ACR President E. William St.Clair, MD, and ACR President-Elect Joan M. Von Feldt, MD, MSEd, will present the 2015 award winners and newly accepted ACR Masters at 4:30 PM on Saturday, immediately preceding the Opening Lecture in Hall A on the exhibit level of Moscone South.
Congratulations to the 2015 award recipients, and a special thank you to everyone who nominated a colleague. The 2015 award recipients are profiled in a central exhibit located in the lobby of Moscone South. Please make sure you visit the exhibit this week to learn more about each recipient.
ACR AWARDS OF DISTINCTION
Presidential Gold Medal
The highest award that the ACR can bestow, the Presidential Gold Medal is awarded in recognition of outstanding achievements in rheumatology over an entire career. Established by the past presidents of the ACR, candidates will have made important contributions in multiple areas such as clinical medicine, research, education, or administration. The Rheumatology Research Foundation provides funding support for this award of distinction.
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David Wofsy, MD Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Microbiology/Immunology Dean of Admissions UCSF School of Medicine Associate Director Russell-Engleman Rheumatology Research Center San Francisco |
Distinguished Basic Investigator Award
Awarded to a basic scientist making outstanding contributions to the field of rheumatology.
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Pierre Miossec, MD, PhD Professor of Clinical Immunology Immunogenomics and Inflammation Research Unit Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology Clinical Unit University Claude Bernard Lyon, France |
Distinguished Clinician Scholar Award
Awarded to a rheumatologist who has made outstanding contributions in clinical medicine, clinical scholarship, or education.
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Sharon L. Kolasinski, MD Professor of Clinical Medicine Division of Rheumatology University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Director, Rheumatology Penn Musculoskeletal Center Philadelphia |
Henry Kunkel Young Investigator Award
Awarded to a young physician scientist, age 45 or younger, who has made outstanding and promising independent contributions to basic or clinical research in the field of rheumatology.
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Dinesh Khanna, MD, MSc Frederick G.L. Huetwell Professor of Rheumatology Professor of Medicine University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Mich. |
Paulding Phelps Award
Given to a clinical rheumatologist for outstanding service to patients, community, and the practice of medicine.
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Stuart S. Kassan, MD, MACR Distinguished Clinical Professor of Medicine University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine Practicing Rheumatologist Colorado Arthritis Associates Chief Medical Officer Infusion Center of Denver and MPP Infusion Partners Denver |
Distinguished Service Award
Given to an ACR member for outstanding and sustained service to the ACR.
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Sam Lim, MD, MPH Associate Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology Clinical Director Division of Rheumatology Emory University School of Medicine Chief of Rheumatology Grady Health System Atlanta |
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Arthur Weinstein, MD, MACR Professor of Medicine Georgetown University Medical Center Associate Chairman Department of Medicine Washington Hospital Center Washington, D.C. |
Distinguished Clinical Investigator Award
Given to a clinical scientist making outstanding contributions to the field of rheumatology.
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Ellen Ginzler, MD, MPH, MACR Distinguished Teaching Professor of Medicine Chief of Rheumatology State University of New York Downstate Medical Center Brooklyn, N.Y. |
Excellence in Investigative Mentoring Award
The Excellence in Investigative Mentoring Award recognizes the importance of the mentor/mentee relationship. A dedicated mentor can significantly influence the successful development and career of a mentee. This award honors an active ACR or ARHP member for their contributions to the rheumatology profession through outstanding and ongoing mentoring. The Rheumatology Research Foundation provides funding support for this award of distinction.
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Gary Gilkeson, MD Professor of Medicine Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, S.C. |
Distinguished Fellowship Program Director Award
Given to a current or former rheumatology program director that has made outstanding contributions in the mentoring and training of future rheumatologists.
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Richard Brasington, MD Fellowship Program Director Professor of Medicine Division of Rheumatology Washington University School of Medicine St. Louis |
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Beth Jonas, MD Associate Professor of Medicine/Rheumatology Director, Rheumatology Fellowship Training Program Thurston Arthritis Research Center University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, N.C. |