ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND 2022 FALL MEDICINE
MEMORY BOOK MD Classes of 1972 and 1997
ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND 2022 FALL MEDICINE
CLASS OF 1972
UI ROY J. AND LUCILLE A. CARVER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
In Memory of 1972 Class Members
Thomas E. Berstrom
Edward D. Brasted
Philip J. Dahlberg III
Joseph W. Davis
Allan W. Geis
Paul G. Goellner
Kent H. Grieshaber
Patrick J. Rowan
Henry Y. Sasaki Jr.
James H. Simmons Jr.
David A. Speers
Robert C. Thompson
Richard R. Todd
Stephen P. Youngberg
HERB C. BASTOW, 72MD
Columbia, MO
Retired, 2000 | herb_bastow@hotmail.com Spouse: Susan, Children: 2
Graduate Medical Education
Residency Institution: KU Medical Center
Residency Specialty: Urology
Practice Specialty: Urology
How has the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine contributed to your life/work?
It taught me how to be a doctor and a lifelong learner.
Favorite memory of your time at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine: I broke my leg in a motorcycle accident at the start of my junior year. I thought I would have to drop out but I made it through 14 weeks of clinical rotations on crutches and that propelled me to being elected senior class president (classmates felt sorry for me). I got to deal with the psych rotation snafu, introduce Dean Eckstein at the Aesculapian Frolic, and lead the class in for our graduation (i.e., I was first in our class--literally). I made some very dear friends during those years.
Most memorable professor and why?
Dr. Lewis January, cardiology. Great teacher and taught by encouragement instead of humiliation and disparagement.
Dr. Jack Moyers, anesthesia.
He hired me to work a 6-week stint beginning in October of 1970 (One day after my motorcycle accident). He paid me even though I was unable to work and recruited me heavily for his residency. Wrote me a great letter of recommendation. Just a great guy!
Which people or places do you remember the most about your days in Iowa City?
Our golf group at Finkbine was John Hensing, Lee Endsley, Delos Hansen and me. We played a team game and the losers had to buy red cream soda for the winners. Our social circle was expanded to include Ray Emerson, Leo Milleman, George Stamos, Phil Woodward, John Fieselman, Bill Owen, Ron Benscoter, Dick McKinley, Jim Vogel, Dan Bohle, and Jim Hall, plus many others too numerous to mention.
What is something your classmates might find uniquely interesting about you?
I was a lot smarter than I looked.
Tell us about your service to the University of Iowa (volunteer boards, community-based educator, etc.):
I helped to recruit attendees for some of the early reunions. I haven’t been asked in more recent years. I assume they lost track of who was Senior Class President.
What are your current activities and interests (hobbies, travels, etc.)?
Golf, medical missions, bulldozer and backhoe operator.
List any current civic, community, or volunteer activities: HOA board vice president in AZ.
Other information:
I spent six years doing locum tenens in Hawaii after I retired. It was great fun and a great cultural learning experience. I still have some great friends on Oahu and Maui.
MD
Class of 1972 University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
RONALD R. BENSCOTER, 72MD
Ponte Vedra, FL
Retired, 2018 | ronbenscoter@gmail.com | 352-220-1801
Spouse: Helen Perry, Children: 4
Graduate Medical Education
Practice Specialty: Emergency Medicine
Briefly describe your professional history, appointments (i.e., hospital, administration, academic, government) and significant accomplishments:
• ER doc at Mercy Hospital from 1973 to 1982.
• Level 2 trauma center at Cox Hospital in Springfield, MO, from 1982 to 2007.
• Ship Physician for Holland America Lines from 2008 to 2018.
How has the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine contributed to your life/work?
I have always felt that my education at the UI was as good or better than any of my many colleagues through the years. I believe that much of the success I’ve had is a result of my years in Iowa City. I have left behind a legacy of medical providers. My son is a urologist, my daughter is a family practice doctor, a nephew is an ENT, another nephew and stepdaughter are NPs, a niece and another stepdaughter are RNs. I like to think that all these great people were influenced by my years at the University of Iowa.
Favorite memory of your time at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine:
I was going to quit medical school during the first semester of the sophomore year. I had no point of reference, as no one in my family had ever gone to college. I went over to tell my best friend, Charlie Gates, about my decision, and he talked me into sticking out the semester. Next semester came along, and lo and behold, I liked the clinical aspect of school. Thanks to Charlie and Sarah, I’ve had a wonderful life and a fulfilling career.
Most memorable professor and why?
Dr. Ted Chapler. I loved the way he taught and related to his students. Ted and I became friends, and my memories of our times together are vivid and always bring a smile to my face.
Which people or places do you remember the most about your days in Iowa City?
Joe’s was the place to meet. Great memories of the Highlander where I worked as a bartender all through medical school.
What is something your classmates might find uniquely interesting about you?
Probably my nine years as a ship’s physician. My wife and I got to literally travel the world. It was a great time in our lives and a wonderful way to end my career.
What are your current activities and interests (hobbies, travels, etc.)?
The main thrust in our lives is our interaction with our eight grandkids. We try to have each of them spend some time with us at our Florida home. I still play golf, not very well, swim and ride my bike.
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
MD Class of 1972
LEE G. ENDSLEY, 72MD
Decatur, IL
Retired, 2007 | wewemd@mac.com | 217-433-1447
Spouse: Pamela, Children: 3
Graduate Medical Education
Residency Institution: University of Iowa
Residency Specialty: Urology Practice Specialty: General Urology
Briefly describe your professional history, appointments (i.e., hospital, administration, academic, government) and significant accomplishments:
• Practiced general urology, 1978-2007
• St. Mary’s Hospital Administration, Director of Community Relations and Recruiting, and Board member 2009-2015
• Scholar in Residence, Millikin University School of Nursing, 2009
• Professor in Residence, Richland Community College, Nursing Program, 2009
• Associate Clinical Professor, Southern Illinois University, Urology Department, 1979-2007
How has the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine contributed to your life/work?
I cannot imagine having a better college experience or better education than at Iowa! I was there 14 years while receiving my BS, MS, MD, and urology residency training. What a great time. Over the years, I have been in many situations working with physicians who trained at medical schools across the country. An Iowa graduate can compete favorably with them all!
Favorite memory of your time at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine: Way too many to count!
Most memorable professor and why?
Charles Hawtrey, MD, Professor of Urology. He had gone through the same program and knew the pressure points. He was demanding, but fair. He took the time to get to know the residents as individual human beings.
Which people or places do you remember the most about your days in Iowa City?
SAE house, baseball field, Field House, Kinnick Stadium, Joe’s, Doc’s, and The Airliner.
What is something your classmates might find uniquely interesting about you?
I played on the Illinois high school state basketball championship team that beat Chicago Carver, who had Cazzie Russell and Jerry Jones (who played at Iowa for four years). I was co-captain of the 1967 Iowa Hawkeye baseball team.
What are your current activities and interests (hobbies, travels, etc.)?
Kids, grandkids, and golf.
