The Power in Community: Global Crisis Underscores Strength, Resilience and Courage of ACC Family

September 24, 2020

Cardiology Magazine Highlights

For cardiovascular professionals, rapid change is nothing new – it's that sort of dynamism that draws aspiring physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses and others to the field in the first place! However, no amount of new research, advances in treatment methods or policy changes could have prepared us for 2020.

Coronavirus and Sports Cardiology: Understanding Implications From the Individual Athlete to the Olympic Games

September 24, 2020

Cardiology Magazine Highlights

As global health measures designed to control the transmission of COVID-19 have limited public gatherings, the continuum of athletics has been necessarily disrupted.

A Guide to Navigating Virtual CVD Fellowship Interviews

September 22, 2020

JACC Family of Journals

Looking for tips on the virtual interview process?

Register For the FIT and Early Career Legislative Conference Pre-Session

September 22, 2020

Upcoming Event

Are you attending ACC's 2020 Virtual Legislative Conference from Oct. 4 – 6? Make sure you are prepared by participating in the FIT and Early Career meeting before the conference begins, taking place on Saturday, Sept. 26 at noon ET.

New Issue of JACC: Case Reports Focuses on Coronaries, CHD and Electrophysiology

September 22, 2020

JACC Family of Journals

JACC: Case Reports and ACC Imaging Section Video Recording Now Available

September 9, 2020

Feature Video

Catch up on the recent Virtual Journal Club during which the recent case "Roadmap to the Mechanisms of Aortic Regurgitation on Echocardiography," by Karima Addetia, MD, FACC, and Roberto M. Lang, MD, FACC, was discussed.

Watch Valentin Fuster and Experts Breakdown Top Trials From ESC Congress

September 9, 2020

Feature Video

In the latest installment of the long-standing expert round-table discussion, ACC Cardiology Hour, Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC, leads expert panelists in discussion on top trials released during ESC Congress 2020.

Questions to Ask On Your Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Virtual Interview

September 2, 2020

Feature Article

This is the second year that advanced heart failure and transplant fellowships are participating in the match process. While programs are still in a transition phase of adjusting to this application process, there is yet another layer of having to adapt this year to a remote virtual interview format in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Quick Tips: How COVID-19 Has Changed CV Fellowship

August 31, 2020

COVID-19 Coverage

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

JACC Review Provides Update on Contemporary Knowledge of SCAD

August 26, 2020

While increasing recognition of spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) has improved understanding of the disease process and highlighted shortfalls in evidence, prospective and collaborative research across centers and geography are still needed to advance the science, according to a state-of-the-art review published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

New JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology Issue Provides Closer Look at the SAN; Imaging Cases; More

August 26, 2020

JACC Family of Journals

The latest issue of JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology, and second under the leadership of new Editor in Chief Kalyanam Shivkumar, MD, PhD, FACC, features a mini focus issue on catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation, informative imaging in electrophysiology cases and a basic and translational science manuscript examining subcellular Ca2+ signals within and among cells comprising the sinoatrial node (SAN) tissue.

COVID-19 Themed Issue of JACC: Case Reports

August 26, 2020

COVID-19 Coverage

Addressing the COVID-19 pandemic requires a coordinated plan that balances quality patient care with the safety of health care workers, all while maintaining consistent access to care for patients with and without COVID-19.

Reserve Your Spot in ACC’s 2020 Virtual Legislative Conference

August 19, 2020

Member Engagement Opportunities at the ACC

Registration is now open for the ACC's 2020 Virtual Legislative Conference from Oct. 4 – 6. This year's conference occurs at an unprecedented time. Over the last several months, COVID-19 has underscored the importance of ACC's advocacy work on behalf of clinicians, patients and the entire medical community, This year's conference will provide the inside scoop on regulatory changes, legislative action and the current state of cardiology.

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.

Effective Project Management of Clinical Trials

August 17, 2020

Feature Article

During medical school or post graduate training, we receive some formal training in designing and running complex programs like research projects or clinical trials.

Incorporating Cardio-Obstetrics Training During Cardiology Fellowship: A Practical Guide

August 17, 2020

Feature Article

The connection between cardiology and obstetrics has never been closer than in the current era.

What I Want My Providers to Know: Perspectives From Adults With Congenital Heart Disease

August 17, 2020

Feature Article

The year of 2020 has provided life-altering events for everyone, and as we start a new year in cardiology fellowship, let's reflect on what motivated us to be here. Why did we want to be cardiologists?

JACC: Case Reports and ACC Imaging Section to Host Virtual Journal Club

August 11, 2020

JACC Family of Journals

The ACC Imaging section and JACC: Case Reports will host a Virtual Journal Club on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 12 – 12:30 p.m. ET. This live, interactive webinar will feature a presentation and discussion on the case, "Roadmap to the Mechanisms of Aortic Regurgitation on Echocardiography," publishing in the Journal's August issue.

Call For Papers: JACC: Case Reports Procedural Complications Issue

August 11, 2020

JACC Family of Journals

JACC: Case Reports will publish a special themed issue on complications this December. Authors are invited to submit cases representing interventional, electrophysiology and transcatheter complications for consideration on or before Monday, Sept. 7.

Interventional Cardiology Board Review

August 11, 2020

ACC Chapters

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the ACC Iowa Chapter and ACC Iowa Fellows in Training (FIT) Council have made continuing fellow education a priority. The general cardiology board-oriented lecture series – first conceived by ACC Iowa Chapter President Mahi L. Ashwath, MD, MBA, FACC, and planned with Shubha Deep Roy, MD, and Nancy Adams – ran every Saturday for 12 weeks, starting May 2nd and ending on July 25th, with 39 talks by 30 speakers across four states.

Cardiology Magazine July 2020 Web Edition

The Stories of ISCHEMIA

August 4, 2020

Cardiology Magazine Highlights

The results of the ISCHEMIA trial were published on March 30, amidst the coronavirus pandemic. In brief, the study showed no significant difference in death, myocardial infarction, resuscitated cardiac arrest or hospitalization for unstable angina or heart failure during follow-up.

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.

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Check Out ACC's "Quick Tips for Fast Thinking" Video Library

July 28, 2020

COVID-19 Hub Video

In ACC's "Quick Tips for Fast Thinking" video library, ACC thought leaders provide structured reviews of emerging science, perspectives from the front line, guidance on nonclinical issues and sharing of best practices during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

ACC, ABIM Extend Deadlines For Completing 2020 CMP Requirements

July 15, 2020

Announcements

The ACC and American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) have extended the deadline for meeting 2020 Collaborative Maintenance Pathway (CMP) requirements into 2021 to provide physicians with the flexibility to focus on their patients and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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ACC Releases Updated Guidance For Bleeding Management in Patients on OACs

July 15, 2020

Announcements

JACC Journals Webinar: Must-Know Tips For Publishing

July 10, 2020

Featured Webinar

Learn techniques and strategies for publishing in JACC Journals during a free webinar presented by JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions Editor-in-Chief David J. Moliterno, MD, FACC, on Thursday, July 30 at 9 a.m. ET.

Webinar: Post-Fellowship Transition in the Time of COVID-19

July 10, 2020

Featured Webinar

Join moderators Nosheen Reza, MD, and J.D. Serfas, MD, along with several panelists for a webinar on July 15 at 7 p.m. ET discussing the unique obstacles and opportunities for FITs as they plan to complete training and enter the cardiology workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic.

HRS 2020: My Top Five Takeaways

July 8, 2020

Cardiology Magazine Highlights

In a recent Cardiology article, Edward Chu, MD, cardiology Fellow in Training at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, discusses his top takeaways from HRS 2020 Science Online, which highlighted the impressive scientific advancements made by the EP community.

The Urgency of Clinician Well-Being During the COVID Pandemic

July 8, 2020

Cardiology Magazine Highlights

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a dramatic source of stress for physicians in the U.S. The pandemic has created an abrupt increase in workload, exposed physicians to personal risk of infection, forced many to practice outside their typical area of expertise, and exposed them to tremendous moral distress and human suffering.

JACC: Case Reports Publishes Three-Part Video Series on Complications Cases

July 8, 2020

JACC Family of Journals

Complimenting the theme of the latest JACC: Case Reports issue, Editor-in-Chief Julia Grapsa, MD, FACC, has recorded a series of informative clinical case review videos on cardiovascular complications.

A Personal Experience Overcoming COVID-19: New JACC: CardioOncology Podcast

June 26, 2020

JACC Family of Journals

Don't miss the June JACC: CardioOncology Patient Perspective Podcast. Editor-in-Chief Bonnie Ky, MD, MSCE, FACC, talks with husband and wife physicians, Jagmeet P. Singh, MD, PhD, FACC, and Noopur Raje, MD, about their personal experience with COVID-19.

Webinar: Finding the Pot of Gold – Guide to Successful Cardiac EP Fellowship Application and Match

June 26, 2020

Featured Webinar

Join the ACC Electrophysiology (EP) Section Leadership Council for a webinar, June 29 at 7 p.m. ET, on the nuances of EP fellowship application.

Eight Minutes and 46 Seconds That Should Change the Way You Practice Medicine

June 16, 2020

Feature Article

Watching the final moments of George Floyd's life was bearing witness to a complete disregard for human life. What makes the kind of total disregard for an entire population of human beings in this country possible is the denial of the very notion that Blacks are human at all. Black people have been systematically dehumanized in this country for hundreds of years.

The Mask

June 16, 2020

I awake suddenly to the alarm clock blaring for my attention. With my eyes still shut, I clumsily feel around on my nightstand for my cellphone and the blinding light emanating from it snickers at me that it is 6 a.m. As I work to summon the strength to get out of bed, I procrastinate by scrolling through my social media feed. I impatiently scan through numerous articles chronicling the tumultuous year that 2020 has been, looking for some semblance of good news to start my day. Instead, the picture of a man and the accompanying caption grabs my attention, and I am overtaken by weakness. The headline above his head reads "Unarmed Black Man Dies in Police Custody."

Two Pandemics, One Responsibility: Constructing a Response to COVID-19 and Systemic Racism

June 16, 2020

Feature Article

The year 2020 has felt relentless with two pandemics gripping the U.S. The first, coronavirus disease-2019 (also known as SARs-COV-2), struck as an invisible enemy, responsible for more than 100,000 U.S. deaths and the loss of millions of jobs.

JACC: CardioOncology Virtual Journal Club to Feature Expert Discussion on June Issue Manuscripts

June 12, 2020

Save the Date

Editor-in-Chief Bonnie Ky, MD, MSCE, FACC, will host the inaugural JACC: CardioOncology Virtual Journal Club on Tuesday, June 30 from 10 – 11 a.m. ET.

Coping With Postponed Procedures: Coronavirus and Your Heart Infographic Now Available

June 12, 2020

Resources From CardioSmart

Many nonurgent tests and procedures have been put on hold because of COVID-19. Potential delays can worry patients living with a heart condition. ACC's CardioSmart team has created a second Coronavirus and Your Heart infographic to help patients cope with postponed procedures.

Share Your Feedback on JACC Journals

June 5, 2020

Announcements

The publications team is conducting reader surveys to gain insights and opinions on two JACC Journals.

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Attention FITs: Register Free For ACC’s Care of the Athletic Heart Virtual Meeting

May 27, 2020

Save the Date

Register today for ACC's Care of the Athletic Heart virtual meeting and experience a combination of live and On Demand sessions.

The True Test of Leadership is How Well You Function in a Crisis: Michigan ACC FIT Council Takes Action in COVID-19 Pandemic

May 19, 2020

Feature Article

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of life around the world and restructured our priorities and focus. In health care, cardiology fellows joined their colleagues on the frontlines of the battle and became part of the heroic coalition fighting the invisible enemy.

Trainees in the Time of COVID-19

May 19, 2020

Feature Article

"What have you been doing with anticoagulation?" My residency WhatsApp group lights up with responses from group members in a matter of minutes with personal experiences, links to case studies and hospital policies from various institutions. Like the rest of the world, they are learning day-by-day how to manage COVID-19 patients.

Virtual Learning in the COVID-19 Era – and Beyond

May 19, 2020

Feature Article

With COVID-19 sweeping the nation and the subsequent need for physical and social distancing, traditional educational efforts based on in-person didactic conferences have been directly impacted.

Working From Home: Turning Challenge Into Opportunity

May 19, 2020

Feature Article

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced an increasing number of physicians to work from home and maintain social distancing. It is anticipated that even when we return to our normal routine, telemedicine will continue to have a major and ever-expanding role. Therefore, we need to adapt to the concept of working from home.

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Showcase QI Best Practices at ACC Quality Summit

April 29, 2020

Save the Date

Submit your abstract for ACC Quality Summit, scheduled for Oct. 7 – Oct. 9 in Orlando, FL.

Catch Up On the Latest COVID-19 Manuscripts From JACC Journals

April 21, 2020

JACC Family of Journals

From Caregiver to Patient: My First-Hand Experience Surviving COVID-19

April 14, 2020

Call For COVID-19 Clinical Cases

March 25, 2020

My Fellow Fellows: A Letter on ACC.20/WCC Virtual From J.D. Serfas, MD

March 18, 2020

Letter From the Editor

I know that you are, like me, disappointed that you won't be able to share your science, network and learn in person at ACC.20 Together With World Congress of Cardiology (ACC.20/WCC). However, with the COVID-19 epidemic, there's no doubt that canceling the conference was a difficult but necessary measure to protect the health of our members.

Program Spotlight: Washington University in St. Louis

March 18, 2020

Feature Article

In the first installment of the "Program Spotlight" series, which we highlight programs that have undertaken innovative initiatives in fellow education and training, Prashanth Thakker, MD, chief Fellow in Training (FIT) at Washington University in St. Louis shares the multifaceted approach that the Washington University cardiology FITs have taken to improve fellow wellness.

JACC FIT/Early Career Page: Training the Next Generation of Cardiometabolic Specialists

March 16, 2020

JACC Family of Journals

Early exposure and training in cardiometabolic medicine may help prepare emerging clinicians with the tools and knowledge needed to deliver optimal and unified care to this high-risk cohort, according to a Fellows in Training/Early Career Page published March 9 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

JACC FIT/Early Career Page: Emerging Specialties For a New Year

March 16, 2020

JACC Family of Journals

As a new year is well underway, the Fellows in Training (FIT)/Early Career Page, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, will be running a new series featuring work from early career leaders in emerging cardiac subspecialties.

Becoming a Cardiovascular Investigator

March 13, 2020

The young physician on the path to becoming a cardiologist is familiar with how scholarship is interwoven with the discipline. Although the academic productivity of the field is apparent, the path to becoming a cardiovascular investigator might seem elusive.

Cardiology Fellowship in Venezuela: Training in Times of Crisis

March 13, 2020

I knew I wanted to become a cardiologist from a very early age; I was in part influenced by my father who is a cardiologist and my mother who is a nurse. I still remember my first day of cardiology fellowship vividly – feeling fortunate to be able to do fellowship in what was considered the best academic hospital of my home country of Venezuela, the Hospital Universitario de Caracas (HUC).

Lessons Learned: Tips For the Job Search

March 13, 2020

Throughout my entire medical training, I had been fixated on one thing: becoming a noninvasive cardiologist. However, as I started the job search, I had to think for the first time about the nuances of what I want my job to look like and what practice environment would be best for my professional growth. This journey has been challenging, but rewarding and worthy of reflection.

Should Cardiologists Pursue Formal Degree Programs to Advance Their Careers?

March 13, 2020

In modern medicine, we are frequently challenged with situations that we are ill-prepared to handle. This often stems from lack of essential knowledge that is beyond the confines of traditional education received during medical school, residency or fellowship.

The Interventional Cardiology Trail: A Fellow’s Journey

March 13, 2020

Each year, thousands of residents in the U.S. apply to fellowship programs through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), a centralized online application service. Programs then invite selected applicants for interviews.

The Road Less Traveled: Complexities of Advanced Therapies in ACHD

March 13, 2020

With advances in the diagnosis and management of congenital heart disease (CHD), there is an increased prevalence of adults who develop ventricular dysfunction and subsequent advanced heart failure. As cardiology trainees, we will be caring for these adults who are very different compared to patients with other forms of heart failure.

JACC: Case Reports Addresses Social Media; Kardashian Index; More

March 2, 2020

JACC Family of Journals

The latest issue of JACC: Case Reports is now available online, featuring a mini focus issue on myocardial and pericardial inflammation, second mini focus issue on electrophysiology, new Technical Corner, and wide variety of clinical cases.

