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. The award also includes $1,000.00 made possible by the generosity of Dr. L.C. Tao.
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.
2020 – Martha Pitman, MD, PhD 2019 -William Faquin, MD, PhD 2018 – Zubair Baloch, M.D., PhD 2017 – Daniel Kurtycz, M.D. 2016 – Eva Wojcik, M.D. 2015 – Celeste NoĆ«lle Powers, M.D.,Ph.D 2014 – Dr. Hormoz Ehya 2013 – Dr. Michael Cohen 2012 – Dr. Prabodh K. Gupta 2011 – Dr. Fernando Schmit 2010 – Dr. Kim Geisinger 2009 – Dr. Andrea Abati 2008 – Dr. Ed Cibas 2007 – Dr. Phillipe Viehl 2006 – Dr. Carlos Bedrossian 2005 – Diane Solomon, M.D. 2004 – Yener Erozan , M.D. 2003 – Thomas A. Bonfiglio, M.D. 2002 – William J. Frable, M.D. 2001 – Leopold G. Koss, M.D.