Reflections: 125 Years Through 125 Stories

serves as chief medical officer for Meritus Health.

Christine E. James, DO,

Williamsport, PA, joined the staff at UPMC Williamsport as a psychiatrist.

Scott D. Glassman, PsyD, Cherry Hill, NJ, director, Master of Applied Positive Psychology Program, PCOM, was featured in a prevention.com article titled “Music May Be Just as Powerful as Exercise at Improving Mental Health, Research Says” (March 29, 2022). Hilary S. Haack, DO, Berlin, MD, was the recipient of 2022 American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians New Osteopathic Physician of the Year Award. This award honors physicians who have made significant contributions to family medicine between two and five years after entering the specialty. Aja N. Jackson, DO, Philadelphia, PA, was interviewed for the article “Another Year, Another Variant: COVID-19 Omicron Strain” published by the Delaware State University student-run news publication, the Hornet Newspaper (February 17, 2022).

Asif Jawaid, DO, Marietta,

GA, was featured in Marquis Who’s Who Top Doctors for his outstanding work in the field of cardiology (January 7, 2022). Rebecca B. Lantz, DO, State College, PA, has been appointed as medical director of University Health Services at Pennsylvania State University. Kayla Opalin Cort, DO, Elk Grove, CA, joined the faculty at University of California San Francisco as an assistant professor of clinical radiology.

2014

Thea Gallagher, PsyD,

New York, NY, has joined the Department of Psychiatry at New York University Langone Health as an assistant professor and the digital mental health, outcomes and wellness coordinator.

2015

Carl L. Byrd, III, DO,

Morristown, TN, joined the staff at East Tennessee Center for Orthopaedic Excellence.

Elizabeth A. Palumbo, PsyD,

West Orange, NJ, wrote an article published by Bergen County Moms Inspired Living titled “How to Use Guided Imagery for Increasing Focus During Distracting Days” (March 31, 2022).

Sarah R. Wagner, DO,

Dresser, WI, joined the staff at UPMC Williamsport as a psychiatrist.

2016

Meghan Maloney, PA-C, Hilton Head Island, SC, was profiled by the Hilton Head Monthly Voice in an article titled “The Ladies of Hilton Head Dermatology” (March 31, 2022).

Valerie L. Nguyen, DO,

Anacortes, WA, joined the staff at Island Primary Care – M Avenue as a pediatrician.

Charlie Suero, MS/Psy ’12,

Womelsdorf, PA, was profiled by the Daily Collegian, the student-run newspaper at Pennsylvania State University, in an article titled “Alumnus Uses Penn State Berks Degree as SteppingStone to Make Global Impact” (March 10, 2022). In the article, Mr. Seuro talks about his academic journey and how it led him to pursue his passion of teaching while living abroad in Asia.

2017

Zachary M. Smith, DO,

Tuscaloosa, AL, was featured in an article published by the Times-News titled “Dr. Zach Smith Talks Alternative Payment Model” (February 5, 2022). In this article, Dr. Smith discusses direct primary care as an innovative alternative payment model that has been shown to improve access to high-functioning health care with a simple, flat, affordable membership fee.

2020

Necie Liggeons, MS/ODL,

Philadelphia, PA, deputy chief advancement officer, PCOM, co-authored a book with Carrie Collins, JD, PhD, chief advancement and strategic planning officer, PCOM, titled Development Metrics for Small Shops. Their book is available now through the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). It is part of the CASE Handbook Series, which delivers ideas, insights, tips and advice to help advancement professionals thrive in their careers.

REUNION 2022

For the first time since 2019, the College hosted in-person reunions this spring. To compensate for missed gatherings due to the pandemic, three years’ worth of classes were invited to celebrate. On May 24, alumni from PCOM Georgia’s DO and Pharmacy classes of 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016 and 2017 reunited for an elegant evening of dinner and dancing at the Gas South District in Duluth. On June 4, over 230 DO alumni and guests returned to Philadelphia to mark milestone celebrations. Festivities included a traditional 50th Reunion luncheon; a Class of 1981 Cocktail Reception hosted and planned by Jay S. Feldstein, DO ‘81, president and chief executive officer; and a Reunion Grand Reception for all classes held at Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue.

