Fwd: Travel Award: International abstract competition for residents and fellows in cardiology

[Okechukwu Ogah]

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From: Adedinsewo, Demilade A., M.B., Ch.B. <Adedinsew...@mayo.edu>
Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2025, 23:57
Subject: Travel Award: International abstract competition for residents and fellows in cardiology
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Dear SPEC-AI Nigeria CV team members,

The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) in the US recently launched an international abstract competition for residents and fellows (see details below, topic highlighted in yellow) that will cover travel expenses for 2 winners to showcase their work at ABC events during the 2025 American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions in New Orleans, Louisiana!

Please encourage your residents to join ABC if they are not members yet and to send in abstracts!

Demi 

Demilade Adedinsewo MD, MPH, FACC 

(DAY-Mee-LAH-day Ah-DAY-deen-SHAY-woe)

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science |

Consultant, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine |

Phone: (904) 953-7278 | Fax: (904) 953-2911 | Nurse: 904-953-0789|

Mayo Clinic, FL  4500 San Pablo Road S, Davis Bldg, 7th floor| Jacksonville, Florida 32224| mayoclinic.org

 

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View in Browser January 16, 2025 SOCIETY NEWS ABC Introduces International Abstract Competition In Honor of Past President Dr. Jay Brown The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) is excited to announce the launch of the inaugural 2025 International Dr. Jay Brown Best Abstract Competition. This global initiative, separate but similar to the U.S.-based competition, extends the legacy of past ABC President Dr. Jay Brown. Active ABC member residents and cardiology fellows outside the U.S. are invited to submit original cardiovascular research in Clinical, Basic or Population Science. Four finalists will be chosen to present virtually in June 2025, and two winners will be sponsored to travel to New Orleans to showcase their work at ABC events during the 2025 AHA Scientific Sessions. Submission deadline is March 2, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET. This program is supported, in part, by Amgen. Submission deadline is March 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET. Learn More and Apply. Calling All US-Based Residents and Fellows! Submit Your Research for the 2025 Dr. Jay Brown Best Abstract Competition Residents and cardiology fellows in the U.S., here's your chance to showcase your cardiovascular research! Submit your abstract for the prestigious Dr. Jay Brown Best Abstract Award and compete for a $1,000 cash prize. This competition celebrates innovative research in Clinical, Basic or Population Science. Four finalists will present at ABC's Annual Fellows Program on March 28, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois, during the 2025 ACC Scientific Sessions. Any physician or scientist in a residency or cardiology fellowship training program and active in the Association of Black Cardiologists is eligible. Don't miss this opportunity to gain recognition and advance your career. Submission deadline: Jan. 17, 2025. Learn More and Apply. 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