Dr. Bridges
S. Louis Bridges Jr., MD, PhD, MACR
Physician-in-Chief, Chair of the Department of Medicine & Chief of the Division of Rheumatology, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), New York; Chief of the Division of Rheumatology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York
“Being honored as an ACR Master is deeply meaningful to me in large measure because it is a recognition from my peers,” says Dr. Bridges. “I have always been proud to be a rheumatologist and feel gratitude that I have been able to care for patients and contribute to research and education to help advance our profession. I am very grateful for the wonderful experiences I have had in my professional career and for the many friends and colleagues whom I have worked with over the years.”
Dr. Cardiel
Mario H. Cardiel, MD, MSc, MACR
Rheumatologist in Private Practice, Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico
“Being recognized as an ACR Master by my peers is a great honor, a privilege that moves deep gratitude feelings toward all the people in my life responsible for this,” says Dr. Cardiel. “This distinction could serve as an inspiration to young rheumatologists in Latin America.”
Dr. Cutolo
Maurizio Cutolo, MD, MACR
Professor of Rheumatology & Internal Medicine, School of Medical & Pharmacological Sciences, University of Genova, Italy; Senior Consultant, Academic Division of Clinical Rheumatology/Postgraduate School of Rheumatology & Director of Laboratories of Experimental Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine & Specialties (DiMI), University of Genova, Italy
“I am deeply grateful to be honored by the ACR with the designation of ACR Master, joining outstanding colleagues who have been instrumental leaders in advancing the field of rheumatology,” says Dr. Cutolo. “Decades of serving both EULAR and ACR have led me to achieve this election to the elite group of Masters of the ACR, and I am delighted. To be recognized by one’s peers is the pinnacle of my professional career, and therefore I am humbled and thankful for receiving this exclusive award. Finally, I am grateful to my family, colleagues and my team members, as well as international and national friends, who have supported me throughout my career, in addition to my patients, who have taught me so much.”
Dr. Joseph
Amy M. Joseph, MD, FACP, MACR
Professor of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis; Chief of Rheumatology, VA St. Louis Healthcare System
