Nominations for 2026-2027 Academic Year are Open!

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Advanced HF Academy

NextGen

3rd-Year General Cardiology, Advanced Heart Failure Cardiology,

and CT Surgery Fellows

A progressive, three-session, case-based learning program focused on advanced therapies, shock and remote monitoring, temporary and durable MCS, and application to practice with an LVAD-focused final session.

Includes HeartMate™ 3 LVAS surgical training.

General Cardiology Fellows

(1st and 2nd year)

A fast-paced, one-day program covering core HF classifications, HFpEF, specialty cardiomyopathies, and real-world device integration, with three dates to choose from. 

Fellows engage in interactive case studies, peer insights, and CardioMEMS™ HF System simulation to build confidence—and community—early in training.

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Please ensure your fellow can attend

all sessions before nominating.

Only 40 seats are available | Waitlist offered if filled

 Nominations Close: June 19, 2026

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Please ensure your fellow can commit to their selected date(s)

before nominating. You can select multiple options.

Each date is limited to 10 seats | Waitlist offered if filled

 Nominations Close: July 31, 2026

***If your nominated fellow receives a waitlist email, please know we will reach out if a seat becomes available

Key Dates

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Advanced HF Academy

NextGen

Monday (04/27)

Nominations Open for All Programs

Friday (06/19)

Advanced Nominations Close

Monday (06/29)

September Session* Invites and Waitlist Notifications are Emailed

*Fellow's Director must approve fellow's attendance

Friday (07/17)

Registration closes for initial invites

Monday (07/20)

 Waitlist Invites Go Out (if not full)

Friday (08/14)

Fellows Travel Must Be Booked

Monday (04/27)

Nominations Open for All Programs

Friday (07/31)

Nominations Close for All Options

Monday (08/10)

September Session* Invites, Waitlist & Save‑the‑Date Notifications are Emailed

*Fellow's Director must approve fellow's attendance

Friday (08/21)

Registration closes for initial invites

Monday (08/24)

 Waitlist Invites Go Out (if not full)

Friday (08/28)

All Fellows Travel Must Be Booked

Accommodations

Abbott will arrange and cover the cost of the fellow's hotel, flight, and any trip disruption accommodations.

Meals will be provided as indicated on the agenda. Please note that Abbott adheres to the AdvaMed Code of Ethics for Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, we cannot provide air transportation or meals for spouses or guests of attendees.

Transportation: Abbott provides ground transportation from the airport to the hotel via an Uber voucher. Vouchers are emailed 2 days before the event. Airport parking and meals during travel to the event are not reimbursable.

Disclosure

Customers, potential customers and respective associates and agents licensed to practice medicine: state and federal transparency laws in the United States, and those around the world, may require Abbott to disclose the amount of value transferred to licensed physicians, nurses and other professionals, as such, Abbott may be required to disclose the value of lodging, transportation expenses, meals, and drinks provided in relation to this educational training program to relevant governmental agencies.

Meals

Meals will be provided as indicated on the agenda. Please note that Abbott adheres to the AdvaMed Code of Ethics for Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, we cannot provide air transportation or meals for spouses or guests of attendees. Airport parking and meals during travel to the event will also not be reimbursed.