Cardio Renew will help CV professionals reconnect with their purpose and strengthen their non-clinical competencies that make practice more rewarding.

Cardio Renew
Reignite your purpose. Reconnect with peers. Re-energize your career.
The ACC's Cardio Renew program is designed to support mid-career ACC members through a virtual-based curriculum focused on resilience, reflection and reconnection. Cardio Renew promotes well-being through a coaching curriculum focused on self-leadership, emotional intelligence and personal growth.
Apply by Jan. 15— Retu Saxena, MD, FACC, Cardio Renew Faculty
Program Highlights and Format
- Seven-month cohort experience
- Six virtual modules (90 minutes) – Session dates detailed in the application link
- In-person meet & greet at ACC.26 (mandatory)
- Optional 1:1 coaching sessions
This program is not CME certified.
Who May Apply?
- ACC members in good standing
- Mid-career cardiovascular professionals (including CV Team members and program directors)
- Members without prior ACC leadership cohort experience
- Members without current or prior ACC leadership roles
- Applications must be completed and submitted by Jan. 15, 2025. Only completed applications received by the deadline will be considered.
Why Cardio Renew?
Burnout is a growing concern among cardiovascular professionals, especially women and mid-career clinicians. Cardio Renew will provide a safe, supportive space to explore personal values, understand the role of emotional resilience and reconnect with your Why.
What You'll Gain
- Tools for emotional regulation and self-leadership
- Enhanced communication and decision-making skills
- A renewed sense of professional identity and fulfillment
- A peer community outside formal leadership structures
Coaching Faculty
Led by experienced ACC members and coaching experts:
- Jennifer Berliner, MD, FACC (Northwell)
- Susan Matulevicius, MD, FACC (UT Southwestern)
- Dan Murphy Jr., MD, FACC (Stanford, Professor Emeritus)
- Sarah Samaan, MD, FACC (Retired)
- Retu Saxena, MD, FACC (Minneapolis Heart Institute)
Questions?
Please find additional details in the FAQ sheet and/or reach out to memberengage@acc.org for assistance.
Apply by Jan. 15