Global Health Spoken Here

Achieving the ACC's Mission of transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health requires a global approach – an approach that involves collaboration, teamwork, innovation and knowledge sharing among clinicians, partner cardiovascular societies and other stakeholders worldwide. Examples of this work will be on full display during ACC.21 as part of a dedicated Global Cardiovascular Health Channel.

Over the course of three days, ACC.21 attendees can take part in dynamic daily programming addressing global hot topics ranging from disparities and the role of social determinants of health, to vascular manifestations of COVID-19, to implementation of hypertension guidelines. Experts will also discuss ways clinicians around the globe can work together to improve patient outcomes in areas like heart failure and pediatric and congenital heart disease.

Other not-to-miss sessions include the Douglas P. Zipes Distinguished Young Scientist Award Keynote featuring Marat Fudim, MD, FACC, on "Moving Volume: Splanchnic Nerve Blockade in Heart Failure," and a special session showcasing the findings from a report of The Lancet Commission on the global burden of cardiovascular disease in women. Both sessions are part of the lineup for Sunday, May 16. On Monday, May 17, a special World Heart Federation session will present research highlights from the past year and offer a closer look at innovative pilot programs taking place in resource-limited countries.

Engage With the ACC

Reconnecting is an underlying theme of ACC.21. As the world slowly begins to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic finding ways for clinicians around the world to reconnect and engage with each other – and the College – is paramount. Look for the following opportunities at ACC.21.

Special programming will be offered by several Member Sections via a dedicated "Engage" section on the ACC.21 Virtual site. Don't miss the section networking sessions and a real-time opportunity to interact and network with friends and colleagues. Also be sure to follow specific Member Section hashtags on Twitter for live coverage and discussions from relevant education sessions.

Speaking of Social Media, the ACC and JACC Journals will be providing meeting highlights across all social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and WeChat. Use #ACC21 to follow along and take part in conversations. In addition, look for all ACC.21 live coverage, including Clinical Trial Updates, Journal Scans and News Stories, on ACC.org beginning March 14. Click here to access the ACC.21 Social Media page with more specifics.

Have questions about ACC programs, products, membership and more? ACC Central will have all the answers. Don't forget to stop by as part of your visit to the Virtual Expo, starting March 15. Look for more details on the ACC.21 site in the coming days.

Celebrate Achievements!

ACC's Annual Convocation is taking place virtually for another year. Join ACC Immediate Past President Athena Poppas, MD, MACC; ACC President Dipti Itchhaporia, MD, FACC; and ACC Secretary Daniel M. Philbin Jr., MD, FACC, in celebrating the accomplishments of this year's award winners and welcoming the nearly 1,000 new Fellows and Associates to the College.

This year's Convocation features several historic milestones, including the 40th Anniversary of the ACC and Merck Research Fellowship Awards. The College is excited to honor this year's award recipients, while also celebrating the long-term success of this collaboration, including this year with the Association of Black Cardiologists, in growing the pipeline of new cardiovascular researchers and leaders. In addition, for the first time ever, the ACC is celebrating the passing of the presidential chain from one woman to another. Hear from both Poppas and Itchhaporia on the significance of this moment as part of their respective Convocation addresses.

Attendees will be able to learn more about all awardees and hear from Poppas, Itchhaporia and Philbin from the dedicated Convocation page on the Virtual site, beginning Saturday, May 15. New FACCs and AACCs are encouraged to take the respective FACC and AACC oaths and share their accomplishment on Twitter using #ITookTheACCOath and #ACC21. Don't forget to tag @ACCInTouch.

ACC.21: Your Source For Continuing Education Credit, MOC Points

Easily meet your licensing and certification requirements with 200+ sessions offering continuing medical education (CME) credits, as well as the opportunity to earn ABIM and ABP Maintenance of Certification (MOC) points. In addition, ACC.21 offers continuing nursing education (CNE) and continuing pharmacy education (CPE) credit, and External CME credits for international attendees, and more. Claiming your credits will be easy and seamless through the ACC.21 Virtual site. Learn more at ACCScientificSession.org/Credit.