Boston University honors Dr. Larry Nichter with the prestigious Alumni Achievement Award in recognition of his humanitarian leadership, academic excellence, and distinguished career in plastic surgery.
Boston University Recognizes Dr. Larry Nichter’s Contributions
Boston, MA – 2025 — Dr. Larry Nichter, a distinguished alumnus of Boston University, has been awarded the Boston University Alumni Achievement Award—one of the university’s highest honors. This prestigious recognition celebrates his exceptional medical career, global humanitarian service, and lifelong contributions to education and surgical innovation.
Along with the award, Dr. Nichter was inducted into the Boston University Collegium of Distinguished Alumni, an elite group honoring graduates who have demonstrated extraordinary professional and societal impact.
A Legacy of Excellence
Dr. Nichter’s connection to Boston University spans generations. He attended:
- CGS – College of General Studies
- CLA – College of Liberal Arts
- BUSM – Boston University School of Medicine
His mother earned her Doctorate of Education at BU, and his sister, Susan, graduated from BU’s College of Fine Arts, making the Nichter family deeply rooted in the university’s legacy.
Over the years, every institution Dr. Nichter has trained with has honored him. Among the recognitions:
- University of Virginia – annual research award established in his name
- UCLA – Outstanding Resident Award
- Boston University – multiple alumni distinctions, culminating in the 2025 Alumni Achievement Award
Leadership in Medicine and Humanitarian Work
Dr. Nichter currently serves as a Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at both:
- University of Southern California (USC)
- University of California, Irvine (UCI)
He is also Chairman of one of the world’s largest plastic surgery departments.
Beyond academia, Dr. Nichter is the Founder and President of Mission Plasticos (formerly Mission Plasticos), a nonprofit delivering reconstructive surgery and medical training to underserved communities worldwide. To date, he has led more than 110 international surgical missions, helping thousands of patients and educating countless surgeons across the globe.
His humanitarian impact has even been featured in an Academy Award–winning documentary, which highlighted one of his international medical missions.
A Lifetime of Recognition
The Boston University Alumni Achievement Award is a meaningful milestone in Dr. Nichter’s distinguished career. It recognizes his decades of service, his transformative humanitarian work, and his unwavering commitment to advancing the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Through academic leadership, global medical outreach, and compassionate patient care, Dr. Nichter continues to embody the values of excellence, integrity, and service that define the very best of Boston University alumni.
