About the Community

The ESC Young Community represents a wide range of specialties in cardiology at each stage of your career. The ESC Board Committee for Young Cardiovascular Professionals is here to support the community and shape the future of young cardiovascular professionals.

By representing 42% of ESC members, the ESC Young Community holds a significant role within the broader ESC Community.

Diversity is our strength: All scientists, clinicians, nurses and allied professionals under 40 or in training are part of the ESC Young Community!

The ESC Young Community boasts an active and influential network, with over 300 representatives globally. This dynamic community's impact is evident in major ESC events, as demonstrated by the presence of under 40s constituting 33% of onsite delegates at the ESC Congress 2023.

The ESC Board Committee for Young Cardiovascular Professionals

The 2022-2024 mandate’s mission is to integrate the Young Cardiovascular Professionals in each of the ESC pillars and structures to support the ESC’s mission, to increase awareness and create a positive impact on the ESC.

The ESC Board Committee for Young Cardiovascular Professionals 2022-2024 is composed of 13 members representing all ESC Associations, ESC WG’s / Councils and our NCS constituent bodies whilst ensuring having a well-balanced geographical representation and fair gender equity.

Assoc. Prof. Maria Rubini, FESC

Chair

Dr. Victoria Johnson

Vice-chair

Dr. Silvia Castelletti, FESC

WGs & Councils representative

Dr. Martin Manninger, FESC

EHRA representative

Dr. Antonio Cannata

HFA representative

Dr. Ana Rita Pereira

EAPCI representative

Dr. Hady Atef

ACNAP representative

Dr. Emmanuel Androulakis, FESC

EAPC representative

Dr. Johannes Grand

ACVC representative

Dr. Dominik Benz

Education representative

Prof. Antti Saraste, FESC

ESC Young councillor

Dr. Théo Pezel

EACVI representative

Dr. Christian Fielder Camm

NCS representative

Committee's Objectives

Understand who the ESC Young Community is
Increase involvement of the Young Cardiovascular Professionals Committee within the ESC (committees, projects, congress organisation…)
Encourage interactions with senior cardiovascular professionals, FESC and industries
Increase ESC visibility among the young community
Better define/promote what the ESC offers. Empowering the ESC with innovative proposals and supporting the ESC’s mission to prepare the future leaders of the ESC.

Subspecialty Young Communities

The ESC is unique in representing the full spectrum of cardiology - we have a young community for each specialty. Find your ideal community and network with young cardiologists who share your passion.

National Young Leaders Network

Young National Leaders are the voice of their national young groups, representing them at the ESC level.

The National Cardiac Societies young groups are represented by a dedicated representative within the ESC Board Committee for Young Cardiovascular Professionals 2022-2024, Doctor Fielder Camm. He is committed to working hand-in-hand with the national young leaders, aiming to unify forces and strengthen relationships across all nations to shape a better future cardiovascular landscape.

Visit the dedicated page to connect with your peers nationally and worldwide.