About
American College of Correctional Physicians
Promoting Excellence in the Practice of Correctional Medicine
Mission Statement
- The ACCP is the only membership organization committed solely to meeting the needs of correctional physicians;
- The ACCP examines issues specific to the incarcerated and identifies solutions for clinical medical professionals in prisons, jails, and juvenile facilities;
- The ACCP disseminates vital medical information at educational conferences, in professional publications, and through peer networking;
- The ACCP advocates for adherence to a Code of Ethics that ensures we practice our profession responsibly and with the greatest degree of integrity;
- The ACCP advocates for medical research and the professional education of students and residents to develop and maintain future excellence in correctional medicine;
- The ACCP is at the forefront of efforts to win specialty recognition for correctional physicians, enhancing the stature of our profession, and leading to greater public and private support.
Vision
The vision of the American College of Correctional Physicians is to pursue and establish the highest ideals and ethical standards in the provision of health services to those who are incarcerated. The College shall endeavor to advance research, education, and training in correctional medicine by academia and government.
The College shall endeavor to gain specialty recognition for those physicians, who by qualification and commitment, attempt to improve the health of those incarcerated through education, training and provision of compassionate, preventive and effective health services.
The effectiveness of the College will be demonstrated in its efforts to identify and correct those influences in society that lead to criminal thinking and behavior, and to establish humane and effective modification of criminal thinking and behaviors.
Those incarcerated should leave their correctional period better educated and in the best health and condition possible to re-enter their communities as contributing members of society.
Officers, Directors and Other Board Members
PRESIDENT:
Jeffrey Keller, MD, CCHP-P
PRESIDENT-ELECT:
Johnny Wu, MD, FACCP, FACP, CCHP-P
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT:
Charles Lee, MD, JD, CCHP-P
SECRETARY:
Cassandra Newkirk, MD, MBA
TREASURER:
Philip Eskew, DO, JD, MBA, CCHP-P, FACCP
Gregory Ladele, MD
Viet Nguyen, DO
Susan Rashid, DO, MPH
Paul Rees, MD
Justin Sterett, MD, CCHP
Sherry Stoutin, MD
LIAISONS:
Rodney Alford, MD, MBA (AAPHP Liaison)
Keith Ivens, MD, FACCP (NCCHC Liaison)
John May, MD, CCHP, FACCP (ACA Liaison)
John Mills, DO, MPH (AOA Liaison)
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PAST PRESIDENTS:
Charles Lee, 2021 – 2023
Juan (Rudy) Nunez, 2019 – 2021
Keith Ivens, 2017 – 2019
Todd Wilcox, 2015 – 2017
Rebecca Ballard, 2013-2015
Michael T. Puerini, 2011-2013
Donald Kern, 2009-2011
Michelle Staples-Horne, 2007-2009
Lynn F. Sander, 2005-2007
Steven R. Shelton, 2003-2005
Anne C. Spaulding, 2001-2003
Joseph E. Paris, 1999-2001
Roderic Gottula, 1997-1999
Peter Lamelas, 1995-1997
Ronald M. Shansky, 1993-1995
Letter from the President
The ACCP exists to serve its members and, by extension, to improve medical care for our incarcerated patients. We serve our members in several ways: by providing educational opportunities and CMEs, by creating a community for member fellowship and friendship, by advocating on behalf of our members and patients, and many others.
But we need your help! ACCP is governed by a Board of Directors, and the “heavy lifting” work is done in ACCP’s various committees. Please consider joining one (or more!) of ACCP’s committees. You can find a list of the various committees here on the ACCP website. Besides helping ACCP with its mission, you will make many new friends, mentors, and power sources.
On behalf of ACCP’s Board of Directors, we look forward to working with you!
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Keller
Jeffrey Keller, MD, CCHP-P, FACCP
The ACCP appreciates donations in any amount!
The ACCP is the only international membership organization committed solely to the professional development and fellowship for Correctional Physicians, Dentists and Mid-Level Practitioners, providing a venue of advocacy for us and for our patients.