2019FACTOR FORbene ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF THE MARSHALL UNIVERSITY JOAN C. EDWARDS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

DR. C. DOUGLAS PHILLIPS From rural West Virginia to the Big Apple, this proud graduate helps aspiring doctors find their way. Marshall School of Medicine receives full accreditation from LCME

Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School The LCME reviewed the survey team’s report of Medicine has received a full eight-year accredi- from its site visit as well as a curriculum modifica- tation from the Liaison Committee on Medical tion notice submitted by the school in making its Education (LCME), the maximum period of decision. The next full survey visit for Marshall accreditation a school can receive. will be during the 2026-2027 academic year.

Fast Track to MD Our first class of BS/MD students celebrated their entry into medical school during the White Coat Ceremony on August 3, 2018. FACTOR FROM THE DEAN’S DESK bene executive editor Linda S. Holmes director of external affairs Sheanna M. Spence publisher Jack Houvouras office manager Many paths lead to medicine ... and Marshall Dana Keaton art director Suzanna Stephens In my career, I’ve been blessed to see literally senior graphic designer thousands of budding physicians blossom. Katie Sigler contributing photographers Some have gone into primary care, others Katya Balaban, Lexi Browning, Matt Crutchfield, have become surgeons or specialists. Some Rick Haye, Ashley Jones, Rick Lee, Brian Patton, Will Price, Sholten Singer have become physician scientists. Each has contributing writers Shane Arrington, Jenny S. Drastura, Linda S. Holmes, had a highly individual journey. Jack Houvouras, Katherine Pyles, Sheanna M. Spence, I am often asked why I personally decided to Kasey Stevens MARSHALL UNIVERSITY become a doctor. The answer to “why did you JOAN C. EDWARDS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

become a doctor?” could be almost anything. The answer for you might dean be that a loved one took sick or passed away. It might be that you saw Joseph I. Shapiro, M.D. healing. It could be a love of science. There are so many possibilities. vice dean, governmental relations, health care policy & external affairs Different experiences lead us to pursue careers as physicians. But James B. Becker, M.D.

more than just a story, your path is what evokes compassion as you vice dean, clinical affairs & chief medical officer marshall health comfort a hurting family, gives you the problem-solving skills to ac- Larry D. Dial, M.D. curately analyze data in your lab or provides you the talent to perform vice dean, medical student education a surgery with the necessary precision and accuracy. Bobby L. Miller, M.D. Likewise, those experiences brought you here to Marshall. In this vice dean, business development Ali Oliashirazi, M.D. issue of Benefactor, we showcase some of those paths for our more than vice dean, basic sciences 1,900 School of Medicine alumni. Dr. Doug Phillips (’84) talks about Gary O. Rankin, Ph.D. his journey from rural West Virginia to New York City. And a number vice dean, research & graduate education of student-athletes explain how they use their knowledge of the human Uma Sundaram, M.D. body and apply it in a way that make them extraordinary physicians. vice dean, graduate medical education Paulette S. Wehner, M.D. I’m so glad that Marshall is part of your story. senior associate dean, clinical affairs & special advisor to the dean Warm regards, Joseph W. Werthammer, M.D.

SEND US YOUR STORIES: If you have a story idea for the next edition of Benefactor, please email: [email protected].

Joseph I. Shapiro, MD

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HQ Publishing Co. P.O. Box 384, Huntington, WV 304.529.6158 | www.hqpub.com TABLE OF CONTENTS

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3 SCHOOL NEWS Graduate housing, a new mentoring circle, a physician assistant program and much more 8 12 16

THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED A HEAD START SHAPING THE WHOLE STUDENT Neuroradiologist C. Douglas Phillips, Aspiring physicians and student-athletes We all know medical education is a MD, FACR, made attending the School have a lot in common. Read about some rigorous curriculum. Explore how the of Medicine his goal — and now he’s fellow alumni who were both and the School of Medicine takes care in shaping helping others do the same. lessons they learned in both fields. the whole student.

19 PRESIDENT’S CORNER View the Class of 2019’s Match Day, Investiture 20 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARDS Ceremony, Golf Classic, Standing Out In Our PHILANTHROPY REPORT Field 6 photos and more at 21 jcesom.marshall.edu/benefactor 28 GIVING OPPORTUNITIES 29 SCHOLARSHIP CAMPAIGN 33 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 36 WHITE COAT CEREMONY 39 2019 MATCH DAY

The School of Medicine is on Facebook, Twitter and 42 INVESTITURE Instagram. Follow us to keep up on what’s happening! 44 21st ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC 46 STANDING OUT IN OUR FIELD 6 48 2018 HOMECOMING CLASS NOTES ON THE COVER: DR. C. DOUGLAS PHILLIPS IN NEW YORK CITY. 50 PHOTO BY ASHLEY JONES. 56 ALUMNI PROFILE

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Health sciences campus expands with graduate student housing addition

Marshall University continues to expand its health sciences footprint in Huntington with the addition of Fairfield Landing, an all-inclusive housing complex de- signed specifically for health sci- ence graduate students, medical students, residents, faculty and staff. Fairfield Landing is located along 14th Street between the Erma Ora Byrd Clinical Center and Forensic Science Building. Fairfield Landing opened in August 2019, along with Stephen J. Kopp Hall, the new academic pharmacy building located on Hal Greer Boulevard named in memory of the univer- sity’s late president. This growth moves Marshall closer toward Fairfield Landing, a 197-unit housing complex, along with Stephen J. Kopp Hall, opened in August 2019. an integrated health sciences campus in which pharmacy and medical students and residents have the opportunity to work, study and live in a collaborative, supportive academic and clinical community.

School of Medicine launches Women in Medicine and Science mentoring circle

The Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine launched a longitudinal men- toring program that connects women mentors and mentees at various stages of their careers. Available to women fac- ulty, residents, alumni, medical students and staff, the Women in Medicine and Science (WIMS) program helps partici- pants connect with new and established women leaders and professionals. The group promotes policies, practices and programs that advance women’s participation and success by building a supportive community that nurtures the professional development The Women in Medicine and Science mentoring circle at Marshall is led by an executive of current and future women in medi- committee of faculty, residents and students. cine and science; advocating for women’s advancement and leadership in education, research, clinical practice and administration; collecting, analyzing and applying data to inform institutional and individual decisions and actions; developing and disseminating initiatives, resources, mentoring and professional career development programs; recog- nizing women’s accomplishments; and working with the American Association of Medical Colleges and other medical schools to advance women in medicine and science nationally.

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Marshall makes its mark on addiction Through partnerships with other local organiza- tions, the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and its practice plan, Marshall Health, opened two new addiction treatment facilities in 2018. The Provider Response Organization for Addiction Care & Treatment (PROACT) brings together behav- ioral, social and medical resources from the community to effectively triage patients experiencing addiction. The PROACT model consolidates the process into a single accessible service hub to ensure individuals see a physician and receive timely access to a treat- ment plan. PROACT, which operates as a separate organization in collaboration with local hospitals and the local federal qualified health center, opened its facility in Huntington in October 2018 with goals for further expansion. PROACT is located at 800 20th Street in Huntington.

Project Hope for Women & Children opened in December 2018 as the region’s only comprehensive residential treatment facility for women with substance use disorders and their chil- dren. Project Hope provides onsite peer and residential sup- port, developmental and parenting supports and mental health services. Other recovery services are provided through existing community resources and other outpatient locations, including childcare, education and job training and wellness classes. In April 2019, Project Hope for Women & Children and PROACT both received “Innovation Now” awards from a Washington, D.C.-based organization, the Addiction Policy Forum, for being among the top 10 innovative solutions for the prevention and treatment of substance use disorder in Project Hope for Women & Children is located adjacent to the West Virginia. Huntington City Mission.

School of Medicine announces physician assistant program

Marshall School of Medicine is launching a physician assistant program to meet a grow- ing regional and national healthcare need. The program will include both didactic and clinical components and take approximately 27 months to complete. The physician assistant program, which will award a Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant, is currently in the development stage and has submitted its application for initial accreditation from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant. Marshall anticipates welcoming its Ginger Boles, MS, PA-C, serves as program director of the physican first class in January of 2021, pending provisional assistant program. accreditation approval.

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RESEARCH NEWS Marshall scientists tie walnuts Research reveals role of fat to gene expressions related storage cells in anti-obesity to breast cancer intervention Led by W. Elaine Hardman, New research from a team at the Joan C. Edwards School PhD, a professor in the depart- of Medicine establishes a role of adipocyte Na/K-ATPase ment of biomedical sciences, signaling in worsening obesity and its companion diseases, a Marshall University team including neurodegeneration and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis revealed that consumption of (NASH), that was enhanced by specific targeting of NaKtide, two ounces of walnuts a day for an antagonist of Na/K-ATPase signaling, to the adipocyte. about two weeks significantly The results from this study at the School of Medicine changed gene expression in demonstrate that the Na/K-ATPase oxidant amplifica- confirmed breast cancers. This tion loop in adipocytes, or cells specialized for fat stor- pilot, two-arm clinical trial is age, when impaired, could cause adipocyte dysfunction, the latest of a series of studies worsening obesity and potentially increasing the severity at Marshall University related to dietary walnut links to of related diseases. tumor growth, survival and metastasis in breast cancer. The findings are published in the May 28, 2019, edition The work is described in a March 10, 2019, paper pub- of Scientific Reports, an online journal from the publishers lished in the journal Nutrition Research. of Nature.

Marshall joins clinical trial for late-stage fatty liver disease A clinical trial, which is part of the ongoing Phase 3 (NASH). The approach evaluates the effectiveness of AURORA study through Allergan, is being conducted the investigational drug as compared to the placebo. to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the investiga- Participants will attend regularly scheduled study visits tional drug for the treatment of liver fibrosis in adult with Marshall physicians for ongoing assessment. patients 18 to 75 with Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis

Kim awarded grants to further Spicy compound from chili obesity and diabetes research peppers slows lung cancer Jung Han Kim, PhD, a pro- progression fessor in the departments of Cell, animal studies show potential of capsaicin as lung cancer treatment biomedical research and clini- cal and translational science at A recent study shows that the compound responsible the Joan C. Edwards School of for chili peppers’ heat could help slow the spread of lung Medicine, received a $440,405 cancer, the leading cause of cancer death for both men and three-year R15 grant from the women. Most cancer-related deaths occur when cancer National Institutes of Health spreads to distant sites, a process called metastasis. (NIH) to study genes caus- “Lung cancer and other cancers commonly metastasize ing diabetes by analyzing the to secondary locations like the brain, liver or bone, making interaction between genes and Jung Han Kim, PhD them difficult to treat,” said Jamie Friedman, PhD, a 2019 diet. She is also the recipient School of Medicine graduate in Biomedical Research, who of a $154,000 two-year grant from the American Heart performed the research at Marshall School of Medicine. Association for a study that tests links between genetic “Our study suggests that the natural compound capsaicin variants and obesity susceptibility. Kim’s long-term research from chili peppers could represent a novel therapy to focuses on understanding the underlying causes of Type combat metastasis in lung cancer patients.” 2 diabetes, obesity and related conditions. The research Friedman presented the research at the American findings will provide new potential targets for interven- Society for Investigative Pathology annual meeting dur- tion and contribute to the prevention of the diseases. ing the 2019 Experimental Biology meeting April 6-9.

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Li receives NIH grant for Haden fund established to thrombosis research support Alzheimer’s research Wei Li, MD, PhD, an as- David E. Haden, a longtime supporter of Marshall sociate professor in the depart- and former board of governors member, has established ment of biomedical sciences, an endowment to support ongoing Alzheimer’s research received a $434,461 three-year at Marshall’s School of Medicine. The fund honors the NIH Research Enhancement memory of his wife, Carolyn S. Haden, who passed away Award (R15). By using animal July 12, 2018. Haden said of his wife, “Through her long models and human platelets, struggle with Alzheimer’s, Carolyn retained her humor Li’s laboratory found that and sense of style.” thymidine phosphorylase (TYMP), a platelet cytoplas- mic protein, is necessary for FACULTY BOOKS IN BRIEF platelet activation, aggregation Wei Li, MD, PhD and thrombosis. The goal of this grant is to look deeper into “The Physician’s Guide to those findings to determine the functional and mechanistic Medicolegal Practice” role of TYMP and clarify the detailed pathways that medi- by Mohammed Ranavaya, MD, JD ate TYMP enhanced platelet activation and thrombosis, (American Medical Association, 2019) and to establish pharmacological inhibition of TYMP as a novel and safe anti-thrombotic therapy. Dr. Ranavaya, a board- certified specialist in oc- cupational medicine and 20th anniversary of seminal professor in the department of family and community cell biology discovery health at Marshall School Twenty years ago, Zijian of Medicine, offers a prac- Xie, PhD, director of the tical guide for physicians Marshall Institute for intending to begin and grow Interdisciplinary Research and a medicolegal practice, in- professor in the department cluding independent medi- of biomedical sciences at the cal examinations (IME) and Marshall University School expert witness and forensic of Medicine, discovered the opinion work. scaffolding/signaling function of the Na/K-ATPase sodium pump, a significant research finding that has had tremen- “Making Sense of ADHD and Overcoming Zijian Xie, PhD dous applications in both biol- the Challenges of Coexisting Conditions” ogy and medicine. by James M. Lewis, MD “Dr. Xie’s seminal discovery 20 years ago launched a trail (High Tide Press, 2018) of additional research, further increasing our understanding of Na/K-ATPase signaling in clinical conditions ranging With 30+ years of experi- from cancer to obesity,” said Joseph I. Shapiro, MD, dean ence treating children with of the School of Medicine. ADHD, Dr. Lewis, a board- In honor of Xie, the International Journal of Molecular certified pediatrician and Sciences published a special issue co-edited by Shapiro and professor in the department V. Gustavo Blanco, MD, PhD, professor and chair of the of pediatrics, gives families department of molecular and integrative physiology at a comprehensive strategy University of Kansas. Marshall’s School of Medicine also that takes into account the hosted a two-day research symposium that brought to- unique set of conditions gether leading researchers from the field to discuss recent that have been holding a scientific pursuits investigating the now broad subject of child back. Na/K-ATPase signaling.

