Moro O. Salifu, M.D., MPH, MBA, MACP, Professor and Chair of the Department of Medicine, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, is Governor-elect Designee for the New York Brooklyn/Queens/Staten Island Region of the American College of Physicians (ACP).
This appointment reflects Dr. Salifu’s longstanding commitment to advancing internal medicine, fostering professional development, and improving healthcare outcomes. His election highlights Downstate’s leadership in medical education and healthcare innovation.
Dr. Salifu will officially begin his term as Governor-elect on April 5, 2025; he will assume his four-year term as Governor on April 18, 2026, serving through 2030.
He will oversee local ACP activities, including scientific meetings, programs for medical students and residents, and public representation for the ACP.
As a member of the ACP Board of Governors, Dr. Salifu will contribute to shaping national policies that influence the future of internal medicine.
“I am profoundly honored to be elected Governor-elect Designee by my peers and colleagues,” said Dr. Salifu. “I look forward to collaborating with the American College of Physicians to advance equity, innovation, and excellence in our field, advocate for internal medicine physicians and their patients, and promote the highest medical education and care standards.”
Ghana-born Dr. Salifu was named Master of the American College of Physicians (MACP) in 2018 as a distinguished science, medicine, and ACP leadership contributor.
He serves as Chair of the Chapter’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force. He is a Past Councilor of the Brooklyn District. Dr. Salifu is also the Edwin C. and Anne K. Weiskopf Endowed Chair in Nephrology and Transplantation at Downstate and a loyal supporter of the ACP’s mission.
“SUNY Downstate is honored to celebrate Dr. Salifu’s election to this esteemed position,” said F. Charles Brunicardi, M.D., FACS, Dean of the College of Medicine. “His election reflects his exceptional contributions to internal medicine and dedication to improving healthcare at every level.”
Dr. Salifu received the New York American College of Physicians Laureate Award 2022 for excellence in medical care, community service, education, research, the chapter, and the College. He is widely recognized for his expertise in nephrology and health disparities research, having significantly advanced medical education, research, and mentorship in internal medicine.
About the American College of Physicians
The American College of Physicians, whose mission focuses on the quality and effectiveness of healthcare by engendering excellence and professionalism in medicine, is the largest medical specialty organization globally, comprises over 161,000 members in more than 172 countries, and promotes excellence and professionalism in medicine.
About SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn is one of four academic health centers (AMCs) in The State University of New York (SUNY) 64-campus system.
Its flagship hospital, University Hospital at Downstate (UHD), is a teaching hospital and benefits from the expertise of Downstate’s exceptional medical school and world-class academic center research facilities. With a staff of over 800 physicians representing 53 specialties and subspecialties, Downstate offers comprehensive healthcare services to the community.
UHD provides high-risk neonatal and infant services, pediatric nephrology, and dialysis for kidney diseases and is the only kidney transplantation program in Brooklyn.
Beyond its clinical expertise, Downstate houses a range of esteemed educational institutions, including its College of Medicine, College of Nursing, School of Health Professions, School of Graduate Studies, and School of Public Health. Downstate fosters innovation through its multifaceted biotechnology initiative, the Biotechnology Incubator and BioBAT, which support early-stage and more mature biotech companies.