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NYACP Monthly Newsletter
August 6, 2026
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Message from NYACP's President
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Albany in October — You Really Don’t Want to Miss This
Dear Fellow NYACP Members,
Save the date: Saturday, October 24th, the NYACP Annual Scientific Meeting comes to the Crowne Plaza/Desmond Hotel in Albany. Thanks to the tremendous work of Dr. Chris Elsayad and the Education Committee, this year’s program is packed with outstanding sessions, great colleagues, and more than a little fun. Clear your schedule. You will not regret it.
Membership Spotlight
Get Involved! Consider Running for a Vacant NYACP Councilor Position
NYACP and ACP offer a wealth of resources and opportunities for Resident and Fellow members. Recently, the Resident/Fellow Committee produced two outstanding webinars for the Careers in Medicine Series. We hope you will have an opportunity to view or listen to important information from Chapter leaders:
Preparing for the Transition: Residents and Fellows
Reality Check: Careers in Hospital Medicine or Primary Care: What are they Really Like?
Interested in Chapter Leadership?
Resident and Fellow members are invited to serve on the Chapter's Council Board. We currently have openings for Resident/Fellow Council Representatives in the Hudson Valley and Manhattan/Bronx regions. To learn more or to express your interest, contact Karen Labello at klabello@nyacp.org.
For the NYACP Annual Scientific Meeting, we hope you had the opportunity to submit an abstract in this year's competition. Also, for the Drs Dilemma competition, there is still time to register your team — space is still available!
Lastly, don't miss these valuable resources designed to support your training and career development
What's Trending
Welcome, New NYACP Leaders!
Welcome, New NYACP Leaders!
Effective immediately, the Chapter is excited to welcome our new NYACP Council Board members:
Syracuse District President:
Samuel De Ycaza Singh, MD, FACP
Resident Council Board Representative for the Long Island Region:
Nina Cheranda, MD
Fellowship in the ACP (FACP)
Fellowship is a prestigious, peer-reviewed distinction that recognizes excellence in internal medicine and reflects a physician's ongoing commitment to the profession, patient care, and the community. The FACP credential is a public mark of professional achievement that enhances your professional credibility, strengthens your CV, and provides opportunities for leadership within both the New York Chapter and the national ACP.
Learn more about the benefits of Fellowship and how to apply by watching the video presented by Todd Simon, MD, FACP, linked in the highlights chart.
Click on image to enlarge and access FACP video
Get Involved! Consider Running for a Vacant NYACP Councilor Position
This month, all FACP's and MACP's will receive a "Call for Nominations" via email. To express your interest in running for a Councilor position in the following Districts and Regions, follow the directions as indicated or contact Chapter office for more information.
Bronx District Councilor, Brooklyn District Councilor, Nassau West District Councilor, Nassau East District Councilor, Hudson Valley South District Councilor, Hudson Valley Capital District Councilor, Buffalo District Councilor, Hudson Valley Region Councilor At Large.
Click here to view information from the NYACP Climate Change Ad-Hoc Committee
Climate Change Ad-Hoc Committee Video
Message from Dr. Evan Siau
Chapter Highlights and Resources
Upcoming Governor-Elect Election — Hudson Valley Region
Accepting Dr's Dilemma Teams!
View teams participating!
Buffalo District Meeting Recap
ACP News and Resources
ACP's August Recess 2026-Grassroots Mobilazion Challenge
ACP's Career Connection Virtual Career Fair
Join Advocates for Internal Medicine Network (AIM)