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Iowa City’s Dan McCabe, MD, elected to the Iowa Medical Society Board of Directors
For immediate release: April 30, 2024
DES MOINES, IA – Dan McCabe, MD, Emergency Medicine and Medical Toxicology in Iowa City, has been elected to the Iowa Medical Society (IMS) Board of Directors.
At its annual meeting April 19 in Des Moines, IMS members elected Dr. McCabe as one of three newly appointed board members.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. McCabe to the IMS Board. His expertise in healthcare will be invaluable as we continue to advocate for our members and the communities they serve,” said Christina Taylor, MD, and IMS President.
The IMS Board of Directors is a dedicated group of physicians who guide the organization's strategic direction and policies. Committed to improving healthcare for Iowans, the board sets strategic initiatives, advocates for healthcare policy and furthers member engagement.
Background
Dr. McCabe is a Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Iowa. He is the Director of the Division of Medical Toxicology at the University of Iowa and the Medical Director of the Iowa Poison Control Center. He completed medical school at the University of Iowa, an Emergency Medicine residency at Cook County Hospital, and a Medical Toxicology fellowship at Regions Hospital/Minnesota Poison Control System. His career focus is on improving the care of poisoned patients while decreasing unnecessary resource utilization.
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The Iowa Medical Society, established in 1850, is the largest and oldest statewide professional association for Iowa physicians representing more than 6,000 members. Our mission is to advance the practice of medicine through advocacy, education, and engagement with physicians throughout Iowa to ensure the highest quality of care for the patients they serve. Visit iowamedical.org for more information.
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