Stephen M. Levin 1941-2012

摘要

It is with sadness and a sense of loss to the world of occupational medicine that the editors of JOEM acknowledge the death of Stephen M. Levin, MD, Clinical Professor in the Department of Preventive Medicine of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Medical Director of the Mount Sinai Irving J. Selikoff Center for Occupational and Environmental Medicine (COEM). Dr Levin died on February 7 at the age of 70. Dr Levin leaves behind his wife, four children, his mother, and a sister.Dr Levin was a respected member of the Mount Sinai Medical Center for many years. His contributions not only to that organization but also to the occupational health community in general are immeasurable, and he will be remembered for his pioneering efforts in occupational and environmental medicine. His advocacy and unrelenting dedication also extended to tens of thousands of World Trade Center (WTC) responders who continue to receive health care at Mount Sinai and other clinical centers to this day.Dr Levin was a 1967 graduate of the New York University School of Medicine. After a decade of practice in general medicine in Pennsylvania, he came to Mount Sinai to receive his training in Occupational Medicine. Continuing on at Mount Sinai, he became the Medical Director of the Selikoff COEM in 1987. He was active in the Occupational Medicine teaching program and served as a residency director. He inspired medical students and residents over decades with his passion and commitment to injured workers.