Meet the new Governor-elect Designee - Kentucky Chapter

Congratulations to the Kentucky Chapter Governor-elect Designee (GED), Meagan Schaeffner, 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 2026. As Governor, Dr. Schaeffner 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. Schaeffner will be working closely with Dr. Olges (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.


Meagan Schaeffner, MD, FACP

Medical School Education: West Virginia University

Post-Doctoral Training: University of Kentucky

Board Certifications: Internal Medicine

Present Employment Position: Assistant Professor, University of Kentucky

ACP Chapter and Leadership Activities: Member, Governor’s Council since 2022; Member, Membership Committee since 2022; Treasurer since 2023

ACP National Activities: Fellowship 2023; ACP Well-Being Champion, KYACP 2022-2025

Other Appointments/Activities: Member, Internal Medicine Well-Being Task Force, University of Kentucky (UK); Leader, Colleagues Meeting to Promote and Sustain Satisfaction (COMPASS); Member, IM Resident Clinical Competency Committee (CCC), UK; Member, IM Resident Program Evaluation Committee (PEC), UK; Member, IM Ambulatory Residency Training (ART) Group, UK; Member, Student Progress and Promotions Committee, UK COM; Director of Service Learning, UK COM; Volunteer, Salvation Army Clinic, UK

Areas of Professional Interest and Expertise: HIV Primary Care (American Academy of HIV Medicine Specialist); Physician Well-Being (current ACP Well-Being Champion for state of Kentucky)