ACC has launched a new program, Cardio Renew, designed for mid-career cardiovascular professionals looking to strengthen resilience, reconnect with peers and re-energize their careers.

A new Heart Rhythm Society (HRS)/ACC Scientific Statement on “Guiding Principles on the Performance of Intracardiac Ablation Procedures in Ambulatory Surgical Centers” outlines key considerations for guiding this evolution, sustaining a culture of quality, overcoming barriers of implementation, managing risk and more. Read more.

The ACC is seeking comments on an upcoming ACC/AHA/HFSA/SCAI Advanced Training Statement on Critical Care Cardiology (CCC). The document utilizes the ACGME competency domain structure to identify competencies required by all critical care cardiologists, as well as those who choose to pursue training in several optional, highly specialized areas of CCC. It also carries new recommendations for the procedural volume and technical experience to achieve and demonstrate competence as a critical care cardiologist. Access the form and submit comments by Monday, Dec. 15.

Join ACC's Cardiovascular Imaging Member Section on Friday, Dec. 5 at noon ET for a focused look at putting the multi-society 2025 Advanced Training Statement on Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging into practice for trainees, programs and the cardiovascular imaging community. Building on the foundational concepts introduced in part one of this two-part webinar series, this session focuses on implementation by translating the new guidance into real-world training, mentorship and program development. Learn more and register.

Join experts from ACC's Cardiovascular Imaging Member Section on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 6 p.m. ET for a webinar discussing the multi-society 2025 Advanced Training Statement on Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging and the importance of multimodality cardiovascular imaging training. Speakers, including statement Co-Chair Lauren Anne Baldassarre, MD, FACC, and Cardiovascular Imaging Member Section Chair Ron Blankstein, MD, FACC, will review the development of the new statement, its key themes and role in advancing competency-based education. Learn more and register.

A new multi-society Advanced Training Statement on Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging addresses the core competencies and training requirements necessary for advanced cardiovascular imagers across all four imaging modalities – echocardiography, cardiac computed tomography (CCT), nuclear cardiology and cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR). The statement provides a closer look at the rapidly evolving cardiovascular imaging landscape which has given rise to new imaging specialties like CCT and CMR and increased demand for dedicated cardiovascular imagers. Read more.

Over the past four decades, the field of advanced heart failure/transplant cardiology (AHFTC) has undergone remarkable transformation in both clinical practice and fellowship training, which demands that advanced training programs evolve.

The latest issue of JACC provides further in-depth examination of the framework for understanding heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and guiding treatment through the lens of adipocyte biology and secreted mediators, also known as the "adipokine hypothesis,"...

The ACC is looking for the best in procedural trainers, games and simulator enhancements for its Cardio Sim Creator Competition. This exclusive competition represents the cutting edge in educational innovation from health care professionals or teams – original work that identifies and solves specific problems, enhances user skillsets, and advances training in the field. The winner, announced in early November, will be invited to present their simulation/simulator at ACC.26, taking place March 28-30, 2026, in New Orleans, LA, and offered a faculty appointment at the Personalized Skills Zone. To be considered, submit a short video on your work by Monday, Oct. 13. Learn more.

The ACC seeking question writers for ACC's FIT Jeopardy Competition at ACC.26, taking place March 28-30, in New Orleans, LA. Each question writer will be responsible for designing 10-20 questions in their area of expertise. Applications are due by Tuesday, Sept. 30. Apply here.

For its next editor-in-chief of JACC: Advances, the ACC is seeking an individual with a compelling vision for addressing the greatest needs in cardiovascular basic and translational research. Qualified candidates should hold a current academic appointment in cardiovascular medicine with strong evidence of scholarly pursuits, demonstrated ability in administration and leadership, and an understanding of the open access publishing model. Applications are due by Wednesday, Oct. 15. Learn more and apply today.

Benjamin H. Freed, MD, FACC, chair of ACC's Program Directors and Graduate Medical Educators Member Section, promotes ACC Legislative Conference as a great learning experience for fellows.

Cardiology trainees can deepen their quality skillset, connect with experts and bring back practical improvements to their programs by attending ACC Quality Summit 2025, taking place Oct. 14-16 in Denver, CO.

Shape the future of cardiovascular medicine by sharing your research with the global cardiovascular community at ACC.26, taking place March 28-30, 2026, in New Orleans, LA. The ACC is now accepting abstract submissions across 60 topics and complex clinical case submissions, including training and lifelong learning abstracts as a featured field.

Be part of the global stage where groundbreaking research, real-world cases and innovative care converge. All submissions are due by Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 1 p.m. ET. Learn more and submit today!

