It is time to submit your applications for the next Vice President and Trustees for the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF). Open positions this cycle include: Vice President , two At-Large Trustees , one Public Member Trustee , and the Finance Committee Chair-Elect .

The Vice President must have previously served at least one term on the Board of Trustees, in accordance with term requirements, to be eligible for appointment. Upon completion of the Vice President term, the individual becomes eligible to assume the role of ACC President.

Trustees are appointed to a non-renewable four-year term, with the exception of the Public Member Trustee, who serves a non-renewable two-year term.

The Finance Chair-Elect must have served on the Finance Committee within the past five years. The position includes a one-year term as Chair-Elect, followed by a three-year term as Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee. Please note: during the 2026–2027 year, the Chair-Elect will serve on the Finance Committee only and will not be a member of the Board of Trustees.

Intent to Submit – Due Friday, May 23, 2025

All interested candidates must submit an Intent to Submit email by May 23, 2025, to Taylor Davis at tdavis@acc.org. Once you receive confirmation from Taylor acknowledging receipt of your Intent to Submit, you may proceed with submitting your full application materials. The deadline to submit completed materials is June 23, 2025. Your Intent to Submit email should include:

  1. The position you intend to apply for
  2. The name and phone number of your primary nominator (must be an ACC member)
  3. The names of up to two individuals providing letters of support (one may be a non-ACC member)

All applicants and nominators should review the 2025 ACC/F Officer and Board of Trustees Applicant and Nominator Handbook for details regarding proper material submission, eligibility qualifications, and letter requirements.

Per ACC's governance, the Nominating Committee encourages all nominators, candidates, and supporters to leverage the Leadership Competency model when recommending candidates. In alignment with the Governance Principles, the Nominating Committee will apply the Leadership Competencies [PDF] as a framework for the discussion of Vice President and Trustee candidates. ACC Leadership Competencies are available here .

In addition to ACC's designated Leadership Competencies, prospective candidates are encouraged to highlight any experience or expertise in the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics) in their letter of interest. Primary nominators and supporters should provide detailed illustrations of observed instances of the candidate's competencies. All letters should be concise and avoid duplicating information from the applicant's CV.

Leadership and Collaboration:

  • Extensive content expertise and competence
  • Demonstrated team-based, collaborative, consensus-driven organizational skills
  • Cultivation of leadership skills in individuals and teams, fostering growth
  • Utilization of diverse perspectives to drive innovation and decision-making
  • Proficiency in leading organizational change initiatives and navigating complexities
  • Leadership style with unique perspectives
  • Reliability, work ethic, timeliness, and capacity for fulfilling duties

Strategic Skillsets:

  • Visioning and problem-setting
  • Identifying, measuring, and assessing organizational performance
  • Determining long-term outcomes of operational change
  • Observing and evaluating solution outcomes

Diversity Considerations:

  • Expertise and diverse experience
  • Diversity in gender, race, age, geography, and practice setting
  • Perspectives beyond U.S. cardiovascular physicians, including non-academic professionals

Experience and Expertise to Support the Strategic Plan:

  • Enterprise leadership, performance management, and financial expertise
  • Proficiency in investment, audit, and risk management
  • Digital transformation, e-commerce, IT, and privacy
  • Utilizing technology for organizational effectiveness
  • Driving digital transformation initiatives to meet objectives
  • Advocacy, regulatory expertise, and health equity initiatives

Community Relationships:

  • Government partnerships at national, state, and regulatory levels
  • Global collaborations and tech innovation networks
  • Engagements with professional societies and philanthropic connections

Individual Trustees are not expected to possess all the competencies outlined above. However, the collective composition of the Board will need to contain these competencies.

Vice President Candidate Interviews: All Vice President candidates will be required to participate in a virtual interview with the Nominating Committee. Interviews are scheduled to begin at 12:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 16. Candidates should make the necessary arrangements to ensure their availability at this time. Further information, including interview format and logistics, will be provided as the date approaches.

The Nominating Committee will convene this summer to review all applications and will present a proposed slate of nominations to the Board of Trustees for approval. Barring any unforeseen delays, selected members will be notified by Friday, July 18, 2025.

Current Officers of the College, members of the Nominating Committee, and ACC staff may not provide letters of support. Individuals who are unable to support Officer & Trustee candidates during this cycle are:

2025-2026 ACC Officers 2025-2026 Nominating Committee
President Christopher M. Kramer, MD, FACC Chair Cathleen Biga, MSN, MACC
Vice President Roxana Mehran, MD, FACC Member Craig Beavers, PharmD, FACC
Secretary David E. Winchester, MD, MS, FACC Member Paul L. Douglass, MD, MACC
Treasurer Akshay K. Khandelwal, MD, MBA, FACC Member Lee Goldberg, MD, MPH, FACC
Member Bonnie Ky, MD, MSCE, FACC
Member Laxmi Mehta, MD, FACC
Member Andrew Miller, MD, FACC
Member Thad Waites, MD, MACC
Member Malissa Wood MD, FACC
Ex Officio Christopher M. Kramer, MD, FACC

Contact Taylor Davis at tdavis@acc.org with your questions.