Congratulations to the Brazil Chapter Governor-elect Designee (GED), Milton Arai, MD, PhD, 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. Arai 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. Arai will be working closely with Dr. Lichtenstein (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.
Milton Arai, MD, PhD, FACP
Medical School Education: University of São Paulo School of Medicine (FMUSP)
Board Certifications: Regional Medical Council of São Paulo (CREMESP); Brazilian Society of Internal Medicine (SBCM)
Present Employment Position: Professor of Internal Medicine, Hospital das Clinicas, FMUSP; Internist, Private Practice
ACP Chapter and Leadership Activities: Chapter Leader 2018-2021; Organizer, Stump the Professor 2019; Organizer, Selection of Participants, & Judge, Doctor’s Dilemma Competition 2019; Professor, Stump the Professor 2022; Attendant, Online Annual Meeting 2023
ACP National Activities: Fellowship 2017; Organizer & Speaker, 1st Highlights, Internal Medicine Meeting, Philadelphia 2019; Attendant, 3rd Highlights, Internal Medicine Meeting, San Diego 2023; Speaker, 4th Highlights, Internal Medicine Meeting, Boston 2024
Other Appointments/Activities: I served as an advisory board member on an angel investment group focused on health tech (Hackmed 2022-2024). I have been a mentor to early-stage startups. I have authored chapters of two Medical Semiology books: 1) Benseñor et al. (2002). Semiologia Clínica (1st ed.). Sarvier. 2) Martins et al. (2021). Semiologia Clínica (1st ed.). Manole.
Areas of Professional Interest and Expertise: Innovation - Health Tech Startups; Medical Education; Clinical Practice