Department of Neurology Chair Robert Lisak, M.D., was recently elected to the prestigious Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians.

Founded in London in 1518, the Royal College of Physicians was the first medical institution in England to receive a Royal Charter. Since its creation, the college has offered a wide array of resources and services to its 20,000 members, fellows and other medical professionals. These include providing continuing medical education opportunities and advising the British government and other decision-makers on behalf of its members.

Dr. Lisak’s election is one of the highest honors the organization will bestow. The Honorary Fellowship is awarded to no more than 20 people per year. Dr Lisak is among only 13 physicians selected this year and one of only five Americans.

“This award is special to me because it acknowledges that the work I’ve done is recognized by a historic and prominent body,” he said. “It is a great honor.”

Dr. Lisak who served as a Fullbright Scholar in the United Kingdom in 1978 and 1979, plans to return to England in July for the Royal College of Physicians Admission of the Fellows Ceremony. “This award is not only nice for me, personally,” he said. “This award is also an honor for the School of Medicine and the Department of Neurology.”