WALTHAM – Dr. Henry Tulgan of Pittsfield has been honored by the Massachusetts
Medical Society with its 2020 Award for Distinguished Service.
The honor, one of the most prestigious given by the Society to one of its members, is awarded each year to a member of the Society who has made significant contributions to the goals of the organization through demonstrated leadership, member recruitment,
and committee work.
Tulgan is nationally recognized expert in the field of medical education has held the position of Director of Continuing Medical Education at Baystate Wing Hospital since 2008.
Tulgan has been an active member of the Massachusetts Medical Society for more than 50 years, was president of the Berkshire District Medical Society from 1976-1978 and was the district Clinician of the Year in 2011.
“Dr. Tulgan brings a remarkable perspective and unique insight into the work of the MMS. He has been a great mentor and collaborator for the Chair of the Committee on Medical Education and for the other education committees,” said Dr. Michael J. Rosenblum,
who leads the Medical Society’s Committee on Medical Education. “His attention to detail and thoughtful approach to complex problems sets him apart from his peers.”
A cum laude graduate of Amherst College and of New York University School of Medicine, Tulgan was a member of the medical staff of Berkshire Medical Center from 1962-2008, where he served as chair of cardiology and the Department of Medicine, while rising
to become director of medical education, designated institutional official. He was formerly an associate dean at University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, where he is currently a professor of medicine.
The Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) is the statewide professional association for physicians and medical students, supporting 25,000 members. We are dedicated to educating and advocating for the physicians of Massachusetts and patients locally and nationally. A leadership voice in health care, the MMS contributes physician and patient perspectives to influence health-related legislation at the state and federal levels, works in support of public health, provides expert advice on physician practice management, and addresses issues of physician well-being. Under the auspices of the NEJM Group, the MMS extends our mission globally by advancing medical knowledge from research to patient care through the New England Journal of Medicine, NEJM Catalyst, and the NEJM Journal Watch family of specialty publications, and through our education products for health care professionals: NEJM Knowledge+, NEJM Resident 360, and our accredited and comprehensive continuing medical education programs.