Do you know an exceptional early-to-mid career member who is a Fellow, Associate Fellow or Cardiovascular Care Team Member of the ACC? Encourage them to apply for the prestigious Rick Nishimura, MD, MACC, and Patrick T. O’Gara, MD, MACC Emerging Faculty Leadership Academy, taking place April 26-28, 2026, at ACC’s Heart House in Washington, DC. This is an exclusive opportunity for participants to become a standout leader in cardiovascular education. Applications are due by Friday, Sept. 26 – don’t miss the opportunity to recognize and empower future leaders in cardiovascular medicine. Learn more and nominate a colleague today!

Watch a recent webinar hosted by ACC's Interventional Cardiology and Fellows in Training (FIT) Member Sections, which discussed the Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Match process. The session reviewed essential insights for FITs, program directors and anyone involved in the match process. Watch the on-demand webinar here.

Join the webinar discussion on DocMatter to read key highlights, hear from colleagues and offer your own perspectives.

The ACC is seeking comments on the ACC/AHA/HRS Advanced Training Statement on Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, which updates the 2015 training requirements for CCEP specialists. It identifies core ACGME competencies required by all CCEP specialists – as well as those who choose to pursue training in several optional, highly specialized CCEP areas. It also updates recommendations for procedural experience to demonstrate competence as a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist. Comments are due by Monday, Aug. 25. Access the document and public comment response form.

Registration for the fall 2025 cohorts of the MedAxiom + Wharton Online programs is now open! Designed by top business leaders, these programs help students build the business skills needed to make strategic, real-time decisions that directly impact care quality and performance. Tailored to the needs of cardiovascular professionals, each program requires a time commitment of only three to four hours a week.

• Cardiovascular Business and Management Essentials Program: Gain practical tools in health care operations, economics, change leadership and people management to be an effective cardiovascular leader.
• Business Essentials for Cardiovascular Fellows Program: This program equips FITs with vital nonclinical knowledge and business skills, empowering the next generation of cardiovascular providers.

Registration for both programs is open until Monday, Sept. 15. Learn more.

The ACC is now accepting applications for the ACC Educator: Fundamental Skills course, taking place from Jan. 25-27, 2026, at ACC's Heart House in Washington, DC.

ACC's new Benevolence Fund provides $1,500 emergency financial relief to support medical students, residents and Fellows in Training facing unforeseen financial hardship.

"As the 2025 cardiology fellowship recruitment season approaches, both applicants and programs will be introduced to a new tool designed to improve the selection process," write Benjamin H. Freed, MD, FACC, chair of ACC's Program Directors and Graduate Medical Educators Member Section...

There is still time to invite your trainees to apply for the ACC/Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) Merck Research Fellowship Award. Three winners will be selected to receive a $100,000 fellowship to conduct a year-long clinical research project – plus free travel to ACC.26 in New Orleans, LA. Encourage your trainees to apply by Wednesday, June 11.

Join ACC's Program Directors and Graduate Medical Educators Member Section on Wednesday, May 28 at 7 p.m. ET for a webinar on how to prepare cardiovascular fellowship programs for the 2026 MyERAS® application season and the implementation of program signaling.

Help your trainees gain the recognition they deserve. The Douglas P. Zipes Distinguished Young Scientist Award recognizes young physician scientists who have made outstanding contributions to the field of cardiovascular disease.

Applications for a new Promoting Understanding and Learning in Specialized Electives (PULSE) Fellowship Program, sponsored by Abiomed and supported by the ACC and the Critical Care Cardiology Member Section, are now open for Fellows in Training (FITs) interested in critical care cardiology.

Heart failure (HF) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality for patients with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD), and there is a growing number of ACHD HF patients with medical, anatomic and surgical complexity.

As the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the health care field continues to expand, AI education should be integrated into cardiovascular disease training. In a recent article published in JACC: Advances...

ACC Quality Summit 2025, taking place Oct. 14-16 in Denver, CO, provides an opportunity for your trainees to showcase their quality improvement projects, gain recognition on a national stage and receive feedback from the cardiovascular quality community. Hear what Sneha Chebrolu, MD, gained from presenting her poster on an early supported discharge program at last year's conference in the latest issue of Cardiology magazine. "Participation in the ACC Quality Summit is an amazing way to bridge the gap from entry level quality improvement projects into something that is informed by institutional or service line level data and has the potential to dramatically alter patient care on a much larger scale," says David E. Winchester, MD, MS, FACC.

Submission deadlines are May 27 for Live Session consideration and June 23 for ePosters. Plus, a recent webinar with Mary Norine Walsh, MD, MACC, shows abstract authors how they can transform their work into a published manuscript in JACC: Case Reports. Learn more and share this opportunity with your trainees.

Invite your trainees to apply for the ACC/Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) Merck Research Fellowship Award. Three winners will be selected to receive a $100,000 fellowship to conduct a year-long clinical research project – plus free travel to ACC.26 in New Orleans, LA. Encourage your trainees to apply by Monday, June 2.

