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JOSEPH MASCI Obituary

MASCI--Joseph, MD. With profound sadness and a deep sense of loss, we mourn the passing of our dear friend Dr. Joseph Masci. After completing an Infectious Diseases fellowship at The Mount Sinai Hospital, Dr. Masci spent his 40-year career at Mount Sinai and the Elmhurst Hospital Center as Director of Medicine and Chairman of the Global Health Institute at Elmhurst. He pioneered the HIV program in 1985, developed global programs in HIV/AIDS outreach countries such as Ethiopia and Russia, and authored numerous books and articles on HIV and biodefense. He was a revered educator and clinician, receiving numerous teaching awards, and was recognized with Mount Sinai's highest honor, the Jacobi Medallion. The Mount Sinai alumni community mourns his loss. We extend our deepest sympathy to his family, students, and colleagues. The Mount Sinai Alumni Association Talia H. Swartz, MD, PhD, President Leo M. Keegan, Jr., MD, Vice President

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Published by New York Times on Nov. 18, 2022.

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michele halpern

November 12, 2023

I am not forgetting Joe, such a superb human being, physician, teacher, mentor. There are none like him!
My best to Liz and Jonathan

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Michèle Halpern

December 1, 2022

Dr Masci was a unique person, physician, teacher and mentor. I was blessed to have trained in ID with him, he was an exceptional role model. He transmitted his broad knowledge in a gentle, calm and composed manner which endeared patients, trainees and colleagues alike. Despite his huge accomplishments as a physician, teacher, author and contributions to global welfare, he remained kind and unpretentious. For all he has taught me and that I still carry with me in my daily practice as an ID physician, and for being my role model, I am eternally grateful.

Douglas Finch MD FIDSA

November 28, 2022

What a loss. He deserves every accolade.

George Alonso

November 20, 2022

I remember a scientist, an innovator, an explorer, a professor, a role model, a healer, a reservoir of hope, a kind and gentle soul, a friend. We´re all poorer for your loss. Requiem in pace.

Kidest Hailu

November 20, 2022

My heartfelt condolences to the family and colleagues of Elmhurst Hospital. May God provide you the comfort that all need at this difficult time.
I had the honor and pleasure of working with Dr. Masci as we implemented a program at Debre Birhan Hospital (DBH), which later became a flagship hospital for the Ethiopian Ministry of Health. He was an exceptional man who was dedicated to share his skills and knowledge with those that need it. He was able to coordinate to one of the American International Health Alliance´s (AIHA) long lasting and successful programs in Ethiopia where he contributed so that DBH is able to provide better care to its patients, particularly at the HIV/AIDS clinic.
We sincerely appreciate Dr. Masci contributions and dedication to the underprivileged and will be forever grateful to him and his team at Elmhurst hospital.

David Greeley

November 19, 2022

American International Health Alliance (AIHA), who partnered with Dr. Masci and Elmhurst Hospital, on the projects mentioned in Ethiopia and Russia, mourns his loss and extends its deepest sympathy.

Africa P. Alvarez-McLeod MD MPH FIDSA

November 19, 2022

Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Masci. I was a resident at Elmhurst Hosp in the 80's and he inspired and encouraged me to pursue a career in Infectious Diseases. He was a superb teacher and mentor. My prayers to his family.

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