Falone Amoa, M.D., M.S., a PGY5 and Ph.D. candidate in the UAB Department of Pathology, has recently been named a Society of '67 Kinney Scholar by the Association for Academic Pathology (AAPath). This award is for pathology residents and medical students who demonstrate the potential for leadership in academic pathology. Amoa is 1 of 5 residents and 8 medical students selected from across the United States. 

"Receiving this distinguished honor has been a lesson in humility and gratitude. As I move forward in my career, I am reminded of the indispensability of pathology and pathology education. I am thankful to AAPath and its members for recognizing the passion and commitment my cohort has demonstrated for academic pathology, and for nurturing our capacity to be change makers in and beyond our field. I'd also like to acknowledge the UAB Department of Pathology for providing the educational foundation on which I will build a meaningful academic career."

The award was named in 2021 to honor Dr. Thomas Kinney, one of the founders of AAPath (formerly the Association of Pathology Chairs), and a renowned pathologist and mentor. The Society of '67 Thomas D. Kinney Scholars Program provides an opportunity for residents in pathology and medical students to learn more about career opportunities in pathology and how pathology plays a critical role in healthcare, research and education. Scholars attended the 2025 AAPath Annual Meeting in Denver, CO where they gained insight from national leaders in academic pathology.