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The CAP Public Service Award Established in Honor of Frank C. Coleman, MD, FCAP, honors the CAP’s sixth president and is given to a CAP member who best exemplifies the political, citizenship, and leadership qualities of the late Dr. Coleman. It is the CAP’s highest honor for outstanding accomplishments and dedication to political and civic life and to public service in the US. This award is presented when merited, not necessarily on an annual basis.
Myra L. Wilkerson, MD, FCAP
The College of American Pathologists (CAP) proudly presents its 2025 Public Service Award to Myra L. Wilkerson, MD, FCAP, honoring her visionary leadership.
A pillar of strength and a source of inspiration, Dr. Wilkerson has a deep, personal understanding of pathology and laboratory medicine. Her commitment to excellence and hard work has had an indelible effect on her colleagues and her institution, Geisinger Health System.
Leading as a change agent, Dr. Wilkerson brought together staff from all Geisinger hospital laboratories and, through a thoughtful and methodical process over four years, successfully implemented standards, downsized, and relocated tests to core labs or nearby STAT labs. She also spearheaded a LEAN renovation that established efficiencies in rural Pennsylvania, which improved laboratory operations and, notably, improved patient access to the services they need, especially in rural communities.
Dr. Wilkerson’s leadership extends beyond the walls of Geisinger. She’s served on multiple committees at both the departmental and national levels within the CAP and other organizations. Her dedication to advocacy and mentorship has shaped the future of pathology, particularly in her work guiding faculty and trainees.
Dr. Wilkerson’s leadership, mentorship, and tireless advocacy exemplify the qualities celebrated by the CAP Public Service Award. Her contributions have had a lasting influence on the field of pathology, and on the many individuals who are fortunate to work alongside her.
Dr. Myra Wilkerson is chair of the Diagnostic Medicine Institute and Laboratory Medicine for Geisinger Health System in Danville, Pennsylvania.