ACR AWARDS OF DISTINCTION
Presidential Gold Medal
Paul Plotz, MD
National Institutes of Health
Washington, D.C.
This is the highest award bestowed by the ACR to an active or emeritus member in recognition of outstanding achievements in rheumatology over an entire career. Candidates will have made important contributions in multiple areas such as clinical medicine, research, education, or administration. It is supported by an endowed fund created by the past presidents of the ACR and managed by the Rheumatology Research Foundation.
Distinguished Basic Investigator Award
Anne Davidson, MBBS
Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
Manhasset, N.Y.
This award is given to a basic scientist making outstanding contributions to the field of rheumatology.
Distinguished Clinician Scholar Award
James Rosenbaum, MD
Oregon Health Science University
Portland, Ore.
This award is given to a rheumatologist who has made outstanding contributions in clinical medicine, clinical scholarship, or education.
Henry Kunkel Young Investigator Award
Chyi-Song Hsieh, MD, PhD
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, Mo.
This award is given 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.
This award is given to a rheumatologist who has made outstanding contributions in clinical medicine, clinical scholarship, or education.
Distinguished Clinical Investigator Award
Jeffrey Katz, MD, MSc
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Boston, Mass.
This award is given to a clinical scientist making outstanding contributions to the field of rheumatology.
Paulding Phelps Award
Harry Gewanter, MD
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Richmond, Va.
This award is given to a clinical rheumatologist for outstanding service to patients, community, and the practice of medicine.
Distinguished Service Award
Robert Lloyd, MD
Arthritis and Rheumatism Associates
Chevy Chase, Md.
This award is given to an ACR member for outstanding and sustained service to the ACR.
Distinguished Service Award
Christy Sandborg, MD
Stanford Medical Center
Palo Alto, Calif.
This award is given to an ACR member for outstanding and sustained service to the ACR.
Distinguished Fellowship Program Director Award
Michael Pillinger, MD
New York University School of Medicine
New York, N.Y.
This award is given to a current or former rheumatology program director who has made outstanding contributions in the mentoring and training of future rheumatologists.
Foundation Excellence in Investigative Mentoring Award
Kenneth Saag, MD
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Ala.
Through this award, the Rheumatology Research Foundation honors an active ACR or ARHP member for their contributions to the rheumatology profession through outstanding and ongoing mentoring.
2013 ACR MASTERS
Recognition as a Master of the American College of Rheumatology is one of the highest honors the ACR bestows on a member. This distinction is given to members, age 65 or older, who have made outstanding contributions to the field of rheumatology through scholarly achievement and/or service to their patients, students, and profession. Since 1987, the ACR has honored over 300 members as Masters.
Claire Bombardier, MD
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ont.
David Borenstein, MD
Arthritis and Rheumatism Associates
Washington, D.C.
Philip Cohen, MD
Temple University
Philadelphia, Penn.
Helen Emery, MD
Seattle Children’s Hospital
Seattle, Wash.
Marvin Fritzler, MD, PhD
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alb.
Edward Giannini, DrPH, MSc
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio
Lars Klareskog, MD, PhD
Karolinska University Hospital
Stockholm, Sweden
Harold Keiser, MD
Einstein College of Medicine
Bronx, N.Y.
Ho-Youn Kim, MD
Kon Kuk University Hospital
Seoul, South Korea
Joel Kremer, MD
Albany Medical College
Albany, N.Y.
Manuel Martinez-Lavin, MD
National Cardiology Institute
Mexico City, Mexico
Stanley Pillemer, MD
American Biopharma Corporation
Gaitherburg, Md.
Bruce Richardson, MD, PhD
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Mich.
Burton Sack, MD
Boston University Medical School
Boston, Mass.
Yehuda Shoenfeld, MD
Sheba Medical Center
Ramat Gan, Israel
Joel Taurog, MD
University of Texas SW Medical Center
Dallas, Tex.
Carol Wallace, MD
Seattle Children’s Hospital
Seattle, Wash.
Patience White, MD, MA
Arthritis Foundation
George Washington University School of
Medicine and Health Sciences
Washington, D.C.
2013 ARHP MERIT AND APPRECIATION AWARDS
ARHP Addie Thomas Service Award
Sandra J. Mintz, BSN
Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, Calif.
The ARHP Addie Thomas Service Award is presented in honor of the association’s first president, and recognizes individuals who have been an active volunteer involved with local, regional, and national arthritis-related activities
ARHP Distinguished Scholar Award
Monique A. Gignac, PhD, University Health Network ,Toronto, Ont. and Brett D. Thombs, PhD, McGill University, Montreal, Que.
The ARHP Distinguished Scholar Award is presented to an individual who demonstrates exceptional achievements in scholarly activities pertinent to arthritis and the rheumatic diseases.
ARHP Ann Kunkel Advocacy Award
Carole V. Dodge, BS, OTR, CHT
University of Michigan Hospital and
Health Systems
Ann Arbor, Mich.
The ARHP Patient Advocacy Award is presented to an ARHP member who has provided extraordinary service to advocate for patients with arthritis and rheumatic diseases or for health professionals in rheumatology.
ARHP Master Clinician Award
Jennifer L. Trizuto, MPT
Mills Health Center
San Mateo, Calif.
The ARHP Master Clinician Award is presented to an individual who is engaged in clinical practice, and demonstrates outstanding clinical expertise in arthritis and the rheumatic diseases.
ARHP Master Educator Award
Michael P. LaValley, PhD
Boston University School of Public Health
Boston, Mass.
The ARHP Master Educator Award is presented to an ARHP member who has demonstrated sustained excellence in teaching of health professional students, medical students, residents, graduate students, and/or fellows, with their primary focus being rheumatology-related content.
ARHP Lifetime Achievement Award
Marilee K. Phillips, RN
Emeritus
Louisville, Ky.
This award is the highest honor that the ARHP bestows. The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to a current or former member of ARHP whose career has demonstrated a sustained and lasting contribution to the field of rheumatology and rheumatology health professionals.
President’s Award
Daniel F. Battafarano, DO
San Antonio Military Medical Center
Fort Sam Houston, Tex.
This award is presented to the ARHP/ACR member or team performing outstanding service within the present year in advancing the goals, ideals, and standards of ARHP.
Graduate Student Award
Erin L. Merz, MA, MPH and Katherine Milette, MA
This award is presented to the top graduate student research or clinical project proposals in the field of rheumatology.
