The Early Career Section consists of professionals who are in the first 7 years of their career. We believe that the early career perspective is vital to accomplishing the ACC's mission to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health.

We aim to identify the distinct needs of early career professionals and then develop tools to address those needs as we strive together for a world where innovation and knowledge optimize care.

We have a variety of subgroups called work groups that offer an outlet for early career professionals to share their passion for their field while cultivating leadership skills that will strengthen the foundation for a successful career.

If you are interested in joining one of the work groups described below, please reach out to our ACC staff liaison, Kate Bell at kbell@acc.org.

Join the Early Career Section

The Early Career Section serves as the home for the College's allied cardiovascular health professionals in the early stages of their career and provides additional opportunities for career development and leadership opportunities.

Specific benefits of belonging to the Early Career Section include:

• Network opportunities with colleagues
• Leadership and faculty development opportunities
• Career advancement through national service
• Advocacy support for professional practice concerns

The Section includes a number of Work Groups that are open to all interested members. For more information regarding the Early Career Section Work Groups, please visit the Get Involved pages.

The Early Career Section is able to accomplish its mission through support by ACC Early Career Members. Please consider joining the Section to receive the section's eNewsletter and to receive special leadership updates.

Members can join online by clicking here. Members may also join by contacting ACC Member Care at (800) 253-4636 or direct dial (202) 375-6000.