PCOM Georgia alumni at the Reunion cocktail dinner held at the Gas South District.

The Class of 1972 marks its 50th Reunion. Jay S. Feldstein, DO ‘81, president and CEO, hosts a reception for his class.

IN MEMORIAM

Martin Bisk, DO ’58, Cherry Hill, NJ, April 1, 2022 John C. Bradford Jr., DO ’55, New Holland, PA, January 18, 2022 John F. Callahan, DO ’67, Dallas, PA, May 28, 2022 Eugene Cohen, DO ’56, Cherry Hill, NJ, November 29, 2021 Stanley W. Doe, DO ’49, Tower City, PA, February 23, 2022 Ralph V. Franciosi, DO ’59, Edgewater Park, NJ, April 27, 2022 Frederic J. Friedlin, DO ’56, Pitman, NJ, April 16, 2022 Jerry W. Haston, DO ’78, Laverock, PA, April 1, 2022 Walter F. Keller, DO ’76, Portland, ME, March 24, 2022 P. Denis Kuehner, DO ’65, Sanibel, FL, January 27, 2002

SAUL JECK, DO, FACOOG

Elkins Park, PA, June 16, 2022

Dr. Jeck retired from the College in June 2015, and was named professor emeritus. For 41 years, he served as professor and chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and director of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency program. During his tenure, PCOM’s OB/GYN residency program grew from four to nearly 30 residents.

As a private obstetrics and gynecology practitioner, Dr. Jeck held hospital staff appointments at PCOM Hospital, City Line; Parkview Hospital; Delaware Valley Osteopathic Hospital; Lower Bucks Hospital; the Medical College of Pennsylvania; Mercy-Fitzgerald Hospital; and Roxborough Memorial Hospital. During his illustrious career, he delivered over 13,000 babies and performed surgery on tens of thousands of patients. Dr. Jeck provided exceptional health care along with his two mentors, partners and longtime friends, the late Emanuel Fliegelman, DO ’42, and the late Simon M. Lubin, DO ’38, MD.

Dr. Jeck served the osteopathic profession as president of the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists and as a member of many professional associations.

Dr. Jeck was lauded time and time again as a teacher and mentor. Among his many awards, he was named to the American Osteopathic Association Mentor Hall of Fame. At PCOM, he received the Emanuel Fliegelman, DO, Humanitarian Award, was a two-time recipient of the Christian R. & Mary F. Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award, and was a recipient of the O. J. Snyder Memorial Medal.

Dr. Jeck was also an accomplished violinist who played alongside eventual members of the Philadelphia Orchestra. M. Lee Loser, DO ’52, Harrisburg, PA, April 15, 2022 Anthony V. Marturano, DO ’57, Glendale, CA, January 28, 2022 Alan Lewis Menkes, DO ’67, Murrieta, CA, March 29, 2022 Stanley M. Poleck, DO ’69, Detroit, MI, January 8, 2022 Danette M. Reid, MS/ODL ’14, Glenside, PA, May 29, 2022 Robert Sinnott, DO ’85, Lansdale, PA, May 25, 2022 Milton D. Soiferman, JD, DO ’78, Lake Worth, FL, May 16, 2021 James P. Tierney, DO ’64, Palm City, FL, October 19, 2021 Robert A. Sunseri, DO ’78, McDonald, PA, August 12, 2018

THEODORE PAUL MAUER, DO ’62, FAOCOO–HNS,

Philadelphia, PA, March 14, 2022

For over four decades, Dr. Mauer served PCOM as chairman of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Oro-Facial Plastic Surgery and as an attending physician/ consultant, medical director, chairman of the professional staff, chairman of the Quality Assurance Committee, and chairman of the Executive Committee of the (now closed) Hospital of PCOM. The longtime program director of the College’s ENT residency training program, he trained over 50 residents now in practice across the nation. He retired from the College in October 2018.

Dr. Mauer was on staff in the otolaryngology and allergy departments at Main Line Health – Lankenau Medical Center for many years.

He held executive posts in the Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery (president), the Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology (vice president) and the Philadelphia Laryngological Society (president). He served as a member of many professional societies and associations.

In recognition of his dedicated clinical service, Dr. Mauer was honored with numerous community, professional and teaching awards, including the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching.

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