Please Participate in 2026 ACOEM Board Election
Dear SOCOEM Members,
On behalf of the SOCOEM Board of Directors, I’d like to encourage you to participate in the election for the 2026 ACOEM Board of Directors.
This year, we are proud to have two outstanding candidates from our own SOCOEM community. These individuals have consistently demonstrated dedication, leadership, and a deep commitment to advancing our organization. Their contributions have helped shape SOCOEM into the vibrant and impactful group it is today.
We strongly urge you to cast your vote and support these candidates who continue to represent our values and vision.
Thank you for your continued engagement and support.
Warm regards,
Rassull Suarez (SOCOEM President)
Tufail Shaik (SOCOEM Vice President)
SOCOEM Board of Directors
Candidate Statements
Director Candidate
William Perkison, MD, MPH, FACOEM
Candidate Statement
I am pleased to have the opportunity to apply to ACOEM’s BOD. In this time of unprecedented challenges to our specialty, particularly to our training programs, I believe I have the necessary expertise to help ACOEM navigate these challenges. If elected, I would work to further strengthen partnerships with the AMA and other primary care organizations to promote ACOEM educational offerings as well as synergizing advocacy efforts to Congress. I would also advocate for greater outreach to corporate partners, particularly the insurance and manufacturing sectors to support our residency training. In order to accomplish these goals, I have over 25 years of leadership experience in ACOEM as a HOD member, component president, chair of the environmental section, council member on both the scientific affairs council and the council of government affairs, and as a current board member of SOCOEM. Professionally, I have longstanding experience in OEM and am currently an Associate Professor at the Univ. of Texas School of Public Health where I have been a successful OEM residency program director for the last 7 years. I appreciate your consideration for BOD and will work hard to represent you in this capacity.
Director Candidate
Yogesh Reddy, MD, MPH, MHA, FACOEM
Candidate Statement
With unwavering dedication to advancing occupational and environmental medicine, I am honored to seek election to the ACOEM Board of Directors. As past President of the TXCOEM and the founding President of SOCOEM, I had the privilege of uniting regional leaders and collaborating on impactful new bylaws, shaping the foundation of our organization. My leadership was pivotal in hosting successful CME activities and driving medical student engagement, raising awareness and fostering growth for our specialty. As a former faculty member at UT Health Science Center at Houston, I have mentored residents and partnered with academic leaders to promote education and innovation. Recognizing the vital role of digital connectivity, I spearheaded the development of a member app to empower collaboration and real-time engagement, positioning our organization at the forefront of technological advancement. I bring to the Board a blend of hard work, integrity, and a forward-thinking mindset—continuously championing excellence, inclusivity, and bold solutions. My commitment is to cultivate a sustainable, thriving ACOEM that meets the evolving needs of our members and sets the standard in our field. It would be a privilege to serve and help shape the future of occupational and environmental medicine through collaborative, visionary leadership.