The Using Her Voice Scholars Program is designed to elevate the careers of emerging, talented women in academic cardiology by providing tailored support and meaningful networking opportunities.
— Marysia S. Tweet, MD, MS, FACC
Using Her Voice Scholars Program
Women have historically been underrepresented in academic medicine, particularly in tenured and leadership roles. To address this gap, the Academic Cardiology Member Section's Women in Academic Cardiology Work Group is launching the Using Her Voice Scholars Program to connect participants with senior ACC leaders and help them secure speaking opportunities.
The application period for the Using Her Voice Scholars Program has closed.
The Program
Who Can Apply
Applicants must:
- Be ACC members.
- Be early career women physicians, clinicians, clinician-educators and researchers. ACC defines early career as the first seven years following your training.
- Be able to meet time commitment:
- Initial introductory meeting (virtual, 1-2 hours)
- Skills Workshop Part I (virtual, 1-2 hours)
- Skills Workshop Part II (in-person, Heart House, 1-2 hours)
- Wrap up meeting (virtual, 1 hour)
- Quarterly one-on-one meetings with paired ACC leader
What Participants Receive
The opportunity to connect with senior ACC leaders who will guide and support them over the course of a year as they work to secure national and international speaking opportunities.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Deliver Grand Rounds at least once at another institution (virtual or in person) as facilitated by their ACC Advocate.
- Refine scientific presentation skills through a formalized workshop.
- Develop strategies for academic promotion.
How to Apply
- Topic and overview of proposed presentation (one page maximum)
- Short recorded presentation introducing self and describing your research (no more than five minutes, can self-record with Zoom or PowerPoint)
- Curriculum vitae
- Personal statement (one page maximum) explaining how the Using Her Voice Scholars Program will further your career development and academic achievement both in the short and long term, as well as how it will help you reach your goals and overcome current challenges.
- Letter of support from a research or career mentor.
- Updated disclosure.
Approval Process
- Applications close by 11:59 p.m. ET on Nov. 7, 2025.
- Applications will be reviewed by the Academic Member Section's Women in Academic Cardiology Work Group.
- Applicants will be notified of a decision by Dec. 31, 2025.
As a woman in academic medicine, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to be seen and heard. Speaking invitations are critical for promotion and leadership, yet women are too often overlooked. We started the Using Her Voice Scholars Program to help change that – by connecting women in cardiology with senior advocates, we hope Using Her Voice will be able to open doors, amplify the voices, and support the careers of talented women in academic medicine!
— Emily S. Lau, MD, MPH, FACC
Questions?
Please email snguyen@acc.org.
