Meet your ABIM Board exam learning needs as a Fellow in Training (FIT)!
Make the best possible investment in your future! Let ACC provide you with the tools and knowledge necessary to analyze Board-style questions and prepare for the Cardiovascular Board Exam!
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY!
The American College of Cardiology is now accepting Fellows in Training (FIT) nominations for the 2016 Cardiovascular Overview and Board Review Course. A total of ten complimentary Gold Package Registration Tuition scholarships will be awarded to FITs.
Application Deadline: July 15, 2016
Gold Package Registration Tuition scholarship includes:
- Board Course tuition for the Cardiovascular Overview and Board Review Course
- Online access to a captured version of all presentations and questions from the 2015 Cardiovascular Board Review Meeting on DemandTM Program
- ACCSAP 9 (Print and Online Versions)
- Tuition for Maintenance of Certification (MOC) occurring Saturday, September 10th Study Session at Cardiovascular Overview and Board Review Course for ACC's Cardiology Module 15 and ABIM’s Cardiovascular Updates 2016 offering 20 knowledge points towards ABIM’s Self-evaluation of Medical Knowledge requirement
- Access to the expert faculty presenters for up to two-weeks after the course to have questions answered
- Meet and mingle with the faculty during a private FIT reception
- Exam-oriented lectures and case-based reviews delivered by expert faculty members from top-notch institutions across the country
- Syllabus materials offered in full color syllabus, plus access to all final course presentation materials on the courses’ website
- Online access to over 300 simulated exam questions
- An audience response system so participants can compare answers with peers and faculty experts
Procedure:
Training Directors should nominate one FIT from their institution. Each candidate will need to submit the following materials by July 15, 2016.
- Nomination letter
- One personal letter from the candidate explaining why they feel they should be awarded the scholarship
- Curriculum vitae
Eligibility and Target Audience
Candidates must be a FIT and meet the below requirements:
- Eligible to sit for the board exam in 2016
- Rank in the top 10% of their Fellowship program
- Published a minimum of 2 articles
- Actively involved in research – Please provide research involvement
- Actively involved with ACC – Please provide details on involvement
Selection Criteria and Process:
The Course Directors will review all nominations and make final selections of scholarship recipients. All scholarship nominees will be notified of award status no later than August 1, 2016. All nominees not selected to receive a scholarship will receive a $50 discount off the early bird registration rate of course tuition.
How to Submit Nominations:
Address written nomination letters to attention of the Course Directors. Scan and submit nominations and supporting materials to:
- Cardiovascular Board Review Course: Laurie Bertoncini, Course Manager at lbertonc@acc.org. In addition, mail a hard copy of all materials to:
Laurie Bertoncini
45 Atwater Road
Chadds Ford, PA, 19317
For more information regarding the Cardiovascular Board Review Course, contact Laurie Bertoncini at 610-361-9720 or lbertonc@acc.org.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO ATTEND AT REDUCED COST
- Register 2 FITs at the same time and each FIT receives 25% off the original registration rate!
- FREE access to the 2015 Meeting on Demand™ (MOD) Program. This full capture of the 2015 live course features slides synchronized with accompanying audio plus interactive questions.
- Meet and mingle with the faculty during a private FIT reception
- Exam-oriented lectures and case-based reviews delivered by expert faculty members from top-notch institutions across the country
- Syllabus materials offered in full color syllabus, plus access to all final course presentation materials on the course website
- Online access to over 300 simulation exam questions
- An audience response system so participants can compare answers with peers and faculty experts
Register today for the course to receive all of these benefits. Click on the Registration tab to view registration rates and information on how to register 2 FITs at the special reduced rate!