CLASS NOTES
1967
Ronald R. Blanck, DO, Fenwick Island, DE, and Pam Ruoff, PCOM senior manager of alumni special services, continued their journey on the Appalachian Trail toward Maine. Their latest trip centered on hiking the trail in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania.
1968
James C. Giudice, DO, Haddonfield, NJ, was honored by Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (RowanSOM) with an endowed scholarship in his name. Dr. Giudice is one of RowanSOM’s founding faculty members. The scholarship will be awarded to a RowanSOM fourth-year medical student who is in the top quarter of the class, has financial need and intends to pursue internal medicine or a specialty within the field.
1970
David H. Ahner, DO, Hazleton, PA, is happily retired after a varied career in psychiatry that included clinical leadership and psychiatric supervision at a medical center, private practice, psychiatric consultations at multiple hospitals, psychiatric work in a community mental health center and state mental hospital, and psychiatric work in a state correctional institution. Dr. Ahner also received lifetime membership to the American Psychiatric Association, the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society and the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association.
1972
Matthew F. Gutowicz, Jr., DO, La Quinta, CA, has been semiretired since 2014. Dr. Gutowicz serves on the advisory committee of Radiology International, an organization that conducts CME conferences for radiologists twice a year all over the world. Dr. Gutowicz is also a partner in two restaurants, Pacifica Seafood in Palm Desert and La Quinta Cliffhouse, both of which were named to Open Table’s list of 100 Best Al Fresco Restaurants in America 2019.
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1976
Kenneth J. Veit, DO, MBA, provost, senior vice president for academic affairs, dean, PCOM, Lafayette Hill, PA, traveled with his wife, Cindy, and Pam Ruoff, PCOM senior manager of alumni special services, to Sicily, where they bicycled across the island. Dr. Veit is an avid bike rider, enjoying many different trails in the United States and abroad.
1977
career-long commitment to hyperbaric medicine through excellence in education, application of therapy, research, forward-thinking and leadership. David F. Scaccia, DO, Kittery, ME, was inaugurated as president of the Maine Osteopathic Association for 2019–2021 at the association’s annual convention in June 2019. Dr. Scaccia currently practices as a private occupational medicine consultant in Kittery.
Linda P. Augelli-Hodor, DO, Bethlehem, PA, was the recipient of the Pennsylvania Medical Society’s Everyday Hero Award for October 2019. As the award recipient, Dr. Augelli-Hodor was the subject of an article on the Pennsylvania Medical Society’s website titled “Appreciation from Patients Makes Medicine Worthwhile for This Bethlehem, Pa. Physician” (October 3, 2019). Dr. Augelli-Hodor is an internist with Lehigh Valley Physician Group.
1981
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1982
Mark Rosenberg, DO, Denville, NJ, was named the 2020 president of the American College of Emergency Physicians. Dr. Rosenberg is chair of emergency medicine at St. Joseph’s Health in Patterson where he also serves as the hospital’s chief innovation officer.
1979
Gordon R. Eck, DO, Honey Brook, PA, was granted the title of fellow from the Center for Christian Leadership on April 12, 2019. Dr. Eck also received a Doctor of Ministry degree from Southern Evangelical Seminary on May 4, 2019. Currently, Dr. Eck serves as medical director of Abraxas Academy, a juvenile detention center in Berks County.
1980
Albert J. Belli, Jr., DO, Voorhees, NJ, was named Inspira Health’s Physician of the Year. Thomas M. Bozzuto, DO, Albany, GA, was awarded the 2019 Eric P. Kindwall Award of Excellence in Hyperbaric Medicine. The award is given to an individual who demonstrates
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Richard Gonzalez, DO, Clermont, FL, was the subject of an article in the West Orange Times and Observer titled “Answering the Call: Rev. Dr. Richard Gonzalez Tends to Both the Spiritual and Physical Needs of the Community” (September 5, 2019). Dr. Gonzalez was ordained as a priest in the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida. Gregory S. Gelburd, DO, Charlottesville, VA, wrote an article for the Daily Progress titled “Washington Must Block Prescription Price-Gouging” (March 24, 2019). Janice A. Knebl, DO, MBA, Fort Worth, TX, was admitted to the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine 2019–2020 Osteopathic Health Policy Fellowship.
1983
Thomas A. Boyle, DO, Elmhurst, IL, earned an executive MBA in healthcare from Saint Joseph’s University. Howard A. Hassman, DO, Berlin, NJ, merged his company, Hassman Research Institute, with CNS Network to form Apex Innovative Sciences, Inc. The combination allows both companies to coordinate best practices in research and clinical quality, compliance and participant coordination while benefiting from bi-coastal operations. Dr. Hassman serves as chief executive officer of the company.
1984
Mark G. Odorizzi, DO, Williamsport, PA, wrote an article for the Express titled “Limit Screen Time to Get Kids Moving This Summer” (June 2019). Dr. Odorizzi practices at Susquehanna Pediatrics in South Williamsport.
1985
Thomas Costello, Jr., DO, New Hope, PA, was elected to serve as president of the American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiologists. Kenneth B. Pugar, DO, Spring Valley, OH, joined Clinton Memorial Hospital’s Clinton Neurological Services as a neurologist.
1986
Charles J. Harvey, Jr., DO, Hollidaysburg, PA, earned the Certified Physician Executive certification through the American Association for Physician Leadership. The certification indicates that Dr. Harvey has achieved superior levels of professional excellence and management dedication while also demonstrating effective health care industry knowledge and leadership skills. Dr. Harvey is the medical director of UPMCElite Orthopedics. John M. Kauffman, Jr., DO, Buies Creek, NC, assumed his new role as founding dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Duquesne University. Scott J. M. Lim, DO, Erie, PA, is serving as the president of the Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Lim remains in private solo dermatology practice in Erie and is proud of his son, Geoffrey, who completed a fellowship in Mohs surgery, and his daughter, Lauren, who is a nurse practitioner in dermatology. Dr. Lim volunteers time educating medical students, interns and residents and remains a clinical adjunct professor of dermatology at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.
1987
Joan M. Grzybowski, DO, assistant professor, family medicine, PCOM, Conshohocken,