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Local Stage, Global Science and Connections: Your Comprehensive Guide to ACC.20/WCC

March 2, 2020

ACC20WCC

ACC's Annual Scientific Session is always evolving to make the most out of new technologies, educational formats, new science and more. No meeting is the same as the one before, and this year is no exception.

2019 JACC Top Picks From Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC

February 26, 2020

JACC Family of Journals

The Importance of Women’s CV Health Programs: Three Physicians Examine Gender Disparity Gaps in Health Care Careers

February 11, 2020

Feature Article

I wanted to explore why women's cardiovascular health programs are important, so I spoke with three physicians that have spent a large part of their careers focusing on women's cardiovascular health: Lori B. Croft, MD, FACC, associate professor of medicine and director of the echocardiography lab at Mount Sinai; Katharine French, MD, FACC, assistant professor of medicine and director of the women's cardiac center at Brown University; and Annabelle S. Volgman, MD, FACC, professor of medicine at Rush University Medical Center and medical director of the Rush Heart Center for Women.

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The Team Approach: Interventional Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery as Heart Team

Cardiology Magazine Highlights

Most Talked About JACC Journals Articles From 2019

January 23, 2020

JACC Family of Journals

Chili Pepper Consumption and Mortality in Italian Adults by Marialaura Bonaccio, PhD, et al. received the most online attention among research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) in 2019.

Webinar: DAPT and Combination Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Therapy

January 14, 2020

Featured Webinar

Join Glenn N. Levine, MD, FACC, recent chair of the DAPT Guideline Focused Update and chair of the ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines, for a webinar on Monday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. ET.

Interview With Lucy Roche, MD

January 14, 2020

Feature Interview

In this feature interview, Lucy Roche, MD, adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) fellowship director at the Peter Munk Cardiac Center in Toronto, Canada, and pioneer of the combined ACHD-heart failure (HF) clinic shares her perspectives regarding this subspecialty.

Transitioning From Fellow to Attending: Tips For the Job Hunt

January 14, 2020

Feature Article

As medical trainees, we are all familiar with the match process. It proceeds in a predictable way: talk to mentors, submit your CV, receive interview invitations, attend interviews, rank your choices and cross your fingers. All steps are completed within a pre-specified period of time and with a clearly defined process in place.

FAQs For WIC Fellows Who Are Pregnant or Thinking of Becoming Pregnant

January 14, 2020

Feature Article

Find answers to frequently asked questions posed by Women in Cardiology fellows who are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant in this informative feature.

Cardio-Oncology, Amyloidosis and Sarcoidosis Training in Advanced HF Fellowship

January 14, 2020

Feature Article

A new era is upon us in the fields of cardio-oncology, amyloidosis and cardiac sarcoidosis. This is especially true of transthyretin amyloidosis with the recent advancements both in diagnosis and management. From a treatment viewpoint, advent of a new class of drugs – transthyretin stabilizers – has shown significant improvement in outcome measures in this patient cohort.

New Podcasts Address Conflict Management in the Workplace; Medical Professionalism

January 10, 2020

Featured Podcast

Recent episodes of ACC's Practice Made Perfect podcast, covering conflict management in the CV Workplace and medical professionalism, are now available for streaming. Find out how to download, subscribe and listen to this and other ACC podcasts.

Interventional Heart Failure: Insight into an Evolving Training Pathway

January 8, 2020

Cardiology Magazine Highlights

In a recent Cardiology article, Colin Hirst, MD, discusses how a new, combined training program, interventional heart failure, has emerged – ad hoc – from increasingly complex clinical and procedural needs of the contemporary advanced heart failure patient.

Transcaval Access: You Can Go Femoral, or Femoral!

January 6, 2020

Cardiology Magazine Highlights

In a recent Cardiology article, John Lisko, MD, MPH, Fellow in Training at the Emory Structural Heart and Valve Center, discusses how in an effort to improve outcomes in patients without suitable femoral arterial access, alternative access strategies have been developed.

JACC: CardioOncology Editor’s Page: The Impact of Mentorship

December 18, 2019

JACC Family of Journals

In a new Editor's Page published in the JACC: CardioOncology, Editor-in-Chief Bonnie Ky, MD, MSCE, FACC, discusses the critical importance of building the pipeline of young, motivated investigators and clinicians who want to make a difference. Ky also sat down with Clyde W. Yancy, MD, MACC, recently to discuss the importance of mentorship.

New Practice Made Perfect Podcast Episode Discusses Population Health

December 18, 2019

Featured Podcast

The newest episode of ACC's Practice Made Perfect podcast is now live. Evan D. Ownby, MD, FACC, hosts ACC CEO Tim Attebery, DSc, MBA, and Thomas M. Maddox, MD, MSc, FACC, to discuss population health, the impact on patient care and measurable outcomes. Listen now.

Register For the Career Fair at ACC.20/WCC

December 18, 2019

Save the Date

Connect with institutions and organizations across the U.S. at the Career Fair at ACC.20/WCC!

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Introduction to Cardio-Oncology

December 16, 2019

Feature Article

Cardio-oncology is neither the science nor the practice of treating heart tumors, rather an emerging multidisciplinary field that focuses on the cardiovascular management (prevention, diagnosis and treatment) of patients with cancer. The core objective of the cardio-oncology discipline is to ensure that "the cancer patient of today does not become the heart patient of tomorrow."

Interview With Dee Dee Wang, MD, FACC

December 16, 2019

Feature Interview

Kashif Shaikh, MD, interviews Dee Dee Wang, MD, FACC, covering structural cardiac imaging and other topics of interest.

A First Timer’s Take on the ACC Fellow in Training Advocacy Day

December 16, 2019

Feature Article

As a trainee, I had never considered myself an advocate in any formal capacity. However, I always advocated for my patients when I spoke on their behalf with insurance companies to request authorization for medications that would make a difference in their life. Perhaps for this reason, I did not think twice when offered the chance to travel to DC as part of ACC's 2019 Legislative Conference, and formally advocate for patients and physicians on a broader scale.

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How to Successfully Transition to an Interventional Cardiology Fellowship

December 16, 2019

Feature Article

We all face multiple transition points within our training career. However, the transition from general cardiology to interventional cardiology is quite unique. For the first time, we turn from a clinically-heavy training program to a lab-based, procedural training environment. I have highlighted four steps to best prepare you for the rigors of an interventional cardiology fellowship and beyond.

Advocacy and Mentorship: Tales From the ACC Legislative Conference

December 16, 2019

Feature Article

Every Fall, members of the ACC unite in Washington, DC, to advocate for patients and meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. This year's ACC Legislative Conference included a record-breaking 94 cardiology fellows. As a first-year cardiology fellow, this was the first time I immersed myself in the experience. During my college and medical school years, I developed a passion for health policy and bringing about a positive change through advocacy, which made being able to attend the ACC Legislative Conference a particularly special opportunity.

Would You Like to See Your Clinical Case Presented During ACC.20/WCC?

December 13, 2019

Member Engagement Opportunities at the ACC

Submit to JACC: Case Reports by Dec. 31, and your case could be selected for presentation during the Journal's Best of 2019 session at ACC.20 Together With the World Congress of Cardiology. All cases submitted in 2019 will be considered. Learn expert tips and tricks for writing clinical cases in this video with JACC: Case Reports Editor-in-Chief Julia Grapsa, MD, PhD, FACC, and Associate Editor Mary Norine Walsh, MD, MACC.

A Case For Support for Breastfeeding Cardiology Fellows

December 13, 2019

JACC Family of Journals

"Cardiovascular medicine is among the most gender-imbalanced medical specialties in the United States. Over the last 12 years, the proportion of women in U.S. cardiology fellowship programs has remained stagnant around 20 percent," write Jenna Kay, MD, Nosheen Reza, MD, and Frank E. Silvestry, MD, in a recent "Voices in Cardiology" piece in JACC: Case Reports.

October 28, 2019

Member Engagement Opportunities at the ACC

Last Chance: Attend ACC’s Free Real-World Evidence Course

October 11, 2019

Join the ACC for a complimentary lunch session, Nov. 2 at Heart House in Washington, DC, to enhance your knowledge, competence and skills within the domains of Real World Data use and Real World Evidence application relative to clinical decision-making.

Attend ACC’s CV Summit and Showcase Your QI Best Practices

October 11, 2019

Educational Opportunities

Join your colleagues for ACC's Cardiovascular Summit, taking place Feb. 6 – 8, 2020 in Washington, DC, for an educational experience featuring the latest cardiovascular management and leadership strategies.

FIT Webinar: Novel Careers in Cardiology

October 11, 2019

Featured Webinar

Want to learn about novel career paths in cardiology and the respective training pathways? Join the ACC webinar on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. ET, to hear from two recent graduates about their experiences in training for sports cardiology and adult congenital heart disease interventions.

Latest Issue of Cardiology: Exploring ACC Membership; Building Pipelines; Physician Well-Being; More

October 4, 2019

Cardiology Magazine Highlights

In the latest issue of Cardiology, read how the value derived from membership is as varied as the paths of nine different members leading to a career in cardiovascular medicine, and how being a part of the "ACC Family" brings unique opportunities, like it did for Yan Wang, MD, PhD, in China, who is being mentored by ACC Vice President-Elect Dipti Itchhaporia, MD, FACC.

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.

JACC: CardioOncology Publishes First Issue

October 3, 2019

JACC Family of Journals

The first issue of ACC's newest JACC Journal, JACC: CardioOncology, is now online, providing a comprehensive new resource to better understand and apply evolving research surrounding the cardiovascular health of cancer patients and survivors.

Opportunity to Participate in ACP Care Coordination Workgroup

September 24, 2019

Member Engagement Opportunities at the ACC

The ACC is seeking one to two members to participate in the American College of Physicians Care Coordination Workgroup. The goal of the workgroup is to develop principles for how patient care is shared between primary care and specialty care practices.

We Need You – Become an ACC PACer Today

September 24, 2019

Member Engagement Opportunities at the ACC

Interested in advocacy? The ACC PACers program serves as an opportunity for FIT Section members from the U.S. to engage in ACC's advocacy program and have a voice in shaping health care policies on Capitol Hill.

JACC FIT/Early Career Page: Enhancing Preventive CV Medicine Training During General Cardiology Fellowship

September 24, 2019

JACC Family of Journals

In order for cardiologists to be well versed in managing complex patient issues related to primary and secondary ASCVD prevention, the current preventive cardiovascular medicine training model for cardiology Fellow in Training (FITs) may need to be enhanced, according to an FIT/Early Career Page published Sept. 16 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

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Behavioral Finance: An Introduction

September 23, 2019

Feature Article

Many articles on personal finance and investing provide valuable insight into the mechanics – what is a mutual fund? Why is diversification important? Why and how to rebalance your portfolio? However, writing about investments today would be incomplete without discussing the most important factor – you, as the investor, and actions you may or may not take that affect the long-term success of your investment strategy.

ACC FIT Member Spotlight: Nosheen Reza, MD

September 17, 2019

Feature Interview

Each month, the ACC On-Call For FITs newsletter highlights the achievements of one Fellow in Training (FIT). The Section would like to recognize Nosheen Reza, MD, adult cardiology FIT at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA.

Best Practices For Providing Telehealth Services

September 17, 2019

Feature Article

Practicing telehealth, in particular synchronous video visits, requires a distinct set of skills. The same etiquette used during in-person visits still applies, but must be augmented to fit the technology and optimized for user experience. For fellows interested in providing telehealth services, below are a few suggestions based on my own experiences and inspired by published guidelines.

Narrowing the Gender Gap Through Mentorship, Part 2: An Interview with Srinath Adusumalli, MD, Msc, FACC

September 17, 2019

Feature Interview

This FIT Mentor Spotlight focuses on Srinath Adusumalli, MD, MSc, FACC, an early career cardiologist at the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to his numerous academic accomplishments, Adusumalli is also a champion for all FITs, including women. Click here for Part 1 of this interview.

Preserving Meaning

September 17, 2019

Feature Article

I expect that the most common reason given on personal statements for pursuing medicine is, "I want to make a difference." Unfortunately, as we progress through months and years of training, the reality of the health care work environment often grinds down this noble ideal. We soon start referring to incoming interns as "not jaded yet."

JACC FIT/Early Career Page: The Pre-Fellowship Hospitalist Year

September 4, 2019

JACC Family of Journals

Taking some time as a hospitalist to develop as a physician and an individual may be rewarding for a future cardiologist, according to a Fellow in Training/Early Career Page published Sept. 2 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Take Part in the ACC California Chapter Tech Symposium

September 4, 2019

Save the Date

The ACC Health Care Innovation Section is partnering with the ACC California Chapter for the Colloquium on Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Innovation and the Future of Cardiology. The symposium takes place on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the UC San Francisco Mission Bay Conference Center in San Francisco, CA, and will include engaging discussions on the future of digital medicine.

August 1, 2019

Announcements

Check Out the July Issue of Cardiology; Your Member Magazine

July 23, 2019

July 3, 2019

JACC Family of Journals

Confronting a patient's death by contacting family members may be an important step toward healthy coping and avoiding burnout, according to an FIT/Early Career Page publish July 1 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Submit Your Next Manuscript to JACC: CardioOncology

June 27, 2019

Announcements

For researchers examining the complex and growing field of cardio-oncology, JACC: CardioOncology offers an excellent opportunity to publish in the highly read, highly ranked JACC Journals family.

Perspective: Providers Need to Consider Their Own Mental Health

June 20, 2019

Highlights From JACC

In a "Voice of Cardiology" viewpoint article in the inaugural issue of JACC: Case Reports, Hatem Soliman Aboumarie, MS, writes that over the last several decades as health care has evolved into more of a business model, it still remains that "few other professions bear such responsibility, accountability and daily stresses."

Viewpoint From JACC: Case Reports Editor-in-Chief: My Story, Your Voices

June 20, 2019

Highlights From JACC

In a "Voice of Cardiology" viewpoint article in the inaugural issue of JACC: Case Reports, Editor-in-Chief Julia Grapsa, MD, PhD, FACC, writes about the importance of this journal as a way to embrace fellows-in-training and early career cardiologists, and to build bridges between junior and senior cardiologists through clinical cases.

JACC: Case Reports First Issue Now Live

June 20, 2019

JACC Family of Journals

The first issue of JACC: Case Reports – the newest JACC Journal – is now live.

Surviving the CICU: Discussion With Andrea Thompson, MD

June 19, 2019

Feature Article

In the medical intensive care literature, there has been significant discussion of post-intensive care syndrome – the physiologic and psychologic sequelae of critical care treatment.

The Importance of Patient Communication

June 19, 2019

Feature Article

While covering the inpatient service a few weekends ago, a nurse called to inform me that a patient's mother wanted to talk before her daughter was discharged. When I asked if there was a specific question or concern, she replied, "Mom doesn't understand what happened in the procedure yesterday and she wants someone to explain it to her."

CVD Prevention: Perspective For FITs

June 19, 2019

Feature Article

The incremental understanding of cardiovascular disease over the past three decades has led to advances in its risk factor modifications and treatment strategies. Therefore, newer guidelines on prevention and treatment measures related to lipids, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, thrombosis and vascular diseases have exponentially increased.

Apply For FIT 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.

Guide to Health Care Jobs For Residents and Fellows

June 13, 2019

Career Development

You have completed medical school and are almost done with your residency or fellowship. Finding a great physician job is next on your to-do list.

JACC FIT/Early Career Page: Teaching Tomorrow's Teachers

June 11, 2019

JACC Family of Journals

As a result of ACC's Teaching Tomorrow's Teachers (3T) program, future Fellows in Training (FIT) and early career teachers may be more prepared to approach the future of medical education, according to an FIT/Early Career Page publish June 3 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Interested in presenting your research to leaders in cardiology at the ACC.20/World Congress of Cardiology (WCC) in Chicago?

Innovation, Creative Thinking, Progress, Diversity; Conceptual Image

A Brief Manual For Female Entrepreneurs

May 14, 2019 | Andriana Nikolova, MD

Feature Article

The exciting part about being medical professionals is the versatility of career paths we have in front of us. Entrepreneurship is an example of one such choice that can be independent with or coexistent with our medical practice.

Education at an Elevation: Our Big Sky Experience

May 14, 2019 | Rimsha Hasan, MBBS, FACC ; Gaurang N. Vaidya, MD

Feature Article

With the support of the ACC Arkansas Chapter and ACC Kentucky Chapter, we were recently given the privilege to attend the 2019 Big Sky Teaching Tomorrow's Teachers (3T) conference.

