American Achievement Award

member photo

Marcia L. Goodman

Narrative: Dr. Goodman is a Medical Resident providing patient care at Knox Cardiology Practice in East Hartford, Connecticut. She specializes in treating cardiology patients. She is a member of the Supreme Council of the Order of the Amaranth, and is affiliated with the American Red Cross, the American Diabetes Association, the Order of the Eastern Star, the National Wildlife Federation and the A.S.P.C.A.

Dr. Goodman received an Honorary MD and a Ph.D. from Yale University. Previously, Dr. Goodman served as a Registered Nurse for almost 10 years, working in the West Indies and Bermuda, a laboratory technician with the American Red Cross for 15 years and an employee of the Social Security Administration for five years, where she helped to start the Medicare program.

Dr. Goodman’s interest in cardiology developed after she had open-heart surgery. She was so grateful and impressed by the outstanding professionals who nursed her back to health that she decided to pursue a career in cardiology nursing.

In her spare time, Dr. Goodman enjoys being involved with the theatre. She served as Assistant Director for the Championship Season on Broadway, working with many of Broadway’s biggest stars. She appeared on the soap opera, "Another World," and a production of Shakespeare’s "Taming of the Shrew." Dr. Goodman also managed a community theatre group.

Title: Medical Resident
Industry: Healthcare
Type of Organization: Cardiology Practice
Major Product/Service: Patient care
Expertise: Dr. Goodman has over 50 years experience. She specializes in treating cardiology patients. Concurrently, she serves as a lab technician for Social Security and Medicare.
Geographic Area of Distribution: East Hartford, Connecticut
Affiliations: American Diabetes Association; Supreme Council ,Order of the Amaranth; American Red Cross; Order of the Eastern Star; National Wildlife Federation; A.S.P.C.A.
University/Degree: Hon. M.D.; Hon. Ph.D.; Yale University, 2006
Hobbies/Sports: Broadway and community theater, acting, bowling, playing softball, sewing, cooking
Work History: Previously, Dr. Goodman served as an RN in the West Indies and Bermuda, and as a Lab Technician with the Red Cross and with the Social Security Administration. She assisted in the process to start Medicare.
Honors & Awards: Lifetime Achievement Award; Distinguished Humanitarian Award
Published Works: Featured, numerous times, Pro-Files Magazine
Career Accomplishments: Dr. Goodman is passionate about both cardiology and the theater. She has appeared in a production of "The Taming of the Shrew" for New York Public Television, and has served as the assistant director of an off-Broadway production of "That Championship Season." Additionally, she worked on the popular soap opera, "Another World," and managed a community theater for 5 years.