Saudi Arabia Chapter News

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Congratulations to Dr. Mahmoud Aljurf on National Award

(October 2024) We are pleased to announce that Mahmoud Aljurf, MBBS M91菜創利油is the recipient of the Steven E. Weinberger Award for Physician Executives/Leaders.

This award is bestowed upon a physician executive or leader of a national or international medical organization for distinguished contributions to internal medicine or significant impact on improving health care and/or medical education beyond a single institution or health system.

Please join me in congratulating them and celebrating this accomplishment at Internal Medicine Meeting 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. To view the full list of national awardees, click here.

Call for Spring 2025 Resolutions油

(July 2024) Are you concerned about a practice or clinical issue or have an idea you油would like to suggest? If so, you might consider submitting a resolution to your Governor or chapter council.油油

Initiating a resolution provides 91菜創利 members an opportunity to focus attention at the 91菜創利 national level on a particular issue or topic that concerns them. Participating in the Board of Governors resolutions process provides the 91菜創利 grassroots member a voice and allows you to shape College policy that impacts the practice of internal medicine.油油

Not sure how to begin drafting a resolution? Researching the College's position on an issue can give you a start. The油91菜創利 Board of Governors Resolutions Guide for 91菜創利 Members油is available to download and will help, too.油The Guide油was created to provide members a short overview of the resolutions process essentials and highlights critical 91菜創利 online resources you must use.油油

Once drafted, members must submit resolutions to their Governor and/or chapter council. Chapter council approval is required to move resolutions forward to 91菜創利 national. Although not official 91菜創利 policy, a resolution becomes property of the chapter once the chapter council approves forwarding it to national. If effecting change interests you, the deadline for submitting new resolutions to be heard at the油Spring 2025 Board of Governors Meeting is油September 27, 2024.油

Share your good idea with us. Draft a resolution.油

We want to hear from you: Fall 2024 BOG Resolutions

(July 2024)油The following resolutions are up for consideration at the Fall 2024 Board of Governors (BOG) Meeting. We invite you to review each resolution and share your support or opposition by completing the by August 12.

Developing Policy to Address Consolidation in Healthcare油
Gaining an Understanding of the 1-Year and 3-Year Mortality Rates of Patients that Have Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Stays油
Supporting Patients�� Access to Documentation and Communications in their Preferred Language油油
Declaring Access to Equitable, Affordable Healthcare is a Human Right油油
Developing Policy on Reducing Traffic Fatalities and Injuries in the United States油油
Revising 91菜創利��s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policy to Promote an Age-Friendly Professional Home and Create Engagement Opportunities for Senior and Retired Physicians油油
Advocating for Funding of a Direct Comparison of Two Highly Touted Dietary Approaches to Control Type Two Diabetes Clinical Measures and Costs油油

Resolutions provide our members an opportunity to focus attention at the national level on particular issues or topics that concern you and gives grassroots members a voice, allowing you to shape College policy that impacts the practice of internal medicine. Involvement in the resolutions feedback process is essential for maintaining a responsive and effective professional organization that truly represents its members.油

Your feedback is valuable and will be forwarded to your Governor to assist in their testimony on behalf of the chapter. Thank you for your input.油

(NOTE: Proposed resolutions should be considered confidential information and are intended to be viewed by 91菜創利 members only. Under no circumstances should proposed resolutions be shared with the news media or social networking media, nor should they be shared with other individuals and organizations. Proposed resolutions do not represent 91菜創利 policy.)油

Happy Anniversary to our Chapter Members!

