OHIO UNIVERSITY HERITAGE COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
CONVOCATION
2012
We would like to thank the following organizations for their thoughtful generosity: The Northeastern Ohio Healthcare Foundation for providing funding for this Convocation and White Coat Ceremony;
The Ohio Osteopathic Foundation for providing the white coats; and
The Arnold P. Gold Foundation for providing “humanism in medicine� lapel pins.
Dean’s Message Congratulations on becoming a student at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. You were chosen over a large number of other outstanding candidates, and this is an accomplishment about which you should be very proud. We know that you have the potential to be an exceptional osteopathic physician and surgeon. Practicing as a physician is an honor and privilege that few achieve. Our faculty and staff members are here to make a difference in your medical education because your career goals are important to us. Our clinical faculty members, researchers, physician preceptors, and administrators are here for you as you make decisions about the kind of physician or surgeon you want to be and where you intend to practice. When you graduate, you will join a network of more than 2,783 medical school alumni, well-respected osteopathic physicians and surgeons in their fields, who also stand ready to help you fulfill your aspirations. During the next four years your days will be filled with the rigor of medical school. You will be working closely with your colleagues, your fellow classmates of the Class of 2016. Your shared experiences in the gross anatomy lab, small group sessions, lectures, the simulation labs, research labs, in the community, and on rotations at our partner hospitals may be just as important as your individual scores on assignments, labs, and exams. Many of our graduates talk about the importance of the lifelong professional and personal bonds they formed while in medical school. We are grateful that you have chosen a profession dedicated to the improvement of human lives. With this ceremony you officially become a member of the osteopathic community and a distinguished group of medical professionals committed to excellence in patient care and the well-being of our communities. There is no better place to learn the art and science of medicine than at OU-HCOM. I thank you for the privilege of assisting you as you grow into outstanding osteopathic physicians. My best wishes for your continued success.
John A. Brose, D.O., Vice Provost for Health Affairs and Dean Emeritus of the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ohio University July 28, 2012 Page 1
Ceremonies Call to Order and Greetings John A. Brose, D.O., Vice Provost for Health Affairs and Dean Emeritus of the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ohio University Roderick J. McDavis, Ph.D., President, Ohio University
Kenneth H. Johnson, D.O., Dean, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ohio University
Greetings from the Osteopathic Profession Robert S. Juhasz, D.O. (Hon. ’06), Trustee, American Osteopathic Association Board of Trustees John F. Ramey, D.O. (’92), President, Ohio Osteopathic Association Jeffrey A. Stanley, D.O. (’82), President, OU-HCOM Society of Alumni & Friends Board of Directors PHILLIPS MEDAL OF PUBLIC SERVICE AWARDS Introduction of Phillips Medal of Public Service Awards John A. Brose, D.O. Presentation of Phillips Medal of Public Service Award and Remarks Presenter Recipient Roderick J. McDavis, Ph.D. David L. Bronson, M.D. Presentation of Phillips Medal of Public Service Award and Remarks Presenter Recipient Roderick J. McDavis, Ph.D. Yvette McGee Brown, J.D. WHITE COAT CEREMONY Introduction Nicole Wadsworth, D.O. (’97), Interim Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Preclinical Education Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ohio University Simon R. Fraser, 2012 President, Student Government Association Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ohio University
White Coat Presenters Michael E. Campolo, D.O. (’88) Nicole Wadsworth, D.O. (’97)
Benedicta O. Udeagbala, D.O. (’92) Tyree M.S. Winters, D.O. (’07)
Adjournment John A. Brose, D.O. Reception follows immediately at the Walter Hall Rotunda. Page 2
Class of 2016 Mariam F. Aboukar Columbus, Ohio B.S., The Ohio State University
Chad A. Cochran Columbus, Ohio B.S., The Ohio State University
Nicole R. Andre North Ridgeville, Ohio B.S., Wittenberg University
Ashley R. Coleman Baton Rouge, Louisiana B.S., Xavier University of Louisiana
Lauren K. Bacon Scottsdale, Arizona B.S., University of Arizona
Cameron M. Conard Westerville, Ohio B.S., Otterbein University
