Dermatologist named AMA president-elect

Jack Resneck Jr., MD, has been selected as the new president-elect of the American Medical Association, the organization announced in a press release.

Resneck, who was first elected to the AMA board of trustees in 2014 and was the board chair from 2018 to 2019, will take over the president’s seat in June 2022.

“It is truly an honor to be elected by my peers to lead the AMA, especially during this pivotal time of learning from the COVID-19 pandemic experience as we plan for the future of medicine and public health,” Resneck said in the release. “Now more than ever, I am proud to be part of an AMA that is dedicated to driving the future of medicine, removing obstacles to patient care, and leading the charge to prevent chronic disease and confront public health crises — all while prioritizing our goal of eliminating long-standing health inequities. I am committed to relentlessly advocating for physicians and patients on issues that matter most to us and look forward to the continued meaningful advancements our AMA will make as we strive to improve the health of the nation.”

The California-based dermatology specialist received his undergraduate degree in public policy from Brown University and his medical degree from the University of California San Francisco, where he currently serves as vice chair and professor of dermatology. He is also a member of the editorial board of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and sits on the National Quality Forum’s board of directors.