Congratulations New Chapter Fellows
- CDR Nancy Lentz, MD F91 LCDR
- Jason Williams, MD F91
(September 2024) Congratulations to the Chapter's new Fellows.Fellowship in the College is an honor.Being an F91®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 Fellowship are excellence and contributions made to both medicine and to the broader community in which the internal medicine physician lives and practices.
2024 Chapter Excellence Award-Silver Level Winner
(August 2024) We are pleased to announce that our chapter is in receipt of the Silver Level of the 2024 Chapter Excellence Award! This year 15 chapters received the Silver Award. The award recognizes chapters that achieve excellence in chapter management. In order to achieve the Chapter Excellence Award, chapters must meet 20 Bronze criteria and 14 Silver criteria. Criteria include such activities as undertaking efforts to increase advocacy efforts, collaborating with stakeholders to increase visibility of the 91, holding competitions for members, providing chapter financial reports to members, having Medical Student and Resident/Fellow members on the Governor's Advisory council, retaining transitional and unpaid members, giving awards to chapter members. We would like to extend a special thanks to those chapter members who assisted us in all of these endeavors! For their hard work and dedication, we received this award.
Empower Your Advocacy: Introducing Our Comprehensive Toolkit
(August 2024) We are excited to announce the launch of our AdvocacyToolkit:Using Your Voice as a Physician Advocate, a powerful resource designed to equip medical students and physicians with the skills and knowledge needed to become effective advocates for health care in their communities. This toolkit comprises five self-contained and independent modules, each presented as engaging voice-over PowerPoint presentations. Whether you're a seasoned advocate or new to the field, these modules offer valuable insights and practical guidance.
Module Highlights
Physician as Advocate
- Discover advocacy tips and real-life examples that showcase how physicians can use their voice to drive positive health outcomes in their communities. This module emphasizes the pivotal role of physicians in advocating for public health.
Legislative Advocacy
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the legislative process at both state and federal levels. Learn about the opportunities available for physician advocacy within this process and how to navigate the legislative landscape effectively.
Print Media Advocacy
- Explore the various types of print media, their audiences, and their scope in the realm of advocacy. This module provides insights into crafting compelling messages that resonate with readers and drive change through traditional media channels.
Social Media Advocacy
- Delve into the dynamic world of social media and its potential as a powerful advocacy tool. Learn about the key features of different social media platforms and how to leverage them to amplify your advocacy efforts and engage a broader audience.
Audio Media Advocacy
- Understand the motivations and uses of audio media in advocacy. This module focuses on the unique advantages of podcasts, radio, and other audio formats, offering strategies to effectively communicate your advocacy messages through these channels.
Each module begins with a standard introduction and overview, followed by an in-depth exploration of the topic, and concludes with a concise one-page outline to reinforce key points.
Toolkit: Using Your Voice As A Physician Advocate
By integrating these modules into your advocacy efforts, you will be better equipped to influence public health policy and drive meaningful change. Empower yourself and your community with the tools and knowledge provided in our Advocacy Toolkit.
Together, let's make a difference!
State Health Advocacy August Recess Grassroots Mobilization Challenge
(August 2024) Members of Congress are returning home to their districts during the August congressional recess. During this time, 91 is calling on internal medicine physicians to engage their representatives on important issues we need Congress to act on before the end of 2024.
To incentivize participation in this grassroots mobilization, the Advocates for Internal Medicine Network (91 grassroots network) is challenging members to see which states will have the highest engagement. Advocates can score points for their states by choosing to take one or more advocacy actions identified in the campaign.
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Congratulations New Chapter Fellows
- LCDR Patrick Bagley, DO F91
- LCDR Matthew Bauer, MD F91
- LCDR John Chin, MD F91
- LCDR Piotr Wisniewski, MD F91
(July 2024) Congratulations to the Chapter's new Fellows.Fellowship in the College is an honor.Being an F91®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 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 2025 Resolutions
(July 2024) Are you concerned about a practice or clinical issue or have an idea youwould like to suggest? If so, you might consider submitting a resolution to your Governor or chapter council.
