Federación Argentina de Cardiología

What Federación Argentina de Cardiología does

Federación Argentina de Cardiología (FAC) is a private, non-profit scientific federation founded on July 3, 1965 in Córdoba, Argentina. It operates as a "Sociedad de Sociedades" (Society of Societies), integrating 30 cardiology societies and 5 delegations organized into 7 regional confederates (Bonaerense, Cuyo, Noreste, Noroeste, Centro, Litoral, and Patagónica) that collectively cover all Argentine provinces. Its primary members are practicing cardiologists, cardiology residents, technicians, and nurses, with a secondary tier of distinguished honorees (Fellow FAC). The federation serves as Argentina's federal counterweight to the Buenos Aires-centric Sociedad Argentina de Cardiología, providing equal representation across member societies and addressing geographic inequality in access to academic cardiology resources.

FAC's core product portfolio spans educational, scientific, and certification services. The educational platform Academia FAC (launched 2025) delivers courses, diplomas, master's programs, and subspecialty certifications (e.g., echocardiography levels 1–3). CETIFAC (Centro de Teleinformática Médica), established in 1994 in partnership with the Universidad Nacional de Entre Ríos (FIUNER), is the technology backbone: it runs on Linux-based cloud servers using MOODLE for the Virtual Campus, WEBEX for streaming, and the SIENA system for abstract submission. CETIFAC hosts the electronic Revista FAC (the first Argentine medical journal published in full text online, since 1997), virtual congresses, multi-center research registries (Chagas, CARISMA, REMIDIAL, Argen-Stemi, RECONOCER), and distance learning programs. The annual Congreso Nacional de Cardiología rotates across Argentine cities and serves as the federation's flagship demand-generation event.

Revenue is generated primarily through tiered membership dues (Socio Titular at ARS 28,000/month, Socio Adherente at ARS 14,000/month, Fellow FAC at USD 100/year for residents or USD 150/year abroad, Socio Extranjero at USD 5/month, free Socio Residente tier), supplemented by congress registration and corporate sponsorship, and fees for specialty certification and recertification administered under Ministry of Health Resolution 131/2009. Free value-add benefits include access to the Spanish Cardiology Society (Sociedad Española de Cardiología) and the Biblioteca Virtual "Prof. Dr. J. M. Allende." The federation also maintains strategic international affiliations with the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), American Heart Association (AHA), American College of Cardiology (ACC), World Heart Federation, and Sociedad Interamericana de Cardiología (SIAC).

Name

Federación Argentina de Cardiología

Legal name

Federación Argentina de Cardiología

Website

https://fac.org.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Federación Argentina de Cardiología is a non-profit scientific federation founded in 1965, integrating 30 cardiology societies and 5 delegations across 7 Argentine regions to deliver membership, continuing education, specialty certification, and the annual national cardiology congress for cardiologists, residents, and allied health professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The FAC generates primary revenue through membership fees. Four tiers: Socio Titular (ARS 28,000/month), Socio Adherente (ARS 14,000/month), Socio Residente (free until graduation), and Fellow FAC (USD 100/year). Foreign members pay USD 5/month. Membership grants access to congresses, publications, academic programs, and professional development resources.
2. Event Registration and Sponsorship: Revenue is generated from the annual Congreso Nacional de Cardiología (CNC) and regional events. While members attend the congress free of charge, non-member registration and corporate sponsorship of events and the commercial/exhibition area generate revenue.
3. Educational Programs and Certifications: The FAC charges fees for certification, recertification, and homologation of specialty credentials through its Secretaría de Docencia. These include exam fees for cardiology specialty certification and subspecialty certifications (e.g., echocardiography levels 1-3).

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Core offering

The Federación Argentina de Cardiología (FAC) is a scientific federation that unites 30 cardiology societies and 5 delegations across Argentina into 7 regional confederates. It delivers professional membership services, continuing medical education, specialty certification and recertification, peer-reviewed scientific publication (Revista FAC), the annual Congreso Nacional de Cardiología, and multi-center clinical research support to practicing cardiologists, residents, technicians, and nurses.

