AMA presents lifetime achievement award to DC medical society exec

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During the opening session of its 2016 Interim Meeting, the American Medical Association presented K. Edward Shanbacker, executive vice president of the Medical Society of the District of Columbia (MSDC), with the Medical Executive Lifetime Achievement Award. The award honors a medical association executive who has contributed substantially to the goals and ideals of the medical profession.

“A leader on Medicare and Medicaid issues and a champion for patients and physicians, K. Edward Shanbacker has dedicated his career to organized medicine and serving as a mentor to colleagues near and far. The AMA is honored to present him with this award, recognizing a tremendous career and contributions to medicine,” said AMA President Andrew W. Gurman, M.D.

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