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November 19th, 2009

Dr. Ken Baughman’s Death Mourned

Kenneth L. Baughman, Director of Advanced Heart Disease at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, was struck and killed by a car while jogging on Monday in Orlando, where he was attending the AHA Scientific Sessions. He was 63.

Dr. Baughman was also an Associate Editor of the New England Journal of Medicine and was previously Director of the Cardiology Division at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was a recognized leader in academic cardiology and a master clinician who had cared for thousands of patients and mentored generations of trainees. He was beloved and revered by all who knew him.

Dr. Baughman is remembered as an avid athlete and a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Cheryl, sons Matthew and Christopher, daughters-in-law Michelle and Holly, and four grandchildren. On behalf of the staff of the New England Journal of Medicine and CardioExchange, we extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and colleagues.

More information is available in the Boston Globe obituary here and related story here.

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One Response to “Dr. Ken Baughman’s Death Mourned”

  1. Edward Campion, MD says:
    November 19, 2009 at 11:46 am

    A Model Physician

    What a fine person Ken Baughman was! He exemplified excellence, dedication, and fine judgement in all he did. He was a superb editor at the NEJM and was a joy to work with. We mourn his loss and will miss both his many important contributions at our editorial meetings and the twinkle in his eye.

    Tad Campion

    NEJM Senior Deputy Editor and Online Editor