Chair: Adrian Dan, MD
Co-Chair: Matt Brengman, MD
Associate Co- Chair: Omar Ghanem, MD
Co-Chair- IH: Kathi Ling
BOD Liaison: Rich Peterson, MD
Surgeon Subcommittee Members
Please note that the Surgeon Subcommittee is not accepting new member applications at this time. Committee membership is by appointment only.
Maher. El Chaar MD FACS DABOM
Charles Thompson MD FACS
Sarah Samreen MD FACS
Pearl Ma MD FACS ABOM
Dmytro Havaleshko MD FACS
Dan Eisenberg MD MS
Sal Docimo DO MS
Tammy Kindel MD PhD FACS FASMBS
Colleen Kennedy MD MBA DABS-MBS
Ben Clapp MD FACS
L. Renee Hilton MD FACS
Jaime Ponce MD FACS DABOM FIFSO
Dilendra Weerasinghe MD FACS
John Scott MD FACS DABOM DABS-FPDMBS FASMBS
Monique Hassan MD MBA FACS DABOM DABS-FPD
Elias Chousleb MD FACS
JudyChen MD FACS DABOM DABS-FPDMBS
Vivek Prachand MD
Brandon Grover DO FACS FASMBS
Charles Peng Zhang MD PhD
Mona Misra MD FACS FRCSC
Sergio Bardaro MD FACS
Michael Cook MD FACS
Maria Altieri MD MS
Dimitrios Stefanidis MD PhD
Carl Pesta DO FASMBS
Crystal Johnson-Mann MD MPH FACS
Christine Lovato MD DABOM FACS
IH Section Subcommittee Members
Janelle Coughlin PhD FASMBS-IH
Kellie Armstrong MSN RN FASMBS-IH CBN
Lynn Montague-Daddio MSN APRN CBN
Heidi Bednarchuk MSN APRN CNS
Kellene Isom PhD MS RD CAGS
Leslie Heinberg PhD
Ryan Marek PhD
Lauren “Casey” Flowers MS RD LDN CDCES
Rebecca Skotek RDN CSOWM
Valentina Ivezaj PhD
Karen Grothe PhD
Dale Bond PhD
Afton Koball PhD ABPP
Lisa Miller-Matero PhD
Michael Dougherty PA-C
Valerie Matthews MS, RN, CBN
Maia Routley DNP, CPN
Michelle Bauche MS RDN LD CSOWM
Nicole Franklin RN CBN
Nini Peterson PhD FTOS
Brooke Doucet PsyD
Deb Allis PA-C MBA
Bobbie Lou Price MSN RN
Laura Boyer FNP-C
Karen Schulz MSN CNS
Carah Horn MBA-HCA BSN RN
Anna Stafne BSN RN
Annie Lowery APRN-CNP MSN RNFA CNOR
Angelle Harrell MS RDN LDN
ASMBS Staff Liaisons
Cindy Chambers and Kristie Kaufman
Mission
In alignment with the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) mission to
elevate global health and quality of life by significantly reducing the impact of obesity and its related illnesses,
the Program Committee is tasked with developing and organizing all annual educational events for the
ASMBS, including the ASMBS Annual Meeting and ASMBS Weekend. The committee identifies professional
education needs, reviews abstract submissions, selects topics and speakers, and contributes to the overall
conference programming to enhance the educational experience for ASMBS members.
Description
The Program Committee plays a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality educational
content that addresses the evolving needs of ASMBS members. By identifying gaps in knowledge, securing
expert speakers, and implementing innovative educational formats, the committee aims to enhance member
satisfaction and promote professional development in metabolic and bariatric surgery.
Objectives
● Enhance the value and quality of educational programming for ASMBS members.
Rationale: This objective strengthens member satisfaction and engagement, positioning the ASMBS as
a leading resource for professional development in metabolic and bariatric surgery.
● Increase member satisfaction by addressing the educational needs and preferences of members.
Rationale: This objective contributes to overall satisfaction with ASMBS events, fostering a positive
learning experience and reinforcing member commitment to society.
● Identify professional education needs, i.e., specific topics, teaching models, and venues, tailored to the
needs of ASMBS members.
Rationale: This objective ensures that educational programming remains relevant and impactful,
addressing key areas of interest and professional development.
● Increase member attendance by 5% at educational events.
Rationale: This objective demonstrates the perceived value and relevance of the programming, while
also fostering networking opportunities and collaboration among members.
Goals:
● Enhance the quality and relevance of educational content by curating content that addresses emerging
topics and best practices in metabolic and bariatric surgery.
Rationale: This goal enhances the educational experience for members, fostering professional growth
and skill development.
● Implement innovative educational formats and delivery methods by incorporating diverse teaching
modalities and utilizing online platforms.
Rationale: This goal expands access to educational content, accommodating varying learning
preferences and promoting engagement among members.
● Increase strategic promotional efforts of educational events to boost member attendance.
Rationale: This goal increases member awareness and participation, maximizing the impact of
programming and facilitating knowledge exchange within the ASMBS community.
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