Governor's Newsletter, Winter 2000

John J. Hoesing, MD, FACP
Governor, Nebraska Chapter

Governor-Elect - Laurel C. Preheim, MD, FACP

Laurel C. Preheim, MD, FACP, began his 1-year term as Governor-Elect, at the ACP-ASIM Annual Business Meeting in New Orleans, April 24, 1999. His 4-year term as Governor of the Nebraska Chapter begins April 15, 2000, at the Annual Session in Philadelphia. First Lady-Elect Twila Preheim, will continue to represent the Chapter at the Chapter Meetings, the Fall Conference of the Board of Governors and the ACP-ASIM Annual Sessions.

Chair-Elect Board of Regents - Rowen K. Zetterman, MD, FACP

Nebraska Chapter member Rowen K. Zetterman, MD, FACP, continues his one-year each rotation as Chair-Elect, Chair and Immediate Past Chair of the ACP-ASIM Board of Regents. Our Chapter is well-represented at the leadership level.

Governor News

John J. Hoesing, MD, FACP, Governor, Nebraska Chapter, has attended all Annual Chapter meetings, Governor's Advisory Council meetings and bi-yearly Board of Governors' meetings over the past five years.

Nebraska Chapter Laureate Award - John C. Sage, MD, FACP

The Laureate Award honors those Fellow and Masters of the College who have demonstrated by their example and conduct, an abiding commitment to excellence in medical care, education, research, and service to their community, their chapter and the ACP-ASIM.

Recipients of this award shall bear the title Laureate of the Nebraska Chapter.

Awards shall be made at the Annual Scientific Meeting. The awardee should accept this recognition in person, unless excused by the Governor. The awardee is to be nominated by a process that may originate from the Awards Committee or any member of the Chapter. The nomination must document the attributes and accomplishments of the nominee.

Awardees are generally senior physicians, that is, Fellows for at least 15 to 20 years, with a long history of excellence and peer approval in the specialty of internal medicine. Exceptional circumstances may modify these requirements.

John C. Sage, MD, FACP, the son of a distinguished physician, has long shown those qualities of uprightness and excellence in practice recognized by his peers. He has served our community and state by his wise counsel as both Secretary and President of the Nebraska ASIM.

He graduated from Carleton College in 1952 and the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 1956, where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha as a distinguished alumnus. After his internship and two years in the Army Medical Corps, he became a resident in internal medicine at Temple University under the tutelage of Dr. Tom Durant, who subsequently became President of the ACP. Dr. Sage was certified by the ABIM in 1967, 1974 and 1980. His practice has been entirely in Nebraska, and he is now the senior physician at Internal Medicine Midwest, a division of Physicians Clinic. His colleagues elected him President of the Nebraska Methodist Hospital, which also honored him with their Distinguished Service Award. He also served the State Board of Medical Examiners for nineteen years, was its president for four terms, and was a member of the Federation of State Medical Boards and elected to its presidency, as well. He has been President of the Metropolitan Omaha Medical Society and had major roles in the Board of Health, the Nebraska Children's Home, the Immanuel Home, the Guarantee Life Insurance Company and others.

Dr. Sage currently is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. John and his wife, Ruth, have two sons. They enjoy bicycling together, as well as tennis and photography.

The Nebraska Chapter is pleased to honor Dr. John C. Sage for his high ideals and his many services to our community, our state and the ACP-ASIM.

It is with distinct pleasure that the Nebraska Chapter honors John C. Sage, MD, FACP, as our 1999 Laureate. We salute and honor him on this occasion, and we wish him well in the future.

John J. Hoesing, MD, FACP
Governor, Nebraska Chapter

2000 Annual Chapter Meeting

The 2000 Annual Nebraska ACP-ASIM Chapter Meeting will be held again at Mahoney State Park, Wednesday, October 18, 2000. Please mark your calendars and arrange to attend.

Future ACP-ASIM Annual Sessions

April 13-16, 2000 Philadelphia, PA
March 29- April 1, 2001 Atlanta, GA
April 11-14, 2002 Philadelphia, PA
April 3-6, 2003San Diego, CA

ACP-ASIM Merger

The Nebraska Component of the American Society of Internal Medicine, under Richard A. Hranac, MD, FACP, President, and the Nebraska Chapter of the American College of Physicians completed a successful merger in the Fall 1999. A new and improved ACP-ASIM Nebraska Chapter will continue to serve the needs of all Nebraska Internists.

Resolutions

Any Chapter member or Committee may submit resolutions to the Governor's Council. Approved resolutions are forwarded to the ACP-ASIM Board of Governors. Successful resolutions at that level are forwarded to the ACP-ASIM Board of Regents for final approval and action.

