Bernard J. Gersh, M.B., Ch.B., D.Phil.

  1. Cardiologist

Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Born Johannesburg, South Africa.

Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Consultant in Cardiovascular Diseases and Internal Medicine. His past positions include The W. Proctor Harvey Teaching Professor of Cardiology and Chief of the Division of Cardiology at Georgetown University Medical Center. Dr. Gersh received his MB, ChB, from the University of Cape Town in South Africa. He received his Doctor of Philosophy degree from Oxford University where he was a Rhodes Scholar.

Dr. Gersh's wide interests include the natural history and therapy of acute and chronic coronary artery disease, clinical electrophysiology and in particular atrial fibrillation, sudden cardiac death and syncope, cardiac stem cell therapy, and the epidemiology of cardiovascular disease in the developing world. He has approximately 1105 publications (959 manuscripts and 146 book chapters). (h-index 119).

  • Natural history and therapy of acute and chronic coronary artery disease
  • Clinical electrophysiology
  • Cardiomyopathies
  • Acute and chronic coronary artery disease
  • Clinical electrophysiology
  • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
  • Valvular heart disease
Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota

  1. 1970
    Other - D.Phil. Thesis: Ventricular Function and Hemodynamics in the Dog During AnesthesiaTrinity College, University of Oxford
  2. 1966
    Fellow - Research Fellow, Department of Cardiac SurgeryNational Heart Hospital, London
  3. 1966
    Internship - Surgery/ MedicineGroote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town
  4. 1965
    MB ChBUniversity of Cape Town
  5. 1958
    Other - J.M.B. MatriculationHilton College

Certifications

  1. 1973
    General MedicineRoyal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom

Awards and honors

  1. 2012
    James B. Herrick Award for Outstanding Achievement in Clinical CardiologyCouncil on Clinical Cardiology, American Heart Association
  2. 2012
    The Will Fennell LectureshipUniversity of Cork
  3. 2002
    Cardiovascular Fellows Outstanding Teacher of the Year AwardDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  4. 2001
    Henry Dvorkin Memorial AwardUniversity of Alberta
  5. 2001
    Honorary FellowLa Sociedad Chilena de Cardiologia y Cirugia Cardiovascular
  6. 2000
    Cardiovascular Fellows Outstanding Teacher of the Year AwardDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  7. 2000
    Honorary MemberSouth African Heart Association
  8. 2000
    MentionWho's Who in the World
  9. 2000
    MentionWho's Who in Medicine and Health Care
  10. 1996
    Listing, The Best Doctors in AmericaAmerican Health
  11. 1996
    Meritorious Service AwardNation's Capital Affiliate, American Heart Association
  12. 1996
    Listing , The Best Heart Doctors in AmericaGood Housekeeping
  13. 1996
    8th Annual Thomas E. O'Brien, MD Memorial Lecture Award for ExcellenceFairfax Hospital, Fairfax, VA
  14. 1994
    Osler Award for TeachingUniversity of Miami School of Medicine
  15. 1994
    Listing, The Top DoctorsThe Washingtonian Magazine
  16. 1988
    Cardiovascular Fellows Outstanding Teacher of the Year AwardDivision of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  17. 1988
    Visiting Professor Award for Excellence in TeachingMount Sinai Medical Center; New York City, NY
  18. 1965
    Final Year Class Medals in Surgery, Obstetrics and GynecologyUniversity of Cape Town
  19. 1965
    Distinctions in Surgery, Psychiatry and Medical JurisprudenceUniversity of Cape Town
  20. 1965
    Moffat Memorial Prize (V) Year for "Academic achievement in Surgery and a wide interest in the humanities"University of Cape Town
  21. 1965
    Thackeray Prize. Final Year. "Most promising final year student in surgery"University of Cape Town
  22. 1965
    Rhodes ScholarshipUniversity of Cape Town

Professional memberships

  1. 2000 - 2002
    MemberPublic Affairs Committee - Federal, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  2. 2000
    Honorary MemberSouth African Heart Association
  3. 2000
    DirectorClinCard 2000, American College of Cardiology
  4. 2000
    MemberSouth African Heart Association
  5. 2000
    MemberBlue Ribbon Planning Committee, Human Genome Project, American College of Cardiology
  6. 2000 - present
    Associate EditorCardioSource Trials Database/ACC-Elsevier
  7. 2000 - present
    MemberCardioSource Trials Database/ACC-Elsevier
  8. 1999 - present
    MemberCosmos Club
  9. 1999 - 2000
    MemberProgram Committee, Annual Scientific Sessions, American College of Cardiology
  10. 1999
    MemberProgram Committee, Annual Scientific Sessions, American Heart Association
  11. 1999
    MemberCredentials Committee, American College of Cardiology
  12. 1999
    MemberMedical Writers Symposium Subcommittee, American College of Cardiology
  13. 1999
    MemberAd Hoc Committee of Evaluators for Academic Parameters, Harvard Medical School
  14. 1999
    MemberThe Giant Cell Myocarditis Treatment Trial and Registry
  15. 1999
    MemberData Safety Monitoring Committee, The Giant Cell Myocarditis Treatment Trial and Registry
  16. 1999 - present
    ChairEducational Programs, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  17. 1999 - present
    MemberExecutive Committee, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  18. 1999 - present
    MemberEducational Programs, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  19. 1998
    MemberWriting Committee, NASPE/NHLBI Round Table Conference on Future Research Directions in Atrial Filtration, Heart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  20. 1998
    Co-ChairCardiovascular Symposium with the Experts, Washington, DC
  21. 1998
    MemberAcademic Promotions Committee, Harvard Medical School
  22. 1998 - 1999
    MemberProgram Committee, Annual Scientific Sessions, American College of Cardiology
  23. 1998
    Peer ReviewTask Force on Ambulatory Monitoring, American Heart Association
  24. 1998
    ReviewerGuidelines for the Management of Chronic Stable Angina, American College of Cardiology/ American Heart Association
  25. 1998
    Peer ReviewGuidelines for the Management of Chronic Stable Angina, American College of Cardiology/ American Heart Association
  26. 1998
    MemberGeorgetown Cardiovascular Institute, Georgetown University Medical Center
  27. 1998
    MemberTask Force on Ambulatory Monitoring, American Heart Association
  28. 1998
    MemberWriting Committee, Expert Consensus Statement on Management of Survivors of Cardiac Arrest, Heart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  29. 1998
    MemberHatter Institute of Cardiovascular Studies, University of Cape Town
  30. 1998
    MemberBeth Israel Hospital
  31. 1998
    MemberClopidogrel in Unstable Angina to Prevent Recurrent Events Trial
  32. 1998
    MemberSteering Committee, Clopidogrel in Unstable Angina to Prevent Recurrent Events Trial
  33. 1998
    MemberBusiness Advisory Board, Hatter Institute of Cardiovascular Studies, University of Cape Town
  34. 1998
    MemberScientific Advisory Board, Hatter Institute of Cardiovascular Studies, University of Cape Town
  35. 1998 - present
    MemberScientific Publishing Committee, American Heart Association
  36. 1998 - present
    MemberInternational Committee, American College of Cardiology
  37. 1997 - 1999
    Assembly DelegateAmerican Heart Association
  38. 1997
    Co-ChairCardiovascular Symposium with the Experts, Washington, DC
  39. 1997
    DirectorTeleconference on Guidelines for Acute Myocardial Infarction, American College of Cardiology
  40. 1997
    Abstract Grader13th World Congress of Cardiology, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
  41. 1997
    ChairData Safety Monitoring Committee, Transcatheter Laser Coronary Revascularization Trial, Biosense
  42. 1997
    MemberTeleconference on Guidelines for Acute Myocardial Infarction, American College of Cardiology
  43. 1997
    MemberSpecial Emphasis Panel on Heart and Vascular Disease Research Opportunities, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
  44. 1997
    MemberHeart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
  45. 1997
    Member13th World Congress of Cardiology, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
  46. 1997
    MemberBiosense
  47. 1997
    MemberData Safety Monitoring Committee, Transcatheter Laser Coronary Revascularization Trial, Biosense
  48. 1997
    MemberBeStent Trial
  49. 1997
    MemberData Safety Monitoring Board Committee, BeStent Trial
  50. 1997
    MemberDSMB Metacath TM System Trial, Clinical Trial Sections, Department of Medicine
  51. 1997 - present
    ChairNominations and Awards Committee, Council on Clinical Cardiology, American Heart Association
  52. 1997 - present
    MemberAd Hoc Task Force to Review the Annual Scientific Sessions, Annual Scientific Sessions, American College of Cardiology
  53. 1996
    Co-ChairCardiovascular Symposium with the Experts, Washington, DC
  54. 1996
    Extramural ConsultantMedical Board Subcommittee, Office of the Clinical Director, National Institutes of Health
  55. 1996 - 1998
    ChairPhysicians' Teleparty Committee, Nation's Capital Affiliate, American Heart Association
  56. 1996 - 1998
    MemberGovernment Relations Advocacy Committee, American College of Cardiology
  57. 1996 - 1998
    MemberBoard of Directors, Nation's Capital Affiliate, American Heart Association
  58. 1996
    Faculty MemberBreakthrough Collaborative on Coronary Bypass Surgery, Institute For Healthcare Improvement, New York
  59. 1996
    Grant ReviewerHeart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
  60. 1996
    ChairData Safety Monitoring Board, CHF Team, Clayton Heart Center
  61. 1996
    Advisory Panel MemberTherapeutic Effects of Intercessory Prayer, Mind and Body Institute, Deaconess Hospital
  62. 1996
    Advisory Panel MemberClinical Trial of Hu23F2G in Treatment of Myocardial Infarction, ICOS Corporation
  63. 1996
    MemberSearch Committee for Chairman of Surgery, Georgetown University Medical Center
  64. 1996
    MemberInstitutional Cardiovascular Information Systems Committee, Georgetown University Medical Center
  65. 1996
    MemberCommittee on Physician Related Organizations and Medical Service Organizations, Georgetown University Hospital, Georgetown University Medical Center
  66. 1996
    MemberTask Force Commission on Development and Approval of AHA Scientific Papers, American Heart Association
  67. 1996
    MemberWorking Group, ACC Self-Assessment Program (Third Edition), American College of Cardiology
  68. 1996
    MemberAd Hoc Advisory Committee on International Expansion, American College of Cardiology
  69. 1996
    MemberBreakthrough Collaborative on Coronary Bypass Surgery, Institute For Healthcare Improvement, New York
  70. 1996
    MemberThe Johns Hopkins Hospital
  71. 1996
    MemberData Safety Monitoring Board, CHF Team, Clayton Heart Center
  72. 1996
    MemberData Safety Monitoring Committee, SCORES Trial of the RADIUS Stent, SciMed
  73. 1996 - present
    MemberAd Hoc Working Group on New International Initiatives, American College of Cardiology
  74. 1995 - 1998
    ChairCouncil on Clinical Cardiology, American Heart Association
  75. 1995 - 1998
    MemberBoard of Directors, The Harvey Cardiology Society of Georgetown, Georgetown University Medical Center
  76. 1995 - 1996
    ChairCommittee on the Development of a Clinical Cardiovascular Institute, Georgetown University Medical Center
  77. 1995 - 1996
    MemberCommittee on the Development of a Clinical Cardiovascular Institute, Georgetown University Medical Center
  78. 1995 - 1996
    MemberScience Advisory and Coordinating Committee, American Heart Association
  79. 1995 - 1996
    MemberCouncil Affairs Subcommittee, American Heart Association
  80. 1995
    ChairData Safety and Monitoring Committee, Aspirin Ticlid versus Anticoagulation for Stents Trial
  81. 1995
    MemberCampaign Advisory Committee, Georgetown University Medical Center
  82. 1995
    MemberIV Conscious Sedation Task Force, Georgetown University Medical Center
  83. 1995
    MemberData and Safety Monitoring Committee, Stent Anticoagulation Regimen Study
  84. 1995
    MemberData Safety and Monitoring Committee, Aspirin Ticlid versus Anticoagulation for Stents Trial
  85. 1995 - present
    MemberInterventional Subcommittee, Cardiovascular Database Committee, American College of Cardiology
  86. 1995 - present
    MemberHealth Policy Research Subcommittee, Heart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  87. 1995 - present
    MemberCardiac Arrhythmia Patient Outcome Research Team
  88. 1995 - present
    MemberNational Advisory Panel, Cardiac Arrhythmia Patient Outcome Research Team
  89. 1995 - present
    MemberBoard of Trustees, American College of Cardiology
  90. 1994 - 1998
    ChairData Monitoring and Safety Committee, ALIVE Study
  91. 1994 - 1998
    MemberInterventional Subcommittee, Database Committee, American College of Cardiology
  92. 1994 - 1998
    MemberData Monitoring and Safety Committee, ALIVE Study
  93. 1994 - 1997
    MemberUniversity Cardiovascular Care Consortium
  94. 1994 - 1997
    MemberExecutive Steering Committee, University Cardiovascular Care Consortium
  95. 1994 - 1996
    MemberSteering Committee, Institute for Cardiovascular Sciences, Georgetown University Medical Center
  96. 1994 - 1996
    MemberResearch Committee, Nation's Capital Affiliate, American Heart Association
  97. 1994 - 1996
    MemberClinical Trials Task Force, American Heart Association
  98. 1994
    Peer ReviewClinical Practice Guidelines: Unstable Angina: Diagnosis and Management, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
  99. 1994
    Peer ReviewEvaluation Instruments for the Care of Patients with Unstable Angina, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
  100. 1994 - present
    MemberPlanning and Steering Committee, PEACE Trial, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
  101. 1994 - present
    MemberPlanning and Steering Committee, Randomized Atrial Fibrillation Study, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
  102. 1993
    MemberWriting Committee, Joint NASPE/ ACC Meeting Policy Conference, Heart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  103. 1993 - 1999
    Abstract GraderAnnual Scientific Sessions, Heart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  104. 1993 - 1998
    MemberExecutive Committee, Department of Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center
  105. 1993 - 1995
    Vice ChairCouncil on Clinical Cardiology, American Heart Association
  106. 1993 - 1994
    MemberAd Hoc Procedural Training Committee, American College of Cardiology
  107. 1993
    MemberInstitutional Clinical Operations Committee, Georgetown University Medical Center
  108. 1993 - present
    ChairSamuel A. Levine Young Investigators Award, Council on Clinical Cardiology, American Heart Association
  109. 1993 - present
    Off-Site ReviewerGrant Applications, Health Research Council of New Zealand
  110. 1993 - present
    MemberBudget Committee, Council on Clinical Cardiology, American Heart Association
  111. 1993 - present
    MemberNominating Committee, Samuel A. Levine Young Investigators Award, Council on Clinical Cardiology
  112. 1993 - present
    MemberHealth Research Council of New Zealand
  113. 1993 - present
    MemberGrant Applications, Health Research Council of New Zealand
  114. 1992 - 1996
    MemberWriting Commitee to Develop Guidelines for the Management of Congestive Heart Failure, American College of Cardiology/ American Heart Association
  115. 1992 - 1995
    MemberResearch Committee, Council on Geriatric Cardiology
  116. 1992 - present
    TreasurerUSA Board of Directors, Medical University of South Africa
  117. 1992 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Cardiology/ American Heart Association
  118. 1992 - present
    MemberKhorakiwala Research Foundation and Heart Institute, Bombay, India
  119. 1992 - present
    MemberInternational Board of Advisors, Khorakiwala Research Foundation and Heart Institute, Bombay, India
  120. 1992 - present
    MemberInternational Society of Heart Failure
  121. 1992 - present
    MemberMedical University of South Africa
  122. 1992 - present
    MemberUSA Board of Directors, Medical University of South Africa
  123. 1992 - present
    MemberScientific Advisory Board, International Society of Heart Failure
  124. 1991 - 1996
    MemberRBRVS Subcommittee, Heart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  125. 1991 - 1996
    MemberResearch Subcommittee, Government Relations Committee, Heart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  126. 1991 - 1995
    MemberNominating Committee, Council on Geriatric Cardiology
  127. 1991 - 1994
    MemberCommittee on International Affairs, Council on Geriatric Cardiology
  128. 1991 - 1992
    ChairAnnual Scientific Sessions, American College of Cardiology
  129. 1991 - 1992
    MemberEthics Committee, Heart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  130. 1991
    MemberProgram Committee, Annual Scientific Sessions, American Heart Association
  131. 1991
    MemberAd Hoc Committee on Annual Scientific Session Structure Review, American College of Cardiology
  132. 1991
    MemberConsensus Panel, Indications for Coronary Bypass Surgery, Health Care Financing Administration
  133. 1991 - present
    MemberHeart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  134. 1990 - 1999
    Abstract GraderAnnual Scientific Sessions, American Heart Association
  135. 1990
    MemberEducational Programs Committee, American College of Cardiology
  136. 1990
    MemberScientific Advisory Board, National Registry of Thrombolytic Therapy
  137. 1989
    Expert ReviewerMedical Participating Bypass Center Demonstration Application Review Panel, Health Care Financing Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  138. 1989
    MemberMedical Participating Bypass Center Demonstration Application Review Panel, Health Care Financing Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  139. 1989 - 1992
    MemberProgram Committee, Annual Scientific Sessions, American College of Cardiology
  140. 1989 - 1991
    Vice ChairNational Task Force on Application of the AHA Mission to the Elderly, American Heart Association
  141. 1989 - 1990
    MemberAcademic Appointments and Promotions Committee - Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  142. 1989 - present
    Editorial Board MemberAmerican College of Cardiology Extended Learning, American College of Cardiology
  143. 1989 - present
    MemberNominations and Awards Committee, Council on Clinical Cardiology, American Heart Association
  144. 1989 - present
    MemberEditorial Board, American College of Cardiology Extended Learning, American College of Cardiology
  145. 1989 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Cardiology Extended Learning, American College of Cardiology
  146. 1988 - 1999
    Abstract GraderAnnual Scientific Sessions, American College of Cardiology
  147. 1988 - 1993
    Co-InvestigatorBypass Angioplasty Randomized Investigation and Analysis Trial, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
  148. 1988 - 1993
    MemberSurgery Committee, Bypass Angioplasty Randomized Investigation and Analysis Trial, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
  149. 1988 - 1993
    MemberEndpoint Committee, Bypass Angioplasty Randomized Investigation and Analysis Trial, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
  150. 1988 - 1993
    MemberSteering Committee, Bypass Angioplasty Randomized Investigation and Analysis Trial, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
  151. 1988 - 1992
    ChairCardiovascular Disease in the Elderly Committee, Council on Clinical Cardiology, American Heart Association
  152. 1988
    Ad Hoc ReviewerGerontology and Geriatric Review Committee, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
  153. 1988 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Cardiology
  154. 1988 - present
    MemberExecutive Committee, Council on Clinical Cardiology, American Heart Association
  155. 1988 - present
    MemberUniversity of Cape Town Fund, Inc.
  156. 1988 - present
    MemberAdvisory Council, University of Cape Town Fund, Inc.
  157. 1987 - 1998
    MemberAcademic Promotions and Tenure Committee, Department of Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center
  158. 1987 - 1988
    ChairHospital Intensive Care Unit Facility Planning Committee, Saint Marys Hospital
  159. 1987 - 1988
    MemberHospital Intensive Care Unit Facility Planning Committee, Saint Marys Hospital
  160. 1987 - present
    MemberGeorgetown University Medical Center
  161. 1986 - 1992
    MemberExecutive Committee, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  162. 1986 - 1990
    ChairHospital Intensive Care Units Committee, Saint Marys Hospital
  163. 1986 - 1988
    Vice ChairCardiovascular Disease in the Elderly Committee, Council on Clinical Cardiology, American Heart Association
  164. 1986 - 1987
    MemberCardiac Transplantation Planning and Search Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Task Forces
  165. 1986
    MemberCitizens Panel On Transplant Policy, Minnesota Advisory Committee
  166. 1985 - 1992
    DirectorCoronary Care Unit, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  167. 1985 - 1990
    MemberHospital Intensive Care Units Committee, Saint Marys Hospital
  168. 1985 - 1987
    MemberInformation Processing and Systems Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  169. 1985 - 1986
    Vice ChairHospital Intensive Care Units Committee, Saint Marys Hospital
  170. 1985
    Ad Hoc ReviewerSurgery and Bioengineering Study Section, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
  171. 1985
    ChairSubcommittee on Valve Testing, 3rd International Symposium on Cardiac Bioprostheses
  172. 1985
    DelegateMeeting in Prosthetic Valves, International Organization for Standardization
  173. 1985
    Member3rd International Symposium on Cardiac Bioprostheses
  174. 1985
    MemberSubcommittee on Valve Testing, 3rd International Symposium on Cardiac Bioprostheses
  175. 1985
    MemberMeeting in Prosthetic Valves, International Organization for Standardization
  176. 1985
    MemberInterdisciplinary Committee on Cardiac Valve Assessment, International Society for Artificial Organs
  177. 1984 - 1998
    Clinical InvestigatorThrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction Trial, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
  178. 1984 - 1986
    MemberResearch Committee, Minnesota Affiliate, American Heart Association
  179. 1984 - present
    MemberAmerican Heart Association
  180. 1984 - present
    MemberNational Institutes of Health
  181. 1983 - 1992
    MemberCoronary Care Unit, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  182. 1983 - 1985
    Associate DirectorCoronary Care Unit, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  183. 1982
    ChairScientific Program, 1st International Scientific Sessions, International Society for Heart Transplantation
  184. 1982
    Member1st International Scientific Sessions, International Society for Heart Transplantation
  185. 1982
    MemberScientific Program, 1st International Scientific Sessions, International Society for Heart Transplantation
  186. 1981 - 1985
    ConsultantNational Heart and Heart-lung Transplantation Study
  187. 1981 - 1985
    MemberNational Heart and Heart-lung Transplantation Study
  188. 1980 - 1982
    MemberCardiac Transplantation Planning and Search Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Task Forces
  189. 1979 - 1992
    MemberEducation Committee, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  190. 1979 - 1984
    Associate Program DirectorTraining Program, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  191. 1979 - 1984
    MemberTraining Program, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  192. 1979 - 1984
    MemberCardiovascular Trainee Teaching Program, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  193. 1979
    CoordinatorCardiovascular Trainee Teaching Program, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  194. 1979 - present
    Clinical InvestigatorCoronary Artery Surgery Study, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
  195. 1979 - present
    MemberCoronary Artery Surgery Study, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
  196.  
    MemberDoctors Mayo Society, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  197.  
    FellowAmerican College of Cardiology
  198.  
    Honorary MemberSouth African Cardiac Society
  199.  
    Founding MemberInternational Cardiac Transplantation Society
  200.  
    FellowCouncil on Clinical Cardiology, American Heart Association
  201.  
    ChairMeeting Improvements, Ad Hoc Task Force to Review the Annual Scientific Sessions, Annual Scientific Sessions
  202.  
    TreasurerBoard of Trustees, Medusna Trust, Inc
  203.  
    ChairData and Safety Monitoring Board, Control, Abc and Device Investigator to Lower Late Angioplasty Complications Trial
  204.  
    ChairData Safety Monitoring Board, DMR Regeneration of Endomyocardial Channels Trial
  205.  
    ChairData Safety Monitoring Board, WISE Trial-Women and Ischemia Syndrome Evaluation, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
  206.  
    FellowAmerican College of Physicians
  207.  
    FellowSouth African College of Physicians
  208.  
    FellowAmerican College of Chest Physicians
  209.  
    MemberSigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  210.  
    MemberSouth African Medical Association
  211.  
    MemberInternational Society of CV Pharmacotherapy
  212.  
    MemberCardiac Electrophysiology Society
  213.  
    MemberAssociation of Professors of Cardiology
  214.  
    MemberAssociation of University Cardiologists
  215.  
    MemberAmerican Clinical and Climatological Society
  216.  
    MemberSouth African College of Medicine
  217.  
    MemberAdministrative Working Group, Georgetown University Medical Center
  218.  
    MemberWorkshop on Pulmonary Artery Catheterization and Clinical Outcomes, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
  219.  
    MemberDSMB, PREVENT Trial (Secondary Prevention Trial of Venous Thromboses), National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
  220.  
    MemberData Safety Monitoring Board, Regeneration of Endomyocardial Channels Trial
  221.  
    MemberSteering Committee, Open Artery Trial, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
  222.  
    MemberSteering Committee, Magnesium in Coronaries Trial
  223.  
    MemberData Safety Monitoring Board, X-TRACT Trial, CDAC Clinical Trials Section
  224.  
    MemberData Safety Monitoring Board, STENTS and Radiation Therapy Trial, Beth Israel Hospital
  225.  
    MemberSteering Committee, Adenosine Cardiolite SPECT Post-MI Trial, Baylor University
  226.  
    MemberData Safety Monitoring Board, The Coronary Revascularization Prophylaxis Trial, VA Cooperative Study
  227.  
    MemberData Safety Monitoring Board, Clopidogrel for Reduction of Events During Standard Observation Trial, Cardiovascular Coordinating Center
  228.  
    MemberScientific Advisory Board, Cardiovascular Research Program, Donald W. Reynolds Foundation