Ronald P. Rapini, M.D.
Josey Professor and Chair, Departments of Dermatology,
University of Texas Medical School and MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
MD Anderson Cancer Center
ronald.p.rapini@uth.tmc.edu

Academic Achievements at a Glance
Dr. Rapini

• B.S. Biology, University of Akron (Ohio) 1972-1975
• M.D., Ohio State University, 1975-1978
• Transitional internship, Marshfield Clinic (Univ Wisconsin), 1978-1979
• Dermatology residency, University of Iowa, 1979-1982
• Dermatopathology fellowship, Univ Colorado, 1982-1983
• Assistant Professor, Dermatology, University of TX (Houston) 1983-1988
• Associate Professor, Dermatology, University of TX (Houston) 1988-1993
• Professor and Chair, Dermatology, Texas Tech University 1994-2002

 Selected Awards

• Founder's Award, American Society of Dermatopathology, 2012
• Annual Distinguished Service Award, Am Soc for Mohs Surg, 2009
• Nickel Award for Teaching of Dermatopathology, Am Soc Dermpath, 2005

 Offices in National Organizations

• American Board of Dermatology, Member of the Board of Directors, 1996-2004, President 2004
• FDA Dermatologic and Ophthalmic Drugs Advisory Committee member, 2011-present
• American Society of Dermatopathology, Secretary Treasurer 1993-1997, President 1998-1999
• American Society for Mohs Surgery, Board of Directors 1995-1998, President 2003-2004
• American Academy of Dermatology, Board of Directors, 2011-2014
• Texas Dermatological Society, President 2006-2007
• Houston Dermatological Society, President 2008

Publications 

• Over 200 abstracts, books, journal articles

Presentations 

• Over 320 presentations at state, national and international meetings