Mission, Vision and Values
Mission
The American Professors of Cardiology (APC) advances the academic missions of cardiovascular medicine by supporting and developing leaders in education, research, and clinical excellence. APC serves as the independent national forum for Chiefs and Section Chiefs to collaborate, advocate, and innovate in supporting academic cardiovascular medicine. Through shared best practices, peer engagement, and data-driven insights, APC functions as a national think tank that informs, shapes, and strengthens academic cardiology amid growing clinical, financial, and scientific pressures.
Vision
We envision APC as the leading voice for academic cardiovascular medicine, advancing scientific discovery, strengthening education, and shaping policy and culture to secure a vibrant, sustainable future for academic cardiovascular medicine.
Values
Academic Integrity & Independence
Provide an unbiased academic voice that stands apart from external institutional or commercial influences.
Excellence in Scholarship & Education
Promote high-quality research and training that sustain the core of academic cardiovascular medicine.
Leadership & Stewardship
Developing principled leaders and protecting the academic workforce.
Collaboration & Community
A national network of Chiefs and Section Chiefs solving challenges together.
Equity, Access & Humanism
Advance fairness, inclusive environments that supports diverse faculty and trainees.
Innovation & Adaptability
Forward-looking approaches to evolving clinical and scientific demands.
Advocacy for the Academic Workforce
Defend the protected time, resources, and career pathways essential for sustaining clinician-educators and physician-scientists.