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Massachusetts Cardiology Fellows Win American College of Cardiology FIT Jeopardy Competition
Contact: Sam Roth, sroth@acc.org, 202-375-6582
WASHINGTON (May 17, 2021) -
The Massachusetts Chapter of the American College of Cardiology has won the “Fellows-in-Training Jeopardy Competition: Battle of the States” held during the ACC’s 70th Annual Scientific Session, taking place virtually. FITs from the Virginia Chapter took second place.
Teams from 45 ACC chapters participated in the competition, which featured eight 30-minute preliminary rounds. Teams answered questions from four Jeopardy categories that were based on the American Board of Internal Medicine Certification Examination Blueprint. Nine teams advanced to the semi-finals and two teams competed in the final round.
Each team member from the Massachusetts Chapter was awarded a $1,000 cash prize. The Massachusetts Chapter team included: Shiv Bagga, MD, Lahey Clinic; Maiwand Mirwais, MD, Lahey Clinic; and Sonu Abraham, MD, Lahey Clinic.
Each team member from the Virginia Chapter was awarded a $500 cash prize. The Virginia Chapter team included: Xu Gao, MD, University of Virginia, Leann Denlinger, MD, University of Virginia; and Benjamin Ruth, MD, University of Virginia.
ACC.21 will take place May 15-17 virtually, bringing together cardiologists and cardiovascular specialists from around the world to share the newest discoveries in treatment and prevention. Follow @ACCinTouch, @ACCMediaCenter and #ACC21 for the latest news from the meeting.
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