# American College of Legal Medicine


## Posts

- [President’s Letter: August 19, 2025](https://aclm.org/presidents-letter-august-19-2025/): Dear Esteemed Colleagues of the American College of Legal Medicine, I hope that your summer has been enjoyable! As the warm season draws to a close, the American College of Legal Medicine will center its’ attention on some exciting upcoming events that will surely be informational and thought provoking. ACLM Mid-year Meeting October 17 and 18, 2025 with the Wecht Institute This year, the ACLM Mid-year Meeting will be in partnership with the Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law. The event will take place at the Power Center on the Duquesne University campus in Pittsburgh, PA on October 17 […]
- [President's Letter: April 13, 2025](https://aclm.org/presidents-letter-april-13-2025/): Dear Esteemed Colleagues in Law, Medicine and Dentistry, I am writing my first letter to you as the 55th President of the American College of Legal Medicine.  I am humbled and honored to lead this unique and influential group to new heights in the Medical-Dental-Legal world. We are now about 6 weeks out from our very successful 65th Annual Conference which was held in Houston Tx.  I trust that all who attended enjoyed the conference and we look forward to seeing all of you at the 66th Annual Conference which will be held in Pheonix, Arizona.  I would like to […]
- [Maya Alexandri, JD, MD, FCLM](https://aclm.org/maya-alexandri-jd-md-fclm/): Dr. Maya Alexandri is a remarkable physician, attorney, and accomplished author whose diverse background truly embodies the distinctive qualities of ACLM Fellows. Currently practicing emergency medicine at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Cavazos in Killeen, Texas, where she is an ultrasound fellow, Maya also serves as a Captain in the U.S. Army Medical Corps. Her steadfast dedication to service is highlighted by her receipt of the U.S. Army’s prestigious Health Professions Scholarship. In addition to being a physician and attorney, Maya is certified as an EMT in Maryland and is a member of a fire department […]
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- [65TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE PHOTOS](https://aclm.org/65th-annual-conference-photos/)
- [President's Letter: January 31, 2025](https://aclm.org/presidents-letter-january-31-2025/): As I write my final President’s Letter, I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude and humility. Serving as the 54th President of our distinguished association has been an incredible honor, and I am deeply appreciative of the trust and support each of you has shown me. The American College of Legal Medicine, with its roots stretching back to 1955 and formal incorporation in 1960, has stood as a beacon of excellence in the intersection of law and medicine, and it is a privilege to have been part of this journey.  ANNUAL MEETING OF THE FELLOWS Looking ahead, I am excited for the upcoming Annual Meeting of the Fellows on March 1, 2025, at 5:30 PM, at the Hilton University of Houston. This will be an opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments we’ve achieved over the past year, while also sharing the plans and initiatives we have on the horizon. I look forward to joining many of you in Houston for what promises to be an insightful and engaging event. 
- [Archives](https://aclm.org/archives/): 2024 2023 2022 2021
- [Fellow Spotlight: Raymund C. King, MD, JD, FCLM](https://aclm.org/member-spotlight-raymund-c-king-md-jd-fclm/): Dr. Raymund King’s journey is one that beautifully intertwines the fields of medicine, law, and entertainment. Raymund worked his way through college and medical school as a professional magician and concert violinist, demonstrating his early ability to balance diverse interests. After practicing medicine for 10 years as an Otorhinolaryngologist in Oklahoma City, Raymund made a life-altering decision: the week after he treated victims of the Oklahoma City Bombing in 1995, he applied to law school and embarked on a law career. 
