2026 Annual Membership Meeting
2026 Annual Membership Meeting
Monday, October 19, 2026 (8:00 PM - 9:00 PM) (EDT)
Description
Join DOCARE International for our 2026 Annual Membership Meeting as we reflect on another year of advancing global health outreach, celebrate what our members accomplished together, and look ahead to the year to come.
Monday, October 19, 2026
8:00–9:00 p.m. Eastern Time · Virtual via Microsoft Teams
On the Agenda
- Year in Review – Highlights of DOCARE's outreach trips, rotations, and programs from the past year.
- Celebrating Our Accomplishments – Recognizing the members, volunteers, and partners behind this year's milestones.
- Membership Updates – Where DOCARE stands today and what's ahead for our members.
- Membership Vote – A vote on the proposed slate of nominees (see below).
- Awards Presentation – Honoring this year's recipients of the Earnest A. Allaby Award and the Student Global Health Outreach Award.
Proposed Slate of Nominees
The following slate has been recommended by the Nominating Committee and approved by the Board of Trustees. It will be presented to the membership for a vote at the meeting, and we share it here in advance so every member has the opportunity to review it.
| Position | Nominee | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Immediate Past President | Catherine Pinkston, DO, MS | 1 year |
| President | Jodi Flanders, DO, FACOFP | 1 year |
| Vice President | Caytlin Deering, DO, FACP | 1 year |
| Treasurer | Kyle Hedquist, PharmD, BCEMP | 1 year |
| Secretary | Shar Smith, PhD, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC | 1 year |
| Trustee | Oksana Fedorak, MPH | 3 years |
| Trustee | Travis Gordon, DO, FAAO | 3 years |
| Trustee | Arpon Shahed, DO | 3 years |
| Resident Trustee | Kalee Hovetter, DO | 1 year |
| Student Trustee | Giovanna Russano | 1 year |
| Student Trustee | Andrea Weitoschova | 1 year |
Continuing Trustees
If approved, the nominees above will join the Trustees already serving in their current terms, giving DOCARE a full Board of sixteen Trustees committed to our mission.
| Position | Trustee | Term Through |
|---|---|---|
| Trustee | Taran Silva, DO | 2027 |
| Trustee | Dodson Thompson, DO | 2027 |
| Trustee | Catherine Asbury, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC | 2028 |
| Trustee | Ruben Briceno, MD | 2028 |
| Trustee | Jenni Strand, PharmD | 2028 |
About the Awards
The Earnest A. Allaby Award is given annually in recognition of exceptional service to DOCARE International through the promotion of its values, goals, and mission.
The Student Global Health Outreach Award honors a student who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to advancing global health through research, advocacy, leadership, and service, locally and internationally.
How to Join
This is a members-only event, and registration is free. After registering, you'll receive a confirmation email with the Microsoft Teams link to join the meeting. For the best experience, download the Microsoft Teams app ahead of time.
Questions? Contact us at info@docareintl.org.
Registrants: Please see confirmation email for meeting link.