South Dakota Chapter Governor-elect Election Candidates
Voting Information
Voting for the next Governor-elect begins September 26, 2025, and concludes on November 7, 2025.
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Please review the Governor-elect candidate bios and statements below. When you are ready to vote, return to your election email and follow instructions to cast your ballot!
Michael C. Wilde, MD, FACP
To learn more about Dr. Wilde, read their biosketch below.
Jennifer Williamson, MBBS, FACP
To learn more about Dr. Williamson, read their biosketch below.
Candidate Bios
Candidate Statement: I appreciate being considered a candidate for Governor of the SD ACP chapter. I have a broad background in clinical practice which included a traditional in and outpatient practice. I was also active in student and resident medical education. This evolved into an outpatient practice which I left to become the Chief Medical Officer for my organization. This role involved leading peer review, quality, and safety improvement for in and outpatient practices. The CMO role also involved application of State and Federal regulations. One year ago I changed positions at my organization to become the Chief Physician for Sanford Sioux Falls, SD. This role involves business development, compensation and employment of physicians and APPs. I have maintained an adult hospitalist practice during this time performing 30 hospitalist shifts per year. I would be excited to apply my experience to advocate for and educate fellow internists in South Dakota and nationally.
Medical School Education: University of South Dakota
Post-Doctoral Training: University of South Dakota
Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine
Present Employment Position:Sanford Health System, Sioux Falls, SD
ACP Chapter and Leadership Activities: Vice Governor; Leadership Council
ACP National Activities: Fellowship 2009
Other Appointments/Activities: CMO, Sanford USD Medical Center 2013-2024; Lead peer review and quality and safety improvement; Chief Physician, Sanford USD Medical Center since 2024; Continued Adult Hospitalist Practice since 2013; Board Member, South Dakota Hospital Association; Finance Committee, USD Residency Corporation
Areas of Professional Interest and Expertise: Medical Student and Resident Education; Administrative Medicine; Experience in both Inpatient and Outpatient Medical Practice
Candidate Statement: I am applying for election to the Board of Governors because my experiences in leadership as well as my dedication to the ACP and the profession of medicine are tools that can help shape the future of our organization. In addition, I am an International Medical Graduate which brings diversity and representation to our Board. My dedication to service is an invaluable tool. I also look forward to learning from fellow board members as we work together for the benefit of the ACP, its members and the patients we serve.
Medical School Education: University of the West Indies
Post-Doctoral Training: New York Medical College
Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine
Present Employment Position: Outpatient Clinical Internal Medicine
ACP Chapter and Leadership Activities:Chair, Membership Committee; Chair, DEI Committee
ACP National Activities: Fellowship 2019
Other Appointments/Activities: Youth Teacher, Local Church Group; Assistant Superintendent, Sabbath School; Founding Member, Local Medical Missionary Group
Areas of Professional Interest and Expertise: Membership Recruitment and Retention; Education; Well-being
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