[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 58 (Thursday, April 10, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E728]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN HONOR OF EDWARD H. HUNDERT, M.D.

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 9, 2003

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Edward H. 
Hundert, M.D., President of Case Western University, as he is 
recognized by the American Heart Association for his unwavering 
dedication and exceptional achievement within the Cleveland medical 
community--most notably, for his significant role in launching the 
Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve 
University.
  In 1982, Dr. Hundert earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical 
School. From 1984 through 1997, Dr. Hundert served on the faculty of 
Harvard Medical School. He held positions in the departments of 
psychiatry and medical ethics, and also served as Associate Dean of 
student affairs. Dr. Hundert's groundbreaking research in the area of 
medical education helped define professionalism and ethics in medicine 
on a national level. Moreover, for six consecutive years Harvard 
Medical School graduates voted Dr. Hundert as the ``Faculty Member Who 
Did the Most for His Class.''
  In 1997, Dr. Hundert relocated to the University of Rochester as 
professor of psychiatry and medical humanities, and served as Associate 
Dean, then Dean of the University. Dr. Hundert has served as President 
of Case Western Reserve University for the past year. During this time, 
Dr. Hundert's leadership, expertise and exceptional interpersonal 
abilities has created a new sense of partnership, possibility and 
energy within the Cleveland medical community, which is clearly 
reflected through the partnership between the world-renown Cleveland 
Clinic and the newly created Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Case 
Western Reserve University.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of Edward H. Hundert, M.D., President of Case Western University, whose 
vision, vast experience and outstanding leadership have elevated the 
status of medical research, education and ethics within the Cleveland 
community and beyond--reinforcing the image of Cleveland as the core of 
medical innovation, advancement and discovery for individuals within 
our community, across the nation, and around the world.

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