Welcome to ACC's Early Career Member Section!

Nosheen Reza, MD, FACC

Nosheen Reza, MD, FACC
Chair

ACC's Early Career Member Section is the professional home for cardiovascular clinicians and scientists within the first seven years of independent practice, and we are proud to be at the center of the ACC's broader mission to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health for all.

The College's 2024–2028 Strategic Plan is built around four pillars: increasing relevance as the cardiovascular professional home, generating and delivering actionable knowledge, advancing quality and equity of care, and sustaining the organization for the future. As Early Career members, you are essential to realizing this vision. The questions you are asking, the science you are generating and the care you are providing are actively shaping the future of our field.

Through our work groups, mentorship programs and engagement opportunities at scientific meetings and beyond, the Early Career Member Section works to ensure you have the clinical tools, connections and professional development resources you need at every stage of this foundational chapter of your career. We are committed to advancing a community that reflects the values of professionalism, excellence and equity that guide the ACC.

I warmly invite you to get involved! Volunteer for a work group, connect with colleagues, and bring your perspective and energy to the work ahead. It is an honor to serve as your Chair, and I look forward to everything we will accomplish together!

Sincerely,

Nosheen Reza, MD, FACC
Section Chair

Join the Early Career Member Section — Today!

The Early Career Member Section is only able to accomplish its mission through support from members. Members can join online by clicking here or by contacting ACC Member Care at (800) 253-4636, ext. 5603; or direct dial (202) 375-6000.

Already a member of the Early Career Section? Click here to unlock the member exclusive section experience.

As our membership grows, so does the Early Career Member Section's opportunities to impact College policies and provide additional member benefits.

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Announcements

Applications Now Open: Thad and Gerry Waites Rural CV Research Fellowship

August 25, 2026

Call For Applications

The Thad and Gerry Waites Rural Cardiovascular Research Fellowship offers up to $70K in funding and support for a Fellow in Training or early-career cardiologist passionate about advancing cardiovascular health in rural and underserved communities. Designed to cultivate future leaders in cardiovascular care, the fellowship welcomes applicants committed to reducing health disparities through research, innovation and community engagement while creating a lasting impact for historically underrepresented populations. Applications are due by Thursday, Oct. 22. Learn more and apply.

Education

ACC Webinar: Heart Tank For the CV Investigator: Sports and Exercise Cardiology

August 12, 2026

Education

Join ACC's Academic Cardiology Member Section on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. ET for a "Shark Tank" style competition designed to bridge the gap between groundbreaking ideas and clinical reality. Watch early career investigators pitch their sports cardiology and exercise-focused research to a distinguished panel of leaders in the field and learn the essential tools for constructing a successful study, from refining a methodology to defending the clinical and athletic impact of a proposal. Learn more and register. Interested in pitching your research? Learn more about research submissions here. Submissions are due by Sunday, Sept. 6.

Education

Advance Your Cardiac CT Expertise – Orders Now Open!

August 11, 2026

Education

Advance your cardiac CT expertise with Cardiac CT: Fundamentals to Advanced Practice, ACC’s new comprehensive, on-demand program covering the latest advances in cardiac CT science and technology. Earn up to 27 hours of cardiac CT-specific CME while strengthening your understanding of image acquisition, interpretation and clinical decision-making. Designed for clinicians at every stage of their career, the program offers practical learning, expert insights and the latest evidence to help you confidently integrate cardiac CT into clinical practice while you stay current, licensed and certified. Order today!

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