Virginia Chapter News

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 electronic response form by the deadline your ACP 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, at chapter@acpmembership.org. Thank you for your input. 

(NOTE: Proposed resolutions should be considered confidential information and are intended to be viewed by ACP 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 ACP 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 ACP members an opportunity to focus attention at the ACP national level on a particular issue or topic that concerns them. Participating in the Board of Governors resolutions process provides the ACP 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 ACP Board of Governors Resolutions Guide for ACP 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 ACP 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 ACP national. Although not official ACP 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 March 29, 2024. 

Share your good idea with us. Draft a resolution. 


Congratulations New Chapter Fellows

  • Eboselume Akhuemonkhan, MD FACP
  • CPT Griffith M Curtis, MD USA FACP
  • Sudipta Devanath, MD FACP
  • Andrew F Kohler, MD FACP
  • Vaishail Patel, MD FACP
  • Michael Kong Siu, MD FACP
  • Mauricio Daniel Arrien, MD FACP
  • Bereket H Asgedom, MD FACP
  • Brad B Hendricks, DO FACP
  • Siddharth Khanna, MBBS FACP
  • Nurudeen S Lawani, DO FACP
  • Mary-Ellen Mick, DO FACP

(February 2024) Congratulations to the Chapter's new Fellows. Fellowship in the College is an honor. Being an FACP® is a distinction earned from colleagues who recognize your accomplishments and achievements over and above the practice of medicine. The most important considerations for ACP Fellowship are excellence and contributions made to both medicine and to the broader community in which the internal medicine physician lives and practices. 


White Coats on Call: 2024 Lobby Day

(January 2024) If you are interested in attending the MSV White Coats on Call Lobby Day as an ACP member, please register using the link below.  The Virginia Chapter members will attend on February 7th. Lobby Day is in Richmond and a dynamic opportunity to advocate for important issues that the physicians of Virginia face.MSV WCOC/LOBBY DAY

February 7, 2024 | Richmond, VA

REGISTER HERE


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 ACP’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 here.

Evelyn Bargmann Clinical Skills Center Ophthalmoscopic Skills  
Alan Dow Highlights Internal Medicine Meeting 2024 Highlights and Doctor's Dilemma®: The Finals Saturday, April 20, 2024
Jeannine Engel Meet the Professor Outpatient Coding: Getting Paid for What You Do Friday, April 19, 2024
William Fox Panel Policy Strategies for Strengthening Physician-Led, Team-Based Care Saturday, April 20, 2024
Simon Lehtinen Clinical Skills Center Ophthalmoscopic Skills  
Anthony Marino Clinical Skills Center Ophthalmoscopic Skills  
Stephanie Marioneaux Meet the Professor Ophthalmology for the Internal Medicine Physician Saturday, April 20, 2024
Andrew Parsons Clinical Skills Center Ophthalmoscopic Skills  
Amit Patel Meet the Professor Understanding Valvular Heart Disease Friday, April 19, 2024
Rebecca Pauly Clinical Workshop Know Yourself: Communicate Your Personal and Professional Message Friday, April 19, 2024
Leslie-Ann Williams Panel Best Practices in Patient-Centered Care Thursday, April 18, 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 ACP members and endorsed by a chapter council and the BOG become ACP policy when adopted by the BOR.

If you have an idea you would like to suggest to ACP, consider submitting a resolution to your Governor or local ACP chapter. Visit the advocacy section of your ACP chapter website for more information on how to propose a resolution.


Congratulations New Chapter Fellows

  • Attique Samdani, MD
  • Andrew Core, MBBCh FACP
  • Sharat Kumar Narayanan, MBBS FACP

(November 2023) Congratulations to the Chapter's new Fellows. Fellowship in the College is an honor. Being an FACP® is a distinction earned from colleagues who recognize your accomplishments and achievements over and above the practice of medicine. The most important considerations for ACP 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 – Gold Winner

Chapter Excellence Award Bronze We are pleased to announce that our chapter is in receipt of the Gold Level of the 2023 Chapter Excellence Award! The award recognizes truly extraordinary chapters that surpass excellence in chapter management. We are in the company of 54 other outstanding chapters. In order to achieve the Gold Level of the Chapter Excellence Award, chapters must meet nineteen Bronze criteria, seventeen Silver criteria and multiple Gold level activities. Criteria include such activities as having a legislative action plan or agenda, holding a volunteerism/community service activity, holding multiple stand-alone meetings, having revenue sources outside of dues and meeting registration fees, implementing a strategic plan, implementing a formal recruitment and retention plan and measuring outcomes, conducting various activities for Medical Students, Residents and Early Career Physicians.

