19 Members Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to ACR & the Field of Rheumatology
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Recognition as an ACR Master is one of the highest honors the College bestows. The designation of Master is conferred on ACR members, age 65 or older by Oct. 1 of the year in which they are nominated, who have made outstanding contributions to the ACR and the field of rheumatology through scholarly achievement and/or service to their patients, students and profession. The 19 individuals recognized in 2024 as ACR Masters are listed below. We the asked: What does recognition as an ACR Master mean to you?
Dr. Bae
Sang-Cheol Bae, MD, PhD, MPH, MACR
Chair, Professor of Medicine, Rheumatology, & Director of the Institute for Rheumatology Research & of the Institute of Bioscience & Biotechnology, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
“I am overjoyed to share the news that I have been selected as a Master, the highest honor bestowed by the ACR,” says Dr. Bae. “I am deeply grateful to my mentors, colleagues, collaborators and family—especially my wife—for their unwavering support, which made this remarkable opportunity possible. I look forward to contributing to the advancement of the ACR and the field of rheumatology in various ways.”
Dr. Bohnsack
John F. Bohnsack, MD, MACR
Professor of Pediatrics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City
“I am deeply honored to be awarded the Master designation by the ACR,” says Dr. Bohnsack. “I am very committed to the important mission of the ACR, and all that the ACR has accomplished as an organization. [Although] I am somewhat skeptical that I deserve this recognition, I am extremely grateful to my colleagues who nominated me and supported this award.”
Dr. Bonfá
Eloisa Bonfá, MD, PhD, MACR
Full Professor of Rheumatology, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, São Paulo, Brazil
“Receiving recognition as an ACR Master is an extraordinary honor and a milestone in my career,” says Dr. Bonfá. “It reflects not only a lifetime of dedication to advancing rheumatology but also the responsibility to continue mentoring the next generation and contributing to the global rheumatology community.”
Dr. Brent
Lawrence Brent, MD, MACR
Professor of Medicine and Rheumatology Fellowship Program Director, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Temple University Health System, Philadelphia
“Being recognized as an ACR Master is the culmination of 40 years in rheumatology,” says Dr. Brent. “This includes recognition of my contributions to the field including patient care, education, research and contributions to the ACR and local and regional rheumatology associations.”
