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ABOUT APAC

Education. Collaboration. Advocacy.

The Academy of Physician Associates in Cardiology (APAC) is a professional organization for PAs who practice in Cardiology. Our organization consists of PAs at all levels of their professional careers, ranging from PA students to clinically-practicing PAs and healthcare providers, to those in academia, research, and beyond. We promote and advocate for increased utilization of PAs to provide high quality, cost-effective care to patients with cardiovascular disease.

APAC is on a mission to empower PAs in cardiology through education, networking opportunities, and advocacy. Interested in joining APAC? Click the button to learn more!

EDUCATION

APAC offers cutting-edge cardiology education through webinars, conferences, and a comprehensive resource library tailored for advanced practice providers.

NETWORKING

APAC fosters meaningful connections among cardiology professionals through member forums, mentorship opportunities, and national conferences.

ADVOCACY

APAC champions the professional advancement and recognition of cardiology PAs through active engagement with healthcare policies and organizations.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

APAC's Board of Directors is comprised of experienced Physician Associates and dedicated leaders in the field of cardiology, who are committed to advancing the role of PAs in cardiovascular care and improving the lives of their patients through education, advocacy, and collaboration.

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Laura Ross, PA-C, AACC, CLS, DipACLM

President

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Amy Simone, PA-C,

FACC

Past President & Structural Heart Disease Committee Chair

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Lauren Eyadiel, PA-C, HF-Cert, CCC-SLP, FHFSA

Heart Failure Committee

Co-Chair

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John Giacona, PhD,

PA-C, CHC

Preventive Cardiology Committee Chair

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Camille J. Dyer, DMSc, PA-C, AACC, DFAAPA

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee Chair

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Viet Le, DMSc, PA-C, FACC, FAHA

Immediate Past President & Social Media Chair

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Brian Rose, PA-C,

MPH, AACC

Treasurer

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Greg Duck, PA-C,

HF-Cert

Heart Failure Committee

Co-Chair

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Jennifer Carlquist,

PA-C, ER-CAQ

Electrophysiology

Committee Co-Chair

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Sonia S. Chahal (Kaur), PA-C, MMS, RDCS

Interventional Cardiology Committee Chair

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Kevin Niles,

PA-C

Past President

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Erin Pardee,

MPAS, PA-C

Director of Scientific

Content

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Robert R. Ross,

PA-C

Vascular Medicine Committee Chair

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Meghna Patel,

MS, PA-C

Electrophysiology

Committee Co-Chair

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Martine Altieri,

PA-C, MHS

Preventive Cardiology

Committee Co-Chair

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Neal Vogel, MS,

PA-S

PA Student

Committee Chair

INTERESTED IN
JOINING OUR TEAM?

APAC is currently accepting applications for a new Co-Chair of the Structural Heart Disease Committee. If you are interested, please email apac.contact@gmail.com.

If you aren't ready to chair a specialty committee just yet, that's okay! There's plenty of ways to get involved! To help us get to know you better and how APAC can best serve you, please take a moment (we promise, it only takes a minute!) to fill out APAC's Member Interest Survey by clicking the button below or scanning the QR code:​

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