AIS Gala 2023 Honoree Dr. Philip Ozuah

Our 17th annual gala was a warm and engaging evening hosted by Emily Blunt. We honored Dr. Philip O. Ozuah, MD, PhD with our Freeing Voices, Changing Lives Award.
Dr. Ozuah, a person who stutters, helms Montefiore Einstein, the umbrella organization for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Health System’s 13 hospitals and 300 ambulatory sites. A nationally recognized physician, researcher, and author, Dr. Ozuah leads an organization with 10,000 physicians and 53,000 employees serving diverse patients.
The 2023 AIS Gala also featured:
Emily Blunt, host
Amanda Mammana, America's Got Talent Semi-Finalist - • Amanda Mammana Perform...
11-year-old Ailyn - • Ailyn's speech at the ...
Marc Winski (actor & influencer) - • "I Can't Hide Part of ...
Katy Stokes (parent) - • AIS Gala 2023 - Katy, ...
The American Institute for Stuttering (AIS) provides specialized, universally-affordable stuttering therapy and support for children and adults who stutter. We offer therapy in our offices in New York City, and Atlanta, as well as Online.
To learn more about therapy at AIS, visit stutteringtreatment.org. Follow AIS on Facebook at StutteringTreatment, Instagram @aisstutter, and Twitter @StutteringTx.

[@rosesaintelien4583]

That’s why many trembled at our sight because we hold resiliency deep in our core! The more hardships we encounter the more stronger we become to resist more atrocities. This is who you are Dr. Ozuah , a representation of many African heros in the medical field! Congratulations!!!

[@aweleofhouseofedwardphil]

There should be a ‘celebrate’ button for humans like this!!!🎉🎉🎊🎊🎊

[@StutteringtreatmentOrg]

we agree! We'll settle for the heart button!

[@cebosty3094]

"And you've learnt over time and embraced the stutter because you realise it was a gift. It was a gift that sharpened your listening, and deepened your empathy and deepened your sensitivity and deepened your humanity and ensured your humility". 'Learn from the lame goat and lead the herd home'.

[@bemokome2140]

Nigerian resilience and sound mind.

[@MfonUdoffaEjemai]

Congratulations Dr Ozuah. Up UCH Ibadan, Nigeria 🇳🇬

[@JonSanders]

It's a gift that deepens our empathy and ensures our humility ❤

[@gracekargbo466]

All glory to God who lifts up when others put down. God will continue to elevate you sir.

[@pixiejudy10]

What a beautiful speech! Wish I'd had his confidence and self-belief.

[@ulricbrima5498]

A very brilliant man, and resilient of spirit, God bless you and many more exploits to do.

[@odiakachristopher5773]

Dr Ozuah you are a hero who never accepts defeat and negative words

[@ZebralterMedical]

What a speech. No matter how high you climb, never look down on anyone. Thank you Dr Ozua

[@kateivonye8623]

Thank God you never allow her negative and derogative assessment to discourage you .This is a great lesson for every one. Never give up on your dreams no matter who or what stands on your way. Congratulations, Dr. Uzuah.

[@StutteringtreatmentOrg]

Well said!

[@olola-akintimehinoluwambe-5772]

Great speech congratulations for your resilience

[@olayinkasanni8191]

A great lesson in patient endurance! This is the victory that overcame! Congratulations! 💖💓😍

[@adetunjiakande4776]

What a speech!!! I'm now seeing stuttering as a gift. Thank you, Dr. Ozuah. We are proud of you.

[@cynthianwosa709]

Congratulations sir! Very eloquent, full of grace! Lesson here : Never let anyone kill your dreams! Racism is real and still exists ! Thank you Dr. Ozuah! 🎉 ( trousers, lift ❤❤❤)

[@fredjohnobiajulu6216]

Congratulations Dr Ozuah. You are an inspiration. Your speech is encouragement to all not to give up their dreams and aspiration no matter the challenges and circumstances. Thank you for your generosity to the home land. Remain blessed

[@vivianosho3411]

Congratulations Professor Ozua. ❤️🙏🏿🎉. Very inspiring speech.🙏🏿

[@tosinmustapha6989]

Congratulations on your award, Dr. Philip Ozuah. Keep up the good work.

[@nkechiwan]

Flawless delivery of the journey of the Stout hearted !! Congratulations Dr Ozuah

[@StutteringtreatmentOrg]

Cheers!

[@Nwanneka-2024]

Naija no dey carry last. Congratulations Dr Ozuah.

[@goldheart3456]

At all

[@Nwanneka-2024]

Professor Ozuah.🤛🙌🙌🙌👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ifeomaemodi7322]

Congratulations. I'm happy you're did not allow the negative comments by your supervising drs prevent you from soaring

[@ginikanwaimmaculata-lv1or]

Congratulations Dr Philip ozuah .....u are indeed a pace setter to our new generation especially youths of Nteje ......... God will continue to lift you up Amen ❤

[@christianafakeye4698]

Congratulations❤ Dr Philip Ozuah. You are a great man and thank you for rising above all obstacles to arrive at your destination and claim the crown. Thank you and may you continue to reach greater height 🙏🙌💪🧡

[@ursulabean3179]

What an absolutely wonderful human being Bravo…. You deserve every accolade out there. You are a role model sir / Continue to Lead the Goats..

[@chinyereubani7075]

I stutter and this message hits home. You find yourself working harder than others to prove a point and oh the reward is always worth it 🎉

[@StutteringtreatmentOrg]

Well said!

[@Obystella]

What a brilliant speech!! Truly inspiring 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I have always been proud of my home town Nteje and I couldn’t be more proud of you.. you are full of wisdom! More grace to do exploits ❤🙏🏾

[@ronkebanjo9290]

Congratulations 🍾. Thank you for sharing your story

[@kenechiokonkwo8504]

Congratulations Sir. I am going through same thing at work right now and had to quit because of issues at home as well and it was also affecting me. Its always about skin color. Am very positive that i will be fine.

[@StutteringtreatmentOrg]

Keep up the hard work! Thank you for watching, and we're so glad you've connected with Dr. Ozuah's message.

[@solomoninikori8370]

Excellent!

[@nancydawkins3818]

The year was 1986. . . and he arrived in Los Angeles. The year was 1989. . . and he was in California…The decade was the 1990s and he arrived in New York. French cuffs…👍

[@olubukolaayinde-kodaolu]

Congratulations Doc !!! More wins and may the Lord's presence encompass you always.🙏

[@tmanchu]

“Ensured humility!”

[@adedoyindosunmu-ogunbi7742]

Excellent!*

[@princessuvoice6485]

👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 brilliant Nigerian

[@ambroselawani6839]

Congratulations Prof. Ozuah More powers to your elbows.

[@ganglion75]

A remarkably poignant speech Congratulations!