Initiating a resolution provides 91 members an opportunity to focus attention at the 91 national level on a particular issue or topic that concerns them. Participating in the Board of Governors resolutions process provides the 91 grassroots member a voice and allows you to shape College policy that impacts the practice of internal medicine.
Not sure how to begin drafting a resolution? Researching the College's position on an issue can give you a start. The91 Board of Governors Resolutions Guide for 91 Membersis available to download and will help, too.The Guidewas created to provide members a short overview of the resolutions process essentials and highlights critical 91 online resources you must use.
Once drafted, members must submit resolutions to their Governor and/or chapter council. Chapter council approval is required to move resolutions forward to 91 national. Although not official 91 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 theSpring 2025 Board of Governors Meeting isSeptember 27, 2024.
Share your good idea with us. Draft a resolution.
We want to hear from you: Fall 2024 BOG Resolutions
(July 2024)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
- Gaining an Understanding of the 1-Year and 3-Year Mortality Rates of Patients that Have Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Stays
- Supporting Patients’ Access to Documentation and Communications in their Preferred Language
- Declaring Access to Equitable, Affordable Healthcare is a Human Right
- Developing Policy on Reducing Traffic Fatalities and Injuries in the United States
- Revising 91’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policy to Promote an Age-Friendly Professional Home and Create Engagement Opportunities for Senior and Retired Physicians
- Advocating for Funding of a Direct Comparison of Two Highly Touted Dietary Approaches to Control Type Two Diabetes Clinical Measures and Costs
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.
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.
(NOTE: Proposed resolutions should be considered confidential information and are intended to be viewed by 91 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 policy.)
Happy Anniversary to our Chapter Members!
5 Years
- Marshall Hoffman, MD F91
- CAPT Nimfa Cocos Teneza-Mora, MD
- LCDR Duy T Hoang, DO
- LCDR Christopher Snitchler, DO F91
- CDR Haydar M Al-Eid, F91 MD
- CDR Celeste Danielle Young, DO F91
- LCDR Hillary Chace Smalley, DO MC
- Aaron M Tallant, MD F91
- Allison Gould Schmidt, MD
- LT Matthew T Biscotti, MD
- Andrew J Spiro, MD
- Janette Noveras
- LT Robert Fenequito, MD F91
- Zev J Neuwirth, MD MBBS
- LCDR Piotr Wisniewski, MD
- LCDR Cristina Bacho, DO MC USN
- LCDR Louis J Moyer, MD
- LCDR Adrienne Pettebone, DO
10 Years
- CDR James R Ripple, MC MD USN F91
- Daniel Leonard Bowers, MD F91
- CDR Nancy Lentz, MD
- LCDR Andrew M Kellermann, DO F91
- CDR Jason J Weiner, F91 MD
- LCDR Sarah C Cattaneo, F91 MD
- CDR Daryl Fick, F91 MD
- LT Mark M Cruz, MD F91
15 Years
- Robert F Browning, Jr, F91 MD
- CAPT Wayne M Burr, MC USN F91
- LCDR William W Shields, MC USN F91
- LCDR James J Fletcher, MC USN F91
- Robert O Holmes, Jr, DO F91
- Megan B McGavern, F91
- CAPT Mark P Tschanz, DO F91
- Christina L Malekiani, MD F91
- CAPT Jennifer A Curry, F91 MD
- Karen E Bullock Russell, MD F91
- CAPT Marvin Joel Sklar, MC USN F91
- Evan J Bilstrom, MD F91
- CAPT Nancy L Miller, MD F91
- CAPT Andrew H Lin, F91 MC MD USN
- Scott C Parrish, MD F91
20 Years
- Pamela L Krahl, MD F91
- Sugat K Patel, MD F91
- CAPT Heather J Grote, F91 MC USN
(May 2024) Your 91 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 members and endorsed by a chapter council and the BOG become 91 policy when adopted by the BOR.
If you have an idea you would like to suggest to 91, consider submitting a resolution to your Governor or local 91 chapter. Visit the advocacy section of your 91 chapter website for more information on how to propose a resolution.
