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CMA eNews | February 20, 2026

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PLA is recruiting for their next class, a new member profile, and much more!
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News and Updates from the Columbus Medical Association  and our Affiliate Organizations

February 20, 2026

IN THIS ISSUE

  • Member Benefit: Physician Directory
  • New Member Spotlight: Erica Schwaiger Kemp, DO
  • Transformational Leadership for Physicians, by Physicians
  • CMA Member Publishes National Study on Endometrial Cancer
Member Directory

Connect & Collaborate with CMA Physicians

Whether you would like to connect with physicians who share your clinical interests, practice model, and professional passions, or explore referral options, the CMA Physician Directory is a fantastic resource.
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🎉 Thank You to Our Members  🎉

We are grateful to the following physicians for being a part of the Columbus Medical Association family and taking advantage of the opportunities to learn, grow, make connections, and get support.

February New Members

Saron Checkole, DO - Emergency Services Inc.

Rhett Fullmer, MD - Emergency Services Inc.

Janice Kim, MD - Emergency Services Inc.

Erika Kube, MD - Mid-Ohio Emergency Services, Inc.

Belinda Li, MD - Emergency Services Inc.

Juliana Mather, MD - Emergency Services Inc.

Susannah Oberly, MD - Emergency Services Inc.

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Zach Rossfeld, MD - OSU Palliative Care

Matthew Sheneman, DO - Emergency Services, Inc.

Ashton Schwerin, MD - Emergency Services, Inc.

Katherine Scarpino, DO - Emergency Services, Inc.

Benjamin Thomas, DO - Emergency Services, Inc.

Emir Udovcic, MD - Emergency Services, Inc.

Trey Zangmeister, DO - Emergency Services, Inc.

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New Member Spotlight: Erica Schwaiger Kemp

Member Spotlight: Erica Schwaiger Kemp, DO

Erica Schwaiger, DO, a board certified physician in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, joined the CMA as a new member in January. Find out how her nurse practitioner mom inspired her to pursue a career in medicine in this New Member Spotlight.
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You Were Meant for Something More

Transformational Leadership for Physicians, by Physicians

Enrollment is now open for the next class of the Physicians Leadership Academy (PLA) at the Columbus Medical Association, a unique and transformational program unlike any other physician leadership program.
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Dr Clements Publishes National Study on Endometrial Cancer

CMA Member Publishes National Study on Endometrial Cancer

A national study published by CMA member Aine Clements, MD, exploring whether molecular classification can predict outcomes in endometrial cancer patients continues to gain attention.
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Thank you Dr Kockentiet

Honoring Fourteen Years of Leadership

The CMA Foundation community extends its deepest gratitude to Dr. Brett Kockentiet as he concludes fourteen years of distinguished service as a Trustee.
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Volunteers Needed

PCC Volunteers Needed

Healthcare professionals are needed in all capacities to volunteer with the Physicians CareConnectio, which coordinates medical care for our community's most vulnerable. You can choose how you see patients, where it is at the PCC Center for Optimal Care or at your office.
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Independent practice forum

Upcoming CMA Events

Monday, March 2

Women in Medicine Mat Pilates

Wednesday, March 4

Practice Managers Meeting: Performance Evaluation Overview

Thursday, March 12

Independent Physicians Forum

View All Upcoming Events on our Events Page here.

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