William M. Novick, MD

Director
Chernobyl Children’s Project International, Inc.

Dr. Novick has been Associate Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at the University of Tennessee - Memphis since September 1993 and Endowed Professor of the Paul Nemir, Jr. Chair of International Child Health since October 1999.

Born, raised and educated in Alabama, Dr. Novick did his undergraduate work at Troy State and graduate work in biochemistry and medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He received his training in general surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and cardiac training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is board certified in general and thoracic surgery and is a member of many professional organizations.

Dr. Novick is the Founder and Medical Director of the International Children's Heart Foundation, a non-profit organization whose primary focus is on improving the care of children in developing countries. To date, the foundation has operated on over 2,000 children with congenital heart defects in 17 different countries. In 2002, Dr. Novick was presented the Red Star of Croatia by President Stipe Mesic for his humanitarian service to the children of Croatia. In 2004, Dr. Novick was awarded the Franskaya Scorina Humanitarian Presidential Medal for his dedication to the health and well being of Belarusian children with congenital heart defects. His work in Belarus was featured in the Academy Award winning film, Chernobyl Heart.

Dr. Novick lives in Memphis, Tennessee and is married to Elizabeth Jamison Novick. He has four children: Alessandra, Celena, Bryant and Nicholas.