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Dr. Patel (2nd from right) with additional speakers and class presidents.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Dr. Patel also received the Leonard Tow Humanism Award from the Alfred P Gold Foundation. This award honors one faculty member, selected by the graduating class, who integrates humanism into the delivery of care to patients and their families.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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