Amanda A. Balodis North Royalton, Ohio B.S., The Ohio State University
Rebekah H. Crawford Ponferrada, Spain B.S., Cedarville University
Dane A. Black Gallipolis, Ohio B.S., University of Rio Grande
Kyle M. Damron Kent, Ohio B.S., Ohio University
Sarah E. Blaha North Royalton, Ohio B.A., Miami University
Neysa A. Dominguez Strongsville, Ohio B.S., The Ohio State University
Paul A. Bonner Cincinnati, Ohio B.A., University of Cincinnati
Destry L. East Ogden, Utah B.S., Weber State University
Bryan E. Boyce Youngstown, Ohio B.S., Mercyhurst College
Nicholas A. Elliott Mason, Ohio B.A., Denison University
Matthew T. Boylan Painesville, Ohio B.A., Hiram College
Merissa A. Ferguson Upper Arlington, Ohio B.S., The Ohio State University
Melissa L. Bradshaw Harane, Zimbabwe B.S., Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Ryan Fuchs Westerville, Ohio B.S., University of Cincinnati
Grace E. Brantingham Cortland, Ohio B.A., Case Western Reserve University M.S., Case Western Reserve University
Ashley C. Fuentes New York, New York B.A., Case Western Reserve University
Michael F. Braunegg Cortland, Ohio B.S., Duquesne University Jeffrey M. Brown Akron, Ohio B.S., Kent State University Clare M. Bruggeman Athens, Ohio B.S., Ohio University Joshua T. Bryant Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania B.A., University of Pittsburgh
Nicole E. George Independence, Ohio B.S., Wittenberg University Kathleen R. Gibbons Mentor, Ohio B.A., Cleveland State University Anatoliy Goykhman Columbus, Ohio B.A., The Ohio State University Matthew T. Gusler Pickerington, Ohio B.S., Purdue University
Brady S. Christensen Medina, Ohio B.S., The Ohio State University
Noah M. Hagen Holgate, Ohio B.S., Ohio University M.S., Ohio University
Tyler Church Oakwood, Ohio B.S., The Ohio State University
Jeffrey J. Hardesty Amherst, Ohio B.S., The Ohio State University
Miriam F. Clarke Goldsboro, North Carolina B.A., Hiram College
Bethany M. Heidenreich Mount Perry, Ohio B.S., Shawnee State University
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Garrett R. Heinz Milwaukee, Wisconsin B.S., Western Michigan University M.S., Miami University Antoinette Helm Winston-Salem, North Carolina B.S., Winston-Salem State University Emily S. Herfel Gahanna, Ohio B.S., John Carroll University Derrick J. Heydinger Shelby, Ohio B.S., Wittenberg University Grant E. Highley Columbus, Ohio B.S., The Ohio State University Erica L. Hoffman South Euclid, Ohio B.A., Case Western Reserve University M.Ed., University of Nevada, Las Vegas Scott N. Hoffman Canal Fulton, Ohio B.A., Hiram College Cody A. Horn Chillicothe, Ohio B.S., Shawnee State University Abby M. Huck Marietta, Ohio B.S., The Ohio State University Brian E. Huff Canton, Ohio B.S., Capital University Emily A. Huffman Lima, Ohio B.S., University of Dayton Lubka Ilieva Auburn, Ohio B.S., The Ohio State University Farah A. Jama Athens, Ohio B.S., North Carolina State University Laura A. Johnson Cincinnati, Ohio B.S., Mount Vernon Nazarene University Bradford A. Jones Westlake, Ohio B.B.A., Ohio University Megan A. Jones Martins Ferry, Ohio B.A., Miami University Nicole B. Joyner-Powell Greensboro, North Carolina B.S., University of North Carolina M.S., Fayetteville State University
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Kathryn M. Jurenovich Warren, Ohio B.S., Bucknell University Andrew J. Jurovcik Kent, Ohio B.S., Ohio University Megan E. Kindred Clyde, Ohio B.S., Ohio Northern University Kimberly A. Klosz Parma, Ohio B.S., Notre Dame College Megan A. Krallman Cincinnati, Ohio B.S., The Ohio State University Kara A. Kwiatkowski Maumee, Ohio B.S., Loyola University Anne P. Lally Cleveland, Ohio B.S., Saint Mary’s College Paul W. Landis North Lima, Ohio B.S., Indiana Wesleyan University Eric J. Landman Chillicothe, Ohio B.S., Ohio University Ryan R. Lauf Napoleon, Ohio B.S., Xavier University Michael H-Q Le Columbus, Ohio B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Alexa R. Leone Chagrin Falls, Ohio B.S., University of Miami Jared M. Lizzi Huron, Ohio B.S., Heidelberg University Neal R. Majumdar Hudson, Ohio B.S., The Ohio State University Jorge L. Malouf Potomac, Maryland B.S., Johns Hopkins University Shawn L. Marein Auburn Township, Ohio B.S., The Ohio State University Maxwell R. Mastroianni Lyndhurst, Ohio B.S., Saint Louis University Thomas C. McClain Westlake, Ohio B.A., Miami University
Mike N. Mehta Columbus, Ohio B.S., The Ohio State University
Jillian L. Pattison Powell, Ohio B.A., Kenyon College
Jerrell L. Mitchell Chula Vista, California B.A., California State University
Ashley K. Patton Ashland, Ohio B.S., University of Findlay
