Professional Membership
Not a Member? Here’s What You’re Missing
“I look around me and I see myself surrounded by cardiologists killing it in all aspects of cardiology scientifically, clinically—and it’s just been a very empowering environment to be in.”
– Nasrien Ibrahim, MD, FAHA
What You Can Expect as an AHA Professional Member
Whether you want to deepen your knowledge, expand your network, interact more closely with your peers or make some of the most rewarding contributions of your career, here’s what AHA membership offers you:

Learn
Enjoy online access to AHA journals and newsletters, save on CME/CE credits, and view OnDemand presentations from our biggest conferences at a discount.

Connect
Affiliate with our Scientific Councils, apply for council and conference awards, and network with thought leaders from around the world at exclusive events.

Engage
Make your mark in scientific arenas including guidelines and statements, committees, publications and meetings, and become a mentor or mentee.

Grow
Apply for grant funding, advance your career through our Job Resource Center, and pursue Fellow of the American Heart Association recognition.
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Save money on AHA Scientific Meetings
Members receive registration discounts on all 7 AHA scientific meetings and on abstract submissions for Scientific Sessions and the International Stroke Conference.
Learn more about our scientific meetingsEngage in our Members-Only Mentoring Program
Members have access to participate in our Mentoring Program that matches applicants with mentors / mentees to provide career guidance
Learn more about Mentoring for ProfessionalsOnline Learning
Only Members receive discounts on CE accredited courses through our online learning portal
See our educational offeringsAHA Publications
Members receive full online access to all AHA Journals, Statements, and Guidelines.
Visit our AHA Journals for more informationJob Resources
Members may apply for positions and access job resource tools through our online job board. Employers who are members may post open positions at a discounted rate.
Visit Professional Jobs & Career ResourcesCouncil Awards
Members may apply for council sponsored awards and travel grants that apply to our scientific meetings. In total our councils sponsor almost $500,000 in awards and grants each year.
Learn more about Council AwardsFellow of the American Heart Association (FAHA)
Only Premium Members may earn and retain FAHA credentials that recognize your professional accomplishments, volunteer leadership, and service to the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular community.
Learn more about earning your FAHA credentials