Welcome to ACC's Academic Cardiology Member Section!

Howard J. Eisen, MD, FACC

Howard J. Eisen, MD, FACC
Chair

The mission of the Academic Cardiology Section and Leadership Council is to advance US and global public health, in general and within the realm of cardiovascular diseases, by sustaining and advancing robust activities across the academic enterprise and across the life course, including research, education, mentorship and advocacy.

Section Initiatives

  • Collaborating with other organizations by building coalitions of CV associations across various specialty organizations, including CV subspecialty organizations, and positioning research and GME among high-priority advocacy issues
  • Projecting relative prevalence of various categories of life-threatening/debilitating CV diseases; predicting the direct and indirect costs and requirements for different specialties and subspecialties under various scenarios; projecting potential savings and cost-effectiveness based on incremental research investment, and the economic impact of maintaining or augmenting research and GME
  • Educating doctors the general public by joining the educational efforts of the AMCC, developing appropriate education materials, and participating in educational endeavors in both "academic" and "practice " communities
  • Advocating for CV issues by seeking sufficient appropriations and regulatory direction that allows for the sustainment of AMCs and their missions; Encouraging approaches to incentivize AMCs to improve their internal and external structure to function within the evolving healthcare environment; Assuming accountability by the academic community to improve efficiency and relevance of GME & research efforts, as well as cost-effectiveness of clinical care

Contact Son Nguyen at snguyen@acc.org with any questions or comments regarding the Academic Cardiology Member Section.

Join the Academic Cardiology Section — Today!

The Academic Cardiology Member Section is only able to accomplish its mission through support from members. Members can join online by clicking here or by contacting ACC Member Care at (800) 253-4636, ext. 5603; or direct dial (202) 375-6000.

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As our membership grows, so does the Academic Cardiology Member Section's opportunities to impact College policies and provide additional member benefits.

Questions?

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ACC Webinar: Heart Health For Every Identity: Advancing CV Research in the LGBTQ+ Community

June 16, 2025

Featured Webinar

As part of Pride Month, join ACC LGBTQ+ community members and leaders on Thursday, June 26 at 7 p.m. ET for a webinar focused on how to improve delivery of care and patient outcomes for the LGBTQ+ cardiovascular patient. An expert panel featuring Melvin Echols, MD, MSCR, FACC; Matthew Carazo, MD, FACC; Brodie Deb, MD; Kadijah Porter, MD; and Stephen Cook, MD, FACC, will explore future research directions aimed at closing knowledge gaps and promoting equity in care. Learn more and register.

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ACC Webinar: Increasing Clinical Research in Your Institution

May 30, 2025

Featured Webinar

Join ACC's Women in Cardiology Member Section on Tuesday, July 22 at 6 p.m. ET for a webinar focusing on expanding clinical research within your organization, despite facing limited financial or infrastructural resources. The webinar will review practical, low-cost strategies to build a research culture, leverage existing assets and initiate meaningful research projects. Register now.

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