The Space Where Members and SHM Leadership Connect

At the heart of your member experience is community and empowerment. SHM is committed to giving members a direct line to share their ideas, ask questions, and find support from SHM’s leadership and fellow members. That space is the Prez Room.

About the Prez Room

The Prez Room is a members-only open forum where you can share your perspective on important issues in hospital medicine and connect directly with SHM’s leadership team. Each session is moderated by SHM’s leadership team:

President 

Efrén C. Manjarrez, 
MD, FACP, SFHM

President-Elect

D. Ruby Sahoo,
DO, MBA, SFHM

Past President
Chad T. Whelan,
MD, MHSA, SFHM

CEO
Eric E. Howell,
MD, MHM

All members are encouraged to participate in the discussion and bring new topics and questions to the session.

Upcoming

Upcoming

16

Sept

0:00 AM - 0:00 PM

Mentorship in
Hospital Medicine

Who Can Attend the Prez Room?​

All active members are invited to participate in the Prez Room.

Disclaimer: We recognize that some attendees may hold multiple roles, including volunteer positions. However, if you are attending in a media capacity, we kindly ask that you refrain from participating in the Prez Room events. This helps preserve a space where members feel comfortable engaging in open and candid discussions about issues affecting their daily practice.

Submit a Topic for the Prez Room

Your voice drives the conversation. Submit a topic that you would like to see covered in a future Prez Room.

Past Topics

  • Advocacy and Policy
  • Sustaining a Career in Hospital Medicine
  • Volunteer & Engagement Opportunities at SHM
  • What’s Ahead in Hospital Medicine