Humayun "Hank" Chaudhry, DO, MACP, FRCP

Humayun "Hank" Chaudhry, DO, MACP, FRCP, is a prominent physician and medical educator currently serving as a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He also holds the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), a role he has occupied since October 2009. The FSMB plays a crucial role in representing state medical licensing boards across the United States and co-sponsoring the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) .12

Education and Training

Dr. Chaudhry's educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Arts in Biology from New York University (1982-1986)
• Master of Science in Anatomy from New York University (1986-1989)
• Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (1987-1991)
• Master of Science in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from Harvard School of Public Health (1999-2001)

He completed his medical internship at St. Barnabas Hospital in New York and an ACGME-accredited residency in Internal Medicine at NYU Langone Long Island Hospital, where he also served as Chief Medical Resident .1

Professional Contributions

Dr. Chaudhry has made significant contributions to medical education and public health policy. His work with the FSMB focuses on advancing interstate compacts for medical licensure and addressing policy recommendations related to artificial intelligence and patient safety. He previously served as Chair of the International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (IAMRA) from 2016 to 2018, which includes 118 member organizations from 49 countries .12

Recognition

In recognition of his influence in the field, Dr. Chaudhry was named one of Modern Healthcare’s "50 Most Influential Physician Executives and Leaders in America" in 2016. He is also a Master of the American College of Physicians and a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in both London and Edinburgh .12

Previous Roles

Before his current positions, Dr. Chaudhry held various roles including:

• Clinical Associate Professor at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
• Flight Surgeon for the United States Air Force
• Commissioner for the Suffolk County Department of Health Services
• Chairman, Department of Medicine at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine .12

Dr. Chaudhry's extensive experience and leadership continue to shape medical regulation and education in the United States.