The training of cardiovascular physician-scientists, while challenging, is imperative for advancements in health care, according to a Council Perspective from ACC’s Academic Cardiology Section Leadership Council and the Early Career Section Leadership Council, recently published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. In the paper, the authors reflect on the current state of National Institutes of Health (NIH) career development (K) awards and give guidance to those applying. Read more on ACC.org.