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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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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Last Chance: Apply For an ACC Committee Leadership Position by Oct. 9

October 6, 2026

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Don't miss your chance to help shape the future of the ACC and cardiovascular care. Applications for more than 80 ACC Committees, including opportunities with Member Section Leadership Councils, close this Friday, Oct. 9. Whether you're looking to grow as a leader, share your expertise or expand your professional network, committee service provides valuable opportunities to make an impact. Visit the ACC Committee Nominations Portal to explore openings and apply today!

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Take the Next Step in Your ACC Leadership Journey

September 28, 2026

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Looking to expand your network, build leadership skills and become more involved in the ACC? Holding an ACC Committee position offers opportunities to contribute to membership, advocacy, education and other key ACC initiatives while helping shape the future of cardiovascular care. Explore 300 open positions across 80+ committees, including Member Section Leadership Councils, Health Affairs and Advocacy Committees and more. Visit ACC's Committee Nominations Portal to explore the open positions and apply by Friday, Oct. 9.

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Bring Your Educational Innovations to ACC’s Cardio Sim Creator Competition

September 28, 2026

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Innovative teaching tools and simulation-based learning experiences are transforming cardiovascular training. ACC’s Cardio Sim Creator Competition offers an exclusive opportunity to showcase educational innovations that strengthen clinical skills, address training challenges and improve learner outcomes. Nominate or submit your own procedural trainers, simulations, simulators or educational games that address training needs. Applicants must provide a 3-to-5-minute video demonstrating their innovation and explaining its educational impact. The winner will be invited to present at ACC.27 Together With WCC (ACC.27-WCC), taking place April 10-12, 2027, in Houston, TX, and will receive a faculty appointment at the Cardio Sim Creators Station in the Personalized Skills Zone. Apply by Oct. 20 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Plus, don't miss the opportunity to showcase your work on the global stage: abstract and complex clinical case submissions for ACC.27-WCC are due by Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 1 p.m. ET. Share your research, real-world cases and innovative ideas with the worldwide cardiovascular community!


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