Tri-Service Meeting 2024: Call for Speakers
(February 2024) We are looking forward to a fantastic Tri-Service 91 2024 conference including diverse and inclusive speakers and content. This year's meeting is planned for23 to 25 September 2024in San Antonio, Texas. We invite any members to apply to be speakers, present a lecture, workshop, pre or post course or even a plenary session. We also welcome suggestions for this year's meeting.
Your Talk:
- Can be any topic relevantto Internal Medicine
- Submission includes brief (<250 word) summary and 3 learning objectives
- Sessions are 30-60 minute in length
- Multiple speakers are permitted
- Live/in-person presentation is required
- This call is open to medical students, residents/fellows and current/former staff physicians
- Member must be in good standing with their 91 Chapter (active membership account)
Speaker application. Submission deadline is29 February 2024at 2359 via email:triservice911@gmail.com
Thank you for your consideration!The 2024 Tri-Service 91 Planning Committee
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 theby the deadline your 91 Chapter Governor has requested or by midnight March 13, whichever comes first.
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, atchapter@acpmembership.org. Thank you for your input.
(NOTE: Proposed resolutions should be considered confidential information and are intended to be viewed by 91 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 policy.)
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.
Initiating a resolution provides 91 members an opportunity to focus attention at the 91 national level on a particular issue or topic that concerns them. Participating in the Board of Governors resolutions process provides the 91 grassroots member a voice and allows you to shape College policy that impacts the practice of internal medicine.
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 Board of Governors Resolutions Guide for 91 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 online resources you must use.
Once drafted, members must submit resolutions to their Governor and/or chapter council. Chapter council approval is required to move resolutions forward to 91 national. Although not official 91 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 isMarch 29, 2024.
Share your good idea with us. Draft a resolution.
Congratulations New Chapter Fellows
- Sheldon Edwards, MD F91
- LT Robert Fenequito, MD F91
- LT Robert Geis, MD F91
- LT Amelia M Goodfellow, MD F91
- LCDR Stephen M Hughes, MD F91
- LCDR Meredith L Olsen, MD F91
- Khanh h Phung, DO F91
(February 2024) Congratulations to the Chapter's new Fellows.Fellowship in the College is an honor.Being an F91®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 Fellowship are excellence and contributions made to both medicine and to the broader community in which the internal medicine physician lives and practices.
Chapter Speakers at Internal Medicine Meeting 2024
(December 2023) We’d like to bring attention to our local chapter members who will be presenting as faculty at 91’s Internal Medicine Meeting 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts this April. Early-bird registration is available through January. For a full schedule or for more information on the meeting, click .
| Manish | Singla | Meet the Professor | Primary Care of the Patient with Inflammatory Bowel Disease | Saturday, April 20, 2024 |
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 members and endorsed by a chapter council and the BOG become 91 policy when adopted by the BOR.
If you have an idea you would like to suggest to 91, consider submitting a resolution to your Governor or local 91 chapter. Visit the advocacy section of your 91 chapter website for more information on how to propose a resolution.
Congratulations New Chapter Fellows
- LCDR Michael J Roth, MD F91
(November 2023) Congratulations to the Chapter's new Fellows. Fellowship in the College is an honor. Being an F91® 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 Fellowship are excellence and contributions made to both medicine and to the broader community in which the internal medicine physician lives and practices.
2023 Chapter Excellence Award – Silver Winner
We are pleased to announce that our chapter is in receipt of the Silver Level of the 2023 Chapter Excellence Award! Only 11 chapters received the Silver Award. The award recognizes chapters that achieve excellence in chapter management. In order to achieve the Chapter Excellence Award, chapters must meet nineteen Bronze criteria and seventeen Silver criteria. Criteria include such activities as undertaking efforts to increase advocacy efforts, collaborating with stakeholders to increase visibility of the 91, holding competitions for members, providing chapter financial reports to members, having Medical Student and Resident/Fellow members on the Governor's Advisory council, retaining transitional and unpaid members, giving awards to chapter members.
We would like to extend a special thanks to those chapter members who assisted us in all of these endeavors! For their hard work and dedication, we received this award.
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 New Chapter Fellows
- LCDR Allison Bush, MD F91 CDR
- Daniel J Dean, Jr, DO F91
(July 2023) Congratulations to the Chapter's new Fellows. Fellowship in the College is an honor. Being an F91® 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 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.
