[May 07, 2013]

Chicago Physician Presented the Excellence in Medical Ethics Award

Peter Angelos, M.D., Ph.D., received the Excellence in Medical Ethics Award at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) 22^nd Annual Scientific & Clinical Congress in Phoenix, Arizona on May 3, 2013.

The Excellence in Medical Ethics Award is presented by AACE to an individual who has demonstrated exemplary and continuing dedication to upholding the highest principle of medical ethics and standards for the betterment of the public's health.

"It is truly an honor for me to receive the Excellence in Medical Ethics Award from AACE. I am convinced that the future of the medical profession and the future of quality care of patients is dependent on physcians and surgeons upholding the highest standards of ethical practice," said Dr. Angelos. "It is gratifying that AACE holds ethics to be important enough to give an award in this area. I am tremendously flattered to receive it."

Dr. Angelos is currently the Linda Kohler (News - Alert) Anderson Professor of Surgery and Surgical Ethics, Chief of Endocrine Surgery, and Associate Director of the MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.

Dr. Angelos has been a member of the ethics advisory committee of the Endocrine Society, the ethical affairs committee of AACE and is currently a member of the ethics committee of the American Thyroid Association (ATA).

Dr. Angelos' biography and high-resolution photo are here.

About the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE)

The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) represents more than 6,500 endocrinologists in the United States and abroad. AACE is the largest association of clinical endocrinologists in the world. The majority of AACE members are certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism and concentrate on the treatment of patients with endocrine and metabolic disorders including diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, growth hormone deficiency, cholesterol disorders, hypertension and obesity. Visit our site at www.aace.com.

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