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

2026-2027 Councilors

Stephen R. Feagins, MD, MBA

Stephen R. Feagins, MD, MBA

Academy President - Executive Committee

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

Rebecca Short, MD

Rebecca Short, MD

Academy President Elect 2027-2028

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

Andrew W. Petersen, MD

Andrew W. Petersen, MD

Academy Secretary

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

Brittany Kasturiarachi, DO

Brittany Kasturiarachi, DO

Academy Treasurer

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (2018) Neurology, University of Cincinnati

Christopher Paprzycki, MD

Christopher Paprzycki, MD

Ex-Academy President - Executive Committee

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

Jessica Sellar

Jessica Sellar

Executive Director, Academy of Medicine of Cincinnati - Executive Committee

Julian Guitron, MD

Julian Guitron, MD

Hahnemann University School of Medicine General Thoracic Surgeon, The Christ Hospital Health Network

Rani M. Nasser, MD

Rani M. Nasser, MD

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

Michelle Nguyen, MD

Michelle Nguyen, MD

St. George's University School of Medicine (2018) Internal Medicine, Bon Secours Mercy Health

Smruti Patel, MD

Smruti Patel, MD

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (2013) Neurosurgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Robert Pettit, MD

Robert Pettit, MD

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

Jessica Geddes Shea, MD

Jessica Geddes Shea, MD

University of Kentucky College of Medicine (2021) Critical Care, TriHealth

2026-2027 Advisory Members

Joseph Cheng, MD

Joseph Cheng, MD

Past Academy President - Executive Committee

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

Barry Brook, MD

Barry Brook, MD

Past Academy President

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

Anne Like, MD

Anne Like, MD

Past Academy President

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

Anubhav Mital, MD

First District Councilor

Elena Hausmann

UC College of Medicine Student Advisory

Mallika Desai

UC College of Medicine Student Advisory

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