Research & Service

The Physician as Activist and PublicHealth Leader

A memorial to celebrate
Alan Berkman, MD (1945 – 2009)
Vice Chair, Department of Epidemiology
Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Sociomedical Sciences

Friday April 23, 2010
3:00 – 5:00 pm
Alumni auditorium
650 West 168th Street, first floor

Please join us for this very special celebration, featuring video of Dr. Berkman's life as an activist and words about his work and character from Mailman School Dean Linda Fried, Wafaa El-Sadr, Ezra Susser, Robert Remien, Quarraisha Abdool-Karim, Ameena  Goga, Foluke Salu, David Hoos and Francine Cournos.  In addition, Dr. Berkman’s wife Barbara Zeller, MD, and daughters, Sarah Zeller-Berkman and Harriet Clarke will participate in the program.

As a teacher, scholar, mentor, AIDS physician, and crusader for social justice, Dr. Berkman touched the lives of countless individuals, and in so doing enriched and improved them. His sustained passion and outrage in the face of social injustice was balanced by his unfailing interpersonal tolerance, gentleness and generosity. His moral courage and strength in the face of adversity continue to be an inspiration to us all.

Please read more about Dr. Berkman.