Candidate Statement: I believe effective leadership is about empowering others, fostering collaboration, and driving meaningful change. The mission of the American College of Physicians aligns with my values and professional purpose. Over the past decade, I’ve held physician executive roles at Geisinger, most recently as Chief Medical Officer. My experience in clinical leadership, academic mentorship, and organizational transformation uniquely positions me to promote a culture of excellence in patient care and education. As a Clinical Assistant Professor at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and Clinical Faculty for the Northeast Internal Medicine Residency Program, I’m committed to mentoring future physicians and advancing medical education. If elected, I will bring energy, integrity, and a collaborative spirit to help shape our Chapter’s strategic direction. I aim to address physician burnout by integrating AI into clinical workflows and reducing administrative burden, while also engaging underrepresented groups and strengthening advocacy for patients, communities, and fellow physicians.

Medical School Education: Government Medical College, Amritsar, Punjab, India

Post-Doctoral Training: Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA

Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine

Present Employment Position:Chief Medical Officer, Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA; Clinical Assistant Professor, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (GCSOM)

ACP Chapter and Leadership Activities: Honors & Awards: Laureate Award, PA ACP 2023; Special Recognition Award, PA ACP 2022; Volunteer, Awards Committee

ACP National Activities: Fellowship 2018; Membership 2010

Other Appointments/Activities: Chief Medical Officer, Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA since 2021; System Chair of Inpatient Medicine, Geisinger 2020-2023; System Chief Quality Officer, Inpatient Services, Geisinger 2020-2023; Clinical Faculty, Geisinger NE Internal Medicine Residency Program since 2023; Clinical Assistant Professor, GCSOM, Scranton, PA since 2017; Leadership & Professional Affiliations: Vice President, NEPA-AAPI since 2024; Excellence in Leadership Award, Geisinger Health System (Awarded for best-in-class engagement survey results); Allen Deaver Leadership Development Program (Selected participant in a premier leadership development initiative); AI in Healthcare from Strategies to Implementation, Course, Harvard Medical School

Areas of Professional Interest and Expertise: 1) Leadership, Mentorship, and Professional Development: Throughout my career, I have consistently embraced leadership roles that demand vision, accountability, and collaboration. I have chaired cross-departmental committees, led strategic planning initiatives, and mentored emerging leaders across the healthcare continuum.; 2) Journey to Zero Harm & High Reliability Organization Models: Under my leadership, Geisinger Community Medical Center has earned numerous accolades at both the state and national levels. These achievements reflect a sustained commitment to quality, safety, education, and innovation—values I am eager to bring to the Board of Governors.; 3) Clinical Internal Medicine Practice and Advocacy Efforts: As a practicing internist, I remain deeply engaged in direct patient care while advocating for system-level improvements. I am passionate about addressing physician burnout, promoting equitable access to care, and amplifying the voices of underrepresented communities through active involvement in advocacy initiatives.

Candidate Statement: The future for physicians will likely be marked with rapid and increasing change. As an educator and researcher, I am well-versed in the threats that await future physicians. As a practicing hospitalist and Street Medicine physician, I also understand the challenges facing our patients. Threats of declining reimbursement, replacement with extenders, continued growing administrative burden and issues with the incorporation of AI are likely to continue to grow. Meanwhile the College will have to navigate its relevance to physicians who will have other choices for national representation while it continues to be an important voice both in Harrisburg and on Capitol Hill for the issues facing the generalist amid the voices of well-financed specialists. I believe my unique experiences and listening skills as well as my active participation in the trenches would make me well suited to serve the American College of Physicians in the role of governor.

Medical School Education: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Post-Doctoral Training: Master’s in Health Professions Education, University of Illinois-Chicago

Board Certifications: Internal Medicine

Present Employment Position: Hospitalist, Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine

ACP Chapter and Leadership Activities:Regional Jeopardy Coach (Winner 2018 & 2019; PA State Champion 2017); Regional Abstract Reviewer since 2007; Regional Meeting Poster Judge since 2007

ACP National Activities: Mastership 2021; Laureate Award, 2021; Abstract Reviewer 2022, 2024, & 2025; Board Review Teacher, General Internal Medicine, Philadelphia 2025; Section Editor, General Internal Medicine Section, ACP Board Basics (Versions 4, 5, 6, & 7); Author, 22 Publications, ACP Journal Club Review, Annals of Internal Medicine

Other Appointments/Activities: Founder & Weekly Participant, Street Medicine Outreach since 2015; Director, Medical Education Conference, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lilipitur, Kathmandu, Nepal 2023; Director, Mobile COVID Vaccine Clinics 2021

Areas of Professional Interest and Expertise: Assessment in Medical Education; Mentoring Using Structured Portfolios; Direct Observation