Members

Ron Bangasser, MD
(1950-2007)

It is with the greatest sadness that we report the passing of Ronald P. Bangasser, MD on May 2, 2007. Dr. Bangasser was the Chair of the Council on Medical Service at the time of his death. He was 57.

Dr. Bangasser was in his second term on the Council, having joined us in 2001. He was an integral member of the Council's work and his many contributions will be missed. He brought a strong and energetic commitment to his patients and his profession. He will be remembered as a caring and thoughtful leader and friend through his many accomplishments, good humor, enthusiasm for life, and love of family.

For additional information about Dr. Bangasser, please visit the California Medical Association.

The Council on Medical Service consists of 12 members elected by the AMA House of Delegates. Current Council members include:

David O. Barbe, MD, Chair-Elect*
Delegate from Missouri
Mountain Grove, Missouri
Family Practice
Term began: July 2003
Maximum tenure: June 2011

Gerald E. Harmon, MD
Delegate from South Carolina
Georgetown, South Carolina
Family Practice
Term began:  July 2007
Eligible for re-election 2011
Maximum tenure: June 2015

Rachelle Klammer
Student Member
Denver, Colorado

William E. Kobler, MD*
Delegate from Illinois
Family Practice
Rockford, Illinois
Term began: July 2004
Eligible for re-election 2008
Maximum tenure: June 2012

Barbara L. McAneny, MD*
Delegate from the American Society of Clinical Oncology
Oncology/Hematology
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Term began: July 2003
Maximum tenure: June 2011

Jack McIntyre, MD
Delegate from American Psyciatric Association
Psychiatry
Rochester, New York
Term began:  July 2007
Eligible for re-election 2011
Maximum tenure: June 2015

Jana Montgomery, MD
Resident Member
Boston, Massachusetts

Thomas Sullivan, MD
Delegate from Massachusetts
Cardiovascular Disease
Beverly, Massachusetts
Term began: July 2005
Eligible for re-election: 2009
Maximum tenure: June 2013

Donna E. Sweet, MD
Delegate from American College of Physicians
Internal Medicine
Wichita, Kansas
Term began: July 2006
Eligible for re-election: 2010
Maximu tenure: June 2014

W. Jeff Terry, MD
Delegate from Alabama
Urology
Mobile, Alabama
Term began: July 2004
Eligible for re-election: 2008
Maximum tenure: June 2012

Georgia A. Tuttle, MD, Chair*
Delegate from New Hampshire
Dermatology
Lebanon, New Hampshire
Term began: July 2002
Maximum tenure: June 2010

Charles F. Willson, MD
Alternate Delegate from North Carolina
Pediatrics
Greenville, North Carolina
Term began: July 2006
Eligible for re-election: 2010
Maximum tenure: June 2014

*Denotes an Executive Committee member