FRANKFORT Hope Cottrill, MD, is the new president of the Lexington Medical Society (LMS), having taken office at the January 21, 2025, dinner meeting. Christine Ko, MD, is the new president-elect. In her remarks, Cottrill referred to the influence of her mother, Carol Cottrill, MD, the first pediatric cardiology fellow at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.
President Cottrill also acknowledged two of her mentors, David Bensema, MD, past-president of the LMS, and Elvis Donaldson, MD, for their guidance.
Outgoing president Angela Dearinger, MD, thanked the membership for its support during her tenure with a special mention of Chris Hickey, LMS EVP, who Dearinger said “is the backbone of the Lexington Medical Society.”
Cody Hunt, Kentucky Medical Association health policy manager, gave an update on possible legislative actions that could occur in the 2025 short session.
Winners of the LMS essay contest were announced. Danesh Mazloomdoost won the active physician category for his essay, “How AI Expands Our Vison in Medicine.” The resident essay winners were first place Jeff Spindel, DO, second place Chandra Kakarala, MD, and third place Fatai Akemokwe, MD.
Winners in the medical school category were Bryant Reynolds in first place, Saadia Akhtar with second place, and Hassan Kashif third.
