Carlos D. Rose, MD, CIP
Honorary Professor of Pediatrics and former Director, Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, Nemours Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia
“To be a recipient of the ACR Master award signifies a tremendous honor to me not only because the ACR has been an organization by which I always felt fully represented as a pediatric clinician, researcher and educator, but also because in it resides the recognition of my peers. I am humbled by being included in this outstanding group of colleagues and could not be more grateful to the ACR for the decision,” says Dr. Rose.
Robert A. S. Roubey, MD
Adjunct Professor of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill
“I am deeply grateful to receive the ACR Master designation. I’ve admired and been inspired by this distinguished group of colleagues and mentors throughout my career. To be recognized by one’s peers is a truly special and meaningful honor,” says Dr. Roubey.
Ken Schikler, MD
Chief of Rheumatology and Professor of Pediatrics, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Ky.
“Recognition as an ACR Master demonstrates how our community of pediatric rheumatologists has been a welcoming and collaborative group of physicians who have encouraged and supported my career development and recognized my efforts to give good care to patients, help develop new and useful information and share what I have learned with learners,” says Dr. Schikler.
Nina D. Schwartz, MD
Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine (Emeritus), Division of Rheumatology, University of California, San Francisco; and Chief of Rheumatology (Retired), Kaiser Permanente Medical Group, South San Francisco, Calif.
“I am deeply honored to receive the ACR Master award and very humbled to join previous and current rheumatologists who have received the award. My profound gratitude goes to the ACR and my colleagues for supporting my career of patient care and teaching,” says Dr. Schwartz.
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Former Clinical Chief, Division of Rheumatology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston; Corresponding Member, Faculty of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston; and Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing, Boston
“Being recognized as an ACR Master is a tremendous honor as it acknowledges contributions to our profession and to the ACR, including teaching, clinical contributions, scholarship and work within the ACR itself. While I believe everyone appreciates recognition for what they do, this award is especially gratifying to me as it comes from our professional society with a long tradition of excellence and commitment,” says Dr. Shmerling.
