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Based on their outstanding credentials,
achievements, and community contribution to cardiovascular
medicine, physicians who are elected to fellowship and are
members of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) can use
F.A.C.C., Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, as a
professional designation. Fellows of the ACC, the foremost
professional society representing heart specialists in the
U.S. and throughout the world, are adult cardiologists,
pediatric cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, researchers
and academicians, or specialists in a cardiovascular-related
field.
The strongest evidence of achievement
for those who earn the F.A.C.C insignia comes from their
peers. Letters of sponsorship from other F.A.C.C.'s and
medical school faculty attest to professional competence and
commitment to excellence, and are necessary for election to
Fellowship in the College.
When accepting election to Fellowship in
ACC, each physician pledges, "cooperation and loyalty to the
attainment of the ideals" of the College, the most important
of which is to promote excellence in cardiovascular care.
Convocation
Each year at ACC's Annual Scientific Session, newly appointed
Fellows take part in the convocation ceremony honoring their
new rank as F.A.C.C. and reaffirming the commitment to
furthering optimal cardiovascular care. New Fellows receive
their certificate of Fellowship and are officially recognized
as Fellows of the College at the convocation ceremony. |
