Click here to read a welcome letter from Carlos Vergara, MD, FIT Committee Chair.
Interested in what we're doing and when?
Click on the calendar below.
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.
Bonus Session!
Date: TBA
Allan L. Klein, MD, FRCP (C), FACC, FAHA, FASE, FESC
Cleveland Clinic
2025 Guidelines for Evaluation of Left Ventricular Diastolic Function by Echocardiography and for HFpEF Diagnosis: An Update From the American Society of Echocardiography
Registration opening soon
Upcoming Sessions
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
Course Director
Dr. Dana Penfold
Medical Education Chair, FCACC FIT Committee
Memorial Healthcare System
Hollywood, Florida
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
Interested in joining and contributing to the committee's efforts? Complete this application.
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.
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
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.
Florida Chapter, American College of Cardiology
3208 E. Colonial Drive, Suite 264