Career Options; Decisions; Conceptual Image

HF Fellowship and the Job Search

May 14, 2019 | Kevin Shah, MD , FACC

Feature Article

The process of seeking out your first job after seven years of post-graduate training is not nearly as straightforward as other career decisions up until this point. Unlike matching into training programs, the job search does not seal your fate with a nonnegotiable email directing you where to train. The selection of the best fit job is more about the interview "with yourself" than others. Determining your values and priorities for your first position out of training is the most critical aspect of securing a position that aligns with your early career goals – how to determine these may not be as easy as it seems. Below are five repeated pieces of advice I have learned along the way.

The Path Less Traveled: Industry, Innovation and Everything in Between

May 14, 2019 | Edward Chu

Feature Article

At the age of 21, fresh out of college with a degree in biomedical engineering, I found myself working in the health care industry as a representative of the largest medical device company in the world. Like Jamie Randall from Love & Other Drugs, I was trained to pitch my company's products to electrophysiologists over brief conversations at the scrub sink and during short walks between patient rooms.

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.

JACC Leadership Page: Uncovering the Real Power and Value Behind ACC Membership

April 18, 2019

JACC Family of Journals

In a new Leadership Page published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, ACC President Richard J. Kovacs, MD, FACC, discusses the importance of the professional bond that exists among members of the College.

Webinar For FITs: ACC Advocacy and ACCPAC Opportunity

April 18, 2019

Featured Webinar

Join ACCPAC and ACC advocacy leaders for a webinar, April 29 at 8 p.m. ET, to learn about the ACC PACers program.

ACC App Review: CathPCI Bleeding Risk Calculator App

April 16, 2019 | Fabio V. Lima, MD, MPH

Feature Article

The purpose of the ACC CathPCI Bleeding Risk Calculator App is to quickly provide a bleeding risk stratification score for patients undergoing PCI.

Conversations With Cardiologists: John B. Kostis, MD, FACC

April 16, 2019 | ; Mrinali Shetty, MD

Feature Interview

FITs Yuvraj S. Chowdhury, MD, and Mrinali Shetty, MD, interview John B. Kostis, MD, FACC, a cardiologist at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, NJ, where he established the Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) of New Jersey.

HArTs in Cardiology: Hobbies, Art and Talents in Cardiology

April 16, 2019 | Jignesh A Patel, MD

Feature Article

Creativity is essential to human existence. The rigorous process of pursuing an ambitious career through years of medical school, residency and fellowship – only to be followed by responsibilities of patient care – puts our creative soul in shackles.

Interview With Editor-in-Chief of the New JACC: Case Reports

April 16, 2019 | Nosheen Reza, MD , FACC

Feature Interview

Julia Grapsa, MD, PhD, FACC, is the editor-in-chief of one of the newest JACC journals, JACC: Case Reports.

Get Questions Answered and Find a Mentor in ACC's New Member Hub

April 4, 2019

Announcements

Unlock the power of your ACC network with ACC Member Hub – designed to help you connect, collaborate and create! Get your career questions answered, learn from those who have gone before and connect with those who understand what you are going through now.

JACC FIT/Early Career Page on Cardiac Critical Care: Training Pathways and Transition to Early Career

April 4, 2019

Highlights From JACC

Since cardiac critical care is a specialized clinical practice that is rapidly developing within cardiovascular medicine, early career cardiac intensivists may need evaluate how their career aspirations integrate with the various models for delivery of care, according to a Fellow in Training (FITs)/Early Career Page publish April 1 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Newest JACC Journal Provides Publication Vehicle For Early Career Cardiologists

April 4, 2019

Highlights From JACC

Researchers, early career cardiologists and members of the cardiovascular care team have a new publication vehicle for case reports, imaging vignettes, global health reports and voices in cardiology centered on clinical problem solving.

ACC, ABIM Unveil New Option For Cardiologists to Maintain Board Certification

April 2, 2019

The ACC and the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) have announced a new Collaborative Maintenance Pathway (CMP) option for certified cardiologists who wish to maintain their board certification.

JACC Leadership Page: Celebrating Milestones, Preparing For the Future

April 2, 2019

In a new Leadership Page published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, ACC Past-President C. Michael Valentine, MD, MACC, reflects on his year as president of the College and looks to the future as the ACC nears its 75th anniversary.

JACC FIT/Early Career Page: The Increasing Burden of Standardized Testing

April 2, 2019

In the world of medical specialization where prolonged post-graduate education has become the norm, the process of board certification for Fellows in Training (FITs) could be made significantly less onerous with a few changes, according to an FIT/Early Career column published March 18 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Interview With Martha Gulati, MD, MS, FACC – Part Two

March 26, 2019 | Sravya Chirumamilla, MD, FACC ; Martha Gulati, MD, MS, FACC

Feature Interview

Martha Gulati, MD, MS, FACC, is the division chief of cardiology for the UA College of Medicine – Pheonix, and physician executive director for the Banner – University Medicine Heart Institute.

Interview With Nehal N. Mehta, MD, MSCE: From Fellow to Physician-Scientist

March 26, 2019 | Nehal N. Mehta, MD, FACC ; Amit Dey, MD

Feature Interview

Nehal N. Mehta, MD, MSCE, FACC, was the first recipient of the Lasker Award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). He joined the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to use the NIH Clinical Center and begin a comprehensive cardio metabolic phenotypic program. Mehta also initiated the first large prospective cohort study of psoriasis to better define cardiovascular disease and metabolic pathways modulated in varying states of inflammation that may lead to a better understanding of the development of cardio metabolic diseases. In this feature interview, conducted by Amit Dey, MD, Mehta shares advice on pursuing a research career as a young investigator.

Mentoring Experience For FITs in West Africa-Musings

March 26, 2019 | Ayodipupo Oguntade

Feature Article

Mentoring has been conceptualized as a process in which one person (the mentor) shares their knowledge, skills and experience with another (the mentee) to advance career and life aspirations.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness – The Finer Details

March 26, 2019

Feature Article

Here we are, roughly 18 months past October 2017, when your fellow borrowers were first able to apply to have their student loans forgiven through public service loan forgiveness (PSLF).

ACC App Review: CardioSmart Heart Explorer App

March 26, 2019 | Fabio V. Lima, MD, MPH

Feature Article

The purpose of ACC's CardioSmart Heart Explorer App is to bolster the modern physician-patient relationship at the point of care.

JACC FIT/Early Career Page: Training Cardiology Fellows in Focused Cardiac Ultrasound

March 7, 2019

JACC Family of Journals

As use of focused cardiac ultrasound (FoCUS) becomes an important diagnostic tool in the cardiology inpatient and outpatient settings, it may be imperative that cardiology fellowship programs and key stakeholders enhance training standards and develop a FoCUS curriculum tailored to Fellows in Training (FITs), according to an FIT/Early Career column published March 4 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

JACC: Heart Failure Call For Papers: Heart Failure in the Elderly

March 7, 2019

Announcements

Aiming to grow the body of literature surrounding the important and emerging theme of heart failure in the elderly, JACC: Heart Failure will publish a special issue on the topic this December.

Editors-in-Chief Named For Two New JACC Journals

March 6, 2019

Announcements

Julia Grapsa, MD, PhD, FACC, and Bonnie Ky, MD, FACC, have been named Editors-in-Chief of the two newest JACC Journals – JACC: Case Reports and JACC: CardioOncology – launching in June and September, respectively.

Follow the ACC FIT Tweeters at ACC.19

February 27, 2019

ACC20WCC

Share your #ACC19 experience and engage in continued discussions on social media with your fellow colleagues.

JACC FIT/Early Career Page: Rethinking the Modern Cardiology Morbidity and Mortality Conference

February 21, 2019

JACC Family of Journals

Since the medical decisions of Fellows in Training (FITs) and Early Career cardiologists have important, often acute ramifications – which directly impact patient safety, morbidity and mortality – cardiology-specific morbidity and mortality (M&M) conferences may be of critical importance, according to an FIT/Early Career column published Feb. 18 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Don’t Miss World-Renowned Thought Leaders at ACC.19

February 20, 2019

ACC20WCC

ACC.19 is more than a meeting, it's an experience you won't want to miss! Immediately following the highly-anticipated Apple Heart Study, the first Late-Breaking Clinical Trial, don't miss an all new session – Digital Disruption at our Doorstep – Implications for Clinicians and Patients – focused on disruptive innovation in health care, its intersection with daily practice, and implications for patients.

Interview With Martha Gulati, MD, MS, FACC

February 19, 2019 | Sravya Chirumamilla, MD, FACC ; Martha Gulati, MD, MS, FACC

Feature Interview

Martha Gulati, MD, MS, FACC, is the division chief of cardiology for the UA College of Medicine – Pheonix, and physician executive director for the Banner – University Medicine Heart Institute.

Not-to-Miss FIT Events at ACC.19

February 19, 2019 | Sena Kilic, MD

ACC20WCC

With ACC.19 quickly approaching, I wanted to give you all a snapshot of the sessions that might appeal to FITs.

Patient Support Outside the Clinic

February 19, 2019 | Jill M Steiner, MD , FACC

Feature Article

One of the most difficult tasks facing medical providers is estimating prognosis. Decades of research and innovation guide projections for some disciplines.

Training in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

February 19, 2019 | Makoto Mori, MD

Feature Article

Electronic health records (EHR), along with the rapid refinement of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms, are increasingly challenging society to redefine the role of physicians.

Divorce Among Physicians and Medical Trainees

January 31, 2019

JACC Family of Journals

While quality of marriage has been found to correlate with physician wellbeing at all stages of career, peer-reviewed medical literature may lack guidance for coping when marriage ends, according to an FIT/Early Career column publish Jan. 28 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

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.

Advocacy | A Tale of Two Fellows

January 24, 2019 | Sarina Sachdev, MD ; Sravya Chirumamilla, MD, FACC

Advocacy at the ACC

Sarina Sachdev, MD, and Sravya Chirumamilla, MD, report on their unique experiences at ACC's 2018 Legislative Conference.

Advocacy | First-timer FIT Experience at ACC's 2018 Legislative Conference

January 24, 2019 | Kathir Balakumaran, MD ; Frantony Mercado, MD

Advocacy at the ACC

Getting Involved With the ACC as an FIT: Why and How?

January 10, 2019

Announcements

Disrupting Fellow Education Through Group Texting

December 18, 2018

Feature Article

As most medical trainees struggle with having limited time, group social media platforms may help enrich an emerging framework for fellowship education and lifelong learning, according to an FIT/Early Career column published Dec. 17 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Submit Your Ideas For the ACC.19 Innovation Challenge

December 17, 2018

ACC20WCC

Returning for its second year at the Future Hub – taking place during ACC.19, March 16-18, 2019 in New Orleans, LA – the ACC will partner with AngelMD to host the ACC.19 Innovation Challenge.

Free CME/MOC Credit: Cardiac Rehab Webinar Series

December 17, 2018

Featured Webinar

The ACC Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Section and Cardiac Rehabilitation Work Group created a series of free webinars aimed at optimizing care for cardiac rehab patients.

Test-Your-Knowledge-With-Patient-Case-Quizzes-on-Diabetes-and-CV-Risk

December 7, 2018

The fifth in a series of patient case quizzes, The Very High Risk Patient With Diabetes, tests your knowledge of cardiovascular risk and diabetes.

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.

Time to Get Going on Involving FITs in Clinical Trials

November 27, 2018

JACC Family of Journals

Engaging more Fellows in Training (FITs) in clinical trials may allow them to acquire new technical skills related to running a clinical trial, as well as increased access to mentorship and networking opportunities beyond their respective institutions, according to an FIT/Early Career column published Nov. 26 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

"What Do You Want Your Life to Look Like 10 Years From Now?"

November 27, 2018

It all started when my mentor and I met at the beginning of my second year of cardiology fellowship – right after I emerged from the haze of my first-year call schedule – and asked, “What do you want your life to look like 10 years from now? Think about it, talk it over with your husband and let’s figure out how I can help you get there.”

How Do I Get The Skills? Competency-Based Training in Critical Care Cardiology

November 27, 2018

In recent years, discussion regarding the need for training in cardiac critical care has advanced significantly. There are multiple training programs developing tracks in critical care, often involving a dedicated critical care training year in the medical critical care department, which culminates in critical care board eligibility.

The Quadruple Aim: From Understanding to Action

November 20, 2018

Feature Article

Nearly 450 ACC members joined together on Capitol Hill from Sept. 30 – Oct. 2 to advocate for patients at ACC's 2018 Legislative Conference.

Building Bridges in Cardiology and Radiology

November 19, 2018

JACC Family of Journals

As health care moves away from volume-based imaging to integration and value-based imaging, a collaborative approach unbound by subspecialization from the Fellows in Training (FIT) and early career level may be transformative for the medical field, according to an FIT/Early Career column published November 12 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Latest Issue of Cardiology: Interventions Now Live

November 16, 2018

Cardiology Magazine Highlights

Don't miss FIT perspectives on the top takeaways from TCT 2018 and a closer look at the future of diagnosing ischemic heart disease with CCTA in the latest issue of Cardiology: Interventions.

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.

FIT Perspective: Top 10 Key Questions Addressed at Care of the Athletic Heart 2018

November 9, 2018

Quick Reads and Recommendations

The ACC held its annual sports cardiology conference, "Care of the Athletic Heart: Contemporary Concepts, Cases and Controversies," in June 2018 with more than 150 sports cardiology and sports medicine practitioners in attendance.

Showcase Your QI Results at ACC's CV Summit

November 1, 2018

Upcoming Event

The deadline to submit abstracts for ACC's Cardiovascular Summit, taking place Feb. 14 - 16 in Orlando, FL, is Monday, Nov. 12. Don't miss the opportunity to showcase how your hospital or practice has found ways to advance care delivery, reduce costs, improve patient outcomes, implement science at the bedside, and thrive in the new value-based care environment. Abstracts from across the clinical care team are welcome.

Peripheral Vascular Diseases

November 1, 2018 | Mahmoud Abdelghany, MD , FACC

Member Profile

The Essential Role of Leadership Development

October 23, 2018

JACC Family of Journals

In order to deliver high-quality care at the patient level, it may be essential for cardiovascular professionals to have the requisite tools and experiences to lead at a team- or systems-based level, according to a Fellows in Training (FITs)/Early Career column published Oct. 22 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Groundbreaking JACC Series Examines Top Eight CV Risk Factors and How to Prevent Them

October 19, 2018

JACC Family of Journals

An innovative eight-part Cardiovascular Health Promotion Series published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) provides health care professionals with an in-depth examination of the eight risk factors and behaviors that contribute most to cardiovascular disease development.

Webinar | Expert Tips For Publishing in JACC Journals and Cardiovascular Health Promotion

October 19, 2018

Featured Webinar

Join Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC, editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), Nov. 29 at 9:30 a.m. ET, to learn techniques and strategies for publishing in high-impact journals.

Archived Webinar: Get Expert Advice on Publishing in JACC Journals From Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC

October 15, 2018

Featured Webinar

Learn techniques and strategies for publishing in high-impact journals directly from the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) Editor-in-Chief Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC.

FIT Member Spotlight | Gurukripa N. Kowlgi, MBBS

October 12, 2018 | Sena Kilic, MD

Feature Interview

Each month, the ACC On-Call For FITs Newsletter highlights the achievements of one FIT. The Section would like to recognize Gurukripa N. Kowlgi, MBBS, cardiology FIT at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, VA. In this interview, conducted by Sena Kilic, MD, editor-in-chief of the ACC On-Call For FITs Newsletter, Kowlgi describes his involvement with the ACC, plans after fellowship, interests outside of cardiology and advice for other FITs.

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!

New Academic Year, New Goals

September 19, 2018 | Karim Al-Azizi, MD, FACC

The first of July is an important date every year as Fellows in Training (FITs) at different levels of training are starting the year with new goals.

Review: ACC's ManageAnticoag App

September 19, 2018 | Sena Kilic, MD

App Review

Purpose: The purpose of ACC's ManageAnticoag App is to assist the provider in planning periprocedural anticoagulation, manage an acute bleed and develop a restart approach for patients in whom anticoagulation has been or is planning to be interrupted in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.

FIT September Spotlight: Heval Mohamed Kelli, MD

September 19, 2018 | Heval Mohamed Kelli, MD ; Sena Kilic, MD

Career Development

Each month, the ACC On-Call For FITs Newsletter highlights the achievements of one FIT. The Section would like to recognize Heval Mohamed Kelli, MD, an FIT at Emory University in Atlanta.