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

  • Katharine Best Burmaster, MD FACP
  • Trishana Glover, MD FACP
  • Hardawan A Hassan, MD FACP
  • Ankit Madan, MBBS MD FACP

(July 2023) Congratulations to the Chapter's new Fellows. Fellowship in the College is an honor. Being an FACP® is a distinction earned from colleagues who recognize your accomplishments and achievements over and above the practice of medicine. The most important considerations for ACP 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 ACP members an opportunity to focus attention at the ACP national level on a particular issue or topic that concerns them. Participating in the Board of Governors resolutions process provides the ACP 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 ACP Board of Governors Resolutions Guide for ACP 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 ACP 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 ACP 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 October 16, 2023.  

Share your good idea with us. Draft a resolution.


July Chapter News

(July 2023)The Virginia Chapter is a busy and engaged group with numerous activities offered to the membership.  To streamline communications a bit, you will receive a monthly update email with dates, links and important information.

The Wellbeing Committee has introduced a new Virginia Chapter Journal Club!  The first meeting will be on August 17th at 7pm.  This will be a 30-minute Zoom meeting led by Dr. Catherine Derber, one of the Chapter Wellbeing Champions.  The Journal Club will meet in August, October, January, March, and May on the third Thursday of the month at 7pm.  Articles will be chosen and reviewed by the Wellbeing Committee. Information about the article will be shared prior to the meeting with those who have registered. This is a great opportunity to connect with your colleagues and discuss an interesting medical topic.  

Upcoming Webinars

ACP Board Review Course 
(hosted by ACP Washington Chapter)
July 19-21, 2023 - MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

Virginia ACP Journal Club
August 17, 2023, 7pm - REGISTER HERE

Virginia ACP Journal Club
October 19, 2023, 7pm - REGISTER HERE

Upcoming Meetings

2023 Annual Scientific Meeting September 22 – 23, 2023 (full day on Friday, half day on Saturday)
Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa, Short Pump

REGISTER & MEETING HUB

HOTEL RESERVATIONS (group rate expires on 8/31/23)

2023 Annual Student Meeting & Poster Competition September 23, 2023
Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa, Short Pump

REGISTER & MEETING HUB

2023 Annual Resident Virtual Meeting & Poster Competition October 21, 2023
Zoom - REGISTER HERE

IM2024 April 18 – 20, 2024
Boston, MA

Other Important Dates

Student Abstract Submission Deadline July 21, 2023
Submit your abstracts soon!  The abstracts will be reviewed and those that are chosen will be invited to participate in the Poster Competition at the September meeting in Richmond.

ONLINE SUBMISSION FORM

Resident Abstract Submission Deadline August 18, 2023
Submit your abstracts soon!  The abstracts will be reviewed and those that are chosen will be invited to participate in the virtual competition in October.

ONLINE SUBMISSION FORM

2023 Annual Meeting Group Room Rate at the Hilton Richmond expiresAugust 31, 2023

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

MSV Meeting October 13 – 14, 2023
Norfolk

Links to ACP Resources

I.M. Emotional Support Hub

Financial Well-being

Integrating Behavioral and Mental Health into Primary Care

Independent Practice Resources

Substance Use Disorder Education

*Beginning on June 27, 2023, the DEA requires a one-time attestation of training on management of substance use disorders (SUDs) prior to renewal of a DEA registration.


BOR Action on Spring 2023 BOG Resolutions

(June 2023) summary of Board of Regents (BOR) actions on resolutions debated at the Spring 2023 Board of Governors (BOG) meeting is now available. Resolutions initiated by ACP members and endorsed by a chapter council and the BOG become ACP policy when adopted by the BOR.


