Welcome to ACC’s Early Career Member Section!

Newton Wiggins, MD, FACC

Newton Wiggins, MD, FACC
Chair
@nbwiggins

The ACC Early Career Section serves as the professional home for individuals within the first seven years of independent practice. Our primary mission is to foster the active involvement of Early Career members within the College as we strive to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health. We firmly believe that becoming a member of our section will facilitate both your professional and personal growth. To accomplish our objectives, we have established a series of work groups. Volunteering to serve in these groups is an excellent way to engage more deeply with the ACC.

As chair of this section, it is my great honor to invite all Early Career members to join us and make valuable contributions. For more information, please feel free to reach out to me at newton.wiggins@gmail.com or to Bethany Parker at bparker@acc.org.

I look forward to working with you!

Sincerely,
Newton Wiggins, MD, FACC
Chair, ACC Early Career Leadership Council

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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Quality Summit

Showcase Your QI Work at ACC Quality Summit 2026

February 17, 2026

Upcoming Event

Gain national recognition by submitting your quality improvement (QI) work to ACC Quality Summit 2026, taking place Sept. 16-18 in Orlando, FL. Presenting your abstract elevates your professional visibility, showcases your expertise and positions you as a rising leader in cardiovascular quality. Whether you're refining workflows, implementing new care models or leveraging data to drive change, submit an abstract by Monday, March 23 and take the next step in shaping the future of cardiovascular care.

Announcements

New Wael Al Mahmeed International Mentoring Program Applications Open

February 17, 2026

Announcements

The ACC is launching a new Wael Al Mahmeed International Mentoring Program. Chaired by ACC Past President Dipti Itchhaporia, MD, MACC, the six-month virtual program pairs early career cardiologists with experienced cardiologists in their field of interest to serve as mentors, introduce them to key leaders across the College, improve their soft skills, and connect them to a network of peers with similar interests and goals. Apply by March 9.

Event

Reserve Your Spot For the ACC.26 Member Sections Community Breakfast

February 9, 2026

Upcoming Event

Start your ACC.26 with breakfast and professional connection at the Member Sections Community Breakfast, taking place Saturday, March 28 from 7 to 8:30 a.m. CT at the FAM (FACC, AACC, MACC) Lounge inside the Ernest N. Memorial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA. Join fellow Section members for great conversation in a relaxed setting. Registration is FREE – reserve your spot! Not yet registered for ACC.26? Register by Feb. 12 to SAVE up to $200 with advanced registration discounts.

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