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PEOPLE NEWS Gary O. Rankin, PhD Rankin, a professor and vice dean for basic sciences the School of Medicine, including professor Maria T. at the School of Medicine, received the 2019 Career Tirona, MD, presented their findings on June 2, 2019, Award from the American Society for Pharmacology at the ASCO annual meeting in Chicago. and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) Division for Toxicology. Dr. Rankin was selected for the honor based on his mentorship and leadership in the field of Lawrence M. Wyner, MD toxicology and his exemplary service to ASPET, as well Wyner was named the 2018 recipient of the American as in recognition of his long history of scholarship in Urological Association’s Earl Nation Retrospectroscope the area of nephrotoxicity. Award, one of the professional organization’s most presti- gious honors that celebrates the preservation of urologic history. Wyner, a board-certified urologic surgeon and Mina N. Shenouda, MD professor in the department of urology at the Marshall Shenouda, a hematology-oncology fellow at the Joan School of Medicine, earned the award based on his presen- C. Edwards School of Medicine, received a Conquer tation at the 2018 AUA annual meeting in San Francisco Cancer Merit Award from the American Society of on the 2017 reappearance of a set of anatomical draw- Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Foundation for a clinical ings related to a controversial 1950s-era prostate cancer trial study that found tart cherry reduces the musculo- study known as the Bowery Series. Wyner addressed the skeletal effects of aromatase inhibitors in patients with significance of the landmark study by urologist Perry B. non-metastatic breast cancer. Shenouda, who was first Hudson, MD, that looked at whether early-stage prostate author on the study, and a team of researchers from cancer could be effectively identified and cured.

RETIREES

Since July 1, 2018, the School of Medicine announced the retirement of the following faculty members. Thank you for your dedication to our students, research and the practice of medicine.

Henry K. Driscoll, MD Stephen J. Feaster, MD Professor Associate Professor Department of Department of Obstetrics Internal Medicine & Gynecology

Dates of employment Dates of employment October 1, 1987 January 1, 2002 ~ ~ January 4, 2019 July 17, 2019

Iralane “Pippa” M. Lambros, MD Shirley M. Neitch, MD Professor Assistant Professor Department of Department of Pediatrics Internal Medicine Maier Clinical Professor of Research Dates of employment January 1, 1998 Dates of employment ~ July 1, 1983 June 27, 2019 ~ August 30, 2019

Benefactor Magazine 7 THELess Traveled

ROADC. Douglas Phillips, MD, FACR, paved his own way from rural West Virginia to the Big Apple. Now, he’s helping aspiring doctors find their way, too.

By Katherine Pyles

he journey from rural West Virginia to the Ivy League at Cornell Medicine isn’t one many make. But for neuroradiologist C. Douglas TPhillips, MD, FACR, the road less traveled is a familiar path. The 1984 Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine graduate grew up outside of Elkins, West Virginia, where his parents still reside today. “When I was growing up in a very small town, a lot of people would explain where they lived in reference to what was just known as ‘the overhead bridge,’” Phillips said. “I’d tell people, ‘I live out the four-lane,’ and they’d know exactly where I meant.” In the Phillips home, academic success was a priority. Neither of his parents attended college themselves, but they instilled in their children the value of higher education.

8 2019 Inspired by his parents’ selfless commitment to education, C. Douglas Phillips, MD, FACR, is helping aspiring physicians pursue dreams of their own.

Photo by Ashley Jones

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“My parents were always “Marshall was exactly what accepting and encouraging, and I thought it would be,” he said. they wanted me to do whatever “I loved it. It was the kind of was going to make me happy,” place where you didn’t want to he said. “But they also taught me go home on holiday weekends that no matter what you decide because you were having too to do, you can be good at it. So much fun. I did interview at I’ve always had the belief that other medical schools, but no no matter where I ended up, other place excited me like I’d be OK, as long as I worked Marshall did. When I got ac- hard and applied myself.” cepted to Marshall’s medical That wisdom was put to the school, that was that. I was test soon after Phillips gradu- done looking.” ated high school. Years spent Under the tutelage of pro- watching planes fly overhead at fessors like Dr. Pat Brown the rural airport near his home Phillips with Dr. Joseph Shapiro (left), dean, and Dr. Charles and Dr. Charles McKown, inspired Phillips to enter the McKown (right), former dean, when he received the School Phillips said his education at military medical program at of Medicine’s distinguished alumnus award in 2014 the Joan C. Edwards School the Air Force Academy — a of Medicine was equal parts program that was canceled one year after Phillips enrolled. challenging and rewarding. Undeterred, he decided to apply at Marshall University. “I’ve always liked puzzles, and I like trying to figure “I sent in a letter with my application that said in things out,” he said. “As a medical student, I shadowed short, ‘I am applying to Marshall because I want to go Dr. McKown in radiology one morning, and it was like to your medical school,’” he recalled. “That was my goal an epiphany. It was that feeling: ‘Oh, this is it.’ Looking from the start. Marshall’s medical school was new and at the images and solving those puzzles just seemed so energetic and fresh. It just seemed like a great thing to intuitive to me.” be a part of.” Phillips completed a residency in diagnostic radiology Phillips was accepted as an undergraduate student in and a fellowship in neuroradiology at the University of 1978. He completed his coursework in only three years, Virginia and stayed on staff there for 20 years. Then, graduating in 1981 with a Regents Bachelor of Arts while he joined the faculty at Weill Cornell Medical College simultaneously attending his first year of medical school. and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City, where he currently sees patients, conducts research and teaches residents and fellows. He has served as president of the American Society of Head and Neck Radiology, as well as on numerous other committees in national and international organizations in the field of neuroradiology. It’s been a whirlwind of success that on paper may seem dizzy- ing — but to Phillips, it’s been a straightforward path to exactly where he was meant to be. “The way I was brought up by my parents was to set a goal, then narrow your field of view and drive forward head down until you reach that goal,” he said. “You don’t veer to the left or right. You have that goal and Phillips on a lecture tour in Thailand push towards it.”

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Phillips with wife Dr. Deborah Shatzkes hiking in Elkins, West Virginia

Today, Phillips is helping aspiring physicians from said. “I’m pleased to see that West Virginia is beginning his home state push toward goals of their own. In 2015 to get the credit it deserves. West Virginia is scenic he established the C. Douglas Phillips, MD, FACR, beauty; it’s things to do; it’s places to enjoy and experi- Scholarship to assist medical students from Randolph ence. It’s just amazing.” and surrounding counties with educational expenses. He He said visiting the Joan C. Edwards School of created the scholarship to honor his parents, Angelia Medicine is always a highlight of returning home. and Clifford Phillips, as well as his “Great things are happening at wife, neuroradiologist Dr. Deborah the medical school, and the facili- Shatzkes, and children, Caitlin “I think everybody would ties are really spectacular,” he said. and Kiel. like to create some kind of “The wonderful thing to me is that, “The ability to succeed is within while the school has evolved, it has everyone,” he said. “To be able to legacy or leave something retained the same appreciation for help somebody succeed from the behind that’s meaningful, and people that it has always had. People area of the state I grew up in — really matter there.” that’s just the best feeling in the I can’t think of anything more He said giving back to the school world.” meaningful than education.” that helped him pursue his own He said his parents’ selfless com- — C. Douglas Phillips, dreams by assisting future doctors in mitment to education continues to pursuing theirs has been especially inspire him today, and the advice he MD, FACR rewarding. received as a child is what he passes “I think everybody would like to along to future physicians now: “You can succeed if you create some kind of legacy or leave something behind apply yourself. It’s going to require work. Sometimes, it’s that’s meaningful, and I can’t think of anything more going to require a lot of work. And that’s OK.” meaningful than education,” he said. In his spare time, Phillips enjoys traveling with his wife and exploring New York. He does have a private pilot license, but the flying bug strikes“ less often these days. The hills of West Virginia will always be home, he said. Katherine Pyles is a freelance writer living in Huntington, “You have to experience it to understand it,” Phillips West Virginia.

Benefactor Magazine 11 STARTA Head When it comes to the rigors of medical school, former student-athletes are better prepared than most.

By Shane Arrington & Jack Houvouras

12 2019 indy Warren was there when the first student “I didn’t think about it at the time — the impact entered the Marshall University School of being a student-athlete had on me as a physician,” CMedicine in January 1978. In that time, she’s said Sheridan, who was inducted into the Marshall seen countless wide-eyed students begin their medical University Hall of Fame in September. “It’s one of careers and leave as professionals ready to practice their those subconscious things you maybe take a bit for craft. In her more than 40 years of service to the medical granted until you get a little gray in the hair.” school, there’s a trend she In addition to the ex- said holds true today just as cellent time management strongly as it did when she “Being a distance skills, stamina and focus helped welcome members gained from balancing aca- of the school’s first class. helped demics and athletics, there “Without a doubt, for- swimmer me are two more skill sets mer athletes come into student-athletes gain that medical school a step ahead tolerate the long hours are invaluable as a medical of the average undergradu- student — teamwork and ate student,” she said. “By of the operating room. leadership. the time they get here, Ally Kiekover, a second- they’ve been forced to be- When you’re in a long year medical student and come excellent time man- former Herd volleyball agers in ways most simply race it’s all about focus player, said she feels those don’t have to. Not only do two things, especially team- they have the same diffi- strategy work, are more important cult science classes, but they and . Surgery now in the medical field also have to balance those than ever before. classes along with practice is the same way.” “You can’t just stereo- and maintaining the physi- — Mark Sheridan, MD type people of course, but cal fitness necessary to par- I would say my peers who ticipate in their respective were athletes as under- sports. By medical school, grads understand how to they have developed a level work in a group setting,” of discipline and indepen- said Kiekover. “Being in dent thinking.” the hospital isn’t all that Warren made sure to different than being on point out she’s not saying a team. You have differ- student-athletes in general ent personalities, different are superior medical stu- backgrounds all working dents as opposed to those together under the guid- who didn’t participate in ance of coaches to reach a sports but rather believes certain goal. Here in the they are conditioned earlier hospital, the attendings are than most to balance a rig- our coaches. It really is the orous academic load with same thing.” a demanding outside-the- Dr. Mark Sheridan was a distance swimmer for the Herd. For Kevin Smith, MD classroom schedule. (’86), playing football for “I would definitely agree with that,” noted Mark the Thundering Herd laid the foundation for his Sheridan, MD (’87), an ENT-otolaryngologist and future success. former Herd swimmer. “Being a distance swimmer “Sports taught me values, toughness, leadership, helped me tolerate the long hours of the operating perseverance and structure,” said Smith, who played room. When you’re in a long race it’s all about focus cornerback and free safety for Marshall in the late and strategy. Surgery is the same way.” 1970s. “But most importantly, it taught me discipline.

Benefactor Magazine 13 Ally Kiekover serving during a volleyball match

“Being in the hospital isn’t all that different than being on a team. ” — Ally Kiekover, second-year “medical student

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“Sports taught me values, toughness, leadership, perserverance and structure. But most importantly, it taught me discipline. As a student- athlete you have no time to waste. You have to make a schedule and then stick to it.” — Kevin Smith, MD

Dr. Kevin Smith went from playing football for the Herd to being a board-certified anesthesiologist.

As a student-athlete you have no time to waste. You that goes into competing at a high level demands so have to make a schedule and then stick to it.” much time and energy that it’s nearly impossible to Today, Smith works as a board-certified anesthesi- keep all the balls in the air. And yet somehow, most ologist in San Diego, California, where he has practiced manage to do just that. medicine for the last 28 years. That’s a world away from While being a student-athlete is by no means a re- his hometown of Logan, West Virginia. quirement for being a successful student or doctor, it “You know, my years at Marshall playing sports and certainly doesn’t hurt. The time management skills, the earning a medical degree have taken me a long way.” ability to work or study with little sleep, functioning Another anesthesiologist who understands the chal- under great stress and understanding the importance of lenges of being a student-athlete is Brittany Adams teamwork allow them to bring a lot to the table from day Beymer, MD (’11). The Huntington native earned a one. Most go on to find success in their field of study golf scholarship in 2002 to The Ohio State University, and, what’s more, become proud ambassadors of Marshall where she majored in biology. University’s Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. “Being a student-athlete was a challenge, especially being a biology major. It was difficult to schedule all the science lab time with a travel schedule to various tour- Shane Arrington is a freelance writer living in South naments,” said Beymer, who today practices medicine Point, Ohio. in Huntington. “I had to be extremely organized and diligent to keep my grades up while competing.” Jack Houvouras is the publisher and editor of the Beymer noted that one of her proudest achievements Huntington Quarterly. A 1988 graduate of Marshall at Ohio State was being named a National Scholastic University’s School of Journalism, he is a freelance All-American. writer in his spare time. His articles have appeared in “It was hard work, but I believe my organizational Hemispheres, the award-winning onboard magazine and multitasking skills in college truly helped me suc- for United Airlines, Sierra, the national magazine of ceed in medical school.” the Sierra Club, Kingdom, a golfing luxury lifestyle As all student-athletes know, the amount of work publication, and more.

