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
- Nathanael Adjei-Kyeremeh, MD FACP
- Nazim Bal, DO FACP
- Brian Fung, MD FACP
- Dana Osburn, DO FACP
- Alvin G Wong, MD FACP
- Christine E Firth, MD FACP
- Leigh Anne A Goodman, DO FACP
- Aaron D Knudson, DO FACP
- Aaron J Price, MD 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.
Chapter Elections: Governor's Advisory Council
(January 2024) The Arizona ACP Chapter is looking for interested members to fill vacancies for the Secretary and Treasurer Officer Positions as well as two Members-at-Large to serve on the Governor's Advisory Council. The role of the Secretary includes attending all meetings of the Council and of the Membership and to record, or supervise the recording of, the minutes of all meetings. Additionally, the Secretary with the Executive Director ensures the completion of these duties for the standing Committees of the Chapter should it be required. The Secretary is also the chair of the Communications Committee for the chapter. The role of the Treasurer is Chairperson of the Chapter’s Finance Committee. The Treasurer is the fiduciary responsible for appropriate financial reports and actions as directed by the Governor and the Governor’s Advisory Council. This includes working with the Executive Director to pay appropriate expenses of the chapter. The Treasurer reports to the Council, as requested but at least annually, on the financial condition of the Chapter. Members-at-Large serve as voting members of the Governor's Advisory Council at all meetings that influence the Chapter. At-large members serve for two-year term and may be re-elected for multiple subsequent two-year terms to serve on Governor's Advisory Council. At-Large members may also be asked to serve on standing committees and/or ad hoc task forces as needed. Expectations in addition to the duties in the primary role: Active participation in the regional and national ACP meetings. Participation in Governor's Advisory Council meetings. Expected time commitment: at least 1-4 hours monthly. As per our bylaws, a goal in filling these positions is as follows:The Council shall reflect, to the extent possible, the Chapter’s membership composition of various practice types (academic, private practice), gender, location (urban, rural), ethnicity, and diverse training backgrounds.Requirements: Members, Fellow, or Master of the Arizona Chapter ACP with a willingness to serve the College. Be able and willing to sign ACP Arizona's conflict of interest policy, linked here. (required for all GAC members). Apply, or be nominated, using the form linked below (includes a current CV upload).Deadline for Nominations: February 15th, 2024To Nominate or Apply: Please submit nominations via THIS LINK. Self nominations are acceptable.
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.
Adebisi Alli DO MS
Pre-course - ACP Quality Improvement Leadership Training: Best Practices to Achieve Meaningful and Sustainable Improvement
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Adebisi Alli DO MS
PanelHow to Improve Clinician Belonging and Inclusion
Friday, April 19, 2024
Juliana Kling MD MPH
Meet the Professor - Menopause Management for the Internal Medicine Physician: Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, and the Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Scott Litin MD
Meet the Professor - Presentation Skills for Physicians: Making Your Next Teaching Presentation Go Better Than Your Last
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Tabitha Moe MD
Pre-course - Cardiology for Internal Medicine Physicians 2024: The Key Points
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Eladio Pereira MD
Panel - Helping Health Care Heal: Reducing Barriers to Physicians Receiving Mental Health 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
- Bereket A Guangul, MD FACP
- Shiv Bagga, MBBS FACP
- Obinna P Egbo, MD FHM FACP
- Chad R Nelson, MD FACP
- James Whitfill, MD 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
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
- Shradha Gupta, MD FACP
- Pirkash Kumar, MD FACP
- Ijeoma Uche, 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.
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.
Newly Updated Bylaws!
(July 2023) Newly updated this Summer! Take a look at our revised Bylaws.
Call for 2023 ACP Arizona Nominations!
Recognize a deserving Arizona physician for one of the following awards:
- Internal Medicine Physician of the Year
- Volunteerism and Community Service Award
- Early Career Physician of the Year
- Educator of the Year
- Hospitalist of the Year
- Leader of the Year
- Researcher of the Year
- Resident of the Year
- Medical Student of the Year
- Women in Medicine
- Morton Fuchs Community-Based Education Memorial Award
Details on each award and how to submit a nomination are found HERE.
Deadline for nomination is August 31, 2023.
Call for Posters & Abstracts: 2023 Arizona Chapter Meeting
Open to Resident/Fellow and Medical Student Members
View the FULL COMPETITION DETAILS.
Submit a poster/abstract using the ARIZONA CHAPTER POSTER & ABSTRACT FORM.
Poster & Abstract Submission Deadline:
Friday, September 1, 2023 at 11:59 pm EST
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.
Nathan L Delafield, MD FACP
Saroja Vanacharla, MBBS FACP
Sandra K Yuh, MD FACP
Christina R Bergin, MD FACP
Paden C Hendrickson, MD FACP
Nina Maulik Shah, DO
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!
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.
- Ashwini Arjuna, MD, FACP
- Constantine G Moschonas, MD, FACP
- Suraj Muley, MBBS, FACP
- Yagnesh B Patel, MBchB, FACP
- Juan G Pena, MD, FACP
- Dan Inder S Sraow, MD, FACP
- Benjamin D Johnson, DO, FACP
- Patress Ann Persons, 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 Dr. Paslidis and Dr. Thajudeen on Mastership
(October 2022) We are excited to share that the Mastership Committee and the Board of Regents have approved Nick J. Paslidis, MD, MACP and Bijin Thajudeen, MD, MACP to receive an award recognition during the 2023 Internal Medicine Meeting in San Diego, California.
Those awarded Mastership shall be Fellows who have been selected because of “integrity, positions of honor, impact in practice or in medical research, or other attainments in science or in the art of medicine.” Mastership must be awarded to highly accomplished persons demonstrating impact in practice, leadership, or in medical research. Evidence of their achievements can come from many types of endeavors, such as renown within their field and/or ACP chapter, research, education, health care initiatives, volunteerism, administrative positions, care of patients, and service to their community.
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. A list of past awardees and MACPs may be found online.