Megan M. Montague Pioneer, Ohio B.S., University of Toledo
Nicholas R. Pettit Loudon, Tennessee B.S., Miami University P.H., The Ohio State University
Luke Montgomery Powell, Ohio B.S., Indiana Wesleyan University Gisland Montour Amityville, New York B.A., Boston University Austin T. Moore Centerville, Ohio B.S., United States Air Force Academy Bethany R. Mullinix Downing, Missouri B.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City David M. Muncy Pickerington, Ohio B.A., Capital University Anne M. Murphy Malvern, Pennsylvania B.A., Case Western Reserve University Julius A. Musenze Plymouth, Minnesota B.S., University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Robert F. Naples Hamden, Connecticut B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University Andrea M. Nicholson Avon Lake, Ohio B.S., Grand Valley State University
Janet N. Pfister Tucson, Arizona B.A., Valparaiso University Michael D. Platt Dayton, Ohio B.S., Xavier University Ante T. Pletikosic Kirtland, Ohio B.A., Case Western Reserve University Jeanette N. Poissant Broadview Heights, Ohio B.S., University of Dayton Monica C. Prasnal Canton, Ohio B.S., Tulane University John F. Prokop Bolivar, Ohio A.S., Kent State University B.S., Walsh University Aung Pyie Forest Hills, New York A.S., La Guardia Community College B.A., M.A., Hunter College Aliaksandr Ramaniuk Brunswick, Ohio B.S., The Ohio State University
Benjamin Niknam Fresh Meadows, New York B.A., New York University
Paul R. Ramey, II South Shore, Kentucky B.A., Shawnee State University B.S., Shawnee State University
Meghan O’Grady Columbus, Ohio B.S., Indiana Wesleyan University
Jared D. Reichfield Columbus, Ohio B.S., The Ohio State University
Enovwo E. Ohwofahworaye Youngstown, Ohio B.S., University of Toledo Pharm.D., University of Toledo
Jennifer S. Reink North Canton, Ohio B.A., University of Akron B.S., University of Akron
Nura E. Orra Cleveland, Ohio B.S., Cleveland State University
Marc D. Richards Chardon, Ohio B.A., Wittenberg University M.B.A., John Carroll University
Hemal A. Patel Sunbury, Ohio B.S., The Ohio State University Rishi Patel Piqua, Ohio B.S., The Ohio State University M.S., University of Cincinnati
Emilee Ritchie Munroe Falls, Ohio B.S., John Carroll University Joey E. Romar Navarre, Ohio B.S., Walsh University
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Lindsey A. Salchli Springboro, Ohio B.S., University of Dayton
Zachary W. Townsend Fairborn, Ohio B.S., University of Notre Dame
Joseph M. Sapoval Delaware, Ohio B.S., Palm Beach Atlantic University
Mallory A. Ucchino Poland, Ohio B.A., Miami University M.S., Youngstown State University
Andrew T. Schaub Northfield, Ohio B.A., The Ohio State University Adam R. Schwalm New Albany, Ohio B.S., Abilene Christian University Christopher J. Schwartz Vienna, West Virginia B.A., University of Richmond Chelsea D. Shepherd Willow Wood, Ohio B.S., Marshall University Jason A. Sherman Beachwood, Ohio B.S., The Ohio State University Jamie M. Siesel Castalia, Ohio B.S., University of Findlay Randy M. Smith Miamisburg, Ohio A.A.S., Air University-Community College of the Air Force A.S., Kettering College of Medical Arts B.S., Wright State University Steven A. Solomon Reading, Ohio B.S., The Ohio State University Nicholas E. Spittle Wooster, Ohio B.A., College of Wooster Robin M. Stem Cincinnati, Ohio B.S., University of Cincinnati Megan A. Stewart Reynoldsburg, Ohio B.S., Purdue University Christopher L. Swyers Mt. Sterling, Ohio B.A., University of Kent at Canterbury, UK M.A., Miami University
Charlotte A. Upwards Carmel, Indiana B.S., Indiana University-Bloomington M.S., Indiana University-Purdue University Zachary D. Vallandingham Springfield, Ohio B.S., Wright State University Andrew Vang Columbus, Ohio B.S., The Ohio State University Nicole K. Van Horne Mayfield Heights, Ohio B.S., Ohio University Joseph E. Vogelgesang Lima, Ohio B.S., The Ohio State University Abby L. Vrable Canfield, Ohio B.S., Saint Mary’s College Amber R. Walker Marysville, Ohio B.S., University of Dayton Abigail R. Weingart Hiram, Ohio B.S., University of Mount Union Devin B. Wheeler Cambridge, Ohio B.S., Ohio University Valerie L. White South Point, Ohio B.S., The Ohio State University B.S.A., The Ohio State University M.P.H., The Ohio State University Aaron S. Wood Newark, Ohio B.S., The Ohio State University Ayesha Yahya Liberty Township, Ohio B.S., Athabasca University
Michael J. Sypert Boardman, Ohio B.S., John Carroll University
Steven A. Zehring Centerville, Ohio B.S., The Ohio State University
Robert Szulawski Lewistown, Pennsylvania B.S., The Ohio State University
Diana D. Zellner Fayetteville, North Carolina B.A., Meredith College
