Applications for the next cohort of ACC's Internal Medicine and Pediatric Cardiology Programs are now open! Internal medicine, pediatric and internal medicine-pediatrics residents advancing in their training and planning for a career in cardiology are strongly encouraged to apply. Gain access to ACC resources, experienced professionals, a vast peer network and comprehensive fellowship application support. Applications are due by Monday, Aug. 10. Learn more and apply or share this opportunity with your network.

Join ACC’s Electrophysiology (EP) and Fellows in Training Member Sections on Wednesday, July 1 at 6 p.m. ET for a webinar diving into best practices for applying to EP fellowship. Learn how to successfully apply for EP fellowships, understand what faculty look for in applicants and more. Learn more and register.

Join ACC Advocacy for ACC Legislative Conference 2026, taking place Oct. 4-6 in Washington, DC. Grab a front-row seat to the health policy decisions shaping cardiovascular care, expand your network with ACC leaders and fellow clinicians dedicated to advocacy, and make your voice heard on Capitol Hill! Residents qualify for free registration with the code FIT – register today.

With match season just ahead, an ACC webinar, hosted by ACC's Fellows in Training Member Section, serves as an information resource for cardiology fellowship applicants applying this cycle.

Don’t miss Medical Residents Section events at ACC.26! Check out the ACC.26 Medical Residents Section Events Guide to get a curated list of can’t-miss sessions and events. For a full list of all Medical Residents sessions, go to the online program planner.

ACC Quality Summit 2026, taking place Sept. 16-18 in Orlando, FL, is your chance to present your quality improvement (QI) work on a national stage. Submit an abstract by Monday, March 23 and gain professional exposure, strengthen your academic profile and contribute to the conversations shaping the future of patient care.

Plus, read a recent Cardiology magazine article with four tips on how clinicians, program directors and institutions can help support their trainees in leading through QI initiatives.

Connect with peers at the Medical Residents & Students Mix 'N' Mingle, taking place Sunday, March 29 at 9:30 a.m. CT at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, Saint James Ballroom. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with fellow medical residents and students while exploring career pathways together. Not yet registered for ACC.26? Register here.

ACC.26 is where the biggest discoveries make their debut, from cutting-edge late-breaking clinical trials to the latest in featured clinical research. At this unforgettable experience, March 28-30, in New Orleans, LA, take a first look at the data that will redefine cardiovascular practice and influence your work in the clinic. Get inspired and sharpen your clinical insight alongside peers, mentors and leaders in the field. Medical Resident Members receive a discounted rate – plus, register before Feb. 12 to save even more with advanced registration.

Start your ACC.26 with breakfast and professional connection at the Member Sections Community Breakfast, taking place Saturday, March 28 from 7 to 8:30 a.m. CT at the FAM (FACC, AACC, MACC) Lounge inside the Ernest N. Memorial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA. Join fellow Section members for great conversation in a relaxed setting. Registration is FREE – reserve your spot! Not yet registered for ACC.26? Register by Feb. 12 to SAVE up to $200 with advanced registration discounts.

Explore dozens of open jobs and chat one-on-one with leading employers from across the U.S. at the ACC.26 Career Fair, taking place Saturday, March 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CT and Sunday, March 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CT at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA. Find your next professional opportunity, network with peers and get your questions answered by experts. Registration is FREE – secure your spot! Not yet registered for ACC.26? Register by Feb. 12 to SAVE up to $200 with advanced registration discounts.

In a recent Cardiology magazine article, third-year internal medicine resident Lauren Spaeth, DO, reflects on how mentorship, physician partnership, and a transformative experience at ACC Quality Summit 2025 shaped her commitment to quality improvement and her future in cardiology. “My experience at Quality Summit reminded me why I entered medicine – to heal, to learn and to continually strive to do better for those who trust us with their care.” Read the full article.

Secure your spot at ACC Legislative Conference 2025 before congressional appointments close on Sept. 19!

Learn how quality, data and accreditation come together to shape cardiovascular care at ACC Quality Summit 2025, taking place Oct. 14-16 in Denver, CO.

Shape the future of cardiovascular medicine by sharing your research with the global cardiovascular community at ACC.26, taking place March 28-30, 2026, in New Orleans, LA.

Showcase your science on the global stage and receive financial reimbursement for travel to ACC.26, taking place March 28-30, 2026, in New Orleans, LA. Apply to become one of 15 finalists to battle it out in the Young Investigator Awards competition.

