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Jimmy Y. Chung

MD, MBA, FACS, CPE

Past Chair, Pro Tem Commissioner

Washington Medical Commission

Dr. Chung, a board-certified general surgeon for over 25 years, has worked with the Washington Medical Commission for the past 9 years and has served as its chair. He holds the title of Clinical Professor at Washington State University College of Medicine. He has also served in many leadership positions, such as Chief Medical Officer, vice-president of perioperative services, and board of directors of the AAPL.


Degrees

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)
    University of California, San Diego

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
    Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Certifications

  • Certified Physician Executive (CPE)
    American Association for Physician Leadership

  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)

  • Fellow of the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Physicians (FABQAURP)

  • Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)

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