He was the first recipient of the John P. Hubbard Award from the National Board of Medical Examiners ( NBME ) in 1984 .
Was later to receive the Abraham Flexner award from the American Association of Medical Colleges ( AAMC ) .
He was the first recipient of the John P. Hubbard Award from the National Board of Medical Examiners ( NBME ) in 1984 and was later to receive the Abraham Flexner award from the American Association of Medical Colleges ( AAMC ) .