Welcome to ACC’s Program Directors and Graduate Medical Educators Member Section!

Benjamin H. Freed, MD, FACC

Benjamin H. Freed, MD, FACC
Chair
@docbfreed

The PDGME Section members include physicians, fellowship trainees, program administrators, and the multiple cardiovascular team members, all of whom have a common goal: Excitement and Collaboration around advancing the field of education and training of the Fellows in Training (FITs) across the spectrum of cardiovascular disease. The Section seeks to facilitate the training of the future cardiovascular physician workforce and to serve as a resource for salient cardiovascular education and training issues.

The ACC PDGME Section members and Leadership Council will work within the College to advance cardiovascular science and practice through research and education, establish training criteria and guidelines and influence health care policy.

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Education

APPs: Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Foundation For Clinical Skills

May 18, 2026

Education

For Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) newly entering cardiology practice, MedAxiom’s Cardiovascular Essentials for APPs course has recently been revamped. Designed to standardize APP knowledge across an organization, the 13-part course includes structured instruction, case-based learning and evidence-based practice guidance to develop and strengthen foundational competency in cardiovascular diagnosis, clinical decision-making and guideline-directed management. Save $200 on registration through May 31. Group pricing options are available upon request. Learn more and register.

Announcements

Deadline Extended: Douglas P. Zipes Distinguished Young Scientist Award Nominations Due June 4

May 18, 2026

Announcements

The deadline has been extended to submit a nomination for the Douglas P. Zipes Distinguished Young Scientist Award, which recognizes early career scientists who have made outstanding contributions to the field of cardiovascular disease and our scientific literature. The award winner will receive a $1,000 prize and an invitation to present their scientific work during ACC.27 Together With WCC in Houston, TX – all expenses paid. Nominations are due by Thursday, June 4. Learn more and nominate here.

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