Regional Governors Leadership
In addition to national physician leadership, AMWA physician branches are organized into nine geographic regions. Each region has a regional director who serves as the main contact for each branch within that region. Explore the branches below to check out our existing regional branches and connect with our physician leaders!
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Dr. Theresa Rohr-Kirchgrabe
Dr. Amy Hise
Region 1 includes CT, ME, MA, NH, RI & VT
The current Region 1 Governor is Jodi Frances Abbott, MD, MScHCM, and the Region 1 Lt. Governor is Akwi Asombang, MD.
For more information about Region 1 and the chapters within this region, email [email protected].
Region 1 Branches
Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Chapter- Branch 39
Branch President, Laura McCann, MD
In need of branches in the following states: Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont
Region 2 includes NJ & NY
The current Region 2 Governor is Poonam Desai, DO.
For more information about Region 2 and the chapters within this region, email [email protected].
In need of branches in the following states: New York, New Jersey
Region 3 includes DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, and WV
The current Region 3 Governor is Robin Faye, MD.
For more information about Region 3 and the chapters within this region, email [email protected].
In need of branches in the following states: District of Columbia, Deleware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia
Region 4 includes FL, GA, NC, and SC.
The current Region 4 Governor is Nicole Bentze, DO.
For more information about Region 4 and the chapters within this region, email [email protected].
Region 4 Branches
Florida
- South Florida- Branch 106
Branch President, Dalia McCoy, MD
Georgia
- Georgia State
Branch President, Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, MD
In need of branches in the following states: North Carolina, South Carolina
Region 5 includes AL, LA, MS, TN, and the Caribbean
The current Region 5 Governor is Lauren Walter, MD.
For more information about Region 5 and the chapters within this region, email [email protected].
Region 5 Branches
Alabama
- UAB/Birmingham (AL)
Branch President- Lauren Walter, MD
Louisiana
- Southeast Louisiana
Caitlin Martin Klinger
In need of branches in the following states/areas: Mississippi, Tennessee, Caribbean
Region 6 includes IL, IN, KY, MI, and OH
The current Region 6 Governor is Carrie Gould, MD.
For more information about Region 6 and the chapters within this region, email [email protected].
Region 6 Branches
Indiana
- Indianapolis City- Branch 107
Branch President, Heather Bell Williams, MD
Michigan
- Kalamazoo- Branch 201
Branch President, Ruqiya “Shama” Tareen, MD
Ohio
- Columbus Physicians
Branch President, Rachel D’Amico, MD
In need of branches in the following states: Illinois, Kentucky
Region 7 includes AR, IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, OK, SD, and WI
The current Region 7 Governors are Kellie C Lease Stecher, MD and Molly Uhlenhake, MD.
For more information about Region 7 and the chapters within this region, email [email protected].
Wisconsin
- Green Bay & Northeastern WI
Branch President, Kristin Lyerly, MD
In need of branches in the following states: Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota
Region 8 includes AZ, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, TX, UT, and WY
The current Region 8 Governor is Dr. Kelli Cohen Fein, MD, FACR.
For more information about Region 8 and the chapters within this region, email [email protected].
Region 8 Branches
Colorado
- Colorado Physician Branch
Branch President, Briana Money, MD
Texas
- Baylor Scott & White/Temple
Branch President, Susan Seago, MD
In need of branches in the following states: Arizona, Idaho, Montano, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming
Region 9 includes AK, CA, HI, OR, and WA
The current Region 9 Governor is Gloria Wu, MD.
For more information about Region 9 and the chapters within this region, email [email protected].
Region 9 Branches
California
- San Diego/Irvine- Branch 108
Branch President, Helane Fronek, MD - San Francisco- Branch 30
Branch President, Laurel Waters MD FCAP FASCP - San Francisco/South Bay
Branch President, Katie Nelson, MD - UCI Orange County
Branch President, Eleanor Chu, MD
Washington
- Washington State
Branch President, Tamara Chang, MD
In need of branches in the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Oregon