Voting for the next Governor-elect takes place from September 26-November 7, 2025. Eligible voting members (MACPs, FACPs, Members, and 2-year Resident/Fellow Members with an elect date of 9/1/2023 or earlier) will receive an election email containing their unique and personal voting credentials to vote online.
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Please review the Governor-elect candidate bios and statements below. When you are ready to vote, return to your election email and follow instructions to cast your ballot!
Candidate: Eladio Pereira, MD, MBA, MACP
Dr. Pereira is the Chief Medical Officer of the Mariposa Community Health Center in Nogales, Arizona, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). He completed medical school and a residency in Internal Medicine at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals and joined Mariposa in 1986 to complete his National Health Service Corps Scholarship.
He received the Preceptor of the Year Award by the Southeastern Area Health Education Centers (SEAHEC), the Community Service Award by the Arizona Association for Community Health Centers, the Distinguished Service Award by the Arizona Association for Community Health Centers and the Karl Meyer Recognition Award by Holy Cross Hospital. He led Mariposa’s team in responding to COVID 19 that resulted in one of the highest vaccination rates in the country. He has an interest in delivering quality care in rural areas and mentorship of medical students and residents.
Goal #1: Continue to Expand Membership and Sustain Financial Stability
- Build relationships with new medical schools and residencies in Arizona
- Participate in academic events and connect with Program Directors where ACP can be visible and participatory
- Promote benefits of membership during medical training
Goal #2: Expand Education and Participation in Advocacy
- Educate new and young physicians on the benefits of advocacy
- Expand ACP advocacy activities at the state level
- Educate members on ACP advocacy goals
- Offer new scholarships to attend organized advocacy events
Goal #3: Expand Education on Access and Benefits of Mental Health
- Educate membership and legislators on specific actions to promote mental health
- Use advocacy to identify opportunities to elevate mental health discussion
- Promote ACP resources to train young providers on keeping good mental health to reduce errors and increase longevity in medicine
Candidate: Pamela Sullivan, MD, MBA, FACP, FCUCM, PT
Dr. Sullivan is an energetic and strategic leader, mentor, and consultant with over 40 years of experience in healthcare. Starting her career as a physical therapist, she went on to complete a residency in Internal Medicine, followed by a distinguished career in Emergency and Urgent Care. Presently, Dr. Sullivan is the founder of National Healthcare Solutions, PLLC. Dr. Sullivan thrives in environments where continuous improvement and positive team culture are prioritized. She is passionate about mentoring emerging healthcare leaders and developing high-performing teams that are aligned with the mission of putting patients first. A recognized leader in the healthcare industry, Dr. Sullivan was the first female president of the Urgent Care Association of America and has served on numerous boards and committees shaping the future of healthcare. She has received several prestigious awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Urgent Care Association and the Laureate Award from the American College of Physicians.
Dr. Sullivan’s overarching goals, if elected, are to support the chapter’s strategic vision as adopted in the fall of 2024.
Goal #1: Champion support for all internal medicine physicians within the state while maintaining the exceptional programming for those in academic systems. Member involvement helps leadership identify and address relevant needs.
- Method: Broaden educational offerings and address the needs of physicians in non-academic areas of practice.
Goal #2: Strengthen the fiscal and membership foundation of the chapter to enable our mission and vision advancement.
- Method: Implement robust membership campaigns, sponsorship opportunities and educational programs.
Goal #3: To support our student/resident trainees and early career physicians, optimizing their engagement for lifelong ACP involvement.
- Method: Enhance communication and programming for this group of physicians emphasizing the benefits of community supporting the physician throughout all stages of their career.