ACC Georgia Chapter

Gayle Davies

Dr. Bo Walpole Elected ACC Treasurer

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Gainesville cardiologist Dr. Howard (Bo) Walpole was elected to serve as Treasurer of the Board of Trustees from 2018-21. Bo follows Atlanta surgeon Dr. Robert Guyton who will be finishing his three year term this year.

Interestingly, Gainesville native Dr. Michael Valentine, who now practices in Virginia, will serve as ACC President in 2018-19.

Thanks to Dr. Guyton for his service and congratulations to Dr. Walpole on his election. Our Chapter is well-represented at the National level.

Call for Nominations for the Lifetime Achievement Award

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We are now calling for nominations for the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award
to be presented at our annual meeting at the Ritz Carlton Lodge at Lake Oconee, November 17-19 2017.

This award honors an adult or pediatric cardiologist or cardiovascular surgeon that has made significant contributions to medicine through patient care, medical education,
research or community service as a member of the Georgia Chapter of the American College of Cardiology, and whose lifetime of service deserves special recognition.

If you would like to nominate someone, please send your nomination directly to Robert Vincent, MD, FACC, Chair, Awards Committee, vincentr@kidsheart.com, or by fax to 770.271.0634. Please explain the basis for your nomination and why you think the person is worthy of this coveted award.

Our committee will then prioritize the nominees and present them to the Chapter’s Council for selection.

The deadline for receipt of nominations for the award is April 3.

2016 Annual Meeting Sets New Standard for Excellence

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The Ritz Carlton at Lake Oconee was filled to capacity for our Chapter’s Annual Meeting, held November 18-20. Over 400 people, including 140 cardiologists and 52 exhibitors, packed into the beautiful resort on yet another spectacular weekend. For the past few years, our chapter has contracted the entire facility for our meeting yet still faced challenges finding room and meeting space for everyone that wanted to attend.

Following are a few of the highlights of the weekend:

  • Over 40 of the specialty’s scientific leaders addressed cutting edge topics, beginning Friday at 2pm and ending Sunday at noon.
  • ACC President Dr. Rick Chazal and Chapter President Dr. Charlie Brown presented updates on the issues facing the specialty.
  • Dr. Ken Dooley was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • Dr. Donald Page was recognized for three years distinguished service as Chapter President and ACC Governor.
  • Dr. Jason Reingold was presented the President’s Award for exemplary service as the Chapter’s representative on the Carrier Advisory Committee (CAC).
  • Dr. Salim Hayek, Emory, won the top award among eight FIT poster presentations.
  • For the third year, an outstanding track of CV surgery sessions was featured with rooms filled to capacity.
  • The Joe Gransden Orchestra presented a powerful celebration of Frank Sinatra’s centennial birthday on Saturday night.
  • Special thanks to our premier sponsors, Boston Scientific, Medtronic and Abbot Vascular, to Silver Sponsor Zoll Pharmaceutical and Bronze sponsors Arbor Pharmaceuticals and Piedmont Healthcare.

View slideshow of the weekend here