Kathryn Serkes and Derek Dye

Founder, Executive Director, Doctor Patient Medical Association

For 17 years, Kathryn Serkes represented the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons, directing policy and communications. An Emmy-award winning producer and reporter before moving into public policy and advocacy work, her academic credentials include the faculty of Bellevue Community College and Guest Lecturer at George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management. Her writing has appeared in publications such as the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Hill and The Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons, and she’s been a guest on shows such as “Larry King Live,” “The Today Show” and “The O’Reilly Factor.” She is co-author of <i>Patient Power: The Patient’s Handbook.</i><br /> <br /> Derek Dye currently serves as the Executive Director of the Doctor Patient Medical Association. He is a young, pre-med health care policy professional, with a background in political science, health economics, and the medical humanities. In his free time, he volunteers at numerous free and charity clinics across the United States.