ABIM/ACC Competency-Based Education Pilot in Internal Medicine-Cardiology

September 17, 2018

JACC Family of Journals

The American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIMs) competency-based pilot in internal-medicine cardiology may offer an opportunity for a paradigm shift in graduate medical education training of future cardiovascular specialists, according to a Fellows in Training/Early Career column published Sept. 10 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

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!

JACC CV Health Promotion Series Address Top 8 Risk Factors

September 7, 2018

JACC Family of Journals

A series of eight state-of-the-art reviews is now publishing in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC). One review is publishing each week, examining the top risk factors affecting the cardiovascular health of patients: diet, tobacco, lipid control/cholesterol, blood pressure, psychological health, weight, physical activity and blood sugar.

Latest Issue of Cardiology: Dog Days of August; Impact of AFib; Diabetes and CVD; More

August 27, 2018

Cardiology Magazine Highlights

Learn more about articles from the August issue of Cardiology magazine, YOUR member magazine! View the “Dog Days of August” photo gallery featuring cardiovascular professionals and their dogs from around the world.

Feature | Why I Chose Preventive Cardiology

August 23, 2018

Feature Article

On Valentine’s Day 1994, I was 5 years old and carefully crafting a card for my grandparents in art class. I remember gluing a white lace heart onto a red sheet of construction paper, excited to share my masterpiece. My grandfather picked me up from the bus stop that afternoon. Once home, he held his chest and reported pain. He tragically died in route to the hospital from a massive myocardial infarction at the age of 61. While I cannot recall if my grandfather’s early death was the impetus for my longstanding aspiration to become a cardiologist, it undoubtedly influenced my interest in preventive cardiology.

Save the Date: Join ACC’s Next Twitter Journal Club

August 18, 2018

Save the Date

Save the date for the next ACC Twitter Journal Club on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 3 - 4 p.m. ET! ACC Journal Club faculty members Dipti Itchhaporia, MD, FACC, and John Ryan, MD, FACC. Itchhaporia AND Ryan will be joined by Annabelle Volgman, MD, FACC, ACC Cardiovascular Disease in Women committee member; Andrew Freeman, MD, FACC, ACC Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Section council member; and Dave Dixon, PharmD, FACC, ACC Diabetes and Cardiometabolic Disorder sub-section member, to discuss some of the hottest topics from ESC Congress 2018 in Munich.

Fellows in 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!

HFrF: Heart Fellow With Reduced Function

August 15, 2018 | Taimur Safder, MD

Career Development

In these first few weeks as a new cardiology fellow, it feels like I have seen as many low ejection fraction left ventricles as I did in my entire residency.

Exploring the Physician Scientist Portal in U.S. Academic Institutions

August 15, 2018 | Olivia Hung, MD , FACC ; Anita Saraf, MD, PhD

Education

As medical practice becomes more complex and biomedical research evolves as an amalgam of multiple disciplines, the path for those attempting to bridge medicine and research becomes more circuitous and difficult to navigate.

What FITs Must Know About ACC's APM Framework

August 15, 2018 | Sena Kilic, MD

Advocacy at the ACC

The practice of medicine is shifting toward value-based care, making it crucial that physicians play an active role in developing and participating in payments models that are flexible, innovative and outcome-focused.

Electrophysiology Without Borders

August 7, 2018

JACC Family of Journals

Although complications can occur, Fellows in Training (FITs) and Early Career cardiologists may benefit from involving themselves in the subfield of “humanitarian electrophysiology” at home and abroad, according to an FIT/Early Career column published July 30 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Geoffrey Rubin, MD, describes his experiences training abroad and notes that it is eye-opening to leave the comfort zone and daily routines of a resource-laden U.S. medical center, especially for training physicians. MORE...

Latest Issue of Cardiology: Obesity and CVD; Diversity and Inclusion in Medicine; More

July 30, 2018

Cardiology Magazine Highlights

The latest issue of Cardiology looks at the impact of obesity on cardiovascular disease and tips on how to talk with patients.

JACC Now Offers European CME Credit

July 23, 2018

JACC Family of Journals

Clinicians can now earn European Continuing Medical Education (ECME) credits by completing online activities for select Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) articles. The Journal is offering two ECME credits per month upon successful completion of related self-assessment questions for each article.

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Practice Made Perfect Podcast: Transforming Care in a Value Environment

July 23, 2018

Featured Podcast

In the latest Practice Made Perfect podcast episode, Cathleen Biga, MSN, RN, provides an overview of the current value environment of patient care and how to transition from fee-for-service to an alternative payment model, with a focus on quality payment programs.

Critical Care Cardiology: A Conversation With Mourad Senussi, MD

July 18, 2018 | Ahmad Masri, MD, FACC ; Mourad Senussi, MD

Feature Interview

July 18, 2018 | Ahmad Masri, MD & Mourad Senussi, MD
Education

The first coronary care unit was established in the 1960s in an attempt to provide more intensive care and close monitoring to patients with acute myocardial infarction. The surprising part is that it took decades for the discipline of critical care cardiology to emerge.

Training in ACHD: An Interview With Thomas M. Bashore, MD, FACC

July 18, 2018 | Jordan Awerbach, MD, FACC ; Thomas M. Bashore, MD, FACC

Jordan D. Awerbach, MD, MPH interviews Thomas M. Bashore, MD, FACC, who is a professor of medicine and senior vice chief of the Division of Cardiology at Duke University Medical Center. Bashore developed the Valvular Heart Disease and Adult Congenital Heart Disease programs at Duke while also showing an unparalleled commitment to teaching and mentoring Fellows in Training (FITs). Bashore previously served as the cardiology fellowship program director for 12 years and won the annual cardiology fellow teaching award so many times that it was eventually renamed the Thomas M. Bashore Annual Cardiology Fellow Award For Faculty Teaching in his honor.

Future of Quantitative Echocardiography For Trainees

July 17, 2018

JACC Family of Journals

By embracing change and evolution in design, echocardiography could lead diagnostic imaging and drive innovation, according to a Fellows in Training/Early Career column published July 16 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Attending ESC Congress? Meet With the JACC Journals Editors-in-Chief

July 13, 2018

Save the Date

The JACC Journals editorial board is hosting their annual open board meeting and reception during ESC Congress to meet and engage with aspiring and established researchers and JACC Journals reviewers. All individuals interested in learning more about the JACC family of journals are invited to attend.

Opioid Epidemic and Heart Transplantation: A Trainee's View

July 9, 2018

JACC Family of Journals

All health care professionals — regardless of specialty or degree — may need to more actively acknowledge the growing opioid epidemic and its impact on organ donation, according to a Fellows in Training/Early Career column published July 2 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Latest Issue of Cardiology: Interventions Now Live

June 28, 2018

Cardiology Magazine Highlights

The latest issue of Cardiology: Interventions highlights key trials and takeaways from SCAI, HRS and EuroPCR.

Message From Sena Kilic, MD

June 20, 2018 | Sena Kilic, MD

Announcements

I am excited to serve as the new editor-in-chief for the ACC On-Call For FITs monthly newsletter. By way of introduction, I am currently chief cardiology fellow at Brown University in Providence, RI. I joined the ACC in 2014 as a medical resident and have been an active member ever since, beginning at my state chapter and expanding my engagement to the national level with a seat at the ACC FIT Section Leadership Council.

Cardio-Oncology For GenNext: A Missing Piece of the Training Puzzle

June 18, 2018

JACC Family of Journals

Providing the next generation of Fellows in Training (FITs) with knowledge and training in cardio-oncology may be necessary to address challenges in improving the quality of life and care of cancer patients, according to an FIT/Early Career column published June 18 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

The Heart Team: A Powerful Paradigm For Future Training of CV Surgeons

June 15, 2018

JACC Family of Journals

A paradigm shift in cardiothoracic surgery training known as the "heart team" may have created an integrated educational approach between heart surgery and cardiology, according to a Fellows in Training/Early Career column published June 4 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Apply For the 2019 Research and Career Development Awards

June 14, 2018

Educational Opportunities

The ACC is proud to support the next generation of cardiovascular research legends. Submissions are now being accepted for the 2019 Research & Career Development Awards, which help to fund six FIT and Early Career researchers with $70k in funding to pursue a year of research.

Tell Your Library You Are Looking For Cardiology Answers

June 11, 2018

Through an institutional-level JACC Journals subscription, your entire organization can access the latest clinical findings, practice-changing science, visual abstracts and expert commentary uniquely provided by the family of JACC Journals.

Upcoming Webinar: Get Expert Advice on Publishing in JACC Journals With Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC

May 29, 2018

Save the Date

Join Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC, editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), June 13 at 9 a.m. ET, for a webinar on techniques and strategies for publishing in high-impact journals. Fuster will share his expertise in working with researchers and authors throughout the research publishing cycle, how to develop papers for premium publications and how publishing in JACC provides the opportunity to broadly disseminate findings.

New Podcast Series Highlights Career and Leadership Development

May 17, 2018

Featured Podcast

The second episode in a new podcast series developed by ACC President C. Michael Valentine, MD, FACC, Practice Made Perfect, is now live. In this episode, Valentine and Pamela S. Douglas, MD, MACC, discuss finding a job after fellowship.

Secondary use of shared data may be an important adjunctive resource for Fellow in Training and Early Career investigators to complement primary data generation, as they are believed to be at the forefront of shared data consumption, according to a Fellows in Training/Early Career column published April 30 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Looking Through the Global STEMI Prism

April 18, 2018

April 18, 2018 | Paul W. Armstrong, MD, FACC; Juan Simon Rico-Mesa, MD; Jianqiang Li, MD; Konstantinos Stathogiannis, MD, PhD
International

The challenges in delivering high quality ST-elevation myocardial infarction care is universal, and the following article provides stories from three individuals who have experienced STEMI in various parts of the world.

Debunking the “Hidden Curriculum”

April 18, 2018 | Katharine Clapham, MD

Career Development

As a second-year medical student, I sat in a crowded auditorium for a lecture on how to successfully manage the upcoming clinical rotations.

Reflections From an International CMR Meeting

April 18, 2018 | Gaurav Gulsin, MB ChB

ACC Chapters

In February 2018, the international cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) community converged in Barcelona for CMR 2018, a joint EuroCMR/Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR) meeting organized by the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging.

The Current State of ACHD Care and Training

April 13, 2018

April 13, 2018 | Jordan Awerbach, MD
Education

Most children born with congenital heart disease (CHD) in the U.S. today are expected to survive into adulthood. As patient outcomes became more successful over time, the demographics shifted such that adults with CHD began to outnumber pediatric patients.

Interventional Structural Heart Disease Training – The Passion, Challenges and Hope

April 13, 2018

April 13, 2018 | Avnish Tripathi MD, PhD, MPH & Harleen Chahil, MD
Education

The success of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and the fast-paced innovation in percutaneous mitral valve repair have heightened interest in structural interventional cardiology.

Women and Peripheral Arterial Disease

April 13, 2018

April 13, 2018 | Erica Flores, MD
Education

The ACC, along with the rest of the nation, recently recognized women’s heart disease throughout the entire month February. Therefore, it is appropriate to focus on where we are today with women and peripheral arterial disease (PAD).

Two Newest JACC Journals Now on PubMed, PubMed Central

April 13, 2018

JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology has been accepted for full indexing in PubMed, a free, online archive powered by the National Institutes of Health's National Library of Medicine (NIH/NLM). The database comprises more than 28 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals and online books.

Addressing Psychological Comorbidities in Cardiology Training

April 5, 2018

Incorporating a psychosocial perspective into cardiology practice may be necessary for physicians to recognize and understand mental health effects of illness in patients, according to a Fellows in Training/Early Career column published April 2 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

JACC Journals Call For Papers From FIT/Early Career Community

April 2, 2018

The JACC Journals’ editors are seeking submissions for their Fellows in Training/Early Career Column for publication.

Message From Ada C. Stefanescu Schmidt, MD MSc

March 28, 2018

March 28, 2018 | Ada C. Stefanescu Schmidt, MD MSc

Happy Spring! We hope you had the chance to attend some of the FIT sessions at ACC.18 earlier this month, or read about them on Twitter and Facebook.

Balancing Success and Well-Being: A Role For Professional Coaching

March 28, 2018

March 28, 2018 | Akl C. Fahed, MD, MPH
Career Development

Shortly after matching in cardiology, FITs feel pressed to make several career choices. From subspecialty decision to practice type, there is a struggle to find a research or clinical niche. In medical school and residency, we followed defined patterns of success.

FIT Boot Camp in Mexico City

March 28, 2018

March 28, 2018 | Antonio Jordan-Rios, MD
International

Earlier this month, the Cardiovascular Fellows Boot Camp took place in Mexico City, becoming the very first of its kind in Mexico.

Artificial Intelligence For FITs

March 28, 2018

March 28, 2018 | Ahmad Masri, MD
Education

The introduction of electronic medical record systems and digital archiving of medical images has revolutionized health care delivery and led to the daily accumulation of terabytes of data.

Food For Thought: Our Role in Promoting Evidence-Based Balanced Nutrition Counselling

March 28, 2018

March 28, 2018 | Christine Pacheco, MD
Education

My brother, an engineer, recently asked me what my thoughts were on several types of diets, including the ketogenic diet.

The Perfect ECMO Candidate

March 19, 2018

Although trainees become technically proficient at initiating extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and grow accustomed to the pressure of cannulating patients in unstable scenarios, there is still much to learn when it comes to the decision-making progress, according to a Fellows in Training/Early Career column published March 5 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Palliative Care Education in Cardiology

March 19, 2018

Despite cardiologists’ widespread interest in developing palliative care skills, additional training may be needed to develop expertise in this arena, according to a Fellows in Training/Early Career column published March 19 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

PCSK9 Competitive Grant Program

February 26, 2018 | Bethany Doran, MD
Education

The medical industry is at a crossroads. A recent New York Times article highlighting emerging partnerships between hospitals, such as the Cleveland Clinic with Oscar Health and Aetna with CVS, signals a period of increased corporate collaboration. In addition, partnerships between the medical field and technology giants such as Amazon, Google’s Verily Health and IBM Watson suggest new potential for technologic innovation and acceleration of data driven research.

JACC Journals to Host Website User Feedback Session During ACC.18

March 5, 2018

Are you a regular user of the JACC Journals website? The JACC Customer Advisory Forum for Product Excellence (CAFÉ ) team is looking for feedback from JACC.org users who have ideas for future improvements and enhancements.

2018 Careers in Heart Failure & Transplant Symposium

January 17, 2017
Education

A Sneak Peek at ACC.18 Offerings For FITs

Fellowship Training During Natural Disasters: My Experience in Puerto Rico

January 17, 2018

January 17, 2017 | Carla P. Rodriguez, MD
International

As fellows, we are told that we will face many challenges, from long hours to the emotionally draining work, some of which might cause us doubt ourselves and the purpose of our effort.

Interview With Holger Thiele, MD

December 13, 2017

December 13, 2017 | Holger Thiele, MD
Education

Holger Thiele, MD, director of cardiology at Leipzig University Hospital in Leipzig, Germany, is the primary investigator for the both the IABP SHOCK II and CULPRIT-SHOCK trials.

Interview With Thomas M. Munger, MD, FACC

December 13, 2017

December 13, 2017 | Thomas M. Munger, MD, FACC
Education

In an interview conducted by Vaibhav R. Vaidya, MBBS, Fellow in Training (FIT) at Mayo Clinic, Thomas M. Munger, MD, FACC, chair of Heart Rhythm Division of Cardiovascular Diseases at Mayo Clinic, discusses the challenges and joys of administration, and gives advice to budding cardiac electrophysiologists.

Academic Cardiology in the UK

December 13, 2017

December 13, 2017 | Gaurav S. Gulsin, BSc, MBChB, MRCP
International

An abundance of research opportunities are available to cardiology FITs seeking to engage in postgraduate research in the U.K. Once enrolled into a cardiology specialty training program, FITs in the U.K. are expected to gain a postgraduate research-based PhD or MD prior to completion of residency.

Procedural Boot Camps For Cardiology FITs: Time to Innovate

December 13, 2017

December 13, 2017 | Ahmad Masri, MD
Career Development

Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship is the largest ACGME-accredited fellowship participating in the National Residency Matching Program, with 866 FIT positions offered in 2017.

Mohammad-Ali Jazayeri, MD and Hussein Abu Daya, MD, FIT

ACC Legislative Conference 2017 – A Tour de Force in Advocacy Education for Fellows in Training!

