The American College of Physicians has appointed Temple University physician Darilyn V. Moyer, MED ’85, to lead the largest medical specialty organization in the U.S.

Moyer, professor of medicine and executive vice chair for education at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine (LKSOM), will be the organization's next chief executive officer and executive vice president, effective Sept. 6.

“We are honored and pleased that Dr. Moyer will lead the most prestigious association in the country representing internal medicine,” said Larry R. Kaiser, president & CEO of Temple University Health System, dean and professor of Surgery at LKSOM, and senior executive vice president for health affairs at Temple University. “Her extensive knowledge and experience, as well as her proven leadership make her an effective advocate on key healthcare issues affecting patients and their families, as well as a role model for internists across the U.S.”

In the newly appointed position, Moyer will be the senior staff officer of the American College of Physicians with the authority and responsibility to implement all College policies and activities.

"I look forward to helping ACP continue its mission of helping physicians provide the best possible care to their patients," said Moyer, who also serves as the director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program and assistant dean for Graduate Medical Education. "Whether it is issuing evidence-based clinical recommendations or helping physicians understand new payment systems, ACP plays a critical role in our nation's healthcare by fostering excellence in the practice of medicine."

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