The L.C. Tao Educator of the Year Award is presented to a Pathologist in recognition of his/her meritorious service, and contributions to the field of cytopathology education. The award is presented during the Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology Companion Meeting held during the annual meeting of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology.
Nominees for this award should have demonstrated significant contributions to the field of cytopathology education, including but not limited to: active participation in, or development of, exemplary training programs and educational activities at the state, regional and national levels. Any member of the Society may submit nominations to the Award Committee for consideration.
The 2025 L.C. Tao Educator of the Year Award
Dr. Sara Monaco
Medical School: Columbia University, N.Y.
Residency: Columbia University, N.Y.
Cytopathology Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
Faculty Member and Cytopathology Fellowship Program Director, and Director of FNA biopsy service – UPMC
Professor and System Director of Cytopathology, and Program Director of Cytopathology –Geisinger Medical Center (2020 – present)
Interests: FNA bx diagnoses, ancillary studies in non-gyn, and gyn. Cytopathology
Focus on cytology education throughout her career
Accomplishments: peer reviewed articles, book chapters and co-authored four books in cytopathology
Executive board member for ASC and PSC
President elect of the ASC
