Zubair Baloch, MD, PhD, was awarded this year's L.C. Tao Educator of The Year Award from the Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology at the 2018 USCAP annual meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia. Since 2000 the Tao Educator of the Year Award has been presented to a pathologist in recognition of his or her meritorious service and contributions to the field of cytopathology education. The award also includes $1,000.00 made possible by the generosity of Dr. L.C. Tao. Recipients of the Tao Educator Award 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. The mission of the Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology is to encourage the highest standards in the practice and teaching of Cytopathology and to increase and disseminate knowledge regarding Cytopathology through education and research.


Photo: The President of the Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology, Dr. David Chhieng (right), presents the Tao Educator Award to Dr. Zubair Baloch at the the PSC Companion Meeting held during the annual meeting of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology.