The Young Physician Society (YPS) elected new officers at its August meeting. The results are as follows:
 
President-elect – Caleb Cooper, MD 
Commission on Legislation (COL) Representative – Dan Udrea, MD 
Trustee Board Member – Chad Curtis, DO
Alternate Trustee Board Member – Astha Bhardwaj, MD 

Kristen Rush, MD, who was chosen as president-elect last year, began her presidential term at the meeting.

The Young Physician Society (YPS) seeks to strengthen the value of ISMA membership for young physicians by:

• Enhancing young physicians’ practice of medicine by assisting with the transition to practice, legal resources, physician wellness and more.
• Advocating for issues of importance to young physicians by facilitating young physicians’ participation in policy making and other activities of the ISMA.
• Promoting young physician leadership by providing leadership education and opportunities, as well as other activities and resources relevant to young physicians.
• Keeping YPS members informed on issues impacting physicians at the beginning of their professional practice through targeted communications, newsletters and meetings.

ISMA physician members younger than 40 or who have completed residency and fellowship training within the past five years are automatically members of YPS. YPS currently has more than 1,100 members.