Partnership with Sociedad Espanola de Cardiologia

SPAIN 2026 INTERNATIONAL CLINCAL EXPERIENCE

SEC PRECEPTORSHIP

 

The FCACC-SEC Preceptorship is an international clinical experience that aims to have Florida Chapter Members: FACCs, Associate Fellows, CVTeam Members (NP, RN, PharmD, PA), who are currently in practice (private/academic/hospital-based), learn about the health system in Spain. They will get in-depth presentations and observe the latest technologies and therapies in the hospital setting. The experience is built to foster camaraderie with colleagues in Spain and to appreciate the differences and similarities in practice. Members who join the delegation also form meaningful friendships with their Florida colleagues through exploration of the vibrant culture and cities that are included in the itinerary.

 

Details to know before committing to the program:

• You need not speak Spanish; all hospitals are expecting English speakers.
• The Chapter Office coordinates the program and will offer suggestions regarding hotel stays and other logistics. Onsite coordination of the itinerary is also provided. Members book their own hotel, air, and train travel.
• The program has a limited number of slots. Submit your application through this link (coming soon). Your confirmation as a member of the delegation will be confirmed within ten business days of the Chapter Office receiving your completed application.
• Those selected to join the delegation will receive a $1400 travel stipend; the Chapter also hosts several dining events. Receipts submitted after the program, via the Chapter’s reimbursement link, will be reimbursed for up to $1400. No other costs are paid for by the Chapter.
• On or before March 3, 2026 you must submit a copy of your travel itinerary to the Chapter Office to qualify for the travel stipend.
• Spouses/guests are welcome at several of the dining events.
• There is time built into the agenda to sightsee. If you want additional time to explore, it is suggested to build time into the front or back end of the schedule below.
• Booking your hotel sleeping rooms early is highly encouraged, especially if you wish to stay at the Headquarters Hotels (see below for hotel details).
• Plan flight travel to arrive in Spain by June 7.  Remember it is an overnight flight and therefore to arrive on June 7 one must depart the US on June 6.
• The Chapter Office will give you the exact AVE train to Seville that you should book as soon as the train schedule is released. Typically, the schedule is released 90 days in advance of the travel date.

 

THE DATES BELOW ARE CONFIRMED. EXACT LOCATIONS AND TIMING WILL BE DETERMINED CLOSER TO THE EVENT

PRECEPTORSHIP SCHEDULE

June 7	US-MADRID Arrive in Madrid, Spain Note: flights are overnight; you must depart the US by June 6 Morning/Afternoon Explore the city of Madrid  Evening Group Dinner (guests invited)
June 8	MADRID Morning Delegation travels to the Casa del Corazón for educational event and meeting of SEC Leadership. Afternoon Enjoy the city at your leisure Evening Delegate reception
June 9	MADRID-SEVILLE Morning Delegation travels to Madrid Hospital for Clinical Experiences Afternoon Delegation travels to Seville via high-speed train AVE; check in to hotels Evening Delegation Dinner
June 10	SEVILLE Morning Delegation travels to Hospital for Clinical Experiences Afternoon/Evening Enjoy the city at your leisure Formal programming concludes
June 11	SEVILLE-DEPARTURES Travel to other destinations/Back to US

Financial Responsibilities

FCACC Provides:

• Reception, Two Dinners
• Travel to and from hospitals and Casa del Corazón
• Up to $1400 travel stipend upon completion of Chapter's online reimbursement form

 

FCACC Members Responsible For:

• All flights
• Hotel reservations
• Train to and from Seville
• Other meals and incidentals

A tentative slot will be assigned within 10 business days upon receipt of the completed form.

On or before March 3, 2026 you must submit a copy of your flight itinerary to the chapter office. Once this is sent your seat is permanently assigned and the SEC will start the process of assigning you a mentor.

QUESTIONS? Email Jennifer Ray Beckman: jennifer@accfl.org

Thoughts on the Preceptorship Experience

"The clinical experience was extremely rich and comprehensive. Certainly it was a great privilege to be able to learn from several truly Spanish Masters of Cardiology and Science. I cannot wait to return to my Spanish colleagues and share the joy of learning." ~Octavio Cosme, MD, FACC 

"The FCACC-SEC exchange program is a unique opportunity to peek behind the barriers that separate healthcare systems and observe how things differ, and also how much we have in common. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in thinking about their own practice habits and how to improve them."  ~David Winchester, MD, FACC

"I am very grateful for the opportunity to visit the SEC and spend time with the congenital cardiologists (both pediatric and adult) at the Hospital General Universitario Gregario Maranon in Madrid. I learned about the Spanish medical system, and the many similarities and differences to ours. I had the opportunity to see how they are taking advantage of 3D printing to effectively improve congenital cardiac care. I am sure that we will see the work they are doing in their labs impact clinical outcomes in the next decade." ~Arwa Saidi, MEd, MBBCH, FAAP, FACC REVISTA ESPAÑOLA DE CARDIOLOGÍA is the official publication of the Spanish Society of Cardiology and is a bilingual international peer-reviewed journal dealing with cardiovascular medicine. Please visit
http://www.revespcardiol.org/en/# 
for REVISTA ESPAÑOLA DE CARDIOLOGÍA content.