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Who isDr. Madu?

Ernest Madu is a nuclear cardiologist whose work focuses on providing affordable public healthcare in low-resource nations. He has spearheaded several global initiatives and humanitarian projects to improve health outcomes for the most underserved.

Dr. Madu is the founder and chairman of the Heart Institute of the Caribbean, the leading hospital for cardiac surgery and care in the Caribbean region. Prior to founding the Heart Institute, Madu held various academic appointments at Universities throughout the United States, such as Vanderbilt University.

Welcome Letter & Purpose of Press Kit

Having established himself over decades as a recognized authority in the fields of medicine, academia, and global entrepreneurship. The purpose of this press kit is to serve as a reference material for considerations in public speaking engagements and academic appointments.

Dr. Madu’s lifelong passion is not just using his creative ideas for the advancement of human development and health outcomes, but in addition, sharing those ideas to inspire others.

We welcome you to continue reading this introductory press kit, and to use the button below to get in contact with Dr. Madu’s booking team for any inquiries.

Goal

Secure Public Speaking Engagements

Example Events Conferences, Keynotes, Company Presentations.
Areas of Expertise Medicine, Cardiology, Entreprenuership, International Development, Venture Capita

Seek Academic
Appointments

Interests University Medical Schools, Business Schools
Example Appointments Appointed Professorships, Senior Lecturer/Researcher, Dean/Vice Deanship

Selected Speaking Engagement

Dr. Madu was chosen by globally reputed organization TED, to deliver a keynote speech before an audience of thousands.
Titled "Bringing world-class health care to the poorest," Madu's speech focused on creative ways to boost development and health outcomes for those in the world who need it most.
Madu's talk has been reproduced and viewed over 500,000 times since it was originally delivered, and has been repeatedly editorially featured by TED's commitee.

Public Speaking

Play

Syncope as a Long Term Effect of Coronavirus ("Long Covid") in an Afro Caribbean Patient: A Case Report Case Report

ANKLE BRACHIAL INDEX IS A BETTER PREDICTOR OF CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE THAN PULSE WAVE VELOCITY IN A CARIBBEAN COHORT

Social determinants and cardiovascular care: A focus on vulnerable populations and the Jamaica experience

Heart Failure with Improved Ejection Fraction (Hfief) in Afro Caribbean Population: Fact or Fiction? A Case Series and Review of the Literature

Indigenous people and the COVID-19 pandemic: The tip of an iceberg of social and economic inequities

Off pump surgical epicardial closure of left anterior descending to pulmonary artery fistula

Honors And Awards

Named among the "100 Most Influential People in Healthcare" by Grupo Mídia at its awards ceremony held in Düsseldorf, Germany, at MEDICA 2017.

Distinguished Award (International Service) from the American College of Cardiology (ACC). The award was presented at the Convocation of the college's 66th Annual Scientific Session in Washington, D.C., March 2017.

Global Health Champion Award, 2016, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, USA.

Innovation Award from National Commercial Bank (NCB). The award was presented at the NCB's annual national awards programme for Small and Medium Enterprises, October 2014.

Corporate Social Responsibility Award for a Small Organization from AMCHAM Jamaica. The award was presented at the AMCHAM Business and Civic Leadership Awards for Excellence 2016, October 2015

Corporate Social Responsibility Award for a Small Organization from AMCHAM Jamaica. The award was presented at the AMCHAM Business and Civic Leadership Awards for Excellence 2016, October 2016

Civic Leadership Individual Award from AMCHAM Jamaica. The award was presented at the AMCHAM Business and Civic Leadership Awards for Excellence 2016, October 2016

News Coverage

Ernest Madu: Global Health Champion Award

The Center for Global Health in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania honored Ernest Madu, chairman and CEO of the Heart Institute of the Caribbean

Heart Institute Founder Receives Prestigious Distinguished Award From The American College Of Cardiology

KINGSTON, Jamaica, April 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC) Founder and CEO, Dr. Ernest Madu recently accepted the prestigious

Global Health Champion: Dr. Ernest Madu

On Thursday we attended a lecture and award presentation for Dr. Ernest Madu, a Nigerian clinician and leader in global health.

Penn Center for Global Health Announces Inaugural Global Health Champion Award Winner

Ernest Madu, MD, honored for his achievements in developing innovative solutions to improve access to quality health care in resource-limited settings

Heart Institute CEO receives international service award

Professor Ernest Madu has given away more than USD$1.5 million yearly by underwriting or subsidizing the cost of care, amounting to more than USD$16 million over the past 11 years through HIC.

Heart Institute Founder Receives Prestigious Distinguished Award From The American College Of Cardiology

KINGSTON, Jamaica, April 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC) Founder and CEO, Dr. Ernest Madu recently accepted the prestigious 2017

Press Kit

Who isDr. Madu?

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