General Maxwell R. Thurman Award
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The General Maxwell R. Thurman Award is awarded on behalf of the commanding general of the United States Army Medical Research and Materiel Command
at the American Telemedicine Association
(ATA) annual conference in recognition of someone who exhibits and demonstrates the following qualities and attributes: a natural born leader, an innovator, someone who fosters positive change, a champion of the soldier, and a pioneer of the advancement of technology to enhance the life of our service members. The award is named after four star General Maxwell R. Thurman
, who was a champion of the soldier and a pioneer of advancing technology. His famous motto, which is engraved on the award is as follows: "The mission of the Army Medical Department is to provide world class combat casualty care to America's most precious resource - It's Sons and Daughters - In Peace and War!" This award was originally given out at the very first DoD "Global Forum" by its creator, BG Russ Zajtchuk in 1995 and is now an annual tradition at every ATA meeting.
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United States Army Medical Research and Materiel Command
The United States Army Medical Research and Materiel Command is the United States Army's medical materiel developer, with responsibility for medical research, development, and acquisition and medical logistics management. The USAMRMC's expertise in these critical areas helps establish and maintain...
at the American Telemedicine Association
American Telemedicine Association
American Telemedicine Association , established in 1993 as a non-profit organization, ATA goal is to promote access to medical care for consumers and health professionals via telecommunications technology...
(ATA) annual conference in recognition of someone who exhibits and demonstrates the following qualities and attributes: a natural born leader, an innovator, someone who fosters positive change, a champion of the soldier, and a pioneer of the advancement of technology to enhance the life of our service members. The award is named after four star General Maxwell R. Thurman
Maxwell R. Thurman
Maxwell Reid Thurman was a U.S. Army general, Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, and former commander of United States Army Training and Doctrine Command....
, who was a champion of the soldier and a pioneer of advancing technology. His famous motto, which is engraved on the award is as follows: "The mission of the Army Medical Department is to provide world class combat casualty care to America's most precious resource - It's Sons and Daughters - In Peace and War!" This award was originally given out at the very first DoD "Global Forum" by its creator, BG Russ Zajtchuk in 1995 and is now an annual tradition at every ATA meeting.
List of recipients
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 1996 | COL Fred Goeringer |
| 1997 | Capt Paul Zimnik, D.O. |
| 1998 | Russ Zajtchuk, M.D. (BG, USA-retired) |
| 1999 | COL Ronald K. Poropatich, M.D. and COL James Stewart |
| 2000 | Greg T. Mogel, M.D. |
| 2001 | Mr. Conrad A. Clyburn |
| 2002 | G. Rufus Sessions, Ph.D. (LTC, USA-retired) |
| 2003 | John S. Parker, M.D. (MG, USA-retired) |
| 2004 | S. Ward Casscells S. Ward Casscells S. Ward Casscells, MD is the John E. Tyson Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Public Health, and Vice President for External Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Texas at Houston, and Senior Scholar at the Texas Heart Institute... , M.D. |
| 2005 | Gary R. Gilbert, Ph.D. |
| 2006 | Carl E. Hendricks |
| 2007 | Seong Ki Mun, Ph.D. |
| 2008 | James H. "Red" Duke, M.D. |
| 2009 | John A. Parrish, M.D. |
| 2010 | COL Hon S. Pak, M.D. |
| 2011 | Michael D. Lynch, Ph.D. |
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