John C. Leonard Award

May 15, 2003

This Award is presented periodically in recognition of an individual who has made outstanding contributions in

the field of medical education, primarily in

community teaching hospitals.

Award recipients are recognized for their

initiative, creativity and leadership in advancing

the field of medical education

The John C. Leonard Award was established by AHME to recognize John C. Leonard, who

was the first Director of Medical Education in the

United States.

Dr. Leonard served in this capacity at the

Hartford Hospital where he completed his nineteen

yard career as a distinguished medical

educator.

He is credited for developing the position of DME as we

know it today. His significant contribution to community teaching hospitals positively influenced the direction and course of graduate medical

education

• Joined AHME in 1967• One of the first to non-M.D.’s allowed as

a full member• First AHME meetings held with

Congress on Medical Education• Late 70’s, became long time chair of the

Member Services Committee• 1982 – First non-physician appointed to

the Board of Directors• One of the original group that formed the

CTYPD, and was it’s secretary for ten years

• In mid 80’s, developed templates to instruct community teaching hospitals on the new methodology for financing GME

• Recommended development of Government Relations Committee in 1990. At that time, William Michner, M.D., DME at the Cleveland Clinic brought Dan Nickelson to the table

• Worked with Ernie Hammel to bring first Poster Session in the 1990’s

• Was elected as First non-physician President Elect in 1993 and became AHME President 1995 – 1997

• Currently is the AHME representative to ECFMG

The John C. Leonard Award2003

2003 AHME/AODMESpring Educational Institute

2003 AHME/AODMESpring Educational Institute

2003 AHME/AODMESpring Educational Institute

2003 AHME/AODMESpring Educational Institute

2003 AHME/AODMESpring Educational Institute

2003 AHME/AODMESpring Educational Institute