- [Junying (June) Zhao, PhD, PhD, MPH, MDDS](https://aclm.org/junying-june-zhao-phd-phd-mph-mdds/): Assistant Professor, Health Administration & PolicyUniversity of Oklahoma Health Science Center

## Pages

- [Delegation to the AMA](https://aclm.org/delegation-to-the-ama/): Delegation to the American Medical Association (AMA) The American College of Legal Medicine (ACLM) holds a vital seat within the AMA House of Delegates (HOD). As the principal organization representing the intersection of medicine and law, our delegation ensures that the unique perspective of dual-trained professionals is integrated into the national policy of the American medical profession. The Importance of Our Delegation The AMA House of Delegates is the “legislative body” of American medicine. By maintaining an active delegation, the ACLM is able to: Legal Medicine Caucus Established in 2025, the Legal Medicine Caucus was founded by the ACLM to […]
- [Legal Advocacy and Amicus Briefs](https://aclm.org/aclm-committees/amicus/): Amicus Curiae: Advocacy at the Intersection of Law & Medicine Recent Impact: Due Process & Hospital Credentialing The American College of Legal Medicine recognizes that a clinician’s ability to provide high-quality care is inextricably linked to their professional security and the fairness of the credentialing process. A primary focus of our recent advocacy has been the protection of physician rights within hospital systems. We believe that a clinician’s ability to provide high-quality care is inextricably linked to their professional security and the fairness of the credentialing process. Meet the Committee Chair: Santos Ruiz-Cordero, MD, JD, FCLM The Amicus Committee is […]
- [67th Annual ACLM Conference](https://aclm.org/67th-annual-aclm-conference/)
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- [Call for Abstract Proposals](https://aclm.org/call-for-abstract-proposals/): February 25 – 28, 2027 | Paris Las Vegas The American College of Legal Medicine (ACLM) invites scholars, legal professionals, and clinicians to submit abstract proposals for our 2027 Annual Conference. This event serves as the premier forum for discussing the evolving legal challenges within the healthcare landscape and the medical realities that shape jurisprudence. Please send questions to Ellia Ciammaichella, DO, JD, FCLM, 2027 Conference Chair with this form. Deadline April 15, 2026 11:59PM Pacific time Submission Themes We are seeking original research, case analyses, and policy reviews at the intersection of health/medicine and law. Some examples include: Loading…
- [Journal of Legal Medicine](https://aclm.org/publications/journal-of-legal-medicine/): Quarterly Publication The Journal of Legal Medicine is one of the leading internationally circulated journals in its field. The Journal includes articles and commentaries on topics of interest in legal medicine, health law and policy, professional liability, hospital law, food and drug law, medical legal research and education, bioethics, the history of legal medicine, and a broad range of other related topics. Indexed in national and international databases, the Journal is circulated throughout the world. Articles contained in the Journal have been cited by state and federal courts (including the United States Supreme Court). Having problems logging in? Make sure […]
- [National Health Law Moot Court Competition](https://aclm.org/education/national-health-law-moot-court-competition/): For almost three decades, ACLM has stood as a stalwart supporter and sponsor of the esteemed National Health Law Moot Court Competition. Since 1995, we’ve proudly co-sponsored this prestigious event, offering law students a gateway to the intricate intersection of healthcare and law, where advocacy meets innovation. Since its inception in 1992, the National Health Law Moot Court Competition has been the premier platform for students to dive deep into complex legal scenarios within the healthcare sector. It’s a journey of discovery, where participants not only enhance their advocacy skills but also gain a profound understanding of the critical issues […]
- [Newsletter](https://aclm.org/newsletter/): [newsletter]
- [New Posts](https://aclm.org/new-posts/)
- [Hirsh Student Writing Competition in Legal Medicine](https://aclm.org/events/hirsh-award/)
