News and Events
ASSOCIATION OF BLACK CARDIOLOGISTS LAUNCHES A NATIONAL INITIATIVE TO ADDRESS “CARDIOLOGY DESERTS”
The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC), a national 501c3 nonprofit focused on advancing cardiovascular wellness for all, announces the launch of the Cardiology Deserts campaign to confront the challenge of living in regions throughout the United States with limited access to cardiovascular services. These regions face persistent barriers to obtaining timely and effective cardiovascular care. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) [...]
Dr. Sara Collins Joins Barry Sanders and Amgen to Highlight the Silent Danger of Bad Cholesterol in New Documentary
The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) is proud to spotlight the participation of Dr. Sara Collins, interventional cardiologist and Co-Chair of the ABC Public Health and Policy Committee, in “Making of a Heart Attack”—a compelling new mini-documentary released by Amgen and premiered on A&E on June 14th. Through interviews with clinicians, patients, and advocates, the film explores how [...]
2025 ABC International Dr. Jay Brown Abstract Competition | June 28
The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC), supported, in part, by Amgen Pharmaceuticals, is thrilled to announce the 2026 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 and clinicians outside the [...]
In Memoriam: Dr. Baxter Montgomery, MD, FACC
It is with profound sadness that the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) shares the news of the passing of our esteemed colleague, visionary leader, and passionate healer, Dr. Baxter Montgomery. Dr. Montgomery was a board-certified cardiologist and a trailblazer in lifestyle medicine, nationally recognized for integrating whole food, plant-based nutrition into the prevention and reversal of chronic cardiovascular [...]
ACC/ABC Merck Research Fellowship Award
The purpose of the American College of Cardiology/Association of Black Cardiologists (ACC/ABC) Merck Research Fellowship Awards is to support advanced research fellowship training in adult cardiology thereby encouraging the development of careers in clinical investigation by cardiology trainees. The ACC is grateful to Merck for their continued financial support for these awards. Applications are due by June [...]
American College of Cardiology, Association of Black Cardiologists Recognize Three Merck Research Fellowship Awardees
The American College of Cardiology and the Association of Black Cardiologists have selected three recipients of the Merck Research Fellowship Award, fostering the next generation of cardiovascular investigators. Awardees will be recognized during the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25) in Chicago. The ACC/ABC Merck Research Fellowship provides three, one-year fellowships totaling $100,000 to support one [...]
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