MD
Class of 1972 University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
JOHN F. FIESELMANN, 72MD
Iowa City, IA
Retired, 2016 | john-fieselmann@uiowa.edu | 319-321-5968
Spouse: Randee, Children: 1
Graduate Medical Education
Residency Institution: University of Iowa Residency Specialty: Internal Medicine Fellowship: Pulmonary Medicine Practice Specialty: Pulmonary Medicine
Briefly describe your clinical and research area(s) of interest:
Clinical pulmonary medicine and teaching. Research into intensive care delivery in rural areas, rapid response teams, and clinical outreach.
Briefly describe your professional history, appointments (i.e. hospital, administration, academic):
• 1978-1985 Clinical faculty at Iowa Methodist IM residency program
• 1985-1988 Chief of Medicine at VAMC in Des Moines
• 1988-2016 Assistant professor, associate professor, and Professor of Medicine at the University of Iowa. During this time, I developed the Outreach Program for the College of Medicine, provided oversite for the clinics at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinic, and led a third year medical student clerkship.
What awards/honors have you received during your medical career?
Multiple teaching awards. Clinician of the Year Award.
How has the UI College of Medicine contributed to your life/work?
The UI College of Medicine gave me a wonderful background to launch my career. I was blessed with wonderful mentors who taught me how to think and teach.
Favorite memory of your time at the UI College of Medicine:
I do not have a favorite memory. We had a wonderful class with individuals who were willing to share their knowledge. I think we all enjoyed the time that Richard Freeman picked on George Stamos during a renal physiology class. We were all thankful that George took the brunt of the questions that none of us knew. The forensic pathology lecture by Earl Rose was particularly graphic.
Most memorable professor and why?
Dr. Hal Richerson in Allergy and Immunology was a great mentor. He truly took pleasure in his students’ successes.
What people or places do you remember the most about your days in Iowa City?
My tank partners, my AKK roommates, and colleagues from medical school, residency, and fellowship were the people I most remember.
What is something your classmates might find uniquely interesting about you?
I enjoy birdwatching in retirement.
Tell us about your service to the University of Iowa (volunteer boards, community-based educator, etc.):
I have participated in several University of Iowa campaigns and strongly support the University of Iowa Stanley Art Museum.
What are you current activities and interests (hobbies, travels, etc.)?
Birding, travel, bridge, fishing, sailing, and tennis.
List any current civic, community, or volunteer activities: Serve on several boards, moderator of our church, president of the Colony Condominium, vice-president of the Okoboji Protective Association.
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine MD Class of 1972
LAWRENCE W. FINNEY, 72MD
Winchester, CA
Retired, 2000 | finneylw@gmail.com | 951-599-0046
Spouse: Marilyn, Children: 2
Graduate Medical Education
Residency Institution: University of South Dakota
Residency Specialty: Family Medicine
Practice Specialty: Family Medicine
Briefly describe your clinical and research area(s) of interest:
I loved ALL aspects of family medicine... cradle to the grave care of families. By the time I retired, I was providing pregnancy care to young women I had delivered years prior who were now married and having children of their own... majorly satisfying.
Briefly describe your professional history, appointments (i.e., hospital, administration, academic, government) and significant accomplishments:
• Alpha Omega Alpha recipient at the University of Iowa
• South Dakota Family Doctor of the Year (1992)
• President of South Dakota Academy of Family Physicians Mid ‘90s.
• Joined a group of nine other physicians after board certification. We grew the group to over 120 MDs. I served the group during my last three years of employment in an administrative role as medical director.
How has the UI College of Medicine contributed to your life/work?
It provided me with an outstanding medical education. I had spent four years in the U.S. Navy after high school. I applied to five medical schools during my junior year of college and was accepted at three, including Iowa. I was married, had two children, and ended up being the second oldest member of the Class of ‘72, entering medical school at 28 years of age. I was driven to succeed and graduate, with a young family depending on me. I spent most evenings studying, which was rewarded by graduating in the top 5% of my class.
Favorite memory of your time at the UI College of Medicine: Iowa City and Coralville, where we lived had lots of fun things to do. I still cherish my friendships with classmates and spouses, many of whom we correspond with each Christmas. The summer between my freshman and sophomore years, I travelled daily to Muscatine and surveyed migrant labor camps there along with my classmate, Harry Mihm. We ended up writing a summary/report of the conditions, which went to the Iowa Legislature and resulted in marked improvement in housing, sanitation, etc. We provided health services to migrants on Friday nights in Muscatine at a local church.
Most memorable professor and why?
Dr. George Pennick, pathologist. I combined a two-month elective time from both my junior and senior years and spent it in pathology, doing autopsies and clinical path. It was a fantastic way to see the result of disease processes in situ. I nearly chose pathology as a future specialty, but knew I was “patient-oriented” and loved clinical contact with patients day-to-day.
What people or places do you remember the most about your days in Iowa City?
I remember great breaded pork tenderloins at a drive-in on old Highway 6 west of Coralville. My wife worked from day one when we hit Coralville as executive secretary to Dr. Fred Harcleroad, President, American College Testing, located in eastern Iowa City, just south of I-80. We enjoyed visiting the Amana Colonies on a regular basis.
What is something your classmates might find uniquely interesting about you?
I have a long-time love of bluegrass music and during my sophomore year bought a used late-1920s Gibson Mastertone five-string banjo for $150, which I taught myself to “somewhat” play over several years. I ended up selling the instrument for about what I paid for it several years later. Today that instrument is a “classic” and much in-demand for MUCH bigger prices... oh, well!
MD Class of 1972 University of Iowa Carver College of MedicineDELOS D. HANSEN, 72MD
Prescott, WI
Retired, 2015 | ddh861@gmail.com | 563-940-0141
Spouse: Jeri, Children: 3
Graduate Medical Education
Residency Institution: University of Iowa Residency Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology Practice Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Briefly describe your professional history, appointments (i.e., hospital, administration, academic, government) and significant accomplishments?
• Internship Maricopa County Hospital, Phoenix, AZ
• Flight surgeon Edwards AFB, Edwards, CA
• Practice Ob-Gyn 1978-2010 Quad Cities, IA
• Part-time physician Genesis Wound and Hyperbaric Institute, Davenport, IA, 2010-2015
How has the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine contributed to your life/work?
I was provided with a sound education enabling me to grow and achieve the career choice I made many years before. Along the way I met many friends and colleagues.
Favorite memory of your time at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine: I loved my rotation in obstetrics and gynecology and knew that was my career calling.
Most memorable professor and why: Dr. William Keettel, Chair, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, as a role model and mentor.
Which people or places do you remember the most about your days in Iowa City?
So many! Great friends made in class and outside. Parties. Experience in all the rotations. The influence of the Vietnam War. The drama of the matching program. Getting married and having a partner with whom to share the path.
What is something your classmates might find uniquely interesting about you?
I still cherish my rural roots. We live in rural Wisconsin overlooking the Mississippi River with miles of view. We have nine grandchildren whom we cherish.
Tell us about your service to the University of Iowa (volunteer boards, community-based educator, etc.):
For years practice served as community-based educators for rotating OB-GYN residents from the University of Iowa OB-GYN department.
What are your current activities and interests (hobbies, travels, etc.)?:
Family, yard, fishing, friends.
What are your current activities and interests (hobbies, travels, etc.)?:
Volunteer president of local homeowners’ association for two years.
