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Specialty Leadership: Academy Board of Governors

The Academy Board of Governors leads our PM&R BOLD mission and vision. These dedicated leaders set the strategic direction for the Academy and its initiatives to transform the specialty and to position members for success.

President

John C. Cianca, MD, FAAPMR

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Scott Laker, MD, FAAPMRImmediate Past President

Scott R. Laker, MD, FAAPMR

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President-Elect

Charlotte H. Smith, MD, FAAPMR

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Vice President

Atul T. Patel, MD, MHSA, FAAPMR

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Secretary

Jose L. Vargas, MD, FAAPMR

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Treasurer

Nneka L. Ifejika, MD, MPH, FAAPMR

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Members-at-Large

Duplechan HeadshotLester S. Duplechan, MD, FAAPMR

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Gillis,-Theresa-240424-003_RTr_1200x800Theresa A. Gillis, MD, FAAPMR

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Marlis Gonzalez-Fernandez, MD, PhD, FAAPMR

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Hamilton Headshot (002)Rita G. Hamilton, DO, FAAPMR 

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Strategic Coordinating Committee Chairs

Dr. Brakke (002)Medical Education

Rachel Brakke Holman, MD, FAAPMR

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Hubbell HeadshotHealth Policy, Practice and Advocacy

Susan Lee Hubbell, MD, FAAPMR

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SliwaQuality and Research

James A. Sliwa, DO, FAAPMR

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WhitesonSpecialty Brand Expansion

Jonathan H. Whiteson, MD, FAAPMR

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YochelsonInclusion and Engagement

Michael R. Yochelson, MD, MBA, FAAPMR

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Ex-Officio Liaisons to the Board of Governors

Janna L. Friedly, MD, FAAPMRPM&R  Journal Editor-in-Chief

Janna L. Friedly, MD, FAAPMR

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Woods AndrewPhysiatrist-in-Training Council

Andrew Woods, MD

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AAPM&R Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director

Tracy J. Sereiko, MBA, CAE