- [Orr Post-Doctoral Writing Competition in Legal Medicine](https://aclm.org/events/orr-award/)
- [Basanta Poster Competition in Legal Medicine](https://aclm.org/events/basanta-award/)
- [NEWEST MEMBERS](https://aclm.org/newest-members/): 2022 NEW MEMBERS FELLOWS-OF-THE-COLLEGE David A. Mayer, MD, JD, DABS, FICS, FCLMAssoc. Professor of Surgery/AttorneyDavid A. Mayer and Associates, LLCHuntington, New York STUDENT MEMBERS Desiree’ Brionne DillardMD CandidateMayo Clinic Alix School of MedicinePhoenix, Arizona Sierra MurphyMD CandidateMayo Clinic Alix School of MedicinePhoenix, Arizona Katherine ShillerJD CandidateGeorgia State UniversityAtlanta, Georgia Ruth KvistadDual Degree MD/JD CandidateSouthern Illinois UniversityCarbondale, Illinois Bradley SullivanJD CandidateDuquesne University School of LawPittsburgh, Pennsylvania 2021 NEW MEMBERS FELLOWS-OF-THE-COLLEGE David Mullens, DPM, JD, FCLMHealth Care AttorneyThe Law Office of David MullensPalo Alto, California Zaheer Shah, MD, JD, FCLMFounder/AttorneyShah & AssociatesTempe, Arizona Brian Huang, DDS, JD, FCLMDentist AnesthesiologistUniversity of California, Los […]
- [Member Spotlight](https://aclm.org/member-spotlight/): Junying (June) Zhao, PhD, PhD, MPH, MDDS Assistant Professor, Health Administration & PolicyUniversity of Oklahoma Health Science Center
- [Join ACLM Now](https://aclm.org/join-aclm/)
- [Membership](https://aclm.org/membership/): Overview The American College of Legal Medicine is one of the oldest and most prominent professional societies in the field of Legal Medicine. Shape the future of Legal Medicine and enjoy the many benefits of being an ACLM Fellow or Member. Join ACLM Ready to be a part of the preeminent medical-legal society in the United States? Choose your category below and apply today! Fellow-of-the-College The applicant must have (1) a JD, LLB, or LLM degree, or the foreign equivalent; (2) an MD/DO, DDS/DMD, DPM, a doctoral degree in a health-related discipline (which health-related discipline shall be subject to the […]
- [RENEW YOUR ACLM MEMBERSHIP](https://aclm.org/renew/): You must be logged in to access your renewal information and invoice. Please log in by clicking the blue icon below and you will be directed to your renewal information.
- [CONTACT US](https://aclm.org/contact-us/): 515 North Dearborn StreetChicago, IL 60654 P. (312) 624-9681F. (312) 670-3646 E. info@aclm.org
- [Updates](https://aclm.org/updates/): ACLM PRESIDENT’S LETTER ARCHIVES 2024 2023 2022 2021
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- [ACLM Gold Medal Award Recipients](https://aclm.org/aclm-gold-member-award-recipients/): 2025Michael Vinluan, MD, JD, FCLM 2024 Arthur J. Cohen, MD, JD, FCLMMartin B. Flamm, MD, JD, FCLM 2023 Joseph D. Piorkowski, Jr., DO, JD, MPH, FCLM 2022 Tony S. Quang, MD, JD, FASTRO, FCLM Jennifer Unis Sullivan, DMD, JD, FCLM  2021 Monique Anawis, MD, JD, FCLM  2020 Bill Hinnant, Jr., MD, JD, FCLM  2019 Karin W. Zucker, JD, LLM, FCLM  2018 Thomas Noguchi, MD, FCLM  2017 Victoria Green, MD, MHSA, JD, MBA Weldon Havins, MD, JD, LLM  2016 Matthias I. Okoye, MD, JD, FCLM Philip A. Shelton, MD, JD, FCLM  2015 Robert W. Buckman, PhD, FCLM  2014 Dale H. Cowan, MD, JD, […]
- [ACLM HONORARY FELLOWSHIP ](https://aclm.org/aclm-honorary-fellowship/): The American College of Legal Medicine confers Honorary Fellowships to individuals who demonstrate an outstanding reputation in the field of Legal Medicine. Honorary Fellows are individuals who had exceptional and lasting contributions to the field of Legal Medicine. They are entitled to all privileges of ACLM membership except that of voting and holding office. Honorary Fellowships are awarded during ACLM’s annual banquet. ACLM Honorary Fellows Hon. Ruggiero J. Aldisert, FCLM (Hon)  Lori B. Andrews, JD, FCLM (Hon)  George J. Annas, JD, MPH, FCLM (Hon)  Albert Averbach, JD, FCLM (Hon)  Michael M. Baden, MD, FCLM (Hon)  W. Eugene Basanta, JD, LLM, FCLM […]
