Leadership

The Iowa Psychiatric Physicians Society is governed by an Executive Council. They are elected by the IPPS Membership. Most members of the Council serve for two-year terms beginning on the last day of the Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association in the year elected.

2026-2028

President
Kyle McGinty, MD

Past-President
Amanda Elliott, DO, FAPA

Past-Past-President
Carver Nebbe, MD, DFAPA

President Elect/Secretary
Theresa Clemmons, DO

Treasurer
Usha Chhatlani, MD

Member at Large
Geetanjali Sahu, MBBS

APA Assembly Representatives
Eric Johnson, DO, DFAPA (2nd term ends May, 2027)
Joyce Vista-Wayne, MD, DFAPA (2nd term ends May, 2028)

Executive Director
Sara Stramel-Brewer, MA

IPPS Fall Symposium

Friday, October 23, 2026
All Day
Hyatt Regency Coralville 300 E 9th St, Coralville, IA 52241

Physician Day on the Hill

Hosted by the Iowa Medical Society, this event gives IPPS members the opportunity to meet and greet with Statehouse representatives.
February, 2027

Why Join the Iowa Psychiatric Physicians Society district branch?

For a highlight of benefits, click the button below. If you would like to discuss membership benefits in more detail, please contact APA Membership at 1-888-357-7924 or membership@psych.org.

IPPS Membership Benefits

Q&A with Bailey Brooks, MD

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