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In addition to his book on his kidnapping, he is the author of more than 150 peer-reviewed publications and four textbooks. In 2012, he was named "Distinguished Alumnus" by his alma mater, the Boston University School of Medicine. There is an endowed University Medical Center chair named in his honor. In 2019, he received the Department of Medical Education teaching award for his course on infectious diseases. While at East Tennessee State University, he received the "Teacher of the Year" award for ten consecutive years.

In addition to his book on his kidnapping, he is the author of more than 150 peer-reviewed publications and four textbooks. In 2012, he was named "Distinguished Alumnus" by his alma mater, the Boston University School of Medicine. There is an endowed University Medical Center chair named in his honor. In 2019, he received the Department of Medical Education teaching award for his course on infectious diseases. While at East Tennessee State University, he received the "Teacher of the Year" award for ten consecutive years.

Most recently, Dr. Berk has served as a director of the Nominating Committee of the Association of American Medical Colleges. The AAMC has circulated nationally his editorials on wearing a facemask in nursing homes during the [[coronavirus]] pandemic.

Berk also served as a director of the Nominating Committee of the Association of American Medical Colleges. The AAMC has circulated nationally his editorials on wearing a facemask in nursing homes during the [[coronavirus]] pandemic.

Dr. Berk died in Lubbock shortly before his announced retirement.<ref name=death/>  

Berk's career was marked by his commitment to students, advocacy for [[diversity]] in medicine, and the push to support rural health care needs. He died in Lubbock shortly before his announced retirement.<ref name=death/>  

==See also==

==See also==