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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.

Quality Summit

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.

Care of the Athletic Heart

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!

Cardiology Magazine

Cardiology Magazine: How ACC Involvement Supports Cardiology Trainees

April 14, 2025
Cardiology Magazine Highlights

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.

JACC

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.

JACC: Case Reports

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.

ACC25

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.

ACC25

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!

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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.

ACC25

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!

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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.

Conference

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.

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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.

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WIC Spotlight: Why I Chose Cardiology

May 7, 2024
Feature Article

"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.

Quality Summit

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.

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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.

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Learn More About Cardiology Career Paths

April 24, 2023
Career Development

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.

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ACC.23/WCC Clinical Trials Recap

March 28, 2023
Featured Webinar

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.

JACC: Case Reports

JACC: Case Reports: How to Write Your First Clinical Case Report

November 14, 2022
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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.

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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.

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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.

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Webinar: Teaching in the Clinical Setting

April 19, 2022
Featured Webinar

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.

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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.

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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.

Cardiology Magazine, YOUR Member Magazine, August 2020

Myocardial Ischemia Redux

August 26, 2020
Cardiology Magazine Highlights

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.