The Midwest Cardiovascular Forum is a 1.5-day conference exploring the latest in cardiology. Sessions include topics for seasoned cardiologists, fellows-in-training, and cardiovascular team members.
The 2023 Forum will take place on November 4-5 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Key Dates
| DATE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| October 17 | Poster contest submissions due |
| October 18 | Registration rates increase |
| November 4-5 | Midwest Cardiovascular Forum |
Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 Second Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Presented In Collaboration With
Agenda
View a PDF of this year’s agenda:
Course Directors
Retu Saxena, MD, FACC, Governor ACC-MN, Minneapolis Heart Institute
Mario Gӧssl, MD, FACC, Minneapolis Heart Institute
Jane Chen, MD, FACC, University of Minnesota
Rekha Mankad, MD, FACC, Mayo Clinic
Diane Cassady, NP, Minneapolis Heart Institute
Registration & Rates
Registration for the 2023 Midwest Cardiovascular Forum is now closed.
| Registration Type | Before 10/18 | After 10/18 |
|---|---|---|
| Resident, Med Student or Research Intern | Free | Free |
| Poster Presenter (Fellow, Resident or Med Student) | Free | Free |
| Non-Presenting Fellow in Training* | $50 | $75 |
| Allied Health Professional – Includes nurses, technicians, administrators, and research staff | $135 | $160 |
| Advanced Practice Professional – Physician, Scientist, PA, NP, APRN or other | $270 | $295 |
| Non-Healthcare Professional | $350 | $375 |
*Fellows in Training (FIT) Poster Presenters: Accepted poster presenters will receive a complimentary registration to attend the conference. FITs with posters not accepted in to the program may register at the Non-Presenting Fellow in Training rate.
Note: Full payment must be received to reserve your place at the event.
Photo/Audio/Video Release
Registration for or attendance at this event acknowledges consent to be recorded or photographed. We reserve the right to use any photograph/video taken at our events, without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. We may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, used or contracted including but not limited to: brochures, invitations, books, newspapers, magazines, television, websites, etc. To ensure the privacy of individuals, images will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without written approval from the photographed subject.
Attendee Cancellation
To receive a registration refund, less a $25 processing fee, all cancellation requests must be received via email to info@accmn.org by October 13, 2023 11:59 p.m. U.S. Central Time. No refunds will be granted thereafter. No-shows will not be refunded. Registrations can be transferred to another person within your organization within the same registration category by contacting info@accmn.org.
PCI Compliance
Please do not email forms with credit card information. To protect your data and to comply with PCI standards, the ACC-MN office will not accept emailed credit card information.
Continuing Education
This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™, ANCC and AAPA Category 1 CME credits.
Earn up to 8.25 CME credits from the main program, with opportunities to add up to 2 additional hours via separate certificate when you attend one of the following talks, for a total of 10.25 credit hours if you attend the full conference:
- Plus 1 hour CME via separate certificate if you attend The Evolving Landscape of HFrEF Treatment: New Insights and Guidance
- Plus 1 hour CME via separate certificate if you attend When Statins Strike Out: Using PCSK9-Targeting Strategies to Achieve Lipid Goals & Reduce Cardiovascular Risks in Patients with Hyperlipidemia
- Plus 1 hour CME via separate certificate if you attend PAH New Insights on Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension and Pulmonary Hypertension Related to Left Heart Disease
Exhibitors & Sponsors
For sponsor and exhibitor information, contact Shelby Couch at scouch@accmn.org.
Thank you to our 2023 Forum Exhibitors & Sponsors!
- Abbott
- Abiomed
- AKH
- Alnylam
- Alta Thera: IV Sotalol
- Amgen Cardiovascular: Repatha
- Astrazeneca
- AstraZeneca ATTR Team
- BMS
- CVRX
- Edwards Lifesciences
- Ionis Pharmaceuticals
- iRhythmtech
- Janssen
- Janssen Pulmonary Hypertension
- Kiniksa
- Medtronic
- Merck
- Novartis: Cardiovascular Division with Entresto (sacubitril valsartan) and Leqvio (inclisiran)
- Pfizer Cardiology and Metabolism Field Medical
- Pfizer Hospital Internal Medicine
- Pfizer-Health and Science Systems Services
- PVI
- Regeneron
- scPharmaceuticals
- Zio by iRhythm
- ZOLL
Hotel & Travel
There are several hotels within a block of the Minneapolis Convention Center. Book your room in advance for the lowest pricing:
- Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Downtown
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Minneapolis
- Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Minneapolis
- Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
- Millennium Minneapolis
Travel Details
The Minneapolis Convention Center (MCC) is conveniently located just South of Downtown Minneapolis.
Poster Contest
October 17: Submissions Due
October 19: Abstract Acceptance Notification
November 4: 2023 Midwest Cardiovascular Forum
- The winners of the poster competition will be announced.
- If your poster was accepted, you can hang your poster on-site before 4 pm.
- During the reception from 4:30 – 6 pm, accepted poster presenters will have a chance to mingle with regional cardiology leaders and share their work.
Note that submissions will be judged in advance. There will be no judged in-person presentations on-site at the Forum.
- There are Fellow, Resident, and Medical Student categories in this contest.
- There are two types of entries: Case Studies and Research.
- The research or work submitted must be recent. June 2021-September 2023 is the timeframe for consideration of poster work.
- Conference registration is free to those who have a poster accepted in the competition.
Participants are asked to submit the following for each submission:
- Poster type
- Title
- Author(s)
- Abstract (500 words maximum)
- For a research-focused abstract, please include the following headings: Background, Objective, Methods, Results and Conclusion.
- For a case submission, please include a short description of the clinical case that is clear, educational, practical and real with the following headings: Background, Case summary, Discussion.
- A PDF file of the poster
- A brief video or audio presentation of your poster (approximately 5 minutes)
The deadline to submit your poster information was October 17th, 2023.
- Regional representatives of the American College of Cardiology will judge all entries prior to the start of the CV Forum.
- Presenters will be judged on the following criteria: originality, scientific content, presentation and answer to questions raised by the case.
- There will be an award for first, second, and third place in each category.
- Winners will be announced on-site at the 2023 Midwest Cardiovascular Forum.
Poster submissions are closed.
