Dr. Andy Baldwin to be special guest speaker when The American College of Cardiology hosts its annual Leadership Forum and Health System Reform Summit January 30-31, 2009

December 19, 2008 (Washington, D.C.) U.S. NAVY Doctor, Humanitarian, Triathlete and TV Personality Dr. Andy Baldwin has confirmed to be a special guest speaker and present leadership awards when The American College of Cardiology (ACC) hosts its annual Leadership Forum and Health System Reform Summit January 30-31, 2009.  Dr. Baldwin will help host an evening award ceremony with the nation's leading senior cardiologists, Dr. Harold and Dr. Bove.

The leadership forum is a two-day event, attended by cardiology physician leaders from across the country.  The goal is to prepare them for the next level of leadership in their organizations by engaging them in a collaborative learning process, improving their ability to lead and inspire others, and increasing their impact on their organizations.

To watch Dr. Baldwin's speech, click play on the clip below:

About The American College of Cardiology
The American College of Cardiology, a 39,000-member nonprofit professional medical society and teaching institution, is the leading organization dedicated to advocating for quality cardiovascular care--through education, research promotion, development and application of standards and guidelines--and to influence health care and policy. The ACC was chartered and incorporated as a teaching institution in 1949, and established its headquarters, called Heart House, in Bethesda, Maryland in 1977. In 2006, the College moved its headquarters to Heart House Washington D.C., a state-of-the-art facility in the nation's capital. Heart House D.C. was designed to accommodate a bigger, better, bolder organization. For more information, visit ACC's website.

About Dr. Andy Baldwin
U.S. Navy Lieutenant Andy Baldwin, M.D. is an Undersea Medical Officer, Ironman triathlete, Navy Diver, and humanitarian currently stationed in Washington, D.C. at the Navy's Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. Andy’s public persona as a TV celebrity on network television and the star of ABC’s hit show “The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman” has transcended into a commitment to humanitarianism through his practice of medicine. His public presentations focus on the value of service to humanity.

Andy’s values and integrity are evident through his charitable pursuits, his compassionate clinical contributions around the world, as well as in his desire to improve the quality of life for others in need. He has earned the Humanitarian of the Year award from Triathlete and Competitor magazines for his participation on a military mission in Laos, where he treated more than 600 Laotians in remote mountain villages.

As the founder of "Got Your Back Network" (www.GotYourBackNetwork.org), Andy has been able to launch a non-profit program to raise money to support the brave families of the service men and women who gave their lives while serving their country. 100% of the funds generated from Andy's “Got Your Back" initiative, a 501(c)(3) accredited organization, will fund an endowment to provide financial support for applicant families: education, emergencies and medical miracles.

Andy’s domestic and global giving is reflected in his ability to motivate and energize others with good medicine and goodwill. In remembrance of his uncle, Andy established a fund to help raise funding for pancreatic research and he continues to support the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Andy has been a member of Project Active, which is a non-profit initiative dedicated to diffusing world tensions through promotion of sports, health and fitness in war-torn and impoverished countries.

This drive to achieve was developed early in Andy’s life. He worked three jobs in his hometown of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, earned a Valedictorian honor in his high school class, was an All-American swimmer, and was the ESPN national scholar/athlete of the year in 1995. He received a full Navy ROTC scholarship to Duke University, where he pursued a pre-med curriculum. Andy swam as a varsity athlete throughout his undergraduate career. He graduated with honors as a student-athlete in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Commissioned Officer in the United States Navy. Andy pursued his dream of becoming a physician, at the University of California-San Francisco School of Medicine. After graduating in 2003, Andy completed a year internship in general surgery at Naval Medical Center San Diego. He served his operational duty in the Navy as an Undersea Medical Officer. He completed Navy Dive School and Undersea Medical Training and spent a three year tour in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit ONE.

Today, Andy resides in Washington, D.C., a prime location for launching his global charitable giving and fundraising, humanitarian advocacy and health and fitness educational activities.

For more information on Dr. Andy Baldwin, visit his website at www.AndyBaldwin.com or Dr. Andy Baldwin's foundation, Got Your Back Network.

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