The mission of the American College of Cardiology is to advocate for quality cardiovascular care—through education, research promotion, development and application of standards and guidelines—and to influence health care policy.
Our Common Mission
Growing Membership Category
International Impact
11% of more than 31,500 members
Easier Application Process for FACC
Annual Scientific Session
Speakers
Chairs
Poster presentations
JACC
60% international contributors
Cutting edge research
International Impact
ACCF/AHA Clinical Guidelines
Evidence-based methods of care
Potential conservation of resources
Disease-focused guidelines
International Impact
Educational Programs & Products
Joint live international symposia
-- ACCSAP
ACCEL
On-line JACC
Cardiosource
Web Portal
International Impact
ACC’s Education Profile
Lifelong learning
Needs-based programs & products
Creative solutions
Digital “meetings”
Internet portals like Cardiosource
International Challenges
Annual Scientific Session
Visa applications & renewals
Travel safety
ACC creative solutions
US State Department contact
International Challenges
Workforce shortage
Physicians
Nurses
Creative solutions
Cardiac care team
Training programs
World Heart Federation
International Challenges
Technology
Rapid evolution
Significant cost
Move from Intervention to Prevention
Wiser use of resources
Wider impact on population
International Challenges
ACC in Asia
October 16:PLA Central Army Hospital- Institute of Geriatric Cardiology Beijing
October 17: 15th Annual Great Wall Beijing
October 20: Tongji University Shanghai
October 22: 2nd Cardiology Symposium Hanoi Medical University
October 24: Asean Conference- Bangkok
Special Thanks
To Dr. Dayi Hu
For making these presentations possible
If you are interested in receiving CME credits for this course, please pick up a packet at the ACC booth.
Thank you.
CME Requirements