Dr. Jerry L. Halpern was presented with the Presidential Achievement Award at the 92nd Annual Meeting, Scientific Sessions and Exhibition of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, held Sept. 29, 2010, in Chicago.
Dr. Halpern, clinical assistant professor of surgery (dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery) at Weill Cornell Medical College and assistant attending oral and maxillofacial surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, received the award for his significant long-term contributions to the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Dr. Halpern is well-known and respected in the dental community for his extraordinary work in identifying the victims of the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the crash of American Airlines flight 587. His efforts were acknowledged by the dental societies of New York City, New York State and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He also received a congressional Certificate of Recognition presented in thanks for his contributions. He continues his involvement with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of New York City as a member of the Medical Examiners Special Operations Response Team.