December 1, 2017

December 1, 2017 | Mohammad-Ali Jazayeri, MD and Hussein Abu Daya, MD
Advocacy

The 2017 ACC Legislative Conference featured an excellent inaugural pre-conference program for FITs and Early Career members on Sept. 10 at the Fairmont Hotel, a stone’s throw from the ACC Heart House in Washington, DC. The following is a rundown of the major highlights from the FIT and Early Career pre-conference session.

ACC Legislative Conference 2017 – A Message to the Fellow in Training Grassroots

December 1, 2017

December 1, 2017 | Mohammad-Ali Jazayeri, MD
Chapter Engagement

The recent ACC Legislative Conference took place September 10 – 12 at the Fairmont Hotel in Washington, DC and on Capitol Hill. Among the conference highlights for FITs and Early Career Section members was the inaugural pre-conference held on Sept. 10.

Digital Innovation at the ACC

November 27, 2017

November 22, 2017 | Arash Harzand, MD
Career Development

Below is a conversation with ACC Chief Innovation Officer John Rumsfeld, MD, PhD, FACC, and FIT Salim Hayek, MD, about the recently announced Innovation Member Section.

November 22, 2017

November 22, 2017 | Emily Lau, MD and Nidhi Madan, MD
Career Development

Last month, hundreds of members of the ACC – cardiologists, allied health professionals and FITs – headed to Capitol Hill to meet with congressional leaders to discuss the work that the ACC community has been doing to improve cardiovascular care for their patients.

Early-Career Academic Cardiology: The Challenges Continue

October 25, 2017

The global status of early-career academic cardiology remains uncertain. This is among the conclusions of the Early Career Section Academic Working Group of the ACC, in a report of their study assessing the current status and challenges for this group, published Oct. 23 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Are You a Good Leader?

October 18, 2017

October 18, 2017 | Sawan Jalnapurkar, MD
Career Development

From leading bedside rounds to representing the medical community in Congress, from medical school to being a practicing physician, we wear the dual hat of a leader and a physician. Paradoxically, leadership training has not been part of most official fellowship curricula.

Conversations with Cardiologists: Dr. Joseph Rogers – Part 1

October 18, 2017

October 18, 2017 | Bethany Doran, MD
Career Development

I. Preface - Joseph Rogers, MD, FACC, currently the interim chair of medicine at Duke University Hospital, came to Duke University in 2004 from Washington University in St. Louis, where he had built the cardiac transplant and mechanical circulatory support program.

Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program: Present Challenges and Future Refinements

October 18, 2017

October 18, 2017 | Moustafa Elsheshtawy, MD
Education

The morbidity, mortality and cost associated with hospital readmissions, especially in the Medicare population, is a growing concern. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has implemented many initiatives to reduce hospital readmission rates, including the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP).

Navigating a Career in Cardiac Imaging: A FIT Perspective

October 2, 2017

September 29, 2017 | Ahmad Masri, MD
Education

Imaging has become an integral part of cardiology. Although often times not thought of as an imaging modality, the first true form of cardiac imaging was selective coronary angiography (Mason Sones, 1958) that revolutionized our specialty. Decades later, non-invasive means of imaging the heart have surfaced, such as echocardiography, nuclear imaging, computed tomography and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging.

MACRA - A Brief Review

September 29, 2017

September 29, 2017 | Charles Beale, MD
Education

Another calendar year has passed, and so has this year’s ACC Legislative Conference in Washington, DC. The ACC has continued to promote advocacy for our patients and our members. They have been instrumental in preparation for us to remain legislatively responsible and educated with regards to the implementation of Medicare Access and Chip Reauthorization Act (MACRA).

Transitioning Care of the Adult Patient with Congenital Heart Disease

September 29, 2017

September 20, 2017

September 20, 2017 | Russell C. Raphaely, MD
Career Development

Russell C. Raphaely, MD, is one of the founding fathers of pediatric cardiac critical care. Raphaely graduated from New York Medical College in 1964.

Efficient Debt Management and Physician Mortgages

September 20, 2017

September 20, 2017 | Marshall Weintraub, CFP® and Michael Merrill, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®
Career Development

Debt. Most physicians become familiar with it in one way or another throughout their careers; whether it takes the shape of student loans, credit card balances or a mortgage.

Career Development: Three Keys to Life-long Learning

September 20, 2017

September 20, 2017 | Edinrin Obasare, MD
Career Development

"Go where the learning is!" This quote was declared by professor Everard Barton, MBBS, chairman of internal medicine at my medical school alma mater.

Apply for ACC’s Membership Committee by Sept. 22

September 13, 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.

Father’s Day: Raising a Family in the Profession of Medicine

September 7, 2017

In a recent issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Michael A. Lee, MD, and his son, Michael Lee, Jr., MD, JD, share heart-felt stories about their experiences growing up in the difficult, yet rewarding profession of medicine. They discuss the sacrifices that come with being a doctor, but also the importance of remaining devoted to both patients and family.

Get Involved at ACC Legislative Conference 2017

August 16, 2017

August 16, 2017 | Hena Patel, MD
Advocacy

Every day, cardiologists confront challenges to providing the best possible care for patients, including the threat of liability lawsuits, mandates for electronic medical records, and scope of practice expansions, just to name a few.

Chapter Engagement – FIT Forums and Transition to Practice

August 16, 2017

August 16, 2017 | Edinrin Obasare, MD
Chapter Engagement

As summer comes to its final month we reflect on the changes that propel us to the next season of our lives. This is an exciting and busy time for everyone. It also presents the opportunity to take part in activities our ACC state chapters offer.

FIT August Spotlight: Aaron Kithcart, MD, PhD

August 16, 2017

August 16, 2017 | Aaron Kithcart, MD, PhD
Career Development

Each month, the Fellows in Training (FIT) Section newsletter, ACC On-Call, highlights the achievements of one FIT. The Section would like to recognize Aaron Kithcart, MD, PhD, an FIT at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA.

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.

FIT July Spotlight: Georges Ephrem, MD, MSc

July 19, 2017

July 19, 2017 | Georges Ephrem, MD, MSc
Career Development

Each month, the Fellows in Training (FIT) Section newsletter, ACC On-Call, highlights the achievements of one FIT. The Section would like to recognize Georges Ephrem, MD, MSc, an adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) FIT at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA.

Investment Risks – Short-Term vs. Long-Term

July 19, 2017

July 19, 2017 | Marshall Weintraub, CFP, and Michael Merrill, CFP, CLU, ChFC
Career Development

Misaligning your investment allocation with your time horizon is a common mistake if you are not familiar with different types of risk. What do we mean by this?

Welcome Letter From the FIT Section Chair Poonam Velagapudi, MD, MS

July 19, 2017

July 19, 2017 | Poonam Velagapudi, MD, MS
Career Development

Dear Colleagues: Welcome to the start of the 2017 – 2018 academic year and a special welcome to our incoming Fellows in Training (FITs) from around the world!

Mentoring Women: What Men and Women Should Know

June 23, 2017

June 22, 2017 | Jenine John, MD
Career Development

You may have some concerns about whether you can mentor women well. Rest assured that the process is not much different from mentoring men, and it is generally more productive to focus on the similarities between the genders. By keeping a few things in mind, though, you can maximize the effectiveness of the mentoring relationship.

Mentoring: Are You Doing It Right?

June 23, 2017

June 22, 2017 | Jenine John, MD
Career Development

Each of us in cardiology, wherever we are in our career, is in a position to be a mentor. Think about who you are mentoring. Are they aware that you are their mentor? Do you know how their career is progressing and what their current struggles are? Are your mentees a good mix of men and women, and is there a good racial mix?

QI and Health Care Transformation: An Interview With William Borden, MD, FACC

June 22, 2017

June 22, 2017 | Ben Kenigsberg, MD
Advocacy

William Borden, MD, FACC, is an associate professor of medicine and health policy, and the director of health care delivery transformation at the George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates in Washington, D.C. His clinical focus is in preventive cardiology, and he works both in policy and operationally on delivering high-value care.

Creating the ACHD FIT Work Group

June 22, 2017

June 22, 2017 | Georges Ephrem, MD
Education

Mark Victor Hansen once said, “You control your future, your destiny. What you think about comes about. By recording your dreams and goals on paper, you set in motion the process of becoming the person you most want to be.” Nowhere is this more relevant than in medical education.

Cardiology Training ‘Across the Pond’

June 22, 2017

June 22, 2017 | Amardeep Dastidar, MBBS
International

Cardiology is one of the most popular specialties in medicine. Entry to the training program remains highly competitive and potential FITs often go the 'extra mile' to keep up with the competition. Entry to cardiology training in the U.K. is possible following successful completion of the foundation program training (two years) followed by core training program (two years). The latter has two possible routes leading to entry into cardiology training: Core Medical Training (CMT); or Acute Care Common Stem - Acute Medicine.

Top 5 Things I Wish I Had Known: Transitioning from FIT to Early Career and Beyond

June 22, 2017

June 22, 2017 | Daniel Addison, MD, and Nishant R. Shah, MD, MPH, MSc
Career Development

Many of the decisions we make as fellows-in-training (FITs) or as Early Career physicians can have long-lasting impact on our careers, and yet we often make these decisions with limited insight or guidance.

Med-Peds Impact on Adult Congenital Heart Disease

June 22, 2017

June 22, 2017 | Jennifer Gerardin, MD
Education

This year the combined specialty of internal medicine – pediatrics (Med-Peds) turns 50 years old. Med-Peds physicians have made an impact on primary care and hospital medicine but a quarter of all graduates pursue subspecialty training in pediatrics, internal medicine or a combined fellowship. Many enter subspecialty care with a plan of finding a way to continue to combine these fields and navigating both systems. Within cardiology, adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) has been that field. In the U.S., Med-Peds physicians have been there since the beginning caring for ACHD patients and shaping the field.

FIT June Spotlight: Chad J. Zack, MD

June 21, 2017

June 21, 2017 | Chad J. Zack, MD
Career Development

Each month, the Fellows in Training (FIT) Section newsletter, ACC On-Call, highlights the achievements of one cardiology FIT. The Section would like to recognize Chad J. Zack, MD, an FIT at Mayo Clinic, as the 'star FIT' for the month of June. Zack describes his research interests, hobbies, career goals and involvement with the ACC in a short interview below.

Saving For a Child's College

June 21, 2017

June 21, 2017 | Marshall Weintraub, CFP, and Michael Merrill, CFP, CLU, ChFC
Career Development

Saving for a child's higher education often gets put on hold as physicians and their families go through their final years of training. Paying off credit cards, replenishing emergency reserves, and home purchases are common priorities shortly after household incomes increase. Once the dust has settled, one of the next questions parents reflect on becomes, "how do we plan for our children's education?" This article will review educational cost and inflation trends before turning to 529 plans.

Conversations With Cardiologists: Akshay Khandelwal, MD, FACC

April 27, 2017 | Prasad Gunesakaran, MD
Advocacy

The Physician Payments Sunshine Act, also referred to as the Open Payments Program, aims to enhance transparency of financial interactions between the pharmaceutical/device manufacturing industry and physicians. It requires public release of all financial transactions between covered recipients and manufacturers and those between covered recipients and group purchasing organizations (GPO).

Searching the Patent Literature – A Valuable Skill For Cardiology Fellows, Even if You Never File One!

April 27, 2017

April 27, 2017 | Junaid Zaman, MD
Education

As a FIT, we have to search the medical literature and keep abreast of the latest clinical practice guidelines. However, filing a provisional patent after the Stanford Biodesign Innovation Course provided first-hand experience in an equally fascinating source of knowledge and ideas: the patent literature. Whether you’re filing a patent or just browsing technologies that may shape the future, knowing how to rapidly screen large volumes of intellectual property filings is a skill that can yield insight into technology transfers and afford opportunities in medtech.

H.R. 1155: A Win For Team-Based Care

April 27, 2017

April 27, 2017 | Sandeep Krishnan, MD
Advocacy

The importance of a team approach has long been supported and advocated by the ACC, AHA, and ESC guideline writing groups. However, the adoption of a true heart team inclusive of all providers including advanced practice providers (APPs), has eluded many practices and institutions until recently as it is a fairly new concept in cardiology. One thing that I appreciate about the ACC is its longstanding emphasis on advocating for physicians, patients, and for all cardiovascular team members including nurses, APPs, and cardiovascular technologists.

Women’s Cardiovascular Health: Furthering the Cause as an FIT

April 27, 2017

April 27, 2017 | Sanah Christopher, MD
Career Development

It is a well known fact that the diagnosis of coronary artery disease is often delayed in women. Furthermore, heart disease is noted to be the leading cause of death in older women and the third most common cause of death in women globally. Fortunately, initiatives to improve the diagnosis and management of coronary artery disease in women are bringing increased awareness to the cause.

Conversations With Cardiologists: Thad Waites, MD, FACC

April 19, 2017

April 19, 2017 | Thad Waites, MD, FACC
Education

Aaron Kithcart, MD, PhD, and Sandeep Krishnan, MD, recently sat down with Thad Waites, MD, FACC, chair of ACC's Health Affairs Committee (HAC) and a leading voice in the ACC, to get his thoughts on advocacy and learn about his journey to becoming an advocate for the ACC.

FIT Recap of ACC.17

April 19, 2017

April 19, 2017 | Akhil Narang, MD
Education

ACC.17 is officially in the books! ACC's 66th Annual Scientific Session was a resounding success with nearly 20,000 cardiovascular professionals gathering in our nation's capital.

FIT April Spotlight: Srinath Adusumalli, MD

April 19, 2017

April 19, 2017 | Srinath Adusumalli, MD
Career Development

Each month, the Fellows in Training (FIT) Section newsletter, ACC On-Call, will highlight the achievements of one cardiology FIT. The Section would like to recognize Srinath (Sri) Adusumalli, MD, chief fellow at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, as the 'star FIT' for the month of April.

Responding to FIT Needs: Developing ACC’s SHD Fellowship Program Database

April 19, 2017

April 19, 2017 | Bharath Rajagopalan, MD
Career Development

The field of structural heart disease (SHD) interventions has grown significantly over the last decade. With the recent advances in the field of adult and pediatric SHD, there has been an increase in demand for cardiologists who are trained and proficient in performing these procedures.

Nutrition and Prevention of CVD: An Interview With Gary Fraser, MBChB, FACC

March 30, 2017

March 30, 2017 | Tushar Tuliani, MD
Education

In an interview with Tushar Tuliani, MD, a Fellow in Training (FIT) at the Loma Linda University, California, Gary Fraser, MBChB, FACC, professor of preventive medicine at Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and cardiologist at Loma Linda University Medical Center and Veterans Affairs Loma Linda Healthcare System, discusses the importance of lifestyle modification in the prevention of heart disease and the challenges faced by researchers in nutrition health.

Vascular Medicine: It’s Time to Change the Way We Educate Young Medical Professionals

March 30, 2017

March 30, 2017 | Andrew Prouse, MD
Education

A particularly concerning issue as a professional training in cardiovascular disease is the common response by medical housestaff when presented with peripheral vascular disease or the “cold leg” in the middle of the night, which is to refer to consult services other than cardiovascular medicine.

The First Step to Modernize Cardiology’s Attitude Toward Women: Train Your Brain

March 30, 2017

March 30, 2017 | Jenine John, MD
Career Development

Female cardiologists may not face as many challenges in the workplace as in the past, but progress is stagnating, and we still have a ways to go. As FITs, both male and female, we are the future of cardiology.

Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging Fellowships: Finding, Applying, and Points to Consider

March 30, 2017

March 30, 2017 | Peter Flueckiger, MD
Education

Advanced cardiovascular imaging fellowships are a relatively recent development in cardiovascular medicine training. The need for imaging training programs has arisen due to advances in multiple cardiovascular imaging modalities, specifically computed tomography (CT), cardiac MR (CMR), echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology.

Balancing ACHD and Other Cardiology Specialties – Part 3: The Future of ACHD

March 30, 2017

March 30, 2017 | Jennifer Gerardin, MD
Education

This is the final segment of a three-part interview with five adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) physicians at Emory University and Texas Children’s Hospital. The first article focused on why these ACHD physicians pursued this career pathway and who influenced their decision. The second part focused on how they balanced ACHD, adult or pediatric cardiology and additional sub-specialty training. This final part is their advice to trainees and their opinion on the future of the field.

Conversations With Cardiologists: Andrew Kates, MD, FACC

March 15, 2017

March 15, 2017 | Andrew Kates, MD, FACC
Education

'Conversations With Cardiologists' highlights prominent cardiologists throughout the country and shares their invaluable insight on cardiology and sage advice for Fellows in Training (FITs).

FIT March Spotlight: Salim S. Hayek, MD

March 15, 2017

March 15, 2017 | Salim S. Hayek, MD
Career Development

Each month, the Fellows in Training (FIT) Section newsletter, ACC On-Call, will highlight the achievements of one cardiology FIT. The Section would like to recognize Salim S. Hayek, MD, an FIT at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA, as the 'star FIT' for the month of March.

Small Fish in a Big Pond

March 15, 2017

March 15, 2017 | Allen Ligon, MD
Career Development

Since 2010, the Centers for Disease Control have published data reporting there are currently more adults (>18 years old) than children living with congenital heart disease (CHD) in the U.S. This speaks to the emphasis that needs to be placed on CHD education for all cardiologists, especially trainees, as the number of these patients is expected to continue to grow.

The Role of EHRs on Physician Burnout

March 2, 2017

March 2, 2017 | James E. Tcheng, MD, FACC
Career Development

Physician burnout has many undesirable consequences, including negative impacts on the delivery and quality of patient care, physician career dissatisfaction and adverse effects on personal and family health and life.

An Update from ACC’s PA Chapter on Fall 2016 Events

February 24, 2017

February 15, 2017

February 15, 2017 | Hassan Mir, MD
Career Development

Each month, the Fellows in Training (FIT) Section newsletter, ACC On-Call, will highlight the achievements of one cardiology FIT. The Section would like to recognize Hassan Mir, MD, an FIT at McMaster University, as the 'star FIT' for the month of February.

ACC Members and Staff Support National Wear Red Day

February 15, 2017

February 15, 2017 | Poonam Velagapudi, MD, MS
Section Update

National Wear Red Day is observed on the first Friday of February every year to bring to attention the fact that heart disease is the most common cause of death among women and to raise awareness about women's heart health.

Cardiology Subspecialties: Perspectives to Explore For Female FITs

January 26, 2017

January 26, 2017 | Sanah Christopher, MD
Career Development

Committing to sub-specialty training after cardiology fellowship can be one of the most challenging decisions faced by FITs. Current estimates for female FITs in cardiology training programs are at 15 – 18 percent, however, the percentage of female FITs in sub-specialty training tends to be much lower.

Conversations With Cardiologists: Luigi Di Biase, MD, FACC

January 26, 2017

January 26, 2017 | Krishna Pothineni, MD
Education

Krishna Pothineni, MD, recently sat down with Di Biase to learn more about his career journey in electrophysiology, and his words of advice for prospective and current electrophysiology (EP) FITs. Luigi Di Biase, MD, FACC, is the section head of electrophysiology at Montefiore/Albert Einstein Medical Center in New York.

Conversation With Cardiologists: Mark Drazner, MD, FACC

January 25, 2017

January 25, 2017 | Purav Mody, MD
Education

Mark Drazner, MD, FACC, is the clinical chief of cardiology, medical director of the Heart Failure, LVAD and Heart Transplantation Program and a professor of medicine at UT Southwestern Texas.

Importance of Connecting With Leaders at ACC’s Regional Meetings

January 25, 2017

January, 25 | Prasad Gunasekaran, MD
Chapter Engagement

FITs in Kansas have had the distinct honor of hosting three successive presidents of the ACC, Patrick T. O’Gara, MD , MACC; Kim A. Williams Sr., MD, MACC; and Richard A. Chazal, MD, FACC, to preside over the chapter’s annual cardiovascular symposium. The welcome dinner served as the perfect platform for FITs to interact in an informal manner with ACC leadership on pertinent topics.

Transoceanic Fellows in Training Jeopardy

January 25, 2017

January 25, 2017 | Monica Verdoia, MD
International

Investing in the next generation of cardiologists has been the goal of cardiovascular medical societies, both in the United States and Italy, over the last few years. FITs appreciate opportunities and new initiatives to promote learning and networking.

FIT January Spotlight: Bharath Rajagopalan, MD

January 18, 2017

January 18, 2017 | Bharath Rajagopalan, MD
Career Development

Each month, the Fellows in Training (FIT) Section newsletter, ACC On-Call, will highlight the achievements of one cardiology FIT.

The Quest For a Fellowship in Structural Heart Disease

January 18, 2017

January 18, 2017 | Andrew M. Goldsweig, MD, FACC, RPVI
Career Development

As an internal medicine resident, I stood in the back corner of the cardiac catheterization laboratory, behind thirty cardiologists, witnessing our hospital's first transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).

A Sneak Peek of ACC.17 Offerings For FITs

January 18, 2017

January 18, 2017
Education

Fellows in Training (FITs) will begin their cardiology careers in a changing, more complex health care scenario that includes multiple specialty choices, different reimbursement and team management approaches, and intriguing new treatment options.

Conversations With Cardiologists: Rick A. Nishimura, MD, MACC

January 18, 2017

January 18, 2017 | Rick A. Nishimura, MD, MACC
Education

In an interview with Sherry-Ann Brown, MD, PhD, and Megha Prasad, MD, Fellows in Training (FITs) at Mayo Clinic, Rick A. Nishimura, MD, MACC, Judd and Mary Morris Leighton Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic, discusses his achievements, mentorship, the future of cardiology and physician burnout.

Advice For Young Cardiologists in Pursuit of Excellence

December 20, 2016

December 20, 2016 | Carlos Barrero, MD, FACC
International

Thoughts from Carlos Barrero, MD, FACC, immediate past governor of ACC’s Argentina Chapter, regarding a recently published article by Ignacio M. Seropian, MD.

Doing Research as a FIT in Argentina: ‘Mission Impossible’?

December 19, 2016

December 19, 2016 | Ignacio M. Seropian, MD
International

Argentina has a long tradition in cardiology. Rene Favoloro, MD, is considered by Argentineans as the pioneer of coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Julio Palmaz, MD, invented the Palmaz coronary stent and Juan Parodi, MD, performed the first endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Although most of these were performed abroad, Argentineans are aware of the importance of research to the field of cardiovascular medicine.

What Graduating Fellows Need to Know About Physician Burnout and EHRs in 2016 – Part I

December 19, 2016

December 19, 2016 | Sumit Som, MBBS
Career Development

This will be a two-part interview series with Dr. Timmapuri. Part I will focus on physician burnout in general and the Part II will specifically focus on the effect of EHRs on physician burnout.

Developing a Career in CMR: An Interview With W. Gregory Hundley, MD, FACC

December 19, 2016

December 19, 2016 | Peter M. Flueckiger, MD
Education

In an interview with W. Gregory Hundley, MD, professor of cardiology and radiology at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Balancing ACHD and Other Cardiology Specialties – Part 2: The Balancing Act

December 19, 2016

December 19, 2016 | Jennifer Gerardin, MD, FAAP
Education

This is the second of a three-part interview with five adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) physicians at Emory University and Texas Children’s Hospital. The first article focused on why these ACHD physicians pursued this career pathway and who influenced their decision. The second part focuses on how they balance these sub-specialties.

Conversations With Cardiologists: Richard A. Chazal, MD, FACC

December 14, 2016

December 14, 2016 | Richard A. Chazal, MD, FACC
Education

In an interview with Poonam Velagapudi, MD, MS, an interventional cardiology fellow in training (FIT) at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the FIT Section Leadership Council, ACC President Richard A. Chazal, MD, FACC, discusses his presidency, hot advocacy topics and more.

Celebrating the Holidays in House

December 14, 2016

December 14, 2016 | Michael P. Gannon, MD
Career Development

The winter months are marked with numerous holidays of varying religions, cultures and ethnicities. They are a time for celebration and joy with family and friends. FITs are no exception to this. However, a field of 24-hour care, 365 days a year can pose a hurdle.

FIT December Spotlight: Ada C. Stefanescu Schmidt, MD

December 14, 2016

December 14, 2016 | Ada C. Stefanescu Schmidt, MD
Career Development

Each month, the Fellows in Training (FIT) Section newsletter, ACC On-Call, will highlight the achievements of one cardiology FIT. The Section would like to recognize Ada C. Stefanescu Schmidt, MD, a cardiology fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, an FIT member of the Surgeons' Section Leadership Council, and a member of ACC’s Leadership Academy, as the 'star FIT' for the month of December. She describes her research interests, hobbies, career goals and involvement with the ACC in a short interview below.

Rising Interest Rates – Why the Fuss?

December 14, 2016

December 14, 2016 | Marshall Weintraub, CFP, and Michael Merrill, CFP, CLU, ChFC
Career Development

If you have tuned into the financial news recently, you may have heard about the Federal Reserve possibly raising interest rates in the near future. The Federal Reserve is the U.S.' central bank and is mandated with using monetary policy to control price stability (inflation) and achieve full employment (which does not mean unemployment is 0 percent), two measures of a healthy, stable economy.

Focus on ACC’s TN Chapter: Interview With Julie B. Damp, MD, FACC, and Robert N. Piana, MD, FACC

November 30, 2016

November 30, 2016 | Benjamin Holmes, MD
Chapter Engagement

Hoping to gain some insight into opportunities for involvement and leadership at the national level, I sat down with two members of ACC’s Tennessee Chapter who have served as chairs on national committees within the College. Julie Damp, MD, FACC, is a non-invasive cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee, where she is the associate program director of the Vanderbilt Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship Program. She currently serves as chair of the ACC Cardiovascular Training Section. Robert N. Piana, MD, FACC, is an interventional cardiologist and director of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Intervention Program, and is the immediate past chair of the ACC Coding Task Force, serving ex-officio as the College’s CPT Code Advisor.

Giving Thanks, While Preparing for the Next Season

November 30, 2016

November 30, 2016 | Daniel Addison, MD
Career Development

As we head into the holiday season with thanks-giving for the completion the start of another academic year, we recognize our achievements as we cast an eye on the next horizon. Many of us are faced with important decisions over this holiday season. These decisions range from how to prepare for a successful finish to the first year of cardiology fellowship, to the decision on jobs for the upcoming year. In this article I will focus on the decision to pursue additional sub-specialty training and a potential framework to aide in making a good transition.

Interview With Quebec-ACC Governor, Dr. Lawrence Rudski

November 30, 2016

November 30, 2016 | Michael Goldfarb, MD
International

Lawrence Rudski, MD, FACC, FASE, is the Quebec-ACC governor and president of the Canadian Society of Echocardiography. He is a professor of medicine at McGill University, Montreal Quebec; Director, Division of Cardiology and Director, Integrated Cardiovascular Center, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal Quebec Canada.

What is a Great Fellowship?

November 30, 2016

November 30, 2016 | Fernanda Erthal, MD
International

Recently, I was watching the Olympics games - yes, I am from Brazil and have to admit that even abroad I could not take my eyes from it – and was fascinated with the athletes. Watching the games, we get the false impression that the difference between a gold medal and no medal is a millisecond, one point, one detail. But if we take some time to look deeper, we realize that the real difference is the effort, dedication and passion of each athlete.

The Power of the People

November 30, 2016

November 30, 2016 | Sandeep Krishnan, MD
Advocacy

State legislatures are some of the most important institutions in our government today. As Congress remains gridlocked to degrees of the highest level, we are at a crossroads for how to move forward with the question of governance.

Current Training in Critical Care Cardiology

November 30, 2016

November 30, 2016 | Bram Geller, MD
Education

Critical care cardiology is a developing and evolving subspecialty within cardiology. The coronary care unit has evolved from a place where patients with an acute myocardial infarction could complete their infarct under medical supervision, to a complex intensive care unit supporting patients with mixed shock, respiratory failure and dependence on mechanical circulatory support devices.

The Importance of Engaging With Local ACC Chapters: An Interview With Vincent Figueredo, MD, FACC

November 17, 2016

November 17, 2016 | Edinrin Rae Obasare, MD
Chapter Engagement

Engaging in the ACC through your state chapter is exciting, rewarding, challenging, growth enhancing, and important in generating young leaders focused on eradicating cardiovascular disease.

AMA HOD Reaffirms Support For Access to Health Insurance, Value-Based Pricing For Prescription Drugs

November 17, 2016

November 17, 2016 | Aaron P. Kithcart, MD, PhD and Sunny Jhamnani, MD
Advocacy

The American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates (HOD) convened in Orlando, FL, this past weekend for its Interim Meeting to consider topics of importance to clinicians and to establish policy for the AMA.

Where Do You See Yourself in the Next 10 Years?

November 16, 2016

November 16, 2016 | Sahil Khera, MD
Career Development

Cardiology remains one of the most sought after specialties in medicine – fiercely competitive, gratifying and extremely demanding. With rapid advancements in device technology, pharmaceutical therapies, imaging modalities and procedural competencies we have more subspecialties than any other field in medicine to choose from.

Fellows Met the Masters at TCT 2016

November 16, 2016

November 16, 2016 | Deepika Narasimha, MD & Poonam Velagapudi, MD
Career Development

The recent TCT 2016 meeting was well attended by many notable ACC members. Roxana Mehran, MD, FACC, chair of ACC's Interventional Cardiology Section, co-director of TCT 2016, and co-author of the Platinum Diversity study presented at this meeting, hosted an exciting program titled 'Fellow Conversations with the Masters' for FITs.

FIT November Spotlight: Amanda Eilers, DO

November 16, 2016

November 16, 2016 | Amanda Eilers, DO
Career Development

Each month, the Fellows in Training (FIT) Section newsletter, ACC On-Call, will highlight the achievements of one cardiology FIT. The Section would like to recognize Amanda Eilers, DO, a cardiothoracic surgery fellow at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) and an FIT member of the Surgeons' Section Leadership Council, as the 'star FIT' for the month of November.

Conversations With Cardiologists: Kim Allan Williams Sr., MD, MACC

November 16, 2016

November 16, 2016 | Kim Allan Williams Sr., MD, MACC
Education

In an interview with Akhil Narang, MD, chair of the FIT Section, and an FIT at the University of Chicago, and Hena Patel, MD, an FIT at Rush University, Kim Allan Williams Sr., MD, MACC, immediate past-president of the ACC and chief of cardiology at Rush University Medical Center, discusses his involvement in the ACC, career challenges and accomplishments, and his advice for FITs.

Focus on PA-ACC: Family time!

October 27, 2016

October 27, 2016 | Edinrin Rae Obasare, MD
Chapter Engagement

Families – some we choose and others we find ourselves in. In most families, everyone rallies together to achieve a common worthwhile goal. The ACC is a large organization, with local state chapters which serve as the “smaller family” unit for ACC members. The Pennsylvania Chapter (PA-ACC) is my local ACC chapter/family.

ACC’s PA Chapter Update: A Productive Year For Western PA

October 27, 2016

October 27, 2016 | Megan Kamath, MD
Chapter Engagement

2016 is racing to a close and, boy, what a year it has been for the FITs in ACC’s Pennsylvania Chapter. February 2016 put the spotlight on women’s heart health and many Western PA FITs attended the Cardiovascular Disease and Women Conference held at Allegheny Health Network. Topics for discussion included peripartum cardiomyopathy, valvular heart disease in women, pre-eclampsia, and mid-life cardiovascular disease considerations.

Why Care About Being a Woman in Cardiology? Part II

October 27, 2016 | Jenine John, MD

Feature Article

My fellowship experience is, in a way, a case study on increasing the number of women in cardiology. My class consists of four women and one man. Yes, eighty percent of my cardiology fellowship year is female. We are probably making history here.

Fitness For the FIT: Practicing What You Preach, Part II

October 27, 2016

October 27, 2016 | Tushar Tuliani, MD
Education

In our quest to master disease processes and achieve academic glory, individual well-being takes a back seat. Medical education teaches us to be selfless and put others first. Can we provide quality care to our patients without taking care of ourselves? Numerous years of medical training kept me away from a daily routine of dedicated physical activity.

Experience of a Puerto Rican Fellow in Training at ACC’s 2016 Legislative Conference

October 20, 2016

October 20, 2016 | Anthony D. Osterman-Pla, MD
Advocacy

ACC’s Legislative Conference brings together ACC members from across the nation to discuss the most pressing issues affecting cardiovascular professionals and to advocate for improved health care delivery. The conference began with a delightful Sunday-night welcome reception that allowed me to network with colleagues from across the country and exchange ideas on the practice and challenges in cardiovascular medicine.

My Experience as a First-Time Attendee of the WIC Leadership Workshop

October 19, 2016

September 21, 2016

September 21, 2016 | Aaron P. Kithcart, MD, PhD
Advocacy

Long before many of us had started our medical training, Congress enacted the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, which created a formula inaccurately called the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) as a way to curb Medicare spending. The formula was the benchmark by which payments to physicians were made. While its intentions were noble, the growth rate was anything but sustainable, and by 2015 physicians were expected to take a 21 percent cut in reimbursements according to the SGR.

