Manipal :

Dr Tom Devasia, Professor in the Department of Cardiology, Kasturba Hospital, Manipal has been made Fellow of the elite panel of American College of Cardiology (FACC).

The certification and citation will be officially presented to him at the Annual Convocation of the College on March 16, 2015 in San Diego, California. “Kasturba Hospital is proud to have Dr Devasia on their panel of fulltime consultants in Interventional Cardiology. We congratulate him on his achievement,” said Dr (Col) M Dayananda, Medical Superintendent and COO, Kasturba Hospital, Manipal.

Every year, the American College of Cardiology recognizes selected cardiologists from around the world, based on their long term contribution to the field of cardiology, and inducts them as a Fellow of American College of Cardiology (FACC).

American College of Cardiology is the foremost professional society representing heart specialists in the US and throughout the world. Based on their outstanding credentials, achievements and community contribution to cardiovascular medicine, those who are elected to Fellowship can use Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) as a professional designation. Fellows of the ACC generally are adult cardiologists, paediatric cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, researchers and academicians, or specialists in a cardiovascular-related field.

Candidates are selected to the elite panel as FACC based on letters of sponsorship from other Fellows or faculty who attest professional competence and commitment to excellence that are at par with the best international standards. The ACC supports members on cardiovascular research, training, accreditation, board certification, licensure, medical practice etc; across the entire spectrum of cardiovascular care issues.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Mangalore / by Stanley Pinto, TNN / October 08th, 2014