Sutter was given the chapter’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
This accolade goes to a long-standing member of the ACP Indiana chapter and a distinguished physician who has made significant contributions to the field of internal medicine throughout their career, according to the group’s website.
“The award recognizes outstanding leadership, dedication to patient care, excellence in education, and a long-standing commitment to the advancement of internal medicine.”
Sutter is an adjunct clinical assistant professor in the Department of Medicine. He is a respected hospitalist, working for IU Health and at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center for more than 20 years, and training Indiana University School of Medicine fellows and residents for more than 30 years.
In 2023, the Indianapolis Coalition for Patient Safety named Sutter a Patient Safety Hero; and Indiana University Health Physicians gave him the President’s Values Leadership Award, which is one of the highest honors awarded by the physician’s network.
Allen was awarded a mastership recognition – the highest honor given to an ACP member.
“Individuals elected to Mastership must demonstrate excellence and significance of their contributions to ACP and the science and art of medicine in areas such as research, education, health care initiatives, volunteerism, and administrative positions,” according to the group’s website.
Allen is a professor of clinical medicine with an interest in endocarditis and endovascular infections.
He is the D. Craig Brater Professor of Professionalism and is serving as the interim Executive Associate Dean for Educational Affairs.