Our Leadership
Meet the physicians and leaders who guide the mission and direction of the ACP Florida Chapter.
Chapter structure
Governors
The chapter is led by two Governors — one heading its 501(c)(3) educational organization and one its 501(c)(6) — who represent Florida's members to the American College of Physicians nationally.
Mario J. Madruga, MD MACP
Governor
Mario J. Madruga, MD, MACP, is Governor of the ACP Florida Chapter, heading the chapter's 501(c)(3) educational organization and representing Florida's internists to the American College of Physicians nationally.
Elisa Sottile, MD FACP
Governor
Elisa M. Sottile, MD, FACP, is Governor for the Florida Chapter of the American College of Physicians. A graduate of Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA, she chose to receive her Internal Medicine training at the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is board certified in Internal Medicine, and is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Assistant Dean for Medical Education at the University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville. Dr Sottile also serves her department as the Clerkship Director and Associate Program Director for the IM residency program.
Dr. Sottile is married to a fellow internal medicine specialist, Albert A Lopez DO. They share two adult children, both reside in Jacksonville, Florida.
Dr. Sottile is an alumnus of the Stanford Faculty Development Center's train the trainer program for Clinical Teaching. She is an active member of the Society of General Internal Medicine, and was recently appointed Co-chair to SGIM's Education Committee. Her interests are medical education, advocacy and mindful practice.
While an ACP member for decades, I have not always been an active ACP member. One of the few things I wish I could do over in my professional career would have been to be an active ACP member much sooner! Many years ago, as an associate program director I truly began to learn of all the amazing things that both our Florida Chapter and National ACP do for our trainees (students and residents). ACP has resources for medical knowledge advancement, wellbeing and leadership. Then I learned that perhaps ACP's greatest role was to support physicians in the communities in which they work. How come I did not support this great organization sooner? I now see the expansive role of ACP, as it works to craft national policy that supports the ability for physicians to care for patients. ACP and our large group of advocates bring the voices of students, residents, and physicians to the ears of our local and national legislators, helping to create change in our medical system. As a proud active member of ACP, I invite you to join us, whether you wish to get involved as an active member, or simply to share in our resources and support this amazing organization of internal medicine specialists!
Serve the chapter
Every group above is led by volunteers. Write to the chapter to ask how to get involved.