Conversations With Cardiologists: William A. Zoghbi, MD, MACC

September 21, 2016

September 21, 2016 | William A. Zoghbi, MD, MACC
Career Development

William A. Zoghbi, MD, MACC, is the chair of the department of cardiology, the Elkins Family Distinguished Chair in Cardiac Health at Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, a professor of cardiology in the Institute for Academic Medicine, and full member of the Research Institute at Houston Methodist Hospital, in Houston, TX. He is also a past president of the ACC and the American Society of Echocardiography.

FIT September Spotlight: Sandeep Krishnan, MD

September 21, 2016

September 21, 2016 | Sandeep Krishnan, MD
Career Development

Each month, the Fellows in Training (FIT) Section newsletter, ACC On-Call, will highlight the achievements of one cardiology FIT. The Section would like to recognize Sandeep Krishnan, MD, an interventional FIT at the University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, as the 'star FIT' for the month of September. Krishnan has been actively involved with the activities of the ACC over the past few years. He describes his research interests, hobbies, career goals and involvement with the ACC in a short interview below.

Physicians as Patient and Health Advocates at ACC’s 2016 Legislative Conference

September 9, 2016

September 9, 2016 | Ben Kenigsberg, MD
Advocacy

What does it mean to be a physician advocate? Through 8 years of medical school, internal medicine residency and general cardiology fellowship, I have an intuitive understanding of the clinical role of a physician. But what does it mean to be an advocate? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines advocacy as “the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal”. Clearly, the field of medicine is in flux with extraordinary scientific developments in targeted pharmacologic therapies and device technology. As physicians, we categorically support scientific inquiry.

20 Days in the Himalayas: A Doctor’s Journey

September 9, 2016

September 9, 2016 | Sandeep Krishnan, MD
Advocacy

Every day cardiovascular professionals around the globe are involved in improving and saving the lives of the countless people seeking care for themselves or their loved ones. This is no small feat, given the global epidemic that is heart disease. If this “day job” wasn’t enough, many of these same professionals also volunteer their time to help others in areas where access to basic health care, let alone cardiovascular care, is limited. Read more >>>

Insurance Pre-Authorization Delays and the Need for Standardization and Transparency: How Can Local Chapters and FITs Make a Difference?

August 25, 2016

August 25, 2016 | Prasad Gunasekaran, MD
Advocacy

Spectrum of the Problem: Contemporary clinical practice involves pre-authorization from insurance companies for procedures. These were initially designed to obviate the need for discrepancies in payments for medical care, already provided by physicians. However, it has evolved into a labor-intensive process, causing considerable delays in patient care. Depending on the clinical scenario, the process of pre-authorization typically involves up to three burdensome steps:

Why Care About Being a Woman in Cardiology? Part I

August 25, 2016 | Jenine John, MD

Feature Article

Here is a scenario for you. A father and his son are in a serious car accident, and the father dies. The son is taken to the closest hospital. Upon entering the boy’s room, the surgeon says, “I cannot operate on this patient – he is my son.” How can this be? Have you figured it out?

In Caribbean Paradise: ACC’s Dominican Republic Chapter

August 25, 2016

August 25, 2016 | Franklyn A Colón Arias, MD
International

In February of this year, the first symposium of ACC’s Dominican Republic Chapter took place – organized by Pedro E. Ureña, MD, FACC, a governor member of the Assembly of International Governors (AIG) – and had a great attendance by local cardiologists. I sat down recently with Ureña to discuss his experience with the Chapter and how the Chapter has contributed to the Dominican Society of Cardiology.

Conversations With Cardiologists: Mehdi H. Shishehbor, DO, MPH, FACC

August 25, 2016

August 25, 2016 | Rayji Tsutsui, MBChB
Education

Mehdi H. Shishehbor, DO, MPH, FACC, is the director of endovascular services in the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Cleveland Clinic, Ohio. His interests include coronary and peripheral vascular interventions. He completed his internal medicine, general cardiology and interventional cardiology fellowship at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Shishehbor is married and has two daughters. In his spare time, he enjoys playing soccer, reading Persian poetry and watching basketball.

From Devices to Donors: What’s New in HF From the 2016 International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation Meeting

August 25, 2016

August 25, 2016 | Nisha Gilotra, MD
Education

The home of the ACC in the nation’s capital was buzzing this spring with nearly 4000 attendees from all over the world for the 36th Annual International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) Scientific Sessions.

Many FITs attended and presented their work via oral or poster presentations. Below are highlights from the meeting addressing the current hot topics of next generation left ventricular assist device (LVAD) therapy and methods of increasing the heart transplant donor pool:

FIT August Spotlight: Mirnela Byku, MD

August 17, 2016

August 17, 2016 | Mirnela Byku, MD
Career Development

Each month, the Fellows in Training (FIT) Section newsletter, ACC On-Call, will highlight the achievements of one cardiology FIT. The Section would like to recognize Mirnela Byku, MD, an advanced heart failure/transplant FIT at Washington University, St. Louis, MO, as the 'star FIT' for the month of August.

Investment Portfolio Rebalancing – The Basics

August 17, 2016

August 17, 2016 | Marshall Weintraub and Michael Merrill, CFP, CLU, ChFC
Career Development

Most cardiologists will become investors at some point in their lives, whether this begins with savings from a high school summer job, an employer-sponsored retirement plan as an attending, or anywhere in between. When you purchase investments, you are probably aware that the value of these may fluctuate, sometimes significantly. Earlier in the year, we wrote an article about the importance of not making large, emotion-based changes to your investments during periods of market volatility. This article will cover an aspect of investment management in which making adjustments is beneficial, called portfolio rebalancing.

Half a Million ECG Interpretations and Still Learning

August 17, 2016

August 17, 2016 | Mary L. Dohrmann, MD, FACC
Education

Many things inspire medicine residents to become cardiologists – a specific patient, a mentor, the science of cardiovascular medicine. In my case, it was the electrocardiogram (ECG). For me, ECG interpretation blended all that is known about the heart for an individual patient after obtaining a thorough history and physical examination.

The Sky is Not Falling, It’s the Limit

August 3, 2016

August 3, 2016 | James Hansen, DO
Education

Right now is a great time to be an interventional cardiologist. The face value of this statement is low, filled with trite optimism and an intolerable sense of idealism. Some senior operators would certainly disagree. To ask them, a career in interventionalism is self-inflicted destitution. I am of the opposite persuasion, and not just because I feel like being contradictory.

Conversations with Cardiologists: Gaby Weissman, MD, FACC

July 29, 2016

July 29, 2016 | Bryan LeBude, MD
Education

In addition to serving as program director for the cardiovascular disease fellowship at MedStar Washington Hospital Center (MWHC) and Georgetown University Hospital, Gaby Weissman, MD, FACC is co-director of the advanced cardiac imaging fellowship at MWHC and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Personal Finance Primer – Part 2

July 29, 2016

July 29, 2016 | Olivia Hung, MD, PhD
Career Development

In Part I, I discussed the basics of personal finance, including securing and protecting our earnings potential and current financial independence. Once these have been considered and acted upon, the next step is arguably more individualized, making it more complex and interesting. People who have budget surpluses can now plan to use that surplus in one of the following four general categories.

Advocacy in Action: Representing the ACC at the AMA House of Delegates

July 20, 2016

July 20, 2016 | Aaron P. Kithcart, MD, PhD
Advocacy

Many know that advocacy is one of the central missions of the ACC. The College leads efforts to ensure cardiology practices are sustainable with adequate access for our patients, which requires advocacy at not only the national and state level, but at the regulatory level as well – especially with the upcoming rollout of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA). Many efforts, especially MACRA, will affect practices well outside cardiology. For this reason, the College collaborates with other organizations, including the American Medical Association (AMA), to advocate for the entire house of medicine.

FIT July Spotlight: Craig Alpert, MD

July 20, 2016

July 20, 2016 | Craig Alpert, MD
Career Development

Each month, the Fellow in Training (FIT) Section newsletter, ACC On-Call, will highlight the achievements of one cardiology FIT. The Section would like to recognize Craig Alpert, MD, an advanced heart failure/transplant FIT at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, as the 'star FIT' for the month of July. Alpert has been actively involved with the activities of the ACC over the past few years. He describes his research interests, hobbies, career goals and involvement with the ACC in a brief interview below:

Welcome Letter From the FIT Section Chair Akhil Narang, MD

July 20, 2016

July 20, 2016 | Akhil Narang, MD
Career Development

Dear Colleagues, Welcome to the start of the 2016 – 2017 academic year and a special welcome to our incoming Fellows in Training (FITs) from around the world! As you progress through your training in preparation for a long and rewarding career in cardiology, please take a few moments to explore the many opportunities afforded by your complementary membership in the ACC. Our goal is to ensure that the ACC remains your professional home for years to come.

Defining COCATS Level "Zero"

July 20, 2016

July 20, 2016 | Sudarshan Balla, MBBS
Education

I have distinct memories associated with the date July 1. It was on this date that I started my cardiovascular fellowship and three years later became faculty at the University of Missouri. It is a good time to reflect on the past and seek areas of improvement to make a difference for future Fellows in Training (FITs).

Getting Involved in ACC’s Ohio Chapter and State Advocacy

June 22, 2016

June 22, 2016 | Jeffrey A. Robinson, MD
Advocacy

ACC’s Ohio Chapter held its annual Legislative Day on May 10 in Columbus. The kick-off dinner and legislative appointments were attended by 28 physicians and cardiovascular team members, including three FITs as key participants. Members received a briefing on the current state legislative session by Monica Hueckel, director of government affairs at the Ohio State Medical Association, as well as an update from ACC State Advocacy by Michael Lawrence.

Ohio Chapter members met with 33 members of the Ohio Legislature, including 20 members of the House and 13 Senators. There were three current bills emphasized and discussed by Ohio Chapter members:

ACHD Career Pathways – Running an ACHD Program

June 22, 2016

June 22, 2016 | Jeremy Nicolarsen, MD
Career Development

Careers in adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) are on the rise. In the second of this three part interview series, we’ll look at ACHD care from the vantage point of the early career ACHD Program Director. In this installment, we’ll hear from Yuli Y. Kim, MD, FACC, director of the Philadelphia Adult Congenital Heart Center at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), and Ali N. Zaidi, MD, FACC, director of the Montefiore Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program (MAtCH) at the Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart & Vascular Care, Montefiore Medical Center, and The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, Albert Einstein College of Medicine in NY.

Conversations With Cardiologists: Robert H. Beekman III, MD, FACC

June 22, 2016

June 22, 2016 | Tarek Alsaied, MD
Education

Robert H. Beekman III, MD, FACC, is an interventional pediatric cardiologist and professor of pediatric cardiology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. He is currently the chair of ACC’s Adult Congenital and Pediatric Cardiology Section and also is the chair of the National Pediatric Cardiology Quality Improvement Collaborative.

The Basics of Solid Finances For Female FITs

June 22, 2016

June 22, 2016 | Olivia Hung, MD
Career Development

Whenever our Women in Cardiology group gets together, we always end up talking about rotations, careers and family. But what about financial matters? Most women who file for bankruptcy do so because of divorce, serious medical problems, or a job loss – in other words, when they lose their source of income. While female cardiology fellows-in-training are at very low risk of losing their income source (after all, a residency or fellowship offers outstanding job security), we do have our own questions and worries with respect to daily expenses, debt, investments, retirement and lifestyle.

A New Course For the Mexican Society of Cardiology

June 22, 2016

June 22, 2016 | Fernando Iñarra Talboy, MD
International

Founded in 1935 by Ignacio Chávez, MD, the Mexican Society of Cardiology spearheaded cardiovascular research and teaching in Mexico. The Mexican Society of Cardiology helped spread the specialty around the country, leading later to the foundation of the National Institute of Cardiology and the Interamerican Society of Cardiology in 1944. Almost 80 years later, the effort seems to have worn off.

A Few Parting Thoughts on Career Development

June 15, 2016

June 15, 2016 | Ravi S. Hira, MD, FACC
Career Development

As the year and another stage in your career draw to a close, I hope you have all found the career opportunities and jobs that you were looking for. I have shared a few choice words of advice from those who have gone before me that have helped me tremendously over the past year.

Estate Planning – Basic Steps For the Young Cardiologist

June 15, 2016

June 15, 2016 | Marshall Weintraub & Michael Merrill, CFP, CLU, ChFC
Career Development

Estate planning is one of the last areas of planning we often see our clients address. This is not because they do not value it, but because these items may seem either too daunting or morbid to place at the top of one's to-do list. Nevertheless, if you have a young family or plan to start one soon, we encourage you to consider these important items to ease the burden on your loved ones in the unfortunate event they are needed. This article will cover four areas of basic estate planning – wills, trusts, other documents and life insurance.

ACC.16 Recap: 2016 Merck Research Award

May 18, 2016

May 18, 2016 | Philip S. Hall, MD
Education

ACC's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.16) in Chicago was my first time attending ACC's annual meeting, and it was a great privilege to be there as a recipient of the ACC/Merck Fellowship Award. I arrived on Saturday and at the Merck reception that evening I got to meet Jainy Savla, MD, an FIT from UT Southwestern and Pritha P. Gupta, MD, an FIT from the University of California, Los Angeles, two of my co-awardees, as well as several previous recipients of the award, celebrating the 35th anniversary of the award.

ACC.16 Recap: 2016 Young Investigator Award

May 18, 2016

May 18, 2016 | Saurav Chatterjee, MD
Education

Participating in the Young Investigator Awards (YIA) competition at the 65th Annual Scientific Sessions (ACC.16) was an enormous opportunity – previous contestants include some of the luminaries in academic cardiology. So it was indeed with trepidation that I submitted an abstract for the competition. As a prior finalist in 2012 (as an internal medicine resident), I knew that to be selected as a finalist entailed a favorable constellation of hard work, meticulous science and serendipity.

Focus on ACC’s NY Chapter: Interview With Shubhika Srivastava, MBBS, FACC, and Antonio Gabriel Cabrera, MD, FACC

May 18, 2016

May 18, 2016 | Edon Rabinowitz, MD
Chapter Engagement

As a fellow constantly on the move in my home institution, it's easy to forget that the ACC has a community of cardiologists ready to support and provide FITs with guidance, so I sat down with Shubhika Srivastava, MBBS, FACC, and Antonio Gabriel Cabrera, MD, FACC, at ACC's 65th Annual Scientific Sessions (ACC.16) in Chicago, IL. Dr Cabrera moderated a small group discussion on "Getting the Most Out of the Mentor/Mentee Relationship."

Helping Congress Transform Cardiovascular Care

May 18, 2016

May 18, 2016 | Michelle Hadley, DO
Advocacy

I have always wanted to be impactful. In October, I attended ACC's 2015 Legislative Conference in Washington, DC. We met with our representatives on the House side, as well as with our senators. Unfortunately at that time, my district congressman was not in DC. Therefore, I took it upon myself to schedule a meeting in Worcester, MA, to meet with him.

Acknowledgement of FIT Section Contributors

May 18, 2016

May 18, 2016
Career Development

The FIT Section has grown tremendously in membership, but also in recognition. Our success as a section would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of FITs from around the country and world. We are deeply indebted for the time and dedication of FITs who have contributed to various initiatives from our section. We look forward to getting more of you involved – please do not hesitate to reach out to us for various opportunities.

Conversations With Cardiologists: Mukesh Jain, MD

May 18, 2016

May 18, 2016 | John J. Lazarus, MD & Mohammed Sabeh, MD
Career Development

Mukesh Jain, MD, is the Ellery Sedgwick Jr. Chair & Distinguished Scientist, scientific director of the Harrington Discovery Institute, chief scientific officer at the University Hospitals Health System, and vice dean for Medical Sciences at Case Western Reserve University. He is also the immediate past president of the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI). Dr. Jain is widely recognized for pioneering studies establishing a family of transcription factors termed Kruppel-like factors (KLF) as nodal determinants of metabolism and immunity, which influences the cardiovascular system. He has translated this corpus of work in animals and humans, and established KLFs as key targets of pharmacologic agents. Dr. Jain is also a gifted mentor with an exceptional track record of developing independent investigators, efforts that have resulted in mentorship awards from Harvard Medical School and University Hospital Case Medical Center.

