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
2024 Chapter Awardees
Diversity & Inclusion Award - Melvin S. Blanchard, MD, MACP
Theodore E. Woodward Award for Medical Education - Joseph Cofrancesco, Jr., MD, MPH, FACP
Samuel Asper Award for Excellence in Internal Medicine – Rameen J. Molavi, MD, FACP
Mary Betty Stevens Award for Clinical Research - Christopher J. Haas, MD, PhD, FACP
Early Career Physician Award - Christina Koch, MD
Mid-Career Physician - Gail Berkenblit, MD
Hospitalist Award - Evelyn W. Gathecha, MD, FACP
Mackowiak Student Achievement Award - Lauren Bernard
Mary Newman Advocacy Award - Steven J. Kravet, MD, MBA, FACP
Volunteerism Award - Jyotsna Gummadi, MBBS, FACP
Award Archives
Chapter Awardees | Maryland Chapter College Awards