Katelyn E. Tondo-Steele McDonald, Ohio B.S., Saint Mary’s College
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The Phillips Medal of Public Service The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine determined in 1976 that a continuing recognition of the men and women involved in health care, education and public service was long overdue. Therefore, the Phillips Medal was established to be awarded annually. The Phillips Medal of Public Service is named for the late J. Wallace Phillips and Jody Galbreath Phillips, longtime friends of Ohio University. Mr. Phillips was the attorney for John W. Galbreath and Co., Columbus, Ohio. During his distinguished career, he served as president of the Board of Trustees of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, member of the Board of Trustees at Franklin University and trustee of Vanderbilt University. In addition, he was president of the Columbus Rotary Club, a 33rd degree Mason, and a member of The Jockey Club and the Columbus and Ohio Bar Associations. Mrs. Phillips was a graduate of Ohio University, a member and chairman of the Ohio University Board of Trustees, a member of the college’s advisory board, and president or board member of such groups as Twig 99 of Children’s Hospital, First Community Church, Junior League, Buckeye Boys Ranch, Childhood League, Columbus Association of the Performing Arts, the Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts and the Board of Trustees of Doctors Hospital North.
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2012 Phillips Medal of Public Service Award Recipients David L. Bronson, M.D., F.A.C.P. David L. Bronson, M.D., F.A.C.P., is president of Cleveland Clinic Regional Hospitals and president of the American College of Physicians (ACP), the nation’s largest medical specialty organization. He also is a professor of medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Bronson joined the Cleveland Clinic in 1992 as chairman of the department of general internal medicine prior to chairing the division of medical regional practice from 1995 to 2007. Additionally, from 2007 to 2010 he held the position of chairman of the Cleveland Clinic Medicine Institute. Dr. Bronson was elected a fellow of the American College of Physicians in 1994, and has served on its Board of Regents since 2009, completing a term as immediate past chair of the Board of Governors from 2008 to 2009. He was governor of the Ohio Chapter in addition to serving on the Governor’s Advisory Committee. Dr. Bronson has also been a reviewer for Annals of Internal Medicine and an ACP Journal Club commentator. He has served as a member of several National Board of Medical Examiner committees and was co-chairman of the Greater Cleveland United Way campaign in 2003. Dr. Bronson earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine. He completed residencies at the University of Wisconsin and the University of Vermont, where he served as chief resident. Board-certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine, Dr. Bronson’s research interests include delirium, clinical prediction instruments, smoking cessation, patient education, and other primary care practice issues.
Yvette McGee Brown, J.D. Yvette McGee Brown, J.D., in 2011 became the first African American woman to serve as a justice on the Supreme Court of Ohio. The first African American elected to the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Division and Juvenile Branch, Brown led the creation of the family Drug Court and the SMART Program, a truancy and education neglect intervention program. Upon retiring from the bench in 2002, she served as founding president of the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus. The Center is a multi-disciplinary program that co-locates prevention, assessment, treatment, research and advocacy services for children and families experiencing abuse and family violence. She has served on the boards of Ohio University, The Ohio State University Medical Center, the National Council of the OSU Mortiz College of Law, M/I Homes Inc., and Fifth Third Bank of Central Ohio. She is the former chairwoman of the United Way of Central Ohio, The Ohio State University Alumni Association and the YWCA Columbus Board of Directors. In 2008, Justice McGee Brown was inducted into the Ohio Women’s Hall of Fame. Among her many honors, she has received the Champion of Children Award, YWCA Woman of Achievement Award, and several honors from Ohio University and The Ohio State University. A graduate of Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism she earned her Juris Doctorate from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law.
