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.

Section Announcements

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Event

Join a JACC: CardioOncology Journal Club on Insights Into ICI-Related Myocarditis

August 28, 2026

JACC Family of Journals

Join leading cardio-oncology experts online on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at noon ET for a discussion on the diagnosis, clinical presentation and management of immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-related myocarditis, including patients with concurrent immune-related myopathy. Drawing on recent JACC: CardioOncology research, the discussion will explore cardiovascular outcomes, troponin interpretation and evolving treatment strategies to help clinicians navigate these complex cases. Reserve your spot today to earn 1 CME credit and gain practical insights from experts at the forefront of cardio-oncology care.

Event

ACC Webinar: What to Know About Advocacy at the ACC

August 28, 2026

Featured Webinar

Join ACC's Fellows in Training and Early Career Member Sections on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. ET for a webinar discussing how to get started in advocacy at the ACC, from the local to national level, and how advocacy is vital to shaping cardiovascular care at all levels. Learn more and register. Part of the ACC Advocacy Fireside Chat Series, the webinar will also provide a behind-the-scenes look at recent advocacy efforts and will preview ACC Legislative Conference 2026, taking place Oct. 4-6 in Washington, DC. Visit Advocacy at the ACC for more information on opportunities and upcoming events.

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.

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