We are delighted to announce the annual Benjamin D. Schwartz, MD, PhD Distinguished Fellow Award in Rheumatology that will recognize an outstanding (first year) clinical fellow. This award is made possible by a generous endowment from Andy Chan MD, PhD and Mary Chan, MD, in recognition of Ben Schwartz, who has been a consummate physician-scientist, mentor/teacher, and role model for over four decades at Washington University and the Division of Rheumatology. The award recognizes a fellow who best exemplifies the qualities that Ben strives to instill in the next generation of rheumatologists: outstanding clinical care and exceptional commitment to the teaching of Rheumatology.