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June 4, 2026
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Message from NYACP's President
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Dear Colleagues:
In turbulent times, seek leadership with vision and unwavering principles. Like many of you, I have found the current political climate to be unsettling. Misinformation, disinformation, and a sustained assault on science demand brave responses. When I look for steady ground, I turn to my professional home — the American College of Physicians. The ACP's commitment is to engage politically in a non-partisan manner, always in service of our patients. That commitment is alive and well, and this spring, your NY Chapter proved it.
Membership Spotlight
NYACP State and Federal Advocacy Recaps
NY Chapter Delegates Attend ACP’s Leadership Day in Washington DC
On May 12-13, 2026, the following NYACP members traveled to Washington, DC to attend ACP’s Leadership (Advocacy) Day – Drs. Leslie Algase, Sebastian Arruarana, Shellie Gumbs, John Hall, Kellin King, Justin McCaskill, Fajr Sarhan, and Todd Simon, Medical Student JP Galligan, NYS Licensed Nurse Susanne Hall, and other delegates Annie Liu and Loretta Ponesse (NYACP Executive Director).
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Welcome, New Southern Tier District Co-Presidents!
The Chapter is excited to welcome Dr. Katie Alsheimer and Dr. Zabih Warraich as the new Southern Tier District Co-Presidents!
Katie Alsheimer, DO, FACP is the Owner of AesthetiCare Medicine and is ABIM Board Certified in Pulmonary Medicine.
Zabih Warraich, MD, FACP is Clinical Assistant Professor, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Binghamton Campus and Internal Medicine Hospitalist at UHS-Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY.
Honor Excellence — Submit a Nomination!
Don't miss this chance to recognize excellence! Nominate a deserving colleague for a Chapter Excellence Award and celebrate their impact on Internal Medicine.
Check out past award winners on the NYACP Website!
Submissions are due by June 15th!
NYACP Chapter Excellence Award Nomination Form
Advocacy Interns Nina Cheranda, MD and Neha Puttagunta, MD Expectations
Neha Cheranda: My expectations for participating in the Steven Walerstein, MD, MACP Advocacy Internship Program are grounded in a longstanding interest in and commitment to health advocacy, public policy, and equitable access to care. Throughout my academic training, I have become increasingly aware that effective patient care extends beyond the bedside and requires active engagement with the upstream policies that shape healthcare systems.
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Chapter Highlights and Resources
NYACP Climate Change Ad Hoc Committee Receives ACP Evergreen Award
ACP News and Resources
ACP Travel & Entertainment Discount Program
Primary Care Collaborative Is Now Recruiting for the Next Rich Baron Fellowship