John Sinard, MD, PhD
Professor of Pathology and of Ophthalmology and Visual Science; Medical Director, Pathology Informatics, Pathology
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Biography
John Sinard is a board-certified anatomic pathologist. He received his bachelor's degree from Harvard University, and his M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from Johns Hopkins. His residency training was at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He is active on the autopsy and surgical pathology services, with a specialty interest in ophthalmic pathology. He founded the Pathology Informatics Program, and has been developing software for over 30 years. His academic interests are centered on translational informatics: delivering modern data management tools to practicing physicians and researchers.
Education & Training
- FellowYale University School of Medicine (1995)
- ResidentYale-New Haven Hospital (1993)
- MDJohns Hopkins University (1990)
- PhDJohns Hopkins University (1990)
- ABHarvard University (1982)
Honors & Recognition
| Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Lifetime Achievement Award | College of American Pathologists | 2018 |
| Averill Liebow Resident Teaching Award | Yale Pathology | 2018 |
| F.K. Mostofi Distinguished Service Award | United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology | 2017 |
| Averill Liebow Resident Teaching Award | Yale Pathology | 2003 |
| Averill Liebow Resident Teaching Award | Yale Pathology | 1999 |
Professional Service
| Organization | Role | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Association of Pathology Chairs | Clinical Service Leaders Committee | 2021 - Present |
| College of American Pathologists | Information Technology Leadership Committee | 2019 - Present |
| College of American Pathologists | Vice Chair, Informatics Committee | 2017 - 2020 |
| Yale Medical School | Senior Appointments and Promotions Committee | 2017 - 2019 |
| College of American Pathologists | Council on Education | 2015 - 2020 |
| Yale University | University Safety Committee | 2015 - Present |
| United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology | Secretary and Executive Committee Member | 2014 - 2020 |
| Yale-New Haven Hospital | Perioperative Patient Safety and Quality Committee | 2014 - 2022 |
| College of American Pathologists | Clinical Informatics Steering Committee | 2014 - 2017 |
| College of American Pathologists | Council on Scientific Affairs | 2013 - 2018 |
| US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | Clinical Laboratory Improvement Advisory Committee (CLIAC) | 2013 - 2017 |
| United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology | Board of Directors | 2012 - 2014 |
| Advisory Panel, US Food and Drug Administration | Hematology and Pathology Devices Panel | 2009 - 2015 |
| College of American Pathologists | Chair, Autopsy Committee | 2008 - 2011 |
| Yale Medical School Office of Education | Medical Education Strategic Planning Committee | 2008 - 2010 |
| State of Connecticut | Vice Chair, Commission on Medicolegal Investigations | 2008 - Present |
| Yale-New Haven Hospital | Graduate Medical Education Committee | 2006 - 2012 |
| United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology | Education Committee | 2006 - 2012 |
| Yale-New Haven Hospital | Cancer Committee | 2005 - 2012 |
| Association for Pathology Informatics | Executive Council Member; Program Committee Chair | 2004 - 2005 |
| College of American Pathologists | Informatics Committee | 2004 - Present |
| Yale-New Haven Hospital | Medical Records and Clinical Information Committee | 2001 - Present |
| College of American Pathologists | Autopsy Committee | 2000 - 2011 |
Departments & Organizations
- Anatomic Pathology
- Autopsy
- Blue College Affiliates
- Clinical Informatics Development
- Experimental Pathology Graduate Program
- Head, Neck & Endocrine Pathology
- Ophthalmic Pathology
- Ophthalmic Pathology
- Pathology
- Surgical Pathology
- Yale Medicine
- Yale Ventures