The American College of Cardiology (ACC), based in Washington, DC is a nonprofit medical association established in 1949. It bestows credentials upon cardiovascular specialists who meet its qualifications. Education is a core component of the college, which is also active in the formulation of health policy and the support of cardiovascular research.
ACC's Strategic Plan positions the College and its members for success in achieving the ACC's Mission to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health as cardiovascular disease remains the #1 cause of mortality worldwide. Over the last seven decades the College has been the place for cardiovascular professionals to learn, grow and share and will remain so as we realize the ACC's Vision of a world where innovation and knowledge optimize cardiovascular care and outcomes.
The College is guided by this Strategic Plan which charts the course of the College from 2019 through 2023 to achieve four Strategic Goals. We will achieve these Strategic Goals by living out the ACC's Core Values – Patient-Centered, Teamwork and Collaboration, and Professionalism and Excellence.
Campaign for the Future
The Campaign for the Future is a $10 million member-driven campaign designed to unite cardiovascular clinicians worldwide around the shared goals of tangibly addressing global health; fostering diversity and inclusion; and ensuring leadership in cardiovascular care.
Fostering Diversity and Inclusion
The campaign for the future will transform the cardiovascular profession to be more diverse and inclusive through:
- Expanded leadership development programs for women and under-represented minorities
- Creation of focused Fellowship and Scholarship programs
- Diversity and inclusion faculty training programs
- National and local student outreach programs
Ensuring Leadership in Cardiovascular Care
The campaign for the future will build a strong core of leaders in both the college and the profession by:
- Increasing the number of global Women in Cardiology programs
- Expanding opportunities for FITs and Early Career members to gain skills in leadership and mentoring
- Identifying the next generation of medical tech entrepreneurs and building affinity with the College
The Campaign for the Future will take critical steps towards reversing negative global trends in cardiovascular health:
- Education: A global cardiovascular and non-communicable disease prevention and treatment program targeted at front line health workers in the developing world
- Quality Improvement: The Global Heart Attack Treatment Initiative will drive guideline and evidence-based solutions for cardiovascular care across low- and middle-income countries
- Innovation: Pilot initiatives focused on health literacy, remote monitoring and telemedicine, and artificial intelligence will address inequities in health care by leapfrogging infrastructure challenges.
54,000 MEMBERS. ONE FUTURE.
For stock or securities gifts please contact Member Care at 202-375-6000 ext. 5603 or by email at membercare@acc.org.
For matching gifts please contact Chanelle Bragg at 202-375-6250 or by email at cbragg@acc.org.
Source: https://www.acc.org/
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