Indiana Governor's Newsletter February 2026
In this Issue:
- ACP Wellbeing
- We want to hear from you: Spring 2026 BOG Resolutions
- Affiliate Membership AMWA (American Medical Women's Association)
Dee A. Moonesinghe, MD, MBA, CPE, FACP, ACP Governor
Welcome to a brand-new year, with hopes that you have all have a safe, happy and healthy Holiday season, no matter how you spent it, and that 2026 is starting off well.
How about those New Year Resolutions? If it's not resolutions that keep you busy, perhaps it's football. College or NFL? Maybe it's just hibernating, the best you can, throwing another log on the fire, waiting for our days to get longer and warmer. I have already forgotten a few resolutions but making a promise to live each day with intention continues to be strong. No matter how we find ourselves walking through life's path, never forget to check in with yourself, and work towards living your best life.
Our chapter may have taken a few quiet weeks off for the Holidays too, but there is always work being done. As ACP gears up for our Annual Convention, please don't forget to join us in beautiful San Fran, and for our chapter's evening out at the El Dorado. As with every year, we have much to plan for the site meetings, Leadership Day and our annual chapter meeting in the fall. Save the Date October 3 As always, please mark your calendars with the dates (below).
Join us in San Francisco, as we celebrate our new fellows at the Convocation, root for our IN-Doctor's Dilemma team from IU and celebrate our residents and students at the poster presentations. Not to mention, all the new breakthroughs, knowledge, networking and yes…free pens!
Congratulations again to our New Chapter Fellows.
- Abhijit T Shukla, MBBS FACP
- Corey M Blum, DO FACP
- Dean E Beckman, MD FACP
- Evan Asper, MD FACP
- Jay Mast, MD FACP
- Simhachalam Gurugubelli, MD FACP
- Umer A Bhatti, MBBS FACP
2025 ACP Indiana Resident and Medical Student Winners
1st Place Resident Clinical Vignette Poster
- St. Vincent, Mitchell Mehringer
1st Place Medical Student Clinical Vignette Poster
- Marian University, COM, Caitlyn Phillips
1st Place Medical Student Clinical Research
- IN Univ Sch of Med Indianapolis, Caden Tuinstra
Doctor's Dilemma Champions Representing ACP Indiana in California, in April 2026
Indiana University, Indianapolis
- Felipe Soto
- Patrick Ryan
- Raul Gregg Garcia
Resources & Benefits
As always know, the ACP website is full of resources for all of us, no matter what stage of practice, or our need may be. Today I want to highlight the “Clinical Information tab – a wealth of information, from Immunization resources, to AI, to guidelines and recommendations.
Upcoming Events
Annual National Internal Medicine Meeting, in San Francisco: April 2026
We are at the El Dorado in San Fran. You should have received an invitation to RSVP, and if not, please let us know.
2026 Meet and Greet dates
- Fort Wayne – March 13, 2026
- Muncie – May 29th, 2026
- Evansville – Aug 21, 2026
A constant gentle push reminder to follow us online for more news and updates!
- Facebook: IndianaACP
- X: @AcpIndiana
- Instagram: @acpindiana
Contact & Feedback
Got comments, suggestions, or something cool to share? Email us anytime at ACP Indiana.
There is a lot going on in the world around us, but here's a gentle push to take a breath and focus on what lies within our limited circles of control. Thanks for all you do for our chapter and our community. Here's to another great season. Stay safe and be well, whether at a Super Bowl party, making Valentine's with your kids, or counting the days till it's warm again. Always take a moment to find the simple pleasures to be grateful for.
Dee
Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom. - Viktor Frankl
ACP Wellbeing
ACP Indiana Wellbeing Champion, Dr. Corey Blum attended the Finding Inspiration and Resilience in Medicine (FIRM) conference on January 30th. The event held by IUSM and MUCOM students to promote physician wellness and provide resources to prevent burnout was held at St. Vincent. Thank you, Dr. Blum, for representing ACP Indiana and the ACP Wellbeing Initiatives!
We want to hear from you: Spring 2026 BOG Resolutions
Resolutions provide our members an opportunity to focus attention at the national level on particular issues or topics that concern you and gives grassroots members a voice, allowing you to shape College policy that impacts the practice of internal medicine. Give your Feedback HERE. *ACP Log in required.
Affiliate Membership AMWA (American Medical Women's Association)
Did you know that all ACP members receive a free AMWA affiliate membership (and for $60, they can upgrade to full membership). This is a great benefit for ACP members to tap into resources for physicians and trainees, including discounted leadership programs, advocacy (that complements their ACP advocacy!), committee leadership, peer recognition/awards program, and other opportunities to accelerate their careers. We also encourage professional recognition via ACP through promoting Fellowship in the College whenever possible - including through having a fast-track for Fellowship in AMWA for FACPs.