California Chapter Calendar
Symposiums, Meeting and Conferences of interest to our members
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Inaugural Scripps Cardiomyopathy and Cardio-Oncology Symposium: A Case-Based Approach
From Scripps Health CME and endorsed by the American College of Cardiology and Save a Heart Foundation
Expert faculty will cover a wide range of topics including the diagnosis, management, and state-of-the-art treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, chemo-induced cardiomyopathy, cardiac amyloidosis, cardiac sarcoidosis, arrhythmias related to each of these diseases, genetic abnormalities that can lead to these diseases, and advanced cardiac imaging.
Location:
Hilton San Diego Resort
1775 E Mission Bay Drive
San Diego, California 92109
AgendaBrochureWebsite & Registration
September 29, 2018
Joint Gala of CA ACC & Save a Heart Foundation Honoring Norman Lepor, MD, FACC
From The California Chapter of the American College of Cardiology and Save a Heart Foundation
Dinner & Music Under the Fall Night Sky Honoring Norman E. Lepor, MD FACC.
Architect of the association of the Save A Heart Foundation, the California Chapter of American College of Cardiology, and the Israel Heart Society. Past President, California Chapter, American College of Cardiology. Clinical Professor of Medicine - Geffen School of Medicine-UCLA. Attending Cardiologist, Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute, Westside Medical Associates of Los Angeles.
For his thirty plus years of service to his patients and the field of cardiology through his commitment to training cardiologists at Cedars-Sinai, educating cardiologists around the world, contributing to innovation through his active and successful clinical research program, and advocating for health care in Washington D.C. and Sacramento.
Time: 7:30 PM
Location:
A Bel Air Private Residence
Address to be provided upon RSVP
RSVP by September 15
RSVP & DetailsWebsite
September 30 - October 2, 2018
ACC’s 2018 Legislative Conference
From The American College of Cardiology
Meeting registration will open in June. Email AdvocacyLeg@acc.org for more information.
Location:
Washington DC
Website
October 5 - 6, 2018
9th Annual Cardiology Update: The Heart of New Developments
From Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute and endorsed by the Arizona and California Chapters of the American College of Cardiology.
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The 9th Cardiovascular Update Symposium will provide a comprehensive review of
current advances in diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular (CV) disease. The agenda
includes presentations by experts who will provide state-of-the-art knowledge on various
cardiovascular topics
Location:
Fashion Island Hotel Newport Beach
690 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Website
October 11 - 12, 2018
CDM18: Cardiovascular Disease Management: A Case-Based Approach, 6th Annual Symposium
From Promedica International CME and endorsed by the Arizona and California Chapters of the American College of Cardiology.
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This two-day continuing medical education symposium is the sixth in the series and will center on the nuts and bolts of everyday care for patients with cardiovascular diseases, and present new ideas for tailoring the most appropriate treatment plan for each individual.
Nursing Symposium will take place
October 10, 2018 from Noon - 5 PM
Location:
Arizona Biltmore Hotel
2400 E Missouri Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Brochure
Website
October 12, 2018
11th Annual Northern California Cardiovascular Team Symposium
From the California Chapter of the American College of Cardiology
Time: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tickets:
$35: ACC Member
$45: Students
$85: Non ACC Member
NEW Location:
San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront
1800 Old Bayshore Highway, Burlingame, CA 94010
Book Your Room Online Now: https://book.passkey.com/e/49752944
Agenda
Friday, October 12, 5:00 PM:
Wine & Cheese Reception following Symposium
Saturday, October 13, 5:00 PM:
Join us for Napa wine tasting!
More information about or to sign up for the wine tasting, contact Annie at administrator@caacc.org.
Wine tasting rsvp deadline is September 21st
Price is dependent upon number of participants. Participants will be notified of total cost after deadline. Estimated cost to participate is $200. This includes transportation from event hotel to wineries, tastings and lunch, & transportation back to the event hotel.
