Acceptance of the 2014 Association of American Physicians George M. Kober Medal: Giving back

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Thank you, Gene. To be honest, I never thought I would be considered for this award. I was totally surprised when Warner Greene called me. I am deeply honored, and I thank you, Larry Jameson, the AAP, my colleagues, and of course my family.I cannot begin to express my gratitude to Gene Braunwald. Gene, you have been my hero, since 1981, when as an intern, I presented cases to you in morning report or rounds. Your commitment, your intelligence, your standards, and your values have shaped and transformed my life in medicine.