Initiating a resolution provides 91 members an opportunity to focus attention at the 91 national level on a particular issue or topic that concerns them. Participating in the Board of Governors resolutions process provides the 91 grassroots member a voice and allows you to shape College policy that impacts the practice of internal medicine.
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 Board of Governors Resolutions Guide for 91 Membersis now available to download and will help, too.The Guidewas created to provide members a short overview of the resolutions process essentials and highlights critical 91 online resources you must use.
Once drafted, members must submit resolutions to their Governor and/or chapter council. Chapter council approval to move resolutions forward to 91 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 isOctober 16, 2023.
Share your good idea with us. Draft a resolution.
BOR Action on Spring 2023 BOG Resolutions
(June 2023) summary of Board of Regents (BOR) actionson resolutions debated at theSpring 2023 Board of Governors (BOG) meeting is now available. Resolutions initiated by 91 members and endorsed by a chapter council and the BOG become 91 policy when adopted by the BOR.
Chapter Members Elected to 91 Fellowship
(March 2023) We would like to congratulate our chapter members on election to Fellow of the American College of Physicians. The distinction recognizes achievements in internal medicine.
LT Paul M Cusmano, DO F91
Aaron M Tallant, MD F91
Brian Daniel Tran, MD F91
LCDR Hillary Chace Smalley, DO MC USN F91
Fellowship is elected upon the recommendation of peers and the review of 91’s Credentials Subcommittee. They may now use the letters “F91” after their name in recognition of this honor. Please join me in congratulations!
Chapter Speakers at Internal Medicine Meeting 2023
(March 2023) We would like to draw your attention to our Internal Medicine Meeting 2023 local speakers.
| Richele | Corrado | US Navy | Clinical Triad | Clinical Triad: Three Dimensions of Obesity Care: Lifestyle, Medications, Surgery | Friday, April 28, 2023 |
| Gregory | Martin | US Navy | Meet the Professor | Travel Medicine for the Internist: I Need a Vacation! | Thursday, April 27, 2023 |
| Brett | Sadowski | US Navy | Meet the Professor | Fatty Liver Disease: Efficient Assessment and Optimal Management | Thursday, April 27, 2023 |
If you’re attending IMM23, please join us at our Ohio, US Air Force, US Army, and US Navy Combined Chapters Reception—Friday, April 28, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, Marriott Grand Ballroom, Section 5.
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 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.
(NOTE: Proposed resolutions should be considered confidential information and are intended to be viewed by 91 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 policy.)
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.
Initiating a resolution provides 91 members an opportunity to focus attention at the 91 national level on a particular issue or topic that concerns them. Participating in the Board of Governors resolutions process provides the 91 grassroots member a voice and allows you to shape College policy that impacts the practice of internal medicine.
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 Board of Governors Resolutions Guide for 91 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 online resources you must use.
Once drafted, members must submit resolutions to their Governor and/or chapter council. Chapter council approval to move resolutions forward to 91 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 theFall 2022 Board of Governors (BOG) meeting is now available. Resolutions initiated by 91 members and endorsed by a chapter council and the BOG become 91 policy when adopted by the BOR.
If you have an idea you'd like to suggest to 91, consider submitting a resolution to your Governor or local 91 chapter. Visit your 91 chapter website for more information on how to contact your Governor or chapter staff about proposing a resolution.
Chapter Members Elected to 91 Fellowship
(November 2022) We would like to congratulate our chapter members on election to Fellow of the American College of Physicians. The distinction recognizes achievements in internal medicine.
- Marshall Hoffman, MD F91
- LCDR Elizabeth M Bauer, MD F91
- Brian Daniel Tran, MD F91
- LCDR Derek T Larson, DO F91
- LCDR Joyce N Hall, MD F91
- Aaron M Tallant, MD F91
- Cory Manly, MD F91
- LCDR Michael M Skaret, MD F91
- LCDR Sara Robinson, MC USN F91
- LT Paul M Cusmano, DO F91
Fellowship is elected upon the recommendation of peers and the review of 91’s Credentials Subcommittee. They may now use the letters “F91” after their name in recognition of this honor. Please join me in congratulations!