TRIBUTES

Darrell G. Kirch, M.D.

Association of American Medical Colleges

August 26, 2009

Sen. Edward Kennedy was an extraordinary legislator whose commitment to the nation's medical schools and teaching hospitals was unflagging throughout his long and distinguished career.

His leadership on issues such as Medicare funding for teaching hospitals and physicians, financial assistance for students of all economic levels, and support for Title VII health professions and the National Institutes of Health was exemplary.

Sen. Kennedy was not only a vocal champion, he was a passionate and articulate partner, and the entire academic medicine community deeply mourns his passing.