These are some of the topics Emory Heart Center physicians will be on hand to discuss at The American College of Cardiology's (ACC) 52nd Annual Scientific Session. Considered by many heart specialists to be the most comprehensive cardiovascular educational event of the year, the ACC's 52nd Annual Scientific Session begins Sunday, March 30 and continues through Tuesday, April 1, in Chicago, Illinois. (Extramural programs will also be held on Saturday, March 29, and Wednesday, April 2.)
"The ACC Annual Scientific Session is always an exciting forum for sharing information on the latest advances in cardiovascular medicine and discussing clinical decision making skills," says Douglas Morris, M.D., Director of the Emory Heart Center. "Emory cardiologists and researchers welcome the opportunity to meet with our colleagues from all over the country and the world at this meeting."
Dr. Morris will accept the 2003 "Ongoing Commitment to the Promotion of Diversity and Cultural Enrichment in Medical Education Award" from the Association of Black Cardiologists on behalf of Emory University School of Medicine and David G. Harrison, MD, Director, Division of Cardiology at the ACC meeting. At a time when almost half of the cardiology training programs in the U.S. have never graduated an African American cardiologist, Emory's cardiology program has graduated approximately 20 heart specialists. The award will be presented at the Chicago Westin Hotel (Michigan Avenue) Cotillion Ballroom at 7pm on Sunday, March 29.
Dr. Morris will also present "New Biological Insights" on Tuesday, April 1, at 10:30 AM and "Approach to the Post-Bypass Patient: Arterial and Venous Conduits", the same day at 2:00 PM.
Additional Emory participation at the ACC's 52nd Annual Scientific Session will includes:
(Note: all times listed are Central time.)