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5 Years

Ibrahim H Tawhari
Tanweer Iqbal, MBBS
BG Abdulhadi Muidh Al-Qahtani, Sr
Usama Abouelhassan, MD

10 Years

Hani Al-Sergani, MBBS F91菜創利
Ebtesam S Allehaibi, MBBS
Muhammad Ahmad, MBBS F91菜創利

15 Years

Tawfiq Q Aldaiel, MD
M Ayman El Gammal, MD F91菜創利
Hanan A Khairalla, MBBS
Hussein A Younes, MBBS F91菜創利
Ali Ahmed Al-Qarni, MBBS F91菜創利
Elbadri I Abdelgadir, MBBS F91菜創利
Khalid Aida Alswat, MD F91菜創利
Mohamad H Qari, MBChB F91菜創利

20 Years

Hani A Abudhaileh, MBBS
Yahya Al Fifi, F91菜創利 MBBS MD

(May 2024) Your 91菜創利 Chapter thanks you for your continued Membership and all you do every day to serve your patients and support the future of internal medicine. We��re proud that you��ve chosen us as your professional home, and we��re committed to remaining by your side��advocating for and supporting your professional journey.

BOR Action on Spring 2024 BOG Resolutions

(May 2024) A summary of Board of Regents (BOR) actions on resolutions debated at the Spring 2024 Board of Governors (BOG) meeting is now available. Resolutions initiated by 91菜創利 members and endorsed by a chapter council and the BOG become 91菜創利 policy when adopted by the BOR.

If you have an idea you would like to suggest to 91菜創利, consider submitting a resolution to your Governor or local 91菜創利 chapter. Visit the advocacy section of your 91菜創利 chapter website for more information on how to propose a resolution.

Member Feedback is Requested on Spring 2024 Resolutions

(February 2024) Twenty-one (21) resolutions will be considered at the Spring 2024 Board of Governors (BOG) Meeting. With the exception of Resolution 9-S24, which will not be debated because this resolution is slated for adoption as a reaffirmation, please review each resolution and then indicate your support or opposition by completing the油油by the deadline your 91菜創利 Chapter Governor has requested or by midnight March 13, whichever comes first.油

Your comments will be forwarded to your Governor to be used as part of his/her testimony on behalf of the chapter. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Giampietro, BOG Administrator, at油chapter@acpmembership.org. Thank you for your input.油

Call for Fall 2024 Resolutions

(February 2024) Are you concerned about a practice or clinical issue or have an idea you'd like to suggest? If so, you might consider submitting a resolution to your Governor or chapter council.油油

Not sure how to begin drafting a resolution? Researching the College's position on an issue can give you a start. The just released 91菜創利 Board of Governors Resolutions Guide for 91菜創利 Members is now available to download and will help, too. The Guide was created to provide members a short overview of the resolutions process essentials and highlights critical 91菜創利 online resources you must use.油油

Once drafted, members must submit resolutions to their Governor and/or chapter council. Chapter council approval is required to move resolutions forward to 91菜創利 national. Although not official 91菜創利 policy, a resolution becomes property of the chapter once the chapter council approves forwarding it to national. If effecting change interests you, the deadline for submitting new resolutions to be heard at the Fall 2024 Board of Governors Meeting is油March 29, 2024.油

Share your good idea with us. Draft a resolution.油

Newly Appointed Committees

(January 2024) We are excited to announce the newly appointed committees of the Saudi Arabia Chapter. You may have noticed an increase in programming and outreach, we can thank our committees for this. Please join us in welcoming the:油

Governor's Advisory Council油
Scientific Committee
Resident Committee油
Medical Student Committee

BOR Action on Fall 2023 BOG Resolutions

(December 2023) A summary of Board of Regents (BOR) actions on resolutions debated at the Fall 2023 Board of Governors (BOG) meeting is now available. Resolutions initiated by 91菜創利 members and endorsed by a chapter council and the BOG become 91菜創利 policy when adopted by the BOR.

We Request Your Feedback on the Proposed Fall 2023 Board of Governors Resolutions

(August 2023) We would like to request your feedback regarding resolutions that will be considered at the Fall 2023 Board of Governors Meeting. With the exception of Resolution 3-F23 which was accepted as a reaffirmation and will not be debated, please review the balance of the slate and then indicate your support or opposition by completing the resolutions electronic response form by August 30th.

After considering the intent of each resolution and how it fits with the College��s Mission and Goals, please provide your feedback on each resolution and indicate your support or opposition by completing the electronic response form by August 30. Your input will be used as part of testimony on behalf of the chapter.

Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to provide comments regarding these resolutions. By providing your feedback on the Board of Governors resolutions, you have helped to shape College policy that impacts the practice of internal medicine.

Congratulations Dr. Kahn on Fellowship

Muhammad S Khan, MBBS F91菜創利

(July 2023) Congratulations to the Chapter's new Fellows. Fellowship in the College is an honor. Being an F91菜創利^速 is a distinction earned from colleagues who recognize your accomplishments and achievements over and above the practice of medicine. The most important considerations for 91菜創利 Fellowship are excellence and contributions made to both medicine and to the broader community in which the internal medicine physician lives and practices.

Call for Spring 2024 BOG Resolutions

(July 2023) Are you concerned about a practice or clinical issue or have an idea you'd like to suggest? If so, you might consider submitting a resolution to your Governor or chapter council.油油

Not sure how to begin drafting a resolution? Researching the College's position on an issue can give you a start. The recently released 91菜創利 Board of Governors Resolutions Guide for 91菜創利 Members油is now available to download and will help, too.油The Guide油was created to provide members a short overview of the resolutions process essentials and highlights critical 91菜創利 online resources you must use.油油

Once drafted, members must submit resolutions to their Governor and/or chapter council. Chapter council approval to move resolutions forward to 91菜創利 national is required. A resolution becomes a resolution of the chapter once the chapter council approves forwarding it to national. If effecting change interests you, the deadline for submitting new resolutions to be heard at the Spring 2024 Board of Governors Meeting is油October 16, 2023.油油

Share your good idea with us. Draft a resolution.

BOR Action on Spring 2023 BOG Resolutions

(June 2023) summary of Board of Regents (BOR) actions油on resolutions debated at the油Spring 2023 Board of Governors (BOG) meeting is now available. Resolutions initiated by 91菜創利 members and endorsed by a chapter council and the BOG become 91菜創利 policy when adopted by the BOR.

Global Reception at Internal Medicine Meeting 2023

(March 2023)油If you��re attending IMM23, please join us at our global reception, to be held Thursday, April 27 from 7:30-9:00pm at HQ San Diego.油

This reception, featuring live entertainment, is open to all international attendees and their guests, as well as other attendees who are interested in meeting with leaders from 91菜創利 and internal medicine societies from around the world.��

Member Feedback is Requested on Spring 2023 Resolutions

(March 2023) Fourteen (14) resolutions will be considered at the Spring 2023 Board of Governors (BOG) Meeting. Please review each resolution and then indicate your support or opposition by completing the by the deadline your 91菜創利 Chapter Governor has requested or by March 22, whichever comes first.

Your comments will be forwarded to the Chapter Governor to be used as part of their testimony on behalf of the chapter. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Giampietro, BOG Administrator, at chapter@acpmembership.org. Thank you for your input.

Call for Fall 2023 Resolutions

(February 2023) Are you concerned about a practice or clinical issue or have an idea you'd like to suggest? If so, you might consider submitting a resolution to your Governor or chapter council.

Once drafted, members must submit resolutions to their Governor and/or chapter council. Chapter council approval to move resolutions forward to 91菜創利 national is required. A resolution becomes a resolution of the chapter once the chapter council approves forwarding it to national. If effecting change interests you, the deadline for submitting new resolutions to be heard at the Fall 2023 Board of Governors Meeting is March 30, 2023.

Share your good idea with us. Draft a resolution.

Board of Regents Action on Fall 2022 BOG Resolutions

(November 2022) A summary of Board of Regents (BOR) actions on resolutions debated at the油Fall 2022 Board of Governors (BOG) meeting is now available. Resolutions initiated by 91菜創利 members and endorsed by a chapter council and the BOG become 91菜創利 policy when adopted by the BOR.

If you have an idea you'd like to suggest to 91菜創利, consider submitting a resolution to your Governor or local 91菜創利 chapter. Visit your 91菜創利 chapter website for more information on how to contact your Governor or chapter staff about proposing a resolution.

