PGCMS is made up of physicians in Prince George’s County and is a component of MedChi, The State Medical Society. Our mission is to protect and advance the interests of physicians and patients in Prince George’s County. Through advocacy, technical assistance, programming, and services, PGCMS empowers physicians to lead on policies that impact the practice of medicine, access to healthcare, and the public health.
President, Renee Bovell, M.D.
Renee Bovelle, M.D. is an ophthalmologist practicing in Glen Dale, Maryland, where she serves as Medical Director of Advanced Eye Care Medical Center and Envision Eye and Laser Center. She has held numerous leadership roles in organized medicine, including Vice-Speaker of the MedChi House of Delegates and President of the Maryland Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, and currently represents Prince George’s County in the MedChi House of Delegates and serves as a MedChi Delegate to the American Medical Association. A longtime advocate for physician-led care, Dr. Bovelle is also a faculty member at Howard University College of Medicine, Ross University School of Medicine, and the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center, and is widely respected for her work advancing equity in medicine and advising on the responsible use of health technology, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
President-Elect, Sarah Merritt, M.D.
Sarah Merritt, M.D. is a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician practicing in Bowie, Maryland, where she provides patient-centered care at Lifestream Health. She completed her medical education at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, residency training in anesthesiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and fellowship training in pain management at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institute. Dr. Merritt has extensive leadership experience in organized medicine, currently serving as Co-Chair of MedChi’s Legislative Council and as a state-appointed member of the Maryland Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Technical Access Committee. A strong advocate for physician-led, independent medical practice, she is deeply committed to meaningful physician engagement and to helping patients take an active role in their care. Outside of medicine, Dr. Merritt enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons, and her German Shepherd, Inga, and staying active through Pilates, running, and yoga.
Executive Director, Teresa Healey-Conway
Teresa Healey-Conway is the Executive Director of the Prince George’s County Medical Society and the Anne Arundel & Howard County Medical Society, and serves as staff to MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society, supporting physician advocacy and engagement. With a professional background in political advocacy, government relations, union organizing, and political campaigns, she has nearly a decade of experience leading medical societies and representing physicians’ interests. Prior to her current role, she served as Legislative and Political Representative for AFSCME Council 3, advocating for Maryland state employees, and previously worked as legislative staff in the Maryland State Senate and the Montgomery County Council. On behalf of PGCMS and MedChi, she has served on the Comptroller’s Task Force on Electronic Smoking Devices and the State’s Easy Enrollment Health Plan Advisory Workgroup. A Prince George’s County native and graduate of Elizabeth Seton High School. Teresa holds a B.A. in Political Science from Salisbury University and currently resides in Annapolis, where she also serves on the boards of Hope House Residential Treatment Center and her homeowners association.