News and Events
Situation Room: Peer-to-Peer Learning on NVAF and VTE
The Association of Black Cardiologists, in collaboration with Pfizer, invites you to an exclusive dinner program hosted by ABC Past President Icilma Fergus, MD, FACC, FASPC, Professor of Medicine and Director of Cardiovascular Disparities and Clinical Lipidology at Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital. This innovative platform, “The Situation Room,” offers healthcare professionals a unique opportunity for peer-to-peer... Read More
2025 International Dr. Jay Brown Best Abstract Competition
Description The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC), supported, in part, by Amgen Pharmaceuticals, is thrilled to announce the inaugural 2025 International Dr. Jay Brown Best Abstract Competition. This prestigious event celebrates excellence in cardiovascular research and honors the legacy of Dr. Jay Brown, a stalwart in cardiology whose contributions have significantly advanced the field. The competition invites researchers... Read More
Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) Fellowship Support
The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) is pleased to announce a Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) Fellowship support opportunity funded by Johnson & Johnson MedTech. ABC is offering four (4) awards of $50,000 each to support fellows pursuing subspecialty training in Cardiac Electrophysiology. This initiative aims to advance diverse representation in the field of cardiac electrophysiology and promote healthcare... Read More
Empowering Communities Through Digital Health: The Techquity by FAITH! Digital Health Advocate Training
Transforming Lives with Digital Health Advocacy The Mayo Clinic’s FAITH! (Fostering African-American Improvement in Total Health) Program, with training support from the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC), recently completed the second phase of the groundbreaking Techquity by FAITH! initiative. This phase of the Techquity by FAITH! study focused on training Digital Health Advocates (DHAs) to promote cardiovascular health... Read More
Expanding Access to Anti-Obesity Medications
Comments submitted to CMS supporting Medicare coverage of anti-obesity medications and policies that improve access to preventive therapies for patients at risk of cardiovascular disease.
Medicare Coverage for TTVR
ABC provided recommendations to CMS supporting Medicare coverage of transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement while promoting equitable access for patients in rural and underserved communities
Upcoming Events
Policy Pulse Summit
October 2 @ 8:30 am - 1:00 pmSpirit of the Heart Awards and Fundraiser
October 3