Dr. Sali Merjanah
Sali Merjanah, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Department of Rheumatology, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
“Being recognized as one of the ACR distinguished fellows is an incredible honor and testament to the incredible group of mentors who have supported me along the way, helped shape my path in both clinical medicine and clinical research, and continue to invest in my success,” says Dr. Merjanah. “I’m eager to continue to put my patients at the forefront of my work, to make meaningful contributions to the advancement of knowledge in rheumatology, and to serve as a resource to rheumatology trainees in pursuing their career goals.”
Dr. Caroline H. Siegel
Caroline H. Siegel, MD, MS
Assistant Professor of Medicine/Assistant Attending Physician, Weill Cornell Medicine/Hospital for Special Surgery, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, New York
“I am honored to be among the recipients of this year’s ACR Distinguished Fellow Award,” says Dr. Siegel. “Since medical school, I have been passionate about rheumatology and reproductive health. I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to cultivate my clinical and research interests at the intersection of these fields during my fellowship, with the support of incredible mentors and colleagues.”
Dr. Monica Yang
Monica Yang, MD
Assistant Professor, Division of Rheumatology, University of California, San Francisco
“I am incredibly honored to be named one of the ACR Distinguished Fellows this year. I share this award with my amazing patients and mentors, who have taught me, coached me and continue to inspire me as a physician and a scientist,” says Dr. Yang. “This award is also a testament to my fellowship program, which has provided some of the most rewarding and formative years of my training. I look forward to what’s to come and to contributing to our rheumatology community.”
