Michael Merrill, MD, MS, MS, MBA
MSCE President-Elect Dr. Michael Merrill, is the co-author, with Joe Judge, life coach and founder of Clear Possibilities, of the book “Leadership Is Overcoming the Natural: 52 Maxims to Move Beyond Instinct.”.
Thomas Rosenthal, MD
Dr. Rosenthal is Emeritus Professor, and former Chairperson of Family Medicine in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo.
Robert Perry, MD, FACS
Dr. Robert Perry received the Distinguished Mentor Award at the 2025 MSCE Annual Gala. The Distinguished Mentor Award acknowledges those in the medical profession who have shown exceptional commitment to mentoring and guiding the next generation of healthcare providers.
Gale Burstein, MD, MPH FAAP
Dr. Gale Burstein received the Outstanding Service Award at the 2025 MSCE Annual Gala. Dr. Burstein is the Erie County Health Commissioner, pediatrician and public health expert.
Willie Underwood III, MD, MSci, MPH, FACS
Dr. Willie Underwood III received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 MSCE Annual Gala. The Lifetime Achievement Award honors a medical professional who has made lasting and significant contributions to the field of medicine throughout their career.