The George Washington University School of Medicine and the Health Sciences Community has turned out to recognize three prominent medical leaders and the donors who made their positions possible.
The late-April event will feature two existing donation posts, Robert Sterling as John P. Adams Research Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Dominic Large as Bart B. Brooks Professor of Medicine, as well as new donations. It featured the first establishment of a professorial position. , David Belyea, who received his MBA in 2008, was appointed as the first Daniel P. Shepherd, MD, and Dennis D. Shepherd, MD, as Professor of Ophthalmology.
“Today’s program is a true celebration,” said GW President Mark S. Righton, noting the lasting impact these positions have on the university. “It’s a very important symbol of your prestige. You represent the best of the best here at George Washington University.”
“These leaders shape the structure of our organization,” said Barbara L., Professor of Surgery, Walter A. Bradone, Administrative Medical Director, Vice Chancellor for Health, Dean of SMHS, and CEO of GW School of Medicine Associates. Added Bass. “They have made a tremendous contribution during their tenure in our academic clinical enterprise. They are an inspiration to everyone around them, from faculty to students to residents to patients.” will give you.”
Mr. Sterling joined SMHS in July 2022 as Director of Orthopedic Surgery to lead the department’s clinical, educational and academic mission. A nationally recognized leader in the field of hip and knee replacement surgery, he previously served as Vice Chair of Quality, Safety and Service at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and is an Adult Surgeon in the department’s Orthopedic Surgery Division. He has also conducted Hip and Knee Replacement Fellowships.
He is the second in the Adams faculty, founded in 2019 by colleagues, friends and grateful patients in honor of the Emeritus Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, who served as professor and dean from 1953 to 1987. be the holder of
“I salute Dr. Adams’ legacy as I grow the field of orthopedic surgery, and look forward to demonstrating that the trust of those who have hired me is well-founded.” said Professor Sterling.
During his tenure at SMHS, Raj has made significant contributions to the school’s academic and clinical work. A tenured professor of medicine and head of the Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, as well as professor of biochemistry and genetics and biostatistics and epidemiology, Mr. Raj will expand the department’s research portfolio and develop new clinical Added and updated services. educational program. He also established several sub-specialty clinics such as the Glomerular Disease Clinic, Kidney Stone Clinic, Polycystic Kidney Clinic and Kidney Health Clinic. Also in collaboration with the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), he co-founded the AAKP-GWU Global Kidney Summit, an annual conference attended by more than 20,000 people from 80 countries.
“I was advised to keep it short,” Raj joked while accepting the honor, “but a silent thank you serves no one. It should be proclaimed from the rooftops.”
“Please accept my humble words exuding deep gratitude for this most generous recognition,” Raj continued. “To all the mentors who have guided me, to the mentees who have inspired me, and to all the friends who have made the time to be here with me. There is no other answer than thank you.”
Raj will serve as chairman of Bert B. Brooks, a company created in 2004 in honor of GW’s longtime friend Bert B. Brooks. Brooks has supported many interests across the academic medical enterprise, including the GW Women’s Board Teaching Center and her Bloedorn Microcomputer Laboratory.
The most recent endowed position, the Shepard Professorship, was founded by SMHS alumni Dennis D. Shepard, MD, ’63 and Daniel P. Shepard, MD, ’96, father and son of MPH ’96. In 1967, Dennis His Shepherd, a pioneer in intraocular lenses and refractive surgery, established Shepherd’s Eye His Center. The center has grown into one of the world’s largest private eye clinics. His son Daniel is a renowned ophthalmologist himself. He has specialized training in ocular trauma and the medical and surgical treatment of the vitreous of the eye and has published extensively on macular degeneration and retinal disorders.
“We think of this as a family. We recognize the privilege we have had from the opportunities provided by George Washington University and feel that we have a responsibility to give back to our community in general and our school in particular. We think there is,” said Daniel Shepard. “Each of you can look at your own path, find commonalities and places that have been important to you, and somewhere in your heart, in your passion, what you want to give back to further this kind of society. I encourage you to check if there is a charity for the benefit of all of us.”
The last position of the night, Belyea was recently appointed Chief of Ophthalmology after serving in an interim role during the pandemic. Belyea is also the Director of the Ophthalmology Training Program. He will become Professor of Ophthalmology for the first Daniel P. Shepherd, MD and Dennis D. Shepherd, MD.
“We are extremely grateful for the service that Dr. Beriaea has provided to our organization during what has been perhaps the most difficult time for clinical companies, from 2020 to the present,” said Retired. Mr. Bass said of Dr. Verrier. A colonel in the United States Army, his research focus is on glaucoma and cataract surgery.
“This is an honor for me to share today. I am grateful to the faculty, the university, and the ophthalmology community, including the Shepard family, for supporting me through this…and thank you to the grateful patients.” I do,” Berrier said. “My trip here wouldn’t have been possible without my family.”
“In assuming this chair, I continue to emphasize the surgical excellence of our department, the compassionate patient care we provide, and the rest of education and research.”