Contact: Julie Boyland, jboyland@acc.org,

NEW ORLEANS (Mar 27, 2026) -

The American College of Cardiology will recognize two early career cardiologists with the Hani Najm Global Scholar Award at ACC's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26), taking place March 28 – 30, 2026, in New Orleans.

The Hani Najm Global Scholar Award has been awarded annually since 2022. It aims to foster the sharing of knowledge between international cardiology professionals and provide early career cardiologists residing in low- to middle-income countries the opportunity to elevate their training. Recipients participate in the ACC Annual Scientific Session and complete an Observership Program in the U.S.

“I am honored to sponsor this award and support its mission,” said Hani K. Najm, MD, MSc, FACC. “The sharing of knowledge between international clinicians is crucial to combat the impact of cardiovascular disease worldwide, and this program gives the next generation of cardiologists the tools they need to improve heart health for all. Congratulations to this year’s awardees.”

This year’s winners are:

• Ivana Purnama Dewi, Bethesda Hospital, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
• Mohammed Mosaad Elzalaawy, National Guard Hospital Riyadh, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Najm, a world renowned cardiologist and Saudi native, is incoming vice president of the ACC, a member of the ACC Board of Trustees and past chair of the ACC’s Assembly of International Governors.

To learn more about the program, visit here.

ACC.26 will take place March 28 – 30, 2026, in New Orleans, bringing together cardiologists and cardiovascular specialists from around the world to share the newest discoveries in treatment and prevention. Follow z@ACCinTouch, @ACCMediaCenter and #ACC26 for the latest news from the meeting.

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is the global leader in transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all. As the preeminent source of professional medical education for the entire cardiovascular care team since 1949, ACC credentials cardiovascular professionals in over 140 countries who meet stringent qualifications and leads in the formation of health policy, standards and guidelines. Through its world-renowned family of JACC Journals, NCDR registries, ACC Accreditation Services, global network of Member Sections, CardioSmart patient resources and more, the College is committed to ensuring a world where science, knowledge and innovation optimize patient care and outcomes. Learn more at www.ACC.org or follow @ACCinTouch.

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