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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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
September 9, 2026
Do you know someone making meaningful contributions to the cardiovascular profession? ACC's 2027 Distinguished Awards recognize outstanding individuals through one of the 15 awards spanning leadership and excellence in education, service, mentorship, research and more. Nominations are due by Thursday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. ET. Learn more and nominate a colleague today!
September 9, 2026
Transform the future of cardiovascular medicine by sharing your research with the global cardiovascular community at ACC.27 Together With WCC (ACC.27-WCC), taking place April 10-12, 2027, in Houston, TX. The ACC is now accepting abstract submissions across 60 topics, including the featured field of training and lifelong learning, and complex clinical case submissions. Be part of the global stage where groundbreaking discoveries, real-world cases and innovative ideas converge. Submissions are due by Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 1 p.m. ET. Start your submission.
August 25, 2026
Honor a colleague whose vision and commitment to excellence have influenced learners, peers and the broader cardiovascular community by nominating them for Distinguished Educator Award. Nominations are due by Thursday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. ET. Learn more and submit a nomination today!
