Lawrence G. Smith, MD (Res ’79), MACP, dean emeritus of the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, will present this year's George M. Engel, MD Memorial Lecture. Smith has held senior leadership positions in national societies for medical education and residency training, authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in medical education, and has received many awards and honors from national and international organizations.

Smith previously served as physician-in-chief, Northwell Health's senior physician on all clinical issues, and as Northwell’s chief medical officer. He joined Northwell in May 2005 as chief academic officer and senior vice president of academic affairs. In this capacity, he strengthened Northwell’s graduate medical education programs and expanded medical school affiliations. He was also accountable for establishing close relationships with doctors and hospitals throughout Northwell that enhanced its partnerships with staff and community-based physicians and improved physician recruitment efforts.