Fellowship is reserved for scientists and physicians with a major and productive interest in cardiovascular basic sciences, and recognizes excellence in the field and volunteer service to the American Heart Association. Members who permanently reside outside the United States and Canada may be nominated for International Fellowship.
Eligibility
To be eligible for Fellowship, candidates must be active Premium Professional or Premium Professional Plus members of the AHA and affiliated with the Council on Basic Cardiovascular Sciences (BCVS) at the time of nomination. Active member is described as a member whose dues are current.
Candidates must be nominated by an active Fellow, International Fellow or Emeritus Fellow of the council who is familiar with his/her work and is willing to write a supporting letter that clearly articulates the candidate’s contributions to the field and involvement in the AHA. An active Fellow is described as a Fellow whose dues and print jsubscription to Circulation Research is up to date. View the most recent active AHA/ASA Fellows by name or council in the online Membership Directory. To access the AHA online membership directory:
- Sign in with your my.americanheart.org username and password.
- Select Member Services.
- Under Membership Directory Search, select Advanced Search.
- Select Council.
- Under Member Type, select International Fellow or Fellows.
Criteria
The criteria for Fellowship are established by the Leadership Committee in concert with the AHA’s Science Advisory and Coordinating Committee. Fellowship candidates must meet each of the criteria as defined. Please review the BCVS Fellowship Nomination Form carefully for detailed explanations of the criteria and nomination process:
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Demonstrate accomplishment of meritorious research in any aspect of basic cardiovascular sciences.
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Manifest continued interest and intention to remain active in any aspect of basic cardiovascular sciences.
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Served in a faculty or investigative position for two or more years after completing research training.
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Published three or more first-author peer-reviewed papers addressing fundamental scientific questions.
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Hold membership or fellowship in research or professional organizations.
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Show significant and current service to the AHA at the local, affiliate, national or council level.
The criteria for election to International Fellowship are equivalent to those described for Fellows. Volunteer service can be demonstrated through activities in similar organizations/associations in their respective country/state, or through other avenues of community involvement as long as these activities are well documented and perceived as equivalent to those in the United States.
Election
Fellows are elected bi-annually by the Leadership Committee. Newly elected Fellows are acknowledged at the Council's Annual Dinner and Business Meeting held in November during the AHA Scientific Sessions.
Nomination Deadline
Nominations must be received on or before the February 1 or September 15 deadline dates. Nominations received after the deadline dates will be held until the next review cycycle.
Submission
Nominations must be submitted as a complete packet. Incomplete nominations will be returned to the sender.
Nominations must be submitted via e-mail to: Professional.Membership@heart.org
Fellowship Maintenance
To sustain active Fellowship status, Fellow and International Fellows must renew membership annually at the Premium Professional or Premium Professional Plus level, and must maintain a print subscription to the journal Circulation Research. Emeritus Fellows are exempt from paying annual dues and subscribing to the journal.
Membership Benefits and Criteria
Questions? Contact the AHA Fellowship Desk at (214) 706-1293 or Professional.Membership@Heart.org.
