Connor Bellis
We were saddened to learn of the passing of Esther Chachkes, a longstanding member of The New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) community. A highly-regarded leader in the field of social work, Esther was elected to NYAM Fellowship in March of 2000 and was an active member of the NYAM Section on Social Work. She was also a longtime member of the NYAM Committee on Admissions and Membership (COAM). During her tenure on the COAM, she was instrumental in nominating numerous social work professionals to the prestigious NYAM Fellowship and Membership program. We are deeply grateful for Esther’s numerous contributions to NYAM and will miss her active involvement and leadership. We extend our sincerest condolences to all of Esther’s family, friends, and colleagues.
Ann Kurth, PhD, CNM, MPH
President
The New York Academy of Medicine