Welcome to ACC’s Program Directors and Graduate Medical Educators Member Section!

Benjamin H. Freed, MD, FACC

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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ACC Seeks Comments on Draft Multisocietal Advanced Training Statement on ACHD

May 11, 2026

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The ACC is seeking comments on a draft version of an ACC/AHA/SPCTPD Advanced Training Statement on Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD). The document utilizes the ACGME competency domain structure to identify the competencies required by all ACHD subspecialists as well as those who choose to pursue training in several optional, highly specialized areas of ACHD. It also recommends the procedural volume and technical experience to achieve and demonstrate competence as an ACHD subspecialist. Access the document and public comment response form and submit comments by Friday, May 22 at 5 p.m. ET.

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Nominations Now Open For the Douglas P. Zipes Distinguished Young Scientist Award

April 10, 2026

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Help your trainees gain the recognition they deserve. The Douglas P. Zipes Distinguished Young Scientist Award recognizes young physician scientists who have made outstanding contributions to the field of cardiovascular disease. The award winner will receive a $1,000 prize and an invitation to present their scientific work during ACC.27 in Houston, TX – all expenses paid. Nominations are due by Thursday, May 28. Learn more and nominate your trainees.

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