DES MOINES, Iowa — Lillian Erdahl, MD of Iowa City has been installed as president of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS), leading the 2026–2027 IMS Board of Directors, which includes newly elected physician leaders from across the state working to strengthen patient care and support physicians in Iowa. Erdahl was inaugurated during the IMS President’s Dinner on April 17, 2026, in Iowa City.

 

IMS members elected the new board members, who were installed during the IMS board reorganization meeting on April 18 in Iowa City.

 

The newly elected/appointed board members include:

Clay Dahlquist, DO, Waverly

Abby Davison, M3, medical student director, University of Iowa Health Care, Iowa City

Jeremy Granger, MD, Sioux City

John Jones, MD, chair of policy forum, Sioux City

Douglas Martin, MD, AMA board chair, Sioux City

Nick Maxfield, OMS II, medical student director, Des Moines University, West Des Moines

Angela Olerich, DO, Webster City

 

They join returning members of the IMS leadership team.

 

Newly-formed executive committee:

Lillian Erdahl, MD, president, Iowa City

Alison Lynch, MD, past president, Iowa City

Joel Ryon, MD, board chair, Mount Pleasant

Peter Tonui, MD, president-elect, Des Moines

Fadi Yacoub, MD, secretary-treasurer, Cedar Rapids

 

Other board members:

Robert Bartelt, MD, Waterloo

Lindsey Jenkins, MD, Des Moines

Daniel McCabe, MD, Iowa City

Adetayo Oladele-Ajose, MD, resident director, University of Iowa Health Care

Kaaren Olesen, DO, Des Moines

Rachel Preisser, MD, Waterloo

Humphrey Wong, MD, Davenport

Keith Vollstedt, MD, Sioux City

 

"Health care in Iowa is in crisis. Physicians are navigating increased demands on their time and decreased resources to support them in practice. These challenges are threatening access to care for patients across our state," said IMS President, Lillian Erdahl, MD. "The new IMS leadership team is ready to lead the work to ensure physicians can practice effectively in Iowa. I am proud to serve with this group of colleagues who reflect the strength of Iowa physicians’ collective voice. We are prepared to shape the future of health care in our state."

 

The IMS Board of Directors sets the organization’s strategic direction and policy priorities, advocating for physicians and advancing initiatives that improve health care access and outcomes for Iowans.

 

About the Iowa Medical Society

The Iowa Medical Society, established in 1850, is the largest and oldest statewide professional association for Iowa physicians, representing more than 6,000 members. Its mission is to advance the practice of medicine through advocacy, education and engagement with physicians throughout Iowa to ensure the highest quality of care for the patients they serve. Learn more at iowamedical.org.

 

 

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