Ernest Madu

Ernest Madu (born February 18, 1960) is a nuclear cardiologist whose work focuses on providing affordable public healthcare in low-resource nations.[1] As founder, chairman, and CEO of the Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC),[2] Madu's research concentrates on the management and health effects of globalization in susceptible populations.[1][3] 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."[4] While TED notes that “Dr. Madu’s research on noninvasive evaluation of coronary artery disease in obese individuals has become a standard evaluating tool” in the world of medicine.[5]

Doctor

Ernest Madu
Born (1960-02-18) February 18, 1960
OccupationCardiologist and Entrepreneur
TitleChairman and Founder of The Heart Institute of the Caribbean Managing Partner of IHS Group USA

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.[4][7]
  • Global Health Champion Award, 2016, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, USA.[2][8]
  • Named among “30 Most Influential in Public Health” by Masters Public Health, 2014.[1]
  • 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.[9]
  • 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 [9][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 [9][10]
  • Civic Leadership Individual Award from AMCHAM Jamaica. The award was presented at the AMCHAM Business and Civic Leadership Awards for Excellence 2016, October 2016 [10][11]

References
  1. "The 30 Most Influential People in Public Health". www.masterspublichealth.net. Retrieved 2018-01-17.
  2. "Penn Center for Global Health Announces Inaugural Global Health Champion Award Winner – PR News". www.pennmedicine.org. Retrieved 2018-01-17.
  3. "Heart Institute of the Caribbean – Profiles". www.caribbeanheart.com. Retrieved 2018-01-17.
  4. Caribbean, Heart Institute of the. "Heart Institute Founder Receives Prestigious Distinguished Award From The American College Of Cardiology". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2018-01-17.
  5. Madu, Ernest. "Ernest Madu | Speaker | TED". Retrieved 2018-01-17.
  6. "Dr Ernest Madu named one of the most influential people in healthcare". jamaica-gleaner.com. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
  7. "2017 Distinguished Awardees – American College of Cardiology". American College of Cardiology. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
  8. "Global Health Champion Award: Dr. Ernest Madu". Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh (DRASA) Health Trust. 2016-09-19. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
  9. "Ernest Madu and HIC Recognized at The AMCHAM Business and Civic Leadership Awards for Excellence 2016 – ANPA". anpa.org. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
  10. Limited, Jamaica Observer. "Nominations close for AmCham's Oct 21 awards". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
  11. Limited, Jamaica Observer. "Big names nominated for AMCHAM Awards". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
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