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Past Phillips Medal of Public Service Award Recipients 2011 Recipients Robert S. Juhasz, D.O., Medical Director, Cleveland Clinic’s Willoughby Hills Family Health Center Lois M. Nora, M.D., J.D., M.B.A., Interim President and Dean, The Commonwealth Medical College 2010 Recipients John J. Kopchick, Ph.D., Goll Ohio Eminent Scholar, Ohio University David R. Scholl, Ph.D., President and CEO, Diagnostic Hybrids, Inc. John M. Haseley, J.D., Past Chief of Staff for former Congressman and Governor Ted Strickland 2009 Recipients Eric D. Fingerhut, J.D., Chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents David P. Blom, M.H.A., President and Chief Executive Officer of OhioHealth 2008 Recipients Anne B. Pope, J.D., National Co-chairperson, Appalachian Regional Commission Levente G. Batizy, D.O., Director of Medical Education, South Pointe Hospital Michael I. Opipari, D.O., Chairman, American Osteopathic Association Council on Postdoctoral Training 2007 Recipients John A. Cary, Ohio State Senator for the 17th District Daniel F. Dickriede, D.O. (’87), International Medical Volunteer Fred M. DeGrandis, J.D., CEO of the Western Region, Cleveland Clinic Health System 2006 Recipients Alison A. Clarey, D.O., F.A.C.O.S., Past President, Ohio Osteopathic Association John R. Gimpel, D.O., M.Ed., Vice President for Clinical Skills Testing, National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners Joy Padgett, Ohio State Senator and a Founder of the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio 2005 Recipients Mary Healey-Sedutto, Ph.D., Founder and Director, Hope for a Healthier Humanity Foundation Kathleen A. Rice, R.Ph., M.B.A., President and COO, Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital Barbara Ross-Lee, D.O., Past Dean, Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine 2004 Recipients Anne Womer Benjamin, J.D., Director, Ohio Department of Insurance Boyd W. Bowden II, D.O., Trustee, American Osteopathic Association Roy G. Chew, Ph.D., President, Grandview and Southview Hospitals 2003 Recipients Robert Glidden, Ph.D., President, Ohio University George Thomas, D.O., President-elect, American Osteopathic Association James N. Baird Jr., M.D., Director, Ohio Department of Health 2002 Recipients M. Douglas White, President Pro Tempore, Ohio Senate Eugene A. Oliveri, D.O., Past President, American Osteopathic Association Alan H. Geiger, Ph.D., Assistant to the President, Ohio University 2001 Recipients Reed V. Tuckson, M.D., Senior Vice President, UnitedHealth Group Thomas W. Allen, D.O., Vice President for Health Sciences and Dean, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences Ramdas M. Pai, M.B.B.S., President and Chancellor, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
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2000 Recipients Jo Ann Davidson, Speaker, Ohio House Hope Taft, First Lady of Ohio Douglas L. Wood, D.O., Ph.D., President, American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Richard A. Vincent, M.B.A., Chief Executive Officer, Doctors Hospital Foundation 1999 Recipients Michael S. Dukakis, J.D., Former Democratic Presidential Nominee and Governor of Massachusetts Anita M. Steinbergh, D.O., President, Medical Board of the State of Ohio Jack J. Brill, D.O., First Director of Medical Education, St. John West Shore Hospital (posthumously awarded) Ted Strickland, M.Div., Ph.D., United States Representative 1998 Recipients Janet Voinovich, First Lady of Ohio Virginia Davis Floyd, M.D., M.P.H., Director of Human Development and Reproductive Health, W. K. Kellogg Foundation Norman E. Vinn, D.O., Associate Professor of Family Medicine, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Jesse L. White Jr., Ph.D., Federal Co-chairman, Appalachian Regional Commission David A. Kindig, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Wisconsin Network for Health Policy Research 1997 Recipients Thomas W. Johnson, State Representative Jon F. Wills, Executive Director, Ohio Osteopathic Association Silvana Martino, D.O., Medical Director, Van Nuys Breast Center 1996 Recipients Gloria R. Smith, M.P.H., Ph.D., Vice President for Programs, W. K. Kellogg Foundation Lawrence U. Haspel, D.O., Past President, Association of Osteopathic Directors of Medical Education Arnold R. Tompkins, J.D., Director, Ohio Department of Human Services Fitzhugh S. M. Mullan, M.D., Past Assistant U.S. Surgeon General 1995 Recipients Mary Abel, State Representative Robert B. Black, D.O., Past President, Ohio Osteopathic Association Norman Gevitz, Ph.D., Director of Medical Humanities, University of Illinois College of Medicine Edward A. Sprague, M.D., Former Chief-of-Staff, O’Bleness Hospital Vivian W. Pinn, M.D., Director, Office of Research on Women’s Health, National Institutes of Health 1994 Recipients Marc L. Rivo, M.D., M.P.H., Director, Division of Medicine, Bureau of Health Professions J. Barney Quilter, State Representative George F. Dunigan II, Director of Governmental Affairs, Ohio Osteopathic Association Elsie D. Helsel, Ph.D., Director, Ohio University Center for Human Development 1993 Recipients Frank W. Myers, D.O., Past Dean, Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine W. Douglas Ward, Ph.D., American Osteopathic Association Liaison to the United States Department of Education Sherry R. Arnstein, Executive Director, American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine 1992 Recipients Clay E. Simpson Jr., Ph.D., Director, Division of Disadvantaged Assistance of the Bureau of Health Professions James L. Bruning, Ph.D., Provost, Ohio University Gerald A. Faverman, Ph.D., Founding Dean, Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine Joseph W. Stella, D.O., Past President, American Osteopathic Association
