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Geno J. Merli, MD, ’75, MACP, FHM, FSVM

Geno J. Merli, MD, ’75, MACP, FHM, FSVM, received the Achievement Award in Medicine at the 23rd Annual Jefferson Gala on November 18, 2025. The award recognizes Dr. Merli’s extraordinary contributions to medical education and vascular medicine over a distinguished five-decade career.

Now Senior Vice President and Associate Chief Medical Officer at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Dr. Merli has been a cornerstone of Jefferson’s medical community since completing residencies in rehabilitation medicine and internal medicine. He served as Chief Resident in Rehabilitation Medicine in 1978. In the decades since, he has trained generations of physicians and pioneered approaches to managing deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism that have become standard practice nationwide.

Since 2013, Dr. Merli has co-hosted “Annals Consult Guys” – a popular web series produced by the American College of Physicians – with Howard H. Weitz, MD, FACP, FACC, the Bernard L. Segal Endowed Professor in Clinical Cardiology at Jefferson. The duo has hosted more than 125 episodes, bringing fresh perspectives to complex medical cases through engaging discussions and in-depth analyses.

Dr. Merli has been recognized with several esteemed designations, including Master of the American College of Physicians, Fellow of the Society of Hospital Medicine, and Fellow of the Society for Vascular Medicine. He also chairs the Governance Committee of the Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT) Consortium and holds membership in numerous professional societies dedicated to advancing cardiovascular care.

His commitment to innovation in patient care continues today. Most recently, under his leadership, the Division of Vascular Medicine received a $10,000 grant from the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Women’s Board to launch the CATCHem (Comprehensive Atherosclerosis Treatment Collaborative Health System) program at the Jefferson Vascular Center, part of the Bruce & Robbi Toll Heart and Vascular Institute. This initiative expands access to critical screening and treatment services for patients with peripheral arterial disease, reflecting Dr. Merli’s ongoing dedication to improving outcomes for underserved populations.

“The Achievement Award in Medicine is a muchdeserved recognition not only of Dr. Merli’s remarkable clinical and educational achievements but also his mentorship of countless medical students, residents, and fellows who have gone on to leadership positions across the country,” says Charles J. Yeo, MD, FACS, Enterprise Chair of Surgery. “He has made, and continues to make, a lasting impact on our institution, the community, and the field of medicine.”

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