Ernest Chijioke Madu (born February 18, 1960) is a nuclear cardiologist whose work focuses on providing affordable public healthcare in low-resource nations.[1][2] He is the founder, chairman, and CEO of the Heart Institute of the Caribbean,[3] which runs two clinics in Jamaica and one in the Cayman Islands.[2] Madu's research concentrates on the management and health effects of globalization in susceptible populations.[1][4] 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."[5]
Doctor Ernest Madu | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 18, 1960 |
| Occupation(s) | Cardiologist and Entrepreneur |
| Title | Chairman and Founder of The Heart Institute of the Caribbean Managing Partner of IHS Group USA |
Honors and awards
editExtramural 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.[5][7]
- Global Health Champion Award, 2016, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, USA.[3][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
edit- ^ a b c "The 30 Most Influential People in Public Health". www.masterspublichealth.net. Retrieved 2018-01-17.
- ^ a b "Ernest Madu". TED. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
- ^ a b "Penn Center for Global Health Announces Inaugural Global Health Champion Award Winner – PR News". www.pennmedicine.org. Retrieved 2018-01-17.
- ^ "Heart Institute of the Caribbean – Profiles". www.caribbeanheart.com. Retrieved 2018-01-17.
- ^ a b Caribbean, Heart Institute of the. "Heart Institute Founder Receives Prestigious Distinguished Award From The American College Of Cardiology". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2018-01-17.
- ^ "Dr Ernest Madu named one of the most influential people in healthcare". jamaica-gleaner.com. 6 December 2017. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
- ^ "2017 Distinguished Awardees – American College of Cardiology". American College of Cardiology. Archived from the original on 2018-03-21. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
- ^ "Global Health Champion Award: Dr. Ernest Madu". Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh (DRASA) Health Trust. 2016-09-19. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
- ^ a b c d "Ernest Madu and HIC Recognized at The AMCHAM Business and Civic Leadership Awards for Excellence 2016 – ANPA". anpa.org. Archived from the original on 2018-01-20. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
- ^ a b c "Nominations close for AmCham's Oct 21 awards". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
- ^ "Big names nominated for AMCHAM Awards". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
External links
edit- Heart Institute of The Caribbean
- Ernest Madu at TED [1]