The 2022 ACR Masters

Robert E. Wolf Professor, Chief of Rheumatology, Director, Center for Excellence for Arthritis and Rheumatology, and Director, Rheumatology Fellowship Program, Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Shreveport

“I am honored to be selected as ACR Master. After spending three decades in academics and devoting my career to the fascinating, ever-evolving field of rheumatology, I enjoy a great sense of gratitude and accomplishment. I feel fortunate to take care of very complex patients and improve their quality of life, particularly the unprivileged ones. I have trained many amazing rheumatology fellows, residents and students. I want to thank ACR and my rheumatology colleagues for their continuing support and for bestowing this great honor on me. I hope this legacy of teaching and patient care will carry on,” says Dr. Hayat.

Leslie E. Kahl, MD

Professor of Medicine, Interim Chief, Division of Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases, and Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland

“I am deeply honored and truly grateful to be named a Master of the ACR. My career path has been a little unusual (curriculum development for an entire medical school, student affairs, faculty development and, of course, rheumatology curriculum and fellowship training), so I am particularly delighted to be recognized and endorsed by my peers in this way,” says Dr. Kahl.

Asgar Ali Kalla, MBChB, FCP (SA), PhD

Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town, South Africa

“The recognition as a Master of the American College of Rheumatology is the culmination of a career devoted to advocacy, care, teaching and research in rheumatology. I feel honored and privileged to join the list of distinguished awardees who have elevated the field of rheumatology worldwide, and I hope to continue these activities in Africa, particularly sub-Saharan Africa. I shall endeavor to uphold the principles and values of the ACR,” says Dr. Kalla.

Munther A. Khamashta, MD, FRCP, PhD

Professor Emeritus, Department of Women & Children’s Health, King’s College London, U.K.; and Gulf Medical Expert (Lupus), GSK, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

“I am excited and privileged by this award which the ACR has bestowed upon me. I am very grateful for this recognition. It is an honor to join the list of amazing people who have received the designation of Master of the ACR in the past. This award is dedicated to the memory of my beloved parents. They were very proud of my academic achievements: ‘You are always on my mind and forever in my heart,’” says Dr. Khamashta.