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1991 Recipients Leonard H. Calabrese, D.O., Immunologist and AIDS Researcher Theodore C. Hobbs, D.O., Past President, Ohio Osteopathic Association and American Osteopathic College of Radiology Patrick A. Sweeney, State Representative 1990 Recipients Murray Goldstein, D.O., Director, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health Robert W. Ney, State Senator Jerry A. Zinni, D.O., Founder, Richmond Heights General Hospital 1989 Recipients Jolynn Barry Butler, Former State Representative Albert F. Kelso, Ph.D., Research Professor, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Joseph J. Namey, D.O., Dean, Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine Robert T. Secrest, Former State Senator Charles L. Naylor, D.O., Past President, American Osteopathic Association 1988 Recipients David N. Sundwall, M.D., Administrator, U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration Neal F. Zimmers Jr., State Senator John W. Mulford, D.O., Past President, Ohio Osteopathic Association and Past President, American Osteopathic Association Ray E. Piper, D.O., Past Vice President, Colorado State Board of Medical Examiners Irvin M. Korr, Ph.D., Professor of Medical Education, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine 1987 Recipients Sr. Anne E. Brooks, D.O., Medical Director, Tutwiler (Miss.) Clinic Inc. Sheila Vonder Embse, President, Auxiliary to the American Osteopathic Association Philip Golding, D.O., Past President, Ohio Osteopathic Association Thomas D. Hatch, Director of Health Professions, U.S. Public Health Service 1986 Recipients William G. Anderson, D.O., Director, Office of Governmental Affairs, Detroit Osteopathic Hospital Eugene Branstool, State Senator Richard J. Minor, President and Chief Executive Officer, Grandview Hospital and Medical Center John E. Rauch, D.O., President, Medical Board of the State of Ohio 1985 Recipients Stanley J. Aronoff, State Senator Mary M. Burnett, D.O., Vice Chairman, National Osteopathic Foundation Martin L. Hecht, Past Vice President for University Relations, Ohio University Samuel W. Howe, D.O., Past President, Ohio Osteopathic Association Charles J. Ping, Ph.D., President, Ohio University 1984 Recipients George W. Northup, D.O., Past President, American Osteopathic Association Robert E. Mahn, Past President, American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Ruth Purdy, D.O., Past Chief of Staff, Doctors Hospital John D. Thompson Jr., State Representative 1983 Recipients Theodore F. Classen, D.O., Chief of Staff, Brentwood Hospital Harry B. Crewson Jr., Ph.D., Past President, Ohio University Clarence E. Miller, United States Representative Kenneth P. Moritsugu, M.D., Division of Medicine Director, Public Health Service Richard D. Ruppert, M.D., President, Medical College of Ohio at Toledo
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1982 Recipients Edward P. Crowell, D.O., Executive Director, American Osteopathic Association Robert J. Kromer, D.O., Past President, Ohio Osteopathic Association Richard L. Sims, Administrator, Doctors Hospital, Columbus 1981 Recipients Louis Stokes, United States Representative Ralph Licklider, D.O., Past President, Ohio Osteopathic Association Dale Dodson, D.O., Past President, American Osteopathic Association Paul Gillmor, President, Ohio Senate 1980 Recipients Howard Metzenbaum, United States Senator James O. Watson, D.O., Founder, Doctors Hospital of Columbus Michael Del Bane, Commissioner, Public Utilities Commission of Ohio 1979 Recipients Tom Fries, State Representative John Glenn, United States Senator Donald Siehl, D.O., President, American Osteopathic Association 1978 Recipients J. Richard Costin, D.O., Past President, Ohio Osteopathic Association J. Arnold Finer, D.O., Past President, Ohio Osteopathic Association Max T. Gutensohn, D.O., Distinguished Professor of Internal Medicine, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine Thaddeus P. Kawalek, Ph.D., President, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine 1977 Recipients Philip Adler, D.O., President, American Osteopathic Association Martin Levitt, D.O., Past President, Ohio Osteopathic Association Corwin Nixon, State Representative Oliver Ocasek, President Pro Tempore, Ohio Senate George Tablack, State Representative 1976 Recipients Marjorie Lynch, H.E.W. Under Secretary, U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare Harry Meshel, State Senator Sandy Neufeld, President, Ohio Osteopathic Association Auxiliary James A. Rhodes, Governor of Ohio Vernal G. Riffe Jr., Speaker, Ohio House
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Administration John A. Brose, D.O. Dean Emeritus John F. Blazyk, Ph.D. Associate Dean for Research Nicole Wadsworth, D.O. Interim Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Wayne R. Carlsen, D.O. Interim Associate Dean for Clinical Education Patricia A. Burnett, Ph.D. Assistant Dean, Student Affairs John D. Schriner, Ph.D. Assistant Dean, Admissions Peter A. Bell, D.O. CORE Assistant Dean Andrew K. Culver, D.O. CORE Assistant Dean Nicholas G. Espinoza, D.O. CORE Assistant Dean Jeffrey Hunter, D.O. CORE Assistant Dean Terry A. Johnson, D.O. CORE Assistant Dean Dennis E. Kane, D.O. CORE Assistant Dean Joni M. Koren, D.O. CORE Assistant Dean James E. Preston, D.O. CORE Assistant Dean Ronald J. Russ, D.O. CORE Assistant Dean Philip A. Starr III, D.O. CORE Assistant Dean Anita Steinbergh, D.O. CORE Assistant Dean David L. Tolentino, D.O. CORE Assistant Dean Stevan Walkowski, D.O. CORE Assistant Dean Audrone R. Biknevicius, Ph.D. Chair, Department of Biomedical Sciences
