Announcements & Updates
Stay up to date on the latest committee initiatives, registry enhancements, and leadership opportunities.
Latest Announcements:
- New NCDR Oversight Committee Members Joined! As of April 1, new members have joined our committees. Welcome Ms. Cheryl Damberg, Mr. Sean Ging, and Drs. Benjamin Steinberg and William Downey!
- Coming Soon: Committee Applications Open August 4, click here to apply. Stay tuned for tips and resources to help you prepare a strong application.
NCDR Oversight Committee
Advancing Cardiovascular Quality Through Leadership and Data Innovation
The NCDR Oversight Committee plays a pivotal role in guiding the strategic direction of the American College of Cardiology's (ACC) NCDR® — the premier source for real-world data that powers improvements in cardiovascular care. The committee is responsible for high-level oversight of NCDR operations, policies and strategies.
Learn more about ACC's governance structure and processes here.
What We Do
The NCDR Oversight Committee is responsible for:
- Providing strategic leadership for all NCDR registries
- Ensuring alignment with ACC's mission to transform cardiovascular care for all
- Overseeing registry development, enhancements and performance metrics
- Promoting research, transparency and evidence-based care
- Supporting health equity, innovation and data accessibility
Meet the Committee
We're proud to feature the experts working behind NCDR's success. Each committee member brings a unique perspective and deep expertise in cardiovascular health, data science, quality improvement, and systems leadership.
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Frederic S. Resnic, MD, FACC |
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Ana Barac, MD, PhD, FACC |
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Benjamin Steinberg, MD, FACC |
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Cheryl Damberg, PhD |
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Eric C. Stecker, MD, MPH, FACC |
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Gwendolyn Mayes, JD, MMSc |
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Helen Burstin, MD, MPH |
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Jacqueline D. Baras Shreibati, MD, FACC |
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Jeffrey S. Carstens, MD, MBA, FACC |
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Jeptha P. Curtis, MD, FACC |
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Kimberly J. Marshall, BSN, RN, AACC |
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Kevin Willmann |
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Marjorie Cowan Rallins, DPM, MS |
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Matthew Aaron Cavender, MD, MPH, FACC |
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Ralph G. Brindis, MD, MPH, MACC |
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Sanjay Gandhi, MBBS, MBA, FACC |
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Sean Ging, MBA |
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Steven B. Deitelzweig, MD, MMM, FACC |
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William Downey, MD, FACC |
Interested in Joining the Committee?
Interested in contributing to the future of cardiovascular data and quality improvement? The NCDR Oversight Committee, Steering, and Research and Publication's Subcommittees accepts new members through the ACC's annual committee nomination process. Interested individuals should prepare:
- A current CV
- A brief statement of Interest
- Identify an ACC member to select as your reference writer
Selections are based on expertise, alignment with committee competencies, and variety of perspectives.
Learn more about ACC's committee governance, structure and how to apply here.