Benefactor Magazine 15 Shaping the WHOLE STUDENT

Various initiatives show Marshall’s commitment to student wellness. By Kasey Stevens

16 2019 Medical students celebrate the dedication of the Wellness Center. From left: Shealyn Shafer, Garrett Muckleroy, Ava Tennant, John Castillo, Tori Beth Leader.

here’s no doubt about it, medical school is hard, The medical school achieves this by offering a plethora demanding, stressful work. For most students, it of options to assist students in these areas. Tis the greatest academic challenge they will ever On the physical side, students can choose from access face. The academic rigor coupled with tough schedules, to the Marshall University Recreation Center, intramural exams and sleep deprivation while attempting to balance soccer, basketball, yoga classes, disc golf and much more. a healthy lifestyle can be trying. With that kind of pres- For mental health, the school has an onsite mind- sure comes the need to learn how to manage self-care fulness coach, learning specialist, access to massage and stress in a positive way. therapy and 10 free counseling According to the American sessions per semester. Medical Student Association “Wellness is one of our top There are cooking classes, 5K (AMSA), medical students are three priorities for our students. runs, opportunities to volunteer times more likely to commit suicide with other students to speak at than the rest of the general popula- We utilize the ‘Wellness local elementary schools about tion in their age range. Recognizing Wheel’ approach that the benefits of diet and exercise, this, the Marshall University School outreach programs to give back to of Medicine has implemented a addresses the emotional, the community and more. There’s number of initiatives to help stu- even a wellness committee run by dents succeed and remain as healthy intellectual, physical, medical students that works to as possible throughout their medical social, environmental, provide strategic opportunities school journey. The art of self-care for wellness and activities on the shapes a lifestyle that helps students financial and spiritual Wellness Wheel. improve their physical, mental and health of each student. “Our approach to student wellness emotional health. ” is holistic in nature and aims to treat Amy Smith, associate dean for — Amy Smith the whole person,” Smith explained. student affairs, said the medical As part of that goal, in April 2019 school takes a holistic approach to the medical school opened the Linda student health, starting from the first day of orientation S. Holmes Student Wellness Center located on Hal Greer through graduation. Boulevard across from the Marshall University Medical “Wellness is one of our top priorities for our students,” Center and Cabell Huntington Hospital. The new center Smith explained. “We utilize the ‘Wellness Wheel’ boasts 4,200 square feet and includes study rooms, group approach that addresses the emotional, intellectual, meeting space and a large gathering room, as well as the physical, social, environmental, financial and spiritual school’s student affairs and financial aid offices. Smith said health of each student.” the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME),

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the medical school’s accrediting body, requires medical schools to provide adequate study and relaxation space for students. “It’s very easy for students to experience mental and physical fatigue,” Smith said. “It’s important to give them an area to relax where they don’t have feelings of guilt for walking away from their studies.” Sydney Graham is a third-year medical student from Atlanta, Georgia, and first used the facility when study- ing for the Step 1 exam. “The building is incredibly accessible and provides ample space to set up shop for the long study days,” Graham said. “The individual study rooms are quiet and have all of the desk space that you need to comfort- ably study.” Dr. Makenzie Hatfield Kresch (’18) with her father Dr. R. Mark Hatfield Smith said that while the building does focus on (’83) and son Marcus “Shark” Kresch student health, it also functions as a way to build com- munity among the students. Dr. Mark and Mrs. Monica Hatfield have long been loyal “Some of the students don’t have family in the area, supporters of the School of Medicine — from Mark’s role as they don’t have a community, so it’s a good place for class president, to student scholarship support, to rallying the them to come together and get to know each other,” involvement of others. They are always there to answer the call Smith said. as difference makers. Third-year student Dominic Thomas from Baltimore, When the school reached out about a need to develop a Maryland, agrees. wellness center and additional student-centered study space, the “The makeup of the building allows students to Hatfields didn’t hesitate to get behind the project. share ideas, strategies and resources that strengthen the “Simply put, we would not be where we are today if it had not medical school as a whole,” Thomas said. been for Marshall. In retrospect, it was a phenomenal experience Students can also come to the center to decompress being in one of the early classes,” Mark said. “That is why it is — including shooting pool, watching a movie or play- important for us to help these future physicians in any manner ing board games. that we are able.” The center would not have been possible without the Mark retired earlier this year as administrative chair of generosity of donors Mark Hatfield, MD, OD, class of the department of ophthalmology at the Marshall School of 1983, and his wife, Monica J.W. Hatfield. The Hatfields’ Medicine, a role he served in since 2014. He is also the founder son-in-law, Jeremy Cumberledge (’12), and youngest of Retina Consultants, which has five locations in West Virginia. daughter, Makenzie Hatfield Kresch (’18), also both Monica served in many leadership roles at Marshall University graduated from Marshall’s School of Medicine. and the School of Medicine. She now enjoys her favorite role “We are passionate about helping future graduates,” of grandmother. said Monica Hatfield. “This facility will help fulfill that mission while honoring our friend, Linda Holmes.” Holmes has served the School of Medicine as the director of development and alumni affairs for more than 20 years. “Almost daily during my second year of medical school I went to the gym at 6 a.m., and just about every day I saw Linda Holmes,” Thomas said. “She always greeted me with a smile. I can’t think of a better person to embody physical and mental well-being than her.” It’s clear that the medical school takes student well- ness very seriously, and that is something officials say will never change. “We will always endeavor to care for the health of the whole student,” Smith asserted. “Medical education is so intense, and it’s our job to help each student as much as possible.” Dr. Mark Hatfield, Monica Hatfield, Linda Holmes and Dean Joe Shapiro unveiled the permanent plaque at the dedication. Kasey Stevens is a freelance writer in Huntington. 18 2019 PRESIDENT’S CORNER

Dear fellow alumni & friends, 2019-2020 SCHOOL One of the things I’ve enjoyed most about OF MEDICINE ALUMNI my journey in medicine are the people I’ve ASSOCIATION BOARD had the privilege of meeting along the way. OF DIRECTORS

A handful of my medical school classmates have become lifelong friends, and my PRESIDENT professors have become mentors. This Krista L. Denning, MD, Class of 2004 journey has meant so much more to me than a career; it helped me build a life and SECRETARY/TREASURER Nancy B. Norton, MD, Class of 1999 find “my village” — all those who support me personally and professionally. It has PRESIDENT-ELECT been the supporters who believed in the Robert J. Cure, MD, Class of 1998 mission of the medical school who have allowed this journey to occur not just for me, but for every medical student who walks through the door at the IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Marshall School of Medicine. Tina M. Sias, MD, Class of 1992

During my time as president of your alumni association, I have had the MEMBERS AT LARGE Matthew Q. Christiansen, MD, Class of 2013 wonderful opportunity to meet many of you who have shared the same love Paul B. Ferguson, MD, Class of 2007 and experiences I have had as a graduate. We had an instant connection Adam M. Franks, MD, Class of 1999 and were quick to share stories about our time at Marshall. I value that as C. Andrew Gilliland, MD, Class of 2007 alumni, we can create new opportunities for Marshall’s medical students far Robert A. Hess, MD, Class of 1984 and above our own experiences. Andrea L. Kellar, MD, Class of 2007 Adrienne M. Mays-Kingston, MD, Class of 2009 For me, I choose to devote time and resources to serve on the alumni as- Justin M. Nolte, MD, Class of 2007 sociation board so I can give back to the school that provided me an excel- Gary J. Petty, MD, Class of 1992 James M. Reynolds, MD, Class of 2001 lent medical education and allowed me to fulfill my dream of becoming a Jay A. Shepherd, MD, Class of 2007 physician, while encouraging alumni and friends to be a part of making the Friday G. Simpson, MD, Class of 1991 school bigger and better. Lucia I. Soltis, MD, Class of 2008

During my second and final year as president, my hope is that the remain- EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS ing four classes will endow their class scholarships. We’re so close. If every Joseph I. Shapiro, MD, Dean, School of Medicine member of the classes of 1995, 2003, 2005 and 2015 gives a gift of their Linda S. Holmes, Executive Director choice, we will reach our goal this year. Amy M. Smith, Associate Dean, Student Affairs Sheanna M. Spence, Director, External Affairs Crystal L. Vance, Assistant Director, Development My challenge for the remainder of this year is for you to find one new way & Alumni Engagement to give back to your alma mater and pay it forward for the next generation Cindy A. Warren, MU Alumni Representative of physicians. Preeya T. Shah, MS-IV President David E. Bartlett, MS-III President Kind regards, John R. Castillo, MS-II President Luke E. Hamm, MS-I President

Krista L. Denning, MD Class of 2004 President, School of Medicine Alumni Association

Benefactor Magazine 19 2018-2019 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARDS Each year, the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Alumni Association has the distinct pleasure of honoring two very special individuals. 2019 FACULTY CHOICE Award This special honor is presented to the most outstanding fourth-year medical student as selected by the faculty. Emily M. Wright, MD Emily M. Wright, MD, is a Beckley, West Virginia, in medical school. native, who found She earned a number of accolades as she com- a passion for medi- pleted her fourth year of medical school, including the cine and neurology Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award, Honors after her father was in Community Service Award and Department of diagnosed with a Neurology Student of the Year. She is also a member brain tumor. A nat- of Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society and Gold ural leader, Wright Humanism Honor Society. Wright was one of four to served as vice presi- receive the Bertha & Lake Polan Award for a perfect dent of her class and grade point average during medical school. Marshall Medical Following her neurology residency at the University Outreach coordina- of Cincinnati, Wright plans to pursue a fellowship in Director of Development & Alumni Affairs neurocritical care. Linda S. Holmes presents the 2019 Faculty tor during her time Choice Award to Emily M. Wright, MD. 2019 HONORARY ALUMNUS Award This special honor is presented annually at the investiture ceremony to the individual who is not a graduate of the School of Medicine but has most exemplified distinguished service to our school and/or the medical community we serve. Gary G. White A lifelong West Virginian from southern West In 2015, following the sudden death of Marshall Virginia, Gary White is an accomplished businessman, University President Dr. Stephen Kopp, White stepped community leader and in to serve as interim president for a year while the Son of Marshall. university conducted a national search. Following the He served as a coal hire of President Gilbert in 2016, then-Governor Earl mining executive for Ray Tomblin twice appointed White to the Marshall Blackhawk Mining University Board of Governors, on which he continues and James River Coal to serve. He also works to continue the legacy of Buck Company. He has and June Harless as chairman of the James H. Harless also led International Foundation. Resource Partners, White has volunteered his time and talents countless International Industries times for the betterment of Marshall University and and the West Virginia the School of Medicine. For the past year, our honoree Coal Association as graciously agreed to lead, as interim CEO, the launch president and CEO. of Mountain Health Network, the newly formed health In 2003, he was in- system in Huntington that includes our primary teaching ducted into Marshall hospitals — Cabell Huntington Hospital and St. Mary’s Gary G. White University’s Lewis Medical Center. This was a Herculean task that he met College of Business Hall of Fame. In 2006, he received with his usual can-do attitude, his dogged tenacity and the Distinguished Achievement Award from the West his wealth of contacts. Virginia Education Alliance. He was named one of the White was recognized for the expertise and direction “50 Most Influential Individuals in West Virginia” by he has provided to our university community in these West Virginia Executive in 2006 and 2008. important leadership positions.

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On behalf of the entire Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine family, we want to personally thank you for your generosity and support of our mission of educating future physicians. We are truly grateful you have chosen to include the School of Medicine in your personal philanthropy and hope you will continue to do so in the future. The Development Office has seen the long-lasting results of philanthropic support from alumni and friends through the years. Your continued generosity creates limitless possibilities for the future of the School of Medicine. The following donors made gifts from July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019.

As we move to a new fiscal year, the Marshall University Foundation’s board of directors approved the new $25,000 minimum to endow a scholarship. This is a long overdue increase which will provide more much-needed scholarships for our medical students.

With appreciation,

Crystal Vance and Linda Holmes Linda S. Holmes Crystal L. Vance Director, Development & Alumni Affairs Assistant Director, Development & Alumni Engagement

Make a gift today and change a life forever.

PINNACLE SOCIETY Drs. Glenn M.* & Jennifer A. Brammer* Huntington Internal Medicine Group Mr. Charles W. & Mrs. Norma C. Carroll Radiology, Inc. Gifts of $50,000 or more Dr. Daniel D. & Mrs. Diana H. Cowell St. Mary’s Medical Center Mrs. Laura B. Darby Valley Health Systems, Inc. INDIVIDUALS Mrs. Nancy W. Echols Dr. Larry W.* & Mrs. Bridget R. Watson Dr. Christopher S.* & Mrs. Kristi L. Goode FOUNDATIONS & Mrs. Barbara Goode Huntington Clinical Foundation, Inc. BUSINESSES Dr. Shayne M. Gue* Paul Ambrose Charitable Trust Foundation Cabell Huntington Hospital Mrs. Phyllis A. Harrah Touma Foundation, Inc. Marshall Health Dr. R. Mark * & Mrs. Monica J. Hatfield The Health Plan Dr. & Mrs. W. Michael Hensley TRUSTS Mr. B. Keith & Mrs. Tamara D. Huffman Arthur & Joan Weisberg Charitable Lead Trust ESTATE Dr. Eric W. Janssen* James R. Bloss Trust Henry Harmon Maynard Dr. Shirine T. & Mr. Shahrokh C. Mafi The Board of Trustees of Prichard School Mr. Joseph K. & Mrs. Karen P. McDonie Clyde M. & Pansy W. Slater Trust FOUNDATIONS Dr. Nicolas Phan American Endowment Foundation Dr. Charlotte A. Rhee* DEANS’ ASSOCIATES Huntington Foundation, Inc. Dr. Chandra S. Sekar Gifts of $1,000 - $9,999 Joan C. Edwards Charitable Foundation Drs. Sanjeev S. Sharma* & Barbara A. Lahr Maier Foundation, Inc. Mr. Frederick W. Smith INDIVIDUALS Drs. Joseph B. & Omayma T. Touma Dr. Nader G. Abraham FOUNDERS’ CIRCLE Mrs. Doris B. Andrews Gifts of $10,000 - $49,999 BUSINESSES Dr. Christopher G.* & Mrs. Patti L. Anton AT&T Dr. John J. Anton* INDIVIDUALS elizur Dr. Michael E. Anton* Dr. David E. Allie Marshall University Joan C. Edwards Dr. James B. Becker* Dr. Kenneth P. & Mrs. Sharon N. Ambrose Class of 2019 Dr. Gerald G.* & Mrs. Cynthia L. Blackwell Dr. Sirous R. & Mrs. Martha M. Ayra Marshall University Joan C. Edwards Dr. Kathryne J. Blair* Dr. Jayne A. Barr* Class of 2021 Dr. Patrick I. Brown Dr. John G.* & Mrs. Teresa C. Boswell Maxor National Pharmacy Services, LLC Dr. Kimberly A. Burgess*

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Dr. Philip L.* & Mrs. Rita Casingal Dr. Kevin R. Nelson Marathon Petroleum Marine Dr. Bruce S. & Mrs. Janice E. Chertow Dr. Richard M. & Mrs. Elaine M. Niles Marshall Pediatrics Dr. Peter A. Chirico & Mrs. Clare M. Finnegan Dr. Kathleen M.* & Judge Daniel P. O’Hanlon Marshall University School of Pharmacy Dr. Charles W.* & Mrs. Tina M. Clements II Dr. Ali & Mrs. Corinna A. Oliashirazi Marshall Office of Diversity & Inclusion Dr. Carolyn A. Cline* Dr. Julia L. Pasquale* MUAA Mid-Ohio Valley Thundering Bison Club Dr. Amy R.* & Col. James W. Conley Drs. James R.* & Alison S. Patterson Natural Resource Partners LP Dr. Michael D.* & Mrs. Kari A. Cooper Dr. Amir R. Piracha* Northstar Anesthesia Dr. Robert J.* & Mrs. Suzanne J. Cure Sen. Robert H. & Mrs. Jennifer T. Plymale Ohio Valley Physicians, Inc. – Drs. Robert A.* & Dr. Sanford M. Dawsey Dr. Jerome Puryear Jr.* Jonathan A. Hess* Dr. Sonja P. Dawsey* Dr. Mohammed I. Ranavaya PERMCO Dr. David A. & Mrs. Sharon N. Denning Drs. Gary O. 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Spangler * RCF on behalf of the Tammy White Legacy Fund Dr. Mahmood & Mrs. Christine A. Heydarian Dr. Bryan D. Springer* Dr. Dorothy E. Hicks Dr. Ron D. Stollings* DOCTORS’ MEMORIAL Dr. Nathan S.* & Mrs. Janell L. Hill Dr. Thomas B.* & Mrs. Julia V. Styer Dr. Scot D. Hines* Drs. Uma & Usha Sundaram SOCIETY Dr. John A.* & Mrs. Renae P. Hoffman Dr. Ellen A. Thompson* Gifts of $500 - $999 Dr. James T.* & Mrs. Kimberly W. Holbrook Dr. Stephen G. Tolley III Dr. Thomas J. Holbrook Jr. Mrs. Wanda G. Tolley INDIVIDUALS Dr. Jeffrey S.* & Mrs. Jennifer S. Holmes Dr. Michael E. & Mrs. Paula J. Vega Mr. James S. & Mrs. Phyllis H. Arnold Drs. Caleb R. Huff* & Andrea M. Lauffer* Mr. Daniel T. & Mrs. Cathy S. Wells Mr. Scott A. Atkins Drs. Joel T.* & Terry S. Hummer* Dr. Donnah S. Wolodkin Whitaker* & Ms. Leigh Banducci Drs. William R.* & Jamie L. Jeffrey* Mr. William S. Whitaker Dr. Lou G. Bartram* Dr. James C. Jensen Mr. Gary G. & Mrs. Jo Ann White Dr. Gregory K.* & Ms. Patti M. Bell Drs. Eric C.* & Sharmila M. Jones* Mr. W. Bennett & Mrs. Peggy T. Williams Drs. Daniel A. & Gayle A. Brazeau Dr. Neil A. Kaplan Mr. Thomas R. Wilmink II Mrs. Norma J. Bromley Mr. Timothy & Mrs. Debora A. Kiekover Dr. Patricia L.* & Mr. David A. Wilson Dr. Cheryl L. Cook* Dr. Jack L.* & Mrs. Mary B. Kinder Jr. Dr. Simon K.* & Mrs. Melanie A. Chang Dr. M. Ann Kuhn* & Mr. A. Dennis Coronado BUSINESSES Dr. Felix H. Cheung Drs. Subhash M. & Rashmi G. Kumar Abbott Laboratories through Benevita on Dr. Larry D.* & Mrs. Sarah B. Dial Jr. Mr. Daniel J. & Mrs. Barbara J. Lauffer behalf of Mr. Barry A. & Dr. Elizabeth R. Duke* Dr. Sean Loudin* Dr. Rose A. Goodwin* Mr. Michael J. Farrell Dr. Joseph M. King* Edward Tucker Architects, Inc. Mr. Chad S. & Mrs. Molly B. Fisher Dr. Sandra K.* & Mr. Robert G. Marshall Champion Industries, Inc. Dr. Frank E. Fumich* Dr. A. Stanley* & Mrs. Alisha R. Maynard E. P. Leach & Sons, Inc. Dr. Indira D. Gautam* Mr. Michael J. & Mrs. Diane M. McCarthy Farrell, White, Legg PLLC Mayor Jay C. Goldman Drs. Douglas C.* & Lynn H. McCorkle Galaxy Distributing of West Virginia – Dr. Doreen C. Griswold Mrs. Karen L. McGuire Jimmy & Julie Todd Mr. Gary L. Hamilton Dr. James M.* & Mrs. Sherri B. Mears Healthy Tri-State Organization, Inc. Dr. W. Elaine Hardman Dr. Bobby L.* & Mr. Eric K. Hardin Miller Highmark West Virginia Dr. Bradley D.* & Mrs. Lisa E. Henry Dr. Manuel E. Molina* Holzer Health System Dr. Christopher L. & Mrs. Tammy Hugh Dr. Maurice A. & Mrs. Diane W. Mufson JTEK, Inc. dba Honey Baked Ham Dr. Eric W.* & Mrs. Kristin L. Irwin Dr. Venkatesh K. Nadar Lumos Networks Dr. Allen B.* & Mrs. Loris S. Joseph

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Dr. Joseph L.* & Mrs. Lori G. Joyce Mrs. Carolyn H. Becker Dr. Charles E. & Mrs. Jean M. Giangarra Dr. Joanne M. Lebow* Dr. Indira M. Bhavsar* Dr. Scott R. & Mrs. Mary M. Gibbs Dr. John M. Maher Dr. Mark S. Bird* Dr. Gary G. & Mrs. E. Ruth Gilbert Dr. Molly R.* & Mr. William W. Mathews Mr. Paul R. & Mrs. Diane L. Bjorn Mrs. Carole Glasser Dr. Brenda L. Mitchell Mr. George V. & Mrs. Lora L. Blaha Dr. Brent G. Glover* Mr. Frederick H. & Mrs. Elizabeth A. Morgan Drs. Paul A. Blair & Jane A. Kurucz Mr. Barry K. & Mrs. Nancy A. Godby Dr. Jeffrey M. & Mrs. Sherry G. Nakano Brochetti Family Dr. Lynne J. Goebel Drs. Nancy B.* & Michael B. Norton Dr. Craig L.* & Mrs. Linda K. Bookout Dr. Shea M. Goodrich* Mr. Kenneth E. & Mrs. Sara L. Peller Mrs. Ginger R. Boles Dr. F. Mark Goodwin* Dr. Steven Pribanich III* Dr. M. Wayne* & Mrs. M. Kathy Bosserman Mr. James A. & Dr. Rebecca H. Goodwin Drs. Yaacov R. Pushkin* & Elaine L. Flanders* Dr. Shane A. Bowen* Dr. Nancy B.* & Mr. P. Nolan Graham Dr. Bruce A. & Mrs. Ann D. Ratcliff Dr. Darin K.* & Mrs. Pamela A. Bowers Dr. Todd L. Green Dr. Trudi L. Rash* Dr. E. Fritz* & Mrs. Jamie L. Braunlich Dr. Todd W.* & Mrs. Shannon M. Gress Dr. Douglas F.* & Mrs. Martha Y. Ritchie Mr. John W. & Mrs. Kathleen A. Burke Dr. C. Dwight Groves* Mr. C. David & Mrs. A. Kim Robinson Dr. Robin A. Bush* Dr. Darlene Y. Gruetter* Drs. Andrew H* & Patricia A. Schindzieloz* Dr. Timothy D.* & Mrs. Laura A. Canterbury Ms. Deborah E. Guhl Dr. Tina M.* & Mr. Eric K. Sias Dr. Michael D. Canty Mr. Sean K. & Mrs. Beth L. Hammers Dr. Bernie M.* & Mrs. Laura M. Simons Dr. Christopher W. Carey* Drs. Forrest S. Harrison* & Megan E. Docherty* Dr. Sharon L. Steinman* Dr. Samuel E.* & Mrs. Janice C. Carroll Mr. Steven P. & Mrs. Carolyn D. Hart Dr. Sheryl L. Stephens* & Mr. Lannie D. Rowe Mr. Walter F. & Mrs. Elizabeth H. Carter Dr. J. Robert Hayes* Dr. Siraj U. Siddiqi* Dr. Alvin R.* & Mrs. Andrea C. Castillo Dr. Christopher E.* & Mrs. Denise B. Hayner Mr. J. Matthew & Mrs. Jennifer H. Straub Dr. R. Todd* & Mrs. Mary J. Chambers Dr. Mary J. Haynes* Dr. Debra J. Stultz* Mrs. Laura L. Christopher Dr. Tracy L.* & Mrs. Mary E. Hendershot Miss Isabel R. Walden Drs. N. Nick Chongswatdi* & Erika M. Harris* Dr. Jonathan A. Hess* Dr. Myra L. Wilkerson* Dr. Lauren E. Bevins Cline* Dr. Marc Hettlinger* Dr. Kevin J.* & Mrs. Joan L. Willis Mr. Byard M. & Mrs. Robbie L. Coleman Dr. Becki S. Hill* Dr. Curtis A.* & Mrs. Cynthia C. Winter Mr. David P. & Mrs. Patti L. Cooper Mr. John F. & Mrs. Carol A. Hill Dr. Joanne R. Wunderlich* & Mr. David F. Askew Mr. Thomas L. & Mrs. Michelle P. Craig Jr. Mr. David R. & Mrs. Sandra K. Hinchman Ms. Sylvia J. Crickard Mr. Joseph R. & Mrs. Denise F. Hogsett BUSINESSES Mr. Wade K. & Mrs. Naomi B. Cunningham Mrs. Doris S. Holmes Capital Venture Corporation Dr. Jerry A*. & Mrs. Kelli L. Dague Miss Linda S. Holmes & Dr. J. William Haught Change Healthcare Dr. Sam R.* & Mrs. Julie E. 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Khawaja FOUNDATIONS Dr. Michael G.* & Mrs. Marita M. Douglas Dr. Devin A. King* Big Green Scholarship Foundation Mr. John P. & Mrs. Carol A. Doyle Dr. Janelle M. King* Foundation for the Tri-State Community, Inc. Dr. Henry K. Driscoll Ms. K. Kelley Kiningham on behalf of Drs. Kenneth E. & Dr. Devin S. Edwards* Dr. Randy S. Kinnard* Barbara P. Guyer Mr. Luther S. & Mrs. Betsy A. Ehret Ms. Deborah M. Kitchen Dr. Yoram & Mrs. Esther Elitsur Ms. Susan L. Kline NEW CENTURY CLUB Dr. J. Blake Epling* Ms. Regina Knox Gifts of $100 - $499 Mr. James L. & Mrs. Bobbie W. Farley Mr. Daniel J. & Mrs. Angela W. Konrad Dr. Sarah J. Flaherty* Dr. Amber L. Kuhl* INDIVIDUALS Dr. Mobeen Farooq* Dr. Jay R.* & Mrs. Kaitlin A. Lakhani Dr. Kellee E. Abner* Dr. Kurt B. Fleckenstein Dr. Paula K.* & Mr. S. Greg Larsen Dr. Hagger Ali* Mr. Brian A. & Mrs. Tami K. Fletcher Ms. Mary E. Leaberry Ms. Ina Z. Angel Mrs. Janet M. Foley Mr. R. Eric & Mrs. Paula Lee Dr. R. Tony* & Mrs. Lisa M. Aprea Dr. Jeremy D.* & Mrs. Sara E. Fuller Mr. Samuel F. & Mrs. Kay F. Lee Jr. Dr. Richard C. Arnold Mr. Scott A. & Mrs. Kelly R. Fuller Dr. Nicole E. Leedy* Dr. Peter C. & Ms. Elsa G. Aragones Mr. Brian A. & Mrs. Kathy Gallagher Mr. David & Dr. Mary T. Legenza Dr. Jerome B. Aya-Ay* Drs. Adrian S.* & Amy L. Garmestani* Dr. Tracy L. LeGrow Mrs. Carolyn J. Bagby Dr. Donna R. Gates* Dr. Joan B. Lehmann* Dr. Tammy L. Bannister* Dr. Jeffry T.* & Mrs. Mary S. Gee Dr. Kristen M. Lindell* Dr. G. Monty* & Mrs. Kathy L. Baylor Drs. Karen E. Clark Gerbo* & Robert M. Gerbo Dr. Kathleen E. Lucas*

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Dr. Dana S. Lycans* Dr. Richard E.* & Mrs. Susan L. Ryncarz Marshall University School of Pharmacy Dr. Joan A. Lynch* Dr. Kathy L.* & Mr. Mansour Saber Marshall Surgery Dr. Joye A. Martin Dr. Juan R. & Mrs. Monica Sanabria Marshall University Research Corporation Dr. Mansoor H. & Mr. Samuel H. & Mrs. Valerie L. Scheidler Maryland Music Educators Association Mrs. Nafisa M. Matcheswalla Mr. Richard & Mrs. Anne N. Schneckloth MedHub Dr. Shabbir M. Matcheswalla* Dr. Brittany V.* & Mr. Jacob I. Seminara Medical Practice Management Solutions, LLC Drs. Sarah A. McCarty & David B. Carr Dr. Joseph C. Shanklin* SupplyWorks Mr. Donald R. McCloud Dr. Mitsuko P.* & Mr. William K. Shannon Todd Associates, Inc. Mrs. Melissa A. McCloud Dr. W. Mitchel* & Mrs. Micki R. Shaver Walmart – Sam’s Club Dr. Reginald J. McClung* Dr. Friday G. Simpson* Ms. Lindsay McCorkle Mr. K. Richard & Mrs. Marion J. Sinclair FOUNDATIONS Mr. Francis H. & Mrs. Kathy L. McCullough Dr. Sandra L. Skar* Ayco Charitable Foundation on behalf of the Dr. Aaron M. McGuffin* Dr. Brenda C. Smith* Donald & Mary Robinson Fund Mrs. Melba B. McMillan Mr. Gerald N. & Mrs. Vicki Smith Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, Inc. on Dr. Michael L. Meadows* Dr. Stephen C.* & Mrs. Judy A. Smith behalf of Dr. Donald S. Robinson Dr. Nimish K. Mehta* Dr. Lucia I. Soltis* GE Foundation on behalf of Mr. Luther S. & Drs. Kelly E.* & Kristina Bryant Melvin Mr. Skip & Mrs. Rebecca N. Speaks Mrs. Betsy A. Ehret Jr. Dr. William M. Miller* Mr. Joshua D. & Mrs. Sheanna M. Spence Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund on behalf of Dr. Mario R. Morenas* Dr. Staci K. Stalcup* Dr. A. Betts Carpenter-Reed* Dr. Lee Ann Moricle* Mr. Brad Stalder Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund on behalf of the Dr. J. Jeff* & Mrs. Laura B. Mullins Mr. Robert E. & Mrs. Jeanne G. Stepp Kinzer Charitable Trust Mr. Peter & Mrs. Diane B. Nachtwey Dr. Timothy B.* & Mrs. Sarina K. Tabor Dr. Jay T. Naegele* Drs. Susan A. Terry* & John R. Shannon TRUSTS Dr. Shirley M. Neitch Drs. Paula F.* & John G. Taylor TTE J. Holmes Morrison Revocable Trust on Dr. Michael J.* & Mrs. Ruth M. Nerenberg Ms. Anne Thomason behalf of Holmes & Antoinette Morrison Dr. Justin M. Nolte* Mr. June C. & Mrs. Lynne E. Thomason Vass Family Trust Mr. James T. & Mrs. Michelle A. Norweck Mr. David A. & Mrs. Julia E. Tolley Dr. David R.* & Mrs. Deborah S. Nunley Ms. Darla Townsend Mr. Paul O’Hanlon Mr. Jack C. & Mrs. Patricia W. Trainor BENEFACTORS Dr. Gretchen E.* & Mr. Stephen A. Oley Dr. Ray M. Van Metre* Gifts of $1 - $99 Drs. James F. O’Neal* & Emily C. De Los Reyes Dr. Freddie W. Vaughan* Judge David M. & Mrs. Jane H. Pancake Dr. M. Teresa Vives* INDIVIDUALS Dr. John A. & Mrs. Elizabeth S. Parker Dr. Krista T. Wagoner* Mr. Shahrokh Ahmadi Dr. William E. Passodelis* Dr. John B. Walden Ms. Rachel C. Amsbary Dr. Amanda N. Pauley* Dr. William E. & Mrs. B. Lynn Walker Dr. Murray D. & Mrs. Carole A. Batt Col. Larry C. & Mrs. Glenyce S. Payne Mr. H. Jarrett & Mrs. Martha Y. Walker Dr. Mitchell L. & Mrs. Constance M. Berk Mrs. Leah C. Payne Mr. Emory & Mrs. Sheri Taylor Wallace Ms. Claire Blanton Dr. Gary J.* & Mrs. Christa A. Petty Dr. Alice A. Walz* Ms. Nancy J. Booth Dr. Stephen M. & Mrs. Nancy A. Petrany Dr. Tsailing* & Mr. Tsanshao T. Wang Ms. Tammy G. Bowyer Dr. C. Douglas Phillips* Mr. David M. Ward Dr. Matthew W. Boyer* Mrs. A. Bev Pofahl Mr. Lacy Ward Jr. & Ms. Ursulette Huntley Mr. Jonathan R. Bruni Dr. Daniel J. Poole* Drs. Price S.* & Erin H. Ward* Mr. Robert S. Buckovan Dr. Melissa D.* & Mr. Michael W. Porter Dr. Keith H. Wharton* Mr. Harold E. & Mrs. Lakie I. Bunn Mr. David C. & Mrs. Jeanine B. Price Dr. David V.* & Mrs. Jennifer C. Webb Mrs. Vicki S. Cartmel Mr. William C. & Mrs. Brenda H. Price Mr. Keith D. & Mrs. Bernadette L. Wellman Mr. Franklin S. & Mrs. Denise M. Chambers Dr. Donald A. & Mrs. Marie E. Primerano Dr. Joseph W. & Mrs. Toby W. Werthammer Mr. Daniel T. & Mrs. Carol J. Clancy Dr. Terry G. Pritt* Dr. William N.* & Mrs. Laurie B. White II Mr. David C. Conley Dr. Gary W.* & Mrs. Tamara L. Procop Dr. Cynthia A. Winger Dr. Gary D.* & Mrs. Krista D. Cremeans Dr. Preena Purewal-Reier* Ms. Janice L. Wise Ms. Ladonna Dean Drs. Nitin Puri & Komal Sodhi Mr. Gregory Wolodkin Ms. Kathy S. Denbow Dr. Bernard Queen# Mr. Argie L. & Mrs. Alma A. Workman Dr. Brian S. Dunlap* Dr. Leela V. Raju* Mrs. Ellen Wright Mr. Jared M. Eplion Dr. Leslie A. Pack Ranken* Mr. Dan Wright Mr. Barry R. & Mrs. Virginia B. Evans Ms. Mary E. Rattigan & the Rattigan Family Mr. Dean Wright Ms. Jun Fan Mr. W. Nicholas & Dr. Mary E. Reynolds Dr. Gary R. Youmans* Mr. Jeffrey A. Fenerty Dr. Hobart K. Richey* Dr. Elaine M. Young* Dr. Philip J. Ferkler* Ms. Joy A. Riley Dr. Hongwei Yu Mr. Thomas L. & Mrs. Denise A. Gadomski Dr. Elizabeth A.* & LTC Walter G. Roberson Dr. Jeanne M. Zekan* Dr. Michael W.* & Mrs. Judith A. Gibbs Dr. Geno V. Romano* Mr. Thomas S. & Mrs. Elizabeth J. Glassell Dr. Melissa A. Rowe* BUSINESSES Mr. Dana J. Godfrey Ms. Brittani K. Ruiz American Prosthetic and Orthotic Care, LLC Dr. Manik & Ms. Maria Goel Drs. David P.* & Katherine J. Steele Rupp* Elco Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Mrs. Frances H. Gould Dr. Daniel W. Russell* HQ Publishing Company Ms. Robin L. Graley

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Mr. Lawrence M. & Mrs. Jennifer E. Grover Mr. John G. & Mrs. Tammy R. Winters MEMORIAL GIFTS Mr. Norman G. & Mrs. Jo Anne Haddad Mrs. Nancy L. York Dr. Paul W. Ambrose* Miss Loretta E. Haddy Dr. James W. Banks III* Ms. Julie K. Harris BUSINESS Mrs. Maxine P. Baur Dr. Gregory S. Hendricks* Marshall Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine Dr. Lester R. Bryant Mr. John R. & Mrs. Sara Z. Hoblitzell Mrs. Edna M. Burger Mr. James E. & Mrs. Opal M. Holman FOUNDATION Dr. Clyde A. Burgess Dr. Joshua L. Houser* Foundation for the Tri-State on behalf of Mrs. Patricia Burke Mr. Vernon F. & Mrs. Beverly A. Howell Mrs. J. Churchill Hodges Dr. E. Norval Carter Mr. Kenneth D. & Mrs. Marianne R. Johnson Mr. Edward J. & Mrs. Marie Aliff Clay Dr. Matthew E.* & Mrs. Cynthia J. Krantz As with any list of this type, errors or omissions Mr. Daniel J. & Mrs. Teresa R. Cowell Mr. John R. & Mrs. Karen H. Lukens can be made. If that is the case, please accept our Dr. Paul R. Durst* Ms. Christie A. Luther apology and report the error to Linda Holmes at Dr. William J. Echols Ms. Jeanie Lyons 304.691.1711 or [email protected]. Mrs. Elizabeth D. Esposito Dr. Elsa I. Mangiarua Dr. Robert T. Estes Mrs. Holly A. Mathis Dr. James D. Fix Mrs. Diana R. Maue HONORARY AND Dr. George Gevas Dr. Kelle J. Maxwell MEMORIAL GIFTS Mrs. Ida M. Goodrich Dr. Kevin S.* & Mrs. Janet L. McCann Dr. Edward J. Grey* A gift in honor of or in memory of an individual to Ms. Margaret M. McFarland Mr. Kenneth E. & Mrs. Hazel O. Guyer Jr. the School of Medicine is a generous and thoughtful Ms. Mary E. Meeks Mrs. Carolyn S. Haden way to recognize a person’s life and accomplishments. Dr. Shelvy L. Campbell Monroe Dr. Elias G. Haikal When you make an honorary or memorial gift the Dr. Michael R. Moore Mr. John B. Hamilton honoree or next of kin is notified of your generosity Mr. James H. & Mrs. Elizabeth A. Morgan Dr. John D. Harrah and thoughtfulness, and the gift is used as you Mr. J. Jack & Mrs. Sally E. Morgan Dr. John D. Harrah Jr.* specified. When making a gift, send it with a note Mrs. Melinda R. Morgan Mrs. E. Pauline Harrell identifying the honoree’s name and address or next Mrs. Sandra K. Morris Mrs. Marcia Kleiman Harris of kin for a memorial gift. Those recognized with Mrs. Cassandra Murphy-Morgan Mr. Stuart B. Harris honorary or memorial gifts are listed below: Mrs. Deborah L. Myers Mrs. Sandra S. Hatfield Ms. Janet Myers Dr. Samuel L. Henson Ms. Rosemary B. Nachtwey Dr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Holbrook HONORARY GIFTS Dr. Stacie D. Naylor* Mr. Fred L. & Mrs. Louise J. Janssen Mr. Albert E. Allie Mrs. Stacey A. Nelson Mrs. Kitty K. Kaplan Dr. Charles J. & Mrs. Mary Louise Anton Jr. Mrs. Marla R. Nichols Mrs. Anna R. Kroeckel Dr. Sirous & Mrs. Martha M. Arya Ms. Carolynn C. O’Dell Mr. Ernest F. Leaberry III Mr. Martin T. Bash Dr. David S.* & Mrs. Clare A. Parks Mrs. Donna K. Leckey Mrs. Monica E. Prater Dr. James B. Becker* Mr. Richard S. Logan Ms. Margaret M. Putt Mr. Timothy D. Black Mr. Earl R. Lucas Ms. Amy Robinson Dr. Patrick I. Brown Dr. Majester N. Abdul-Jalil* Mr. Mark A. Robinson Mrs. Peggy Collins Mr. William Martin Mr. Richard B. & Mrs. Sandra Rummell Dr. Joseph E. Evans* Mrs. Jane A. Hayden McCorkle Mr. William G. & Mrs. Mary R. Sauer Dr. Mahmood Heydarian Mr. Nelson McMillan Jr. Ms. Julia H. Schreiber Dr. Dorothy E. Hicks Mr. Benjamin I. Meli Mr. Brian Seidner Miss Linda S. Holmes Dr. Kevin M. Milam* Mr. Stanley H. Sergent Dr. Paul S. Lee* Dr. Bobby A. Miller II* Ms. Jessica R. Siegling Dr. Charles H. McKown Jr. Dr. Louis R. Molina* Ms. Ann A. Smith Mr. Kadiresan Sannasi & Mayor Robert R. Nelson Mr. Harold W. & Mrs. Elfriede I. Smith Mrs. Mallikai Pushpam Nadar Mrs. V. Eleanor Nickell Mr. Tracy B. Smith Dr. Surendra Nath & Mrs. Shashi Dwivedi Mr. Roscoe R. Perdue Ms. Alyssa R. Sowards Dr. Robert C. Nerhood Mrs. Christine F. Phipps Ms. Cheryl A. Spurlock Dr. Richard M. Niles Mrs. Betty J. Pinson Ms. Alishia A. Stombock Dr. Gerard J. Oakley Mrs. Jean G. Ramsey Mrs. Patricia A. Stultz Dr. Kathleen M. O’Hanlon* Dr. Gilbert A. Ratcliff Sr. Dr. Marc A. & Mrs. Susan B. Subik People of West Virginia Mr. Harold B. & Mrs. Dorothy G. Ray Mr. James E. Terry Mrs. Janet S. Perdue Dr. Laura L. Richardson Mrs. Delores I. Thompson Dr. Amir R. Piracha* Mrs. Jeanne Price Scott Mrs. Terri Trompak Dr. Bruce A. Ratcliff Mrs. Linda McCoy Smith Mr. Lawrence J. & Mrs. Cheryl L. Tweel Dr. Emily A. Seidler* Ms. Lisa A. Smith Ms. Crystal L. Vance Ms. Cynthia A. Warren Dr. C. Anne Steele* Ms. Sherry S. Wall Dr. Donnah S. Wolodkin Whitaker* Mrs. Sandra L. Stepp LTC Frederick F. & Mrs. Carol G. Williston Dr. Kevin W. Yingling* Mrs. Margaret “Peggy” Theis Ms. Elaine A. Wilson Dr. Sasha N. Zill Dr. Gary M. Tolley

