Indiana State Medical Association Elected New Leadership
The state's medical association has appointed new officers to oversee strategic governance through 2027.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in People
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At its 177th annual convention, the Indiana State Medical Association elected Teresa Lovins as its 180th president. Lovins is set to serve as president-elect until she succeeds current president Richard Gunderman in September 2027.
Why it matters
The change in executive leadership signals a shift in the governance priorities for Indiana’s largest physician organization. Operators and stakeholders in the healthcare sector should monitor these transitions as the association manages its representation and policy advocacy strategy for the coming year.
The Indiana State Medical Association elected its 180th president during its 177th annual convention. The group will also expand its Indiana AMA delegation to six delegates and six alternate delegates in 2027.
The players
Teresa Lovins
An Indiana-based physician and the incoming 180th president of the Indiana State Medical Association.
Richard Gunderman
The current president of the Indiana State Medical Association serving the 2026-2027 term.
Indiana State Medical Association
The professional organization representing physicians and medical students across the state of Indiana.
The details
The association formalizes its strategic direction through a house of delegates, which includes roles such as Speaker, Vice Speaker, Treasurer, and Assistant Treasurer. These officers manage the administrative and advocacy framework that supports Indiana's medical community. The organizational structure ensures continuity, with Dr. Lovins serving as president-elect until her term as president officially begins in September 2027.
Timeline
September 27, 2026: The Indiana State Medical Association held its 177th annual convention.
2026-2027: Richard Gunderman serves as the president of the association.
2027: The Indiana AMA delegation expands to six delegates and six alternates.
September 2027: Teresa Lovins will succeed Richard Gunderman as president.
Market Landscape
The transition follows the procedural norms of the 177th annual convention, marking a standard shift in organizational oversight. This change maintains the established pattern of rotating physician leadership that has guided the association’s policy and advocacy work for nearly two centuries.
Operators in the healthcare industry should prepare for potential policy shifts as leadership changes take effect in late 2027. Businesses that interact with the state's physician network should monitor upcoming association bulletins for updates on advocacy priorities and delegation positions.
The takeaway
Effective physician organization management relies on the disciplined rotation of leadership and administrative roles. Leaders should track how the new president’s policy agenda affects state medical guidelines beginning in September 2027.
What happens next
Teresa Lovins will transition into the role of president in September 2027.
Further reading
For more on professional leadership transitions in the state, visit the Indiana People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WBIW.
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