Welcome to ACC’s Program Directors and Graduate Medical Educators Member Section!
Benjamin H. Freed, MD, FACC
Chair
@docbfreed
The PDGME Section members include physicians, fellowship trainees, program administrators, and the multiple cardiovascular team members, all of whom have a common goal: Excitement and Collaboration around advancing the field of education and training of the Fellows in Training (FITs) across the spectrum of cardiovascular disease. The Section seeks to facilitate the training of the future cardiovascular physician workforce and to serve as a resource for salient cardiovascular education and training issues.
The ACC PDGME Section members and Leadership Council will work within the College to advance cardiovascular science and practice through research and education, establish training criteria and guidelines and influence health care policy.
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The Program Directors and Graduate Medical Educators 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 Program Directors and Graduate Medical Educators Member Section's opportunities to impact College policies and provide additional member benefits.
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Section Announcements
February 27, 2026
Join fellow ACC Program Directors and Graduate Medical Educators (PDGME) Section members for the full-day Chittur A. Sivaram PDGME Symposium focused on innovative approaches in graduate medical education. The symposium will take place on Friday, March 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT at the Hilton Riverside New Orleans. Register here.
Not yet registered for ACC.26? Register here and plan your program.
February 17, 2026
ACC Quality Summit 2026, taking place Sept. 16-18 in Orlando, FL, offers an ideal platform to elevate your trainees’ quality improvement (QI) work on a national stage. Encourage your Fellows in Training to submit an abstract by Monday, March 23 and help them gain meaningful experience in academic dissemination, professional visibility and data driven QI leadership.
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.
February 9, 2026
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.
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