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Lesleigh A. Box, MD, MPH, FACP, ACP Governor

Lesleigh A. Box, MD, MPH, FACP, ACP Governor

 Save-The-Date For The 2027 ACP Idaho Chapter Meeting

We are looking forward to seeing you at the upcoming meeting May 14 – 16, 2027 to be held at ICOM in Meridian, ID and we appreciate them accommodating us again. We have a great line-up of speakers and activities and CME available.

On the Agenda: Nephrology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Rural Health, Doctor's Dilemma, Vascular Medicine, Palliative Care, SIM lab, and Rural Medicine.

The poster competition will be held on Friday May 14, 2027. More details, including the due dates for abstracts will be provided closer to the meeting date. If you have any questions about the conference, please email your chapter Executive Director Kelly Hess Start thinking about those award nominations! We typically present a Laureate Award, teaching award, an advocacy award, and distinguished internist.

We would like to congratulate Ritika Gupta, PGY-1 from EIRMC for her QI poster titled, “A Themed Multi-Station Clinical Simulation for Large-Group Resident Skill Development”. The chapter is sending her to the national abstract competition in 2027.

Olivia Peterson, MS3 from UW School of Medicine won second place with her Clinical Vignette poster, “Recognizing Cannabis-Driven Arteritis in the Absence of Tobacco”.

We would also like to mention our chapter award winners this year:

Laureate – Carolyn McFarlane
Distinguished Internist - Nathan Kellis
Advocacy Award – Lisa Inouye
Distinguished Teaching Award – Lisa Inouye

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 Student Council Request

Interested in mentoring medical students? The Idaho ACP Council of Students is always seeking general internists and internal medicine subspecialists who are willing to share career guidance, training insights, and mentorship with students. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Executive Director Kelly Hess

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 Chapter Committees and Council Members

Would you like to become more involved with the Idaho Chapter? We would like to invite you to join the committees or council. We have openings for the Awards Committee, Health & Public Policy, Membership and more. If interested, please notify Lesleigh Box or Kelly Hess.

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 Why FACP?

The FACP credential signifies professional credibility and helps enhance and advance your career, regardless of your career path as an internal medicine physician. It adds value to your CV, your promotions package, and your applications for career development opportunities. Fellowship in ACP makes you eligible for leadership positions in ACP at both the chapter and national level.

Am I Eligible?

If you can check all these requirements ...

  • At least 3 years' experience post residency training
  • ACP member in good standing for 3 of the past 4 years
  • Initial Board certified in internal medicine or neurology
  • Active medical license in good standing (if in clinical practice)

... and can demonstrate activity in three of the four pillars of Fellowship

  • Continuing Medical Education
  • Community Service & Engagement
  • Practice Improvement or Scholarly Activities
  • Teaching, Coaching, Mentorship, or Leadership

…then you are ready to apply!

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 Milestone Members

Instead of welcoming new members in this newsletter, we decided to congratulate our milestone members who have been with ACP for 5, 10, 15, and 20 years! Thank you for another year of dedication to your patients, to internal medicine, and to this community. Your commitment matters more than you know.

We're proud to be your professional home and remain dedicated to supporting and advocating for you at every stage of your career.

5 Year Anniversary

Sara Nehring
Magdelena Greene
Randall F Kloepfer
Lisa Driscoll
Paul Stanford
Tyler T Birch
Ian Quershi

10 Year Anniversary

Jessica Morales
Praveen Bere
Abby Gardener
Sherena Perry

15 Year Anniversary

Peter Curran

20 Year Anniversary

Martha Buitrago
Carolyn Bridges
William Weppner
Mark Christenson

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 Congratulations to Our New Fellows

Tyler Birch
Romany Redman
James Thomson
Jerrell Sims

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