Lawrence R. John, clinical instructor for the Department of Family Medicine in the School of Medicine and a family medicine physician affiliated with UPMC St. Margaret, was recently sworn in as the 170th president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society — a physician-led organization representing all physicians and medical students throughout the state of Pennsylvania.
“I am excited to have been selected as president for the Pennsylvania Medical Society and look forward to advocating for both physicians and medical students throughout the state,” John said in a news release.
As president, one of John’s primary goals is to highlight and seek solutions for physician burnout.
“Since we know that physician well-being is essential for safe and high-quality patient care, we must have a critical discussion about how we can eliminate burnout and establish an environment of well-being,” John said.
John earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame. In both 2017 and 2018, he was named one of “Pittsburgh’s Best Doctors” by Pittsburgh Magazine.