaign
Identifying and Addressing Barriers for URCs
Published joint AAMC/ACC article on status of cardiology workforce diversity (September 2019)
Published Perceptions of Careers in Cardiology from Internal Medicine Residents (May 2018)
Published 2019 ACC Health Policy Statement on Cardiologist Compensation and Opportunity Equity (August 2019)
Deep Pipeline
Established complimentary membership for medical students
Implemented ACC Young Scholars Program for high school and college students
Diversifying and Developing Leadership
Two new JACC Editors -in-Chief are women
ACC hosted a two-day session on Clinical Trials Research
Integrating Diversity and Inclusion across the College
More than two-thirds of ACC's Committees, Sections and Chapters are undertaking diversity and inclusion activities.