PHILADELPHIA (November 15, 2022)—Four Fox Chase Cancer Center faculty have been appointed to leadership positions by fellow members of the Metropolitan Philadelphia Chapter of the American College of Surgeons (MPACS).
“These appointments are a testament to the dedication of our surgical department to improving quality and being involved regionally and nationally in cancer care,” said Jeffrey Farma, MD, FACS, interim chair of Surgical Oncology and past president of MPACS. “We at Fox Chase are proud to be part of such a prestigious organization that works every day toward improving surgical care for our community. We are particularly proud to have so many serving in leadership positions.”
The following faculty members were elected to positions representing the local chapter:
- Sanjay Reddy, MD, FACS, was elected to serve a three-year term as Councilor-at-Large. Reddy also serves as the co-chair of the Mock Oral Boards committee.
- Andrea Porpiglia, MD, MSc, FACS, was elected to serve a one-year term as a Young Fellows Association Representative.
- Austin Williams, MD, MSEd, was elected to serve a two-year term as Resident and Associate Fellow Representative.
- Sameer Patel, MD, FACS, previous past president of MPACS, was appointed to a three-year term as ACS Chapter Alternate Governor.
Founded in 1986, the Metropolitan Philadelphia Chapter is a part of the American College of Surgeons, a scientific and educational association of surgeons dedicated to ensuring the highest standard of surgical care through education and advocacy. The Metropolitan Philadelphia Chapter represents the interests of surgeons and helps promote policies and programs of the American College of Surgeons. For additional information on MPACS, visit www.mp-acs.org or email [email protected].