Cynthia Kuttner-Sands, M.D., C.M.D. Chair, Department of Geriatric Medicine/Gerontology David Eland, D.O. Chair, Department of Osteopathic Manipulation Medicine Jack M. Ramey, D.O. Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Karen Montgomery-Regan, D.O. Chair, Department of Pediatrics Michael W. Tomc, D.O. Chair, Department of Specialty Medicine Jacqueline H. Wolf, Ph.D. Chair, Department of Social Medicine Douglas D. Mann, Ph.D. Executive Assistant to the Dean George F. Dunigan, II, B.S. Director of Governmental Affairs Steve S. Davis, Ph.D. Director of Faculty Development Jill Harman, M.Ed. Director of Admissions Laurie Sheridan Lach Director of Alumni Affairs Karoline E. Lane, M.L.S. Director of Communication Al Reed, M.C.T.P. Director of Medical Informatics Kathleen J. Trace, M.H.A. Director of Community Health Programs and Area Health Education Center Alex Westerfelt, Ph.D. Director of Institutional Assessment and Planning Sharon Zimmerman, M.P.A. Interim Director of Medical Development and Executive Director of Alumni Affairs Harvey Schwartz, M.B.A. Executive Director, CORE Kathy Brooks Executive Director, OHF Vision 2020 Grant
Tracy Marx, D.O. Chair, Department of Family Medicine
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Faculty
Craig Chappell, D.O. Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
Huzoor Akbar, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Pharmacology
Xiaozhuo Chen, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Molecular Biology
Jane Balbo, D.O. Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
Anthony Chila, D.O. Emeritus Professor of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Suzanne Ballard, Ph.D. Professor of Social Medicine
Brian Clark, Ph.D. Professor of Neuromuscular Physiology
Allison Batchelor, M.D. Associate Professor of Geriatric Medicine
C. Thomas Clark, D.O. Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Fabian Benencia, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Immunology
Michael Clark, D.O. Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Jeffrey Benseler, D.O. Associate Professor of Radiology
Steven Clay, D.O. Associate Professor of Family Medicine
Mark Berryman, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Cell Biology
Rebecca Code, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Microanatomy
Kathleen Bertuna, D.O. Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Leslie Consitt, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Microanatomy
Bela Bhatt-Koshal, D.O. Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
Kelly Coon, D.O. Assistant Professor of Geriatric Medicine
Joseph Bianco, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Social Medicine
Gary Cordingley, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Neurology
Bonita Biegalke, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Virology
Karen Coschigano, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Molecular/Cellular Biology
Audrone Biknevicius, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences
Peter Coschigano, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Microbiology
John Blazyk, Ph.D Professor of Biochemistry
Stephen Davis, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
Grace Brannan, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
David Drozek, D.O. Assistant Professor of Surgery
Jane Broecker, M.D. Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Krista Duval, D.O. Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
John Brose, D.O. Professor of Family Medicine
Joseph Eastman, Ph.D. Professor of Anatomy
Patricia Burnett, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
Mary Eastman, M.S. Instructor of Biomedical Sciences
Paul Cadamagnani, D.O. Professor of Internal Medicine
David Eland, D.O. Professor of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Timothy Cain, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences
James Foglesong, D.O. Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Wayne Carlsen, D.O. Associate Professor of Geriatrics
Melinda Ford, D.O. Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
Roxanne Cech, M.D. Associate Professor of Family Medicine
Donald Furci, D.O. Associate Professor of Family Medicine
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Jen-Tzer Gau, M.D., Ph.D. Associate Professor of Geriatric Medicine
Cynthia Kuttner-Sands, M.D. Assistant Professor of Geriatric Medicine
Jody Gerome Zuchowski, D.O. Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Sonsoles de LaCalle, M.D., Ph.D. Associate Professor Biomedical Sciences/Director, Advanced Studies
Kenneth Goodrum, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Immunology Mario Grijalva, Ph.D. Professor of Microbiology Aili Guo M.D., Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Endocrinology Jennifer Gwilym, D.O. Assistant Professor of Family Medicine Jane Hamel-Lambert, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Family Medicine Timothy Hogan, D.O. Associate Professor of Family Medicine Joseph Holtel, D.O. Assistant Professor of Family Medicine Siang Lee Hong, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Physiology Frank Horodyski, Ph.D. Professor of Molecular Biology John Howell, Ph.D. Emeritus Associate Professor of Physiology Gillian Ice, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Social Medicine and Biomedical Medicines
