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James M. Powers, M.D.

James M. Powers, M.D.

Contact Information

University of Rochester Medical Center
School of Medicine and Dentistry
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 626
Rochester, NY 14642

Appointment: (585) 275-URMC

Patient Care Bio

Former Director of the Neuropathology service, Dr. Powers received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Meritorious Contributions to Neuropathology from the American Association of Neuropathologists. This is in recognition of a stellar record of academic accomplishment and service to the community of families of patients with leukodystrophy.

Awards & Honors

Commendation for Teaching, University of Rochester - Strong Memorial Hospital 2005
Saul Korey Lecturer, AANP, Cleveland, Ohio 2004
Eric A. Schenk Award for Excellence in Teaching, Department of Pathology - Strong Memorial Hospital 2004
Distinguished Alumnus, Manhattan College 2003
Commendation for Teaching, University of Rochester - Strong Memorial Hospital 2000
Commendation for Teaching, University of Rochester - Strong Memorial Hospital 1999
Nominee for Golden Apple Award, Medical University of South Carolina 1987 - 1988
Moore Award* (AANP) *Award for best clinico-pathologic paper presented at annual meeting of American Association of Neuropathologists 1981
Moore Award* (AANP) *Award for best clinico-pathologic paper presented at annual meeting of American Association of Neuropathologists 1977
Moore Award* (AANP) *Award for best clinico-pathologic paper presented at annual meeting of American Association of Neuropathologists 1976
Moore Award* (AANP) *Award for best clinico-pathologic paper presented at annual meeting of American Association of Neuropathologists 1975

Current Appointments

Professor Emeritus - Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (SMD) - Primary

Specialties

Neuropathology - American Board of Pathology
Anatomic Pathology - American Board of Pathology

Education

MD | Medicine | Medical Univ of South Carolina1969
BS | Biology | Manhattan College1965

Post-Doctoral Training & Residency

Residency in Neuropathology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva Uni1971 - 1973
Residency in anatomic pathology at Medical University of South Carolina College of Me1969 - 1971