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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Advancing Cardio-Obstetrics Education For Fellows

July 20, 2026

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A recent JACC: Advances  viewpoint article, Cardio-Obstetrics Fundamentals for Fellows: A Digital Solution for Democratizing Cardio-Obstetric Education, highlights critical gaps in training and the opportunity to improve care for pregnant patients with cardiovascular disease. Learn how MedAxiom’s Cardio-Obstetrics Fundamentals for Fellows program is helping close the gap through accessible, multidisciplinary education. Read more.

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Honor a Mentor With the 2027 ACC Distinguished Awards

July 20, 2026

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Honor a colleague who has transformed careers and cultivated the next generation of leaders. Nominations are now open for the Distinguished Mentor Award. For the Distinguished Mentor nominations, three additional letters of support must be submitted from the nominee's mentees. This allows for five total support letters for this category only. Mentees do not have to be ACC members to submit a letter. Nominations are due by Thursday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. ET. Learn more and submit a nomination today!

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