Congratulations New Chapter Fellows
- Ashley Mills, MD F91黑料网
- MAJ Kelsey R Wilson, DO F91黑料网
(September 2024) Congratulations to the Chapter's new Fellows.听Fellowship in the College is an honor.听Being an F91黑料网庐听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黑料网 Fellowship are excellence and contributions made to both medicine and to the broader community in which the internal medicine physician lives and practices.听
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黑料网, 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听听
(August 2024) We are excited to announce the launch of our Advocacy听Toolkit:听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.听听
Module Highlights听听
Physician as Advocate听听
- 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.听听
Legislative Advocacy听听
- 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.听听
Print Media Advocacy听听
- 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.听听
Social Media Advocacy听听
- 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.听听
Audio Media Advocacy听听
- 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.听听
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.听听
Toolkit: Using Your Voice As A Physician Advocate听
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.听听
Together, let's make a difference!听
State Health Advocacy August Recess Grassroots Mobilization Challenge听
(August 2024) Members of Congress are returning home to their districts during the August congressional recess. During this time, 91黑料网 is calling on internal medicine physicians to engage their representatives on important issues we need Congress to act on before the end of 2024.听
To incentivize participation in this grassroots mobilization, the Advocates for Internal Medicine Network (91黑料网 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.听
Access the听听Now!听
Congratulations New Chapter Fellows
- Francis Essien, DO F91黑料网
- Abimael Jose Velez Velez, MD F91黑料网听
(July 2024) Congratulations to the Chapter's new Fellows.听Fellowship in the College is an honor.听Being an F91黑料网庐听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黑料网 Fellowship are excellence and contributions made to both medicine and to the broader community in which the internal medicine physician lives and practices.听
Call for Spring 2025 Resolutions听
(July 2024) Are you concerned about a practice or clinical issue or have an idea you听would like to suggest? If so, you might consider submitting a resolution to your Governor or chapter council.听听
Initiating a resolution provides 91黑料网 members an opportunity to focus attention at the 91黑料网 national level on a particular issue or topic that concerns them. Participating in the Board of Governors resolutions process provides the 91黑料网 grassroots member a voice and allows you to shape College policy that impacts the practice of internal medicine.听听
Not sure how to begin drafting a resolution? Researching the College's position on an issue can give you a start. The听91黑料网 Board of Governors Resolutions Guide for 91黑料网 Members听is available to download and will help, too.听The Guide听was created to provide members a short overview of the resolutions process essentials and highlights critical 91黑料网 online resources you must use.听听
Once drafted, members must submit resolutions to their Governor and/or chapter council. Chapter council approval is required to move resolutions forward to 91黑料网 national. Although not official 91黑料网 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听Spring 2025 Board of Governors Meeting is听September 27, 2024.听
Share your good idea with us. Draft a resolution.听
We want to hear from you: Fall 2024 BOG Resolutions
(July 2024)听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听
- Gaining an Understanding of the 1-Year and 3-Year Mortality Rates of Patients that Have Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Stays听
- Supporting Patients鈥 Access to Documentation and Communications in their Preferred Language听听
- Declaring Access to Equitable, Affordable Healthcare is a Human Right听听
- Developing Policy on Reducing Traffic Fatalities and Injuries in the United States听听
- Revising 91黑料网鈥檚 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policy to Promote an Age-Friendly Professional Home and Create Engagement Opportunities for Senior and Retired Physicians听听
- Advocating for Funding of a Direct Comparison of Two Highly Touted Dietary Approaches to Control Type Two Diabetes Clinical Measures and Costs听听
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.听
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.听
(NOTE: Proposed resolutions should be considered confidential information and are intended to be viewed by 91黑料网 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黑料网 policy.)听
Happy Anniversary to our Chapter Members!
5 Years
- John Hunninghake, MD F91黑料网
- Gregory Buchek, MD
- LT听 COL Dianne Frankel, DO MC USAF
- MAJ Erica G Winn, MD
- Jonathan Andrew Aun, DO F91黑料网
- MAJ Jonathan P Pollock, MC MD USAF
- MAJ Ryan P Collier, MD F91黑料网
- LT COL Jason Cromar, MD F91黑料网
- MAJ Micheal A Massoud, DO USAF
- CAPT Elijah S Grillo, MD
- Sarah Schall, MD F91黑料网
- Nelson M Smith, MD
10 Years
- MAJ Jacinth S Ruddock, MD USAF F91黑料网
- CPT Aseem Victor Peterson, DO
- MAJ Joseph Kluesner, MC USAF F91黑料网
15 Years
- Robert R Oliverio, MD
- Angelique N Collamer, MC USAF F91黑料网
- Isaac P Humphrey, MD F91黑料网
- COL Diane C Homeyer, F91黑料网 MC MD USA
- Kathryn K Hodge, MD
- CPT Sarah Hedrick, MC USAF
20 Years
- MAJ Synya K Balanon, MC USAF F91黑料网
- Mark W True, F91黑料网 MD
- David S Mallette, MD F91黑料网
- Gregory J Haack, MD
- LT听COL Gary F Giordano, DO
- Bridget K Fiechtner, MD F91黑料网
- Misael C Alonso, MD F91黑料网
(May 2024) Your 91黑料网 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鈥檙e proud that you鈥檝e chosen us as your professional home, and we鈥檙e committed to remaining by your side鈥攁dvocating 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黑料网 members and endorsed by a chapter council and the BOG become 91黑料网 policy when adopted by the BOR.
