African Americans in Medicine

Supporting the theme of this year’s annual multi-city tour, The Power of Creative Arts in Health & Healing, HFAS will recognize the contributions of African Americans in Medicine selected regionally from various medical institutions in a celebration of “African Americans in Medicine.”

2020 Honorees: New York City

2019 Honorees: Washington DC   |   New York City

2018 Honorees: New York City

2017 Honorees: Chicago

2020 Honorees

The Historic Riverside Church, New York City

Marwah Abdalla, MDMarwah Abdalla, MD, MPH
Ola Akinboboye, MD, MPH, MBA, FACP, FACC, FAHA, FASNC, FSCCT, FASH, DABSMOla Akinboboye, MD, MPH, MBA, FACP, FACC, FAHA, FASNC, FSCCT, FASH, DABSM
John Fontaine MDJohn Fontaine, MD, MBA, FCC, FHRS
Kathie-Ann Joseph, MD, MPH, FACSKathie-Ann Joseph, MD, MPH, FACS
Donna Mendes MD, FACSDonna Mendes, MD, FACS
Beth Oliver, DNPBeth Oliver, DNP
Thomas J. Price, Jr. MDThomas J. Price, Jr. MD
Carlos Jose Rodriguez, MD, MPH, FAHA, FACCCarlos J. Rodriguez, MD, MPH, FAHA, FACC

2019 Honorees

Howard University, Washington DC

Major General (Ret) George A. Alexander, MDMajor General (Ret) George A. Alexander, MD
Malika Fair, MDMalika Fair, MD, MPH, FACEP
Joia Crear-Perry, MDDEBRA HOLLY FORD, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.S.C.R.S.
Dr. Wayne A. I. FrederickDr. Wayne A. I. Frederick
Hazel Harper, DDSHazel Harper, DDS
Michael G. Knight, MDMichael G. Knight, MD, MSHP, FACP
Dr. Donna Grant-MillsDr. Donna Grant-Mills
Joia Crear-Perry, MDJoia Crear-Perry, MD
Joia Crear-Perry, MDKim Marie St. Amant, DDS
Roselyn Epps, MDRoselyn E. Epps, M.D., FAAP, FAAD

2019 Honorees

The Historic Riverside Church, New York City

Dr Brenda AikenDr Brenda Aiken
MICHAEL L. BOLDEN, DDSDr. Michael Bolden
Dr. Fran Cook-BoldenDr. Fran Cook-Bolden
Dr Terry GrantDr. Terry Grant
Dr. Brian HarperDr. Brian Harper
Dr. Kecia GaitherDr. Kecia Gaither
Icilma V. Fergus, MDIcilma V. Fergus, MD
Dr. Ogonna Kenechi NwawkaDr. Ogonna Kenechi Nwawka
Aletha Maybank, MD, MPHAletha Maybank, MD, MPH
Dr. Shadidi Beatrice Chase KinseyDr. Shadidi Beatrice Chase Kinsey
Ousseiny Coulibaly, MD, FACOGOusseiny Coulibaly, MD, FACOG
Diana E. Lake MDDiana E. Lake MD
LeWanza Harris, MDLeWanza Harris, MD
Olutoyin Alabi, MD, MPH, FWACP, FACPOlutoyin Alabi, MD, MPH, FWACP, FACP

2018 Honorees

The Historic Riverside Church, New York City

Angela DiazDr. Angela Diaz
Dr. Daphne ScottDr Daphne Scott
Dr Dennis MitchellDennis A. Mitchell, D.D.S., M.P.H.
Dr Edward JamesDr Edward James
Dr Karen YoungDr. Karen Young
Dr Kevin HolcombDr. Kevin Holcomb
Dr Michele ReedDr. Michele C. Reed
Dr Monique NicklesDr. Monique Collier Nickles
Dr Robert GoreDr. Robert Gore
Dr Suzette OyekuDr. Suzette Oyeku
Dr Van DunnDr. Van H. Dunn
Dr Yvonne ThorntonDr. Yvonne Thornton

2017 Honorees

Malcolm X College, Chicago

Akua Afriyie GrayDr. Akua Afriyie-Gray
Dr. Anngell JonesDr. Anngell Jones
Dr. Billie Wright AdamsDr. Billie Wright Adams
Clyde YancyDr. Clyde W. Yancy
Debra G. WesleyMs. Debra G. Wesley
Dr. Derek J. RobinsonDr. Derek J. Robinson
Dr. Howard T. StrassnerDr. Howard T. Strassner
Dr. Kalisha HillDr. Kalisha Hill
Dr. Mark A. GreviousDr. Mark A. Grevious
Dr. Michael DavenportDr. Michael Davenport
Dr. Monica E. PeekDr. Monica E. Peek
Dr. Norman JamesDr. Norman James
Dr. Ebony N. JohnsonDr. Ebony N. Johnson
Dr. Paul A. JonesDr. Paul A. Jones
Dr. Robert A. WinnDr. Robert A. Winn
Tonja AustinDr. Perpetua Goodall
Selwyn RogersDr. Selwyn Rogers
Dr. Terry MasonDr. Terry Mason
Dr. Tonja AustinDr. Tonja Austin

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