By taking full advantage of ACC opportunities, Fellows in Training can enhance their clinical knowledge, develop a sense of community and lead in improving care, all while checking many boxes required by their training programs. A recent feature in Cardiology magazine shares how resources like ACCSAP, advocacy at ACC Legislative Conference and quality improvement projects featured at ACC Quality Summit can help support the journey of cardiology trainees. Read more.

Join Vivek Kulkarni, MD, FACC, on Friday, March 28 from 1-5 p.m. CT, for a pre-conference workshop designed for navigating the world of research and evidence-based guidelines – with special focus on the TAVR-Unload Trial and 2020 ACC/AHA Valve Disease Guideline. Practice applying JACC articles and clinical guidelines to a real-world case, with guidance from expert coaches in the field, including Sandra M. Oliver-McNeil, DNP, ACNP-BC, FACC; Erica Spatz, MD, FACC; and Muthiah Vaduganathan, MD. Register today for ACC.25, taking place March 29-31 in Chicago, and add the JACC Workshop to your registration. Already registered? Login to your attendee dashboard to add the workshop to your registration.

Join your program director colleagues before ACC.25 for a unique opportunity for professional development and networking. The Training Program Directors and Graduate Medical Educators (PDGME) Symposium – taking place Friday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT at the Marriott Marquis Chicago, Grand Horizon A & B – is a comprehensive series of engaging sessions providing essential knowledge and practical strategies for success within the program directors community. RSVP here.

Key topics include:

• PDGME Work Group Updates
• Application Reviews in the Era of Signals
• Understanding Generational Learning Styles
• The Future of Subspecialized Training Programs
• The Cardiology Program Director Lifecycle

Plan your program and download the ACC.25 App.

Calling all cardiology subspecialty fellowship program administrators! The Fellowship Administrators in Cardiovascular Education & Training (FACET) Session – taking place during ACC.25 on Saturday, March 29 from 7:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT at the Marriott Marquis Chicago, Great Lakes A – is your opportunity to stay ahead of the curve. Connect with fellow program administrators, exchange best practices and build valuable professional relationships. RSVP here.

This year's FACET Session offers a comprehensive agenda, including:

• An In-depth overview of the Thalamus platform
• Strategies for fostering diverse and inclusive recruitment
• Guidance on critical program administrator milestones
• Insights from the ACGME Coordinator Advisory group
• Exploration of AI and ChatGPT's role in medical education
• Interactive session with Benjamin H. Freed, MD, FACC, chair of ACC's Program Directors and Graduate Medical Educators Member Section

Plan your program and download the ACC.25 App.

Cardiology fellowships provide robust didactic education via structured and standardized curriculum based on the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education requirements. However, the same is not true for the topic of professionalism and leadership, according to a recent article published in JACC: Advances. Read more.

Showcase your cutting-edge simulator in the ACC.25 Cardio Sim Creator Competition and pave the way for advancements in simulation-based education.

Join JACC Education Editor Vivek Kulkarrni, MD, MHS, EdM, FACC, with JACC Journal Club Contributors Natalie Stokes, MD, MPhil, MSc, and Harish Jarrett, MD, FACC, on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. ET as they lead a discussion with the authors of the SUMMIT CMR Substudy, Christopher M. Kramer, MD, FACC, and Milton Packer, MD, FACC. Register here.

Join your colleagues at ACC.25, taking place March 29-31, 2025, in Chicago, IL, and get the knowledge you need to transform cardiovascular care for all! You'll have the opportunity to discuss the latest science with top experts, learn how clinical guidelines translate into your daily practice, and build lasting connections with your peers. Register by Nov. 20 to SAVE up to $300 with early bird discounts and get all-inclusive access to ACC.25!

Transform the future of patient care by sharing your late-breaking clinical trial (LBCT) research with the global cardiovascular community at ACC.25, taking place March 29-31, 2025, in Chicago, IL.

Know an outstanding early career faculty member who is a Fellow or Associate Fellow of the ACC? Nominate them for the Rick Nishimura, MD, MACC and Patrick T. O'Gara, MD, MACC Emerging Faculty Leadership Academy, scheduled for April 27-29, 2025, at Heart House in Washington, DC. During the course, participants will strengthen their leadership skills, learn new teaching techniques and explore opportunities to grow as members of the ACC. Nominations are due by Nov. 20. Read here for more information on eligibility and requirements.

The deadline for applications for the ACC/Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) Merck Research Fellowship Award has been extended to Friday, Oct. 25. Three winners will be selected to receive a $100,000 fellowship to conduct a year-long clinical research project, plus free travel to ACC.25, taking place March 29-31, 2025, in Chicago, IL. Invite your trainees to apply! Learn more.

