Amy Park, MD (UG/PS ’09), grew up watching her parents, both physicians, dedicate themselves to their jobs. “Despite their long hours, they absolutely loved their careers, which was inspiring to me,” she says. “I always loved the sciences and how the body works, as well as helping people. Medicine is ever-changing and advancing, which is … Read More

2023 Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association Service Award recipient Gary H. Dworkin, MD, RPVI (CATS’92), is a Past President of the Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association Board (2012-2014) and of the Florida Society of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons. A board-certified cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, he has observed, taught and performed cardiovascular and thoracic surgery in Europe, Canada, … Read More

When Monique Hassan, MD, MBA, FACS, (S/ALB’18), 2023 Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association Early Career Award honoree, chose to pursue her medical degree, she also committed to serving in the U.S. military. “I was granted a scholarship through the Army and then had to apply for military or Army residency programs after medical school,” says Dr. … Read More

Lillian Gonsalves, MD, FAPM, FACP (P’81), recipient of the 2023 Alumni Association Distinguished Emeritus Award, was the first psychiatrist to serve on Cleveland Clinic’s Board of Governors and held a variety of leadership positions before retiring from Cleveland Clinic after 41 years. “Her remarkable career has contributed to the field of psychiatry and has touched … Read More

Art Steffee, MD (GS’62/ORS’67), known as “The Father of Modern Spine Surgery,” is the 2023 recipient of the Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumnus Award. The award recognizes “exceptional, enduring achievements and leadership that have brought pride and recognition to the Cleveland Clinic community.” Dr. Steffee was Director of Orthopedic Services at Lutheran Medical Center’s … Read More

David L. Bronson, MD, MACP (IM’92), Emeritus Professional Staff, is the Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association’s 2023 Special Achievement Award honoree. This award recognizes physicians or scientists for exceptional, enduring achievements and leadership that have brought pride and recognition to Cleveland Clinic’s community. Dr. Bronson embodies these qualities, having “impacted Cleveland Clinic and our Ohio community … Read More

Khaldoun Tarakji, MD, MPH (IM’04, Cards’09, EP’11), who developed and launched the website tool AlumniConnect and served as an Alumni Association Board Specialty Director for Cardiology, has been honored with the 2023 Alumni Association Service Award. The award recognizes individuals who contribute to the growth and advancement of Cleveland Clinic and the Alumni Association. “It … Read More