Chapter Members Elected to ACP 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.

Somaya Albhaisi, MBBCh MD FACP

Justin A Billings, MD FACP

Harshit Dua, MD FACP

Ali Hussain, MD FACP

Arun Kumar, MBBS FACP

Waqas Memon, MD FACP

Aaron E Mills, DO FACP

Mohamed Taha, MD FACP

Joanna A Young, DO FACP

Kavita D Imrit-Thomas, DO FACP

Georgia N McIntosh, MD FACP

Jonas M Rawlins, DO FACP

Amer Aldamouk, MD FACP

Leul A Mulugeta, MD FACP

Maulik Panchal, MD FACP

Annu N Pullarkat, MBBS FACP

Fellowship is elected upon the recommendation of peers and the review of ACP’s Credentials Subcommittee. They may now use the letters “FACP” 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.

Stephanie Chang Virginia Panel Annals of Internal Medicine: Recent Articles That You Should Know About Saturday, April 29, 2023
Alan Dow Virginia Internal Medicine Highlights Internal Medicine Meeting 2023 Highlights and Doctor's Dilemma®: The Finals Saturday, April 29, 2023
Alan Dow Virginia Panel Providing Women’s Healthcare in a Post-Dobbs America: What Internal Medicine Needs to Know Friday, April 28, 2023
Lisa Ellis Virginia Panel Everyone Is a Leader in Transforming the Culture of Medicine Friday, April 28, 2023
Jeannine Engel Virginia Meet the Professor Outpatient Coding: Getting Paid for What You Do Friday, April 28, 2023
Megan Lemay Virginia Internal Medicine Highlights Internal Medicine Meeting 2023 Highlights and Doctor's Dilemma®: The Finals Saturday, April 29, 2023
Stephanie Mayer Virginia Multiple Small Feedings of the Mind Multiple Small Feedings of the Mind: Nephrology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology Friday, April 28, 2023
Danielle Noreika Virginia Meet the Professor Case Studies in End-of-Life Care Saturday, April 29, 2023
Rebecca Pauly Virginia Clinical Workshop Personal Branding: Knowing and Promoting You Saturday, April 29, 2023

If you’re attending IMM23, please join us at our DC, Maryland, and Virginia Chapters Reception—8:00-9:30 p.m., The Whiskey House, 420 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA.


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 electronic response form by the deadline your ACP 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 ACP 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 ACP 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 ACP members an opportunity to focus attention at the ACP national level on a particular issue or topic that concerns them. Participating in the Board of Governors resolutions process provides the ACP 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 ACP Board of Governors Resolutions Guide for ACP 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 ACP 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 ACP 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 Fall 2022 Board of Governors (BOG) meeting is now available. Resolutions initiated by ACP members and endorsed by a chapter council and the BOG become ACP policy when adopted by the BOR.

If you have an idea you'd like to suggest to ACP, consider submitting a resolution to your Governor or local ACP chapter. Visit your ACP chapter website for more information on how to contact your Governor or chapter staff about proposing a resolution.


Chapter Members Elected to ACP 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.

  • Anthony L Marino, MD FACP
  • Atefeh Azad, MD FACP
  • Sandeep Konka, MD FACP
  • Evan M Meadors, MD FACP
  • Brijesh B Patel, MD FACP

Fellowship is elected upon the recommendation of peers and the review of ACP’s Credentials Subcommittee. They may now use the letters “FACP” after their name in recognition of this honor. Please join me in congratulations!


Congratulations Ann Tennett on ACP Award for a Distinguished Contribution by ACP National or Chapter Staff

(October 2022) We are excited to share that the Awards Committee and the Board of Regents have approved Ann Tennett to receive an award recognition during the 2023 Internal Medicine Meeting in San Diego, California.

This award is bestowed to a former or retired national or chapter staff member of the American College of Physicians for distinguished contributions to ACP.

One of the goals of the American College of Physicians is to “recognize excellence and distinguished contributions to internal medicine.” As a way of achieving this goal, the College offers 21 awards and a number of Masterships each year. Annually, awardees and MACPs are honored at the Convocation ceremony held during the Internal Medicine meeting.