Dr. Arthur Leon, professor of kinesiology, was awarded the American Board of Cardiology Award of Excellence and Designation as Laureate of the American Board of Cardiology.
The American Board of Cardiology initiated this program to recognize physicians, who exhibit continuing excellence and highest ethical practice and are deserving of lifetime achievement recognition. The program promotes and supports recognition of the importance of exceptional excellence in Cardiology, and excellence of humanitarian and ethical achievement, including true empathy, compassion, and humanitarianism.