date:06/12 Year:2025
Ferrari Named ACPM Executive Director
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) recently announced Melissa Ferrari, CAE, as its new Executive Director. Ferrari has served as Interim CEO since June 2024, after joining the College in November 2020 as Vice President, Membership and Operations. Ferrari brings an extensive background in association management having held executive management roles in several mission-driven and trade membership-based organizations.date:06/12 Year:2025
ACPM Statement on U.S. Vaccine Advisory Committees
ACPM's position on supporting careful review of experts on vaccine advisory panels, emphasizing the importance of a commitment to transparency and public health.date:06/12 Year:2025
ACPM Returns to Individual Elections for the Board of Regents
We heard you! Following the last few ACPM Board of Regent elections by slate, membership feedback indicated a strong interest in returning to individual elections. After deliberation by both the Governance Committee and the Board of Regents, as well as research on practices of similar organizations, it was decided to return to individual elections for Officer and Regent positions.
Starting with the upcoming election cycle, individuals can nominate (or self-nominate) candidates for open positions. Up to two candidates will be selected for each open position by the Nominations Subcommittee of the Governance Committee based on leadership competencies and the needs of the Board. During the ensuing four-week voting period, eligible members will be asked to vote for one candidate for each position.
For terms beginning in May 2026, Officer positions up for election include the Secretary and Treasurer, where there will be a head-to-head election between two candidates for each office. In addition, positions will be open for four Regent-at-Large positions, which will present up to eight candidates, with members voting for four.
date:05/29 Year:2025
Climate and Health Special Interest Group Launched to Enhance Residency Training and Advocacy
A new Climate and Health Special Interest Group (CH-SIG) has launched to initially establish methods for incorporating climate and health into Public Health / General Preventive Medicine (PH/GPM) residency training. There will also be an opportunity to work together on advocacy and policy.
Climate change and environmental health are an urgent focus for all public health professionals and physicians. Climate effects on health are direct (e.g., extreme heat) and indirect (e.g., vector range extensions). Increasing numbers of people are presenting for care with climate-related problems: extreme heat, injury from flooding and wind, vector-borne illness, respiratory distress from airborne particulates, and mental health issues related to real and expected illness.
date:05/15 Year:2025
Letter from the President: A Time to Lead in Preventive Medicine and Public Health
This is a transcript of ACPM President Dr. Ryung Suh’s comments during the ACPM annual meeting on May 8, 2025.
This is not an easy time to lead in public health or preventive medicine.
We are living through a time of great political upheaval and global disruption. The rise of populist and anti-science rhetoric in some countries, the emergence of infectious threats once thought nearly eradicated, increasing political polarization, social media fueled misinformation and the growing erosion of public trust — these are not just geopolitical headlines. They are forces that are shaping the health and well-being of entire populations and point to critical challenges that are impacting our profession. This is compounded by the rising tide of chronic diseases and their economic burdens, the underinvestment in public health infrastructure and the training pipeline, and the ever-present threat of high consequence infections. These, too, have geopolitical implications. The enduring truth is that public health is inherently political, and ACPM must remain engaged in the political and global dialogue. Some might say that this is a crucible moment in our history, born out of crisis, with an opportunity to rebuild our future for the better. But, it is also a period rife with risk and one that must be navigated with experience and expertise, prudence and wisdom, boldness and courage.
date:05/05 Year:2025
American College of Preventive Medicine Launches Preventive Medicine 2025 in Seattle
(SEATTLE, WA) The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) announces the kickoff of its annual conference, Preventive Medicine 2025, on Monday, May 5 in Seattle, WA. This year’s theme, “Moving the Needle for Preventive Medicine and Public Health,” emphasizes the importance of research, policy and collaboration to enhance prevention and well-being for all.date:05/01 Year:2025
Letter from the President: With Gratitude for Being a Fortunate Man
As I write my final President’s Newsletter, I am overcome with a deep sense of gratitude to the members and staff of the American College of Preventive Medicine for affording me the opportunity to have served as your President for these past two years. Recognizing that it is also May 1st or “May Day”, a global holiday marking the struggles and accomplishments of the working class, and knowing that we have had more than 100,000 federal employees losing their jobs, including many of our colleagues at the CDC, FDA, NIH and the VA, it is a challenging time indeed for many across the country.
Despite this, many of us will soon be in Seattle, looking to "Move the Needle" at our annual conference. Preventive Medicine 2025 is designed to bring together leaders across healthcare and public health to collaborate, learn and work to change our health care system through prevention and well-being for all.
date:05/01 Year:2025
American College of Preventive Medicine Calls for Resumption of Funding for Preventive Medicine Residency Programs
The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) encourages funding for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Preventive Medicine Residency (PMR) Program flow to grant awardees as appropriated for Fiscal Year 2025.
date:04/17 Year:2025
Join the Celebration and Put Your Voice into Action
April showers bring spring flowers … but April also brings national recognition for the incredible individuals who volunteer their time, talents and energy for so many valiant causes! April is National Volunteer Month, and ACPM wants to celebrate the many volunteers who power the College!
From driving strategy to overseeing governance to managing finances to implementing member programs to planning an annual conference, ACPM volunteers are the backbone of the organization. These individuals are changemakers and generously share their time and passion to not only strengthen the ACPM community but also to drive the College’s mission forward. Simply … THANK YOU! Thank you for your commitment. Thank you for your leadership. Thank you for making a difference in your specialty.
In the words of Helen Dyer, biochemist and cancer researcher, “Volunteerism is the voice of the people put into action. These actions shape and mold the present into a future of which we can all be proud.” Want to shape the future of ACPM?