Announcements & Updates
Stay up to date on the latest committee initiatives, accreditation enhancements, and leadership opportunities.
Latest Announcements:
- New Accreditation Oversight Committee Members Joined! As of April 1, new members have joined our committees. Welcome Ms. Evelyn Taverna, and Drs. Sadip Pant and Mohammad Hafizullah!
- Coming Soon: Committee Applications Open August 4, click here to apply. Stay tuned for tips and resources to help you prepare a strong application.
Accreditation Oversight Committee
Leading Standards for Quality
The Accreditation Oversight Committee is a major operating committee within the American College of Cardiology (ACC) that provides strategic guidance and oversight for the College's Accreditation Services and its supporting programs. The committee ensures that all ACC accreditation initiatives uphold the highest standards of clinical excellence, align with evidence-based guidelines and support continuous quality improvement in cardiovascular care.
Learn more about ACC's governance structure and processes here.
What We Do
The Accreditation Oversight Committee is responsible for:
- Provide strategic direction and oversight for ACC's accreditation programs.
- Ensure accreditation standards are evidence-based and aligned with the latest clinical guidelines and best practices.
- Oversee the development and continuous improvement of accreditation services across multiple cardiovascular service lines.
- Support quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and promote consistent, high-quality care delivery.
Meet the Committee
We're proud to feature the experts behind the success of ACC Accreditation Services. Each committee member brings a unique perspective and deep expertise in cardiovascular health, data science, quality improvement and systems leadership.
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Steven B. Deitelzweig, MD, MMM, FACC (Chair) |
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Anderson Mehrle, MD, FACC |
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Aniruddha Singh, MD, FACC |
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Chirag Bavishi, MD, FACC |
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Evelyn Taverna, CNS, AACC |
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Frederic S. Resnic, MD, FACC |
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Gurusher S. Panjrath, MBBS, FACC |
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Marc Iskandar, DO |
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Michael C. Kontos, MD, FACC |
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Michael J. Lim, MD, FACC |
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Misty Theriot, BSN |
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Mohammad Hafizullah, MBBS, FACC |
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Mohammad Mehdi Ansari, MD |
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Rajesh Sachdeva, MBBS, FACC |
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Sadip Pant, MBBS, FACC |
Interested in Joining the Committee?
Interested in getting involved and contributing to the future of cardiovascular data and quality improvement? The Accreditation Oversight Committee and Subcommittees accept new members through the ACC's annual committee nominations 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.