"Health equity has been a priority for the College for a long time and for the first time we are feeling like this could be actualized," Itchhaporia said. "In cardiology we need to have the mindset to prioritize health equity issues, and I'm excited that this is in our reach."
She received her medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine and completed her residency in internal medicine at Stanford University Medical Center. She then joined the general medicine faculty at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), ultimately pursuing a cardiology fellowship at Georgetown University and an interventional cardiology fellowship at Stanford University.
Other ACC officers for 2021-2022 are Vice President Edward T. A. Fry, MD, FACC; Board of Governors Chair Joseph Marine, MD, FACC; and Treasurer Christopher M. Kramer, MD, FACC.
About The American College of Cardiology
The American College of Cardiology envisions a world where innovation and knowledge optimize cardiovascular care and outcomes. As the professional home for the entire cardiovascular care team, the mission of the College and its 54,000 members is to transform cardiovascular care and to improve heart health. The ACC bestows credentials upon cardiovascular professionals who meet stringent qualifications and leads in the formation of health policy, standards and guidelines. The College also provides professional medical education, disseminates cardiovascular research through its world-renowned JACC Journals, operates national registries to measure and improve care, and offers cardiovascular accreditation to hospitals and institutions.
SOURCE American College of Cardiology
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