MUA/P Advisory Group
Overview
The ACGME’s MUA/P Advisory Group provides consultation for implementing the ACGME’s framework for medically underserved areas/populations (MUA/P) and graduate medical education (GME).
The MUA/P Advisory Group contributes to the development of:
- Organizational knowledge of issues related to MUA/P and GME
- Outreach to designated institutional officials, program directors, and others
- Educational opportunities to facilitate the development of GME in MUA/P
Call for Members
Review the following documents for more information:
- Call for Members (senior clinical executive leader)
- Call for Resident/Fellow Members
Nomination Process
The ACGME is currently accepting nominations for individuals with expertise in GME, MUA/P, and/or health care policy/governance. Stakeholder types of interest include senior clinical executive leaders and residents/fellows.
The ACGME seeks representation from diverse perspectives, including a variety of medically underserved communities, such as rural, urban, tribal, and correctional settings. Candidates may be nominated by individuals or organizations. Self-nominations are accepted.
Members will serve up to three-year initial terms with the option of renewing for an additional three-year term. Resident/fellow members will serve two-year terms.
- Member Nomination Form – completed by nominee
- Nominee’s current curriculum vitae
Resident/fellow nominations must include:
- A letter of recommendation signed by the nominee’s program director and designated institutional official of the Sponsoring Institution ensuring the resident/fellow will have sufficient time to participate in meetings and activities of the MUA/P Advisory Group as expected
- Nominee’s up-to-date curriculum vitae
- A one-page personal statement outlining the nominee’s educational goals, professional interests, and intent to serve if selected for membership on the MUA/P Advisory Group
Only complete nomination packets will be considered. Materials received after the deadline will not be considered.
All nominees will be notified following the selection process. This is currently expected to be completed in early summer.
MUA/P Advisory Group Members
Chad Harris, MD
Natividad Medical Center
Chair
Paul Foster Johnson, MFA
ACGME
Vice Chair
Jim Clardy, MD
University of Arkansas for
Medical Sciences College of Medicine
Gary Cloud, PhD, MBA
A.T. Still University
Public Member
Michael Dill
Association of American Medical Colleges
Marie Dotseth, MHA
Public Member
Diana Franco, MD
Loyola Medicine/MacNeal Hospital
Resident Member
Thomas Gearan, MD, FACP
Maine Medical Center
Raven Hill, DO
Morehouse School of Medicine
Resident Member
Theresa Nevarez, MD, MBA
Los Angeles County-Harbor-
UCLA Medical Center
Dotun Ogunyemi, MD
Charles R. Drew University College of Medicine
Bridget Thackeray, DO
Texas Institute for Graduate Medical
Education and Research (TIGMER)
Kimberly Thomas, MD, MSPH
Providence Health
Susan Ward-Jones, MD
East Arkansas Family Health Center, Inc.
Ex-Officio Members
Loretta Christensen, MD, MBA, MSJ, FACS
Indian Health Service
Kanta Velamuri, MD
Veterans Health Administration
John Snyder, MD, MS, MPH, FACP
Health Resources and Services Administration
Leith States, MD, MPH
Department of Health and Human Services