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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 

Moderator

Deepika Misra, MD 

Mount Sinai Medical Center

Speakers

ALPACAR Trial

Sruthi Selvakumar, MD PGY2

Internal Medicine

University of South Florida


SUMMIT Trial

Mishal Mumtaz, MD PGY 1

Internal Medicine

University of South Florida


VANISH2 Trial

Ibrahim Mohamed, MD PGY 1

Internal Medicine

Mayo Clinic Florida


BPROAD Trial

Elias Akiki, MD PGY 2

Internal Medicine

Mount Sinai Medical Center


American College of Cardiology 2025 

Moderator

Brian Shapiro, MD, FACC

Mayo Clinic Jacksonville


Speakers

SOUL Trial 

Joshua Krasner, MD

University of Miami Holy Cross Hospital


DAPA TAVI Trial

Branco Bettinotti, MD

Mount Sinai Medical Center


WARRIOR Trial

Krunal Shukla, MD

University of Florida
 

Heart Rhythm Society 2025

Moderator

Rachael Venn, MD

Naples Comprehensive Health Hospital/NCH


TRANSFORM-AF Trial

Omotayo Ope, MD

University of Miami



TREAT-PVC Trial 

Anhthu Trinh, MD

University of South Florida 



LEADR-LBBAP Trial

Anupam Halder, MD

Mount Sinai Medical Center

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.

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.



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, 2025 This 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
  • 2023 Chronic Coronary Disease Guideline-at-a-Glance

 

Session 3

Dr. Mauricio Cohen

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

      • 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.

Carlos Vergara article photo


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




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