Great Equalization: Is MBBS From India Equal To M.D. In U.S.A?

AAPI Journal • March 2009
December 19, 2008
Krishnoswami Vijayaraghavan, M.B.B.S., F.A.C.C.
2817 E Ludlow Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032-5665
Dr. Vijayaraghavan,
Congratulations on your position as the newest member of our Board of Governors and welcome to one of the
leading bodies of the College. Being elected by your colleagues to this position of professional leadership reflects
the respect which you have earned from your peers and the high esteem in which you are held.
The Board of Governors advises the college of membership opinions and informs members of the policies and
actions of the College. As a member of the Board of Governors, you will represent the needs and opinions of the
members within your state/province and have the opportunity to implement ACC national initiatives locally.
Your membership in this exclusive body offers you the opportunity to work closely with renowned physicians in the
cardiology profession, as well as much professional and personal growth and satisfaction. Your role as Governor is
timeless during the upcoming national deliberations on health system and payment reform in which ACC and the
Chapters must be intimately involved.
While being a Governor carries with it the responsibility of leadership, the College recognizes that you volunteer
your time to the ACC because of your commitment to your profession. Therefore, the College and its staff will
provide you with the tools and resources necessary to successfully accomplish your goals and the goals of your
constituency. We hope you will take advantage of these resources.
We look forward to working with you in the future and meeting you at the January Leadership Forum.
Our best to you in the coming year and to you and your family during the holidays.
W. Douglas Weaver, M.D., F.A.C.C.
President, American College of Cardiology
Jack Lewin, M.D.
CEO, American College of Cardiology
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