Academy of Clinical Excellence

Annual Lecture and Induction Ceremony

Laura Forese, James McKiernan, Kenneth A. Forde, Anne Taylor, and Lee Goldman attend the Academy of Clinical Excellence ceremony in 2017.

The Academy of Clinical Excellence Annual Lecture and Induction Ceremony

The Academy of Clinical Excellence holds an annual induction ceremony to welcome its new class, coupled with a lecture on clinical excellence to the inductees, their guests, and the leadership of the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and NewYork-Presbyterian leadership.

Upcoming Events

Past Events

2026 Annual Lecture and Induction Ceremony

A group photo of the 2026 Academy of Clinical Excellence Inductees standing on a stage.

"What is Clinical Excellence?" 

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To view the 2026 program, click here.

2025 ACE Rising Star Award Ceremony

ACE Rising Star awardees stand for a group photo.

"The Pursuit of Clinical Excellence in Academic Medicine: Challenges And Solutions"

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To view the 2025 program, click here.

CUIMC Newsroom: VP&S Academy of Clinical Excellence Rising Star Award Honors Residents, Fellows (May 14, 2025)

2023 Annual Lecture and Induction Ceremony

"Clinical Excellence in the Twenty-First Century: Modern Applications" 

Five adults standing together in front of a dark stage curtain.

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2022 Annual Lecture and Induction Ceremony

"Communicating in the Time of COVID: Triumphs, Pitfalls, and Lessons Learned" with Dr. Wafaa El-Sadr, MD, MPH, MPA

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2021 Annual Lecture and The 2020 Class Induction Ceremony

"Heroes" with Dr. Lee Goldman, MD

  • Date: Thursday, May 13, 2021
  • Time: 4:30 p.m.

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  • 2021 Annual Lecture and The 2020 Class Induction Ceremony Video 

2019 Annual Lecture and Induction Ceremony

"Edward S. Harkness and Medical Student Education" with Dr. Linda D. Lewis, MD

Four people posing together at a formal event.

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2018 Annual Lecture and Induction Ceremony

“Balancing the Academic Mission” with Dr. Edward D. Miller, MD

Four adults posing together at a formal event.

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2017 Annual Lecture and Induction Ceremony

“The Clinician at the Academic Medical Center" with Dr. Kenneth Forde, MD

Five adults posing together at a formal event.

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