Congratulations to William Simmons, MD, who received the 2019 Distinguished Service Award from the National Medical Association (NMA) in recognition of his teaching and mentorship efforts. Dr. Simmons was presented the award on April 27, 2019 at the NMA regional meeting in Birmingham, Alabama, where he gave a guest lecture.
Dr. Simmons has presented countless lectures to practicing surgeons, OB-GYN and family practice physicians, psychiatrists, internists, and pediatricians at various NMA regional meetings for them to better understand the knowledge, skills, management, and vital role of the anesthesiologist in perioperative patient care. He has also lectured, encouraged, and supported involvement in NMA physicians’ mentorship efforts toward young African American people in multiple states.