What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0THE CHAPTER'S ANNUAL CONFERENCE COMBINES LECTURES, PANEL DISCUSSIONS AND DEBATES TO CONVEY THE LATEST INFORMATION IN THE FIELD OF CARDIOLOGY. CARDIOLOGY FELLOWS-IN-TRAINING CONDUCT POSTER AND CASE COMPETITION TO PRESENT THE LATEST IN CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH. ATTENDEES INCLUDE CARDIOLOGISTS, CARDIOVASCULAR NURSES, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE CARDIAC CARE TEAM.
- #2 $0THE CHAPTER HOSTS AN ANNUAL CARDIOVASCULAR TEAM SYMPOSIUM. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES CLINICAL UPDATES OF INTEREST TO THOSE WHO CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES. ATTENDEES INCLUDE NURSES, NURSE PRACTITIONERS, PHARMACISTS, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS AND CARDIOLOGISTS.
What they call their work
What they do
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Medical Professional Education & Training 4 activities
- Host annual Cardiovascular Team SymposiumOrganizes an annual Cardiovascular Team Symposium to provide clinical updates for healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with cardiovascular diseases.
- Host annual cardiovascular conferenceOrganizes and hosts an annual conference for cardiovascular professionals featuring lectures, panel discussions, debates, and educational sessions on cutting-edge topics in cardiovascular medicine. The event includes continuing education accreditation and attracts over 350 cardiac care professionals from across Michigan.
- Host research poster and case competitionsOrganizes annual poster and case competitions at its conference for cardiology fellows-in-training and other participants to present research and clinical cases, including an e-poster showcase with audio/visual presentations.
- Provide professional resources and volunteer engagement opportunitiesOffers members access to educational resources, practice tools, regulatory updates, and microvolunteering opportunities. Provides guidance for pursuing AACC and FACC designations.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Facilitate continuing education and accreditation for cardiovascular care teamsProvides on-demand webinars and accredits continuing education programs in CME, CNE, and CPE for cardiovascular care teams. Accepts submissions from external organizations for program listings, charging non-profits $250 unless they are annual Hospital Partners.
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Digital Communications and Content Management 1 activity
- Share clinical and advocacy news via social mediaDisseminates news on advocacy and clinical topics through social media channels, including the use of event-specific hashtags such as #MIACC24.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Support professional development of trainees and early-career membersOperates a mentorship program for medical students, residents, cardiology fellows in training (FIT), and early-career cardiovascular team members, offering professional development, career guidance, and engagement in clinical and research opportunities. Also organizes the Fellows in Training Council and hosts the FIT Jeopardy Competition to select representatives for the national ACC competition, including travel stipends.
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Who runs it
- Babar Basir MD — Director
- Celeste Williams MD MS — Director
- Christopher Giuliano MPH — Director
- DAVID WOHNSMD — Past President
- David Cameron MD — Director
- David Klungle PA-C — Director
- Devraj Sukul MD — Director
- Jennifer Cowger MD — Director
- KARTHIK ANANTH MD — President
- Lakshmi Rao DO — Director
- Marty Tam MD — Director
- Michael Joynt MD — Director
- Michael Vredenburg DO MBA — Director
- Mohammad Dabaja MD — Director
- NAGIB CHALFOUN MD — President Elect
- Nicholas Hoeve DO — Director
- Nicole Bhave MD — Director
- Nishtha Sareen — Director
- Sanjay Dandamudi MD — Director
- Shalini Modi MBBS — Director
- Sunil Rao DO — Sec-Treasurer
- Todd Adams DO — Director
- Tracey Burke MSA MBA — Director
Who they work with
- ACC Network — Member of the national American College of Cardiology network.
- ACC Network — Member section of the national American College of Cardiology.
- AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY Network — Functions in consultation with the leadership of the American College of Cardiology to advise local organizations and promote cardiovascular education.
- American College of Cardiology Network — MICHIGAN CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY is a chapter of the national American College of Cardiology organization.
- American College of Cardiology Network — MICHIGAN CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY is a state chapter of the national American College of Cardiology.
- American College of Cardiology Network — State chapter of the national American College of Cardiology organization.
- Grand Traverse Resort and Spa Partner — Host venue for the Michigan Chapter ACC 2026 event, providing a room block and shuttle services.
- Grand Traverse Resort and Spa Partner — Host venue for the Michigan Chapter of the American College of Cardiology's annual conference.
- Henry Ford Health Partner — Employer affiliation of mentorship program directors and likely site of mentorship activities.
- Henry Ford Main Partner — Team from Henry Ford Main won the 2025 FIT Jeopardy Competition.
- JACC Journals Network — Shares news and content in coordination with JACC Journals.
- Taylor Eads Partner — Contact person for hospital partnership inquiries
- annual Hospital Partners Partner — Provides complimentary listing of continuing education programs for hospital partners.
How they approach the work
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- Dissemination of Evidence-Based Knowledge Through Multimodal Educationmethodology: evidence-based-guideline-disseminationBy combining conferences, e-posters, case competitions, and interdisciplinary continuing education, the organization advances clinical knowledge and professional practice because diverse, engaging formats increase retention, accessibility, and application of evidence-based cardiology.
- Policy Advocacy and Expert Advisory for Cardiovascular Healthmethodology: professional-advocacy-and-policy-engagementBy representing cardiology professionals in Michigan and providing expert advice to governmental and professional bodies, the organization influences policy and practice standards to improve cardiovascular care quality and prevention, because authoritative, evidence-informed input shapes systemic decision-making.
- Structured Professional Development Pathways for Traineesmethodology: mentorshipBy offering mentorship, career support, and competitive academic engagement, the organization fosters sustained professional growth among early-career cardiovascular specialists because guided, milestone-driven development increases retention, competence, and leadership readiness.