Brian M. Feldman, MD, MSc, FRCPC, MACR
Professor of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, & Institute of Health Policy Management & Evaluation at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto; Division Head of Rheumatology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto
“I’ve been proud to be an ACR member and volunteer for my entire career, and have many good friends that I’ve made through my association with the organization,” says Dr. Feldman. “Recognition as an ACR Master is a deeply humbling honor for which I am truly grateful.”
Philip J. Hashkes, MD, MSc, RhMSUS, MACR
Head of the Pediatric Rheumatology Unit, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem; Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Hebrew University of Jerusalem
“I am deeply honored and humbled to be inducted by the ACR into the ‘Hall of Fame’ of rheumatology as a Master, together with the greats of the field,” says Dr. Hashkes. “I was fortunate to learn from, collaborate with and teach wonderful colleagues throughout the world in different parts of my career, including some of the pioneers and leaders in the fields of pediatric rheumatology and autoinflammatory diseases. I perceive my award also as a tribute to the high level of rheumatology and clinical care to diverse populations in Israel and I’m especially grateful I was able to contribute to the rapid expansion of pediatric rheumatology in Israel over my career.”
Gillian Hawker, MD, MSc, MACR
Professor of Medicine & Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, & Clinician Scientist & Staff Rheumatologist, Women’s College Hospital, Toronto
“It is always so special to know that others you respect and admire feel your contributions have been useful,” says Dr. Hawker. “I am indebted to the outstanding colleagues who nominated me and to those who decided I was worthy.”
Christopher R. Morris, MD, MACR
Physician, Arthritis Associates of Kingsport, Tennessee
“I am honored to have my name included among the pioneers and innovators of our specialty who have given us the diagnostic tools and treatment options for rheumatologic disorders that we have at our disposal,” says Dr. Morris. “I also accept this award on behalf of all the clinicians (among them my father) who devoted their careers to caring for all the patients with arthritic diseases.”
Mary Nakamura, MD, MACR
Professor of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, & Staff Physician, San Francisco VA Health Care System
