Anne Davidson, MBBS
Professor, Institute of Molecular Medicine, Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, Manhasset, N.Y.; and Rheumatology Program Director, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra University/Northwell, Manhasset.
“The ACR has been the premier professional organization to which I belong, providing high quality education, funding at all professional levels and a group of peers who inspire excellence in all areas of our specialty. My service on multiple committees both for the ACR and the RRF [Rheumatology Research Foundation] has been a source of great professional satisfaction over many years. It is a great honor to be recognized by the ACR for the work that I love to do,” says Dr. Davidson.
Abraham “Avi” Gedalia, MD
Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
“I am very happy and honored to receive this Master recognition. I feel that this was a well-deserved recognition after many years of hard work of taking care of children with rheumatic disorders, participating in teaching (of students, residents and fellows), research, and publications. All those years I enjoyed being an active member of the ACR, meeting fellow rheumatologists,” says Dr. Gedalia.
Ellen M. Gravallese, MD
Theodore Bevier Bayles Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston; and Chief of Rheumatology, Inflammation and Immunity, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston
“To be recognized by one’s peers and included among the eminent and distinguished list of Masters of the American College of Rheumatology is a tremendous honor. My career in rheumatology has spanned basic science research, patient care, administration and teaching, each of which has been exceptionally rewarding. In addition, service to the ACR has truly been a career highlight and I am deeply grateful for this wonderful recognition by the College,” says Dr. Gravallese.
Max Hamburger, MD, FACP, FACR
Managing Partner, Rheumatology Associates of Long Island, Melville, N.Y.
“I’ve devoted myself for more than 25 years to finding ways to help my colleague rheumatologists work with payers for the betterment of our patients, and to educating primary care physicians about advances in diagnostics and management of our patients. This recognition validates my efforts and the efforts of those who have worked with me. It is enormously gratifying and heartwarming at this point in my career to be recognized by the College,” says Dr. Hamburger.
Samina Hayat, MD
