About APDR
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Vijay M. Rao, MD
APDR President 2002-2003

I had the honor and privilege of serving as the tenth President of APDR from 2002-2003 succeeding Jay Harolds, M.D. For me personally, APDR has been a journey which has influenced my career tremendously and helped me develop friendships that I continue to cherish.

I had been with the APDR since its inception in 1993. I vividly remember a call from Dr. Jerry Arndt during my sabbatical leave asking me to chair the curriculum committee of a new organization, APDR. Having served as residency program director at Jefferson since 1987 and being passionate about residency education, it was a quick acceptance.

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APDR Achievement Award - Michael B. Love, MD

The APDR's Academic Achievement Award is reserved for individuals who have made significant contributions toward fulfillment of the APDR's mission of service to its members and their students, the residents. The contributions of past recipients have differed, but their hard work has provided the organization and its members enduring benefit. The contributions of this year's recipient, Michael B. Love, MD, are no exception.

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