Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, M.D. Congressional Gold Medal
Issued in 2007
2007 Doctor Michael E. Debakey Bronze Medal Three Inch Reverse
2007 Doctor Michael E. Debakey Bronze Medal Three Inch Obverse
Coin Description
Reverse
Features an anatomical heart placed prominently over a globe, representing Dr. DeBakey’s teachings on cardiovascular procedures to surgeons around the world. The heart is encircled by a ribbon with an inscribed quote by Dr. DeBakey.
Obverse
Depicts Dr. DeBakey in full scrubs with a surgery team in the background.
The Story
This medal was struck to honor Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, M.D. for his many outstanding contributions as a heart surgeon to the Nation.
2007 Doctor Michael E. Debakey Bronze Medal Three Inch Reverse
2007 Doctor Michael E. Debakey Bronze Medal Three Inch Obverse