Council on Clinical Cardiology (CLCD) Awards and Lectures
The Council on Clinical Cardiology (CLCD) proudly sponsors awards that acknowledge the outstanding work and research being performed by its members and encourages further participation in the American Heart Association and its mission. Please click on an award link for more information, including eligibility criteria and application or nomination instructions.
Awards presented at Scientific Sessions
- CLCD Council Travel Stipend for Scientific Sessions (Abstract Not Required)
- CLCD Distinguished Achievement Award
- James B. Herrick Award for Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Cardiology
- Laennec Clinician/Educator Lecture
- Laennec Fellow in Training (FIT) Clinician Award
- Laennec Master Clinician Award
- Quest Diagnostics Early Career Investigator Award for Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine Research
- Samuel A. Levine Early Career Clinical Investigator Award
- The Jack Sarver Prize in Basic Science
- The Jack Sarver Prize in Clinical Science
- Women in Cardiology Mentoring Award
Student Scholarships
Eligible applicants include students enrolled in medical schools or in master's or equivalent programs at accredited institutions in the United States where research training in cardiovascular disease and stroke is available.
Questions
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Professional Membership, Council Awards
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