john c. leonard award may 15, 2003. this award is presented periodically in recognition of an...
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John C. Leonard Award
May 15, 2003
This Award is presented periodically in recognition of an individual who has made outstanding contributions in
the field of medical education, primarily in
community teaching hospitals.
Award recipients are recognized for their
initiative, creativity and leadership in advancing
the field of medical education
The John C. Leonard Award was established by AHME to recognize John C. Leonard, who
was the first Director of Medical Education in the
United States.
Dr. Leonard served in this capacity at the
Hartford Hospital where he completed his nineteen
yard career as a distinguished medical
educator.
He is credited for developing the position of DME as we
know it today. His significant contribution to community teaching hospitals positively influenced the direction and course of graduate medical
education
• Joined AHME in 1967• One of the first to non-M.D.’s allowed as
a full member• First AHME meetings held with
Congress on Medical Education• Late 70’s, became long time chair of the
Member Services Committee• 1982 – First non-physician appointed to
the Board of Directors• One of the original group that formed the
CTYPD, and was it’s secretary for ten years
• In mid 80’s, developed templates to instruct community teaching hospitals on the new methodology for financing GME
• Recommended development of Government Relations Committee in 1990. At that time, William Michner, M.D., DME at the Cleveland Clinic brought Dan Nickelson to the table
• Worked with Ernie Hammel to bring first Poster Session in the 1990’s
• Was elected as First non-physician President Elect in 1993 and became AHME President 1995 – 1997
• Currently is the AHME representative to ECFMG
The John C. Leonard Award2003
2003 AHME/AODMESpring Educational Institute
2003 AHME/AODMESpring Educational Institute
2003 AHME/AODMESpring Educational Institute
2003 AHME/AODMESpring Educational Institute
2003 AHME/AODMESpring Educational Institute
2003 AHME/AODMESpring Educational Institute