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Harris County Physician Newsletter %u2022 February 2025 %u2022 www.hcms.org 5 NEWS BRIEFSIN MEMORIAMHonoring HCMS members who have passed on.James Hadnott, MD, Gynecology, died on January 20, 2025. He had been a member of HCMS since 1967. Robert %u201cBob%u201d P. Viles, MD, Anesthesiology, died on January 21, 2025. He had been a member of HCMS since 1974.Tuyen Ran, MD, Internal Medicine, died on January 31, 2025. He had been a member of HCMS since 1982.Renew your membershipAs a reminder, your 2024 membership expired on Jan. 1, 2025. We have several convenient payment options including interestfree monthly payments and annual automatic renewal.If you have not already, renew today at www.hcms.org/renew.First TuesdaysThe Texas Legislature convened on Jan. 14, 2025, for its 140-day session. Mark your calendar for the 2025 First Tuesdays at the Capitol on March 4, April 1, and May 6. To learn more, visit www.texmed.org/FirstTuesdays.Register early for TexMed - May 8-10, 2025TexMed is TMA%u2019s largest annual in-person conference. It is an opportunity to network with physician leaders, explore CME tracks, and enjoy two keynote presentations. Attendees also can find an Expo Hall full of the latest technologies, services, and product knowledge. This year it will be held at the JW Marriot San Antonio Hill Country Resort from May 8-10.Register at https://www.texmed.org/TexMed/.Dr. R. Hal Scofield receives the 2025 HCMS/HAM John P. McGovern Compleat Physician Award The Harris County Medical Society/Houston Academy of Medicine is pleased to announce that R. Hal Scofield, MD, has been awarded the esteemed John P. McGovern Compleat Physician Award for 2025. This annual national award, named after its first recipient, John P. McGovern, MD, recognizes a physician who exemplifies the ideals of Sir William Osler%u2014medical excellence, humane and ethical care, commitment to medical humanities and writing, research, and harmony between academia and medical practice. Dr. Scofield%u2019s illustrious career spans over three decades at the Oklahoma Health Center, where he has established himself as a trusted clinician in endocrinology and rheumatology. His expertise in diagnosing complex medical cases is sought after by physicians nationwide. As an educator, Dr. Scofield is a dedicated teacher and mentor. He frequently draws on examples from the history of medicine to help his students understand and retain material. He emphasizes not only the teaching of medical facts but also the importance of modeling medical reasoning and effective communication with patients. His passion for the history of medicine has led him to pursue a master%u2019s degree in the field from Johns Hopkins University. In research, Dr. Scofield is widely recognized as a world expert in systemic lupus erythematosus and Sj%u00f6gren%u2019s disease, with over 350 peer-reviewed publications to his credit. His research has significantly advanced the understanding of autoimmune diseases. Notably, his discovery of the role of X chromosomes in autoimmune diseases and his contributions to understanding epitope spreading are considered transformative. Beyond his scientific achievements, Dr. Scofield has demonstrated exemplary service to medical societies, government organizations, and international communities. He has served on numerous committees and boards, including the American College of Rheumatology and the Oklahoma Rheumatism Association. He also has engaged in public health promotion through media appearances and educational initiatives. Dr. Scofield%u2019s contributions extend beyond the medical field. He has endowed scholarships and actively supports various philanthropic efforts, such as the University of Oklahoma New Horizons Band Program and the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) Steve Prescott Endowment for Scientist Retainment. The John P. McGovern Compleat Physician Award celebrates individuals who exemplify medical excellence, compassion, and a commitment to advancing the profession. Dr. Scofield%u2019s dedication to patient care, education, and medical science makes him a fitting recipient of this distinguished honor.Past recipients of the award include distinguished physicians such as Dr. Raymond Scalettar (1994), Dr. Ernest W. Johnson (1995), Dr. Donald W. Chapman (1996), Dr. Theodore E. Woodward (1997), Dr. Charles D. Sherman (1998), Dr. Michael E. DeBakey (1999), Dr. Victor A. McKusick (2000), Dr. W. Walter Menninger (2001), Dr. Robert L. DuPont (2002), Dr. Denton A. Cooley (2003), Dr. John P. Strong (2004), Dr. John P. Bilezikian (2005), Dr. Kathleen M. Foley (2006), Dr. Ralph E. Feigin (2007), Dr. Stanley Appell (2008), Dr. Richard J. O%u2019Reilly (2009), Dr. Raymond H. Kaufman (2010), Dr. Dev A. GnanaDev (2011), Dr. Richard P. Wenzel (2012), Dr. Walter J. Pories (2013), Dr. Samuel L. Katz (2014), Dr. Allen B. Weisse (2015), Dr. William Schaffner (2016), Dr. Herbert L. Fred (2017), Dr. David K.C. Cooper (2018), Dr. Frederick Grover (2019), Dr. Richard A. Williams (2020), Dr. Stephen B. Greenberg (2021), Dr. Augustus A. White (2022), Dr. Kenneth L. Mattox (2023), and Dr. Cato T. Laurencin (2024). For more news briefs, visit page 9