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The American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc.® (AAPS) is pleased to announce its governance for 2022-23

Jul 19, 2022

Tampa, FL – The American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc.® (AAPS) is pleased to announce its governance for 2022-23, including its Executive Committee and Member Boards representatives to the Board of Directors. Headquartered in Tampa, FL, AAPS, Inc. is the governing body of the American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS).

Incoming President Jerry A. Allison, MD, MSH, CPE, FAAEP, FACEP, succeeds Elizabeth Maxwell-Schmidt, MD, FAAEP, FACEP, who remains on the Board as Immediate Past President. Replacing Dr. Allison as President-Elect is Arthur Cooper, MD, MS, FACS, FAADM.

Following is a complete list of the 2022-2023 AAPS Executive Committee Members and Board of Directors.

Executive Committee:
Jerry A. Allison, MD, MSH, CPE, FAAEP, FACEP, President
Arthur Cooper, MD, MS, FACS, FAADM, President-Elect
Elizabeth Maxwell-Schmidt, MD, FAAEP, FACEP, Immediate Past President
Sarah E. Gilbert, MD, FAAEP, Vice President
Ann Marie Chiasson, MD, MPH, Secretary/Treasurer
Leslie Mukau, MD, FAAEP, FACEP, Membership Officer

Board of Directors:
Paul E. Gourley, DO, MBA, FACEP, CPE, Administrative Medicine Representative
Marcos G. Rosado, MD, Anesthesiology Representative
Kenneth A. Wallace, III, MD, Dermatology Representative
Karl David Kelley, MD, FAADM, Disaster Medicine Representative
Stuart G. Rasch, MD, Emergency Medicine Representative
Hilton C. Ray, MD, Family Medicine Representative
Melinda R. Ring, MD, Integrative Medicine Representative
Douglas L. Marciniak, DO, FAAIM, Internal Medicine Representative
Lawrence N. Stein, MD, FAASOS, Orthopedic Surgery Representative
Mark DeSantis, DO, MS, FAAR, Radiology Representative
Jack V. Greiner, MS, OD, DO, PhD, FAASS, Surgery Representative
Lingappa S. Amernath, MD, FAAEP, ABPS Chair
Mary L. Jackson-Hammond, MD, ABPS Vice Chair
Alex John Beuning, MD, FAAEP, CME Committee Chair
Judy L. Smith, MD, MS, CPE, FACS, Strategic Planning Chair
Lewis W. Marshall, Jr., MD, JD, FAAEP, FAADM, Basic Documents Chair (Non-Voting)

Founded in 1952, AAPS and ABPS have provided qualified physicians with a choice in board certification since 1960. ABPS is a nationally recognized multi-specialty certifying body that offers both allopathic and osteopathic physicians board certification options in a variety of specialties. ABPS is a patient care-driven organization, therefore, its Member Boards administer clinically based examinations to determine physician competency in the medical specialty being practiced.

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming our 2022-23 AAPS Executive Committee and Board of Directors.

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Medical organizations throughout North America understand that our rigorous certification standards prove that ABPS Diplomates are capable of delivering the best patient care possible.

When I decided to pursue a full time role as a physician executive it was important to me to obtain additional professional training, education and work experience. Board certification through the ABPS in Administrative Medicine is validation of my efforts and a demonstration of dedication to professional development. We need more physicians to become full time health care executives, knowing there is a board certification option in Administrative Medicine encourages physicians to take the leap from full time clinical practice to healthcare organizational leadership.

Richard Paula, MD
Administrative Medicine
The American Board of Physician Specialties has provided me with the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of internal medicine through board certification. As a hospitalist, board certification is an expected credential, and hospitals recognize the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) as one of the three standard credentialling bodies for Internal Medicine. Additionally, the ABPS has helped me develop leadership skills as a Board member and Committee Chairperson. ABPS has also helped me sharpen critical thinking skills as a test question developer and reviewer. The Allopathic (MD) and Osteopathic (DO) physicians in the ABPS are lifelong learners and frequently pursue multiple board certifications. I enjoy the camaraderie of my peers in ABPS.

Loren Jay Chassels, DO
Internal Medicine
When I think historically, advancement in medicine and patient safety and care has been driven by the diversity of people and scientific thought. That’s what I found at the ABPS and more. For over 60 years that is just who we are. I found a physician certifying body that provides a choice and voice to all physicians ensuring that patients are always placed first.

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