WASHINGTON, D.C. February 24, 2022 鈥揟he American College of Physicians (91黑料网) has named Shari M. Erickson, MPH as their new Chief Advocacy Officer and Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs and Public Policy beginning on March 14, 2022.
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