ACC's CardioSmart has launched a new challenge to educate Fellows in Training (FITs) about the importance of shared decision-making. Urge your FITs to participate and learn more about this essential component of the patient-clinician relationship. To participate in the challenge, FITs should use a CardioSmart infographic or decision aid with three to five patients and submit an essay about their experience by Dec. 20. The winners will receive free registration to ACC.25, taking place March 29-31, 2025, in Chicago, IL, and will be featured in Cardiology magazine. Learn more.

Invite your trainees to apply for the chance to win one of three ACC/Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) Merck Research Fellowship Awards. Winners will receive $100,000 each in funding to support a year of research in adult cardiology – plus free travel to ACC.25, taking place March 29-31, 2025, in Chicago, IL. Applications are due by Monday, Oct. 14. Learn more and apply.

The ACC is currently accepting submissions of abstracts, complex clinical cases and interventional challenging cases from FITs to be presented at ACC.25, taking place March 29-31, 2025, in Chicago, IL. Submit your research for a chance to transform the future of cardiovascular care by sharing your research with over 12,000 attendees from more than 130 countries. The deadline for all submissions is 1 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Don't miss your chance to be part of ACC.25 — submit your abstract or case today!

The ACC is accepting applications for the ACC Educator: Fundamental Skills course, Jan. 26-28, 2025, at Heart House in Washington, DC. Training program directors are encouraged to nominate a fellow in training (FIT) to participate in this course with a goal of empowering FITs to develop and deliver engaging educational content. Chaired by Marty Tam, MD, MHPE, FACC and Rhonda Cooper-DeHoff, PharmD, MS, FACC, this course offers experiential learning opportunities and feedback to enhance presentation skills and grow as a clinical educator. Applications are due by Monday, Sept. 16. Learn more and nominate a FIT from your program today.

Invite your trainees to apply for the ACC/Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) Merck Research Fellowship Award. Three winners will be selected to receive a $100K fellowship to conduct a year-long clinical research project, plus free travel to ACC.25 in Chicago, IL. Applications are due Oct. 14. Learn more.

From working in critical care nursing to hospital administration and beyond, ACC President Cathleen Biga, MSN, FACC, understands the foundations of an ever-changing, dynamic and impactful career in cardiovascular leadership. In the newest MedAxiom Blog, Biga discusses the concepts of dyad leadership, team-based care, and non-clinical competency education and why they are more important than ever.

MedAxiom, an ACC company, connects you to the cardiovascular business experts at MedAxiom + Wharton Online through the Cardiovascular Business and Management Essentials program and Business Essentials for Cardiovascular Fellows program Registrations are due Sept. 2, and Aug. 31, respectively. Each program offers access to an exclusive listserv discussion forum for past and current students. Learn more and register.

Do you have Fellows in Training (FITs) completing their training? Encourage them to update their ACC profile to stay abreast of the latest news in the field and receive free membership in ACC's Early Career Member Section starting next year. Or, if they are continuing their training, we'll extend complimentary ACC Fellows in Training membership. Learn more.

Take the 2024 ACC Career Benchmark Survey to help build a comprehensive view of clinician compensation and better support cardiovascular professionals in compensation negotiations. Complete the survey by July 31 for the chance to win one of three registrations to ACC.25 in Chicago, IL – or a $500 Amazon gift card! Responses are anonymous. Take the survey here.

Help your trainees gain the recognition they deserve. The Douglas P. Zipes Distinguished Young Scientist Award recognizes young physician scientists who have made outstanding contributions to the field of cardiovascular disease. The award winner will receive a $1,000 prize and an invitation to present their scientific work during ACC.25 in Chicago, all expenses paid. Nominations are due by July 29. Learn more.

Take the 2024 ACC Career Benchmark Survey to help build a comprehensive view of clinician compensation andbetter support cardiovascular professionals in compensation negotiations. Complete the survey by Friday, May 31 for the chance to win a free registration to attend ACC.25 in Chicago, IL. Responses are anonymous.Take the survey here.

ACC's Career Fair returns bigger than ever before at ACC.24! This free event – open to ACC members and nonmembers – brings together leading employers from across the U.S. and top-tier cardiology professionals to fill dozens of open positions. RSVP today.

MedAxiom has partnered with Wharton Online to launch the second cohort of Business Essentials for Cardiovascular Fellows Program, a world-class cardiovascular educational curriculum curated specifically for fellows and early career professionals. This self-paced online education covers the latest trends and best practices in clinical care and business performance and empowers fellows and early career cardiologists to navigate the business side of cardiology and propel their careers forward. Enrollment is open until Feb. 26. Learn more.

MedAxiom, an ACC Company, has partnered with Wharton Online to develop a first-of its-kind business and management program designed specifically for cardiovascular fellows and early career professionals..

When interviewing for cardiovascular disease fellowship programs, fellows in training (FITs) prefer an in-person element, which helps determine whether the program is the right fit for them, according to results from an ACC survey published July 24 in JACC.

