ACP President Ryan D. Mire, MD, MACP, presided over Thursday night's Convocation ceremony in San Diego, which recognized and applauded the College's new Fellows and the recipients of various honors, including Mastership and national awards. It is a ceremony of tradition, transition, renewal, and celebration. Honorees include 28 awardees, 69 members elected to receive Mastership, and more than 375 new Fellows of ACP.
The FACP distinction recognizes professional accomplishments, demonstrated scholarship, and superior competence in internal medicine. Throughout the year, highly distinguished Fellows are nominated for election to Mastership by ACP members and others familiar with their backgrounds. Each fall, a select group of these Fellows are chosen from among the nominees for Mastership by the Awards Committee and approved by the Board of Regents. Individuals elected to Mastership must demonstrate excellence and significance of his or her contributions to the science and art of medicine in areas such as research, education, health care initiatives, volunteerism, and administrative positions.
A complete listing of ACP members being recognized at this year’s Convocation ceremony is available in the digital Convocation Program. ■