ABR Associate Executive Director for Diagnostic Radiology Mary S. (Mimi) Newell, MD, has been named to the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Board of Directors. Dr. Newell, a professor of radiology and imaging sciences at Emory University and part of its breast imaging division, is a former member of the ABR Board of Governors.
Dr. Newell has been an ABR volunteer since 2008, serving as an oral board examiner, member of the Continuing Certification (MOC) breast committee, chair of the breast certifying and OLA committees, a trustee, and Board of Trustees vice chair for diagnostic radiology.
The ABMS is governed by a board of directors, which includes representation from each of the Member Boards and the public. These volunteer leaders from across the country bring a broad range of experience in patient care, health policy and law, business, and community service to their roles.