Theodore DeWeese, the CEO of Johns Hopkins Medicine and dean of the medical faculty at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, is one of this year’s recipients of the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor.

Presented by the Ellis Island Honors Society, the national award recognizes individuals who have made lasting contributions to the United States while embodying the values of the American spirit and the legacy of immigration.

Approximately 100 honorees are selected each year from a range of fields including business, science, the arts, and philanthropy. The medal is presented to individuals who have shown an outstanding commitment to serving the United States either professionally, culturally, or civically. It’s officially recognized by both the U.S. Senate and House of Repr

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