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President's Message

Dear Fellow Members,
I am honored to serve as your President and grateful for the trust you have placed in me. I would like to acknowledge the visionary leadership of our founding President, Dr. Navin C. Nanda, as well as all past Presidents and our current Board of Directors.

The American Association of Cardiologists of Indian Origin (AACIO) is a premier organization representing cardiologists of Indian origin in the USA. Since its inception in 1986, AACIO has been dedicated to promoting academic excellence in cardiovascular medicine through educational, social, and scientific activities.

Twice a year, AACIO collaborates with local Indian medical societies to host meetings during the ACC and AHA scientific sessions. These meetings feature cutting-edge lectures by renowned professionals in the field, as well as recognition of three young investigators for their original research.

With over 3,500 cardiologists of Indian origin practicing in the USA, AACIO has a significant voice and presence. Our strength and vitality depend on our membership base, which is why our first key initiative is to increase life membership. To support this effort, the Board of Directors has unanimously agreed to decrease the life membership fee to $50 for a period of three months. I urge you all to take advantage of this opportunity by logging in HERE.

I look forward to working with each of you and keeping you updated on our key initiatives. I will also keep you informed about our upcoming meetings at the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association. Finally, I am grateful to my committee and all Board members for their insightful guidance.

Thank you.
Sincerely,

Rakesh K. Sharma, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FSCCT
President, AACIO

Founder President and Chairman of Board’s message

We are deeply grateful to our current President, Dr. Rakesh Sharma, for his remarkable leadership in transforming our AACIO website into a cutting-edge platform. Moreover, he has undertaken the ambitious task of spearheading a membership drive, aiming to enroll a vast majority of American cardiologists of Indian origin and many others as Life Members. despite his demanding practice, dr. sharma has selflessly dedicated considerable time and energy to this endeavor. his vision, sincerity, dedication, commitment, and enthusiasm are truly inspiring and deserving of our highest appreciation. we are confident that the entire board of directors, as well as our friends and well-wishers, will wholeheartedly support his extraordinary efforts. More

Sincerely,
Navin C. Nanda MD, DSc(Hon), DSc( Med)(Hon), FACC, FAHA, FASE, FISCU(D)
Founder President and Chair, Board of Directors AACIO