“The association welcomes Dr. Meigs’ continued service on the Board of Censors as president,” said Mark Jackson, executive director of MASA. “His medical experience, as well as his civic-mindedness and sense of compassion brings a strong perspective to the board. It is a genuine pleasure to work with such a leader in the medical community.”
A family medicine physician in Centreville, Alabama, Dr. Meigs earned his medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in family medicine at University of Alabama at Birmingham/Selma Family Practice Residency Program.
He serves on the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners is a diplomate with the American Board of Family Medicine. He is also a past president and former board chair of the Alabama Academy of Family Physicians. In 2014, Dr. Meigs received the high honor of being elected to the Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame, which recognizes those persons who have made outstanding contributions to or rendered exemplary service for health care in the State of Alabama.
Dr. Meigs is the second USA College of Medicine alumnus to be appointed MASA president. Dr. Steven Furr, a family medicine physician in Jackson, Alabama, was named president in 2010.