Product overview

Federación Argentina de Cardiología (FAC) operates as a federation of 30 cardiology societies and 5 delegations across Argentina, offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational, scientific, and professional development products and services. The core offerings include Academia FAC (educational platform), CETIFAC (telematics center with virtual campus), Revista FAC (scientific journal), and the annual Congreso Nacional de Cardiología. Additional services include the Fellow FAC certification (highest academic distinction), FAC TV video content, the RECONOCER national registry, and scientific alerts. The organization also maintains digital health tool integrations for AI-powered echocardiogram analysis, ECG interpretation, and clinical decision support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Academia FAC: The new educational platform of FAC providing excellence training in cardiology
• CETIFAC
• Mujeres en Rojo
• Fellow FAC
• Congreso Nacional de Cardiología (CNC)
• CETIFAC
• FAC TV
• Registro RECONOCER

Products and services

• Academia FAC
• CETIFAC (Centro de Teleinformática Médica)
• Revista FAC Official quarterly peer-reviewed scientific journal of FAC publishing consensus documents, clinical guidelines, and original cardiology research since 1997. The first Argentine medical journal published in full text on the internet, available open access in digital format.
• Congreso Nacional de Cardiología (CNC) Annual national cardiology congress rotating across Argentine cities, featuring scientific sessions, invited international speakers, and networking opportunities. Members attend free of charge; non-members pay registration fees. Includes a commercial exhibition area.
• Fellow FAC Highest academic distinction awarded by FAC to cardiologists demonstrating outstanding trajectory, scientific leadership, and transcendent contributions to Argentine cardiology. Recipients use the FFAC designation and gain academic recognition, leadership opportunities, and VIP access to congresses.
• Cardiology Specialty Certification Program Official annual certification exam for cardiology specialists conducted by FAC in partnership with Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP) and Centro de Certificación de Profesionales Médicos (CCPM) under Ministry of Health Resolution 131/2009. Includes subspecialty certifications (e.g., echocardiography levels 1-3) and recertification pathways.
• Registro RECONOCER National registry on cardiology formation, practice of cardiology, and access to health services and technology for treating cardiovascular diseases in Argentina.
• FAC TV Video content platform featuring interviews, debates, and educational content including the #EntreFAC series covering topics such as gender equity and intergenerational collaboration in medical research.
• CETIFAC Virtual Campus (Campus Virtual FAC) E-learning platform using MOODLE for distance education, offering self-assessment quizzes with 1,500+ questions, online courses, virtual learning environments, and consensus-building activities for cardiology training and certification.
• Alertas Científicas Periodic scientific alerts providing cardiologists with summaries and commentary on recent cardiovascular research findings, landmark clinical trials, guidelines updates, and emerging evidence for cardiology practice.
• Virtual Cardiology Congress (Primer Congreso Virtual de Cardiología) International Virtual Cardiology Congress created and organized by CETIFAC starting in 1999, pioneering internet-based medical congress delivery in Latin America. Hosted 8 editions from 1999-2013.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90 scientific committees and forums with ~9,000 subscribers and ~422 average participants per activity in the FECC
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor, moderate and core.

