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"Dr. Ruth Kirschstein's death is a tremendous loss to patients, researchers, and all Americans who value medical research and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The first woman to ever head an NIH institute, Dr. Kirschstein devoted her life to advancing medical progress, promoting diversity and scientific excellence, training future generations of scientists, and serving as a mentor to scores of researchers and scientific administrators. From her work on the Sabin vaccine to her many leadership positions at the NIH, she maintained a singular focus on scientific excellence, while demonstrating a steadfast devotion to public service. Dr. Kirschstein leaves a legacy that will continue to enrich the scientific enterprise and the health of the American people for generations to come. On behalf of the leaders and faculty of the nation's medical schools and teaching hospitals, I extend our deepest sympathies to Dr. Kirschstein's devoted husband, Dr. Al Rabson; their son, Dr. Arnold Rabson; and other family members." # # # The Association of American Medical Colleges is a not-for-profit association representing all 131 accredited U.S. and 17 accredited Canadian medical schools; nearly 400 major teaching hospitals and health systems, including 68 Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers; and nearly 90 academic and scientific societies. Through these institutions and organizations, the AAMC represents 128,000 faculty members, 75,000 medical students, and 110,000 resident physicians. Additional information about the AAMC and U.S. medical schools and teaching hospitals is available at www.aamc.org/newsroom. |
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Contact Us © 1995-2009 AAMC Terms and Conditions Privacy Statement |
Washington, D.C., October 7, 2009—AAMC (Association of
American Medical Colleges) President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, M.D., issued
the following statement today on the passing of Ruth L. Kirschstein, M.D.: