Dr. Moro Salifu Receives the Laureate Award from the American College of Physicians

By Office of The President | Nov 29, 2022

Most recently, Moro O. Salifu, M.D., MBA, MPH, MACP, professor of Medicine and chairman of the Department of Medicine. Dr. Salifu received the Laureate Award at the New York American College of Physicians annual gala.

The American College of Physicians Laureate Award recognizes and honors those Fellows and Masters of the ACP who have demonstrated an enduring commitment to excellence in medical care, education, research, and service to their community, their chapter, and the American College of Physicians.

For his exemplary contributions to science and in leadership, Dr. Salifu was recognized as Master of the American College of Physicians (ACP) in 2018. Dr. Salifu serves as Chair of the Chapter’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force and Past Councilor of the Brooklyn District. He is a long-standing, loyal supporter of the ACP, has rendered distinguished service to the chapter, and upholds the high ideals and professional standards for which the College is known. Dr. Salifu is also the Edwin C. and Anne K. Weiskopf Endowed Chair in Nephrology and Transplantation at Downstate.

A nominating committee appointed by the Chapter Governor proposes deserving recipients periodically from among the chapter membership, and a vote of the Council selects the awardee. The recipient is recognized with a special presentation at the banquet ceremonies at the annual chapter meeting. The recipients of this award bear the title Laureate of the New York Chapter.

The American College of Physicians (ACP) is a diverse community of internal medicine specialists and subspecialists united by a commitment to excellence. Internists apply scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to the diagnosis, treatment, and compassionate care of adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness.

With 160,000 members in countries across the globe, ACP is the largest medical-specialty society in the world. ACP and its physician members lead the profession in education, standard-setting, and the sharing of knowledge to advance the science and practice of internal medicine.

Congratulations, Dr. Salifu!

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