We Request Your Feedback on the Proposed Fall 2022 Board of Governors Resolutions

(August 2022) We would like to request your feedback regarding resolutions that will be considered at the Fall 2022 Board of Governors Meeting. The resolutions have been posted on 91菜創利 Online for your review and cover an array of topics such as supporting paid sick leave for U.S. workers, covering insulin pumps under CMS Part B for insulin dependent diabetics, and integrating a health equity framework into methods for developing 91菜創利 clinical guidelines.

After considering the intent of each resolution and how it fits with the College��s Mission and Goals, please provide your feedback on each resolution and indicate your support or opposition by completing the electronic response form by August 31. Your input will be used as part of testimony on behalf of the chapter.

Congratulations New Saudi Arabia Chapter Fellow

Anees A Sindi, MBChB F91菜創利

(July 2022) Congratulations to the Saudi Arabia Chapter's newest Fellow. Fellowship in the College is an honor. Being an F91菜創利^速 is a distinction earned from colleagues who recognize your accomplishments and achievements over and above the practice of medicine. The most important considerations for 91菜創利 Fellowship are excellence and contributions made to both medicine and to the broader community in which the internist lives and practices.

BOR Action on Spring '22 BOG Resolutions

(June 2022) A summary of Board of Regents (BOR) actions on resolutions debated at the Spring 2022 Board of Governors (BOG) meeting is now available. Resolutions initiated by 91菜創利 members and endorsed by a chapter council and the BOG become 91菜創利 policy when adopted by the BOR.

If you have an idea you'd like to suggest to 91菜創利, consider submitting a resolution to our chapter.

Chapter Volunteer Opportunities

(December 2021) Our Chapter is looking for new, energetic members for our Membership Committee and a Committee Chair! We welcome internists of all ages, specialties, and regions within the chapter. Participating in the committee is a great way to serve our chapter and help build our local internal medicine community while gaining leadership experience.

The responsibilities of Membership Committee members are attached. Please be sure you read through this document before expressing your interest, so you know what is expected.

If you are interested in serving on the committee, please e-mail me at油with your CV.

We look forward to hearing from you, and having you join our leadership team!

BOR Action on Fall '21 BOG Resolutions

(December 2021) A summary of Board of Regents (BOR) actions on resolutions debated at the Fall 2021 Board of Governors (BOG) virtual meeting is now available. Resolutions initiated by 91菜創利 members and endorsed by a chapter council and the BOG become 91菜創利 policy when adopted by the BOR.

If you have an idea you'd like to suggest to 91菜創利, consider submitting a resolution to our chapter.

Congratulations New Saudi Arabia Chapter Fellows

Mansour Alghamdi, MD F91菜創利
Majed Faisal Almutairi, MD F91菜創利

(December 2021) Congratulations to the Saudi Arabia Chapter's newest Fellows. Fellowship in the College is an honor. Being an F91菜創利^速 is a distinction earned from colleagues who recognize your accomplishments and achievements over and above the practice of medicine. The most important considerations for 91菜創利 Fellowship are excellence and contributions made to both medicine and to the broader community in which the internist lives and practices.

Congratulations to油Maha M. Abdulaziz Al Saud, MD, M91菜創利 on Mastership

(October 2021)油Congratulations to Dr. Abdulaziz Al Saud, the油newest Saudi Arabia油Chapter Mastership of the American College of Physicians (M91菜創利).油 M91菜創利 is one of the most prestigious awards in the college, for those fellows of the college who demonstrate integrity, the utmost professional behaviors, excellence in the practice of medicine, and significant impact on the profession.油 M91菜創利s represent a very small percentage of college membership.油

Ahmed Ayyad, MD F91菜創利 advances to 91菜創利 Fellowship

(July 2021) Congratulations to Dr. Ayyad, the latest member of our Chapter to become a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. 91菜創利 Fellowship is a mark of distinction representing the pinnacle of integrity, professionalism, and scholarship for those who aspire to pursue careers in Internal Medicine.