Cardiovascular Education Hub

Brachman Center for Advanced Cardiovascular Learning and Education

Leading world-class education initiatives that accelerate cutting-edge research and advances care for patients around the world.

Accelerating Medical Education and Training of Next Generation of Healthcare Providers

The Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation received a $5 million transformational gift from Armand and Mary Brachman to accelerate medical education programs with global reach.

The gift will establish the Armand and Mary Brachman Center for Advanced Cardiovascular Learning and Education, continuing a core commitment of the MHIF mission to share learnings from research around the world and inspire the rising generation of medical providers trained in world-class cardiovascular care.

This extraordinary gift will allow us to expand our education initiatives and reach even more healthcare providers as well as train the younger generation in the innovative field of heart and vascular care,” said Scott Sharkey, MD, MHIF president and chief medical officer. “We are deeply grateful for the Brachman’s vision and generosity in helping us shape the future of cardiovascular care through their thoughtful support of education.”

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Thank you to the Brachman Family for funding cardiovascular learning and professional education

Through their extraordinary gift, the Brachman family is making it possible for MHIF to accelerate the medical education and training of the next generation of healthcare providers.

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Education at the Heart of the MHIF Mission

MHIF is committed to world-class education initiatives that accelerate cutting-edge research and advance care for patients around the world, including:

  • Educating the next-generation of healthcare providers.
  • Leveraging the leadership, dedication and expertise of the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation.
  • Participating in the pathway to commercialization of innovative technologies by engaging renowned leaders in physician-to-physician training and expertise.
  • Engaging with industry leaders working in the most innovative of areas across the spectrum of heart and vascular disease.
  • Increasing the reach, awareness and impact of the MHIF Mission through strategic and successful community education events.

Educating Our Patient Community

The Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation hosts a variety of events throughout the year, spanning from professional education that engages physicians and offers continuing medical education credits, to community awareness and education for patients and families. These events educate, inspire and engage the community across all areas of cardiovascular medicine.

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The Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation® (MHIF) strives to create a world without heart and vascular disease. To achieve this bold vision, we are dedicated to improving the cardiovascular health of individuals and communities through innovative research and education.

Thanks to the generosity of donors like you, we can continue this life-saving work. Please make a gift to support lasting change in the lives of individuals we serve and future generations to come.