Meet the new Governor-elect Designee - Massachusetts Chapter

Congratulations to the Massachusetts Chapter Governor-elect Designee (GED), Lauren B. Doctoroff, MD, MBA, FACP. Our new GED will complete a year of training as a Governor-elect and start their four-year term as Governor in the Spring of 2026. As Governor, Dr. Doctoroff will serve as the official representative of the College for our Chapter, providing a link between members at the local level and leadership at the national level. In the meantime, Dr. Doctoroff will be working closely with Dr. Melin (the current governor) and College staff to learn about the College and their duties as Governor. To learn more about the new GED, read their bio below.


Lauren B. Doctoroff, MD, MBA, FACP

Medical School Education: UCSF

Post-Doctoral Training: MGH Primary Care

Board Certifications: ABIM

Present Employment Position: Home Hospital Physician, Mass General Brigham; Independent Consultant

ACP Chapter and Leadership Activities: Governor's Council since 2020; Scientific Meeting Planning Committee 2019-2023; Public Policy Committee 2019; Leadership Award 2020

ACP National Activities: Fellowship 2019

Other Appointments/Activities: Chair, Utilization Review Committee, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center 2020-2023; COVID Incident Command Care Transitions Leadership, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center 2021; Best Practices Committee, Mass General Brigham Home Hospital since 2023

Areas of Professional Interest and Expertise: Clinical Innovation; Utilization Management and High-Value Care; Care Transitions