Background
Mendez, Hermann Armando Son of Hermann and Martha (Abularach) Mendez Fortun. came to the United States, 1980. Citizen of El Salvador.
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Hermann Armando Mendez
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Hermann Armando Mendez, Pediatrician, educator. Achievements include clinical research in perinatal transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome in children, adolescents and their families; development of systems of care for these populations and children in general. Fellow American Academy Pediatrics, Infectious Disease Society American.
Education
Doctor of Medicine, U. El Salvador, 1977.
Career
Assistant professor pediatrics Health Science Center, State University of New York, Brooklyn, 1988-1991; associate professor, State University of New York, Brooklyn, since 1991.
Achievements
Membership
Fellow American Academy Pediatrics, Infectious Disease Society American.
Connections
Married Maria Elena Ortiz, February 23, 1971. Children: Natalia, Amalia.
Awards
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Recipient Assistant Secretary for Health award United States Public Health Service, 1990, United U. Professions Excellence award Health Science Center, Brooklyn, 1991, recognition award Brooklyn Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Task Force, 1997-1998, Humanism in Medicine award Newark Beth Israel Healthcare Foundation, 1998, Attending of the Year award Children's Medical Center of Brooklyn, 1998, Gifts for Special Children award New York City.Tech. College, 1998.Recipient Assistant Secretary for Health award United States Public Health Service, 1990, United U. Professions Excellence award Health Science Center, Brooklyn, 1991, recognition award Brooklyn Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Task Force, 1997-1998, Humanism in Medicine award Newark Beth Israel Healthcare Foundation, 1998, Attending of the Year award Children's Medical Center of Brooklyn, 1998, Gifts for Special Children award New York City.Tech. College, 1998.