Douglas DeLong, MD Honored by American Medical Women’s Association

Douglas DeLong, MD Receives Larry Zaroff Man of Good Conscience Award from American Medical Women’s Association 

On Saturday, March 26, Douglas DeLong, MD, MACP was recognized with the Larry Zaroff Man of Good Conscience Award by the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) during AMWA’s 107th Annual Meeting. Founded in 1915, AMWA is the oldest multispecialty organization of women in medicine. AMWA’s mission is to advance women in medicine, advocate for equity, and ensure excellence in healthcare.

AMWA’s Larry Zaroff Man of Good Conscience Award is presented annually to a man who has been a champion and supporter of women in medicine. Dr. Larry Zaroff was a mentor to generations of physicians, medical students, and pre-medical students. A cardiac surgeon and later humanities professor at Stanford, he was an avid supporter of women in medicine at all stages of their career. His well-known courses always presented a special session devoted to the issues and challenges faced by women in medicine. AMWA Executive Director Eliza Lo Chin, MD, a longtime colleague and guest speaker at these sessions, established this award to honor Dr. Zaroff’s commitment to the advancement of women in medicine. 

“I am honored to present the Larry Zaroff Man of Good Conscience Award to Dr. Douglas DeLong,” said AMWA President 2021-22, Janice Werbinski, MD. “Dr. DeLong’s medical career has been exemplary in many ways, including his dedication to working in smaller communities, his commitment as a professor and mentor to many, and his leadership in the medical profession, including the extraordinary, sustained work he has done to help support women and the cause of equity in the medical profession.”

Dr. Douglas DeLong has been a coach, mentor, and sponsor of women through his career. He has worked to create a just and equitable environment as an advocate in a variety of important areas that have had significant impacts for patients and healthcare professionals. Dr. DeLong recently retired as Chief of the Division of General Internal Medicine at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, New York. He held the academic rank of Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine in the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University. Dr. DeLong is emeritus past- Chair of the Board of Regents of the American College of Physicians (ACP), where he helped to shepherd the key policy papers, “Achieving Gender Equity in Physician Compensation and Career Advancement,” and “Women’s Health Policy in the United States,” and to help develop and foster local chapter and national ACP programing driving toward equity in medicine. Prior to his term on the ACP’s Board of Regents, DeLong served as Chair of the Board of Governors and Governor of the New York Hudson Valley Chapter. Dr. DeLong spent four decades practicing general internal medicine; never in a town with more than one traffic light. He lives with his wife Lynn on a 250 acres tree farm in upstate New York and loves Nordic skiing, sailing and good eats. 

About AMWA

Through its 100+ year history, members of AMWA have worked to support each other and all women physicians, helping to open doors, bolster careers and create an environment where women physicians can optimally influence the nature and quality of healthcare provided to all patients.

 Today, AMWA’s membership and programming have expanded to advance women in medicine at all stages of their career. We also have a growing contingent of allies who believe in the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, champion the voice and skills that women physicians bring to medicine, and are committed to furthering the goals of AMWA. 

AMWA programming is led by member committees who work collaboratively to advance the mission of the organization and our advocacy efforts. Our initiatives and outreach stem from three main pillars: personal and professional development, advocating for career equity, and education to improve healthcare, particularly in women’s health.

AMWA membership is open to all and all members are eligible to participate in volunteer committee activities.

Learn more at amwa-doc.org.