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

Connect with employers in cardiology at ACC's Virtual Career Fair. Join us on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. ET to explore employers' virtual booths, chat one-on-one with recruiters and learn more about their open positions – all from the comfort of your home or office.

If you are a resident or medical student interested in applying for a cardiology fellowship, attend the ACC Cardiology Applicant Mentorship Webinar taking place Thursday, June 5 at 8 p.m. ET. The webinar will feature cardiology program directors discussing what they look for in an applicant and what will help you succeed. Plus, sign up for the Mock Interview Program and get paired with a current Fellow in Training (FIT) to review your application and do a mock interview before the official interview season! Learn more and register.

Now is your chance to be a part of ACC Quality Summit 2025, taking place Oct. 14-16 in Denver, CO, and share your quality improvement project on a national stage! Hear what Sneha Chebrolu, MD, a resident at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, gained from presenting her poster on an early supported discharge program at last year's conference in the latest issue of Cardiology magazine.

Submit by May 27 for Live Session consideration and June 23 to share your work as an ePoster. Plus, watch a webinar with Mary Norine Walsh, MD, MACC, on how you can transform your abstract into a published manuscript in JACC: Case Reports. Learn more and submit today.

Join us virtually June 12-14 for Care of the Athletic Heart, a premier learning experience presented in collaboration with the European Association of Preventive Cardiology. Course Chairs Meagan Wasfy, MD, MPH, FACC, and Michael Papadakis, MBBS, MD, MRCP, along with Vice Chair Jeffrey Hsu, MD, PhD, FACC, will lead a dynamic program featuring interactive case studies, expert-led debates, and sessions like "What Do We Bring to the Field: Sports Cardiology Program Pillars," "Tips and Tricks: Athlete AFib Management," and "All Systems Go: Evaluation and Management of Iron Deficiency in Athletes." Rates increase after Wednesday, April 30, secure your spot!

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

We are thrilled to see some of you this weekend at ACC.25, held March 29-31 in Chicago, IL! For medical students and residents with a passion for cardiology, this is an exceptional opportunity to immerse yourself in one of the most dynamic fields of medicine.

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

Join Mary Norine Walsh, MD, MACC, deputy editor of JACC: Case Reports, on Wednesday, March 19 at 1 p.m. ET for a webinar focusing on how to transform your ACC Quality Summit abstract into a submission-ready manuscript for JACC: Case Reports. The webinar will advise you how to showcase your quality improvement work, how to submit your projects for publication and more. Learn more.

Take advantage of office hours with JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging Editor-in-Chief Y.S. Chandrashekhar, MD, FACC, and the editorial team during ACC.25. Present your imaging-related research or manuscript for real-time feedback and guidance on enhancing its suitability for publication. Exceptional submissions may even receive a provisional acceptance during the session, contingent on revisions! Stop by anytime on Saturday and Sunday from 12-1:30 p.m. CT. Learn more.

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

The ACC is now accepting applications for all five cohorts in ACC's Internal Medicine Cardiology Program. The program introduces internal medicine interns, residents and cardiology fellows to a career in cardiology by connecting them with experienced mentors, a vast peer network and comprehensive education on career opportunities in the field. Applications are open now through Tuesday, Oct. 15 for the following cohorts: African American/Black; Women; Hispanic/Latinx; LGBTQ+; and Indigenous Peoples. Learn more and apply.

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

Young scientific investigators are invited to submit science for the chance to become one of 15 finalists to battle it out in the Young Investigator Awards competition at ACC.25, taking place March 29-31, 2025, in Chicago, IL. Finalists will compete for the opportunity to win up to $2,000 in the following categories: Clinical Investigators, Basic and Translational Science, and Outcomes Research. Submissions are due by Tuesday, Aug. 27. Learn more.

Registration is now open for ACC Advocacy's signature three-day event, ACC Legislative Conference 2024, taking place Sept. 29-Oct. 1 in Washington, DC. Don't miss your chance to network with fellow ACC Advocates, learn about health policy issues impacting cardiovascular patients and the profession, and meet with your lawmakers and their staff on Capitol Hill. Medical students and residents can waive the registration fee with the code FIT. Learn more and register here.

Join ACC's Imaging and Fellows in Training Sections on June 3 at 7:30 p.m. ET for a webinar discussing cardiovascular imaging careers and training. Attendees will gain insight on topics such as the role of imaging cardiologists, diverse imaging pathways, cardiac imaging fellowships and more. There will also be a Q&A period where attendees can interact with panelists. Learn more.

