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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?
Are you passionate about advancing cardiovascular data and quality improvement? The Accreditation Oversight Committee and Subcommittees welcome new members through the ACC's annual committee application cycle.
If you're interested in becoming more engaged, here are a few helpful resources to get you started:
- Explore the Accreditation Services 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.