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
MD Class of 1972
JAMES P. INGVOLDSTAD, 72MD
Atlanta, GA
Retired, 2018 | jpi6@hotmail.com | 404-550-1895
Spouse: Jan McAlister, Children: 3
Graduate Medical Education
Residency Institution: University of Iowa Residency Specialty: OB-GYN
Briefly describe your professional history, appointments (i.e., hospital, administration, academic, government) and significant accomplishments:
• 1972-73 Rotating Internship; McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD
• 1973-76 OB-GYN residency at Iowa
• 1976-78 Practiced OB-GYN at Andrews AFB, Washington, DC
• 1978-93 Practiced OB-GYN in Sioux Falls, SD
• 1993-2014 Practiced OB-GYN in Atlanta, GA
Which awards/honors have you received during your medical career?
The general medical education at Iowa prepared me to care for my patients’ needs in OB-GYN and all areas of medicine.
Favorite memory of your time at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine?
Making rounds on the wards with only curtains separating the patients’ beds. There was a true sense of community among the patients who could easily overhear our conversations and subsequently they cared for each other.
Most memorable professor and why?:
William Keettel. He was kind, knowledgeable, an astute clinician, and able administrator. He cared about the well-being of his patients and residents.
What are your current activities and interests (hobbies, travels, etc.)?
I have taken some writing classes and published a book, Road Trip, highlighting some stories from my 20 years of going to Haiti.
List any current civic, community and volunteer activities?
I contribute time and effort to La Gonave Haiti Partners and Childspring International. I serve on the session of our church.
MD Class of 1972 University of Iowa Carver College of MedicineERIK J. JANSSON, 72MD
McKinleyville, CA
Retired, 2022 | erik.jansson47@gmail.com | 707-498-9188
Spouse: Toni, Children: 6
Graduate Medical Education
Residency Institution: UC San Francisco
Residency Specialty: Ophthalmology
Briefly describe your clinical and research area(s) of interest.
General Ophthalmology
Briefly describe your professional history, appointments (i.e., hospital, administration, academic, government) and significant accomplishments:
• Rotating internship, ophthalmology residency, Valley Medical Center, Fresno, CA
• Emergency medicine practice for three years
• Ophthalmology for 41 years in Arcata, CA. Retired May 26, 2022
• Surgery department chief, chief of staff
• Humboldt County Medical Society director, state society representative
How has the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine contributed to your life/work?
The value of my education at The University of Iowa cannot be overestimated! I prize my career in medicine through which I have been privileged to serve my patients without regards to social standing or financial circumstances. The foundation of both my technical skills and my social values was established in Iowa City!
Favorite memory of your time at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine?
Wearing a white coat for the first time, and gradually growing into it!
Most memorable professor and why?
We had so many remarkable profs it is a difficult choice, but I’ll say Dr. Metcalf, our Gross Human Anatomy professor. His presentations, manner, and the subject matter itself graciously and powerfully introduced us to the reality of our chosen career.
Which people or places do you remember the most about your days in Iowa City?
All my Phi Rho Sigma classmates and the camaraderie we shared. Sitting with Dirk Wassner in the doctors’ cafeteria, knowing everyone in the room was a doctor at some stage of development, and joking about what occupation might suit them if they were not an MD.
What is something your classmates might find uniquely interesting about you?
In addition to my medical career, I own five health clubs in Humboldt County, CA, and I was in two movies as a photo double/stunt man and background artist, The Lost World, and The Majestic
What are your current activities and interests (hobbies, travels, etc.)?
Fitness, gardening, and recreation that does not involve gasoline.
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine MD Class of 1972
EARL DAVID KEMP, 72MD
Sioux Falls, SD
Retired, 2018 | ekemp0646@gmail.com | 605-940-9479
Spouse: Kathy, Children: 3
Graduate Medical Education
Residency Institution: McKennan Hospital
Residency Specialty: Family Medicine Fellowship: Tuberculosis Management Practice Specialty: Family Medicine
Briefly describe your clinical and research area(s) of interest: Practice and teaching of full-spectrum family medicine and preparing physicians for practice in rural communities of the upper Midwest.
Tuberculosis prevention and treatment was a special interest since med school.
Patient education and decision making shared with patients and their families remains highly important to me.
Briefly describe your professional history, appointments (i.e., hospital, administration, academic, government) and significant accomplishments:
My first two years in practice were in a two-person partnership, followed by six years in a multi-specialty group. In both settings I was able to provide full-spectrum care of patients, involving care of all ages, including obstetrics, and in all settings: clinic, hospitals, nursing homes, and home care. During those years, I was given the opportunity to take advanced training in tuberculosis management and became a TB clinician for the SD Department of Health for the eastern part of our state. In that role, I held monthly clinics and provided consultation in care of TB as requested. Teaching medical and nursing students and family medicine residents about TB was part of that package, too.
After eight years of private practice and serving as a clinical preceptor for students and residents, I joined the Sioux Falls Family Medicine Residency Program as a full-time faculty member. Throughout this time, I continued managing my own patients two days a week, and hospital care as needed. I also continued my role as a Tuberculosis Clinician for the State of SD Department of Health.
A couple of years after joining the residency faculty, I became its third program director and continued in that capacity until the year before my first retirement in 2015.
A few months later, I was recruited by the Good Samaritan Society to provide medical direction to a remote health monitoring service they were developing, with the goal of helping them gain accreditation for the program. I retired from that program in 2018.
I was a member of the medical staffs of both McKennan (now Avera McKennan) hospital and Sioux Valley (now Sanford) hospital in Sioux Falls throughout my career. I was also Associate Professor of Family Medicine for the University of South Dakota (now Sanford) School of Medicine. I now have emeritus standing with each of those.
Which people or places do you remember the most about your days in Iowa City?
Having done a four-year undergraduate pre-med curriculum in Iowa City there are far too many such memories to relate. However, perhaps the most outstanding was meeting my bride-to-be in Quantitative Analysis Chemistry my junior year. (We were married the week after undergrad commencement, the summer before med school.)
Productions at Hancher Auditorium and plays put on by the Art Department in the old theater were fond memories. And I haven’t forgotten the Purple Cow!
The medical student publication, “Borborygmi,” and, of course, Aesculapian Follies.
MD Class of 1972 University of Iowa Carver College of MedicineROBERT M. LANG, 72MD
Bogart, GA
Retired, 2005 | rbrt.lang@gmail.com
Spouse: Janelle, Children: 2
Graduate Medical Education
Residency Institution: University of Iowa Residency Specialty: Ophthalmology
Favorite memory of your time at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine:
My fondest memory of medical school is when we were heading from a lecture in med labs to physiology lecture in the pharmacy building with Dirk (I hope I remember his name correctly) singing “You tote that barge, you lift that bale, you get a little drunk, and you land in physiology lecture.”
University of Iowa Carver College of MedicineMD Class of 1972
JOHN C. LEE, 72MD
Decatur, IL
leedec@aol.com | 217-423-9000
Children: 1
MD
Graduate Medical Education
Residency Institution: University of Iowa
Residency Specialty: Ophthalmology
Fellowship: Pediatric Ophthalmology
Fellowship Subspecialty: Glaucoma
Practice Specialty: General Ophthalmology
Briefly describe your professional history, appointments (i.e., hospital, administration, academic, government) and significant accomplishments: Private practice.
