Meet the new Governor-elect Designee - Arkansas Chapter

Congratulations to the Arkansas Chapter Governor-elect Designee (GED), Gilbert-Roy B. Kamoga, MD, FACP. Our new GED will complete a year of training as a Governor-elect and start their four-year term as Governor in the Spring of 2027. As Governor, Dr. Kamoga will serve as the official representative of the College for our Chapter, providing a link between members at the local level and leadership at the national level. In the meantime, Dr. Kamoga will be working closely with Dr. Vyas (the current governor) and College staff to learn about the College and their duties as Governor. To learn more about the new GED, read their bio below.

Gilbert-Roy B. Kamoga, MD, FACP

Medical School Education: Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Post-Doctoral Training: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University

Board Certifications: ABIM

Present Employment Position: Associate Professor, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

ACP Chapter and Leadership Activities: Treasurer since 2023; Education Program Co-Chair, Planning Committee, Annual Scientific Meeting since 2019; Member, Governor's Council since 2018; Chair, Early Career Physicians 2018-2023

ACP National Activities: Fellowship 2013; Member, IMG Advisory Group 2022; Member, Capstone Review Board, Certificate in Physician Leadership Program 2024; Abstract Reviewer and Judge, Internal Medicine Meeting 2023 & 2024; Faculty Mentor, Student Mentoring Session, Internal Medicine Meeting 2021-2023

Other Appointments/Activities: Member, Institutional Review Board, UAMS since 2025; Chief of Staff, White River Health 2024; Chief of Staff-Elect, White River Health 2023

Areas of Professional Interest and Expertise: Health Care Quality and Safety; Physician Leadership; Chronic Disease Management and Care Coordination