Texas Southern Region 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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Felicia L. Austin-Jordan, MD, MACP
To learn more about Dr. Austin-Jordan, read their biosketch below.
Homar J. Bartra-Obando, MD, FACP
To learn more about Dr. Bartra-Obando, read their biosketch below.
Candidate Bios
Candidate Statement: My involvement in the Texas Chapter of ACP spans over eighteen years. Throughout that time, I have had the privilege of serving on numerous committees and taking on leadership roles including President of the Services arm and President of the Chapter. I am also active on the National level and have served on the Medical Practice and Quality Committee for the past three years. Through these experiences, I have gained a wealth of understanding about policy, medical education, chapter operations, and the College which places me in an optimal position for the role of Governor. Over the years, my love for the College has grown and I have fostered friendships that I will forever cherish. Serving as Governor would give me the opportunity to give back to an organization that has given so much to me and has consistently demonstrated its commitment to physicians and their patients.
Medical School Education: University of Miami
Post-Doctoral Training: Baylor College of Medicine
Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine
Present Employment Position:Managing Physician & Associate Medical Director of Care Coordination and Quality, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
ACP Chapter and Leadership Activities: Chapter Member since 2007; Judge, Resident Posters, Annual Chapter Meeting 2021 & 2023; Co-Chair, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee 2020-2023; Board of Directors, Texas ACP Foundation since 2018; GIMSPP Preceptor since 2007
ACP National Activities: Mastership 2022; Fellowship 2007; Leadership Day 2025; Immunization Committee since 2025; Medical Practice and Quality Committee since 2022; LEAD Certification 2010
Other Appointments/Activities: Texas Medical Association (TMA); Reference Committee on Socioeconomics 2025; Council of Medical Legislation since 2023; PAC, Board of Directors since 2009;Harris County Medical Society; Board of Socioeconomics 2020-2023; Delegate, TMA 2015-2024; Texas Alliance for Patient Access; Board of Directors since 2022; Katy-Richmond Area Chapter, The Links, Incorporated; Co-Chair, Health Committee since 2024; Houston Medical Forum; Executive Committee 2021-2022; Church Without Walls; Volunteer, Emergency Response Team since 2010
Areas of Professional Interest and Expertise: Quality; Diabetes Management
Candidate Statement: In June 2025 I will mark 30 years of dedicated service in Internal Medicine. My journey has included various leadership roles from serving as Chief of the Department of Medicine to Chief of the Medical Staff, as well as being involved in credentialing and quality assurance. Additionally, I have played a pivotal role in establishing and managing hospitalist programs. Currently I am deeply concerned about the increasing interference of health insurance companies in the patient-physician relationship, whether in clinics or hospitals. These companies often impose unnecessary requirements and, many times, deny services, which undermines effective patient care. My aspiration to serve as a governor stems from the desire to elevate this to the national stage and advocate for her significant stance by the American College of Physicians on this critical matter. Thank you.
Medical School Education: Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional San Agustin, Arequipa, Peru
Post-Doctoral Training: University of Illinois at Chicago
Board Certifications: Internal Medicine
Present Employment Position: Medical Director, Hospitalist Program, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
ACP Chapter and Leadership Activities: Director, TXACP 1997-2000 & 2018-2022; Preceptor, General Internal Medicine Statewide Preceptorship Program, TXACP since 1998; TXACP Representative, Texas Higher Education Coordination Board
ACP National Activities: Fellowship 2004; Participant, Leadership Day 2022; Poster Judge, Residents and Medical Students
Other Appointments/Activities: Medical Director, Hospitalist Program, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital; Member, Houston Methodist Research Institute 2022; Assistant Professor, Clinical Medicine, Houston Methodist Academic Institute 2021; Member, Houston Methodist Medical Executive Committee 2021; Member, Physician Selection Committee, Houston Methodist since 2020
Areas of Professional Interest and Expertise: My professional expertise lies in the creation, growth, and leadership of new hospitalist programs for various health systems. I have established and led hospitalist groups for renowned systems such as Banner in Phoenix, Arizona, Seton in Austin, Texas, Baptist in San Antonio, Texas and Houston Methodist in Sugar Land Texas. Typically, I begin with that team of 3–4 doctors, and under my administration, these programs have expanded to encompass over 30 physicians. In my role as director of this newly established programs, I manage administration, clinical quality, metrics, and both patient and physician satisfaction while continuing to take care of patients myself. My 10 years of experience as an outpatient solo practitioner Internal Medicine, combined with my role as a co-owner of a private hospitalist group, have been invaluable in this journey.
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