Jack L. Gluckman, MD Lectureship of Humanism and Ethics in Healthcare
Dr. Gluckman was an internationally renowned head and neck cancer surgeon; revered for his integrity and humanistic approach to the care of his patients and their families. A natural and charismatic leader, he served as Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Cincinnati from 1991-2004. During his tenure, he attracted outstanding physicians and researchers to the department whom he credited as instrumental in the department’s recognition as one of the finest clinical departments and resident training programs in the country. In 2008, he received the Daniel Drake Award for his contributions to the University of Cincinnati, the highest award given in the College of Medicine.
Jack’s leadership and service to the specialty of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery was extraordinary, extending across countries and continents, including President of the American Academy of Otolaryngology and American Board of Otolaryngology, and Vice President of the Triological Society, as well as Board of Director of these and the American Head and Neck Society.
As a leader, scholar, teacher, compassionate physician, skilled and empathetic surgeon, Jack exemplified qualities admired by colleagues around the world. At a local, regional, national, and international level, Dr. Gluckman’s reputation has always been based on his unimpeachable integrity and high standard of ethics by which he comported himself. His service to the specialty and his patients will be missed by his family, friends, colleagues and patients alike.
He inspired and mentored many future leaders in the field and taught the importance of taking care of the person rather than just their cancer. Human dignity was sacrosanct in his mind. When he reassuringly placed a hand on his patient’s shoulder, he committed to being there throughout their journey, and it made all the difference.
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