How has the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine contributed to your life/work:
The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine led me in a most positive direction, the metamorphosis from a tadpole to a frog, and gave me the chance to become a leapfrog. From mechanical engineering (gross work) to fine hand skills. Thus, I can help people restore vision, regain function, and transform their lives.
Favorite memory of your time at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine?
The clinical years. I thoroughly enjoyed rotating through the specialty areas. Many good friendships developed during that time. I continue to appreciate their friendship, support, and encouragement.
Most memorable professor and why?
Dean Woodrow Morris, Dean of Student Affairs, for his support and encouragement. Dr. Richard Caplan, Chairman of the Selection Committee and dermatologist, examined and reviewed my application. His interview lasted all afternoon with many “thorny” questions. Dr. Kenneth MacDonald was my pre-med advisor. These three men are the reason I got into medical school. Dr. Emory Warner (pathology) and Dr. Snyder
Class of 1972 University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
(microbiology) spark good memories from medical school. In ophthalmology, Drs. H. Stanley Thompson and Frederick C. Blodi were most memorable. They encouraged and challenged me.
Which people or places do you remember the most about your days in Iowa City?
The Airliner and Joe’s Place in downtown Iowa City. After many long hours, on Fridays, I would walk up the hill to “quench” my brain. I remember gross anatomy lab where pigeons made “spooky” scratching sounds as they attempted to walk on the metal roof just outside of the lab.
What is something your classmates might find uniquely interesting about you?
In 2019, I built a walk-in eye model to educate and give back to community members. The seven-foot eye model is on display at the Children’s Museum of Illinois in Decatur.
Tell us about your service to the University of Iowa (volunteer boards, community-based educator, etc.)?
During the Covid pandemic, along with H. Stanley Thompson, MD, I put together the 42-year accumulation of material and wrote Ophthalmology at Iowa: The Founding and the History of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Iowa in Iowa City
What are your current activities and interests (hobbies, travels, etc.)?
Gardening, flying.
List any current civic, community, or volunteer activities: Blindness Prevention Project. I formed a nonprofit (Midwest Sight Foundation) to go out to the community to give presentations and/or perform intraocular pressure screening for glaucoma. We give presentations to service clubs, church groups, airline pilot organizations, family reunions, and more throughout Illinois and Indiana.
JAY M. LIPKE, 72MD
Little Rock, AR
jlipke@orthoarkansas.com | 501-786-2624
Spouse: Leslie, Children: 4
Graduate Medical Education
Residency Institution: UAMS Residency Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Practice Specialty: TKA’s
Briefly describe your clinical and research area(s) of interest:
Principal investigator/sub-investigator for orthopedic studies starting in 2006 through 2020.
Briefly describe your professional history, appointments (i.e., hospital, administration, academic, government) and significant accomplishments?
After completing my orthopedic residency, I joined Orthopedic Associates in Little Rock which was a three- to five-man group at that time. We got along famously and had a company RV. One of my partners had started flying to outlying clinics and I eventually got in to flying to an outlying clinic myself. Over years I acquired almost 5,000 hours in the air. Our group merged with three other groups to form Orthoarkansas PA.
Which awards/honors have you received during your medical career?
President of Arkansas Orthopedic Association, President of Orthoarkansas PA.
How has the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine contributed to your life/work?
Given me a solid floor to find what I wanted to do with my MD degree.
Favorite memory of your time at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine: Graduation.
Most memorable professor and why: Dr. Ponseti teaching clubfoot treatment. I had an engineering MS and liked fixing things. I knew orthopedic surgery was down the road.
Which people or places do you remember the most about your days in Iowa City?
Playing handball at noon across the street from the med school, doing autopsies in my last two years, playing flag football in the fall, jumping in the Cedar River Quarry in the summer, going to Coralville Lake, and Joe’s Place.
What is something your classmates might find uniquely interesting about you?
Restored a ‘47 Cadillac Convertible, kayaking in the west, flying.
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine MD Class of 1972
ROSEMARY MASON, 72MD
Denison, IA Retired, 2018 | paradocs@frontiernet.net | 712-267-4820
Spouse: David Tan Creti, Children: 3
Graduate Medical Education
Residency Institution: Internal Medicine internship at McGill University in Montreal, Canada for one year
Briefly describe your clinical and research area(s) of interest:
I was 25 years old in 1973 after completing my internal medicine internship in Montreal, Canada. In those years I didn’t need to do a family practice residency, and started practice with Dr. Merselis in Audubon, Iowa, for one year, and then did solo practice doing obstetrics, ER, setting simple fractures, assisting at surgery, office, and hospital patients for another seven years until marrying Dr. Tan Creti in Denison, Iowa. I did family practice in Denison from 1981 to 2018.
Briefly describe your professional history, appointments (i.e., hospital, administration, academic, government) and significant accomplishments:
• Valedictorian of my high school class at City High in Iowa City in 1965
• Phi Beta Kappa & outstanding member of senior class at the University of Iowa, 1968
• Janet Glasgow Award as outstanding woman medical graduate in 1972
How has the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine contributed to your life/work?
They prepared me for my lifelong career as a general practitioner. With both my mother (who lived for 93 years) and my father (100 years) living one block from the University of Iowa Hospitals, I was always returning to see them and visit the constantly expanding hospital. My mother worked as a dietitian taking care of patients with anorexia nervosa, and my father was considered the father of bariatric surgery taking care of the morbidly obese.
Favorite memory of your time at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine?
Studying with my lifelong friend, roommate, and fellow classmate, Dr. Virginia White.
Most memorable professor and why?
Dr. Edward E. Mason, professor of bariatric surgery and my father. When I told him I thought I would be a nurse, he said, “Why not be a doctor? Don’t take orders from someone else, but you can give the orders.” He gave me the courage to apply to medical school as a woman doctor. There were five women out of the class of 150.
Which people or places do you remember the most about your days in Iowa City?
Doctors Metcalf and their excellent anatomy class as well as our dissecting buddies. [Faculty member] interviewing me to decide if I should be admitted as a woman to the class. Why should he admit someone who would eventually get married and have children and drop out of medicine? I told him I might take some time off after childbirth, but in the end would live longer than most men and contribute to medicine. I did take two to six weeks off after each of my three sons was born but I did practice medicine until I was 70 years old. Between my husband, Dr. David Marc Tan Creti, who graduated from Johns Hopkins Medical School in 1969, and myself, we worked for 95 years doing family practice in rural Iowa.
MD Class of 1972 University of Iowa Carver College of MedicineHAROLD L. MIHM, 72MD
Bettendorf, IA
Retired, 2013 | hgbmihm@gmail.com | 563-505-0827
Spouse: Georgia, Children: 4
Graduate Medical Education
Residency Institution: University of Iowa
Residency Specialty: OB-GYN
Practice Specialty: OB-GYN
Briefly describe your clinical and research area(s) of interest:
The general practice of OB-GYN.
Briefly describe your professional history, appointments (i.e., hospital, administration, academic, government) and significant accomplishments:
The staff of Genesis Medical Center. Clinical appointment, University of Iowa medicine.
What awards/honors have you received during your medical career?
John Deere Classic Golf Tournament Community Hero.
Favorite memory or experience of your time at the UI College of Medicine?
When I was single, I lived in Nu Sigma Nu medical fraternity and in 1969, watched at the house, the moon landing by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. I also met my wife of 52 years while studying at the University library.
What people or places do you remember the most about your days in Iowa City?
My classmates, and my wife, who was an undergrad student when I met her. Also, Kinnick Stadium, the old basketball arena, and Joe’s Place.
Tell us about your service to the University of Iowa (volunteer boards, community-based educator, etc.):
I was a community-based educator and am a member of the President’s Club.
What is something your classmates might find uniquely interesting about you?
For many years, I rode a motorcycle to work.
What are your current activities and interests (hobbies, travels, etc.)?
I enjoy working in the yard and playing some golf. We have a winter condo in Florida. We have done various trips and cruises.
List any current civic, community, or volunteer activities: I belong to Rotary and am a past president. I volunteer and contribute to various local organizations.
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
MD Class of 1972
LEO A. MILLEMAN, 72MD
Ames, IA
Retired, 2014 | leomilleman@gmail.com | 515-231-0328
Spouse: Jane, Children: 2
Graduate Medical Education
Residency Institution: University of Iowa
Residency Specialty: Urology
Fellowship: Oncology - ACS
Practice Specialty: General Urology
Briefly describe your clinical and research area(s) of interest: Urology at McFarland Clinic in Ames since I left residency in 1978. Was involved in administration of this relatively large clinic with American College Physician Executive studies and degree. Primarily a general urologist including oncology, pediatric, and adult.
Briefly describe your professional history, appointments (i.e., hospital, administration, academic, government) and significant accomplishments:
My entire clinical practice was at McFarland in Ames. Through the years my share of committees of hospital, clinic, medical societies, North Central Section of Urology, Ames city park and rec board, board of Heartland Senior Services, and other local school and community organizations. Several years as president of McFarland board.
Which awards/honors have you received during your medical career?
Several... but just thanks from those I served means the most.
How has the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine contributed to your life/work?
Made it possible for what I did... Loved medical practice and urology.
Favorite memory of your time at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine:
Friendship with medical school classmates and friendship of fellow urology residents. We worked hard, but I liked sharing, learning, and socializing with my comrades and their spouses and families during training. Best times of educational process.
Most memorable professor and why?
In Urology: Dr. Rubin Flocks... my group was sort of the last of the Flocks residents. We worked hard, but he worked harder. Created demands such as typed charts, back up charts, respect, humility, Sunday grand rounds, and more. Passed away during my residency years.
In medical school, I liked most disciplines and respected all those who our class gave Teacher of the Year and Resident of the Year. They earned it and taught us.
Which people or places do you remember the most about your days in Iowa City?
Sports venues: The Field House for basketball, Kinnick for football, opportunity to see the art museum, theater. The Lark restaurant, the Highlander restaurant. Pizza and beer gatherings after GU grand rounds.
As a medical student, I dated my future wife, Jane, who remains my wife and lived through most of the days and events of Iowa City and beyond.
What is something your classmates might find uniquely interesting about you?
An odd hobby perhaps for a doctor is that I collect and enjoy antique tractors, especially John Deere and I have exhibited and participated in various antique tractor-related events. Built with help the only surviving John Deere Army A II tank built in 1940 and tested in 1941. It failed the Army testing and was never put in production. My hobby leads to my current interest in agriculture and farming with the related chemistry, machinery advances, economics, and marketing.
MD Class of 1972 University of Iowa Carver College of MedicineDUANE A. MONICK, 72MD
Yakima, WA
Retired, 2016 | monick.d@gmail.com
Spouse: Kirsten, Children: 3
Graduate Medical Education
Residency Institution: University of Iowa
Residency Specialty: Internal Medicine Fellowship Subspecialty: Cardiology Practice Specialty: Cardiology
Briefly describe your clinical and research area(s) of interest:
General cardiology practice beginning 1976 evolved into interventional cardiology practice in 1982.
Briefly describe your professional history, appointments (i.e., hospital, administration, academic, government) and significant accomplishments?
Group clinical practice with Yakima Heart Center in Yakima, Washington. Initially a four-person group. This evolved into a 12-person group over the years. Iowa grad partners included Bush Preacher and Richard Spiegel. I never had an academic appointment. I held several medical staff officer positions. We ran our medical practice as a committee of the whole. I did the first coronary angioplasty in Yakima in December 1982 and evolved with the technique over the next 30+ years.
Which awards/honors have you received during your medical career?
AOA, Intern of the year at St. Joseph Hospital in Phoenix, AZ 1972-73. Chief Cardiology Fellow, 1975-76. Fellow of American College of Cardiology.
How has the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine contributed to your life/work?
Made it all possible. Many Iowa fellows in other specialties came to Yakima in the 1970-1990 era as stimulating colleagues.
Favorite memory of your time at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine?
Stimulating learning, great clinical experience, midday racquetball in The Field House.
Most memorable professor and why?
Lou January, Ernie Thielen, Frank Abboud. Good teachers, good role models (although at times Frank Abboud got a bit annoying). These were really nice men and stimulating teachers.
Which people or places do you remember the most about your days in Iowa City?
Finkbine Park and Stadium Park Quonset housing, VA, C32, 3 South, Finkbine Park golf course. Classmates Darryl Varda, John Fieselman, Stu Weinstein, Leo Milleman, Bill Owen. John Bodensteiner from the Class of ‘71.
Tell us about your service to the University of Iowa (volunteer boards, community-based educator, etc.):
People saw me work and live as a supportive community member and knew I was an Iowa med school product. I’ve lived 1,800 miles from Iowa City since 1976. I never had any direct committee or volunteer roles at the University.
What are your current activities and interests (hobbies, travels, etc.)?
International travel, family, golf, Rotary member involved administratively at my club and district level.
List any current civic, community, or volunteer activities: Rotary, United Way chair several years ago, facilitating lots of Zoom meetings for Rotary Club and retired physicians’ group, chairman of local church endowment committee.
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine MD Class of 1972
KIM P. PETERSEN, 72MD
Mequon, WI
Retired, 2017 | kimpaulpetersen@gmail.com Spouse: Beata, Children: 6
Graduate Medical Education
Residency Institution: Broadlawns Hospital
Residency Specialty: Family Medicine Practice Specialty: Family Medicine
Briefly describe your professional history, appointments (i.e., hospital, administration, academic, government) and significant accomplishments:
• Director, Davenport Medical Education Family Practice Residency Program
• Director, Memory Diagnostic Clinic, Madison, WI
How has the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine contributed to your life/work?
I got the highest quality medical education from my professors and teachers. Compared to today’s level of expertise of doctors, I feel my quality of training was superior.
Favorite memory of your time at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine:
On one of the earliest days on med school, I remember our class being introduced to our British Anatomy professors from England. They were great teachers of this subject, but because they taught us the British way to pronounce different anatomical parts, all my life I pronounced them differently than other doctors and got lots of strange stares.
Most memorable professor and why?
Dr. Ian Smith—he taught me how to be thorough in my studying of infectious diseases and do research into the treatment options of the different antibiotics. He also was a real gentleman and a kind doctor to his patients.
What are your current activities and interests (hobbies, travels, etc.)?
Golf, fly fishing, travel.