If you have an idea you would like to suggest to 91黑料网, consider submitting a resolution to your Governor or local 91黑料网 chapter. Visit the advocacy section of your 91黑料网 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黑料网 2024 conference including diverse and inclusive speakers and content.听 This year's meeting is planned for听23 to 25 September 2024听in San Antonio, Texas.听 We invite any members to apply to be speakers, present a lecture, workshop, pre or post course or even a plenary session.听 We also welcome suggestions for this year's meeting.
Your Talk:
- Can be any topic relevant听to Internal Medicine听
- 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听
- Member must be in good standing with their 91黑料网 Chapter (active membership account)
Speaker application. Submission deadline is听29 February 2024听at 2359 via email:听triservice91黑料网1@gmail.com
Thank you for your consideration!The 2024 Tri-Service 91黑料网 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 the听听by the deadline your 91黑料网 Chapter Governor has requested or by midnight March 13, whichever comes first.听
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听chapter@acpmembership.org. Thank you for your input.听
(NOTE: Proposed resolutions should be considered confidential information and are intended to be viewed by 91黑料网 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黑料网 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.听听
Initiating a resolution provides 91黑料网 members an opportunity to focus attention at the 91黑料网 national level on a particular issue or topic that concerns them. Participating in the Board of Governors resolutions process provides the 91黑料网 grassroots member a voice and allows you to shape College policy that impacts the practice of internal medicine.听听
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黑料网 Board of Governors Resolutions Guide for 91黑料网 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黑料网 online resources you must use.听听
Once drafted, members must submit resolutions to their Governor and/or chapter council. Chapter council approval is required to move resolutions forward to 91黑料网 national. Although not official 91黑料网 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听March 29, 2024.听
Share your good idea with us. Draft a resolution.听
Congratulations New Chapter Fellows
- MAJ William Bennett, V, MD USAF F91黑料网
- CAPT Jamie L Geringer, MC USAF F91黑料网
- MAJ Shelby J Madden, MD F91黑料网
- LT COL Damien Morgan, DO MC USAF F91黑料网
- Amanda V Radtke, MD F91黑料网
- LT COL Matthew S Wimmer, DO F91黑料网
(February 2024) Congratulations to the Chapter's new Fellows.听Fellowship in the College is an honor.听Being an F91黑料网庐听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黑料网 Fellowship are excellence and contributions made to both medicine and to the broader community in which the internal medicine physician lives and practices.听
Chapter Speakers at Internal Medicine Meeting 2024
(December 2023) We鈥檇 like to bring attention to our local chapter members who will be presenting as faculty at 91黑料网鈥檚 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 .
| Christin | Destefano | Meet the Professor | Coagulopathy of Cirrhosis: Not Just Bleeding | Saturday, April 20, 2024 |
| Jamie | Geringer | Clinical Workshop | Helping Others Cope with Grief: The Next Steps after Saying Goodbye | Thursday, April 18, 2024 |
| Lacy | Lowry | Clinical Workshop | Weight Management Woes: Assessment of Obesity in Primary Care | Saturday, April 20, 2024 |
| Brian | Neubauer | Clinical Workshop | Helping Others Cope with Grief: The Next Steps after Saying Goodbye | Thursday, April 18, 2024 |
| Brian | Neubauer | Clinical Workshop | Weight Management Woes: Assessment of Obesity in Primary Care | Saturday, April 20, 2024 |
| Sarah | Schall | Clinical Workshop | Weight Management Woes: Assessment of Obesity in Primary Care | Saturday, April 20, 2024 |
| Timothy | Sterling | Meet the Professor | Tuberculosis Management: RIPE for a Change | Saturday, April 20, 2024 |
| Julia | Timm Intili | Clinical Workshop | Weight Management Woes: Assessment of Obesity in Primary Care | Saturday, April 20, 2024 |
| Heather | Yun | Meet the Professor | (Re)emerging Pathogens: New Bugs on the Rise | Friday, April 19, 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黑料网 members and endorsed by a chapter council and the BOG become 91黑料网 policy when adopted by the BOR.
