The Laureate Award is designed to honor those with Fellowships and Masterships in the College who have demonstrated, by their example and conduct, an abiding commitment to excellence in medical care, education, and research, and service to their community, their chapter, and the ACP.
Curtis Cole, MD, FACP
Razia Jayman-Aristide, MD, FACP
Donna Morrison, MD, FACP
NYACP is excited to increase member recognition for excellence and distinguished contributions to Internal Medicine. The Chapter Awards committee will be issuing a total of 3-5 awards and is accepting nominations in the following categories: Education, Advocacy, Clinical Excellence, Research (Residents/Fellows only), Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Public Health. Winners will be honored on October 10, 2025, at the NYACP Awards Reception at the Desmond Crowne Plaza in Albany, NY.
The nomination requires a completed online form, a 500-word Letter of Nomination, and a copy of the nominee’s CV. Self-Nominations will not be accepted.
Please help the New York Chapter ACP recognize, honor and congratulate the truly deserving members of our Chapter for their amazing and outstanding work.
Anthony Grieco, MD, MACP
With sincere appreciation for the many years of exceptional leadership and unconditional dedication, commitment, service, participation, guidance, and friendship.
Congratulations on your incredible career in medicine and memorable journey with NYACP!
Kevin Costello, MD, FACP
In recognition of an exemplary internist, a clinical role model, “a physician we would all want for our parents, and ultimately ourselves”, and a clinician who has delivered care under the most challenging conditions ranging from medical field deployments in Operation Iraqi Freedom to the care of vulnerable homebound adults in an 11-county area in Upstate New York.
Olanrewaju Esan, MD, FACP
In recognition of “a gem of a human” who is generous with his free time, volunteers frequently within his community, and earned the reputation of a “kind physician who provides excellent care to immigrants and marginalized patients in a respectful way”.
Sanjana Nagraj, MD
In recognition of your exceptional research ideas, deep intellectual curiosity, and genuine passion for creating new knowledge in medicine as an investigator.
Gianni Carrozzi, MD
In recognition of an NYACP member who inspires and exemplifies educational excellence and lifelong learning.
Ngozi Kanu, MD, FACP
In recognition of this NYACP member’s extensive, diverse, and unwavering experience and dedication to medical education and patient care.
Naveed Masani, MD, FACP
In recognition of a special Chapter Leader who Chaired the Education Committee and served as the most enthusiastic Master of Ceremony for the NYACP’s Annual Scientific Meeting from 2015 to 2023.
Thank you for your dedication and outstanding service!
Elizabeth Kolod, MD
In recognition of an “exemplar of leadership, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to justice”. We applaud this NYACP member’s dedication to improving healthcare access, advancing health equity, and nurturing future advocates.
Charles Lopresto, DO
In recognition of this member’s interest and passion for advocacy on behalf of NYACP, the patients of New York State, and the profession of medicine.
Kelly Ramsey, MD, MPH, MA, FACP, DFASAM
In recognition of an active and dedicated Chapter Leader who works tirelessly and remains committed to improving primary care and addressing serious health issues for people challenged by drug use.
Nathaniel Kratz, MD - Adovacy
Eric C. Last, DO, FACP - Humanism in Medicine
Zhongju Lu, MD, PhD, FACP - Research
Justine Phifer, MD - Education
Megan Rau, MD, FACP - Education
Charan Vegivinti, MBBS, MD - Clinical Excellence
Marc Braunstein, MD, FACP - Education
Kimberly Kranz, MD, FACP - Education
Frank Cacace, MD, FACP - Humanism in Medicine
Cori Salvit, MD, FACP - Humanism in Medicine
Lucille Torres-Deas, MD, FACP - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Jennifer Hensley, MD, FACP - Clinical Excellence
Nandini Anandu, MD, FACP - Humanism in Medicine
Peter Bhandari, MD - Education
Roberto Cerrud-Rodriguez, MD - Research
Please visit the Chapter's Members in the News Page. If you or a colleague you know has recently received local recognition, an award, or has been published in a scholarly journal, the Chapter wants to know!
Jitendra Barmecha, MD, MPH, SFHM, MACP
Daniel Pomerantz, MD, MACP
Megan Gerber, MD, FACP
Award for Distinguished Contributions to Behavioral Medicine
Mone Zaidi, MD, MACP
Harriet P. Dustan Award for Science as Related to Medicine
Jonathan Ripp, MD, FACP
Outstanding Contributions to Improving Well-being
and Professional Fulfillment in Internal Medicine
Pictures from ACP Convocation 2019