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

Call For Applications: Global Awards, Observership Opportunities, Research Funding

April 27, 2026

Call For Applications

Applications are now open for several ACC awards designed to support early career cardiologists and investigators:

  • Cardiologists in India are invited to apply for the Cleveland Clinic Global Scholar Award, offering a three- to four-week observership at Cleveland Clinic and recognition at ACC.27 Together With WCC (ACC.27-WCC) in Houston, TX.
  • Early career cardiologists from low- to middle-income countries can also apply for the Hani Najm Global Scholar Award Observership Program, which includes a three- to four-week U.S.-based observership and ACC.27-WCC recognition.
  • Cardiovascular investigators residing in low- to middle-income countries are encouraged to apply for the William A. Zoghbi Global Research Initiative, which will award seven grants of $25,000 to support one year of innovative research across the spectrum of cardiovascular care.

Learn more and submit your applications by Monday, June 8.

Education

Knowledge Is Power: Don’t Ignore Payment Policy

April 27, 2026

Education

Brenton Scott Bauer, MD, FACC, has a message for all FITs and Early Career professionals: Don’t wait until you’re 10 years into your career to engage with Medicare payment advocacy! Knowledge is power, so use ACC Advocacy’s Medicare Payment Building Blocks video series to get up to speed and save the date for ACC Legislative Conference 2026, Oct. 4-6 in Washington, DC. Watch now.

Announcements

Applications Now Open For ACC’s Leadership Accelerator Class of 2027

April 20, 2026

Call For Applications

Applications are now open for ACC’s Leadership Accelerator Program – a nine‑month, high‑impact leadership development experience designed for early career professionals looking to define and strengthen their leadership skills. This unique program combines in‑person and virtual learning, small‑group collaboration, and hands‑on skill‑building to help participants develop core leadership competencies, including communication, agility, energy management, trust-building and much more. Learn more and apply by Tuesday, May 19.

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