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Mr. Glen F. Toppins Brent G. Glover, MD Christopher S. Goode, MD Dr. Charles “Skip” E. Turner Nathan S. Hill, MD Erika M. Harris, MD Mr. Edward & Mrs. Anne Valentovic Andrew R. Hutchens III, MD Eric W. Irwin, MD Mr. Jeffrey E. Valentovic Andrea M. Lauffer, MD Douglas F. Ritchie, MD Mr. Richard D. Vass James T. Mullins, MD Staci K. Stalcup, MD Dr. Hassan Vaziri David P. Rupp, MD CLASS OF 2001 Dr. Elmer T. & Mrs. Mary M. Vega Christopher P. Schirtzinger, MD (51 members, 2 deceased, 10% participation) Mr. Elmer L. Workman David V. Webb, MD S. Elliott Dorsey, MD CLASS OF 2009 Adrian S. Garmestani, MD SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (53 members, 9% participation) Amy L. Garmestani, MD ALUMNI DONORS BY Marc Hettlinger, MD Gregory S. Hendricks, MD S. Nichelle Graham Jadhav, MD James M. Reynolds, MD CLASS Janelle M. King, MD Randy S. Kinnard, MD CLASS OF 2000 CLASS OF 2017 Mary E. Smyrnioudis, MD (48 members, 17% participation) (73 members, 1% participation) Michael D. Cooper, MD Mobeen Farooq, MD CLASS OF 2008 Jerry A. Dague, MD (41 members, 7% participation) Amber L. Kuhl, MD CLASS OF 2016 J. Robert Hayes, MD A. Stanley Maynard, MD (61 members, 5% participation) Tracy L. Hendershot, MD Stacie D. Naylor, MD Hagger Ali, MD Lucia I. Soltis, MD Melissa B. Porter, MD Matthew W. Boyer, MD Sharon L. Steinman, MD Indira M. Bhavsar, MD CLASS OF 2007 Ray M. Van Metre, MD CLASS OF 2015 (49 members, 22% participation) Elizabeth A. Dovec, MD CLASS OF 1999 (66 members, 1% participation) Laurel A. Hensley Fedor, MD (47 members, 1 deceased, 26% participation) Shayne M. Gue, MD Paul B. Ferguson, MD Michael E. Anton, MD CLASS OF 2014 C. Andrew Gilliland, MD Larry D. Dial Jr., MD (67 members, 4% participation) Joseph M. King, MD Adam M. Franks, MD Sonja P. Dawsey, MD Jay R. Lakhani, MD Frank E. Fumich, MD Matthew E. Krantz, MD Nicole E. Leedy, MD Indira D. Gautam, MD Freddie W. Vaughan, MD Shabbir M. Matcheswalla, MD Robert B. Gray, MD Justin M. Nolte, MD Eric C. Jones, MD CLASS OF 2013 Meagan W. Shepherd, MD Sharmila M. Matcheswalla Jones, MD (74 members, 9% participation) Jay A. Shepherd, MD Devin A. King, MD Kathryne J. Blair, MD Aaron M. McGuffin, MD J. Blake Epling, MD CLASS OF 2006 Nancy B. Norton, MD Caleb R. Huff, MD (46 members, 4% participation) Bryan D. Springer, MD Dana S. Lycans, MD Robin A. Bush, MD Melissa A. Rowe, MD Leslie P. Ranken, MD CLASS OF 1998 Katherine J. Steele Rupp, MD (44 members, 9% participation) Brittany V. Seminara, MD CLASS OF 2005 Amy R. Conley, MD (43 members, 7% participation) Robert J. Cure, MD CLASS OF 2012 N. Nick Chongswatdi, MD Eric S. Hopkins, MD (67 members, 10% participation) Sean Loudin, MD James R. Patterson, MD Lauren E. Bevins Cline, MD Kelly E. Melvin, MD Jonathan A. Hess, MD CLASS OF 1997 Joshua L. Houser, MD CLASS OF 2004 (52 members, 1 deceased, 24% participation) Daniel J. Poole, MD (43 members, 14% participation) R. Tony Aprea, MD Krista T. Wagoner, MD Jerome B. Aya-Ay, MD Samuel E. Carroll, MD Erin H. Ward, MD Glenn M. Brammer, MD Charles W. Clements II, MD Price S. Ward, MD Jennifer A. Brammer, MD Christopher L. Dewese, MD Krista L. Denning, MD Sean C. DiCristofaro, MD CLASS OF 2011 Brian S. Dunlap, MD Mary J. Haynes, MD (67 members, 9% participation) Devin S. Edwards, MD Joseph L. Joyce, MD Christopher W. Carey, MD Nimish K. Mehta, MD Megan E. Docherty, MD CLASS OF 2003 Bobby L. Miller, MD Shea M. Goodrich, MD (50 members, 1 deceased, 8% participation) Jay T. Naegele, MD Forrest S. Harrison, MD Jeremy D. Fuller, MD Jerome Puryear Jr., MD Salmaan A. Jawaid, MD Laura S. Hysell, MD Sandra L. Skar, MD Alice A. Walz, MD Julia L. Pasquale, MD Leela V. Raju, MD CLASS OF 1996 CLASS OF 2010 (45 members, 1 deceased, 20% participation) (65 members, 15% participation) CLASS OF 2002 Mark S. Bird, MD Elizabeth R. Duke, MD (46 members, 2 deceased, 14% participation) Gary D. Cremeans, MD Sarah K. Flaherty, MD Alvin R. Castillo, MD Jeffry T. Gee, MD

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Jennifer L. Bennett Grube, MD William R. Jeffrey, MD Elaine M. Young, MD M. Ann Kuhn, MD Jack L. Kinder Jr., MD Larry W. Watson, MD Molly R. Mathews, MD Joan B. Lehmann, MD Joseph C. Shanklin, MD Steven Pribanich III, MD CLASS OF 1985 Paula F. Taylor, MD Charlotte A. Rhee, MD (34 members, 2 deceased, 34% participation) Ellen A. Thompson, MD Friday G. Simpson, MD Simon K. Chang, MD M. Teresa Vives, MD Cheryl L. Cook, MD CLASS OF 1995 Tsailing Wang, MD F. Mark Goodwin, MD (47 members, 2 deceased, 16% participation) Scot D. Hines, MD David J. Hunt, MD CLASS OF 1990 Lea Ann Moricle, MD Kristen M. Lindell, MD (37 members, 22% participation) Michael J. Nerenberg, MD Kevin S. McCann, MD Jan A. Barr, MD David S. Nunley, MD Mario R. Morenas, MD R. Todd Chambers, MD Andrew H. Schindzielorz, MD Amir R. Piracha, MD Terry S. Hummer, MD Terry G. Pritt, MD Elizabeth A. Roberson, MD John D. Roth, MD Geno V. Romano, MD Richard E. Ryncarz, MD Daniel W. Russell, MD Kevin J. Willis, MD W. Mitchel Shaver, MD CLASS OF 1994 Siraj U. Siddiqi, MD CLASS OF 1984 (49 members, 2 deceased, 23% participation) Bernie M. Simons, MD (36 members, 5 deceased, 26% participation) Tammy L. Bannister, MD Timothy D. Canterbury, MD E. Fritz Braunlich, MD CLASS OF 1989 Donna R. Gates, MD A. Betts Carpenter-Reed, MD (38 members, 3 deceased, 20% participation) Robert A. Hess, MD Lee C. Haikal, MD Michael G. Douglas, MD Kathleen E. Lucas, MD Becki L. Hill, MD Karen E. Clark Gerbo, MD C. Douglas Phillips, MD John H. Johnson III, MD Michael W. Gibbs, MD Ezra B. Riber, MD Paula K. Larsen, MD Sandra K. Marshall, MD Susan A. Terry, MD Michael L. Meadows, MD Trudi L. Rash, MD Donnah S. Wolodkin Whitaker, MD Kathy L. Saber, MD Debra J. Stultz, MD Myra L. Wilkerson, MD William N. White II, MD CLASS OF 1983 Patricia J. Wilson, MD (36 members, 1 deceased, 34% participation) CLASS OF 1988 Lou G. Bartram, MD CLASS OF 1993 (42 members, 17% participation) Gerald G. Blackwell, MD (47 members, 3 deceased, 20% participation) M. Wayne Bosserman, MD Craig L. Bookout, MD Christopher G. Anton, MD Carolyn A. Cline, MD Samuel R. Davis, MD James B. Becker, MD Joan A. Lynch, MD Ronald W. DeAndrade, MD Shane A. Bowen, MD James M. Mears, MD W. Douglas Given, MD Philip J. Ferkler, MD James F. O’Neal, MD Bijan J. Goodarzi, MD Todd W. Gress, MD Mitsuko P. Shannon, MD R. Mark Hatfield, MD Jeffrey S. Holmes, MD Sheryl L. Stephens, MD Reginald J. McClung, MD Mary B. Jenkins, MD Daniel B. Ray, MD Sanjeev S. Sharma, MD CLASS OF 1987 Hobart K. Richey, MD Joanne R. Wunderlich, MD (40 members, 28% participation) William S. Sheils Jr., MD Darin K. Bowers, MD CLASS OF 1992 Nancy B. Graham, MD CLASS OF 1982 (40 members, 2 deceased, 34% participation) Darlene Y. Gruetter, MD (23 members, 2 deceased, 38% participation) Kellee E. Abner, MD Christopher E. Hayner, MD John G. Boswell, MD John J. Anton, MD James T. Holbrook, MD Joseph E. Evans, MD Kimberly A. Burgess, MD Allen B. Joseph, MD Rose Anne Goodwin, MD Philip L. Casingal, MD Manuel E. Molina, MD Kim M. Jordan, MD Jamie L. Jeffrey, MD Yaacov R. Pushkin, MD Gretchen E. Oley, MD William M. Miller, MD Mark F. Sheridan, MD Ron D. Stollings, MD William E. Passodelis, MD Gary R. Youmans, MD Thomas B. Styer, MD Gary J. Petty, MD Jeanne M. Zekan, MD Curtis A. Winter, MD Gary W. Procop, MD Dianna L. Shipley, MD CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1981 Tina M. Sias, MD (46 members, 3 deceased, 28% participation) (18 members, 2 deceased, 31% participation) Timothy B. Tabor, MD Elaine L. Flanders, MD C. Dwight Groves, MD Janet N. Wallace, MD John A. Hoffman, MD Douglas C. McCorkle, MD Eric W. Janssen, MD Brenda C. Smith, MD CLASS OF 1991 Joan M. Lebow, MD Stephen C. Smith, MD (44 members, 32% participation) Kathleen M. O’Hanlon, MD Keith H. Wharton, MD G. Monty Baylor, MD David S. Parks, MD Gregory K. Bell, MD Patricia A. Schindzielorz, MD Harry H. Dinsmore Jr., MD Donna J. Slayton, MD Of the 1,740 School of Medicine living graduates Deborah H. Gillispie, MD Elizabeth L. Spangler, MD representing the classes of 1981-2017, there were Bradley D. Henry, MD Kevin S. Smith, MD 271 donors for an overall participation of 16%. Joel T. Hummer, MD

* Alumni # Deceased Benefactor Magazine 27 GivingOPPORTUNITIES Generous alumni and friends who support the mission of the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine make the education, training and research we do possible. As Marshall University embarks on a new capital campaign, Marshall Rises, your support will help take scholarship and research at the School of Medicine to the next level.

