Honors and Awards
- 1996-98: The Medical Foundation, Research Fellow Award
- 1990: National Boricua Health Award
- 1990: Concilio Hispano Award
- 1990: Boriua Health Award, Harvard Medical School
- 1990: The National Guidance Council Award
- 1990: Certificate of Appreciation and Recognition of Service, The Latino Caucus, American Public Health Association
- 1990: National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Award
- 1990 & 1991: Black United Fund of New York Award
- 1990: Herencia Latina, New York University
- 1990: Outstanding Service Award in Recognition of Commitment to Community Based Health Care Services, Renaissance Health Care Network
- 1991: Top 100 National Hispanic Leaders, Hispanic Business Magazine
- 1992: The Most Influential Physicians in New York, New York State Medical News
- 1992: Distinguished Panel of Hispanic Scientists, Award Recipient and Keynote Presenter, National Institutes of Health
- 1993: Life Time Achievement Award, York College, Hispanic Club
- 1994:Latino Caucus Award, American Public Health Association
- 1997: Distinguished Service and Leadership Award, National Hispanic Medical Association
- 1999: Partnering for Quality Improvement, New York State Department of Health, Asthma Disease Management
