Current Committees

2024 Committees and Members

The ABP appreciates the excellent work of the more than 400 board-certified pediatricians and members of the public who volunteer their time, energy, and expertise to our committees, subboards, and other programs. The committees below produce examinations and provide direction for certification activities.

Appeals Committee

  • Laura M. Brooks, Chair
  • John G. Frohna
  • Joseph T. Gilhooly
  • Ricardo A. Quiñonez
  • Robin H. Steinhorn
  • John A. Barnard, ex officio
  • Michael A. Barone, ex officio
  • Suzanne K. Woods, ex officio

Audit Committee

  • John A. Barnard
  • Priyanka Kaul, Chair
  • DeWayne M. Pursley

Charter and Bylaws Committee

  • John A. Barnard, Chair
  • Michael A. Barone
  • Yousef Y. Turshani
  • Ann E. Hazinski, ex officio
  • Michele J. Wall, ex officio​

Competency-Based Medical Education Committee

  • Emily C. Borman-Shoap
  • Ashley Darcy-Mahoney, Public Member
  • Richard B. Mink
  • Patricia Poitevien
  • Daniel J. Schumacher, Chair
  • Teri Lee Turner
  • Ariel S. Winn
  • John A. Barnard, ex officio
  • Michael A. Barone, ex officio
  • David A. Turner, ex officio

Conflict of Interest Committee

  • Charlotte M. Boney
  • Douglas S. Diekema
  • John G. Frohna, Chair
  • Eryn Marchiolo, Public Member
  • Folafoluwa O. Odetola
  • John A. Barnard, ex officio
  • Michael A. Barone, ex officio
  • Keith J. Mann, ex officio
  • Suzanne K. Woods, ex officio

Continuing Certification Committee

  • Melania M. Bembea
  • Suzanne K. Berman
  • Mary Carol Burkhardt
  • Roni D. Lane 
  • Porshia J. Mack, Chair
  • Suzette O. Oyeku
  • Joanna E. Perdomo
  • Joseph R. Powell, Public Member
  • Sangeeta K. Gill Schroeder
  • Pamela K. Shaw, AAP Rep
  • John A. Barnard, ex officio
  • Michael A. Barone, ex officio
  • Keith J. Mann, ex officio

Credentials Committee

  • Charlotte M. Boney 
  • Debra M. Boyer
  • James F. Chmiel
  • David A. Gremse, Chair
  • Anna R. Kuo
  • Judith S. Shaw, Public Member
  • Richard P. Shugerman
  • John A. Barnard, ex officio
  • Michael A. Barone, ex officio
  • Suzanne K. Woods, ex officio

Decision Skills Committee

  • Benjamin S. Alexander, Medical Editor
  • Winter Berry
  • Sussan Mbi Ndakor
  • Bradley G. Olson, Chair
  • Mikhal G. Schiffer
  • Justin C. Schwartz
  • Jesus G. Vallejo
  • Kristi M. Williams
  • Keith J. Mann, ex officio

Education and Training Committee

  • Maneesh F. Batra, Chair
  • Rebecca L. Blankenburg
  • Meredith F. Bone
  • Rani S. Gereige
  • Bruce E. Herman
  • Kenya A. McNeal-Trice
  • Andrew J. Nowalk
  • Sarah Pitts
  • Lori J. Wan
  • Joseph A. Zenel
  • John A. Barnard, ex officio
  • Michael A. Barone, ex officio
  • David A. Turner, ex officio
  • Suzanne K. Woods, ex officio

Executive Committee

  • John A. Barnard, Chair
  • Michael A. Barone
  • Priyanka Kaul
  • DeWayne M. Pursley
  • Pamela J. Simms-Mackey

Family Leadership Committee

  • Johanna Bergan
  • Rani G. Elwy
  • Isabel C. Garcia
  • Gabriela R. Oates
  • Lisa A. Pitch
  • Jill M. Plevinsky
  • Joseph R. Powell
  • LaToshia T. Rouse
  • Kathryn A. Sabadosa, Chair
  • Jonathan Webb
  • Carole M. Lannon, Consultant
  • John A. Barnard, ex officio
  • Michael A. Barone, ex officio
  • Laurel K. Leslie, ex officio

Finance Committee (ABP)

  • John A. Barnard
  • Michael A. Barone
  • Priyanka Kaul, Chair
  • DeWayne M. Pursley
  • Pamela J. Simms-Mackey
  • Robert J. Vinci
  • Ann E. Hazinski, ex officio
  • Suzanne K. Woods, ex officio

Finance Committee (ABP Foundation)

  • John A. Barnard
  • Michael A. Barone
  • Priyanka Kaul, Chair
  • DeWayne M. Pursley
  • Pamela J. Simms-Mackey
  • Ann E. Hazinski, ex officio
  • Laurel K. Leslie, ex officio
  • Suzanne K. Woods, ex officio

General Pediatrics Examination Committee

  • Jennifer E. Adair, Chair
  • Natasha R. Agbai
  • Sinda W. Althoen
  • Gustavo Rosas Alvarado
  • Enid Colon
  • Henry H. Dodd
  • Nancy R. Doelling
  • Gus D. Emmick
  • Norman D. Ferrari III, Medical Editor
  • Eric B. Freeman
  • Martha E. Gagliano
  • Faith Lockett Gardner
  • Giselle K. Habet
  • Priyanka Kaul
  • Lucy Lot
  • Stephen L. Nelson Jr.
  • Alonzo Patterson III
  • Kelley H. Shultz
  • Piyush K. Singh
  • Jenny C. Sung
  • Jonathan L. Tolentino
  • Nicole S. Torres
  • David C. Turell
  • Madhu D. Voddi
  • Angela T. Wong

General Pediatrics MOCA-Peds Committee

  • Laura M. Brooks, Medical Editor
  • Alexandra J. Cvijanovich
  • Rachel L. Dawkins
  • Dominick J. DeBlasio
  • Mary Beth Fasano
  • Donna R. Halloran
  • Alison V. Holmes
  • Michael J. Jones
  • David M. Krol
  • Michael P. Lukela
  • Robin Madden
  • Martha M. Middlemist, Medical Editor
  • Christopher W. Morton
  • Kelly A. Orringer
  • Robert A. Poth
  • Jessica S. Rappaport
  • Holly Rothermel
  • Marc A. Yester

General Pediatrics Oversight Committee

  • Jennifer E. Adair
  • Laura M. Brooks
  • Rachel L. Dawkins
  • Dominick J. DeBlasio
  • Norman D. Ferrari III, Chair
  • Faith L. Gardner
  • Priyanka Kaul
  • Michael P. Lukela
  • Martha C. Middlemist
  • Marc. A Yester
  • Linda A. Althouse, ex officio
  • John A. Barnard, ex officio
  • Michael A. Barone, ex officio
  • Suzanne K. Woods, ex officio

Long-Term Investment Committee

  • John A. Barnard, Chair
  • Michael A. Barone
  • Stephanie D. Davis
  • Priyanka Kaul
  • David G. Nichols
  • H. Stacy Nicholson
  • DeWayne M. Pursley
  • Pamela J. Simms-Mackey
  • Gregory W. Brown, Financial Consultant, ex officio
  • Ann E. Hazinski, ex officio
  • Suzanne K. Woods, ex officio

Nominating Committee

  • John A. Barnard, Chair
  • Michael A. Barone
  • Eric C. Eichenwald
  • DeWayne M. Pursley
  • Ricardo A. Quiñonez
  • Pamela J. Simms-Mackey
  • Linda A. Althouse, ex officio
  • Suzanne K. Woods, ex officio
 
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