News and Events
Advancing Equity in Electrophysiology: Don’t Miss ABC’s Featured Session at HRS 2025
ABC is proud to lead a vital conversation at the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) 2025 Annual Meeting. Join experts in cardiac electrophysiology for “Actionable Steps Toward Achieving Health Equity in Arrhythmia Care,” a dynamic session addressing disparities impacting underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, women and older adults. Explore systemic barriers, gain inclusive strategies and leave with practical tools [...]
Watch Now: Empowering Preeclampsia Survivors for Lifelong Heart Health
Did you miss the recent webinar, Strong Hearts, Bright Futures: Empowering Preeclampsia Survivors for Lifelong Heart Health? This insightful session, hosted by the Preeclampsia Foundation, explored the link between preeclampsia and long-term cardiovascular health, offering vital guidance for survivors on protecting their hearts for the future. The discussion featured ABC CVD in Women and Children Committee Co-chairs Dr. Rachel M. [...]
Congratulations to the Winner of the ABC Best Abstract Competition at ACC.25!
The ABC is thrilled to announce Sheriff Dodoo, MD, of the Georgia Heart Institute, as the winner of this year's Dr. Jay Brown Best Abstract Competition, held during ABC's Annual Fellows-In-Training Educational Program at ACC.25 in Chicago. Dr. Dodoo's presentation, "Ultrashort Dual Antiplatelet Therapy versus One-Year Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials," [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Upcoming Events
ABC/Cleveland Clinic: Cardiovascular Update 2025 for Primary Care and General Cardiology
October 16 - October 17ABC EVENTS @ AHA25 in New Orleans, LA – November 8
November 7 - November 10ABC/AHA Joint Session: Bridging the Gap: Leveraging Innovation to Address Unmet Needs in Cardiovascular Care
November 8 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm