Andrew M. Kates, MD, FACC, professor of medicine in the Cardiovascular Division at WashU Medicine, has been appointed to the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Board of Trustees. His four-year term as trustee will begin in April 2027 following the ACC Annual Scientific Session in Houston.
The ACC announced Kates’ appointment as part of its 2027 slate of officers and trustees approved by the Board of Trustees. According to the organization, trustees play a key role in guiding the College’s strategic priorities and advancing its mission to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health worldwide.
Dr. Kates is associate chief for education in the Cardiovascular Division, and associate program director of the Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship at WashU Medicine. A longtime leader within the ACC, he currently serves as chair of the ACC Lifelong Learning Oversight Committee and previously served as president of the Missouri Chapter of the American College of Cardiology.
The ACC noted that its officers and trustees are selected through a rigorous nomination and review process designed to identify leaders with the experience, vision and competencies needed to help guide the organization’s future. In announcing the new slate, the College highlighted the appointees’ records of service and leadership within the cardiovascular profession.
As a member of the ACC Board of Trustees, Kates will help shape strategic initiatives, governance decisions and educational priorities for one of the world’s leading cardiovascular professional organizations. His appointment underscores WashU Medicine Cardiology’s continued leadership and influence in national cardiovascular medicine, education and professional service.