Intealth has appointed two new members to serve on its Board of Trustees. The new trustees, whose terms will begin in January 2026, are David V. Evans, MD, of the University of Washington School of Medicine, and Diane L. Gorgas, MD, of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Their selection follows an open call for nominations that concluded in July.
“Intealth continues to evolve to meet the needs of the international medical community and the U.S. health care system it serves,” said Craig Brater, MD, Chair-Elect of the Intealth Board of Trustees. “Dr. Evans and Dr. Gorgas bring deep experience in medical education, training, and assessment. Their perspectives will further strengthen our Board and help advance Intealth’s commitment to quality in health care education worldwide.”
This year also marks the conclusion of service for three longtime trustees: Peter Buckley, MD, current Chair of the Intealth Board (2024–2025) and Chancellor for the Health Sciences at the University of Tennessee; Francis (Frank) Counselman, MD, CPE, recently retired from Eastern Virginia Medical School, where he served as Vice Dean for Graduate Medical Education; and Thomas Norris, MD, Professor and Chair Emeritus of Family Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine.
Each joined the Intealth Board in 2017 and played a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s strategy and governance through a period of significant transformation.
“Each of these individuals has left an indelible mark on Intealth,” Dr. Brater said. “Dr. Buckley’s leadership as Chair has guided the organization through a time of extraordinary change, advancing key initiatives and strengthening its foundation for the future. Drs. Counselman and Norris have likewise contributed invaluable insight and dedication. We are deeply grateful for their service.”
Incoming Trustees
David V. Evans, MD
Dr. Evans is the Rosenblatt Family Endowed Professor of Rural Health and Associate Director for Program Development for the WWAMI Family Medicine Residency Network at the University of Washington School of Medicine. A board-certified family physician, he has dedicated his career to community-based education and rural health. Before joining the University of Washington, he spent 15 years in clinical practice at Madras Medical Group in Oregon and served as a founding board member and Past President of the National Physicians Alliance.
Diane L. Gorgas, MD
Dr. Gorgas is Professor and Vice Chair of Academic Affairs in the Department of Emergency Medicine and Executive Director of the Office of Global Health at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She is the Immediate Past President of the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) and has more than 30 years of clinical and academic experience. Her work in global health includes leading neonatal resuscitation programs across Ethiopia, Haiti, Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania, improving care in both urban and rural settings.
“In welcoming Drs. Evans and Gorgas, we also recognize the extraordinary contributions of those completing their terms,” said Eric S. Holmboe, MD, President and CEO of Intealth. “The Board’s leadership continues to guide Intealth’s growth and impact as we adapt to the evolving needs of medical education and health care delivery. The depth of expertise, compassion, and foresight within this group of trustees reflects the very best of academic medicine and global health education. Their guidance ensures Intealth remains a trusted and forward-looking steward of physician training and assessment.”
About Intealth
Intealth is a private, nonprofit organization that brings together the expertise and resources for advancing quality in health care education worldwide in order to improve health care for all. Through strategic integration of its divisions, ECFMG® and FAIMER®, Intealth offers a flexible and multi-layered portfolio of services. These services enhance and support the education and training of health care professionals, verify their qualifications required to practice, and inform the development of health workforce policies around the world. By leveraging these combined competencies, Intealth powers innovation in areas critical to the health professions. Learn more at www.intealth.org.
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