Medical Advisory Board Member Wins a National Education Award

Frank C. Arnett, M.D., a member of the Medical Advisory Board at the Scleroderma Foundation, has been named the 2006 recipient of the TIAA-CREF Distinguished Medical Educator Award. He holds the Elizabeth Bidgood Chair in Rheumatology at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston.

“Dr. Arnett is universally regarded as an inspirational educator and scholar who leads by example,” said Dr. Michael Speer, the chair of the award’s steering committee. “He is a very active teacher whether he lecturing to a large classroom group or with a small group of clinicians at bedside. His ability to impart his knowledge and skills, along with his dedication to medicine, define him as a true distinguished medical educator.”

This award is given to those who deeply impact the level, availability and quality of healthcare through teaching and mentoring.

Dr. Arnett received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1968. Over the years he has won 22 teaching awards.

“We often say that the Foundation works with many of the top doctors, hospital and medical schools in the United States,” said Frannie Waldron, acting executive director of the Scleroderma Foundation. “The fact that Dr. Arnett has won a major award like this proves this is not just an empty phrase. We’re proud of Dr. Arnett, as, I’m sure, the other organizations with which he is affiliated are.”

The award was presented to Dr. Arnett at a special ceremony held Thursday, June 22.