American College of Physicians Honors Bob Lubitz, M.D., with Mastership

The American College of Physicians recently honored Bob Lubitz, M.D., vice president of medical affairs for WellStar Kennestone Hospital, with advancement to Mastership during its annual Convocation ceremony in Orlando, Fla.

Election to ACP Mastership recognizes outstanding and extraordinary career accomplishments. Dr. Lubitz was recognized for his leadership in health care delivery and his impact nationally on issues related to health care access, quality of care and patient safety.

Dr. Lubitz joined WellStar in Oct. 2012 and has spent much of the past 15 years developing innovative education and research programs across multiple hospitals, including graduate medical and nursing education programs that stressed inter-professional teamwork and safety training. He also played a key role in formation of the Marian University (Indiana) College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has mentored more than 3000 medical students, resident physicians and health care leaders.