The EAPC Young Community (YC) Core Group members are the voice of the EAPC YC within the association and in their respective committees. They also assist the EAPC YC Board representative in the definition and implementation of the EAPC YC strategic plan and in the coordination of the EAPC Young Ambassadors network.
YC Core Group members are appointed for a two-year mandate with the possibility to extend their mandate once, upon validation by the EAPC President, for a total of four years maximum.
EAPC YC Core Group members should be able to:
- Attend and actively participate in regular EAPC YC Core Group online meetings (one every two months) and attend physical meetings (twice a year)
- Attend and actively participate in EAPC Committee meetings and conference calls
- Participate in the YC / EAPC activities at ESC Preventive Cardiology and/or ESC Congresses
- Participate in the setup and implementation of activities organised for the YC
- Contribute to the management and evaluation of the EAPC Young Ambassadors
By becoming a member of the core group, candidates will become a protagonist in the effort to link young members of the EAPC, offering them opportunities for professional and educational growth, gain visibility among their peers, meet with leading EAPC Members and enhance their professional network.
Who can be part of the Young Community Core Group?
You can apply to be part of the group if you are:
- A healthcare professional
- Under the age of 40 at the time of the application
- An EAPC Member
- From an ESC member country (mailing address/place of work)
Core group members are selected through a call for candidates process. The application period for 2026–2028 is now closed.
The following young leaders in the field of preventive cardiology have been appointed to represent the young community within the EAPC for 2024–2026:
