Academy of Medicine of Cincinnati Council

The Academy Council is the governing body of the Academy of Medicine of Cincinnati.  It normally meets the second Tuesday of each month with the exception of July and August. Meetings are open to Academy members; reservations are required.  Councilors serve three-year terms, up to two consecutive.  In addition to the elected members, several advisory members also serve on Council.

 Council Roles and Responsibilities

2025-2026 Councilors

Joseph Cheng, MD

Joseph Cheng, MD

Academy President - Executive Committee

Medical College of Wisconsin (1994) Neurosurgey, University of Cincinnati, UC Health

Christopher Paprzycki, MD

Christopher Paprzycki, MD

Academy President Elect - Executive Committee

University of Toledo College of Medicine (2012) Vascular Surgery, The Christ Hospital

Stephen R. Feagins, MD, MBA

Stephen R. Feagins, MD, MBA

Treasurer - Executive Committee

University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (1986) Internal Medicine, Bon Secours Mercy Health

Barry Brook, MD

Barry Brook, MD

Past Academy President - Executive Committee

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (1983) Internal Medicine, Mercy Health Physicians, Bon Secours Mercy Health

Andrew W. Petersen, MD

Andrew W. Petersen, MD

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (2013) Hospitalist, TriHealth

Rani M. Nasser, MD

Rani M. Nasser, MD

Temple University School of Medicine (2017) Neurosurgery, University of Cincinnati

Rebecca Short, MD

Rebecca Short, MD

Executive Committee

University School of Louisville School of Medicine (1999) Dermatology, TriHealth Physician Partners

Robert Pettit, MD

Robert Pettit, MD

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (2015) Orthopaedic Surgery, Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

Jessica Sellar

Jessica Sellar

Executive Director, Academy of Medicine of Cincinnati - Executive Committee

 

2023-2024 Advisory Members

Andrew T. Filak Jr., MD

Andrew T. Filak Jr., MD

Former Dean of University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Michelle Knopp, MD

Michelle Knopp, MD

Fellow

Grant Mussman, MD

Grant Mussman, MD

Anne Like, MD

Anne Like, MD

Past Academy President

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (1990) Internal Medicine/Occupational Medicine, Private Practice

E. Wyman Morriss, MD

E. Wyman Morriss, MD

Past Academy President

Lakshmi Kode Sammarco, MD

Lakshmi Kode Sammarco, MD

Hamilton County Coroner

Council Meeting Dates

2025 Council Meeting Dates

 

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