- [ACLM Committees](https://aclm.org/aclm-committees/): AD HOC COMMITTEES  67th (2027) ANNUAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEEEllia Ciammaichella, DO, JD, FCLM – ChairTBA WEBINAR COMMITTEE TBA – ChairRichard Hanover, MD, JD, FCLMMark Sanders, DO, JD, MPH, LLM, MS, FACOFP, FCLM ACLM PUBLICATIONS  JOURNAL OF LEGAL MEDICINE Amirala Pasha, DO, JD, FCLM – Editor-in-ChiefEditors TBA LEGAL MEDICINE PERSPECTIVES Members TBA SERVICES COUNCIL Amirala Pasha, DO, JD, FACP, FCLM – Council Chair  INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE Ellia Ciammaichella, DO, JD, FCLM – ChairMichael Vinluan, MD, JD, FCLM    MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE  Tony S. Quang, MD, JD, FASTRO, FCLM – Chair, Past President Xiaojing Gao, JD CandidateRaymund King, MD, JD, FCLMRuth Kvistad, MD/JD CandidateJunying (June) Zhao, PhD, PhD, MPH, MBBS […]
- [Past Presidents](https://aclm.org/past-presidents/): The American College of Legal Medicine honors its Past Presidents for their exceptional meritorious service while serving as the Chief Executive Officer of ACLM during their terms. Their service and dedication to their duty as President of the College greatly contributed to the continued success of ACLM’s mission.   2021 Joseph D. Piorkowski, Jr., DO, JD, MPH, FCLM 2020 Monique Anawis, MD, JD, FCLM  2019 Veling Tsai, MD, JD, FCLM  2018 David Donnersberger, MD, JD, MA, FCLM  2017 C. William Hinnant, Jr., MD, JD, FCLM  2016 Daniel L. Orr II, DDS, PhD, JD, MD  2015 Thomas R. McLean, MD, MS, JD, […]
- [Bylaws](https://aclm.org/bylaws/): BYLAWS OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF LEGAL MEDICINE, INC.  American College of Legal Medicine Description  The American College of Legal Medicine, Inc. (hereafter the “College”) is a not-for-profit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the state of Delaware that is dedicated to the promotion of continued professional advancement of its members, as well as non-member physicians, and other interested professionals, through education, research, publications, and interdisciplinary and collaborative exchanges of information. The educational meetings are designed to improve the professional performance of the participants and focus primarily on research, methodologies, techniques, and issues and advances in the field […]
- [ACLM Leadership 2026-2027](https://aclm.org/leadership/): Officers Board of Governors ACLM Delegation to the American Medical Association [Year after name denotes end of term at Annual Meeting.] Current and Past Board of Governors 2024-2025Back row: Hamid Latifi, MD, JD, MA, FCLM; John (JD) Daniels, JD, DO, MBA, MPH, MT (ASCP), FCAP, FCLM; B. Chandler May, MD, JD, FCLM; Stanley W. Fronczak, MD, JD, FAANS[L], FACS, FCLM; Michael Lee Brooks, MD, JD, FCLM; Peter H. Rheinstein, MD, JD, MS, FCLM; Amirala Pasha, DO, JD, FACP, FCLM; Adam McLaughlin, MD, JD, FRCSC, FCLM Front row: Santos Ruiz-Cordero, MD, JD, FCLM; Richard Kelly, MD, JD, MPH, FASA, FCLM; Jennifer […]
- [About](https://aclm.org/about/): The American College of Legal Medicine (ACLM) is the most prominent professional society in the United States concerned with addressing issues that arise at the interface of law and medicine. ACLM represents the specialty of Legal Medicine in the American Medical Association House of Delegates.   Most Fellows-of-the-College have dual degrees in medicine or dentistry and law and are designated by “FCLM” after their names. ACLM members include physicians, dentists, podiatrists, and other health professionals as well as attorneys, scientists, and students in certain graduate programs.  ACLM Mission Statement The Mission of the American College of Legal Medicine is to “promote […]
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- [Publications](https://aclm.org/publications/): Authored by the American College of Legal Medicine and the American Board of Legal Medicine, Legal Medicine: Health Care Law and Medical Ethics, 8th Edition, remains the premier treatise in this increasingly important area of medical practice. In the midst of a progressively litigious culture, this essential reference provides up-to-date information on topics surrounding professional medical liability, the business aspects of medical practice, and medicolegal and ethical issues, offering comprehensive discussions on a myriad of topics that healthcare professionals face every day. Legal Medicine: Health Care Law and Medical Ethics, 8th Edition addresses the legal aspects of almost every medical topic that impacts health care […]
- [Education](https://aclm.org/education/)
- [Events](https://aclm.org/events/): 67th Annual (2027) ACLM Conference 66th Annual (2026) ACLM Conference


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