In early May, Paul Jellinger, MD, ’69, was named president of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE) at its Ninth Annual Meeting and Clinical Congress in Atlanta.  The AACE is dedicated to the optimal care of patients with endocrine disorders and conducts continuing medical education programs for clinical endocrinologists.

Tracing his interest in endocrinology to an intellectually stimulating third-year elective at the Wayne State University School of Medicine, Dr. Jellinger marveled at the profound impact of a course somewhat casually chosen. “Who would have thought that a trail begun more than 30 years ago as a third-year medical student choosing an elective in endocrinology would culminate in this moment? Not in a thousand years!”

Dr. Jellinger completed internship and residency training at New York City’s Beth Israel and Mount Sinai Hospitals, followed by a National Institutes of Health fellowship in endocrinology at Mount Sinai. He is board certified in endocrinology, metabolism and internal medicine. 

In addition to treating patients in his Hollywood, Fla. private practice, Dr. Jellinger is a clinical professor in the department of internal medicine at the University of Miami School of Medicine. He is associated with Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood.

Active in the 3,500 member professional medical organization since its inception nine years ago, Dr. Jellinger outlined the agenda he will pursue during his presidency.  “I plan to launch an ambitious public awareness campaign…informing Americans about endocrine disorders and the significantly improved outcomes now available to them.”  Advocating endocrinologists’ role in the managed care environment will also be high on Dr. Jellinger’s presidential agenda.