• Instituto de Efectividad Clínica y Sanitaria (IECS)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025IECS provides free biostatistical advisory services to FAC members for clinical research projects and original research initiatives. This supports the research capacity of member cardiologists across Argentina.
• Sociedad Española de CardiologíamoderateGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025FAC members receive free full membership to the Spanish Cardiology Society as a member benefit. This cross-border partnership provides Argentine cardiologists with access to Spanish cardiology resources and strengthens ties between the two professional communities.
• European Society of Cardiology (ESC)moderateOthers · 1 January 2025The ESC logo is displayed on FAC's website footer alongside other major international cardiology societies, indicating formal recognition and collaborative relationship at the international level.
• American Heart Association (AHA)moderateOthers · 1 January 2025The AHA logo is displayed on FAC's website footer alongside other major international cardiology societies, indicating formal recognition and collaborative relationship at the international level.
• World Heart FederationmoderateOthers · 1 January 2025The World Heart Federation logo is displayed on FAC's website footer alongside other major international cardiology societies, indicating formal recognition and collaborative relationship at the international level.
• American College of Cardiology (ACC)moderateOthers · 1 January 2025The ACC logo is displayed on FAC's website footer alongside other major international cardiology societies, indicating formal recognition and collaborative relationship at the international level.
• Sociedad Interamericana de Cardiología (SIAC)moderateOthers · 1 January 2025The SIAC logo is displayed on FAC's website footer alongside other major international cardiology societies, indicating formal recognition and collaborative relationship at the international level.
• Biblioteca Virtual 'Prof. Dr. J. M. Allende'moderateOthers · 1 January 2025FAC members receive free total access to the virtual library (biblio.fcm.unc.edu.ar) that centralizes scientific materials including books, articles, videos, specialized search tools, and professional research assistance for medical research.
• Mount Sinai Hospital (New York) + American College of CardiologyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025FAC organizes a competition for a rotation at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York in partnership with the ACC. The prize includes hospital access, accommodation, and airfare, providing an international training opportunity for FAC members.
• Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009UNLP partners with FAC and the Academia Nacional de Medicina's Centro de Certificación de Profesionales Médicos (CCPM) to deliver the annual cardiology specialty certification exam (Certificación de la Especialidad en Cardiología). This joint certification is conducted under Resolution Ministerial No. 131 of August 12, 2009, giving the exam official national validity.
• Centro de Certificación de Profesionales Médicos – Academia Nacional de Medicina (CCPM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009CCPM collaborates with FAC and UNLP in the specialty certification process for cardiologists. The three-party partnership (FAC, UNLP, CCPM) under Ministry of Health Resolution 131/2009 creates the official certification pathway for cardiology specialists in Argentina.
• Facultad de Ingeniería – Bioingeniería, Universidad Nacional de Entre Ríos (FIUNER)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1994Partnership established in 1994 for the development and maintenance of a Medical Teleinformatics Network (Red de Teleinformática Médica). FIUNER hosts CETIFAC (Centro de Teleinformática Médica de la FAC) and provided the technical infrastructure for FAC's pioneering virtual congresses, distance education, and telemedicine programs. This partnership was instrumental in making FAC a pioneer in internet-based medical education in Latin America.

Scale indicators8 records

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Broad incumbents

• Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia (SBC): Brazil's largest national cardiology society with a state-level federated structure analogous to FAC's confederates. Operates a peer-reviewed journal (Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia), annual congress, and specialty certification — comparable scope and federated model across Latin America.
• European Society of Cardiology (ESC): Pan-European cardiology federation of 57 national cardiac societies, including FAC as an affiliate. Operates the European Heart Journal, the ESC Congress, and specialty certification tracks — a scaled-up federated model comparable to FAC but at continental scope.
• American Heart Association (AHA): U.S. cardiovascular professional and advocacy organization affiliated with FAC. Publishes Circulation and Stroke journals, runs the AHA Scientific Sessions, and issues CPR/certification programs — overlapping education, publication, and advocacy functions with FAC at much larger scale.
• American College of Cardiology (ACC): U.S.-based cardiology professional society and FAC partner (joint Mount Sinai rotation program). Offers JACC journals, the ACC Annual Scientific Session, and Maintenance of Certification — comparable education/certification products targeted at a similar member persona.
• World Heart Federation (WHF): Global cardiovascular federation of which FAC is an affiliated member. Coordinates World Heart Day, advocacy, and policy work — a comparable international federation model but with global rather than national scope.
• Sociedad Interamericana de Cardiología (SIAC): Inter-American cardiology federation linking national societies across the Americas, including FAC. Operates regional congresses and joint publications — comparable federated structure but at continental rather than national scope.

Regional players

• Sociedad Mexicana de Cardiología: Mexico's national cardiology professional society covering a much larger population base. Offers a comparable congress, journal, and certification portfolio, but is geographically distinct from FAC and primarily serves Mexican cardiologists.
• Sociedad Chilena de Cardiología (SOCHICAR): Chile's national cardiology society serving cardiologists in a neighboring Andean market. Comparable membership/congress/journal model to FAC, but operates in Chile rather than Argentina, making it a regional peer rather than direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Sociedad Argentina de Cardiología (SAC): Direct domestic competitor: Argentina's other national cardiology society, founded earlier and historically Buenos Aires-centric. Targets the same cardiologist, resident, and technician population with overlapping congress, journal, and certification offerings, making it FAC's closest one-to-one comparable.
• Sociedad Española de Cardiología (SEC): Spain's national cardiology society and an explicit reciprocal partner of FAC (FAC members receive free SEC membership). Operates Revista Española de Cardiología, an annual congress, and subspecialty sections — closely comparable business model and product mix.

Market position

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Competitive moat6 records

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Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCXLHMkMa0lPx52b6f5ut1Nw
• Facebookfacebook.com/FAC.Cardio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fac-cardio
• Instagraminstagram.com/fac_cardio

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