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      <title>Echo Boot Camp Series: 2D &amp; M-Mode Echocardiography (24 Sep 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1&gt;Echo Boot Camp Series: 2D &amp;amp; M-Mode Echocardiography&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join the &lt;strong&gt;Massachusetts Chapter of the American College of Cardiology (MA-ACC)&lt;/strong&gt; for the next session of our &lt;strong&gt;Echo Boot Camp Series&lt;/strong&gt;, featuring a practical review of &lt;strong&gt;2D and M-Mode Echocardiography&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This virtual educational session will provide an interactive review of key echocardiography techniques and concepts, with practical instruction designed to strengthen participants’ understanding and application of &lt;strong&gt;2D and M-Mode imaging in clinical practice&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Date:&lt;/strong&gt; September 24, 2026&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Time:&lt;/strong&gt; 6:00–7:00 PM ET&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Format:&lt;/strong&gt; Virtual&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Speaker:&lt;/strong&gt; Gerard Aurigemma, MD&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Registration is Free!&lt;/h3&gt;

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      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>2026 ACC-Massachusetts Annual Meeting (17 Oct 2026)</title>
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&lt;h2&gt;Join Us in Springfield!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Massachusetts Chapter of the American College of Cardiology invites you to join us for the &lt;strong&gt;2026 Annual Meeting&lt;/strong&gt; on &lt;strong&gt;Saturday, October 17, 2026&lt;/strong&gt;, at &lt;strong&gt;MGM Springfield&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This premier educational event brings together cardiovascular professionals from across Massachusetts for a day of engaging education, clinical updates, collaboration, and networking. Featuring expert faculty, timely cardiovascular topics, abstract presentations, awards, and opportunities to connect with colleagues, this program is designed to provide valuable education for the entire cardiovascular care team.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FIT Networking Dinner&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us on &lt;strong&gt;Friday evening, October 16, from 6:00–8:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt; for a &lt;strong&gt;Fellows-in-Training (FIT) Networking Dinner&lt;/strong&gt;! This special networking opportunity is &lt;strong&gt;open to all Annual Meeting attendees&lt;/strong&gt; and offers a great chance to connect with colleagues, meet FITs and early-career professionals, and kick off the Annual Meeting weekend.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hotel Room Block&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;A room block is available at &lt;strong&gt;MGM Springfield&lt;/strong&gt; for meeting attendees.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hotel Rate:&lt;/strong&gt; $249/night, plus a $20 resort fee and applicable taxes&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Room Reservation Cutoff:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span style="background-color: rgb(231, 197, 127);"&gt;&lt;span&gt;September 16, 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://book.passkey.com/go/SMAS0926SP" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Book Your Hotel Room&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Important Dates&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;September 16, 2026&lt;/strong&gt; – Hotel Room Block Deadline&lt;br&gt;
️&lt;strong&gt;October 1, 2026&lt;/strong&gt; – Preferred Registration Deadline&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;October 10, 2026&lt;/strong&gt; – Abstract Submission Deadline&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Agenda&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please refer to the agenda at the top of this page for the most up-to-date information. Please check back regularly for updates as the agenda is finalized.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Call for Abstracts&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Massachusetts Chapter of the American College of Cardiology (MA-ACC) invites Fellows-in-Training, residents, medical students, and members of the cardiovascular team to submit abstracts for presentation at the 2026 MA-ACC Annual Meeting on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at MGM Springfield.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We welcome submissions in the following categories:&lt;/p&gt;

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  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Basic Science&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Original Research&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Clinical Case&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Abstract Submission Deadline: October 10, 2026&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/83759/submitter"&gt;Submit Your Abstract&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Top Poster Presenter Requirement:&lt;/strong&gt; If your abstract is selected as a &lt;strong&gt;Top Poster&lt;/strong&gt;, at least one author must be available to attend and present the poster at the &lt;strong&gt;2026 MA-ACC Annual Meeting on October 17, 2026&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Exhibitors &amp;amp; Sponsors&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Visit our exhibitors and industry partners to learn about the latest innovations, therapies, and technologies advancing cardiovascular care.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Interested in exhibiting or sponsoring the meeting? &lt;a href="https://mcacc.org/resources/Documents/Massachusetts%20Chapter%20Prospectus%20-2026.pdf" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Questions?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;For questions regarding registration, abstracts, exhibiting, sponsorship opportunities, or the Annual Meeting, please contact &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:cisenhart@firstpointresources.com" target="_blank"&gt;MA-ACC&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We look forward to welcoming you to the &lt;strong&gt;2026 Massachusetts Chapter ACC Annual Meeting&lt;/strong&gt; for a day of education, collaboration, and connection!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;</description>
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