Harvard Alumnus Recognition

On SEP 18, 2000 at the University of New York and in Harvard medical circles, he was considered literally triumphant. Forensic psychiatrist Dr Albert Crum, MD, FRCS wrote in the Harvard Alumni bulletin

“On examination, the saga of his illness as documented by detailed medical records and physician’s notes were viewed as an illustration of how Faith and Hope could help an individual to be sustained. What Dr Costello had experienced was classified as a catastrophic crisis, no less significant than that endured by Dr Tenzin Choedra, physician to His Holiness. “Triumph over Torture”,Harvard Medical Alumnus 1989 Vol 63 NO1. Dr Costello’s mind remained at peace, his body calm, and his immune system stayed vigorous. It was explained to Brian that he had this same Faith and Hope similar to Mother Theresa, and remained socially and intellectually open, highly creative and intensely engaged spiritually.”