Melvin R. Echols, MD, MSCR, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC
@MelvinEchols9
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Chief Health Equity Officer, ACC, Gen-HF Cardiologist and Researcher; Morehouse SoM, AND SURVIVOR; Former Flutist (LOL); #JCFInst, #JAHA #ABC, #HFSA
Atlanta, GA
Joined January 2020
Kicking off one of the most important roundtables: Advanced Cardiovascular Risk Detection for the Critical Decades Thank you 🙏🏽 Romit for organizing this with @ACCinTouch @ChrisKramerMD @PamelaBMorris @DickKovacs
#CVPrevent #CardioTwitter
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@MelvinEchols9 @AndrewJSauer I agree Melvin. We are all too attracted to the shiny new toys and keeping up with everyone else, and it's expensive. Good to be a little old fashioned, his time for fun will come.
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Cognitive offloading -> physician deskilling as well never-skilling are real risks - very nice editorial that highlights these & offers solutions #MedicalEducation #AIinHealthcare
Will A.I. lead to de-skilling of physicians? And if so what can be done to preempt it? @tberzin and I address this in a new @TheLancet piece https://t.co/rK5Lf77YtK
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OMG...so many photos....such an absolutely amazing night at the ABC gala....wow.....!!!!! @ABCardio1 @ACCinTouch @ECGMD @DrRachelMBond
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ABC Policy Summit....wonderful day and educational!!! It is a great thing to have impactful mentorship that matters ...@kcferdmd thank you!!! Yep we ALL need mentorship and guidance as long as you can get it lol
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Part of my intro for the ABC Policy Summit in DC....it was a great day...spent time with my favorite people and had impactful discussions!!! The hope for equitable treatment for everyone is where I sit....sometimes in the shoes of an ICU patient...lived experience is priceless
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#LastDayVibes. As of 5 pm my tenure as Chair of Medicine @HowardU will end; I am looking forward to new adventures @RushUniversity. HU, thank you for the honor of joining you as you strive to serve the underserved & lead the world in producing Black & Brown Drs. #StayOnMission✊🏾
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Passionate about improving #cardiovascular care in rural communities? This fellowship empowers #ACCFIT and #ACCEarlyCareer to lead impactful, community-based research and drive progress in #hearthealth. Learn more & apply by Oct. 15 👉 https://t.co/aDSSYqwugt #ACCHealthEquity
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The Thad and Gerry Waites Rural Cardiovascular Research Fellowship will provide up to $100,000 to support an early-career cardiovascular clinician committed to reducing cardiovascular disparities in...
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Great day in Washington DC advocating for healthy hearts and legislation that supports them @ACCinTouch @ChrisKramerMD @Drroxmehran @CathieBiga @Dr_HaniNajm
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Very relevant issues discussed on podcast today but in a refreshing light light. Never get s old for me!!!
Happening now: Our Fall Think Tank is underway! 🌟 Leaders across the field are coming together to exchange ideas, challenge assumptions, and move the needle forward. Excited for the conversations and collaborations that will shape what’s next! #hfc #heartfailure #thinktank
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Last day of HFSA Scientific Sessions — and we couldn’t be prouder of our HFC members! What a successful year for the heart failure community and our team 💙 Check out the final day’s agenda, and congratulations to everyone involved in driving progress in heart failure care!
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ICYMI: Drs. @MelvinEchols9, Thad Waites & Katie Berlacher answered questions about the newest research fellowship in an informational session! Did you know the recipient receives up to $70,000 in funding ➕ support? Apps close Oct. 15! 🎥 https://t.co/FjaW7o4iMY
#ACCHealthEquity
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Happiest of birthdays to this guy! I’m not convinced that there is a better leader, educator, colleague, or community builder than @ShashankSinhaMD - lucky to learn from him always! @SocietyOfCCC @HFSA @JCFINT @ACCinTouch
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I really enjoyed the 2025 Familial Hypercholesterolemia Global Summit on Sunday at the Emory Conference Hotel. Thanks to Larry Sperling who has become a wonderful friend and "nudger" lol...
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Amazing session! Happy to have been a part of the HFC since it's inception in 2017....I have to thank @coconnormd, @mfiuzat, and @mikefelker, and @DukeHFDoc for the amazing mentorship and support (since an intern!!!). I have received so much guidance over these years....time
We wrap up another Fall 2025 HFC Think Tank Meeting session with incredible discussions focused on site-based research Thanks to all those who attended and contributed to shaping the future of the field! #HFC #ThinkTankSeason
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Excited to share that program eligibility has been expanded, ALL IM & Peds interns + residents are encouraged to apply! Your voice and experience matter in shaping the future of cardiology #ACCIMProgram #ACCHealthEquity @ACCinTouch
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I don't know if you heard or realized yet but.... Great news! #ACCIMProgram deadline is extended! We’ve also expanded eligibility, so now ALL (THAT MEANS EVERYONE) IM & peds interns + residents can apply. Excited to see even more future cardiology leaders join us in
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📢 Applications open: The Thad & Jerry Waites Rural Cardiovascular Health Fellowship. • Up to 2-3 4-week immersion blocks at rural sites in one year (very flexible schedules) • Fellows-in-training AND early-career cardiologists OR K grant recipients may apply • Bridge funding
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Social drivers of health are often missing from trial CRF, yet are associated w adverse outcomes. New in @JACCJournals #JACCHF, @ersied727, @monafiuzaart et al present a “lean CRF” to improve SDOH data collection. Will you use it? 👀 https://t.co/U38wKuS95e
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America in the Mirror: What We Choose to See My heart is pouring out over the loss of Charlie Kirk. Regardless of his politics or mine, the senseless loss of human life is heartbreaking. As a nation, we must recognize this: without unity of purpose, we stand divided, creating
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