Yang Li, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Neuroscience Ramiro Malgor, M.D. Associate Professor of Pathology Doug Mann, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Social Medicine Tracy Marx, D.O. Associate Professor of Family Medicine Jeffrey McAdoo, M.D. Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology Kelly McCall, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Specialty Medicine Mark McGee, M.D. Assistant Professor of Psychiatry Sarah McGrew, R.N., B.S.N. Adjunct Assistant Professor Teferi Mengesha, M.D. Assistant Professor of Nephrology Deborah Meyer, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Geriatric Medicine/Gerontology Karen Montgomery-Reagan, D.O. Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Sharon Inman, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Renal Physiology
Erin Murphy, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Medical Microbiology
Calvin James, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Virology
Jeremiah Nelson, M.D. Assistant Professor of Diabetology
Scott Jenkinson, D.O. Associate Professor of Pathology
Felicia Nowak, M.D., Ph.D. Associate Professor of Endocrinology
Peter Johnson, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry
Patrick O’Connor, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Neuroscience
John Kemerer, D.O. Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
Olivia Ojano-Sheehan, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
Robbin Kirkland, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
Shigeru Okada, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Richard Klabunde, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Physiology
Lenard Presutti, D.O. Associate Professor of Family Medicine
John Kopchick, Ph.D. Professor of Molecular Biology, Goll Ohio Eminent Scholar
Jack Ramey, D.O. Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Katherine Kropf, D.O. Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
Judith Rhue, Ph.D. Professor of Psychosocial Medicine
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Eduardo Robles, D.O. Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
David Stroh, D.O. Associate Professor of Family Medicine
Edwin Rowland, Ph.D. Associate Professor Emeritus of Biomedical Sciences
Richard Sulek, D.O. Associate Professor of Radiology
Gerald Rubin, D.O. Associate Professor Emeritus of Family Medicine
Harold Thompson, D.O. Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine
Dawn Sammons, D.O. Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Linda Tomc, D.O. Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
James Sammons, D.O. Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Michael Tomc, D.O. Associate Professor of Otorhinolaryngology
Edward Schreck, D.O. Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
Geraldine Urse, D.O. Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
John Schriner, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Social Medicine
Nicole Wadsworth, D.O. Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine
Frank Schwartz, M.D. Professor of Endocrinology
Stevan Walkowski, D.O. Assistant Professor of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Jay Shubrook, D.O. Associate Professor of Family Medicine Christopher Simpson, D.O., Ph.D. Professor of Family Medicine Martha Simpson, D.O. Associate Professor of Family Medicine Yuriy Slyvka, M.D., Ph.D. Instructor of Anatomical Sciences Michael Soroka, D.O. Assistant Professor of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Alex Westerfelt, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Family Medicine Susan Williams, Ph.D. Professor of Anatomy Thad Wilson, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Physiology Leon Wince, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Anatomy Lawrence Witmer, Ph.D. Professor of Anatomy
Robert Staron, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Anatomy
Jacqueline Wolf, Ph.D. Professor of Social Medicine
Nancy Stevens, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Anthropology
Lori Woolison Rutter, D.O. Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Kendall Stewart, M.D. Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
Yunpeng Wu, M.D., Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Daryn Straley, D.O. Associate Professor of Family Medicine
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Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Advisory Board APPOINTIVE MEMBERS
STATUTORY MEMBER
Deborah Phillips Bower, A.B. Columbus, Ohio
Roderick J. McDavis, Ph.D. President, Ohio University Athens, Ohio
Roy G. Chew, Ph.D. Dayton, Ohio Norman E. Dewire, D.Min. Powell, Ohio Gregory Hill, D.O. Copley, Ohio Robert Juhasz, D.O. Willoughby Hills, Ohio Kevin B. Lake, D.O. Columbus, Ohio Sheila McHale Bonita Springs, Florida
EX-OFFICIO MEMBER John A. Brose, D.O. Vice Provost for Health Affairs and Dean Emeritus of the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ohio University Athens, Ohio SECRETARY Peter Mather, Ph.D. Secretary to the Board of Trustees, Ohio University Athens, Ohio
Richard A. Vincent, M.B.A. Columbus, Ohio Benedict Weissenrieder, B.S. Athens, Ohio
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