Biographical Sketch and Vision Statement for New Governor-elect
James Matthew Neal, MD, MBA, CPE, FACE, FACP
Congratulations to the Indiana Chapter Governor-Elect, James Matthew Neal, MD, MBA, CPE, FACE, FACP. He will start his four-year term as Governor in the Spring of 2012. As Governor, Dr. Neal will serve as the official representative of the College for the Indiana Chapter, providing a link between members at the local level and leadership at the national level. In the meantime, Dr. Neal will be working closely with Dr. Sha, the current Governor, and College staff to learn about the College and his duties as Governor. To learn more about Dr. Neal, below is his bio and vision statement for the chapter.
J. Matthew Neal
EDUCATION: BS (Biochemistry), Indiana University, 1983; MD, Indiana University, 1987; MBA, University of Massachusetts, 2005; Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Drexel University, 2006
POST DOCTORAL TRAINING: Residency, Internal Medicine, Ball Memorial Hospital, 1990; Fellowship (Endocrinology), Indiana University, 1993. CERTIFICATION: Internal Medicine; Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism
PRESENT POSITION: Program Director, Internal Medicine and Designated Institutional Official for Graduate Medical Education, Ball Memorial Hospital; Chairman, Department of Medicine, Ball Memorial Hospital
ACP ACTIVITIES: Fellow, ACP, 1996; Councilor, ACP IN Chapter, 2000-present; Advisor, ACP Indiana Chapter Associates’ Council, 2000-present; Annual Meeting Chapter Fund-Raiser, 2009; Presentation "Best Practices in Diabetes Mellitus." ACP Indiana Chapter Meeting, Indianapolis, 2003; "Best Practices in Thyroid Nodules," ACP Indiana Chapter Associates Meeting, 2003; "Lipid Management Workshop," ACP Indiana Chapter Meeting, Indianapolis, 2005; "Medical Writing Workshop for Physicians," ACP Indiana Chapter Meeting, 2008
HOSPITAL/COMMUNITY SERVICE: Department of Medicine Executive Committee, 1997-present; BMH Research Committee, 2004-present; Vice Chair, Department of Medicine, Ball Memorial Hospital, 2004-present; Member, Radiation Safety Committee, 2010-present; Volunteer, WalkAmerica, 2010; Member, Graduate Medical Education Committee, 1996-present; Senior faculty advisor, IU School of Medicine, 2003-present
OTHER APPOINTMENTS: Volunteer Clinical Professor of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine; Director of CME, Ball Memorial Hospital; President, Association of Medical Educators of Indiana (AMEI)
AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL INTEREST AND EXPERTISE: Medical education, quality management in diabetes care, medical writing, presentation skills, general endocrinology, medicolegal issues
Vision Statement
The world today presents many challenges as we attempt to define our roles as internists and not be “left in the dust” as physician roles evolve and change. With health care reform on the horizon and the increasing fragmentation of medical specialization, we must continue efforts to re-define ourselves as internists—highly educated individuals who should be at the forefront of medical leadership. As technology continues to make its inroads into clinical practice, we must embrace it and utilize it to provide the best quality measures for tomorrow. As a lifelong educator who is heavily involved in medical education, my major goal is to facilitate the development of internists as the leaders of tomorrow—scholars who are well trained in clinical medicine, business of medicine, credentialing, and quality management. The passion for such knowledge must be kindled early on and continue through the internist’s career.
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Contact Information
Indiana Chapter Governor:
J. Matthew Neal, MD, MBA, CPE, FACP, FACE
Email: jneal6@iuhealth.org
(765) 747-4350; Fax (765) 751-1451
Donna Seawards
Executive Director
Email: donnaseawards@gmail.com
Ph: 224-356-6101
Chapter Address:
4319 West Clara Lane, PMB #288
Muncie, Indiana 47304
