Ernest Madu Explained
| Pre-Nominals: | Doctor |
| Ernest Madu |
| Birth Date: | 18 February 1960 |
| Occupation: | Cardiologist and Entrepreneur |
| Chairman and Founder of The Heart Institute of the CaribbeanManaging Partner of IHS Group USA |
Ernest Chijioke Madu (born February 18, 1960) is a nuclear cardiologist whose work focuses on providing affordable public healthcare in low-resource nations.[1] [2] He is the founder, chairman, and CEO of the Heart Institute of the Caribbean,[3] which runs two clinics in Jamaica and one in the Cayman Islands.[2] Madu's research concentrates on the management and health effects of globalization in susceptible populations.[4] Richard Chazal, president of the American College of Cardiology, noted that Madu has made "great contributions to the College and to the international cardiovascular community."[5]
Honors and awards
Extramural honors and awards include:
- Named among the "100 Most Influential People in Healthcare" by Grupo Mídia at its awards ceremony held in Düsseldorf, Germany, at MEDICA 2017.[6]
- Distinguished Award (International Service) from the American College of Cardiology (ACC). The award was presented at the Convocation of the college's 66th Annual Scientific Session in Washington, D.C., March 2017.[7]
- Global Health Champion Award, 2016, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, USA.[8]
- Named among "30 Most Influential in Public Health" by Masters Public Health, 2014.
- Nation Builder Award from National Commercial Bank (NCB). The award was presented at the NCB's annual national awards programme for Small and Medium Enterprises, October 2014.[9]
- Innovation Award from National Commercial Bank (NCB). The award was presented at the NCB's annual national awards programme for Small and Medium Enterprises, October 2014.
- Corporate Social Responsibility Award for a Small Organization from AMCHAM Jamaica. The award was presented at the AMCHAM Business and Civic Leadership Awards for Excellence 2016, October 2015 [10]
- Corporate Social Responsibility Award for a Small Organization from AMCHAM Jamaica. The award was presented at the AMCHAM Business and Civic Leadership Awards for Excellence 2016, October 2016
- Civic Leadership Individual Award from AMCHAM Jamaica. The award was presented at the AMCHAM Business and Civic Leadership Awards for Excellence 2016, October 2016 [11]
References
- Web site: The 30 Most Influential People in Public Health. www.masterspublichealth.net. en-US. 2018-01-17.
- Web site: Ernest Madu. TED. July 4, 2022.
- Web site: Penn Center for Global Health Announces Inaugural Global Health Champion Award Winner – PR News. www.pennmedicine.org. 2018-01-17.
- Web site: Heart Institute of the Caribbean – Profiles. www.caribbeanheart.com. 2018-01-17.
- Web site: Heart Institute Founder Receives Prestigious Distinguished Award From The American College Of Cardiology. Caribbean. Heart Institute of the. www.prnewswire.com. en. 2018-01-17.
- Web site: Dr Ernest Madu named one of the most influential people in healthcare. jamaica-gleaner.com. 6 December 2017 . en. 2018-01-18.
- Web site: 2017 Distinguished Awardees – American College of Cardiology. American College of Cardiology. 2018-01-18. 2018-03-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20180321181523/http://www.acc.org/membership/member-benefits-and-resources/award-programs/acc-distinguished-awards-program/2017-distinguished-awardees. dead.
- News: Global Health Champion Award: Dr. Ernest Madu. 2016-09-19. Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh (DRASA) Health Trust. 2018-01-19. en-US.
- Web site: Ernest Madu and HIC Recognized at The AMCHAM Business and Civic Leadership Awards for Excellence 2016 – ANPA. anpa.org. en-US. 2018-01-19. 2018-01-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20180120071956/https://anpa.org/2016/10/29/ernest-madu-and-hic-recognized-at-the-amcham-business-and-civic-leadership-awards-for-excellence-2016/. dead.
- Web site: Nominations close for AmCham's Oct 21 awards. Limited. Jamaica Observer. Jamaica Observer. 2018-01-19.
- Web site: Big names nominated for AMCHAM Awards. Limited. Jamaica Observer. Jamaica Observer. 2018-01-19.
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