Click here to read a welcome letter from Carlos Vergara, MD, FIT Committee Chair.
FIT Journal Club is a way for FITs to better understand the scholarly work presented at the major scientific sessions. In 2025, seven major conferences will take place that will have an always overwhelming amount of new and cutting-edge science presented. Each session of FIT Journal Club will break down major advances and enhance engagement with the science while also having FITs from Florida interact with each other.
All sessions will start at 6:00pm ET.
October 9
European Society of Cardiology 2025
October 30
American Society of Echocardiography 2025
November 18
Heart Failure Society of America 2025
PAST EVENTS
American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2024
Activity Director: Sri Mandava, MD, Research Chair, FCACC FIT Committee, Mount Sinai Medical Center
The FIT Committee has compiled information on Board Exams/Reviews and Leadership & Research Opportunities. Click on the links to review these documents.
The Florida Chapter provides interaction, networking, collaboration, and forums for those in cardiovascular training programs within the state. The chapter aims to provide resources to help Fellows succeed in training and beyond.
MEMBERSHIP IN THE FCACC AND THE ACC
FITs receive complimentary membership in the ACC and the Florida Chapter through training directors, who will submit your information to us so that you may receive complimentary membership in the College for the duration of your training. Questions? Contact ACC’s Kristin West at kwest@acc.org.
2025-2026 FIT Committee Leadership
Chair: Carlos Vergara Sanchez – Mayo Clinic Florida Vice Chair: Andrew Sephien – University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital Woman in Cardiology (WIC) FIT Chair: Nahyr Lugo Fagundo – Mayo Clinic Florida Jeopardy Chair: Michael Dangl – University of Florida, Gainesville Research Chair: Jose Lopez – University of Miami/HCA Florida JFK Medical Center Education Chair: Dana Penfold – Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, FL Engagement Officer – West Coast: Samantha Eichelberger – University of South Florida Engagement Officer – East Coast: Alex Nusbickel – University of Florida, Gainesville FIT Bootcamp Champion: Ammar Abu Sulb – NCH Healthcare System
FCACC FIT the Guidelines Program
The American College of Cardiology strategic plan aims to position the college and its members to achieve ACC’s mission to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health for all. As part of it, a very important aspect is to educate and nurture trainees, fostering a collaborative network between cardiovascular physicians from all stages of our careers across diverse academic and clinical settings.
All sessions will be at 6:00pm
August 5, 2025This program is being rescheduled.
Dr. Mauricio Cohen
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
2021 ACC/AHA/SCAI Guideline for Coronary Artery Revascularization
November 10, 2025
Dr. David Winchester
University of Florida Gainesville
2023 ACC/AHA Multisociety Multimodality Appropriate Use Criteria for the Detection and Risk Assessment of Chronic Coronary Disease
2025 ACC/AHA Multisociety Guideline for the Management of Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes
Session 4
Dr. Fred Kusumoto
Mayo Clinic
2023 ACC/AHA Multisociety Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation
2018 ACC/AHA/HRS Guideline on the Evaluation and Management of Bradycardia and Cardiac Conduction Delay
Session 5
Dr. Diego Sadler
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
2025 ACC/IC-OS Updates on Cardiology Oncology Measures Leadership Council Perspective and 2021 Advancing Care Through Innovation
Session 6
Dr. Amy Pollak
Mayo Clinic 2024 ACC/AHA Multisociety Guideline for the Management of Lower Extremity Peripheral Arterial Disease
Session 7
Dr. David Baran
Cleveland Clinic Foundation 2022 ACC/AHA Multisociety SCAI Shock Stage Classification Expert Consensus and ISHLT Transplant Guidelines
Session 8
Dr. Leslie Cooper
Mayo Clinic 2025 ACC ECDP on Strategies and Criteria for the Diagnosis and Management of Myocarditis 2021 ACC/AHA/ESC Multisociety Role of Endomyocardial Biopsy Scientific Statement
Course Director
Dr. Dana Penfold
Medical Education Chair, FCACC FIT Committee
Memorial Healthcare System
Hollywood, Florida
Click on the image below to read about the FCACC FIT Leadership Academy.
THE ACC IS YOUR PROFESSIONAL HOME!
Why join?
ACC.org, JACC Journals, other ACC products provide a wealth of material for your cardiology education
The ACC is invested in your career development & has numerous resources to help launch the type of career you want to have
Through the ACC, you can learn important leadership, networking, and advocacy skills
You will meet lifelong colleagues, friends, and mentors
Click here for more information and/or here for the Online Training Program Portal Instructions.
FIT Committee
Interested in joining and contributing to the committee's efforts? Complete this application.
Carlos Vergara, MD - Chair
OPEN - Vice-Chair
Florida General Cardiology Programs
University of Miami/JFK
Aventura Hospital
Florida Atlantic University
Broward Health Medical Center
University of Florida
HCA West Florida GME Consortium/
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point
Mayo Clinic Florida
University of Florida Jacksonville
HCA West Florida GME Consortium/Largo Medical Center Program
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Orange Park Medical Center Program
Orlando Health Program
HCA West Florida GME Consortium/
Northside Hospital Program
University of South Florida
Cleveland Clinic Florida
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
Memorial Healthcare System
Florida Chapter, American College of Cardiology
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