Congratulations to the Oregon Chapter Governor, Jenny R. Silberger, MD, FACP. As Governor, Dr. Silberger will serve as the official representative of the College for the Oregon Chapter, providing a link between members at the local level and leadership at the national level. To learn more about the new Governor, read her bio below.
Jenny R. Silberger, MD, FACP ![Jenny R. Silberger, MD, FACP](https://www.acponline.org/sites/default/files/documents/about_acp/chapters/or/or2-silberger_crop.jpg)
Medical School Education: Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU)
Post-Doctoral Training: Internal Medicine Internship, Residency, and PGY4 Chief Residency, Providence Portland Medical Center 1999-2003
Certification: ABIM 2002, Recertified 2012; Enrolled in MOC
Present Position: SNF Program, NW Permanente P.C.
ACP Chapter and Leadership Activities:
Co-chair, Health Policy Committee 2012-2014; Co-founder/Chair, Council of Women Physicians 2007-2011 (with continued support/participation thereafter); Judge, Resident Poster Competition, Scientific Meetings multiple years
ACP National Activities:
Fellowship 2012; Supporter, ACP-PAC since 2009; Representative, Board of Trustees, Oregon Medical Association since 2014; Awardee, Joseph E. Johnson Leadership Day Grant 2009; OR Delegation, Leadership Day, 2009, 2010, 2012
Other Appointments/Activities:
Member, Founding Medical Staff, Kaiser Westside Medical Center (KWMC) 2013; Hospitalist, KWMC 2013-2016; Chair, Sepsis Committee, KWMC 2013-2016; Member, Blood Management Committee, KWMC 2013-2016; Hospital Medicine Education Lead 2011-2016; Transitioned to post-acute care, SNF Program, Continuing Care Services (CCS), NW Permanente P.C. since 2016; Westside Lead, SNF Program and Care Without Delay - SNF Lead, CCS, current; Founder/Director, Inpatient IM Rotation, OHSU-FP KP 2016
Areas of Professional Interest and Expertise:
Gender Differences in the Practice of Medicine; Education, Mentorship, and Team Collaboration; Care of the Medically Complex Adult Patient Across the Continuum with a Focus on Systems and High Quality Care