Register Today! The Minnesota ACC invites you to attend our APP Journal Club, taking place on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 from 5:30-8:00 pm at MRA – The Management Association located at 5980 Golden Hills Drive, Golden Valley, MN 55416.
Network and connect with colleagues, enjoy a buffet dinner, and learn! This event is free, but registration is required.
TOPICS AND PRESENTERS:
2025 Hypertension Guidelines – Madelyn Wald, PA-C
2026 Lipid Guidelines – Anna Heitz, PA-C
The Minnesota ACC invites you to attend our APP Journal Club, taking place on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 from 5:30-8:00 PM at MRA – The Management Association located at 5980 Golden Hills Drive, Golden Valley, MN 55416.
Network and connect with colleagues, enjoy a buffet dinner, and learn! This event is free, but registration is required.
Join us for our 2025 FIT Career Night, Networking and the Job Search! Cardiology Fellows-in-Training will have the opportunity to hear from some of Minnesota’s top cardiologists about their real-world experiences during the transition from training to practice. We will have a panel discussion for approximately 90 minutes, with time outside of that for questions and networking. This is a free event; food and drink will be provided.
Join us for our 2025 FIT Career Night, Networking and the Job Search!
Cardiology Fellows-in-Training will have the opportunity to hear from some of Minnesota’s top cardiologists about their real-world experiences during the transition from training to practice. We will have a panel discussion for approximately 90 minutes, with time outside of that for questions and networking. This is a free event; food and drink will be provided.
Join us on November 1st at the JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America in Bloomington, MN! The annual Midwest Cardiovascular Forum is a 1-day conference exploring the latest in cardiology. Sessions include topics for seasoned cardiologists, fellows-in-training, and cardiovascular team members.
This event is presented in collaboration with the ACC Great Plains and Iowa Chapters.
The Minnesota ACC invites you to attend our Cardio-Metabolic Journal Club, taking place on Wednesday, Sept. 10th, 2025 from 5:30-8pm at the Westwood Hill Nature Center located at 8300 W Franklin Ave, St Louis Park, MN 55426. Note the updated location. This event is free, but registration is required
5:30-6:00pm | Arrive, network, dinner provided by Lunds & Byerlys Catering
6:00pm | Presentation and facilitated discussion of journal articles:
Dr. Amin Rahmatullah & Dr. Retu Saxena
CME provided by Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare; hours must be claimed onsite.
Join other Fellows in Training for an in-depth study on Echocardiographic Examinations and Emergencies. This four-part virtual series is led by Dr. Rick Marcus of the Iowa Heart Center. There is no cost to attend this educational series.
Our 6th annual FIT Echo Bootcamp will take place on Mondays & Wednesdays on Zoom. Join us on July 28, July 30, August 4 and August 6, 2025 from 6-8 pm Central. Read more about session topics and our presenter here.
Presented by the Iowa and Minnesota Chapters of the American College of Cardiology.
The latest research and advancements in coronary physiology
The Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation® (MHIF) and Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute®, in partnership with CoreAalst®, Optima®, and The American College of Cardiology – Minnesota Chapter®, are pleased to present The Physiology Course. Join us as we explore how to use coronary physiology for the assessment of epicardial coronary artery disease and the coronary microcirculation. This educational opportunity is an in-person experience that includes presentations, debates, discussions, hands-on training, and interactive live cases.
Dates: June 5-6, 2025
Location: MacMillan Center | 2800 10th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Our expert faculty will delve into the latest research and advancements in coronary physiology, including wire-based and wireless approaches, providing valuable insights for cardiovascular professionals and researchers alike to improve patient care. Don’t miss the opportunity to join this inaugural coronary physiology course in the United States and deepen your understanding of the vital role that coronary physiology plays in modern PCI and the assessment of patients with coronary microvascular dysfunction.
Course Directors
• Yader Sandoval, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FESC
• Emmanouil Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI
• Carlos Collet, MD, PhD
• Bernard De Bruyne, MD, PhD
Faculty
• João Cavalcante, MD, FACC, FASE, FSCCT, FSCMR
• William Fearon, MD
• Nils P. Johnson, MD, MS
• Morton J. Kern, MD
• Claire E. Raphael, MBBS, PhD
• Arnold Seto, MD, MPA
• Nathaniel R. Smilowitz, MD
• Jay Traverse, MD
• R. Jay Widmer, MD, PhD
Join us on Saturday, November 1st, 2025 at the JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America in Bloomington, MN! The annual Midwest Cardiovascular Forum is a 1-day conference exploring the latest in cardiology. Sessions include topics for seasoned cardiologists, fellows-in-training, and cardiovascular team members. Read more here.
The Minnesota ACC invites you to attend our Cardio-Metabolic Journal Club, taking place on Wednesday, Sept. 10th, 2025 from 5:30-8pm at the Westwood Hill Nature Center located at 8300 W Franklin Ave, St Louis Park, MN 55426.
Agenda:
5:30-6:00pm | Arrive, network, dinner provided by Lunds and Byerlys Catering
6:00pm | Presentation and Facilitated discussion of Journal Articles:
SUMMIT Trial Study Group; Tirzepatide for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction and Obesity
New ACC Obesity and Heart Failure Guidelines
FLOW Trial; Effects of Semaglutide on Chronic Kidney Disease in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
SELECT Trial; Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Obesity without Diabetes
Speakers & Facilitators: Dr. Amin Rahmatullah & Dr. Retu Saxena
