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Must Attend Sessions at ACC.26: An Early Career Faculty Guide

Posted on 03/19/2026 12:00 am  / March 2026

Each year the American College of Cardiology annual meeting brings together the latest science, practical clinical education, and emerging innovations shaping cardiovascular medicine. The ACC.26 Scientific Session in New Orleans is no exception. With hundreds of sessions across 11 learning pathways,...

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Getting Involved with the Missouri ACC Chapter

Posted on 03/19/2026 12:00 am  / March 2026

The Missouri Chapter of the American College of Cardiology offers numerous opportunities for physicians, trainees, and cardiovascular team members to engage with colleagues across the state while contributing to the advancement of cardiovascular care. Whether your interests lie in education, advocac...

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Reflections at the Halfway Point: The ACC Leadership Accelerator Course

Posted on 03/19/2026 12:00 am  / March 2026

About the author: Vrinda Trivedi MD FACC is a Critical Care Cardiologist at University of Missouri – Columbia.  At the halfway point of the ACC Leadership Accelerator Program offered by the American College of Cardiology, I find myself reflecting on how different and eye opening the expe...

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Governor Reflections: Physician Advocacy

Posted on 03/19/2026 12:00 am  / March 2026

Physician advocacy plays a critical role in shaping the policies that ultimately affect both patient care and the practice of medicine. Earlier this month on March 3, members of the Missouri Chapter of the American College of Cardiology joined colleagues from the Missouri State Medical Association a...

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Beyond the Bedside: Nonclinical Competencies Every Physician Can Benefit From

Posted on 03/19/2026 12:00 am  / March 2026

Clinical expertise remains the cornerstone of medical practice, but the modern healthcare environment increasingly requires physicians to cultivate skills that extend well beyond diagnosis and treatment. As healthcare systems grow more complex, non-clinical competencies have become essential tools f...

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Science Matters: Research Summary of the Left Atrial Appendage Closure after Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

Posted on 03/19/2026 12:00 am  / March 2026

About the Author: Michael Katsnelson MD, PhD, FACC is currently a research fellow at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. He specializes in advanced heart failure/transplant cardiology, and his main research interest lies in studying the role of the innate immune system in the prog...

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