Invite your trainees to update their information to stay abreast of the latest news in the field and receive free membership in ACC’s Early Career Section starting next year.

As of June 27, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is mandating that all DEA-registered practitioners complete a new one-time, eight-hour training requirement on the treatment or management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders. Practitioners will need to report completion of the training when enrolling or renewing their online DEA registration.

The Douglas P. Zipes Distinguished Young Scientist Award recognizes young physician scientists who have made outstanding contributions to the field of CVD.

The ACC has released a “Meeting in a Box” on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) diagnosis and treatment, which contains the tools needed to successfully host an educational activity.

The ACC is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Writing Committee Chair for a new multi-societal advanced training statement on critical care cardiology.

New content is available on the JACC: CardioOncology Pulse – a go-to resource for developing a career in cardio-oncology.

Applications for the ACC/Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) Merck Research Fellowship Awards are now open to those currently in an adult cardiology training program.

The ACC is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Writing Committee Chair for a new multi-societal advanced training statement on critical care cardiology.

As your trainees transition to full-time practice, encourage them to stay active in the ACC!

A new career development page from JACC: CardioOncology, JACC: CardioOncology Pulse, provides resources and insights for individuals exploring careers in cardio-oncology.

The ACC, the American Heart Association (AHA) and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) have jointly issued a clinical document outlining competency-based training requirements for interventional cardiology trainees.

Save the date for Giving Tuesday on Nov. 29 to donate to the ACCF Annual Fund.

The ACC is now accepting applications for four new cohorts in ACC’s Internal Medicine Programs. The program is designed to introduce internal medicine interns, residents and cardiology fellows to a career in cardiology by connecting them with mentors, a peer network and education on career opportunities in the field.

MedAxiom, an ACC Company, has partnered with Wharton Online to develop the Cardiovascular Business and Management Essentials Program.

At Emory University School of Medicine, the cardiovascular disease fellowship – led by Program Director, B. Robinson Williams III, MD, FACC, and Associate Director, Puja Mehta, MD, FACC – offers a 4-year clinical investigator track.

The ACC is seeking the next breakthrough young scientific investigator! The Douglas P. Zipes Distinguished Young Scientist Award is given annually to one individual who will receive the opportunity to present their research on a global platform at ACC.23/WCC in New Orleans, LA, and will be formally recognized at the 70th Annual Convocation Ceremony amongst cardiovascular legends.

Join ACC's FIT and PDGME Sections for a webinar on Thursday, June 2 at 7 p.m. ET, covering all things related to the 2022 Cardiology Fellowship Application Cycle.

The FIT Section Leadership Council is hosting the inaugural Chief Fellows Leadership Symposium, a one-day virtual conference for rising chief CVD fellows, on Friday, May 27 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. ET.

The ACC and Heart Rhythm Society have developed a pilot program that will introduce a tailored, competency-based cardiovascular disease (CVD) and clinical cardiac electrophysiology (CCEP) curriculum during the third year of CVD training.

Back by popular demand, the ACC will hold its 2nd Annual Evolving Practice of Cardiovascular Precision Medicine Virtual course on May 13!

The ACC is seeking mentors for its Internal Medicine Cardiology Programs. Join as a volunteer mentor and be part of the College's workforce diversity efforts.

Applications for ACC’s Women and Hispanic/Latinx Internal Medicine Cardiology Programs are due Jan. 10, 2022.

Applications for the ACC/Association of Black Cardiologists Merck Research Fellowship Awards are due Jan. 7, 2022.

According to an annual survey developed by ACC’s Program Directors and Graduate Medical Educators Section, the results of which were published Oct. 18 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, while most cardiovascular program directors (PDs) are satisfied with their roles, burnout and stress are prevalent, especially among women and those who are younger and/or in large, university-based programs.

Considering where to take your career in medicine that will make a difference in your community? African American/Black internal medicine residents and interns are invited to learn more about the field of cardiology as part of the first cohort of the ACC's African American/Black Internal Medicine Cardiology Program, accepting applications now through Aug. 20.

Join the Imaging Section for a webinar on Wednesday, Aug. 18, at 6 p.m. ET, that will address the unique opportunities and challenges that exist for trainees and young professionals in pursuing training and employment in multimodality cardiovascular imaging.

Improve your knowledge in the field of adult clinical cardiology with ACCSAP. This self-assessment program offers 160 CME/MOC credits and includes over 600 case-based practice questions, 130 modules of text and 50 video presentations from the ACC Cardiovascular Overview and Board Prep course.

Are you looking for an in-depth review of cardiovascular medicine? ACC's Cardiovascular Overview and Board Prep Virtual Experience course, taking place July 6 – Oct. 31, will guide participants through the content categories covered in the ABIM Cardiovascular Disease Certification Exams and provide a comprehensive overview of cardiology.

