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Harold M. Maurer, M.D. |
Dr. Maurer, who was elected during Friday’s annual business meeting, will serve a three-year term on the board of the national, non-profit organization, which seeks to improve the nation’s health and well-being through leadership of the nation’s academic health centers.
“I am delighted that Dr. Maurer has been elected to the AAHC Board of Directors,” said Steven Wartman, M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO of the AAHC. “He brings enormous wisdom and experience to this position, and the association will benefit from his insight and support.”
“It’s an honor to be elected to the board,” Dr. Maurer said. “The AAHC fills an important role in health care and UNMC has been a strong supporter of the work done by Dr. Wartman and the AAHC to advance the nation’s health.”
UNMC is a member of the AAHC, which is composed of accredited, degree-granting institutions that:
- Educate a variety of health care professionals;
- Offer comprehensive basic and advanced patient care; and
- Conduct a wide spectrum of health care research.
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In 2007, the AAHC recognized Dr. Maurer for his vast contributions to the organization.
He also has received honors such as:
- The Lifetime Achievement Award from the Children’s Oncology Group for his research in rhabdomyosarcoma;
- People of Vision Award;
- Midlander of the Year by the Omaha World-Herald;
- 109th King of Ak-Sar-Ben; and
- Induction in the Omaha Business Hall of Fame.