Fellowship recognizes outstanding and sustained scientific contributions to field, and volunteer leadership and service to the American Heart Association. Fellowship is open to both scientists and clinical professional working in the area of quality of care and outcomes research.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for consideration for AHA Fellowship the candidate must have been an active Premium Professional or Premium Professional Plus member of the AHA affiliated with the QCOR Council for at least two years; and membership must be current (dues up to date) at the time of application.
Criteria
The criteria are established by the QCOR Leadership Committee in concert with the AHA’s Science Advisory and Coordinating Committee. Candidates must be able meet each of the criteria as defined. The criteria for election to International Fellowship are equivalent to those described for Fellows. The candidate must:
- Scientists must be making meritorious contributions to the field of quality of care and outcomes research as evidenced by at least four published articles as first author.
- Clinical Professionals must provide documentation of training or experience in a specialty related to quality of care and outcomes research and participation in the implementation of one or more quality assessment/improvement programs.
- Candidate must be able to demonstrate significant and current volunteer service to the AHA through involvement and leadership in AHA/ASA activities at the local, affiliate, council and/or national level:
- Domestic candidates must show evidence of significant and current volunteer involvement and service to the AHA. Significant and current service to the AHA can be demonstrated through leadership and involvement in national, council, affiliate and/or local activities, including but not limited to active participation on committees, boards and task forces; development and fundraising (HeartWalk, galas, etc.); advocacy efforts; professional and lay education programs including writing groups, abstract grading, speakers bureau and Get with the Guidelines; and research grant peer review.
- International candidates must show evidence of significant and current volunteer involvement and service 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.
Please note: Attending and/or presenting at the QCOR Annual Conference, AHA Scientific Session or other AHA sponsored conference is not considered volunteer service.
Application Submission and Deadlines
The QCOR Council considers applications for AHA Fellowship during the spring and fall of each year. Applications must be received through the Council Awards Application System by 5:00 p.m. Central Time on February 1 for the spring review cycle and by 5:00 p.m. Central Time on August 1 for the fall review cycle. Applications received after the deadline dates will be held until the next review cycle
How to Apply
Candidates must be proposed by an active AHA Fellow (dues and print subscription to the Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes journal are up-to-date) who is affiliated with the QCOR Council and well acquainted with your current professional activities. Emeritus Fellows are exempt from paying annual dues and subscribing to the print journal. To apply for AHA Fellowship, please follow the procedures below:
Candidates must be proposed by an active AHA Fellow (dues and print subscription to the Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes journal are up-to-date) who is affiliated with the QCOR Council and well acquainted with your current professional activities. Emeritus Fellows are exempt from paying annual dues and subscribing to the print journal. To apply for AHA Fellowship, please follow the procedures below:
- Sign in with your my.americanheart.org username and password to apply online through the Council Awards Application System.
- Complete all sections of the application in order to avoid delay. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Attach documentation as required. Applications that do not include the required documents will be considered incomplete and will not be considered:
o An up-to-date curriculum vitae
o Complete bibliography
o Scientist candidates must include complete bibliography and one (1) recent reprint as senior author that is relative to the general problem of to the general area of quality of care and outcomes research.
o Clinical candidates must include documentation of formal training and/or experience in a relevant clinical specialty.
o A letter of recommendation from your proposer. The letter must be written on business letterhead, signed by the proposer, and clearly articulate how the candidate meets each of the criteria.
o Head and shoulder photograph. Please note that the submission of a photograph is optional and may be used to recognize elected Fellows in Connections and my.americanheart.org web site.
Locate a Proposer
Locate active AHA Fellows by name or council in the online Membership Directory. To access the AHA online membership directory:
1. Sign in with your my.americanheart.org username and password.
2. Select Membership.
3. Under Membership, select Membership Directory, select Advanced Search.
4. Select Council.
5. Under Member Type, select International Fellow or Fellows.
Review and Election Process
Fellowship applications are reviewed by the Nominating Committee and a slate containing the names of candidates that meet the criteria is presented to the Leadership Committee for election its bi-annual meetings. Elected Fellows will be acknowledged at the Council’s Annual Dinner held during the QCOR Annual Conference (spring election) and the AHA Scientific Sessions (fall election). Certificates of Fellowship are distributed following the Leadership Committee meetings.
Annual Membership Dues/Fellowship Maintenance
AHA Fellows elected through the QCOR Council are required to maintain membership at the Premium Professional or Premium Professional Plus level, and to subscribe to the print Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes journal. Failure to meet these requirements will result in the suspension of active Fellowship status.
Questions? Contact the AHA Fellowship Desk
Email: Professional.Membership@Heart.org
Phone: (214) 706-1293
Email: Professional.Membership@Heart.org
Phone: (214) 706-1293