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Updated Fellowship Program Resource Library
November 25, 2020
Educational Opportunities
Take your fellowship training program to the next level with an updated library of tools and resources from the ACC!
Majority of CVD Program Directors Feel Diversity Needs to Increase, Many Not Sure How
September 9, 2020
JACC Family of Journals
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.
Webinar: Virtual Education in Cardiology Fellowship
August 31, 2020
Featured Webinar
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.
Quick Tips: Diversity, Inclusion and the Virtual Interview
August 19, 2020
COVID-19 Hub Video
ACC's COVID-19 Hub is your resource for "Quick Tips" videos that address emerging and persistent issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Quick Tips: Medical Education in South Carolina
August 19, 2020
COVID-19 Hub Video
ACC's COVID-19 Hub is your resource for "Quick Tips" videos that address emerging and persistent issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Transforming Care For LGBTQ+ Patients
August 4, 2020
Cardiology Magazine Highlights
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.
Letter Addresses Parental Leave in CVD Training Programs
July 28, 2020
JACC Family of Journals
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.
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July 16, 2020
Experience New Interactive and Comprehensive Board Prep
June 23, 2020
Educational Opportunities
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.
Accelerating the CV Subspecialist Training Pathway
June 1, 2020
Cardiology Magazine Highlights
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.
Encourage Your FITs to Attend ACC's CV Board Course
April 14, 2020
Educational Opportunities
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.
High-Risk Pregnancy and Cardiovascular Clinic Empowers Women to Healthier Pregnancies
January 31, 2020
Cardiology Magazine Highlights
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.
JACC: Case Reports Viewpoint Explores Focused FIT Training
January 23, 2020
JACC Family of Journals
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.
Call For Applications: Course Director of ACC CV Overview and Board Review Course
December 19, 2019
Call for Applications
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.
Sign Up For “Microvolunteer” Opportunities
October 28, 2019
Member Engagement Opportunities at the ACC
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.
Call For Applications: ACC Leadership Academy Cohort IV
October 22, 2019
Member Engagement Opportunities at the ACC
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.
Discover This Year's Scientific Advances at ACC’s New York CV Symposium 2019
October 4, 2019
Upcoming Event
Join world-renowned cardiologist and course director Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC, at ACC's New York Cardiovascular Symposium, taking place Dec. 6 – 8.
ACC Launches New Online Education For CV Training Directors
August 13, 2019
Educational Opportunities
The ACC has launched a new, free CV Fellowship Director Training Program.
Case Studies Offer Actionable Insights to Improve Clinician Well-Being
August 1, 2019
Quick Reads and Recommendations
Clinicians of all kinds, across all specialties and care settings, are experiencing alarming rates of burnout.
Check Out the July Issue of Cardiology; Your Member Magazine
July 23, 2019
Cardiology Magazine Highlights
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!
Apply For Member Section Travel Award to ACC's 2019 Legislative Conference
June 13, 2019
Announcements
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.
ACC Survey Highlights Gaps and Limitations in CV Training Programs
June 11, 2019
JACC Family of Journals
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.
CV Training Directors: Bring Your Team to ACC's CV Board Course
June 11, 2019
Educational Opportunities
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.
Challenge Your Knowledge at ACC's CV Board Course
May 2, 2019
Educational Opportunities
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.
Network With Colleagues at the ACC.19 All-Section Reception
January 24, 2019
ACC20WCC
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 Colleagues at the Training Program Directors' Symposium Prior to ACC.19
January 21, 2019
ACC20WCC
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.
The Foundations of Formal Peer Mentorship: A Pilot Grassroots Effort in Fellowship
December 21, 2018
Feature Article
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.
Meet Your 2018 CME Requirements With JACC Journals
December 18, 2018
Announcements
Take advantage of free, online certified educational activities to fulfill your 2018 CME requirements and earn MOC credit at the same time!
Latest Issue of Cardiology: Gestational Disorders as an Emerging Risk Factor For CVD
December 4, 2018
Cardiology Magazine Highlights
In the latest issues of Cardiology, deep-dive into the emerging risk factors of gestational hypertension and preeclampsia.
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Showcase Your QI Best Practices at ACC's Cardiovascular Summit
November 16, 2018
Upcoming Event
The deadline to submit abstracts for ACC's Cardiovascular Summit has been extended to Monday, Nov. 26.
Valentin Fuster and Expert Panelists Break Down the Hottest Trials From AHA 2018
November 16, 2018
JACC Family of Journals
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.
Cardiovascular Training Section | The September Issue of Cardiology, YOUR Member Magazine, is Live! Read it All Online!
September 21, 2018
Cardiology Magazine Highlights
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 Members, ACC.19 Registration is Now Open!
September 12, 2018
ACC20WCC
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 During CVD Fellowships
August 30, 2018 | Gregg G. Gerasimon, MD, FACC
Career Development
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.
Effective Bedside Teaching: Avoiding the Rise of a New “Lost Art”
August 30, 2018
Feature Article
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.
Feature | The Implications of Technology on Echocardiography Education
August 28, 2018 | Kerry Anne Esquitin, MD, FACC
Feature Article
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.
Cardiovascular Training Section | The August Issue of Cardiology, YOUR Member Magazine, is Live! Read it All Online!
August 16, 2018
Cardiology Magazine Highlights
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!
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Training
July 31, 2018
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.
Challenges and Opportunities For Fellowships With Multiple Training Sites
July 31, 2018
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...
How to Code and Bill For Cardio-Oncology
May 17, 2018
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.
How to Engage Faculty| Melanie S. Sulistio, MD, FACC
April 11, 2018
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.
Teaching Infrequent Procedures
April 5, 2018
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.
Should There be a Hybrid Training Model For SHD?
February 13, 2018
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.
Hear From the Experts on the Hottest Trials From AHA 2017
November 22, 2017
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.
Apply for ACC’s Membership Committee by Sept. 22
September 12, 2017
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.
Submit Your Science For the Young Investigator Awards
September 1, 2017
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 LIVE!
August 21, 2017
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 LIVE!
July 20, 2017
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!
Call For Applications: Annual Scientific Session Vice Chair
July 20, 2017
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 LIVE!
June 27, 2017
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!
Study Shows ACC In-Training Exam Scores Predict Success on ABIM CVD Certification Exam
June 22, 2017
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.
This Saturday: All-Section Meeting & Reception at ACC.17
March 14, 2017
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.
All-Section Meeting & Reception at ACC.17
February 14, 2017
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.
MOC Update: ABIM to Recognize QI Activities in Training Programs For MOC Credit
January 3, 2017
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).
Training the Trainers
December 22, 2016
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.
What is the Future of Competency in CV Training and Practice?
October 17, 2016
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.
Julie B. Damp, MD, FACC: Paving the Way For CV Training
July 6, 2016
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...
Education Research Poster Session
December 10, 2015
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 1st, 12:30 pm – 6 pm, and all members of the CV Training Section are invited to submit entries to the session.
Location, Location, Location
November 3, 2015
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.
