In-Person and Virtual Registration Opens Monday, October 6th!
Chairs’ Message
We are thrilled to invite you to SCA Echo 2026, taking place February 26 – March 1, in the vibrant city of Atlanta, Georgia!
Get ready for four immersive days of learning, collaboration, and inspiration as we explore the cutting edge of echocardiography in perioperative and surgical care. The 2026 program will expand on the series of dynamic multidisciplinary panels that explore the pivotal role of echocardiography in shaping surgical decision-making, especially in the realms of valvular heart disease, mechanical circulatory support and data discordance.
Step into the heart of the operating room as we tackle real-world clinical challenges and evolving strategies. Participate in enriching discussions on the latest transcatheter procedures in structural heart disease, and the implications of the recent guidelines.
Elevate your expertise in our signature “Learn from the Experts” sessions which will highlight echo-anatomic correlations with porcine dissections of the aortic, mitral and tricuspid valves.
Whether you’re aiming to refine your skills, expand your clinical toolbox or connect with leaders in the field, SCA Echo 2026 offers an unmatched opportunity to achieve your goals.
Alina Nicoara, MD, FASE
Co-Chair
Charles Nyman, MBBCh, FASE
Co-Chair
Kimberly Howard-Quijano, MD
Vice-Chair
Committee Members
- Aidan Sharkey, MD
Board Review Coordinator - Douglas Shook, MD
Parent-Committee Chair/Board Liaison - Samhati Mondal, MD
Liaison – Member, Scientific Program Committee - Richard S. Yeom, MD
Liaison – Member, Online Education Sub-Committee - Ingrid Moreno-Duarte, MD
Member – Liaison from Echo to SPC - Jared W. Feinman, MD
Member – Liaison from Echo to OESC
- Kiran Belani, MD
Member - Robert Feng, MD
Member - Moody Makar, MD
Member - Fabio de Vasconcelos Papa
Member - Jacobo Moreno Garijo, MD, PhD, FASE, EDAIC
Member - Gabriela Querejeta Roca, MD
Member - Angela Pollak, MD
Member - Ellen Richter
Member
In-Person and Virtual Registration Rates
Early bird rates valid until January 8th.
Member Rates
Member Types | Early Bird Rates | Standard Rates |
|---|---|---|
| SCA Member | $895 | $1005 |
| Fellow Member | $515 | $620 |
| Resident Member | $515 | $620 |
| Member Medical Student | $260 | $360 |
Non-Member Rates
Member Types | Early Bird Rates | Standard Rates |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Member | $1150 | $1260 |
| Non-Member Fellow | $645 | $750 |
| Non-Member Resident | $645 | $750 |
| Allied Health Participant | $1040 | $1145 |
| Non-Member Medical | $360 | $460 |
Geographical Pricing
SCA is proud to offer geographical pricing to those who work/reside in one of these countries. Please contact us at nbaus@veritasamc.com for pricing information.
Cancellation Policy: All registration cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing by January 22, 2026. A refund of the full conference fee, minus a $100 administrative fee, will be given for cancellations received by that date. No refunds will be granted for requests postmarked after January 22, 2026. SCA reserves the right to substitute faculty or to cancel or reschedule sessions. If SCA must cancel the entire meeting, registrants will receive full credit or a refund of their paid registration fee. No refunds can be made for lodging, airfare, or any other expenses related to attending the meeting.
Meeting Venue
Loews Atlanta Hotel
1065 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
Phone: +1- 404-745-5000