Announcements & Updates
Stay up to date on the latest committee initiatives, registry enhancements, and leadership opportunities.
Latest Announcements:
Committee Applications Now Open!
The ACC, NCDR, and Accreditation Services Committee Application Cycle is now open until Thursday, September 4 at 11:59 PM ET! This is your opportunity to help shape national cardiovascular quality initiatives and data-drive care.
We welcome individuals from diverse clinical perspectives, care settings, and regions to apply for an opportunity to lead on an NCDR or Accreditation Services committee. Whether you're a fellow-in-training, early in your career, or seasoned leader, your expertise can help shape ACC's strategic direction. Every ACC membership category (e.g., CV Team, Affiliate, or Administrator) is eligible to apply.
Requirements to Apply:
- Must be an ACC member
- Digital CV
- Statement of Interest
- Statement of Reference from a current ACC member
Submit your self-nomination application through the ACC Application Portal at https://nominations.acc.org. Learn more and access resources to support your application here.
If you have any questions regarding committee involvement, feel free to contact committees@acc.org.
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 (Chair) |
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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?
Are you passionate about advancing cardiovascular data and quality improvement? The NCDR Oversight Committee, Steering, and Research and Publication's Subcommittees welcomes new members through the ACC's annual committee application cycle.
How to Get Started?
If you're interested in becoming more engaged, here are a few helpful resources to get you started:
- Explore the NCDR Committee Charters by learning about each committee's focus and responsibilities by clicking here.
- Become an ACC member
Committee participation is open to all ACC members. Discover the membership benefits by clicking here.
First time joining ACC as a member under the category CV team, Affiliate, Associate or Administrator can use SHAPEQUALITY code at checkout to receive 50% off their 2025 dues and waived application fee until Sunday, August 31.
Please contact ACC Member Care if you have any questions regarding membership.