Join the Program Directors and Graduate Medical Educators Section for an interactive workshop on Wednesday, June 16, at 6 p.m. ET.

Are you looking for an in-depth review of cardiovascular medicine? ACC’s Cardiovascular Overview and Board Prep Virtual Experience course, taking place July 5 – Oct. 31, will guide participants through the content categories covered in the ABIM Cardiovascular Disease Certification Exams and provide a comprehensive overview of cardiology.

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed health care around the world. Trainees were deployed to COVID duty, nonurgent cardiology services were cancelled, elective components in training programs were abandoned, video-based consultations were adopted, and volume of cardiology admissions reduced; all aspects of cardiology service provision were disrupted.

Join the Program Directors and Graduate Medical Educators Section on Tuesday, April 27, at 6 p.m. ET to debate how the future of education in cardiovascular fellowship should evolve after more than a year of all virtual education.

With the increase in cardiovascular-related health issues worldwide, the need to improve the standards for training future cardiologists is vital.

JACC: Case Reports is inviting all ECG lovers with a passion for ECG teaching to submit one example of interesting/complex ECGs with relative multiple-choice questions and explanations for this competition by April 15.

Cardiology Fellowship Program Directors have long expressed a need for a centralized location for communication and idea sharing to better serve their trainees. The Program Directors and Graduate Medical Educators Section responded to this need by developing a new Fellowship Program Tools and Resources page.

Tune in for the second installment of ACC’s Diversity and Inclusion Webinar Series on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. ET!

The ACC is honored to celebrate 40 years of providing critical research fellowships to Fellows in Training and Early Career clinicians in partnership with Merck.

Cardio-oncology continues to grow as a field and will benefit from the standardization of training, according to a Viewpoint published Dec. 15 in JACC: CardioOncology.

Take your fellowship training program to the next level with an updated library of tools and resources from the ACC!

Diversity is important to cardiovascular disease (CVD) programs directors (PDs) and PDs are striving to increase diversity in their programs through recruitment and strategies directed toward the fellowship learning environment, according to results of the second annual Cardiovascular PDs Survey published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Much of cardiology education has gone virtual over the past few months. Join the ACC for an informative webinar, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. ET, with three panel discussions to exchange experiences, learn from each other and talk about what virtual education might look like going forward.

ACC's COVID-19 Hub is your resource for "Quick Tips" videos that address emerging and persistent issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

ACC's COVID-19 Hub is your resource for "Quick Tips" videos that address emerging and persistent issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

With roughly 10 million adults in the U.S. identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and more, the LGBTQ+ community is one of the populations arguably among the most underserved when it comes to health care.

A letter published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology examines data from the 2019 Cardiovascular Disease Program Director Survey and addresses parental leave in cardiovascular disease training programs.

The ACC is excited to announce a whole new board prep option — ACC Cardiovascular Overview and Board Prep Virtual Experience and ACC/SCAI Interventional Cardiology Overview and Board Prep Virtual Experience.

In a recent Cardiology article, Edward Chu, MD, Fellow in Training (FIT) at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, NY, explains how although recent measures have ameliorated the debt accrued during medical school, none have addressed the extensive and perhaps unnecessarily long length of medical training, particularly to become a cardiology subspecialist.

As your Fellows in Training (FITs) prepare for the boards, encourage them to attend the most comprehensive board course Sept. 8 – 12 in Washington, DC.

Cardiovascular disease is estimated to be present in 1-3 percent of pregnancies, and the incidence is increasing. As a cardiologist who has a special interest in pregnant women with cardiovascular disease, and as a mother of twins, Colleen Harrington, MD, FACC, is challenged academically and emotionally in treating these patients.

The creation of a formal and structured women's cardiovascular health curriculum within fellowship training programs is key to ensuring clinicians understand and gain expertise in sex- and gender-specific cardiovascular care, according to a JACC: Case Reports viewpoint.

The ACC is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as course director for the ACC Cardiovascular Board Review and Overview Course – taking place Sept. 7-12, 2020, in Washington, DC. The commitment will be for a one-year term and the new course director will work in collaboration with the current course director, Patrick T. O'Gara, MD, MACC, and ACC staff to develop the educational course, and in selecting and preparing the faculty team.

There are a lot of big ways to get involved with the College – being on a Section Leadership Council, participating on a taskforce or committee, or serving as faculty for a live course, to name a few. However, we know that not everyone has the time for some of these larger-scale commitments. That's why the ACC is excited to announce the launch of our Microvolunteering Platform.

Applications are now being accepted for the ACC Leadership Academy Cohort IV, which will launch at ACC.20/World Congress of Cardiology in Chicago, IL.

Join world-renowned cardiologist and course director Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC, at ACC's New York Cardiovascular Symposium, taking place Dec. 6 – 8.

The ACC has launched a new, free CV Fellowship Director Training Program.

Clinicians of all kinds, across all specialties and care settings, are experiencing alarming rates of burnout.

Cardiology is the ACC's flagship member magazine — your member magazine — providing cardiovascular professionals with a comprehensive source for clinical and professional news. Find links to all of the July issue's articles and share on social media!

The ACC has made a select number of travel awards available to cover expenses for members to travel to ACC's 2019 Legislative Conference, Nov. 3 – 5, in Washington, DC.

A better understanding of cardiovascular training programs may help address gaps in education and improve diversity in the field, according to two review papers published June 3 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Bring yourself and your team to the ACC Cardiovascular Overview and Board Review for Certification and Recertification Course, Sept. 3 – 7 in Chicago, IL, and receive the most comprehensive review in cardiology.

Register for ACC's Cardiovascular Overview and Board Review for Certification and Recertification course, Sept. 3 – 7 in Chicago, IL, and receive a comprehensive review in cardiovascular disease to ensure you're ready for the Cardiovascular Boards.

Join us at the ACC.19 All-Section Reception, March 17, from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, Grand Ballroom A.

Network with peers, hear from College leaders and receive a day of education at the Training Program Directors' Symposium, taking place one day before ACC.19, March 15, from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. CT.

In July 2015, the pediatric cardiology fellowship program at Columbia University Medical Center and New York Presbyterian Hospital introduced a novel fellow-based peer mentorship program.

Take advantage of free, online certified educational activities to fulfill your 2018 CME requirements and earn MOC credit at the same time!

In the latest issues of Cardiology, deep-dive into the emerging risk factors of gestational hypertension and preeclampsia.

The deadline to submit abstracts for ACC's Cardiovascular Summit has been extended to Monday, Nov. 26.

In this deep-dive video discussion, Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC; Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC; Anne B. Curtis, MD, FACC; Peter Libby, MD, FACC; and Marc Ruel, MD, MPH, share their perspectives on the most significant science released during AHA.18.

The September 2018 issue of Cardiology, YOUR member magazine, is now live! Cardiology provides cardiovascular professionals with comprehensive clinical, professional and health policy news; feature-length articles on the top trends and innovations in cardiovascular medicine; expert commentary from leaders in the cardiovascular field; quick-read summaries of the latest research from the JACC Journals and other major cardiovascular journals; profiles of ACC members, like you; and so much more!

ACC.19 registration is NOW OPEN exclusively for ACC members. Nonmember registration will open Wednesday, Sept. 26. Register early for the lowest rates and best selection of hotel rooms!

Leadership training is crucial for all physician-leaders in the modern health care system — and cardiovascular physicians are no exception. Despite the need for cardiologist-leaders to have adequate leadership skills training, formal leadership education is often absent in cardiovascular disease fellowship programs. Leadership is also not separately assessed as part of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education core competencies.

Fellows and faculty members face increasingly complex patient panels in both inpatient and outpatient settings as medical comorbidities increase and treatment options continue to develop. Physicians are increasingly working against the clock due to the demands of documentation and the logistical overhead of patient throughput in our health care system.

Over the last few decades, we have witnessed the exponential growth of technology, from the Commodore 64 of the 1980s to the iPhones and Androids held in our white coat pockets today. As medicine educators in the digital age, we have a tremendous opportunity to incorporate new computer-based programs into our lessons both in the classroom and at the bedside.

The August 2018 issue of Cardiology, YOUR member magazine, is now live! Cardiology provides cardiovascular professionals with comprehensive clinical, professional and health policy news; feature-length articles on the top trends and innovations in cardiovascular medicine; expert commentary from leaders in the cardiovascular field; quick-read summaries of the latest research from the JACC Journals and other major cardiovascular journals; profiles of ACC members, like you; and so much more!

The modern cardiovascular intensive care unit (CICU) has dramatically evolved from the classic coronary care unit. Over the past few decades, the prevalence of non-cardiovascular comorbidities in the CICU has increased — particularly sepsis, acute kidney injury and respiratory failure — while the proportion of traditional ST segment myocardial infarction has decreased.

Cardiology fellowship is an exciting chapter in the growth and development of a physician-in-training. Fellowship training programs are charged with providing opportunities for trainees to acquire the knowledge and clinical judgment required to practice cardiovascular medicine today. There are more than 200 cardiology training programs in the U.S. and the settings for fellowship programs are variable. Many training programs primarily occur at one site or hospital while others function across multiple sites and environments...

Health care in the U.S. has dominated the social, political and financial arena in the past decade, and the overall health of the population lags far behind other countries that spend much less. In this expert analysis, Anita Arnold, DO, FACC; Cathleen Biga, MSN, RN; and Debra Mariani, discuss why providers need to understand how their data are reported and coded and where they can look to see gaps in documentation.

