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Mission Statement
The Council on Quality of Care and Outcomes Research provides a forum for a multidisciplinary group of volunteers committed to making a substantial contribution to reducing the burden of heart disease and stroke through improving healthcare quality and patient outcomes.
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Omni Hotel at CNN Center
Atlanta, Ga.
May 9–11, 2012

2012 Abstract Submission is open!
Deadline Extended: Submit by January 18 at 5:00 PM CST 
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Awards, Lectures & Scholarships
Acknowledges significant achievements in cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

  
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Fellowship provides a means to recognize council members for outstanding contributions to the field and service to the American Heart Association (AHA).

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Publishes articles related to improving cardiovascular health and health care, and includes original research, reviews, and case studies relevant to clinical decision-making and health care policy. 


   
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The QCOR Council fosters the development of early career professionals, including research scientists and clinicians.		Young Investigator Database Research Seed Grants
QCOR greatly values the development of young clinical investigators. The Council has a limited number of seed grants for young investigators for meritorious research projects based on the data gathered from GWTG®.
   
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View the QCOR 2011 Science News website for presentation slides, video interviews, panel discussions & more on the science highlighted at this year's meeting, including:
  • workshops on CV nursing
  • championing QI
  • cardiac hospitalization rates in the elderly
  • patient-centered outcomes
  • healthy schools
  • chest pain decision aid
  • ACOs
  • public reporting and outcomes
  • disparities in stroke imaging
  • QOL after PCI and bypass
  • ...and more
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Application Deadlines:  January 2012
The Clinical Research Program is available to early career investigators to engage in high quality introductory and pilot clinical studies.  More. . .
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Become a Fellow of the American Heart Association. Get details on eligibility, criteria, benefits and how to apply.
 
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