Call For Applications

The ACC is currently accepting applications for the Fuster Prevention Forum. This exclusive educational experience honors the legacy of Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC, by shaping the next generation of cardiovascular clinicians who are not only healers but also educators, advocates, and community leaders – empowered to prevent cardiovascular disease from its earliest origins through education, engagement, and community action.

This educational experience will take place on June 12-13, 2026, at Heart House in Washington, DC. In addition, participants will be invited to participate in a follow-up webinar 3 – 6 months after the course to review progress in developing community-based programs, assess utilization of available tools, and discuss successes and areas for improvement.

Submit your application by Dec. 8 at 11:59 p.m. ET for the opportunity to join a select group of learners.

Course Goals

The Fuster Prevention Forum, chaired by Pamela Bowe Morris, MD, FACC, and Edward T. A. Fry, MD, MACC, aims to equip clinicians with a strong scientific foundation in primordial prevention and evidence supporting early-life interventions. Participants in the Fuster Prevention Forum will gain practical tools and frameworks to educate children, parents, and educators on nutrition, physical activity, and emotional well-being. The course also focuses on fostering the skills and confidence necessary to develop sustainable, community-based prevention initiatives while cultivating a collaborative network of clinicians committed to advancing a culture of prevention in schools and communities.

Participants who complete the course will be recognized as Experts in Primordial Prevention and will return to their communities equipped with curriculum materials, digital content, and practical toolkits to implement change.

Eligibility Requirements

The course is designed for cardiovascular professionals based in the U.S. interested in developing and leading community-based prevention and outreach initiatives.

Applicants should be ACC members in good standing.

Application Process & Deadline

1. Complete the online application by Monday, Dec. 8, 2025
2. Submit the following documents as a single combined PDF via email to Leonor Chiarella (lchiarella@acc.org):
• Required: Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Optional: A personal letter explaining why you are interested in participating in the Fuster Prevention Forum. The letter should highlight your prior experience in community-based education or cardiovascular prevention, your goals for developing leadership and program implementation skills, and your plans for applying the knowledge and tools gained through the Forum to future educational or community initiatives.

All materials must be submitted by Monday, Dec. 8 at 11:59 p.m. ET. All applicants will be notified of their application status in February 2026.

Selection Process

The Fuster Prevention Forum Planning Committee will review applications and make the final selection of participants. This experience is limited to 50 individuals.

If selected to participate, ACC will cover participants’ tuition, travel expenses, lodging and most meals.