I am excited to be the LMS president for 2019 and I want to thank all the members of the LMS for giving me the opportunity. I have been in practice in Lexington for almost 30 years and I consider this one of my greatest honors. I also recognize that it is now one of my greatest responsibilities.
I am standing on the shoulders of all those who have worked so hard before me. The Lexington Medical Society has a rich history reaching back over two hundred years to 1799. Since its founding it has been a catalyst in helping physicians achieve great successes and meet challenging difficulties. As Central Kentucky physicians continue to encounter new challenges and opportunities the medical society remains fully committed to providing physicians resources as well as contributing to the health of our community. Let me take a moment to share what is now in place and available due to the hard work and dedication of my predecessors.
Featured Physician: Angela Dearinger, MD, MPH, FACP, FAAP
Why did you become a physician?
As a high- school and college student, I LOVED science. I took a class, The Biology of Cancer, in college and was amazed at what I learned. Unfortunately for my family, I would come home and tell them all these details about cell biology and DNA, to a level that I am sure was far beyond their interest. (But they always listened intently!) Being a doctor meant that I could learn all about how the human body worked, but also help and care for people at the same time. I couldn't imagine a career that would be more fulfilling.