If you have an idea you would like to suggest to 91黑料网, consider submitting a resolution to your Governor or local 91黑料网 chapter. Visit the advocacy section of your 91黑料网 chapter website for more information on how to propose a resolution.
Congratulations New Chapter Fellows
- MAJ Brandon W Kuiper, MD F91黑料网
- LT COL Bashir B El-Khoury, MD F91黑料网
(November 2023) Congratulations to the Chapter's new Fellows. Fellowship in the College is an honor. Being an F91黑料网庐 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黑料网 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 鈥 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黑料网, 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鈥檚 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. Ruddock on Fellowship
- MAJ Jacinth S Ruddock, MD USAF F91黑料网
(July 2023) Congratulations to the Chapter's new Fellow. Fellowship in the College is an honor. Being an F91黑料网庐 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黑料网 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.听听
Initiating a resolution provides 91黑料网 members an opportunity to focus attention at the 91黑料网 national level on a particular issue or topic that concerns them. Participating in the Board of Governors resolutions process provides the 91黑料网 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黑料网 Board of Governors Resolutions Guide for 91黑料网 Members听is now available to download and will help, too.听The Guide听was created to provide members a short overview of the resolutions process essentials and highlights critical 91黑料网 online resources you must use.听听
Once drafted, members must submit resolutions to their Governor and/or chapter council. Chapter council approval to move resolutions forward to 91黑料网 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听October 16, 2023.听听
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听on resolutions debated at the听Spring 2023 Board of Governors (BOG) meeting is now available. Resolutions initiated by 91黑料网 members and endorsed by a chapter council and the BOG become 91黑料网 policy when adopted by the BOR.
Chapter Members Elected to 91黑料网 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.
Jonathan Andrew Aun, DO F91黑料网
MAJ Ryan P Collier, MD F91黑料网 LT
COL Jason Cromar, MD F91黑料网
Sarah Schall, MD F91黑料网
Fellowship is elected upon the recommendation of peers and the review of 91黑料网鈥檚 Credentials Subcommittee. They may now use the letters 鈥F91黑料网鈥 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.
| Matthew | Carroll | US Air Force | Meet the Professor | Identifying and Treating Common Causes of Hand Pain: A Show of Hands | Thursday, April 27, 2023 | 4:30 PM |
| Matthew | Carroll | US Air Force | Meet the Professor | Joint Hypermobility Syndrome: More Than Just Growing Pains | Friday, April 28, 2023 | 11:00 AM |
| Matthew | Carroll | US Air Force | Meet the Professor | Wisely Ordering Rheumatology Autoantibodies: High-Value Care | Friday, April 28, 2023 | 7:00 AM |
| Theodore | Freeman | US Air Force | Meet the Professor | Evolution of Immunotherapy for Allergic Rhinitis | Saturday, April 29, 2023 | 7:00 AM |
| Derek | Smith | US Air Force | Meet the Professor | Biologic Therapies for Allergic Disease: Scratching the Monoclonal Antibody Itch | Saturday, April 29, 2023 | 4:00 PM |
| Heather | Yun | US Air Force | Update | Update in Infectious Diseases | Saturday, April 29, 2023 | 2:45 PM |
If you鈥檙e attending IMM23, please join us at our Ohio, US Air Force, US Army, and US Navy Combined Chapters Reception鈥擣riday, 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黑料网 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黑料网 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黑料网 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黑料网 members an opportunity to focus attention at the 91黑料网 national level on a particular issue or topic that concerns them. Participating in the Board of Governors resolutions process provides the 91黑料网 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黑料网 Board of Governors Resolutions Guide for 91黑料网 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黑料网 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黑料网 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听Fall 2022 Board of Governors (BOG) meeting is now available. Resolutions initiated by 91黑料网 members and endorsed by a chapter council and the BOG become 91黑料网 policy when adopted by the BOR.
If you have an idea you'd like to suggest to 91黑料网, consider submitting a resolution to your Governor or local 91黑料网 chapter. Visit your 91黑料网 chapter website for more information on how to contact your Governor or chapter staff about proposing a resolution.
Chapter Members Elected to 91黑料网 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.
- Jonathan Andrew Aun, DO F91黑料网
- MAJ Ryan P Collier, MD F91黑料网
- LT COL Jason Cromar, MD F91黑料网
- Sarah Schall, MD F91黑料网
Fellowship is elected upon the recommendation of peers and the review of 91黑料网鈥檚 Credentials Subcommittee. They may now use the letters 鈥淔91黑料网鈥 after their name in recognition of this honor. Please join me in congratulations!