Bhave will be vice chair at ACC.27 and ACC.28, then meeting chair for the next two years

The American College of Cardiology has named Nicole Bhave, MD, FACC, as the Annual Scientific Session vice chair for ACC.27 and ACC.28. Her term will be followed by a two-year term as chair for ACC.29 and ACC.30.

“Our annual meeting showcases cutting-edge science and provides invaluable opportunities for us to connect as a cardiovascular community,” Bhave said. “I look forward to building on the impressive work that Drs. Berlacher and Damp are doing, leveraging innovative educational formats to deliver actionable clinical knowledge to our colleagues here and throughout the world.”

Bhave is a general cardiologist and echocardiographer at University of Michigan Health, where she also serves as the associate chief medical information officer for cardiology. She graduated from Harvard Medical School and completed her internal medicine residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. At the University of Chicago, she completed fellowships in cardiovascular medicine and multimodality imaging. Her clinical and research interests include valvular heart disease and cardiovascular care in the context of chronic kidney and liver disease.

Bhave has served in many volunteer roles for the ACC. She is the immediate past chair of the ACC Solution Set Oversight Committee and a current member of the ACC Scientific Publications Committee, ACC Digital Platforms Workgroup, ACC Michigan Chapter board and Performance Question Writing Committee for the Collaborative Maintenance Pathway.

ACC established the role of vice chair in 2014 to ensure consistency and continual improvement of the ACC's flagship meeting. The Annual Scientific Session vice chair and chair are responsible for leading the development of the educational program, which attracts over 13,000 professional attendees to the meeting each year.

ACC.26 will be held March 28-30, 2026, in New Orleans and is led by current Annual Scientific Session Chair Katie Berlacher, MD, FACC; Vice Chair Julie Damp, MD, FACC; and CV Team Lead Kristen Campbell, PharmD, FACC.

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is a global leader dedicated to transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all. For more than 75 years, the ACC has empowered a community of over 60,000 cardiovascular professionals across more than 140 countries with cutting-edge education and advocacy, rigorous professional credentials, and trusted clinical guidance. From its world-class JACC Journals and NCDR registries to its Accreditation Services, global network of Chapters and Sections, and CardioSmart patient initiatives, the College is committed to creating a world where science, knowledge and innovation optimize patient care and outcomes. Learn more at www.ACC.org or connect on social media at @ACCinTouch.

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