ENDOWMENT FUND A permanent fund established by a donor to support a program, scholarship or School of Medicine initiative. Endowment funds are strategically invested by Marshall University Foundation, Inc., to create a perpetual rev- enue stream. As with all investments, they are exposed to market fluctuations which may impact the level of annual program or scholarship support. An endowment fund may be established through gifts of cash or stock, a pledge or a legacy gift. Additional gifts may be added to the endowment at any time by you or others.

EXPENDABLE FUND An expendable fund can be set up in tandem with the endowment fund. Annually, the spending allocation from the endowment fund earnings is placed into the expendable fund, from which awards or distributions can be made. An expendable fund may also be established by the donor for one-time or annual gifts that are non-endowed and immediately able to be spent. Expendable funds are intended to have a limited funding and expense timeframe but still offer the donor flexibility in designating gifts for a specific use.

FUND CREATION To maximize the impact and consistency of available awards, we guide you through the process of establishing your new endow- ment and/or expendable fund. Designating 80% of the total gift or pledge amount to the endowment and 20% to the expendable allows the fund to make an immediate impact. You can also accomplish this goal by participating in programs like Adopt a Medical Student.

Establish an endowed or expendable fund with the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, then watch your investment grow and make a lasting impact!

Giving Opportunities Total Gift Amount Minimum Endowment Gift Expendable Gift Annual Award

Fund Corpus 20% of Corpus 4% of Allocation Scholarships $25,000 and up $25,000 $5,000 $1,000 Programs/initiatives $25,000 and up $25,000 $10,000 $2,000 Named professorship $500,000 and up $500,000 $100,000 $20,000 Distinguished chair $1,000,000 and up $1,000,000 $200,000 $40,000 Naming opportunities $5,000,000 and up $5,000,000 $1,000,000 $200,000

For more information, contact:

Linda S. Holmes Crystal L. Vance Director, Development Assistant Director, Development & Alumni Affairs & Alumni Engagement 304-691-1711 304-691-1757 [email protected] [email protected] jcesom.marshall.edu/giving

28 2019 2019 School of Medicine SCHOLARSHIP CAMPAIGN Listed in alphabetical order are new scholarships created to benefit the School of Medicine during the past year. Academic and need- based scholarships ensure that Marshall attracts the most promising students from West Virginia and all corners of the country.

Albert Emmit Allie Scholarship Logan, West Virginia, native David E. Allie, MD, Fisherville, Virginia. Jennifer is from Prosperity, West established an endowed scholarship for first-year medi- Virginia, and completed her family medicine residency cal students, with first preference given to a student at the University of Virginia. from Logan County and second preference to a West Virginia resident. Although he has been practicing in Louisiana for most of his 30-year career, Allie remains closely tied to his West Virginia roots. Allie graduated from Marshall University, where he was a member of the Thundering Herd baseball team. He went on to earn his medical degree from West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia, and is a successful cardiovascular and endovascular surgeon at Louisiana Cardiovascular and Limb Salvage Center in Lafayette, Louisiana, which he founded in 2009. Allie established the scholarship in honor of his father, Albert Emmit Allie.

The Brammer family Class of 2021 Scholarship The School of Medicine Class of 2021 established a scholarship in memory of Laura L. Richardson, PhD, associate professor of biomedical sciences, assistant dean of academic affairs and director of preclinical education, as “an enduring symbol of their respect, fondness and appreciation of her leadership, support and dedication to the School of Medicine and its students” from 2005 until her death on May 18, 2018. The scholarship is desig- nated for first-year medical students with financial need. Dr. David Allie (right) with his father, Albert Allie, and son, Adam Allie

Drs. Glenn M. & Jennifer A. Brammer Scholarship Class of 2004 graduates Drs. Glenn M. and Jennifer A. Brammer established an endowed scholarship for first-year medical students who are first-generation college and medical students from West Virginia, with first preference given to Logan County, West Virginia, residents. Glenn is a native of West Logan. He com- pleted an internal residency at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville followed by cardiology and clinical cardiac electrophysiology fellowships at Wake Forest University. He is a board-certified cardiologist and The Class of 2021 became only the second class to endow a electrophysiologist with August Health Cardiology in scholarship while still in medical school.

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Closing in The classes of 1995, 2003, 2005 and 2015 are oh-so-close to reaching $15,000 and endowing their scholarships. Give online now to support your class scholar- on 100% ship at https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/marshalljcesom.

Dr. Michael D. & Kari A. Cooper Scholarship Goode Family Scholarship Michael D. Cooper, MD (’00), endowed a scholarship Christopher S. Goode, MD (’02), along with his wife, in honor of Paulette S. Wehner, MD (’89), his teacher Kristi, and mother, Barbara, have endowed a scholarship and mentor who was in- for first-year medical strumental in his decision students, with first to become a cardiologist. preference given to a Cooper, a Charleston, West student who gradu- Virginia, native, completed ated from Riverside an internal medicine resi- High School in dency at the Mayo Clinic Kanawha County, in Jacksonville, Florida, West Virginia. followed by a cardiol- Second preference ogy fellowship at The will be given to a stu- Ohio State University. dent who graduated His wife, Kari Cooper, is from high school in from Parkersburg, West Harrison County, Virginia, and is a graduate Dr. Michael Cooper Dr. Christopher & Kristi Goode West Virginia; third of West Virginia University preference will be and a law school graduate of Capital University. Cooper given to a student who graduated from any other high is practicing with the Cone Health Medical Group in school in West Virginia who would be a first-generation Greensboro, North Carolina. The scholarship is desig- physician; and fourth preference will be given to a stu- nated for first-year medical students with first preference dent who graduated from high school in West Virginia. given to West Virginia residents. Goode grew up in Chelyan, West Virginia, just outside of Charleston, and graduated from East Bank High Given Family Scholarship School. He earned his bachelor’s degree from West A rural physician and alumnus, W. Douglas Given, Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia. MD (’83), and his wife, Mary, have established an He returned to Morgantown for an emergency medi- endowed scholarship in memory of Doug’s parents, cine residency after earning his Doctor of Medicine at William Henry and Marshall. Goode currently serves as chairman of the Marjorie A. Given, to department of emergency medicine at the West Virginia assist aspiring physi- University School of Medicine and assistant vice presi- cians from central West dent for emergency medicine for WVU Medicine. Virginia. A lifelong West Virginian and na- tive of Strange Creek in Braxton County, Given practiced as a family medicine physi- cian in Braxton County from 1986 until 2015, when he joined Braxton County Memorial Dr. Doug & Mrs. Mary Given Hospital. The couple’s daughter, Laura M. Given, MD, also earned her medical degree from the Marshall School of Medicine in 2017 and is now com- Dr. Christopher Goode (center) with his parents Barbara and the pleting her family medicine residency at Marshall. late Gerald Goode

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Elias G. Haikal, MD, Scholarship student with demonstrated academic achievement who Huntington radiologist and School of Medicine is pursuing a career in pediatrics. alumnus Lee C. Haikal, MD (’94), established an endowed scholarship for Mears Family Scholarship medical students that hon- James M. “Jim” Mears, MD (’88), and his wife, ors both the life and leg- Sherri, have established an endowed scholarship to acy of his father, Elias G. help future medical students Haikal, MD, who passed from Putnam County, West away in 2016. Dr. Elias Virginia. The Mears Family Haikal was born in 1947 in Scholarship is designated for Lebanon and immigrated first-year medical students, to the U.S. at the age of with first preference given 16. He earned his medical to a student from Putnam degree from the Medical County, West Virginia, and College of Georgia and second preference given to went on to practice family a student from Cabell or Dr. Elias Haikal medicine in South Carolina Wayne counties in West before returning to Nitro, Virginia. The award is re- West Virginia, in 1977 to build his own practice and newable for three additional Dr. James M. Mears raise his family. Haikal participated in the early days of years pending normal academic progress. the School of Medicine by allowing students to rotate in A Cabell County, West Virginia, native, Mears gradu- his clinic. Over the past 40 years, many of the extended ated with his medical degree from Marshall University in Haikal family, including the Istfan, Ghareeb, Gharib, 1988. He completed his residency in family medicine at Hanna and Hourani families, have graduated from the Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) in Charleston, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. This scholarship West Virginia, followed by a palliative care fellowship at is designated for entering first-year medical students The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Mears with both merit and financial need, and first preference has practiced in Charleston for more than 28 years. He is given to West Virginia residents. is a faculty member with West Virginia University and practices at CAMC, specializing in family medicine and E. Pauline Harrell Memorial Scholarship palliative medicine, and is the medical director of the Tamara D. Huffman established an endowed schol- Pallative Care Division. arship in memory of her mother, E. Pauline Harrell. Harrell was a native West Virginian born April 25, 1923, Dr. Gretchen Oley Family Scholarship in Beckley, where she lived until her death on Feb. 19, After devoting her more than 25-year career to Marshall’s 2015. At the age of 7, she was charged with the care of her School of Medicine, alumna and longtime faculty member younger brother. From that point, she dedicated her life Gretchen E. Oley, MD to nurturing children. She was a homemaker who cared (’82), and her husband, for her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and Steve, established an two great-nephews during their childhood. This one- endowed scholarship to time award is designated for a rising fourth-year medical help future West Virginia students who exhibit ex- cellence in scholarship and demonstrate finan- cial need. After graduating with her Doctor of Medicine Dr. Gretchen Oley & Steve Oley from Marshall as a mem- ber of the school’s second graduating class, Oley made her home and career in Huntington, completing her internal medicine residency at Marshall before joining the School of Medicine faculty in 1985. She served as a professor of internal medicine and the senior associate dean for clini- Tamara D. Huffman (left) and husband B. Keith Huffman, pictured cal affairs before becoming professor emeritus in 2009. with Linda Holmes The Oleys now reside in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

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Garee and Mary Ransbottom Scholarship Shayne M. Gue, MD (’15), a Huntington native and Marshall School of Medicine alumnus, has established an endowed scholarship in honor of his grandparents, Garee and Mary Ransbottom. “They’ve played such an integral part in my entire medical education and in every aspect of my life,” Gue said. “This scholarship will go to benefit future medical students in honor of the sacrifice and support they gave so willingly.” Gue is a full-time emergency medicine physician at AdventHealth East Orlando and serves a part of the Dr. Larry Watson (right) and wife Bridget with their son, Christopher, clinical faculty for its emergency medicine residency a medical student at Marshall program. This renewable scholarship is designated for first-year medical students, with first preference given to Watson Family Scholarship a student from Cabell County, West Virginia, and second Huntington native and former Marshall University preference to a West Virginia resident. basketball player Larry W. Watson, MD (’86), and his wife, Bridget, have established an endowed scholarship designated for first-year medical students, with first preference given to a student from Cabell County, West Virginia, second preference to a student from Franklin County, Ohio, and third preference for any West Virginia resident. Watson practices as an ortho- pedic sports medicine surgeon in Columbus, Ohio. He has served as team physician for multiple professional, college, high school and club athletic organizations. He currently serves as team orthopedic surgeon for the Columbus Blue Jackets, a professional ice hockey team. He has been repeatedly voted best orthopedic surgeon Dr. Shayne Gue (center) pictured with his grandparents, Garee and and top sports orthopedist in Central Ohio. Mary Ransbottom, at his residency graduation Dr. Elizabeth A. Dovec Expendable Dr. Hassan Vaziri Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Marshall University graduate Dr. Shirine Tabatabai Bariatric surgeon Elizabeth A. “Betsy” Dovec, Mafi and Shahrokh Mafi established a scholarship in MD (’07), and her honor of Dr. Mafi’s uncle, husband, P. Aaron Hassan Vaziri, MD. Vaziri Wik, established an immigrated from Iran for his expendable schol- residencies, first in New York arship to empower City and then in Cleveland, women choosing a Ohio. Upon completion of career in surgery, a his residency program at Mt. predominantly male Sinai, he joined the staff at field. The one-time Morris Memorial Hospital scholarship award for Crippled Children in is designated for a Milton, West Virginia. Vaziri medical student who Dr. Betsy Dovec with husband Aaron then moved his family to has matched into a and their three children Dr. Hassan Vaziri Huntington to establish an surgery residency, orthopaedic surgery practice. The scholarship will with first preference given to general surgery and sec- benefit first-year medical students with financial need. ond preference to a surgical specialty.

