Congratulations to Jennifer Piel, MD, JD, who received the 2017 Excellence in Medicine Leadership Award at the American Medical Association (AMA) Annual meeting in Chicago on June 9. The AMA Foundation’s Excellence in Medicine Awards program recognizes physicians who exemplify the highest values of volunteerism, community engagement, leadership and dedication to the care of underserved populations.

The Leadership Awards are presented annually to medical students, residents, fellows and early-career physicians who have exhibited outstanding leadership in community service, education, public health or organized medicine. The program provides leadership development training for these recipients to further strengthen their efforts of advancing health care in America.