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The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) carries out its mission under the oversight and strategic guidance of the Board of Regents and the Committees of the Board. The ACPM Board is composed of four Executive Officers and eight Regents-at-Large. Our leadership provides direction to improve the practice of preventive medicine across practices, processes, advocacy, and education.
The Board is guided by ACPM’s bylaws, strategic plan, and code of ethics to ensure the highest level of professionalism for the College and the membership in the practice of preventive medicine. Committees of the Board support a wide range of strategic functions relevant to preventive medicine and various member sub-specialties.
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Volunteer leaders from across the specialty are a vital part of ACPM. Working within the strategic framework set by the Board of Regents, committees achieve the following:
Volunteer leaders are relied upon for their industry experience and knowledge, as well as their desire to contribute to the success of others, the College and the specialty.
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Committees reflect the diversity of the specialty and provide members with the opportunity for peer-to-peer interaction from a wide range of backgrounds and for personal and professional development.
Volunteer leaders who engage at the committee level often chart the path to be part of the governing Board of Regents.
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Members are encouraged to select all of the committees that align with their desire to serve, leadership skills and interests. Applications will be reviewed by current committee leadership and accepted volunteers will be notified by the end of April. The two-year terms will begin following the ACPM annual conference.
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The Ethics Committee reviews and recommends revisions to the College’s Code of Ethics and other ethics-related documents. It monitors the activities of the College, and advises the Board and management on ethical issues confronting our organization.
Chair: Joe Iser, MD, DrPH, MSc, FACPM
The Executive Committee conducts the business of the College between meetings of the Board and serves as the College’s compensation and personnel committee. Except as provided for in Article III, Section 8 of the bylaws or by specific limiting policies enacted by the Board, the Executive Committee has the full authority of the Board of Regents.
Chair: Ryung Suh, MD, MPP, MBA, MPH, FACPM
The Finance Committee is responsible for the annual budget review and approval; review of the annual audit and liaison with external accountants; quarterly reports to the Board on the College’s financial status, investment strategies, and policies; and determination of capital requirements. An independent audit subcommittee reviews the annual audit.
Chair: Michael Crupain, MD, MPH, FACPM
Vice Chair: Lisa Waddell, MD, MPH
The Governance Committee is responsible for reporting to the Board on proposed changes in the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Board Manual. The committee coordinates annual board and regent evaluations, and serves as the College’s nominating committee, including nominating the Slate for the Board of Regents.
Chair: Jill Waalen, MD, MS, MPH, FACPM
The Strategy Committee regularly reviews the College’s strategy documents, ensures strategic priorities are aligned within the organization, and provides member and regent professional development opportunities through coordinated leadership with each of the chairs of the committees of the College.
Chair: James A. Tacci, MD, JD, MPH, FACPM
The Advocacy Committee is charged with creating and maintaining “ACPM Position Statements” that guide the advocacy initiatives of the College. The Advocacy Committee is also charged with helping lead the College’s member advocacy efforts and initiatives.
Board Liaison: Robert Gilchick, MD, MPH, FACPM
Chair: Andrew Karasick, MD, MBA, MPH, FACPM
Vice Chair: Elizabeth Kolod, MD, MPH
The Conference Planning Committee is charged with developing and designing an engaging and educationally sound experience for ACPM members/potential members that advances the ACPM mission.
Board Liaison: Richard Bruno, MD, MPH, FAAFP, FACPM
Chair: Jennifer Chevinsky, FACPM, MD, MPH
Vice Chair: To Be Announced
The Education Committee is charged with developing and designing an integrated educational program that advances our pipeline/foundation of educational work—CME/MOC, GME, UME (subcommittees or Vice Chairs to lead these parts of the work). This Committee will also vet development plans by staff for new products and allied partnerships/ventures.
Board Liaison: Joe Iser, MD, DrPH, MSc, FACPM
Chair: Michele A. Soltis, MD, MPH, FACPM| COL, MC, USA
The CME subcommittee is charged with supporting the ACPM Education Committee. This subcommittee develops and designs an integrated educational program to advance the knowledge, skills, and professional performance of College members and other medical professionals seeking continuing education in the practice of preventive medicine.
Chair: Soju Chang, MD, MPH
Vice Chair: Iram Aman, MD, MPH
The Graduate Medical Education Subcommittee has the task of supporting residency directors in their role of training the next generation of Preventive Medicine physicians. Additionally, the subcommittee is responsible for the planning and delivery of the annual Residency Directors’ Workshop, oversight of the Standardized Acceptance Process, and representation at national organizations to increase visibility and awareness.
Chair: Heather O’Hara, MD, MSPH
The charge of the UME Subcommittee is to promote the inclusion of preventive medicine topics and training experiences into undergraduate medical programs.
Chair: Penny Stern, MD, MPH, FACPM, FACOEM
The Membership Committee leads ACPM’s strategy for recruitment, engagement, and retention, with a core focus on strengthening member value, connection, and leadership opportunities across the College. The Committee expands avenues for professional collaboration and develops responsive approaches to gather input from members to better understand and meet their evolving needs. The committee also recognizes excellence in our field through fellowship designation and member awards.
Board Liaison: Deborah Porterfield, MD, MPH, FACPM
Chair: Prasad Acharya, MD, MBA, MPH, FACPM
Vice Chair: Tina Singh, MD, MPH, FACPM
The Science and Translation Committee is charged with providing evidence-based guidance for the various forms of preventive medicine practice: clinical, community and population, policy, and advocacy. The purpose and functions of the committee are to:
Develop evidence reviews of strategically selected topics to advance the work of the College and support preventive medicine practice.
Translate evidence (from extant or new reviews) into useful clinical, population health practice, policy and implementation recommendations and guidance, and/or ACPM position statements for organizational or membership-led advocacy efforts.
Chair: David Niebuhr, MD, MPH, MSc, FACPM, FAAFP
Vice Chair: Randall Freeman, MD, MPH, MBA, MTM&H, FACPM, FACOEM
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