MD Class of 1972 University of Iowa Carver College of MedicineJOHN RAMSEY, 72MD
Minneapolis, MN
Retired, 2010 | peitho@xmission.com | 801-243-2621
Spouse: Jane, Children: 2
Graduate Medical Education
Residency Institution: University of Utah, University of Iowa
Residency Specialty: Neurology, Ophthalmology Practice Specialty: General Ophthalmology
Briefly describe your professional history, appointments (i.e., hospital, administration, academic, government) and significant accomplishments:
Private solo practice, Sandy, UT, 1979-2010 Clinical Professor, University of Utah, Moran Eye
How has the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine contributed to your life/work?
It prepared me to practice my chosen profession.
Favorite memory of your time at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine: Watching Jeopardy in the basement of the AKK house. Beer pong study breaks at same locale.
Most memorable professor and why?
Sergio Rabinowitz: helped me believe I could be a good physician. Also, one of the neurologists whose name I cannot remember but whose bedside manner I tried to emulate.
Which people or places do you remember the most about your days in Iowa City?
Classmates. The senior class party with certain people dancing on tables... you know who you are.
What are your current activities and interests (hobbies, travels, etc.)?
Reading history, police procedurals, and humorous novels. Swimming in Lake Calhoun. Cleaning our garage (just kidding).
List any current civic, community, or volunteer activities?
Support of political candidates in Minneapolis and the 5th congressional district. Former teacher’s aide, geometry, Minneapolis SW High School.
University
of Iowa Carver College
of Medicine MD Class of 1972
FRED M. RUEFER, 72MD
Muskogee, OK
fruefer@suddenlink.net | 918-869-8750
Spouse: Linda, Children: 2
Graduate Medical Education
Residency Institution: USAF Residency Specialty: Orthopedic Practice Specialty: Orthopedic
Briefly describe your professional history, appointments (i.e., hospital, administration, academic, government) and significant accomplishments:
Small group practice now has part-time for Cherokee Nation.
How has the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine contributed to your life/work?
Great education, all the friends made, and friendships maintained.
Which people or places do you remember the most about your days in Iowa City: Too many to list.
Most memorable professor and why? Adrain Flack.
What are your current activities and interests (hobbies, travels, etc.)?
Flying, hunting, fishing, old cars, kids and grandkids.
List any current civic, community, or volunteer activities: Multiple city and county boards, charity organizations.
MD Class of 1972 University of Iowa Carver College of MedicineMICHAEL J. SEXTON, 72MD
Longmont, CO Retired, 2014 | msexton@me.com Spouse: Seeta, Children: 2
Graduate Medical Education
Residency Institution: San Francisco General Residency Specialty: Surgical Practice Specialty: Emergency Medicine
Briefly describe your clinical and research area(s) of interest:
Pre-hospital care, health care policy.
Briefly describe your professional history, appointments (i.e., hospital, administration, academic, government) and significant accomplishments:
• Attending Physician and Chief of Department, Department of Emergency Medicine, Kaiser Foundation Medical Hospital, San Rafael CA
• Fellow American College of Emergency Physicians
• Medical Director San Rafael Fire Department
• Chair of the Board, California Medical Association
• President, California Medical Association
• Chair, Counsel on Legislation, American Medical Association
Which awards/honors have you received during your medical career?
• Outstanding Achievement Award Marin Chapter American Heart Association
• The William J. Filante, MD, Award for Outstanding Legislative Service, Marin Medical Society
• Physician of the Year Award, Marin Medical Society
• The Cecil Cutting Leadership Award, The Permanente Medical Group
How has the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine contributed to your life/work?
The UI Carver College of Medicine provided me with not only a fully rounded education in the art and science of medicine but also a passionate sense of commitment to advancing the profession of medicine for the benefit of physicians, health care professionals, and our patients.
Favorite memory of your time at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine:
The thrill and terror of interviewing and examining my first patient as a junior ward clerk at the University hospital. I was stunned and at the same time immensely honored to play even such a small role in the evaluation and management of another human who had placed such trust in our hands.
Most memorable professor and why?
Donald Doty, MD, was two years out of his residency when he joined the faculty at the University of Iowa hospital. I was captivated by his confidence and unlimited energy. His attention to the tiniest detail and his commitment to excellence was unparalleled. Whether true or not, I believed that he did indeed spend many nights asleep in a room next to the CVICU so that he would be personally present for his post op patients. I wanted to be just like Dr. Doty, committed to excellence supported by a devotion to his patients.
Which people or places do you remember the most about your days in Iowa City?
My fellow members of the Phi Beta Pi medical fraternity were and have remained a cornerstone of my life. I have shared some of the most important moments in my life with them. Through thick and thin, raucous fun and intense drama, the friendship and support we gave each other was the magic ingredient I needed and relied upon to grow and learn how to be a person capable of being a physician in every sense of the word.
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
MD Class of 1972
J. JOHN STRAUB, 72MD
Farmington, CT
Retired, 2014 | analogdude@comcast.net
Spouse: Connie, Children: 4
Graduate Medical Education
Residency Institution: Hartford Hospital
Residency Specialty: Diagnostic Radiology
Practice Specialty: Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
Briefly describe your clinical and research area(s) of interest: My practice changed over the years as sub-specialization evolved in radiology. I was based primarily in a large urban hospital for much of my career and I spent most of my time as an interventional radiologist. Over the last 10-15 years, that morphed into interventional oncology which I found very rewarding.
Briefly describe your professional history, appointments (i.e., hospital, administration, academic, government) and significant accomplishments.
I spent my entire career as a member of Jefferson Radiology. The bulk of my time was spent at Hartford Hospital and Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, although I did have appointments at seven other hospitals in Connecticut and Massachusetts as well. I was instrumental in the introduction and subsequent adoption of multiple modes of minimally invasive locoregional cancer therapies including image directed tumor ablations, chemoembolization, and radioembolization.
Which awards/honors have you received during your medical career:
I received the 2010 Hartford Hospital Distinguished Service Award for “extraordinary and sustained contribution to the health and welfare of the citizens of our community...” That’s it for plaques, but the true lasting awards/rewards come from memories of the shared journey with so many colleagues and patients. Those rewards are the most treasured of all.
How has the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine contributed to your life/work?
I was well prepared to pursue a rewarding career.
What are your current activities and interests (hobbies, travels, etc.)?
My distance travel has been quite limited in recent years by family issues. Luckily, Connecticut offers a diverse topography that provides many options for photography (landscape, wildlife, sports, and street), my main source of enthusiasm these days. Always learning! I had the good sense to give up golf two years ago, and the courses of Connecticut are all the better for it.
MD Class of 1972 University of Iowa Carver College of MedicineGARY T. TURNER, 72MD
Mountain Brook, AL Retired, 2014 | drgaryturn@aol.com Spouse: Cheryl , Children: 3
Graduate Medical Education
Residency Institution: University of Alabama
Residency Specialty: Otolaryngologist and Head and Neck Surgery
Practice Specialty: Otolaryngology
Briefly describe your clinical and research area(s) of interest: Head and neck cancer.
Briefly describe your professional history, appointments (i.e., hospital, administration, academic, government) and significant accomplishments:
• Past president of Alabama Otolaryngology.
• Past chairman of the Board of Governors of the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
• Past member of the Board of the American Academy Head & Neck Surgery
• Recipient of the Distinguished Service Award
• FACS
• Member of the American Academy of Head & Neck Surgery
• Retired Clinical Professor of the Department of Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery
How has the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine contributed to your life/work?
