Meet Our New Governor-elect

Congratulations to the Brazil Chapter Governor-Elect, Jose L. Bonamigo, MD, FACP. Our new Governor-elect (GE) will do a year of training as a Governor-elect and then will start his four-year term as Governor in the Spring of 2018. As Governor, Dr. Bonamigo will serve as the official representative of the College for the Brazil Chapter, providing a link between members at the local level and leadership at the national level. In the meantime, Dr. Bonamigo will be working closely with Dr. Grunspun (the current Governor) and College staff to learn about the College and his duties as Governor. To learn more about the new GE, feel free to read his bio below.

Jose L. Bonamigo, MD, FACP

Education: Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre

Post Doctoral Training: Internal Medicine Residency, Hematology Fellowship

Certification: Brazilian Board certification in Internal Medicine and Hematology

Present Position: Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Hospital. Israelita Albert Einstein

ACP Chapter Activities/Leadership Activities: Treasurer, ACP Brazil Chapter 2014-2018, Executive Comm., Brazilian Chap. Annual Meeting, 2014 and 2016

ACP National Activities: Annual meetings attended: 2013-2017, ACP Hospitalist Editorial Advisory Board 2013-2014, Fellowship: 2016

Other Appointments/Activities: Treasurer, Brazilian Med. Association, 2011-2014, re-elected 2014-2017, Board. Member, National Comm. of Medical Residency, Ministry of Education of Brazil

Areas of Professional Interest/Expertise: Internal Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Hematology