"Cardiology offers a diverse range of cases, from preventive care to complex interventions. The ability to diagnose and treat various cardiovascular conditions keeps the field intellectually stimulating and rewarding." Read more about what drew Alena Gonzalez, MD, to the cardiology field, and learn more about the Women in Cardiology Member Section here.

Share your quality improvement successes with an abstract for ACC Quality Summit 2024, taking place Sept. 17-19 in San Antonio, TX. Showcase how NCDR and ACC Accreditation Services have helped you improve patient care, processes or quality initiatives through innovative educational experiences, team-based collaboration, data collection processes or research activities. The deadline for live session abstracts is Monday, May 13 and ePosters is Monday, June 24. Learn more.

The ACC is now accepting applications for all five cohorts of ACC's Internal Medicine Cardiology Program. The program is designed to introduce internal medicine interns, residents and cardiology fellows to a career in cardiology by connecting them with mentors, a peer network and education on career opportunities in the field.

Applying for a Cardiology Fellowship? Join us live on Tuesday, May 23 at 8:00 p.m. ET for all the insights and best practices to make your application stand out.

The latest issue of JACC: Basic to Translational Science includes presentations from the Cardiovascular Research Foundation’s Technology and Heart Failure Therapeutics (THT) 2023 Shark Tank Innovation Competition.

Ready to explore a career in cardiology and/or take your career to the next level? Learn about the various career paths within cardiology with ACC's new "Careers in Cardiology" page.

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

Listen to concise summaries from FITs from the University of Michigan, with commentary from ACC.org Editor-in-Chief Kim A. Eagle, MD, MACC, on the most impactful late-breaking clinical trials from ACC.23/WCC.

On Tuesday, Jan. 31 from 7 – 8:15 p.m. ET, immigration lawyer Jan Pederson will join the Fellow in Training Section Council for an illuminating discussion on immigration and the job search for international medical graduates (IMG).

Although the process for young authors is rewarding once the manuscript gets accepted, the writing and revision process can be exhausting. In a recent article, JACC: Case Reports Editor-in-Chief Julia Grapsa, MD, PhD, FACC, shares valuable advice on how to publish a clinical case, guiding authors from journal selection to revision and beyond.

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

A new JACC Patient Care Pathways case provides an inside look at the pathway of a 37-year-old female who, while in labor, develops dyspnea, hypoxemia, and tachycardia, followed by an acute pulmonary embolism.

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

I first felt the weight of being an under-represented minority (URM) when I applied to medical school. I bested the hurdles of becoming a first-generation physician, only to realize that pursuing cardiology would be an even bigger challenge.

Put a spotlight on your research and establish yourself as the one-to-watch in cardiology! The Douglas P. Zipes Distinguished Young Scientist Award Committee is seeking the next breakthrough young scientific investigator.

Are you aiming to be an outstanding educator while on service? Join the FIT Section on April 21 at 7 p.m. ET for a webinar on educating in the clinical setting. Learn about how to execute effective teaching strategies, tackle teaching at multiple levels and build a career in medical education.

The new issue of JACC: Basic to Translational Science includes a focus issue highlighting innovative presentations given as part of the Cardiovascular Research Foundation’s inaugural 2022 Technology for Heart Failure Therapeutics (THT) Shark Tank innovation competition.

ACC.22 is just around the corner, and we are looking for volunteers to join the FITs on the GO (FOTG) initiative! FITs from the Mayo Clinic and ACC have partnered to create FOTG with the goal of spreading cardiology knowledge and building a community among trainees. For the first time, in addition to FITs, we are opening this opportunity to medical residents and medical students.

The "Women in Cardiology - Defining the Future" event was a free webinar hosted by the Cardiovascular Institute of Philadelphia. This program explored mentorship, choosing a career path, and work-life balance through moderated discussion with a panel of women in cardiology.

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

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

JACC and JACC: Case Reports have launched JACC Patient Pathways, a new, interactive case report experience that illustrates the cross-specialty decision-making in an acute care setting.

The newest JACC Journal, JACC: Advances, is now accepting submissions.

In a recent editor's page in JACC: Case Reports, Julia Grapsa, MD, PhD, FACC, editor-in-chief of JACC: Case Reports, discusses the success of the recent mentoring pilot program on peer review and publishing under JACC: Case Reports.

In a recent Cardiology article, Peter C. Block, MD, FACC, focuses on a central question: how does CAD relate to myocardial ischemia? He notes that if a stable mid-coronary lesion is present, perhaps the real site of action is all downstream.