Provided a strong foundation for a profession of medicine.
Favorite memory of your time at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine?
I really enjoyed medical school, especially the clinical years. The General Surgery rotation with Dr. Robert Condon. My rotation on ENT was outstanding with Dr. Brian McCabe and Chuck Krausse.
Most memorable professor and why?
I had the opportunity to have one-on-one with the above professors.
Which people or places do you remember the most about your days in Iowa City?
I enjoyed living my first year at the Phi Beta Pi fraternity house. Since I was the only person from UNI to be accepted into the 1968 class, I knew no one. This was a way of getting into the swing of med school. Mary, our cook, provided great meals.
What is something your classmates might find uniquely interesting about you?
I am still playing the trumpet. At our graduation party/ banquet we put on a show, a parity of The Music Man. I had a blast playing in the band. I held the world straightaway speed of a radio-controlled boat. My Harley Davidson won a trophy for its appearance. I made six trips to Peru, from the jungles to the Andes doing medical mission work. We are involved in Iowa agriculture.
What are your current activities and interests (hobbies, travels, etc.)?
I do consulting work for the State of Alabama, reviewing cases for disability (SAMC).
Playing my trumpet, Model O gauge railroading, radio-controlled model boat racing, Iowa farming.
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine MD Class of 1972
BRUCE J. VANDER KOOI, 72MD
Storm Lake, IA
Retired, 2011 | bjvanderkooi@gmail.com Spouse: Helen, Children: 2
Graduate Medical Education
Residency Institution: Broadlawns Polk Co. Hospital Residency Specialty: Family Practice
Briefly describe your clinical and research area(s) of interest: Rural Medicine.
Favorite memory of your time at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine: Graduating.
What are your current activities and interests (hobbies, travels, etc.)?
We shuttle cars for a local dealership.
List any current civic, community, or volunteer activities: Volunteer for a local foodbank and the state mobile food pantry.
MD Class of 1972 University of Iowa Carver College of MedicineJAMES G. VOGEL, 72MD
Milton, WI
Retired, 2007 | jgvogel3600@yahoo.com | 608-322-6933
Spouse: Suzette
Graduate Medical Education
Residency Institution: University of Iowa Residency Specialty: OB-GYN Practice Specialty: OB-GYN
Briefly describe your professional history, appointments (i.e., hospital, administration, academic, government) and significant accomplishments:
Private practice in multi-special clinic in Janesville, WI, 1978-2007.
How has the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine contributed to your life/work?
Excellent training led to a successful medical career.
Favorite memory of your time at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine?
The friendships that were established, especially among my Phi Beta Pi medical fraternity classmates.
Classmate Frank Grund being nicknamed “Frank Necrosis” after questioning that process in pathology class.
The wrong student photo being presented in my name in the 1972 Hawkeye Yearbook.
Most memorable professor and why?
First-year English professors of Anatomy in first medical school year ending in a classic English pub crawl with those same professors when course completed.
Professor of Neurology Dr. Van Allen demonstrating various neurologic symptom presentations, such as end-stage syphilis.
Which people or places do you remember the most about your days in Iowa City?
Joe’s Place after a long night of studying at the library; Iowa football weekends.
What is something your classmates might find uniquely interesting about you?
Best basketball player in my medical fraternity (IMO).
What are your current activities and interests (hobbies, travels, etc.)?
World travel—66 countries and counting, crossword puzzles, golf, local volunteering, mystery and historical novels.
List any current civic, community, or volunteer activities: Local ECHO.
University
of Iowa Carver College of Medicine MD Class of 1972JOHN D. WASSNER, 72MD
Santa Fe, NM
jdwassner@msn.com | 505-490-1364
Children: 3
Graduate Medical Education
Residency Institution: Indiana University Residency Specialty: General Surgery
Briefly describe your clinical and research area(s) of interest: Acute care, trauma.
Favorite memory of your time at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine: Walking over to the undergraduate campus, visiting with my classmates.
Most memorable professor and why?
British anatomy professor. Can’t recall his name, but he taught us a lot, got me started on the road to becoming a surgeon.
Which people or places do you remember the most about your days in Iowa City?
I lived in the peaceful town of Coralville.
What is something your classmates might find uniquely interesting about you?
I served in Afghanistan during the first two years of Operation Enduring Freedom.
What are your current activities and interests (hobbies, travels, etc.)?
I swim, work out, and hike here in New Mexico.
List any current civic, community, or volunteer activities: Active in my local synagogue.
MD Class of 1972 University of Iowa Carver College of MedicineSTUART L. WEINSTEIN, 72MD
Iowa City, IA
stuart-weinstein@uiowa.edu
Spouse: Lynn, Children: 1
Graduate Medical Education
Residency Institution: University of Iowa
Residency Specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery
Practice Specialty: Pediatric Orthopaedics and spinal deformity
Briefly describe your clinical and research area(s) of interest: Pediatric spinal deformity conditions. Children’s hip disorders, primarily hip dysplasia.
Briefly describe your professional history, appointments (i.e., hospital, administration, academic, government) and significant accomplishments:
Past-President, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; Past President, American Orthopaedic Association; Past President, The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery: Past President, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America; Past Chairman Board of Trustees Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery; Trustee Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation; Past President, United States Bone and Joint Decade; Past Chairman, Doctors for Medical Liability Reform
Which awards/honors have you received during your medical career?
Kappa Delta/OREF Research Award (1998,2015); The ABJS/CORR Nicolas Andry Award for Research (2018); The Arthur H. Heune Memorial Award for Research 2005; Alfred R. Shands, Sr., MD Award,2005; Bristol-Myers Squibb/ Zimmer Research Award 1999; received William W. Tipton, Jr., MD Award, 2011; American Orthopaedic Association’s Distinguished Contributions to Orthopaedics Award, 2012; Scoliosis Research Society Lifetime Achievement Award, 2020; Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America Lifetime Achievement Award, 2010; Russell Hibbs Award for Research(1998,2014,2015); Iowa Board of Regents Award for Faculty Excellence,2000; Ernest O. Theilen Clinical
Teaching and Service Award,2003; Roy J. and Lucille Carver College of Medicine, the Distinguished Mentor Award,2009;the Carver College of Medicine “Impact Scholar” Award, 2020; ABC Traveling Fellow, 1985: Fellow Royal College of Surgeons England, Honorary(FRCS) 2007; Civilian Medal for Contributions to the Development of Healthcare in Vietnam, 2016.
How has the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine contributed to your life/work?
It has been part of my life since 1968.
Favorite memory of your time at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine? Classmates.
Most memorable professor and why?
Too many to name; all great role models. Mike Bonfiglio, Ignacio Ponseti, Allyn Mark, Phil Schmidt, Daryl Granner, Rubin Flocks, Carroll Larson, Maurice Van Allen, Adolf Sahs, Jack Moyers, Dr. Metcalf (anatomy).
Which people or places do you remember the most about your days in Iowa City?
Friends and colleagues living at AKK fraternity, playing sports and competing in intramurals, enjoying studying together. Wonderful comaraderie!
What is something your classmates might find uniquely interesting about you?