The Coffee Machine

May 12, 2016

May 12, 2016 | Olivia Hung, MD
Career Development

As we are surveying the new suite that will accommodate our growing laboratory group, I wonder aloud about getting a coffee machine. My female colleague immediately replies, “No. We’ll be the ones always cleaning it.” My first love was chemistry, which germinated when my seventh grade science teacher carefully held a bucket of mercury for us to observe and later mentioned to me that I had an innate aptitude for the subject. My passion held firm through high school chemistry (where my teacher spent six months teaching us the definition of a mole) and a freshman general chemistry course in college (during which my professor spent an entire lecture wrongly deriving the Schrödinger equation), and blossomed once I encountered the power of aldol mechanisms in organic chemistry.

Focus on NY-ACC Chapter: Perspectives from New York Downstate Chapter Leadership

May 12, 2016

May 12, 2016 | Nicholas S. Amoroso, MD
Chapter Engagement

Smadar Kort, MD, FACC, is a clinical professor of medicine and director of non-invasive cardiac imaging at Stony Brook University Medical Center in Roslyn, NY. Dr. Kort is also the immediate past downstate governor of ACC’s New York Chapter. She attended medical school at the Sackler School of Medicine in Israel, completed residency at The New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, and an advanced echocardiography fellowship at New York University.

ACC.16 recap: The Melting Pot of Tradition, Innovation and International Cardiology

May 12, 2016

May 12, 2016 | Monica Verdoia, MD
International

Wind of innovation and international cardiology was blowing during the first weekend of April in Chicago, where ACC’s 65th Annual Scientific Session took place. Innovation in terms of the changeover of ACC’s leadership, with Richard A. Chazal, MD, FACC, succeeding Kim Allan Williams Sr., MD, MACC, in the role of president of the College, but also innovation in terms of new scientific discoveries, with the presentation of late breaking trials and drugs newly released on the cardiovascular market.

Optimal Exercise Dosing: Is There Such a Thing as Too Much?

May 12, 2016

May 13, 2016 | Nick Ierovante, DO
Education

The general consensus amongst physicians is that regular exercise is typically good for overall health and inactivity is typically bad. For many of us, being a FIT has meant several city, state, country or even continent moves over the last several years. While many of us strive to engage in healthy behaviors including regular exercise, these frequent major life changes can make sticking to a routine difficult. As a mean to fight these changes, many fellows choose endurance running.

ACC.16 Recap: 2016 Young Investigator Award

May 12, 2016

March 8, 2016

March 8, 2016 | Bryan LeBude, MD
Education

Each year approximately 5 percent of U.S. outpatients experience a diagnostic error in their care. The numbers are staggering. Diagnostic errors contribute to about 10 percent of patient deaths and account for up to 17 percent of adverse events in hospitals. Diagnostic errors lead to patient harm by delaying necessary treatment, propagating unnecessary and sometimes detrimental therapies, and culminating in both psychological damage and financial turmoil. They are the leading category of paid medical malpractice claim, and compared with other types, are twice as likely to have contributed to the patient’s death.

Perspectives From Indiana Chapter Leadership

March 8, 2016

March 8, 2016 | Travis Taylor, MD
Chapter Engagement

Interview with Edward T.A. Fry, MD, FACC, the current president of ACC Indiana Chapter and Raymond E. Dusman Jr., MD, FACC,is an electrophysiologist who serves as the president-elect of ACC Indiana Chapter and as the chief physician executive for the Parkview Health system.

Getting Involved on the Chapter Level in Indiana

March 8, 2016

March 8, 2016 | Jonathan Hassel, MD
Chapter Engagement

The ACC Indiana Chapter remains active at the local and the national level. Each year, the ACC Indiana Chapter selects two third year fellows to be involved in the ACC Indiana Council who serve as voting members of the committee and represent the FIT voice for current issues. This year I am serving the representative from Indiana University (IU), and Travis Taylor, MD, is serving as the representative from St. Vincent’s. The committee plans the annual meeting, addresses state and national concerns of its members and advocates for cardiovascular interests within the state legislator.

Collaborating Among Young Cardiovascular Clinicians

March 8, 2016

March 8, 2016 | Sergio Buccheri, MD
International

In recent years, scientific societies in the cardiovascular field have created specific groups for fellows and young specialists. This represents an amazing effort toward young fellows’ active involvement and an important opportunity in career development for young cardiologists. The FIT Section of the ACC is one of the best examples of how initiatives and support for fellows can provide an extremely valuable opportunity to succeed in their careers. The growing number of young health care providers outside the U.S. also reflects shared needs by young cardiologists in a global scenario.

Share Your Opinion About JACC Audio Summaries

February 25, 2016

Conversations With Cardiologists: Stanley J. Chetcuti, MD, FACC

February 17, 2016

Feb 17, 2016 | Devraj Sukul, MD, and John J. Lazarus, MD, PhD
Career Development

Stanley J. Chetcuti, MD, FACC, serves as the Eric J. Topol Collegiate Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, and director of the cardiac catheterization laboratory at the University of Michigan Health System. In his interview, he discusses his path to interventional cardiology, as well as career advice for FITs.

Recent Market Events – What They Mean For the Long-Term Investor

February 17, 2016

Feb 17, 2016 | Marshall Weintraub and Michael Merrill, CFP, CLU, ChFC
Career Development

If you have seen any news about the stock market recently, then there is a good chance you have noticed the negative performance over the first few weeks of the year. In fact, the first two weeks of 2016 were the US stock market's worst start to a calendar year in history, including the Great Depression era. Headlines like the previous sentence often receive a second glance, yet cardiologists do not always have time to fully investigate events in the global markets, what these mean for them, and what action, if any, they should take. This article will review some of the key macroeconomic events that have driven recent market performance. We then provide three principles for the long-term investor that has many years until retirement.

Avoiding the Oculostenotic Reflex

February 12, 2016

December 16, 2015

Dec 16, 2015 | Marshall Weintraub and Michael Merrill, CFP, CLU, ChFC
Career Development

Financial planning is becoming increasingly complex, particularly for cardiologists who must decide between student loan repayment methods, how best to save for retirement and which disability insurance to choose in order to protect their income, all with very limited time. Because of this, many cardiologists work with a financial advisor for guidance and help implementing their plan.

‘Tis the Season: Tips For Graduating FITs

December 16, 2015

Dec 16, 2015 | Payal Kohli, MD
Career Development

The holiday season represents, in some ways, a microcosm of the cardiology fellowship training. On one hand, we are inundated with positive emotions such as happiness, contentment and gratitude (similar to those we feel during our fellowship when learning a new skill or receiving praise from a grateful patient). On the other hand, the holidays can mean materialism and stress, just like what we may feel when looking for a new job or struggling to keep up with the onerous demands of cardiology fellowship.

Atrial Fibrillation: A Timeline of This Veritable Quandary

December 16, 2015

Dec 16, 2015 | Mrinal Yadava, MD
Education

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is idiomatically referred to as 'l'arythmie complete', literally meaning 'the complete arrhythmia.' The reference here is to the fact that all known arrhythmia mechanisms including triggered activity, enhanced automaticity, and re-entry have been implicated in its pathophysiology. Over the last 20 years as our understanding of the clinical significance of AFib has evolved, there has been a massive surge in efforts to delineate underlying mechanisms of the arrhythmia. This paroxysm of interest has greatly advanced our understanding of the condition and has revolutionized treatment paradigms.

Providing Tools to Build a Strong and Successful Career

December 10, 2015

The Year in Cardiac CT Angiography: Highlights For the General Cardiology Fellow

December 8, 2015

Dec 8, 2015 | Bryan J. LeBude, MD
Education

Since the advent of electron-beam computed tomography (CT) in 1990, great technical advances have enabled the development of various applications useful in evaluating the cardiovascular patient. In the current era, coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) provides excellent image quality at continually decreasing doses of radiation. Research in the field has shifted away from confirming diagnostic accuracy towards demonstrating incremental benefit over existing approaches.

Collaborating Among Young Cardiovascular Clinicians

December 8, 2015

Dec 8, 2015 | Sergio Buccheri, MD
International

In recent years, scientific societies in the cardiovascular field have created specific groups for fellows and young specialists. This represents an amazing effort toward young fellows’ active involvement and an important opportunity in career development for young cardiologists. The FIT Section of the ACC is one of the best examples of how initiatives and support for fellows can provide an extremely valuable opportunity to succeed in their careers. The growing number of young health care providers outside the U.S. also reflects shared needs by young cardiologists in a global scenario.

Advocating For Patient Health at the 2015 ACC Legislative Conference

November 18, 2015

Nov 18, 2015 | Hakeem Ayinde, MB ChB, MS
Advocacy

The month of October was huge for health care advocacy as over 400 ACC members representing all 50 states and DC gathered for the 2015 ACC Legislative Conference in Washington, DC. A record 60 FITs were present at the meeting. I attended the conference as a cardiovascular fellow (and delegate) from the University of Iowa.

A Novel Experience at the 2015 Legislative Conference

November 18, 2015

Nov 18, 2015 | Joe Ebinger, MD
Advocacy

Upon landing in Washington, DC, the weather alone was enough to remind me that I was no longer in Los Angeles where I am currently completing my cardiology Fellowship at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. After exchanging my flip flops for wingtips, I quickly realized that the cooler temperatures were not at all reflective of the warm and welcoming environment of the 2015 ACC Legislative Conference. As a first time attendee and Fellow in Training (FIT), I was unsure of what to expect during the conference. What I experienced was one of the most informative and insightful meetings of my still young career.

International Fellowships: Opportunities For Collaboration Between Mexico and the U.S.

November 18, 2015

Nov 18, 2015 | Aaron P. Kithcart, MD, PhD
International

The ACC is recognized as the professional home for cardiologists in the U.S., yet is also committed to having an equally strong international presence. Through its International Chapters, the ACC continues to advance cardiovascular medicine throughout Europe, Asia, South America and Mexico.

Conversation With Cardiologists: Mark E. Josephson, MD, FACC

November 18, 2015

Nov 18, 2015 | Ankur Kalra, MD and Jill B. Whelan, MD
Career Development

Mark E. Josephson, MD, FACC, is the chief emeritus of the division of cardiovascular medicine at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Herman Dana Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and director of the Harvard-Thorndike Electrophysiology Institute and Arrhythmia Service at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA.

Opportunities For Chapter Engagement

November 18, 2015

Nov 18, 2015 | Poonam Velagapudi, MD
Chapter Engagement

We are in that exciting time of the year when most ACC Chapters are hosting their annual chapter meetings. Chapter meetings are an excellent time for fellows to interact with other fellows in training (FITs) and faculty from training programs in their Chapter and participate in various events such as poster and research presentations, jeopardy, etc.

Cardiology Training Around the World: A Mexican FIT’s Perspective

November 3, 2015

Nov 3, 2015 | Fernando Iñarra Talboy, MD
International

Nowadays, with global access to information and data sharing, almost all academic activities can be performed the same way regardless of the physical location of the people involved. In medicine, this is partially true. We can read the same papers and access the same books almost anywhere on the globe. However, we cannot receive clinical training through a computer, so an old saying in medicine is still valid: “The best book is the patient itself”.

Running After a Scarce Commodity: Is it Time to Think Outside the Box?

November 3, 2015

Nov 3, 2015 | Nisha A. Gilotra, MD
Education

It’s 3:30 in the morning. The crew slowly gathers on the hospital lobby couches, sleepy-eyed and clad in matching cobalt blue pajamas. It’s too early even for coffee, much less conversation. A black SUV pulls up and everyone knows to stand. I follow, eager and anxious – eager for my patient who has been living in the hospital for the last three months, yet anxious about the upcoming experience.

An Unintended Quest of “Having It All”

November 3, 2015

Nov 3, 2015 | Anita Saraf, MD, PhD
Career Development

As I traverse through the long road in training as a physician scientist in the field of cardiology at Emory, I am lucky to have a husband and two boys who provide balance in my life. I am not on a quest to “have it all”; I have always wanted to be a physician scientist and have been working toward that goal since college – making pro and con spreadsheets and talking with people at all stages of this career. However, most of the personal – the family part – just happened because it felt right.

Reflections on Being a Female Physician in Cardiology

November 2, 2015

Nov 2, 2015 | Olivia Hung, MD, PhD
Career Development

A recent Fellows-in-Training & Early Career Page, published the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, discussed some barriers and opportunities for women in cardiology. This article by Nishaki Mehta Oza, MD, and Khadijah Breathett, MD, along with the response by Sandra Lewis, MD, FACC, provides an excellent foundation for me to share some musings on being a female cardiology fellow.

ACC Advocacy Resources

November 2, 2015

Nov 2, 2015 | From the FIT Section
Advocacy

Through its advocacy efforts, the ACC builds relationships with Congress, federal government agencies, state legislative and regulatory bodies, private insurers and other policy making groups to advance the College’s mission of improving heart health.

3-D Printing in Pediatric Cardiology: Are We Witnessing a Revolution?

October 21, 2015

Oct 21, 2015 | Tarek Alsaied, MD
Education

Recently, one of my patients received his fourth surgery for congenital heart disease (CHD). He was born with tricuspid atresia, was treated through the single ventricle repair pathway and underwent an atrio-pulmonary Fontan procedure in the 1980s. He had a very large atrium with refractory intra-atrial re-entry tachycardia and an intracardiac thrombus that was growing in size. This put him at a high risk for stroke and pulmonary edema given his single ventricle physiology.

Kansas Chapter Update: The 2nd Annual Cardiovascular Symposium

October 21, 2015

Oct 21, 2015 | Prasad Gunasekaran, MD
Chapter Engagement

As an extension to its commitment to promoting cardiovascular health, the ACC Kansas Chapter held the 2nd Annual Cardiovascular Symposium on Oct. 3. Thanks to the dynamic leadership of our current Governor, Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy, MBBS, FACC, we have a state that is reenergized and is producing some high-quality work both on the clinical and academic fronts. Lakkireddy identified the need for an annual cardiovascular symposium and successfully launched this well-received program in 2014.

Understanding Pay For Performance

October 21, 2015

Oct 21, 2015 | Mitul Kanzaria, MD
Advocacy

As health care costs rise, multiple strategies have been employed to try to reduce health care costs. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) includes many provisions to reduce the per capita cost of health care while improving the quality of care. These programs or provisions target five different areas generally, including process, outcome, patient experience, structure and cost. Many of these pay for performance programs are using financial incentives as a mechanism to improve outcomes and reduce costs.

Conversations With Cardiologists: Brahmajee Nallamothu, MD, FACC

October 21, 2015

Oct 21, 2015 | John J. Lazarus, MD, PhD, and Devraj Sukul, MD
Career Development

Brahmajee Nallamothu, MD, FACC, is a professor of medicine in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Michigan. He is a practicing interventional cardiologist and clinical investigator, focusing on improving the delivery and quality of cardiovascular care. He has received research funding from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), Veterans Administration, and the National Institutes of Health. Recently, he served on the Institute of Medicine (IOM) committee that published a seminal report on strategies to improve cardiac arrest survival.

Learning From Our Mistakes in Fellowship and Beyond

October 21, 2015

Oct 21, 2015 | Akhil Narang, MD and Bryan Smith, MD
Career Development

I should have asked but I didn't. I was about to perform a cardioversion on a patient who was in symptomatic atrial fibrillation. I discussed the procedure with the patient including the risks and benefits. She signed the consent form as the nurses obtained IV access and positioned the defibrillation pads. I then asked the team of nurses to administer mild sedation prior to defibrillation. The team drew up the medication and gave her an IV push. It crossed my mind to inquire how much was being given, but I didn't ask.

Student Loans – Forgiveness vs. Refinancing

October 21, 2015

Oct 21, 2015 | Marshall Weintraub and Michael Merrill, CFP, CLU, ChFC
Career Development

The path to becoming a cardiologist is not an easy one. The coveted title of "fellow" is earned after undergraduate college, medical school and residency – the first eight of these years often financed by student loans. Taking out loans for your education can be one of the best investments you will ever make. However, they can also become more of a burden than necessary if not handled properly. This article will discuss the two main methods cardiologists use to become free of student loans: loan forgiveness and full repayment, with emphasis on refinancing with a private lender.

The Best Laid Plans

October 21, 2015

August 11, 2015

Aug 11, 2015 | Poonam Velagapudi, MD, MS
Chapter Engagement

I joined the ACC Missouri Chapter as a fellow-in-training (FIT) member during my first year of fellowship. My early association with the chapter opened up several opportunities both at the state and national level to network and to engage and work with the Chapter’s leadership on various avenues including education, advocacy and career development. The Missouri Chapter leadership is very encouraging of FITs to get involved in the Chapter’s proceedings. Here are some examples of how to get involved:

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