Jeff Hill Elected Associate of the American College of Cardiology

Cardiac sonographer recognized among world’s top cardiovascular professionals.

In a major professional milestone, Jeffrey Hill, MSc, ACS, FASE, has been elected as an Associate of the American College of Cardiology, one of the most prestigious honors in the field of cardiovascular care. The designation, reserved for top cardiovascular professionals worldwide, recognizes Hill’s contributions to cardiac sonography and places him among only a handful of non-physicians ever to receive it.

“It's one thing to have credentials next to your name, but putting in the work and then finally arriving to at this point has been fulfilling both professionally and personally,” Hill said.

An Assistant Professor in the School of Medical Imaging and Therapeutics at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS), Hill brings more than 25 years of experience in education, research, clinical practice, and professional leadership. He has taught courses in echocardiography, heart catheterization, and electrophysiology and has worked at numerous hospitals and colleges. He played a key role in developing the Advanced Cardiac Sonography credential for Cardiovascular Credentialing International—a distinction held by 400 sonographers globally.

As part of his new role, Hill has been invited to attend the 75th annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology in 2026, where he will take the official Oath of Associateship during the Convocation Ceremony. Additionally, he will serve as a cardiovascular technology expert within the conference’s Topic Working Group, helping develop 15 educational sessions for what is expected to be one of the largest cardiography conferences in the world, with over 50,000 attendees.

“Allowing for non-physicians to be stakeholders in the American College of Cardiology opens up an opportunity to show the expertise that we hold,” Hill said, noting that his inclusion elevates the field and opens the door for more knowledge-sharing between professionals.

Hill’s research interests include the development of novel technology for assessing heart function. With a colleague, he developed a patent-pending technology to measure aortic pressure in conjunction with the heart’s contractions. Hill said he also encourages his students to pursue research, further education or other “things that are not what the average cardiac sonographer does.”

Inspired to start teaching by his time instructing fellows and other healthcare workers while working as a sonographer in hospitals, he said his greatest accomplishment is guiding the next generation of cardiovascular professionals. 

“It’s really all about the students—I come second. I love the challenge of working with them and watching them develop essential skills over time,” he said.

Hear more about Hill's career and the technology of cardiac ultrasound in this episode of the MCPHS podcast The Secret to Living to 200.