President's Message

September 2025

Hello Virginia Chapter Members,

I hope you all had a great summer (it always passes quickly)! I wanted to highlight three upcoming events that are significant for chapter members:

First, the ACC Legislative Conference in Washington DC is just around the corner (October 5-7). There is still time to register at this link. This is one of the most effective ways to convey to legislators what we do as cardiologists and how effective legislation can make our jobs easier. It is also a great place to make connections with other Virginia Chapter members including ACC President Christopher Kramer, MD, FACC!

Second, the Grand Rounds for All series will continue this year with brand new topics and speakers! This will enable members from across the state to join high-impact lectures on key cardiology topics at our major Virginia academic institutions. A schedule of some of this year’s topics and speakers will be forthcoming.

Finally, this is an election year for two governors in Virginia. One race gets a bit more publicity but there is also an election for the next governor of the Virginia Chapter of the ACC. There are two excellent candidates competing to start their governor-elect term this spring and the winner is decided solely based on your votes. Voting will begin September 22 so keep an eye out for a ballot email from ACC@intelliscanvotes.com. 

Have a wonderful start to fall!

Sincerely,

Victor Soukoulis, MD, PhD, FACC

President, Virginia Chapter ACC