Susan Buttross, MD, FAAP
Position sought
District VII Chairperson
City and state of residence
Canton, Mississippi
Professional titles
The University of Mississippi Medical Center
Professor of Pediatrics
Director, Child Health and Development Project
Medical school and post-graduate education
Residency program and fellowship
The University of Mississippi Medical Center for PG1 and 2 years
The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas PG3
Post graduate study at Boling Center for Developmental Disability, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Involvement in AAP and other organizations:
- AAP Member since 1988
Presently:- District Vice-Chair
- District VII Representative FASD Taskforce
- PREP DBPeds Editorial Board
- Previous AAP Committees:
- District VII Forum Representative, Secretary
- Committee on Development
- NCE Planning, Executive Committee
- Prep the Course Planning
- Committee on Public Education
Other memberships
- Mississippi AAP Chapter, former president and vice president
- American Medical association
- Weekly radio-show host, MS Public Broadcasting, “Southern Remedy’s Relatively Speaking”
Why voters should choose you
I have had the honor of serving the AAP in many roles over the last 35 years and understand the shared interests of chapter leaders in our District. My experience reinforces my conviction that improved health and welfare for all children must remain at the forefront. The AAP is a powerful and valued organization that can push our agenda forward. My years of serving children, families and the AAP have prepared me to be a Board member and promote the needs of our District. I am fully prepared to represent District VII as chair and to move our mission forward.
Eve H Switzer, MD, FAAP
Position sought
District VII Vice Chairperson
City and state of residence
Enid, Oklahoma
Professional titles
Northwest Pediatrics, Physician Owner
Medical school and post-graduate education
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Residency program and fellowship
University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio
Involvement in AAP and other organizations
- AAP National Nominating Committee (Co-Chair 2020)
- AAP Section on Administration and Practice Management
- AAP Council on Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
- AAP Council on Communications and Media
- Oklahoma Chapter AAP leadership (secretary/treasurer, vice president, president)
- Obesity Committee, OKAAP
- Federal Advisory Committee on Training in Primary Care and Dentistry (ACTPCMD)
- Oklahoma State Department of Health Immunization Advisory Committee
- Adjunct Professor, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences
Why voters should choose you
The AAP is my professional home. With over 15 years of district experience, I have demonstrated a strong commitment to the AAP’s mission and have a proven track record of chapter and district leadership, collaboration, and innovation.
As a general pediatrician in an independent, private practice I bring diversity to the role of DVC with not only my lived experiences but also the expertise that comes from owning and running a busy practice in a rural setting. I believe my experiences in rural general independent pediatric practice, both clinically and administratively, would be a great asset in AAP leadership.
Jason V. Terk, MD, FAAP
Position sought
District VII Vice Chairperson
City and state of residence
Keller, Texas
Professional titles
Cook Children’s Health Care System; Distinguished Consultant
Medical school and post-graduate education
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, Texas
Residency program and fellowship
Mayo Graduate School of Medicine Rochester, Minnesota
Involvement in AAP and other organizations
- AAP: Committee on Federal Government Affairs; Section on Administration and Practice Management
- Texas Pediatric Society: Past President; Past Chair of Legislative Committee; Past Chair of Committee on Administration and Practice Management
- Texas Medical Association: Past Chair of Committee on Child and Adolescent Health, Council on Science and Public Health, Council on Legislation; Currently serving on Council on Constitution and Bylaws
- Texas Public Health Coalition, Currently Chair
Why voters should choose you
Being elected to serve as District VII Vice Chair would afford me the opportunity to continue my life’s work to advance the health and well-being of children. My vision of this work would be to ensure the successes of each chapter elevate all the chapters in District VII. My experiences in leadership with the Texas Pediatric Society, Texas Medical Association and the AAP make me well-suited to take on this important role. Specifically, my work as TPS legislative chair and President, advocacy on HPV vaccines, and my six years serving on COFGA make me uniquely qualified to be DVC.