On Wednesday, June 25, Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation hosted a ceremony and reception in celebration of its inaugural Scholars Program. The evening’s honorees, G. Peter Gliebus, M.D., Amy Laitinen, M.D., and Frank Vrionis, M.D., exemplify the excellence, dedication, and forward-thinking spirit that drive progress in elevating patient care.
The Scholars’ research is made possible through a significant philanthropic contribution to establish a Scholar fund. The hospital is deeply grateful for the generosity and vision of Bernie and Billi Marcus, whose grant to Marcus Neuroscience Institute, part of Baptist Health, will provide the resources for the research projects of our first three physicians. As Marcus Neuroscience Institute's Director and Chief Medical Executive Warren Selman, M.D. explains, “The Marcus Scholar appointment is one of the highest honors awarded to medical professionals within our institution. This distinction recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to medical science, providing meaningful support to further their innovative research and service.”
These Scholars, generously funded by the Marcus Foundation, Inc., are now able to learn more about the causes and treatment of disorders affecting the nervous system — not only from a scientific perspective but also by examining how society and systems contribute to these issues.
“The research that will be performed by Dr. Gliebus, Dr. Laitinen and Dr. Vrionis will significantly improve patient care. It is our intent to have all our Scholars represent an ideal convergence of commitment to clinical excellence, scholarly inquiry and leadership in medicine,” says Mark Larkin, president, Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation. “Continued funding for future Scholars programs at our other institutes is vital to building a solid foundation not only as a compassionate and competent physician, but also as a contributor to the advancement of medical knowledge and delivery of care.”
The Scholars program will expand the understanding of the structural, scientific, and societal underpinnings of health and disease while equipping participants with the tools necessary to influence care beyond the bedside.
