About the Chapter
Governor

Colleen Christmas, MD, FACP
Dr. Christmas serves as the official representative of the College for the Maryland Chapter, providing a link between members at the local level and leadership at the national level. To learn more about Dr. Christmas, read her bio.
Welcome Letter | Past Governors | Governor-elect
Councils & Committees
Chief Residents Association of Baltimore (CRAB)
Council of Early Career Physicians
This chapter subcommittee is full of ideas for Early Career Physicians. Check out their mission and goals and what they're planning.
Chapter Volunteerism Group
The Chapter's Volunteerism Group needs your assistance in contributing your time and talents. Please read about the group's mission and goals and the opportunities that are available.
Awards
2025 Chapter Awardees
Mary Newman Advocacy Award Steven J Kravet, MD MBA MACP
Mary Betty Stevens Award for Clinical Research Christopher J Haas, MD PhD FACP
Diversity & Inclusion Award Melvin S Blanchard, MD MACP
Early Career Physician Award Christina Koch, MD
C. Lockard Conley Award Ravitej B KhunKhun, MBBS, FACP
Hospitalist Award Evelyn W Gathecha, MD FACP
Samuel P. Asper Award for Excellence in Internal Medicine Rameen J. Molavi, MD, FACP
Theodore E. Woodward Award for Medical Education Joseph B Cofrancesco, Jr., MD, MPH, FACP
Student Achievement Award Lauren B Bernard Philip Mackowiak
Mid-Career Physician Award Gail Berkenblit, MD
Volunteer Award Jyotsna B Gummadi, MBBS, FACP
Award Archives
Chapter Awardees | Maryland Chapter College Awards