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December 2002, Vol 92, No. 12 | American Journal of Public Health 1909-1914
© 2002 American Public Health Association

FACES OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Principled Professionalism: The American Face of Public Health, Dr. Mohammad Akhter

Samiya A. Bashir

Samiya A. Bashir is a poet, writer, and editor who has contributed to numerous publications, including Ms. Magazine, The San Francisco Bay Guardian, Black Issues Book Review, American Visions, and Contemporary American Women Poets.

Correspondence: Requests for reprints should be sent to Samiya A. Bashir (e-mail: sistafire@mindspring.com).

Because this article has no abstract, we have provided an extract of the first 100 words of the full text and any section headings.


MOHAMMAD AKHTER, MD, MPH, has been leading the movement for the health empowerment of the American public. As executive director of the American Public Health Association (APHA), he has been instrumental in informing the nation about the need for cohesion and cooperation between public and private agencies, medical and public health communities, professional institutions and the public they exist to serve. Akhter’s journey appears to be the epitome of the American dream. Beneath the surface lies a strength of character, a passionate commitment to public service, and a genuine love for the people he serves, which has pushed him not . . . [Full Text]






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