LeRoi Hicks, MD Named Next ACP Executive Vice President and CEO

Accomplished internal medicine physician and health equity advocate to lead largest medical specialty organization in the U.S.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 12:04am

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The American College of Physicians (ACP) has announced that LeRoi Hicks, MD, MPH, MACP will be the organization's next Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Hicks, a Wilmington, DE resident and accomplished internal medicine physician, will assume the position on July 6, 2026, becoming the first African American physician to serve as EVP and CEO of ACP.

Why it matters

Dr. Hicks' appointment represents a significant milestone for the medical profession, as he becomes the first African American to lead the largest medical specialty organization in the United States. His focus on advancing health equity and addressing social determinants of health aligns with ACP's mission to support internal medicine physicians and improve patient outcomes.

The details

Currently the President of ChristianaCare's Wilmington Campus, Dr. Hicks has built a national reputation for his work in advancing equity in healthcare. He will succeed Darilyn Moyer, MD, MACP, ACP's current EVP and CEO, who is retiring in July 2026 after over a decade of service. As EVP and CEO, Dr. Hicks will be responsible for implementing all College policies and activities.

  • Dr. Hicks will assume the position of EVP and CEO of ACP on July 6, 2026.
  • Dr. Moyer, the current EVP and CEO, announced her plans to retire in July 2026.

The players

LeRoi Hicks, MD, MPH, MACP

An accomplished internal medicine physician who will become the next Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of the American College of Physicians, the largest medical specialty organization in the United States. Dr. Hicks is currently the President of ChristianaCare's Wilmington Campus and has a national reputation for advancing equity in healthcare.

Darilyn Moyer, MD, MACP

The current Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of the American College of Physicians, the longest-serving female physician to lead a medical specialty society in the U.S. Dr. Moyer announced her plans to retire in July 2026.

American College of Physicians (ACP)

The largest medical specialty organization and the second-largest physician group in the United States, with members in more than 172 countries worldwide. ACP represents 163,000 internal medicine physicians, related subspecialists, and medical students.

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What they’re saying

“Serving ACP over the past decade has been one of the great honors of my career. I'm confident leaving ACP in Dr. Hicks' capable hands. His aptitude for business leadership, commitment to health equity, and focus on patient-centered care will guide ACP into its next chapter of growth and innovation.”

— Darilyn Moyer, MD, MACP, Current EVP and CEO, American College of Physicians

“I am humbled to be selected to lead ACP at a time when internal medicine physicians are navigating profound challenges and unprecedented opportunities in a rapidly evolving health care environment. My experience in executive leadership, patient care, and academic medicine has prepared me to champion ACP's mission and strategic imperatives. I look forward to working with ACP's leadership and staff to deliver programs and services that support internal medicine physicians across every stage of their career and advance equitable access to high‑quality care for all.”

— LeRoi Hicks, MD, MPH, MACP, Incoming EVP and CEO, American College of Physicians

What’s next

Dr. Hicks will officially assume the role of EVP and CEO of the American College of Physicians on July 6, 2026, succeeding Dr. Darilyn Moyer.

The takeaway

Dr. Hicks' appointment as the first African American physician to lead the American College of Physicians, the largest medical specialty organization in the U.S., represents a significant milestone in the medical profession's efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. His focus on advancing health equity and addressing social determinants of health aligns with ACP's mission to support internal medicine physicians and improve patient outcomes.