Welcome to ACC's Academic Cardiology Member Section!

Howard J. Eisen, MD, FACC

Howard J. Eisen, MD, FACC
Chair

The mission of the Academic Cardiology Section and Leadership Council is to advance US and global public health, in general and within the realm of cardiovascular diseases, by sustaining and advancing robust activities across the academic enterprise and across the life course, including research, education, mentorship and advocacy.

Section Initiatives

  • Collaborating with other organizations by building coalitions of CV associations across various specialty organizations, including CV subspecialty organizations, and positioning research and GME among high-priority advocacy issues
  • Projecting relative prevalence of various categories of life-threatening/debilitating CV diseases; predicting the direct and indirect costs and requirements for different specialties and subspecialties under various scenarios; projecting potential savings and cost-effectiveness based on incremental research investment, and the economic impact of maintaining or augmenting research and GME
  • Educating doctors the general public by joining the educational efforts of the AMCC, developing appropriate education materials, and participating in educational endeavors in both "academic" and "practice " communities
  • Advocating for CV issues by seeking sufficient appropriations and regulatory direction that allows for the sustainment of AMCs and their missions; Encouraging approaches to incentivize AMCs to improve their internal and external structure to function within the evolving healthcare environment; Assuming accountability by the academic community to improve efficiency and relevance of GME & research efforts, as well as cost-effectiveness of clinical care

Contact Son Nguyen at snguyen@acc.org with any questions or comments regarding the Academic Cardiology Member Section.

Join the Academic Cardiology Section — Today!

The Academic Cardiology Member Section is only able to accomplish its mission through support from members. Members can join online by clicking here or by contacting ACC Member Care at (800) 253-4636, ext. 5603; or direct dial (202) 375-6000.

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As our membership grows, so does the Academic Cardiology Member Section's opportunities to impact College policies and provide additional member benefits.

Questions?

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Section Announcements

Section News

Announcements

Lifting Talented Women in Cardiology: ACC's Using Her Voice Scholars Program

September 14, 2026

Announcements

Women have made remarkable strides in academic medicine, yet they remain underrepresented in tenured faculty positions and leadership roles. The Women in Academic Cardiology Work Group of ACC's Academic Cardiology Member Section launched the Using Her Voice Scholars Program in late 2025 to help address this gap. The inaugural cohort includes four scholars paired with senior ACC advocates and the program helps build critical career skills, expands professional networks and creates pathways to high-visibility speaking opportunities for women. Read the full article in Cardiology magazine. Visit the Using Her Voice Scholars Program page for more information.

Announcements

Call For ACC.27-WCC Abstract & Case Submissions

September 9, 2026

Announcements

Transform the future of cardiovascular medicine by sharing your research with the global cardiovascular community at ACC.27 Together With WCC (ACC.27-WCC), taking place April 10-12, 2027, in Houston, TX. The ACC is now accepting abstract submissions across 60 topics and complex clinical case submissions. Be part of the global stage where groundbreaking discoveries, real-world cases and innovative ideas converge. Submissions are due by Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 1 p.m. ET. Start your submission.

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