The Academy of Physician Associates in Cardiology (APAC) began in 2002 as a Special Interest Group of the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) with the facilitation of Morton Diamond, MD, a PA educator and Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (ACC). APAC held its inaugural meeting at the AAPA annual conference in Boston, MA in May 2002. Under the leadership of its first President, John Flesher, PA-C, the organization was officially recognized as a Specialty Organization of the AAPA in 2003.

 

In 2007, APAC sponsored its first Cardiovascular CME Conference, Heart to Heart, in conjunction with the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants. In 2024, APAC endorsed and led its inaugural Cardiology Advanced Practice Providers (CAPP) National Conference in Las Vegas, NV. We recently concluded the 2nd annual CAPP 2025 Conference in Nashville, TN and it was a massive success with an even larger group of cardiology APPs coming together for an incredible agenda filled with expert-led sessions and hands-on learning. We can't wait for CAPP 2026!

 

APAC continues to promote and serve Physician Associates practicing in cardiology and works to heighten interest of cardiovascular medicine among PA students. APAC works closely with the American College of Cardiology and the American Academy of Physician Associates to advocate for PAs in Cardiology.