ABOUT US
The American College of Diabetology was formed to advance the field of Diabetology by certifying physicians in the primary care subspecialty to ensure high standards in diabetes expertise, care delivery, and clinical diabetes management. Certification in Diabetology demonstrates that the physician has the necessary qualifications to deliver excellent care in diabetes.
We imagine a world without diabetes. Until that is achieved, we work to bring access to diabetes care to everyone in need. Certifying primary care physicians and working in partnership with endocrinologists, diabetes educators, nurses, dieticians, and the entire interprofessional team can help us achieve that goal. Meet our Board of Directors and Staff below!
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Our mission is to uphold high standards in comprehensive diabetes care and promote effective clinical management by training clinicians in the subspecialty of Diabetology.
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At the American College of Diabetology, we recognize that diabetes mellitus affects people of all ages and from all walks of life. Our commitment to diversity means understanding the unique needs of every person with diabetes, regardless of background or circumstance, and delivering compassionate care.
We strive to create an inclusive environment where healthcare professionals from diverse backgrounds work together to improve outcomes for all communities. We aim to advance high standards of training and innovative care and to ensure equitable treatment for everyone impacted by diabetes. Together, we are stronger in our mission to advance excellence in diabetes care.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Jay Shubrook, DO, FAAP, FACOFP, Chair
Dr. Shubrook is a board certified family physician and fellowship trained diabetologist. He is a professor at Touro University California and also serves as the Director of Diabetes services and clinical research. His clinical and research focus is on better preparing the primary care workforce to help people manage diabetes.
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Lenny Salzberg, MD, FAAFP, Vice Chair
Dr. Salzberg is a board certified family physician with over 30 years of experience. He is the Diabetes Fellowship Director at Southern Regional Area Health Education Center (SR-AHEC) in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He is also the Faculty Development Fellowship Director and an Associate Director of Family Medicine Residency at SR-AHEC.
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Amber Healy, DO, Secretary
Dr. Healy is board certified in internal medicine and fellowship trained in diabetology. She is currently the program director of the diabetes fellowship program shared between Ohio Health and Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OUHCOM). She is faculty at OUHCOM and a clinician at Ohio Health Physicians Group Heritage College.
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Cecilia Low Wang, MD, FACP, Treasurer
Dr. Low Wang is board certified in Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes. She is the founding Program Director of the CU Diabetes Fellowship Program and Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus School of Medicine.
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Kim Pfotenhauer, DO, FACOFP, Public Relations Chair
Dr. Pfotenhauer is board certified osteopathic family physician and a fellowship trained diabetologist. She is currently the Director of Clerkship Curriculum and an Assistant Professor at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Francesca Ramirez, MD, Board Exam Chair
Dr. Beatriz Francesca Ramirez is a board certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism. She is program director of the Diabetes Fellowship and Clinical Assistant Professor at East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine in Greenville, North Carolina. Dr. Ramirez also serves as the Medical Director for Inpatient Diabetes Management at ECU Health.
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Sumera Ahmed, MD, BC-ADM, Ethics Committee Chair
Dr. Ahmed is board certified in internal medicine and is a fellowship trained diabetologist. She is the Program Director of the Diabetes Fellowship program and an Assistant Professor at Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine, California.
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Sarit Polsky, MD, MPH, Representative-At-Large
Dr. Polsky is board certified in Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes. She is the Associate Fellowship Director of the CU Diabetes Fellowship Program and an Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes. Dr. Polsky is also the Director of the Pregnancy and Women’s Health Clinic at the Barbara Davis Center.
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Jarrod Uhrig, DO, Representative-At-Large
Dr. Uhrig is a board certified family physician and fellowship trained, board certified diabetologist. He works at the Carilion Diabetes Clinic and is an assistant professor at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. He has a clinical interest in diabetes technologies including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring systems.
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Nay Linn Aung, MD, BC-ADM, Representative-At-Large
Dr. Aung is a fellowship trained, board certified diabetologist. He is the Program Director of the Diabetes Fellowship program at Mohawk Valley Health System in Utica, NY.
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Jeff Unger, MD, FAAP, FACE, D-ACD, Representative-At-Large
Dr. Unger is a board certified family physician, board certified diabetologist and clinical researcher who directs the Unger Primary Care Concierge Medical Group in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
OUR TEAM
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Jenny McCoy, Director
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Savannah Rossetti, Operations Manager
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Jordan Maguire, Program + Admin Coordinator