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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. 

Interested in what we're doing and when?

Click on the calendar below. 


FIT Nov/Dec calendar



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FIT/Early Career Webinar Series

ACC has recorded a series of webinars jointly sponsored by the FIT and Early Career Sections which will arm you with strategies you need to succeed in your training and beyond.

Touching on topics you care about from practice management and growth, to finances and to getting ahead, you're sure to find a topic that offers solutions relevant to you.

The FIT Committee has compiled information on Board Exams/Reviews and Leadership & Research Opportunities. Click on the links to review these documents.

Board Exam/Board Review Information

FITs in FCACC

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.

FIT Journal Club

FIT Journal Club is a way for FITs to better understand the scholarly work presented at the major scientific sessions. 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. 


November 12, 2026


Trials Presented:

CMR Guide Trial

Presenter:

Natalia Badillo, MD

AdventHealth Orlando

Commentary:

Alex Parker, MD

University of Florida, Gainesville 

STAREE Trial 

Presenter:

Sruthi Selvakumar, MD

Orlando Health


Commentary:

Xavier Prida, MD, FACC

USF, Tampa


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FIT the Guidelines 

Click on the image below to register.


FIT the Guidelines December 2026

2026-2027 FIT Committee Leadership

Chair: Andrew Sephien, MD – University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital

Vice Chair: Natalie Marrero, MD – University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital

Woman in Cardiology (WIC) FIT Chair: Stacey Regis, MD – Mayo Clinic Jacksonville


FIT Mentorship Chair: Natalia Badillo, MD – Advent Health Orlando


Jeopardy Chair: Ufuk Vardard, MD – Mayo Clinic Jacksonville


Research Chair: Yasmeen Taha, MD – University of Florida Gainesville


Medical Education Chair: Justin Mark, MD –  HCA/JFK Hospital


Engagement Chair: Samantha Eichelberger – University of South Florida


Interested in joining and contributing to the committee's efforts? Complete this application.


Florida General Cardiology Programs 

AdventHealth Florida: Orlando & AdventHealth Florida: Tampa

BayCare Health System: St. Joseph's Hospital

Broward Health

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Florida: Weston

Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine

Florida International University: Baptist Health

HCA Florida Healthcare, USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa North: Citrus, Oak Hill & Trinity Hospitals

HCA Florida Healthcare, USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South: Bayonet Point, Brandon, Blake, Largo & Northside Hospitals

HCA Florida Healthcare: Aventura Hospital

HCA Florida Healthcare: Lawnwood, Northwest & Westside Hospitals

HCA Florida JFK Hospital, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine GME Consortium

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital

Lakeland Regional Health

Larkin Community Hospital: Palm Springs Campus

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science: Jacksonville

Memorial Healthcare System: Hollywood

Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida

Naples Comprehensive Health

Orlando Health

Palmetto General Hospital

University of Central Florida, HCA Florida Healthcare: Greater Orlando/Osceola & Ocala

University of Florida

University of Miami/Jackson Health System

University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine





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Orlando, FL 32803

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