NEW YORK, July 09, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Health Council welcomed Daniel Lichtstein, MD to its Board of Physicians for his outstanding contributions to the medical field. Currently serving as the Regional Dean for Medical Education at the Regional Medical Campus of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Florida, Dr. Lichtstein is responsible for the oversight of all undergraduate and graduate medical education activities on the regional campus. While he has held his current role for seven years, he has spent the last 43 years in the healthcare industry expanding his skills and knowledge in general internal medicine, undergraduate medical education and graduate medical education.
With a desire to positively impact others’ lives, Dr. Lichtstein decided to pursue a career in the medical field to fulfill that desire. After earning a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University, he enrolled at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and earned a medical degree in 1974. He subsequently completed a residency at the University of Miami affiliate Jackson Memorial Hospital — where he was named chief medical resident — and immediately began practicing in the field.
Board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Lichtstein joined the Miller School of Medicine in 1996 and has since served as program director of the internal medicine residency program at the Jackson Memorial Hospital and professor of medicine. Dr. Lichtstein served two terms as treasurer of the American College of Physicians (ACP) Florida Chapter and course director or co-director for the Internal Medicine Board Review recertification in Orlando for 15 years. To commemorate his achievements, the Florida ACP Chapter awarded him the Laureate Award in 2007. His alma mater SUNY Downstate Medical Center awarded him the William Dock Master Teacher Award in 2009 and he received the Palm Beach County Medical Society’s Excellence in Medical Education Award. In 2013, the ACP elected Dr. Lichtstein to Mastership for his role as a citizen physician, educational innovator, humanist and teacher-learner who inspires those around him and sets high standards for the practice of internal medicine, according to a press release from the ACP.
He remains an active member of the ACP, where he has been invited to speak at its Annual Session for six years. He contributes to the South County Medical Health Center and serves as a board member of the Palm Healthcare Foundation. With a successful career at hand — one that he attributes to his ability to commit to his students, residents and patients as well as his work ethic — Dr. Lichtstein plans to continue to positively impact future doctors at the University of Miami.
About the American Health Council:
The American Health Council is the nation’s only organization with a constituency representative of all sectors of the healthcare industry. From the coasts to the heartland, the American Health Council has drawn Affiliates from major metropolitan hubs and small communities. These Affiliates span generations and have reached different stages of their careers — from recent graduates to retirees. More information about the American Health Council and its mission can be found at: http://americanhealthcouncil.org
Additionally, the American Health Council strives to provide recognition and support for those individuals and institutions making the difference in patients’ lives day in and day out. The AHC is honoring “America’s Best Doctors and Nurses,” as well as the nation’s best medical universities and hospitals. The American Health Council’s “Best in Medicine” and “Best in Nursing” awards programs honor the individuals and institutions that have contributed significantly to medicine and nursing, as well as the training and education of physicians and nurses. The most current selections for these honors may be viewed here: http://bestinmedicine.org and http://bestinnursing.org.
For more information, please contact:
Elizabeth Moore
American Health Council
Hauppauge, N.Y. United States
Phone: 1-631-617-6590
