Academic Council

NIPDD is presented by the Academic Council, a group of seasoned program directors, many of whom hold leadership positions within the RRC, AFMRD, AAFP, ABFM and other family medicine organizations.

The Academic Council is responsible for the coordination, supervision, and evaluation of the NIPDD's educational programs. Sponsored by the AFMRD, it reports to the AFMRD Board.

Penelope K. Tippy, MD
2008 – 2012 Chair
AFMRD Representative
Program Director
SIU Family & Community Medicine
Carbondale, IL

Edward T. Bope, MD
2008 – 2012 Past Chair
ABFM Representative
Program Director
Riverside Family Medicine Residency Program
Columbus, OH

Diane K. Beebe, MD
2008 - 2010
AFMRD Representative
Professor & Chair
University of Mississippi Department of Family Medicine
Jackson, MS

Colleen Conry, MD
2008 - 2011
STFM Representative
Professor & Vice Chair, Department of Family Medicine
University of Colorado
Aurora, CO

Sam Cullison, MD
2008 - 2011
AAFP/COE Representative
Program Director
Swedish Family Medicine - Cherry Hill
Seattle, WA

William R. Gillanders, MD
2008 - 2010
RPS Representative
Program Director
Providence Milwaukie Family Medicine Residency Program
Milwaukie, OR

Harold Johnston, MD
2008 - 2011
Program Director
AFMRD Representative
Alaska Family Medicine Residency Program
Anchorage, AK

Elissa J. Palmer, MD
2008 - 2010
AFMRD Representative
Professor & Chair Department of Family & Community Medicine
Director Reproductive Services/Director Rural Track Residency
University of Nevada School of Medicine
Las Vegas, NV

Perry A. Pugno, MD, MPH, CPE
AAFP Liaison
Leawood, KS