Attendee Journeys
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | New Orleans, Louisiana
What are Attendee Journeys?
There is so much to see and do at Scientific Sessions, it's hard to see everything just four days!
That's why we have recommended Attendee Journeys for both newcomers and Scientific Sessions veterans. Journeys are lists of sessions and activities for you, related to your specialties or career status.
We've divided our Journeys into three categories:
- Standard Attendee Journeys: Downloadable Flipbooks focusing on a five different specialties.
- Curated Journeys: More specialties and recommended sessions chosen by our Programming team.
- Expert Journeys: Recommended sessions chosen by standout AHA professional volunteers.
Click a tab below to explore these programming tracks.
What are Attendee Journeys?
There is so much to see and do at Scientific Sessions – so don't waste a minute of your valuable time.
These are sponsored tracks based on five topics of interest. The documents linked below will also be available as handouts at the Convention Center as well.
Curated Attendee Journeys
These journeys have entire days planned just for you, with the best session chosen for each hour of the day. Click a link below to open the sessions in the Online Program Planner.
Early Career/FIT Curated Journey
Programming curated for early career and FIT (Fellows in Training) attendees is designed to foster professional development, networking, and exposure to cutting-edge research and the latest in clinical prevention and management of cardiovascular disease.
First-Time Attendee Curated Journey
Selected sessions to showcase the depth and breadth of cardiovascular science and medicine for first-time attendees is designed to be immersive, educational, and welcoming. It balances foundational knowledge with exposure to cutting-edge research, while also fostering community and professional growth.
Women's Health Curated Journey
Programming which highlights cardiovascular disease in women and important insights during pregnancy.
Electrophysiology/Arrythmias Curated Journey
Curated sessions of the most up-to-date science for engaging electrophysiologists.
Hypertension and Prevention Curated Journey
This journey equips attendees on new guideline recommendations to help their patients fight heart disease.
Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy Curated Journey
Sessions which advance clinical knowledge and challenge paradigms.
Interventional/cardiac surgery Curated Journey
Key sessions to learn about changing technology and procedural advancements.
Basic Science Curated Journey:
Exciting research findings that provide insight into future areas of discovery.
Pediatrics Curated Journey:
Description: Emerging evidence in congenital heart disease and cardiovascular disease prevention in the vulnerable population of children.
Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Health Curated Journey
Cutting-edge programming redefining how we approach prevention, diagnosis, and care for interconnected conditions like heart disease, kidney dysfunction, diabetes, and obesity.
Core Cardiology Curated Journey
Encompasses fundamental knowledge and essential skills related to cardiovascular diseases.
Clyde Yancy, MD, MSc, FACC, FAHA
Core Cardiology I
See Dr. Yancy's recommendations
- Dr. Yancy on X: @NMHheartdoc
Joanna Chikwe, MD, FRCS, FAHA
Heart Valves
See Dr. Chikwe's recommendations
- Dr. Chikwe on X: @JoChikweMD
Michelle Kittleson, MD, PhD
Heart Failure
See Dr. Kittleson's recommendations
- Dr. Kittleson on X: @MKittlesonMD
Robert Harrington, MD, FAHA
Core Cardiology II
See Dr. Harrington's recommendations
- Dr. Harrison on X: @HeartBobH
Brahamajee Nallamothu, MD, MPH, FAHA
Interventional Cardiology
See Dr. Nallamothu's recommendations
- Dr. Nallamothu on X: @bnallamo
Christine Albert, MD, MPH, FACC and Mina Chung, MD, FHRS, FAHA
Electrophysiology
See recommendations from Drs. Albert and Chung
- Dr. Albert on X: @CMAlbertEP
- Dr. Chung on X: @EP_mom1
Bradley Marino, MD, MPP, MSCE, MBA, FAHA
Congenital and Pediatric Cardiology
