10 Years of Valve Disease Awareness – A Celebratory Reception
2026-02-25 14:30 (America/New_York) | US Capitol Visitor Center, 1st St SE, Room SVC 212-10, Washington, DC, 20515, United States
Please join the Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc. and the Alliance for Aging Research for “10 Years of Valve Disease Awareness – A Celebratory Reception” in Washington DC. The February 25 reception will bring together partners, patients, advocates, and policymakers to reflect on progress made and the work still ahead. ABC Past Board Chair, Dr. Phillip Duncan, will offer brief remarks on behalf of ABC.

NACE Conversations in Primary Care
2026-03-14 09:00 - 14:55 | FL
Conversations in Primary Care: 2026 – Live Virtual Conference on March 14, 2026

Live Virtual Broadcast
Date: March 14, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:55 PM ET
Cost: Free
Join this live virtual CME program designed to help primary care clinicians stay current with evolving evidence and treatment strategies across several commonly encountered clinical conditions.
Through an interactive, moderator-led format, national faculty will review practical approaches to risk assessment, diagnosis, and treatment while discussing real-world cases from clinical practice. Sessions will focus on improving patient outcomes through evidence-based care and the application of current treatment guidelines.
Agenda & Key Topics

Metabolic Bone Disease and Optimization of Fracture Prevention
Strategies to assess fracture risk, individualize osteoporosis therapy, and improve treatment adherence.

Presentation Theater: A Triad of Diseases: A Treatment Strategy for Patients With T2D, CVD and CKD (CME not offered)

ASCVD Risk Reduction Beyond Statins: Strategies for Individualizing Lipid Management
Guidance on identifying high-risk patients and applying guideline-directed therapies and emerging non-statin treatments to reduce cardiovascular risk.

Presentation Theater: Reducing Cardiovascular Risk Through Optimal LDL-C Management Across the CVD Continuum (CME not offered)

My Shoulder Hurts, Do I Need an Orthopedist?
Practical approaches to evaluating shoulder pain in primary care, including exam techniques, imaging considerations, and treatment options.

Target Audience
Primary care clinicians, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals involved in the management of chronic disease and preventive care.
Continuing Education
Participants may earn up to 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and 3.00 AANP Contact Hours.
"ASCVD Risk Reduction Beyond Statins: Strategies for Individualizing Lipid Management": This activity is jointly provided by the Association of Black Cardiologists and the National Association for Continuing Education.
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Annual Cardiologists-In-Training Educational Program and Dr. Jay Brown Best Abstract Competition
2026-03-27 18:00 - 21:30 | New Orleans Marriott, 555 Canal St, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
RegisterLocation:
New Orleans Marriott (Salons D-E)
555 Canal St
New Orleans, LA 70130
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM CT

ABC General Membership Dinner Meeting
2026-03-28 18:00 - 22:00 | New Orleans Marriott, 555 Canal St, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
RegisterSaturday, March 28
ABC General Membership Dinner MeetingDr. Anthony Fletcher, ABC President, Presiding
Location:
New Orleans Marriott (Salons D-H)555 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70130
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM CT

ABC Dinner Meeting: APOL1 as a Window into Cardiometabolic and Kidney Disparities
2026-03-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Windsor Court Hotel, 300 Gravier Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130, United States
APOL1 as a Window into Cardiometabolic and Kidney Disparities
Location:
Windsor Court Hotel
300 Gravier Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM CT
This program is sponsored, in part, by Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Joint Symposium of the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC)
2026-03-30 10:45 - 11:45 | Ernest N. Morial Convention Center • New Orleans, LA, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
RegisterJoint Symposium of the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC)
SESSION 345 – Innovation as Friend, Not Foe: Leveraging Digital and Genetic Innovations to Promote Equity in Cardiovascular Disease
Chairs: Dr. Selma Mohammed and Dr. Wayne Batchelor
Location:
ACC.26 Annual Scientific Session & Expo
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Room: 345
Time: 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM CT

ESCAPE: Emory Symposium on Coronary Atherosclerosis Prevention & Education
2026-06-26 - 2026-06-28 | Omni Amelia Island Resort, 39 Beach Lagoon Rd, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, United States
The Emory Symposium on Coronary Atherosclerosis Prevention & Education (ESCAPE) brings together nationally recognized experts to explore the latest advances in cardiovascular disease prevention, risk assessment, and clinical care.
Hosted by Emory University School of Medicine, the three-day program will examine emerging evidence and practical strategies related to hypertension management, lipid control, heart failure, women’s cardiovascular health, cardiac amyloidosis, electrophysiology, and interventional cardiology. Sessions will also address evolving topics such as the expanding role of GLP-1 receptor agonists, the PREVENT risk score, and team-based care models designed to improve cardiovascular outcomes.
Participants will gain practical insights into applying current ACC/AHA clinical guidelines and emerging research findings in real-world clinical settings. The program includes expert lectures, case-based discussions, and panel Q&A sessions designed to translate new knowledge into improved patient care.

ABC Faculty Spotlight
The Association of Black Cardiologists is proud to highlight ABC members participating in this year’s program:

Dr. Ijeoma Isiadinso – Course Director and Co-Chair of the ABC Preventive Cardiology Committee
Dr. Modele Ogunniyi – Faculty and Co-Chair of the ABC Membership Committee

Who Should Attend
Cardiologists, internists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and clinicians in emergency medicine, family medicine, endocrinology, and OB/GYN.
Participants may earn up to 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and 15 Maintenance of Certification (MOC) points.The conference will be held at the Omni Amelia Island Resort and includes networking opportunities, educational sessions, and a family social event
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