What Does FACC Mean When Seen After MD?
The acronym FACC behind a doctor’s MD stands for Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, according to Aspirus Cardiovascular Associates. Doctors earn this title when two separate boards of their peers certify them.
Each doctor must specialize in some form of cardiology, such as pediatric, adult or cardiovascular research. Once recommended for the FACC, the doctor then seeks the certification through a primary board of their peers. They also require certification from a secondary board, but it needs to be a part of the Advisory Board for Osteopathic Specialists of the American Osteopathic Association or the American Board of Medical Specialties. After two boards have certified the doctor, he or she can use the additional title of FACC.
