December 29, 2020

Congrats to Dr. Beth Moore on ATS (Dr. Elizabeth Rich) award

Hearty congrats to Beth Moore on being named the 2021 recipient of the Elizabeth A. Rich, MD Award within the American Thoracic Society. Truly a well-deserved honor of distinction!

Since 2000, the ATS Membership Committee has presented the Elizabeth A. Rich, MD award to an outstanding woman in ATS who has made significant contributions in the fields of pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine. The award is presented on behalf of Elizabeth A. Rich, MD, a respected ATS member, a mentor, and peer who died tragically at the age of 46 years old. The award recognizes Elizabeth’s dedication and contributions to the field of lung disease research and her position as a female role model and mentor.

To be nominated for the annual Elizabeth A. Rich, MD Award, a candidate should be an outstanding woman who:

  • Has made significant contributions in the fields of pulmonary, critical care and/or sleep medicine,
  • Is an ATS member and has made contributions to the ATS,
  • Is a leader and has mentored others.