Association of Black Cardiologists

ABC Pre-College and Undergraduate Life Science + Engagement (PULSE) Retreat
2025-10-11 07:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | FL
This pathway program provides high school and undergraduate students—particularly those historically underrepresented in science and medicine—with early exposure to cardiovascular careers and mentorship from leading professionals.

ABC Policy Pulse Summit
2025-10-10 08:30 - 17:00 | FL
This national forum will convene leaders across healthcare, government, industry, professional societies, national advocacy organizations, and community-based coalitions to advance policy-driven solutions that address persistent gaps in cardiovascular access, treatment, and prevention. The 2025 agenda will focus on pressing challenges such as cardiology deserts, access to evidence-based therapies, and the use of technology and data to improve early detection and care delivery. Discussions will also explore how trusted messengers—including policymakers, clinicians, and public figures can elevate awareness, build trust, and drive measurable change. A post-summit Cardiovascular Health Access & Innovation Policy Report will capture key strategies and guide ABC’s ongoing advocacy and implementation efforts.

ABC Maternal Cardiovascular Health Round Table (invitation only)
2025-10-09 08:00 - 17:00 | FL
This national convening will bring together clinical experts, researchers, policymakers, national advocacy organizations, individuals with lived experience, and community-based leaders to assess progress and re-energize efforts to address maternal cardiovascular health across the life course. Building on the recommendations that emerged from ABC’s landmark roundtable held five years ago, this forum will focus on generational health and prevention strategies—from early risk identification and preconception health to postpartum care and long-term wellness.
Participants will engage in solution-driven dialogue through panels and breakout sessions, working to co-design strategies that can reduce maternal risk and improve outcomes across diverse communities. A professionally produced summary report will document shared insights and inform future ABC-led initiatives, advocacy, and collaborations.

Conversations in Cardiology: 2025 - Live Virtual Conference
2025-10-04 09:00 - 16:30 | FL
Join us online for this live virtual broadcast and stay on track to fulfill your CME/CE requirements from the comfort of your home.
With rapid changes in medicine, staying informed about new developments can be equally challenging. Our goal in this CME activity is to help you hone your skills in the diagnosis and management of patients with varied conditions you are likely encountering in your practice.
Utilizing an interactive, moderator-led format, this program will present discussions with national thought leaders, who as clinicians themselves, understand the challenges you face every day as a primary care provider. Our faculty will be at your disposal to provide evidence-based science, current treatment guidelines, discuss challenging cases, and provide answers for you that can ultimately lead to better health care for your patients. The presentations will include several interactive cases and discussion sessions to keep you actively learning.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of each of the lectures listed below, learners should be able to:
An Expanding Armamentarium for Cardiac Amyloidosis

Identify patients with history, symptoms, or signs suggestive of ATTR who should be evaluated
Diagnose ATTR-CM by applying current guidelines and literature updates to patients’ diagnostic workup
Discuss the evolving landscape of approved and emerging disease-directed treatments for ATTR-CM
Individualize the management of patients with ATTR-CM, considering ongoing monitoring and pharmacotherapy for HF and cardiac amyloidosis

The HFpEF & HFmrEF Puzzle: Closing the Treatment Gaps

Recognize the residual risk associated with real-world utilization of standard treatments for patients with HFmrEF and HFpEF
Discuss recent clinical data on non-steroidal MRAs in the management of HFmrEF and HFpEF
Optimize the management of HFmrEF and HFpEF based on patient comorbidities, current guidelines, and evolving data

Uncontrolled T2D, Hypertension, and Cortisol: Connecting the Dots

Recognize the increased prevalence of hypercortisolism in patients with T2D and/or resistant hypertension
Implement appropriate screening and diagnostic testing for hypercortisolism in patients with difficult-to-treat T2D and/or resistant hypertension
Review emerging data on current and novel agents to address identifiable and non-identifiable sources of hypercortisolism
Individualize the management of patients with Cushing’s syndrome based on cortisol source, comorbidities, and patient preferences

Coordinated Efforts – When Statin Alone Isn’t Enough

Identify patients with elevated ASCVD risk based on history, laboratory findings, and comorbidities
Integrate evolving clinical data and guideline recommendations to optimize LDL lowering in patients with established ASCVD or at high risk for cardiovascular diseases (CVD)

ABC Program @ Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) – Minneapolis, MN
2025-09-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Hyatt Regency Minneapolis 1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA
The Association of Black Cardiologists Heart Failure Summit:Advancing Equity and Excellence in Heart Failure Care in Vulnerable Populations
September 27th, 2025
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA
Great Lakes Ballroom C | 7pm-10pm CT

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Situation Room: A virtual interactive peer-to-peer exchange and learning with healthcare providers
2025-09-09 19:00 - 20:00 | FL
Small group facilitated case reviews and discussions on non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) and venous thromboembolism (VTE).
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ABC/ESC Joint Session: Determinants of Cardiovascular Disease Inequities Across the Globe
2025-08-29 - 2025-09-01 | IFEMA Madrid Av. del Partenón, 5, Barajas, 28042 Madrid, Spain
Join us for the 2025 special edition of ESC Congress, together with World Congress of Cardiology.
As we explore ‘Cardiology Beyond Borders’, our spotlight theme is ‘Global Health,’ emphasising the evolving role of cardiovascular disease within the broader global health landscape.
Immerse yourself in an exceptional Scientific Programme that offers a global perspective — both geographically and across the full spectrum of cardiology.
Step into a world where barriers disappear. Engage with practice-changing science, cutting-edge technology, and innovations that will energise and inspire you, directly impacting your practice with take-home knowledge.
Connect with experts, exchange insights, and collaborate across geographical, cultural, and specialty boundaries.
No matter where you are in the world, be part of the cardiology community gathering in Madrid next August with the shared goal of reducing the burden of cardiovascular disease.

ABC to Join Caribbean Cardiac Society Conference in Trinidad This July
2025-07-23 - 2025-07-26 | FL
The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) is proud to participate in the 38th Annual Caribbean Cardiology Conference, hosted by the Caribbean Cardiac Society from July 23–26, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. Representing ABC at this premier regional gathering will beDawn C. Scantlebury, MBBS, DM, who will speak during both the Opening Ceremony and a special ABC-hosted session. ABC President Dr. Paul Fletcher is also expected to participate virtually. ABC’s session is tentatively scheduled for July 25. With this year’s theme, “Strengthening Hearts, Empowering Communities,” the conference will bring together over 300 cardiovascular professionals from across the Caribbean and beyond to address the region’s most pressing heart health challenges. Stay tuned for more details on ABC’s engagement at this important international event.

National Medical Association Convention & Scientific Assembly (NMA)
2025-07-21 09:00 - 21:00 | Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan, Chicago, IL, 60605, United States
ABC Cardiology I Session 9am – 11am CT (Salon A3 & A4 (Lower Level))
ABC Cardiology II Session 1:30 – 3:15 CT (room TBD)
ABC Cardiology Evening Dinner Program 7-9pm CT (room is International Ballroom North)
