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American College of Cardiology recognizes three recipients of the Hani Najm Global Scholar Award Observership Program

Awardees will be recognized during ACC.25 and complete an Observership Program in the United States

2025-03-28
(Press-News.org) The American College of Cardiology will honor three early career cardiologists with the Hani Najm Global Scholar Award Observership Program at ACC's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25), taking place March 29 – 31, 2025, in Chicago.

Established in 2020 at the Saudi Heart Association’s Annual Conference, the Hani Najm Global Award Observership Program encourages and fosters the sharing of knowledge between international cardiology professionals, specifically early career cardiologists in the Middle East and Africa. Through its Observership Program, recipients have the opportunity to enhance their training by shadowing a practicing cardiologist at a U.S. hospital. This year’s winners are:

Ahmed Mohamedkhair Ahmed Mohamed, MBBS, MD, Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia Ahmed Salash Toure, MD, MMED, Dodoma, Tanzania Khuzeima Khanbhai, MD, MMED, FACC, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Hani K. Najm, MD, MSc, FACC, is a member of the ACC Board of Trustees and is the past chair of the ACC’s Assembly of International Governors. Najm is a professor of surgery and chair of adults and pediatric heart surgery at Cleveland Clinic.

“I am honored to sponsor this award and further its goal to facilitate the sharing of knowledge between international clinicians to combat the impact of cardiovascular disease worldwide. The Observership program gives awardees the opportunity to shadow a cardiologist at a U.S. hospital and strengthen their knowledge in their specialty. Congratulations to this year’s three awardees!” Najm said.

The Hani Najm Global Scholar Award Observership Program has been awarded annually since 2022.

To learn more about the program, visit here.

ACC.25 will take place March 29 – 31, 2025, in Chicago, bringing together cardiologists and cardiovascular specialists from around the world to share the newest discoveries in treatment and prevention. Follow @ACCinTouch, @ACCMediaCenter and #ACC25 for the latest news from the meeting.

 

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is the global leader in transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all. As the preeminent source of professional medical education for the entire cardiovascular care team since 1949, ACC credentials cardiovascular professionals in over 140 countries who meet stringent qualifications and leads in the formation of health policy, standards and guidelines. Through its world-renowned family of JACC Journals, NCDR registries, ACC Accreditation Services, global network of Member Sections, CardioSmart patient resources and more, the College is committed to ensuring a world where science, knowledge and innovation optimize patient care and outcomes. Learn more at www.ACC.org.

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[Press-News.org] American College of Cardiology recognizes three recipients of the Hani Najm Global Scholar Award Observership Program
Awardees will be recognized during ACC.25 and complete an Observership Program in the United States