New York Medical College held its annual Founder”™s Dinner at the DoubleTree Hilton in Tarrytown. Mount Pleasant Town Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi proclaimed it to be “New York Medical College Day.”
Edward C. Halperin, college chancellor and CEO, said, “We had the honor of celebrating four distinguished individuals who have not only made an impact on the college, but have improved the field of health care and beyond.”
Ira Schwartz was awarded The Jackson E. Spears Community Service Award in honor of his service and commitment to the community. The award honors the late Jackson E. Spears, who served as a college trustee from 1943 to 2003. Schwartz joined NYMC in 1980 and has been chairman of the department of microbiology and immunology since 2002.
Mark Hasten was presented with the Alfred DelBello Distinguished Service Award for his work to advance the college”™s mission of education and research. The late Alfred DelBello was Westchester county executive and a prominent attorney. Hasten is chairman of the board of trustees of the medical college and Touro College and University System.
Robert G. Lerner received the Golden Faculty Service Award, marking his 50 years at the college. Lerner is vice chairman of department of medicine and chief of hematology at Westchester Medical Center.
Robert J. Lifton was honored with the William Cullen Bryant Award, established to recognize individuals who, in the tradition of the college”™s founder, William Cullen Bryant, demonstrate important leadership in health care, science, education, business or the arts. Lifton”™s career as a world-renowned psychiatrist and author spans nearly 70 years.