I like to climb mountains; I run and/or bike daily; I gave one week a month to advocate on Capitol Hill for 15 years on health care issues.
Tell us about your service to the University of Iowa (volunteer boards, community-based educator, etc.):
I have worked as a faculty member for 46 years and continue to contribute in many ways.
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine MD Class of 1972
VIRGINIA A. WHITE, 72 MD
Iowa City, IA
Retired, 2005 | virginia.a.white@gmail.com | 916-320-9643
Spouse: Ira Greenstein, Children: 2
Graduate Medical Education
Residency Institution: UC Davis Residency Specialty: Internal Medicine Fellowship Subspecialty: Endocrinology Fellowship Subspecialty: UC Davis
Briefly describe your professional history, appointments (i.e., hospital, administration, academic, government) and significant accomplishments.
I practiced endocrinology at the VA Northern California.
Other information:
After retirement, my husband and I moved back to Iowa City with our oldest daughter who has Down Syndrome. Our interests involve opportunities for community involvement for those with cognitive disabilities.
MD
Class of 1972 University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
GEORGE R. WILKINSON, 72MD
Honolulu, HI
Retired, 2002 | grwwilk@hotmail.com
Children: 4
Graduate Medical Education
Residency Institution: Tripler, Honolulu Residency Specialty: General Surgery Fellowship: Letterman, San Francisco Fellowship Subspecialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery Practice Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
Briefly describe your clinical and research area(s) of interest: Adult cardiothoracic surgery.
Briefly describe your professional history, appointments (i.e., hospital, administration, academic, government) and significant accomplishments: Cardiothoracic surgeon, Medford, OR, and Honolulu, HI.
How has the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine contributed to your life/work?
Introduced me to cardiac surgery.
Favorite memory of your time at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine?
Time spent with the cardiac surgeons and residents.
Most memorable professor and why?
Hans Ehrenhaft, chief of cardiac surgery, and Don Doty, staff surgeon. Both were excellent surgeons and teachers.
Which people or places do you remember the most about your days in Iowa City?
Joe’s bar, downtown Iowa City.
What are your current activities and interests (hobbies, travels, etc.)?
Travel.
University
of Iowa Carver College of Medicine MD Class of 1972ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND 2022 FALL MEDICINE
CLASS OF 1997
UI ROY J. AND LUCILLE A. CARVER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
In Memory of 1997 Class Members
Elaine M. Demetroulis James C. Hidalgo James R. OlneyROBERT J. CALLAHAN, 97MD
Ankeny, IA
kristincallahan1@msn.com Spouse: Kristin, Children: 3
Graduate Medical Education
Residency Institution: Broadlawns Residency Specialty: Family Medicine Practice Specialty: Family Medicine
Briefly describe your professional history, appointments (i.e., hospital, administration, academic, government) and significant accomplishments: Family medicine physician in Des Moines since 2000.
How has the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine contributed to your life/work? Enabled me to practice medicine.
Most memorable professor and why? Dr. Cassel. Skeleton drama.
What are your current activities and interests (hobbies, travels, etc.)?
Running, travel, gardening.
MD
Class of 1997 University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
BONNIE (RANSON) KERR, 97MD
Pasadena, MD
jmkerrs3@comcast.net
Spouse: James, Children: 2
Graduate Medical Education
Residency Institution: University of Iowa Residency Specialty: General Surgery Fellowship: Johns Hopkins Fellowship Subspecialty: Emergency Medicine Practice Specialty: Emergency Medicine
Briefly describe your professional history, appointments (i.e., hospital, administration, academic, government) and significant accomplishments:
• Teaching attending
• Recently started in HBO and center
Which awards/honors have you received during your medical career?
FACEP.
How has the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine contributed to your life/work?
Provided a solid foundation.
Favorite memory of your time at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine?
End of blocks, Frolics, match day and graduation!
Most memorable professor and why?
A first year professor would repeatedly tell us to “keep showing up!” It has stuck with me personally and professionally!
Which people or places do you remember the most about your days in Iowa City?
My roommates, classmates, and housemates. Half-price Airliner pizza.
What is something your classmates might find uniquely interesting about you?
I live on Chesapeake Bay. I dabble in watercolor and photography. I spend a bit too much time on my Peloton (BonkER_MD).
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
MD Class of 1997
CHERYL R. (NEUMANN) MACDONALD, 97MD
Valley, NE
shawn_cheryl45@msn.com
Spouse: Shawn, Children: 3
Graduate Medical Education
Residency institution: Clarkson Family Medicine
Residency specialty: Family Practice
MD Class of 1997
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
SANJAI NAGENDRA, 97MD
Chapel Hill, NC
sanjainagendra@yahoo.com | 217-840-5510
Spouse: Deepa , Children: 2
Graduate Medical Education
Residency institution: University of Iowa Residency specialty: Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Fellowship: University of Iowa Fellowship subspeciality: Hematology Practice subspeciality: Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
MD Class of 1997
DOUGLAS W. PETERS, 97MD
Burlington, IA jadapet@hotmail.com
Spouse: Ann, Children: 2
Graduate Medical Education
Residency Institution: Quad Cities Genesis Family Medicine
Residency Specialty: Family Medicine Practice Specialty: Family Medicine
Briefly describe your clinical and research area(s) of interest: Family medicine
Briefly describe your professional history, appointments (i.e., hospital, administration, academic, government) and significant accomplishments:
• Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center
• Previous Chief of Service and Medical Staff
• Previous Des Moines County Medical Society President
• Current Iowa Medical Society AMA Alternate Delegate
• Iowa Medical Society AMA Delegate Elect
Which awards/honors have you received during your medical career?
• 2018 Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center Physician Excellence Award
• 2011 IAFP Family Physician of the Year
• 2012 Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians
How has the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine contributed to your life/work?
The University of Iowa College of Medicine provided me with a solid medical education.
Favorite memory of your time at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine:
Working with my anatomy team and going out for dinner together after our block tests.
Most memorable professor and why?
Anatomy professor Dr. Katz. Very knowledgeable and fast-paced teaching.
Which people or places do you remember the most about your days in Iowa City?
Going to the Airliner for pizza on Sunday afternoons. Attending Iowa athletic events.
Tell us about your service to the University of Iowa (volunteer boards, community-based educator, etc.):
I continue to mentor medical students during their community-based family medicine rotation. I serve on the National I-Club board.
What are your current activities and interests (hobbies, travels, etc.)?
Travel, attending Iowa athletic events, Wilderness Medicine, outdoor activities, hiking, backpacking, canoeing, physical fitness.
List any current civic, community, or volunteer activities:
• Boy Scouts of America: Scoutmaster
• Council VP of Program
• Medical Explorers Advisor
• Council Physician Advisor
• Des Moines County I-Club President
of 1997 University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
MD
Class
JENNIFER A. (KARNS CROWLEY) SAHM, 97MD
Reno, NV
tahoedoc@sbcglobal.net | 775-813-2230
Spouse: Brent, Children: 2
Graduate Medical Education
Residency Institution: Beaumont Hospital Residency Speciality: Emergency Medicine
Briefly describe your professional history, appointments (i.e., hospital, administration, academic, government) and significant accomplishments:
I have been with Reno Emergency Physicians since 2002. I was the business director for six years.
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
MD Class of 1997
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