May 2026
In this month’s communication, we celebrate the success of ACP’s Internal Medicine Meeting 2026. We are pleased to share highlights from a week filled with educational and networking experiences that brought together our global community. Thank you to everyone who attended both in-person and virtually. It was a pleasure connecting with our members.
ACP provides attendance certificates to all 2026 Internal Medicine Meeting attendees (in-person or virtual). Follow these 4 steps to easily download your certificate:
- Log in to your ACP account.
- Click on this link.
- Confirm your name as it should appear on the certificate.
- Click "Submit."
Planning is well underway for the next meeting. Be sure to mark your calendars for Internal Medicine Meeting 2027, April 15-17, in Los Angeles, California! This exciting event promises to deliver both new and returning educational and networking opportunities. Register to take advantage of the early savings and start your planning.
ACP is pleased to announce that LeRoi Hicks, MD, MPH, MACP, has been appointed by the Board of Regents as the next Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of ACP. Dr. Hicks will assume the position on July 6, 2026. Dr. Hicks will succeed Darilyn Moyer, MD, MACP, ACP’s current Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, and the longest-serving female physician to lead a medical specialty society in the U.S.
ACP is accepting applications for the 2026-27 Global Physician Scholar Program through June 1. Be sure to read this issue’s featured interview from 2024-25 Global Physician Scholar Dr. Noora Alhajri. Additionally, nominations for the ACP Inspirational Global Member Award and other honors are open through July 1. The College offers many awards and a number of Masterships each year to recognize outstanding contributions in medicine, teaching, research, public service, leadership, and medical volunteerism. Consider submitting your nomination or sharing the information with a colleague today.
ACP has introduced a new member-exclusive program designed to support and empower women physicians at every stage of their careers. The Women in Medicine (WIM) Professional Development Initiative is a longitudinal program designed to build leadership and communication skills through personalized coaching and peer connection opportunities.
We invite you to explore the features and opportunities highlighted in this communication and hope they inspire continued connection and engagement within our global internal medicine community.
Sincerely,
Wendy Rivera-Craig
Manager, Global Relations
American College of Physicians
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