College of American Pathologists Honor Member Physicians at CAP19 Annual Meeting
Elizabeth Wagar Named Pathologist of the Year, 17 Others Recognized
The College of American Pathologists (CAP), the world’s largest organization for the medical doctors who diagnose and study disease, recognized several of its members for their contributions to pathology and laboratory medicine during CAP19, the organization’s annual meeting, on September 21 and 22 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
The CAP named Elizabeth A. Wagar, MD, FCAP, as the Pathologist of the Year for her outstanding contributions over the past 25 years to the field of pathology and CAP programs.
Over her career, Dr. Wagar has completed laboratory inspections on behalf of the CAP’s accreditation program and authored educational opportunities and interdisciplinary evidence-based guidelines that help guide diagnosis and treatment for physicians around the world.
She has served on numerous CAP councils and committees, including as chair of the Council on Scientific Affairs, vice chair of the Council on Education, member of the Quality Practices Committee, and member of the Microbiology Resource Committee.
Dr. Wagar is chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.
The CAP recognized 17 other members and resident pathologists for their contributions, achievements, and service in a multitude of areas, including but not limited to advocacy, patient care, education, quality improvement programs, and communications. The CAP annually honors members for their commitment to the specialty and quality patient care. This year’s CAP member honorees are:
Advocate of the Year Award
Mark S. Synovec, MD, FCAP
Distinguished Patient Care Award
Marilyn M. Bui, MD, PhD, FCAP
Distinguished Service Award
Gerald A. Hoeltge, MD, FCAP
Laboratory Accreditation Program Service Award
William West, MD, FCAP
Laboratory Improvement Programs Service Award
Thomas P. Baker, MD, FCAP
Lifetime Achievement Award
Kenneth M. Klein, MD, FCAP
Christopher Mark Lehman, MD, FCAP
Ritu Nayar, MD, FCAP
Nilsa C. Ramirez, MD, FCAP
Bruce McMillan Van Horn, MD, FCAP
Outstanding Communicator Award
Caroline Leilani Valdes, MD, FCAP
Outstanding Educator Award
Sherrie L. Perkins, MD, PhD, FCAP
Outstanding Service Award
Michael A. Berman, MD, FCAP
Pathology Advancement Award
Philip R. Foulis, MD, MPH, FCAP
Public Service Award
Annette S. Kim, MD, PhD, FCAP
Resident Advocate Award
Xiaoyin “Sara” Jiang, MD, FCAP
Resident of the Year Award
Aadil Ahmed, MD
