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The CoC Cancer Liaison Program hosts the annual Cancer Liaison Physician (CLP) award program to recognize outstanding performance by CLPs in their role as the physician quality leaders of their cancer programs. The eight CLPs chosen to receive this award have demonstrated an exceptional understanding of the CoC Standards and the NCDB reporting tools; identified and brought forward specific issues to the hospital’s cancer committeeÌýto improve patient care; fostered a strong relationship with the American Cancer Society; and much more.Ìý

Ikechukwu Akunyili, MDÌý
WellSpan Adams Cancer CenterÌý
Gettysburg, PennsylvaniaÌý

David Byrd, MD, FACSÌý
University of Washington Medical Center/Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterÌý
Seattle, WashingtonÌý

Edwin Chiu, MDÌý
NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings CountyÌý
Brooklyn, New YorkÌý

Ryan K. Cleary, MDÌý
Erlanger Health SystemÌý
Chattanooga, TennesseeÌý

Megan B. Nelson, MD, FAAPMRÌý
UofL Health – UofL Hospital & Brown Cancer CenterÌý
Louisville, KentuckyÌý

Sharona Ross, MD, FACSÌý
AdventHealth TampaÌý
Tampa, FloriaÌý

Melwyn Sequeira, MD, FACS, FRCSÌý
MyMichigan Health SystemÌý
Midland, MichiganÌý

Carolyn L. Thomas, MD, FACSÌý
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of DallasÌý
Dallas, TexasÌý

The CoC congratulates the award winners and thanks them for their leadership and dedication to improving quality of care for cancer patients. The 2025 nomination period will start in the spring.Ìý