Association of medical colleges honors former surgeon general. (noteworthy news).(Association of American Medical Colleges honors David Satcher)(Brief Article)

From: Black Issues in Higher Education | Date: December 5, 2002 | Copyright information

SAN FRANCISCO

Former Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher is the third recipient of the Association of American Medical Colleges' Herbert W. Nickers, M.D. award. Satcher was honored at the association's 113th Annual Meeting held last month in San Francisco. Satcher delivered an address on targeting health care disparities by increasing the diversity of medical school applicants at the meeting.

The Herbert W. Nickens, M.D. Award, named for the AAMC's former vice ...

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