Faculty engagement is important for any cardiovascular fellowship program. As per Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education requirements, every program requires participation of core teaching faculty. Identifying and engaging core faculty is critical for a program to sustain its educational mission. It is also important to engage non-core teaching faculty in order to extend the diversity and available resources within the program.

As in all graduate medical education, focus on general cardiology training is shifting away from number of procedures and moving towards clinical competency. For common procedures such as coronary angiography and trans-esophageal echocardiography, fellows have ample opportunity to practice in a structured, supervised learning environment.

Adopting a hybrid attending-fellow-in-training (AFIT) training model may offer a solution to funding an additional year of training for structural heart disease (SHD) trainees, while also allowing them to act as part-time interventional cardiology attendings, according to a Fellows in Training/Early Career column published Feb. 12 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

In the latest ACC Cardiology Hour, Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC, is joined by Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC; Rachel J. Lampert, MD, FACC; Prediman K. Shah, MD, MACC; and Chadwick W. Stouffer, MD, in a roundtable discussion of the hottest trials from AHA 2017 in Anaheim, CA. Among the trials discussed are DACAB, CANVAS, EXSCEL, POISE-2 and more.

In conjunction with the ACC Committee Nominations cycle, the College’s Membership Committee is now accepting applications through Sept. 22. The Membership Committee was established as part of the 2015 College’s governance transformation and serves as standing committee of the College, reporting directly to the Board of Trustees.

Apply for the chance to present your work at ACC.18 when you submit your research for the Young Investigator Awards Competition (YIA) by Sept. 11.

The August 2017 issue of Cardiology, ACC’s flagship member magazine, is now live! Cardiology provides cardiovascular professionals with comprehensive clinical, professional and health policy news; feature-length articles on the top trends and innovations in cardiovascular medicine; expert commentary from leaders in the cardiovascular field; quick-read summaries of the latest research from the JACC Journals and other major cardiovascular journals; profiles of ACC members, like you; and so much more!

The July 2017 issue of Cardiology, ACC’s flagship member magazine, is now live! Cardiology provides cardiovascular professionals with comprehensive clinical, professional and health policy news; feature-length articles on the top trends and innovations in cardiovascular medicine; expert commentary from leaders in the cardiovascular field; quick-read summaries of the latest research from the JACC Journals and other major cardiovascular journals; profiles of ACC members, like you; and so much more!

The ACC is seeking qualified candidates to serve as vice chair of the Annual Scientific Session for a two-year term of office for ACC.19 and ACC.20, moving on to assume another two-year term as chair of ACC.21 and ACC.22.

The June 2017 issue of Cardiology, ACC’s flagship member magazine, is now live! Cardiology provides cardiovascular professionals with comprehensive clinical, professional and health policy news; feature-length articles on the top trends and innovations in cardiovascular medicine; expert commentary from leaders in the cardiovascular field; quick-read summaries of the latest research from the JACC Journals and other major cardiovascular journals; profiles of ACC members, like you; and so much more!

Performance on the ACC In-Training Exam (ITE) is strongly correlated with performance on the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM's) Cardiovascular Disease Certification Examination, according to the results of an analysis published June 5 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Attending ACC.17? Join us for the All-Section Meeting & Reception at ACC.17! The event happening THIS Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Marriott Marquis will give you a chance to learn more about what ACC's 19+ Member Sections are working to accomplish and to connect with members in your specialty or interest areas.

Save the Date for the All-Section Meeting & Reception at ACC.17! Happening on Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Marriott Marquis, this event will give you a chance to learn more about what ACC’s 19+ Member Sections. Submit your RSVP to attend.

Program directors will now receive Maintenance of Certification (MOC) credits in the practice assessment category for quality improvement (QI) activities inherent to their roles, according to a recent announcement from the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM).

In September, the ACC conducted research among 270 members of the Cardiovascular Training Section to better understand and support the unique needs of Training Directors, Coordinators, and Residents.

As the definition and documentation of competency in cardiovascular training and practice continues to evolve, a review paper published Sept. 12 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology explores the current cardiovascular competency components, assessment tools and strategies, while identifying future challenges.

The Spring issue of Cardiology magazine features an exclusive interview with Julie B. Damp, MD, FACC, chair of ACC’s Cardiovascular Training Section, where she explains her plans and goals for the Section. “The Section has flourished under the leadership of Chittur A. Sivaram, MBBS, FACC,” states Damp...

We are pleased to announce the launch of a brand new initiative for CV Training Section members at ACC.16. The Education Research Poster Session will be held in conjunction with the Training Directors’ Symposium on Friday, April 1^st, 12:30 pm – 6 pm, and all members of the CV Training Section are invited to submit entries to the session.

In the coming days, many cardiology fellowship program directors will finalize their rank order lists for submission to National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) — the final step in the recruitment of fellows for July 2016. Simultaneously fellowship applicants will also be giving finishing touches to their own rank order lists of training programs.