October 13, 2018
10th Annual Orange County Symposium for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: A Decade of Discovery – Then, Now, and Tomorrow
From University of California, Irvine School of Medicine Division of Cardiology
and endorsed by the California Chapter of the American College of Cardiology
Location:
Doubletree Hotel
100 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
Time: 7:15 AM - 4:30 PM
Contact: Lesley Anderson, Phone: 714-456-3868. Email:
lianders@uci.edu
Website
October 15 - 16, 2018
Research Symposium and Workshop: Diagnostic Testing in Older Adults with Cardiovascular Disorders
From the American College of Cardiology's (ACC) Geriatric Cardiology Section, in collaboration with the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) and National Institute on Aging (NIA)
1.5-day Research Symposium and Workshop focusing on current knowledge and future research directions related to Diagnostic Testing in Older Adults with Cardiovascular Disorders. Following the workshop, a half-day session will discuss mentoring and research opportunities for residents, fellows, and other early career investigators interested in the intersections between geriatrics and cardiology.
Location:
Conference Center at Heart House
2400 N St NW, Washington, DC 20037
Additional information about ACC’s Geriatric Cardiology Section is available on our website,
www.acc.org/geriatric.
Travel Award Details
Travel Award Application
October 17, 2018
Cardiovascular Grand Rounds: SGLT2 Inhibitors and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Diabetes
In Partnership with the California Chapter of the American College of Cardiology (CAACC)
Speaker: Mark Nathan, MD, Cardiologist, John Muir Health
Topics include
Pharmacology
Review of Clinical Trials
Guideline Directed Medical Therapy
Future Directions
Time:
7:30 AM-8:30 AM
Location:
John Muir Medical Center
2540 East Street
Concord CA 94520
Conference Room: Concord 1 & 2
Grand Rounds will be Videoconferenced to the Walnut Creek Medical Center, Ball Auditorium
How to Connect CV Grand Rounds via computer: https://johnmuirgm.globalmeet.com/CMEConcord
> Connect to John Muir Health CME
STEP 1: ENTER as a guest.
STEP 2: ENTER your name and email address.
STEP 3: JOIN meeting.
STEP 4: Always allow, *if a Pop-up blocker is detected.
STEP 5: ENTER your phone number with area code, then CONNECT ME.
Click on this web link ð Connect to John Muir Health CME
Call in number: 1-888-450-5996; Guest Passcode: 142941
For more info, please contact Sharon Straiten at sharon.straiten@johnmuirhealth.com or Gary Gershony, MD, Director, Cardiovascular Research, Education & Technology at gary.gershony_MD@johnmuirhealth.com
October 23 - 26, 2018
CI8: 29th Annual Scripps Cardiovascular Interventions 2018
From Promedica International CME and endorsed by the Arizona and California Chapters of the American College of Cardiology.
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The primary purpose of the “29th Annual Cardiovascular Interventions” symposium will be to provide physicians and the cardiovascular care team with a concentrated exposure to new developments in interventional cardiology that will positively influence patient outcomes.
Location:
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
10950 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037
Brochure
Website
October 25 - 27, 2018
18th Annual Maui Cardiovascular Symposium
From San Diego Medical Program and endorsed
by the California & Hawaii Chapters of the American College of Cardiology.
Location:
Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui
4100 Wailea Alanui Drive
Wailea-Makena, HI 96753
Reservations
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Innovations in Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Therapy
From the Keck School of Medicine of USC and endorsed by the California Chapter of the American College of Cardiology.
Presented By: Department of Cardiovascular Medicine & USC Office of Continuing Medical Education
Save the date!
Location:
Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles
506 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA, 90071
Agenda
Website
November 2 - 3, 2018
California Heart Rhythm Symposium
From University of California, San Diego and endorsed by the California Chapter of the American College of Cardiology.
Save the date!
Location:
San Diego, CA
Website
November 3, 2018
UCI Irvine Echo Essentials Conference
From University of California, Irvine School of Medicine Division of Cardiology
and endorsed by the California Chapter of the American College of Cardiology
Location:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Anaheim-Orange County
100 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
Time: 7 AM - 5 PM
Contact: Lesley Anderson, Phone: 714-456-3868. Email:
lianders@uci.edu
Website
November 3, 2018
Optimal Care and New Therapies in Advanced Heart Disease
A continuing medical education course from the California Heart Center Foundation/Cedars-Sinai Smidt Heart Institute
and endorsed by the California Chapter of the American College of Cardiology
Location:
Kimpton Canary Hotel
31 West Carrillo Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Time: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Program/Brochure
Website
November 15, 2018
Resetting Chronic HF Therapy in Hospitalized Patients With FHrEF
On behalf of Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
and endorsed by the California Chapter of the American College of Cardiology
Location:
Mastro's Steakhouse
246 North Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Time: 6:45 PM – 9:00 PM
Free to attend; please RSVP/register by 11/12/2018, below.