Fellows

Advancement to Fellowship in ACP-ASIM is as hassle-free as possible and several pathways exist. Contact the Governor's office for the appropriate forms.

Newsletters

Governor's Chapter Newsletters are published three times a year and usually reflect agenda items from recent Governor's Advisory Council Meetings.

Governor's Council

The newly approved Chapter By-Laws established a Governor's Council. There will be a transition period during which time the make-up selection of the Governor's Council will be changing to comply with these By-Laws.

The Interim Governor's Advisory Council is currently composed of the following individuals:

James Armitage, MD, FACPJames O'Dell, MD, FACP
Joel Bessmer, MDWalter O'Donohue, MD, FACP
David Bouda, MD, FACPMark Omar, MD
Bo Dudley, MDLaurel Preheim, MD, FACP
Vanessa Evans, MS-4Eugene Rich, MD, FACP
Robert Grissom, MD, MACPTimothy Stivrins, MD, FACP
John Hoesing, MD, FACPEdward Taylor, MD
Richard Hranac, MD, FACPSteven Wees, MD, FACP
Timothy Mergens, MDJohn Woodruff, MD
Anne Morse, MDRowen Zetterman, MD, FACP
Kirk Muffly, MD, FACP

This body meets regularly every four months. The subsequent Chapter Newsletters will reflect agenda content.

Health and Public Policy Committee

Steven J. Wees, MD, FACP - ChairKirk Muffly, MD, FACP
Doug Jones, MDRalph Hauke, MD, FACP
John Ferry, MD, FACPTimothy Stivrins, MD, FACP

HPPC Chair, Steven J. Wees, MD, FACP, continues his active role as our advocate at the national level.

The ACP-ASIM Washington, DC office stands ready to assist any Chapter member.

Associates and Medical Students Committee

Mark D. Omar, MD - Chair
James R. O'Dell, MD, FACP
Vanessa Evans, MS-4

40% of Chapter members are Associates and Medical Students. The Chapter co-sponsors Internal Medicine Clubs, House Officer Awards and Banquets at both Creighton and Nebraska. Associate involvement in our Annual Chapter Meeting has been a big success.

Program Committee

Joel R. Bessmer, MD - ChairRichard A. Hranac, MD, FACP
Robert L. Grissom, MD, MACPLaurel C. Preheim, MD, FACP
John J. Hoesing, MD, FACPRowen K. Zetterman, MD, FACP

Program Committee Chair, Joel R. Bessmer, MD, successfully completed another great Annual Chapter Scientific Session and has many good ideas for future meetings.

A new Vice-Chair or Co-Chair format is planned to enhance continuity.

Nominations, Awards, and Laureate Committee

Robert Grissom, MD, MACP - ChairLaurel Preheim, MD, FACP
George Clifford, MD, FACPRobert Recker, MD, FACP
John Hartigan, MD, FACPBowen Taylor, MD, FACP
Walter O'Donohue, MD, FACPArthur Weaver, MD, FACP
Frederick Paustian, MD, MACPRowen Zetterman, MD, FACP

Robert L. Grissom, MD, MACP, Committee Chair, has been conferring regularly with Committee members on selection of candidates for the established Chapter Awards as well as several new awards. The Committee is also supporting Mastership in the College on a more regular basis.

Credentials Committee

The Governor's office has handled these duties.

Finance Committee

The GAC reviews financial reports and the budget on a regular basis.

"Doctors for Adults" Campaign

The national ACP-ASIM/ABIM media campaign and public relations program to increase public awareness of Internal Medicine as "Doctors for Adults" continues. A catalog of related items is available at www.doctorsforadults.com.

Chapter Office - Administrative Assistant

Stacy L. Roberts
Internal Medicine Midwest
525 N. 132nd Street, Suite 225
Omaha, NE 68154
Phone: (402) 496-2800; Fax (402) 496-0161
E-mail: jhoesing@radiks.net

Laurel C. Preheim, MD, FACP, will assume Governor duties in April 2000 and plans to staff the Chapter through his office. Leslie Schlotfeld will assume the duties as Administrative Assistant.

Leslie Schlotfeld
4101 Woolworth Avenue, Suite 111
Omaha, Nebraska 68105
Phone: (402)449-0617
E-mail: leslie.schlotfeld@med.va.gov
E-mail: laurel.preheim@med.va.gov

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Contact Information

Thomas G. Tape, MD, FACP,
Governor, Nebraska Chapter

Kris Rahm
Executive Director
Nebraska Chapter, ACP
4904 S. Sweetbriar Drive
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 339-9804 - office
(605) 321-1466 - cell
(605) 271-9227 - fax
E-mail: krisrahm@sio.midco.net

Laurie Braun
Chapter Administrative Assistant
605-331-6995
E-mail: lauriebraun@sio.midco.net