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.

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The 2027 ACC Distinguished Awards Recognize Scientific Excellence

July 20, 2026

Announcements

Nominations are now open for the ACC Distinguished Scientist Award, which recognizes cardiovascular researchers who have made groundbreaking contributions in three categories: Basic, Translational, or Clinical Research. This prestigious recognition celebrates innovation and scientific achievements that have advanced cardiovascular medicine. Three award recipients will be selected, one for each category. Nominations are due by Thursday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. ET. Submit a nomination today!

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JACC: Asia Calls For HFpEF Papers

June 16, 2026

Announcements

JACC: Asia invites original research and brief reports on the pathogenesis, prevention and treatment of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), including clinical and preclinical studies with an emphasis on Asian populations or comparative cohorts. Topics may include phenotypic classification, systemic inflammation, sex differences, precision medicine strategies, multi-omics and interorgan crosstalk. Learn more and submit your work by Friday, July 31.

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