Flyer
November 15 - 16, 2018
Controversies & Advances in the Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
From Promedica International CME, in collaboration with Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute and endorsed
by the California Chapter of the American College of Cardiology.
Brochure
Website
Location:
Montage Beverly
Hills
225 N Canon Dr.,
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Thursday, Nov. 15
*Free*
Program: Resetting Chronic HF Therapy in Hospitalized Patients With FHrEF
Time: 6:45 PM - 9 PM
Location: Mastro`s Steakhouse Beverly Hills
Topic: "New Heart Failure Modalities" with Dr. Gregg Fonorow
Register by Nov. 12
*FREE for all Physicians in practice less than 7 years, and all FITs*
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Montage Beverly Hills, Muse Room
Registration Coming Soon
Join us and feed your soul with beautiful music, comeraderie, and relaxation! All members, attendees, and guests are welcome.
Members FREE.
Guests: $75, pre-register online
Time: 6:30 PM: Reception | :Doors open 7:30 PM - 9 PM
Location: Montage Beverly Hills, Contessa Ballroom
Dinner, entertainment followed by awards and special recognitions.
Musician Michael Tomlinson will perform. "When it comes to beautiful, soul-searching ballads, Michael has no peer." Review by Van Toffler, long-time President of MTV and VH1
JInvitation only
Time: 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: Montage Beverly Hills, Conservatory (Rooftop)
November 29 - December 1, 2018
The 8th Annual International Hawaii Symposium on Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities in Heart Failure
From Complete Conference Management and endorsed
by the Arizona, Hawaii & California Chapter of the American College of Cardiology.
A Comprehensive and Practical Review of Advances in
Heart Failure and Biomarkers.
Location:
The Waikoloa Beach Resort
69-275 Waikoloa Beach Drive
Waikoloa Village, HI 96738
Phone (808) 886-6789
Brochure
Website & Schedule
December 7, 2018
2018 Arrhythmia Symposium at the Cedars-Sinai Smidt Heart Institute
From Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and endorsed
by the California Chapter of the American College of Cardiology.
Time: 7:15 AM - 5 PM
Location:
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
8700 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Website & Schedule
December 7 - 9, 2018
UCSF CME: 35th Annual Advances in Heart Disease 2018
From the University of California,
San Francisco and endorsed
by the California Chapter of the American College of Cardiology.
Location:
JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square
500 Post Street, San Francisco CA 94102-1229
Brochure
Website
January 7-11, 2019
Cardiology Update at Puerto Vallarta: A Focus on Prevention
From the Mayo Clinic and endorsed by the American College of Cardiology and Save a Heart Foundation
xpert faculty will present practical clinical approaches to diagnostics and latest management strategies of challenging and controversial topics in cardiology.
Location:
Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
Av Paseo de la Marina Nte 435
Marina Vallarta, 48354 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
AgendaWebsite & Registration
January 18 - 20, 2019
Advances in Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiac CT and Cardiac MRI: 34th Annual Case Review with the Experts
From Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
and endorsed by the Arizona and California Chapters of the American College of Cardiology
Location:
Harvey Morse Conference Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
8701 Gracie Allen Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Time: 7 AM - 4 PM
Website & Schedule
January 26, 2019
UC Irvine Cath Lab Essentials Conference
From University of California, Irvine School of Medicine Division of Cardiology
and endorsed by the California Chapter of the American College of Cardiology
Location:
Island Hotel Newport Beach
690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Time: 7:30 AM - 3 PM
Contact:: Lesley Anderson, Phone: 714-456-3868. Email:
lianders@uci.edu
Website
April 30 - May 1, 2019
The 66th Annual Conference of the Israel Heart Society
In association with The Israel Society of Cardiothoracic Surgery
and endorsed by the California Chapter of the American College of Cardiology
Location:
Intercontinental Hotel David
Tel-Aviv, Israel
Website
Purpose of our California Chapter
The purpose of the Chapter shall be to contribute to the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, to ensure optimal quality care for the individuals with such diseases and to foster the highest professional ethical standards. In carrying out these purposes the Chapter shall function in consultation with the leadership of the College and as an advisor to local and state governmental and professional organizations concerning issues related to cardiovascular disease.
The Chapter has been formed as a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit corporation underthe federal and California state tax codes. The Chapter maintains an Executive Office with a full time Executive Director and support staff. The Chapter also maintains a full time lobbyist and staff in Sacramento.