A group of 114 promising high school and undergraduate students have been selected for the 2024 – 2025 ACC Young Scholars Program where they will participate in a year-long education and mentorship program to explore the diverse career paths within the field of cardiology.
“The Young Scholars program brings together the best and the brightest young students in the U.S., fostering the next generation of cardiovascular professionals,” said ACC President Cathleen Biga, MSN, FACC. “I’m honored to congratulate the 2024 – 2025 cohort as they embark on an exciting year of cardiovascular research and mentorship.”
The ACC Young Scholars Program was established in 2019 to introduce students interested in science and research to the field of cardiology and strengthen the pipeline of talent for the future. The Young Scholars program pairs participants with an ACC member mentor for a year of research and education about cardiology and cardiovascular disease.
Participants will attend bi-monthly webinars that focus on a variety of pertinent topics in cardiology. Additionally, all young scholars are invited to ACC headquarters—Heart House-- from December 13-15, 2024, for Camp Cardiac. The two-day event will feature hands-on training in CPR and AED certification by the Red Cross, point-of-care ultrasound techniques, and more.
This year’s Young Scholars are:
For more information about the ACC Young Scholars program, please click here . The program is made possible through the generous support of Johnson & Johnson.
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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