President's Messagedecember 2024Hello Virginia Chapter members! As the end of the year has quickly come upon us, we mark the conclusion of a successful Mid-Atlantic Capital Cardiology Symposium in Washington DC with many Virginia chapter members being key organizers and contributors. Cardiology providers from the region came together to learn from experts on hot topics ranging from cardio-oncology to anti-obesity treatments, and fellows received important education on non-clinical competencies. The University of Virginia Jeopardy team repeated as state champion and will be representing Virginia at ACC.25 in Chicago! The Virginia chapter was also delighted to host an award-winning webinar from the United Kingdom on active bystander training. Participants learned how to effectively deal with workplace harassment through interactive real-world scenarios. Thank you to Dr. Patricia Rodriguez-Lozano, MD, FACC, chair of the VCACC Women Cardiologists Committee, for helping organize this event! Finally, I would like to remind everyone that our new Grand Rounds: Sharing the Education initiative continues in January with Virginia Commonwealth University opening its Grand Rounds to all chapter members in the state. On January 9 at 7:30 AM, ACC president Cathleen Biga, MSN FACC, will be speaking. You will be able to learn more about how to join virtually at https://vcacc.org/Ground-Rounds. I hope everyone has a wonderful start to 2025! Victor Soukoulis, MD, PhD, FACC President, Virginia Chapter ACC | VIRGINIA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGYOur purpose is to contribute to the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, to ensure optimal quality of care for individuals with such diseases, and to foster the highest professional ethical standards.
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ACTION NEEDED:ABMS Seeking Comments on the Proposed CV BoardThe American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) has announced the start of a 90-day Public Comment Period seeking input on the new, independent Board of Cardiovascular Medicine proposed by the ACC, American Heart Association, Heart Failure Society of America, Heart Rhythm Society and The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions. The comment period is a critical part of the ABMS application review and an important opportunity for the cardiovascular community, hospitals and health systems, patients and other stakeholders to show their support for the new Board and engage in the decision-making process. All comments must be submitted electronically by July 24. In addition to providing basic identifying information, including your name and email, the comment form consists of three main questions: 1) Do you agree with the creation of a new American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine; 2) Does the new Board meet ABMS requirements for initial certification; and 3) Does the new Board meet ABMS requirements for continuous certification? Along with indicating your agreement, the form includes opportunities to provide any comments related to your responses, as well as a chance to upload a letter or document. Additional comments on the ways a specialized, independent Board of Cardiovascular Medicine would benefit you, your hospital, practice and/or your patients are strongly encouraged. To submit your comments, as well as access detailed FAQs, on-demand webinars and a listing of the initial Board of Directors, visit CVBoard.org. In addition, we encourage you to help spread the word about the comment period using the social media graphic and sample messaging below. Should you need any additional communication support, please contact Shalen Fairbanks (sfairban@acc.org).VCACC is proud be the official international exchange partner with the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS).
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