Pedro José Greer

Pedro José Greer Jr. is an American physician of Cuban descent. He is Founding Dean for the Roseman University Health Sciences College of Medicine. He was awarded a MacArthur "genius grant" in 1993, the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009, and the Great Floridian Award in 2013. He has been a board member of the American charity for the homeless, Comic Relief.

Early life and career

Born to parents who emigrated from Cuba, Greer graduated from Christopher [Columbus High School (Miami, Florida)|Christopher Columbus High School], and then from the University of Florida with a BS in chemistry in 1978. In 1984, he earned his MD from the Pontificia [Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra]. He specialized in gastroenterology and hepatology during his residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital. His 1999 autobiography is Waking Up in America: How One Doctor Brings Hope to Those Who Need It Most. He has a joint practice with his father, Dr. Pedro Greer Sr.
He is a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity and has been awarded the Order of Constantine and Significant Sig awards from that organization.