Sept. 27, 2012 College News - Lawrence M. Ryan, MD, Professor of Medicine (Rheumatology), was elected a Master in the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and will be officially inducted at the national ACR meeting in Washington, D.C. in November.
Recognition as a Master is one of the highest honors the ACR bestows. The designation of Master is conferred on ACR members who have made outstanding contributions to the field of rheumatology through scholarly achievement and/or service to their patients, students, and profession.
This honor is usually bestowed upon no more than 15 members per year. Dr. Ryan was recognized for his pioneering contributions to our understanding of calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease, his exemplary patient care, and his profound influence on several generations of trainees.