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Contents
  1. Chair-elect
  2. Secretary 
  3. Delegate
  4. Alternate delegate
  5. Member at-large (practice size of 1-10 physicians)
  6. Member at-large (practice size of more than 10 physicians)

The Private Practice Physicians Section (PPPS) held an election for its governing council during the 2026 Annual Meeting on June 5, 2026. The newly elected GC members are listed on this page. Email [email protected] with any questions. 

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Chair-elect

Roxanne Tyroch, MD

Secretary 

Hillary Johnson-Jahangir, MD, PhD

Delegate

Kieran Elizabeth McAvoy, MD

Alternate delegate

Mohammad Ibrahim, DO

Member at-large (practice size of 1-10 physicians)

Christopher Garofalo, MD

Member at-large (practice size of more than 10 physicians)

Manna Varghese, MD

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