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32 2019 2018-2019 School of Medicine SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Thank you to the generous alumni, patients, families, faculty and friends providing scholarship support to Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine students. Your generosity continues to grow and make a profound impact in reducing student debt.

JOAN C. EDWARDS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Class of 2019 Jonathan Acra; Christian Adams; Leesah Al-qawasmi; Shirin McCoy; Steven McHenry; Tyler Miller; Shane Musick; Sang Azadi; Christopher Blackwell; Neil Blanchard; Andrew Blanco; Hyun Park; Julia Poe; Jordan Preston; Luke Prudich; Zachary Heath Blankenship; Matthew Bruner; Harold Burke; Kristie Robateau; Cameron Ross; Alexander Schlarb; Preeya Shah; Burks; Christopher Burrell; Anthony Cantrell; Erin Casey; Eric Sias; Joseph Simmons; Tyler Skidmore; Lauren Smaltz; Taylor Cater; Harley Davis; Travis Dinsmore; Adee Elhamdani; Reagan Stafford; Dakota Stevenson; Jordan Tate; Benjamin Erin Fankhanel; Tyler Farley; Brett Floyd; Jared Galloway; Williams; Jonathan Winalski; Brandon Wright; Wesley Wright; Justin Gandee; Adam Golembioski; Miles Gray; Fadi Hanna; Ian Yahnke Benjamin Jude; Amanda Krauss; Joshua Leonard; Christopher Class of 2021 Lipinski; Dylan Maldonado; Rachel Marteney; Richard Nguyen; Timothy Adkins; Halley Alberts; Meghan Anderson; Mercy Ellen Petryna; Julia Preusch; Aeesha Ranavaya; Samantha Babatope; David Bartlett; Heather Bucur; Meagen Carter; Richardson; Matthew Riley; Lindsay Robinson; Trevor Roston; Amanda Clark; Carly Clark; Ryan Cooper; Madison Crank; Steven Sagun; Karl Shaver; Kyle Smith; Wesley Urian; Brian Hannah Datz; Edward Gardner; Samuel Kaplan; Shefali Khanna; Warner; Aaron Whiteman; Emily Wright; Kristin Yasuda Jesse Lewis; Jett MacPherson; Colin McCorkle; Richard Miller; Ibrahim Mohammed; Cecilia Nease; Mohammed Ranavaya II; Class of 2020 Jonathan Ray; Drake Seccurro; Landon Thompson; Rachel Anthony Abadir; Jameson Akins; Jasmyn Atalla; Christopher Wargacki; Cathryn Williams; Rebecca Wingfield; Amber Wright Atkins; Rebecca Barnes; Lloyd Border; Gabriella Casinelli; Fadi Chanaa; Evan Childers; Anne DeFruscio; Seth Deskins; Class of 2022 Iman Ferdjallah; James Gainer; Jonathan Hanson; Cierra Andrew Cottrill; Mason Dial; Wai Fung Hau; Kenneth Hardt; Andrea Hart; Allison Hines; Haleigh Jeffrey; Jordan Humphrey; Kaustav Mukherjee; Charity Powers; Hannah Kahle; Caleb Lee; Stephanie Lipscomb; Dakota May; Marjorie Ray; Dana Sharma; Amrita Valluri

JAMES F. & JOAN C. EDWARDS SCHOLARSHIP Class of 2019 Class of 2020 Class of 2021 Class of 2022 Maggie Blackwood Christopher Atkins Halley Alberts Cecilia Nease Joel Canner William Daly Lucas Bolyard Hannah Asebes Scott Thiesfeldt John Castillo Erin Fankhanel Donald Gygi Heather Bucur Dylan Weaver Mason Dial Tyler Farley Haleigh Jeffrey Kevin Clark Rebecca Wingfield Peter Januszkiewicz Zachary Johnson Timothy Kocher Amber Wright Richard Mensah Mark Shoukry CLASS OF 2019 RECIPIENTS SCHOLARSHIP(S) RECIPIENTS SCHOLARSHIP(S)

Jonathan Acra Walter E. Duling Harley Davis Bertha M. & Lake Polan Christian Adams The Health Plan Travis Dinsmore Marshall Neurosurgery Michael Amos Marshall Family Medicine Justin Gandee BrickStreet Neil Blanchard Department of Orthopaedics Miles Gray Touma Family Fourth Year; Dr. Franklin Shuler Dylan Maldonado Bertha M. & Lake Polan Heath Blankenship Ernest M. Walker, MD, Memorial Julia Preusch C. Douglas Phillips, MD, FACR Anthony Cantrell Bertha M. & Lake Polan Aeesha Ranavaya Sadler Brothers Taylor Cater Touma Family Samantha Richardson Slater Trust; Dr. Donnah Wolodkin Whitaker Jeniece Clark Touma Family Steven Sagun Walter E. Duling

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Karl Shaver Mufson Family Award; Slater Trust; Brian Warner Drs. Subhash & Rashmi Kumar Valentovic Memorial Emily Wright Dr. Patrick I. Brown; General Kyle Smith Alpha Natural Resources; School of Medicine; Marshall Neurology; Becker Family Bertha M. & Lake Polan; Slater Trust Saidat Sola-Rufai Slater Trust; Touma Family CLASS OF 2020 RECIPIENTS SCHOLARSHIP(S) RECIPIENTS SCHOLARSHIP(S) Anthony Abadir BrickStreet Dakota May Nadar Family Foundation Jasmyn Atalla BrickStreet Marjorie McCoy Slater Trust Lloyd Border Charles B. & Margaret Lewis Jordan Preston The Health Plan; Dr. Dorothy E. Hicks Gabriella Casinelli The Health Plan Alexandrine Ratnani E. Pauline Harrell Memorial; Evan Childers Sylvia & Milton Marshall Memorial Dr. Frederick J. & Agnes Marie Hoitash Adam Christian Philip N. Zambos, MD Zachary Robateau Valentovic Memorial Anne DeFruscio Dr. Donnah Wolodkin Whitaker Preeya Shah Goodwin Family; Slater Trust William Freeman Norma J. Bromley Joseph Simmons The Health Plan Jordan Kahle Walter E. Duling Tyler Skidmore BrickStreet Caleb Lee Walter E. Duling Dakota Stevenson Walter E. Duling

CLASS OF 2021 RECIPIENTS SCHOLARSHIP(S) RECIPIENTS SCHOLARSHIP(S) Timothy Adkins Walter E. Duling; Joan & Arthur Timothy Kocher Harry & Elise Carnahan; Dr. Maurice Weisberg Expendable A. & Diane W. Mufson Halley Alberts Bernice Dorsey Douthat & Lyell V. Hannah Leport Joseph & Karen McDonie; Joan & Douthat; Herschel Howard Sargent Arthur Weisberg Expendable Kara Anderson Kenneth E. Guyer Sr. & Hazel O. Jesse Lewis Dr. Charles Joseph Anton Jr. & Mary Guyer; Joan & Arthur Weisberg Anton; Joan & Arthur Weisberg Expendable Expendable Mercy Babatope Dr. Amir Rashid Piracha; Jett MacPherson Aaron McGuffin, MD, Community Touma Family Evan McClanahan BrickStreet; Anthony M. Alberico, MD Nathan Baisden Dr. & Mrs. Charles Reynolds Ibrahim Mohammed Walter E. Duling; School of Medicine David Bartlett Slater Trust Faculty; Touma Family Adam Bicak Charles B. & Margaret Lewis David Mounts Ernest Leaberry Memorial; Slater Trust; Heather Bucur Slater Trust Alma M. Stollings Memorial Matthew Cincotta C. Stafford Clay Cecilia Nease Virginia D. Kirkwood Carly Clark BrickStreet; John & Donna Mohammed Ranavaya II Joan & Arthur Weisberg Expendable Underwood Kayla Rodriguez Dr. Gary Tolley Memorial Kevin Clark Walter E. Duling; Brent A. Matthew Schade Slater Trust; Joan & Arthur Weisberg Marsteller; Carl Hensley & Expendable Robert Walton Thomas Samantha Smith Brent A. Marsteller; Joan & Arthur Sarah Cole Charles B. & Margaret Lewis Weisberg Expendable Hannah Datz Aaron McGuffin, MD, Community Sydney Smith-Graham Bettye Esposito; Slater Trust Benjamin Frear School of Medicine Alumni Scott Thiesfeldt Prichard; Dr. R. J. Wilkinson Memorial Ifeoluwatomi Fuwape Sylvia & Milton Marshall Landon Thompson BrickStreet Memorial; Guy C. & Mae E. Nangle; Dylan Weaver David C. Griffin, MD Slater Trust; Touma Family Rebecca Wingfield Eagle Distributing; John R. Angela Haikal Ruth E. Butler Karickhoff, MD; Gregory D. William Hayes Darby Family; Dr. Henry Hatfield VanMeter Memorial Samuel Kaplan Norval Carter Memorial; Charles Samuel Wood Robert C. Bailey Memorial R. & Mary Burris McCollister Amber Wright Brent A. Marsteller; Joan & Arthur Memorial; Ramsey Endowed Weisberg Expendable Shefali Khanna Joan & Arthur Weisberg John Young Norval Carter Memorial; Darby Family Expendable 34 2019 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

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Jordan Aikens Dr. John & Lisa Roth Endowed Tori Leader Jerry & Margaret Hodge; Sekar Melissa Ashman MUSOM Class of 1991 Family; Dr. Thomas B. Styer; Nana Bosomtwe Drs. T. Williams & M. Lambert; MUSOM Class of 1990 Touma Family Connor Levy James J. Schneider Kade Bradley Dr. & Mrs. Mark Sheridan Erin Light AT&T Scholarship Madisen Burns Touma Family Brittany McWatters MUSOM Class of 2017 Makala Caldwell Edward Jr. & Marie Aliff Clay Chad Meadows Kevin W. Yingling, MD Joel Canner MUSOM Class of 2013 Margaret Meadows BrickStreet; MUSOM Class of 2020 John Castillo Philippine Medical Association; Maya Menking-Colby Dr. R. Mark & Monica J.W. Hatfield Dr. Jerome Puryear Diversity; Richard Mensah MUSOM Class of 1984; Touma Family Slater Trust Japri Miller W. Carl Kappes; Touma Family Catherine Cavender Hess Family Cora Miracle Erling C.J. Norrby, MD, PhD Leah Ching Fox Family Grace Montgomery MUSOM Class of 2016 Kaitlan Conn Milton & Betty Ferguson Kaustav Mukherjee Huntington Clinical Foundation; Sydney Cook MUSOM Class of 1983 Fred & Louise Janssen Andrew Cottrill HIMG Founders; Brent A. Marsteller Emma Nellhaus MUSOM Class of 2004 Deena Dahshan Touma Family Austin Nichols MUSOM Class of 1991; Vladimir Danailov Dr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Holbrook MUSOM Class of 1996 Memorial Emily Norris Jerry & Margaret Hodge; Mason Dial Kathleen M. O’Hanlon, MD Larry & Cheryl Tweel Holly Farkosh Charles B. & Margaret Lewis Justin Perdue Dr. Winfield C. John Memorial; Kadiyatu Fofana MUSOM Class of 2002; Brent A. Marsteller; Touma Family MUSOM Class of 1982; Wayne County Expendable Nathaniel Gallagher Huntington Clinical Foundation; Drs. Andrew & Pat Schindzielorz Jordan Ratcliffe Milton & Betty Ferguson David Gallegos Dr. Susann L. Lovejoy Memorial Mariam Shabih Dr. Ezra B. Riber Kristen Grinstead MUSOM Class of 1981 Robert W. Shealyn Shafer William J. Echols, MD, Memorial Coon Memorial Mitchell Shelton MUSOM Class of 1990; Wai Fung Hau Dr. Clark D. Adkins Endowed; Ratcliff Family Cabell County Medical Society Michael Smith MUSOM Class of 1986 Alliance; MUSOM Class Shannon Smith Daniel & Teresa Cowell Memorial of 2004 Justin Spradling MUSOM Class of 1986 Trenton Hayes David A. Brosius Memorial; Jacob Spry Milton & Betty Ferguson; MUSOM Class of 1991 Wayne County Expendable Emily Hendricks W.B. “Bart” & Doris Andrews Evan Stalnaker Elizabeth; MUSOM Class of 1999 Jacob Hesson Mid-Ohio Valley Bison Alumni Club Ava Tennant Dr. Charlotte Rhee; Dr. Donnah Kenneth Humphrey Huntington Clinical Foundation; Wolodkin Whitaker MUSOM Class of 1985 Amrita Valluri Bernard & Pansy Wellington; Robert Jackson Buzz & Norma Nash West Virginia Medical Muhammad Jafary Drs. Sanjeev Sharma & Barbara Lahr Association Alliance Peter Januszkiewicz Harrah Family Catherine Waldron Wilson Family Endowment Jay Jensen Mahmood Heydarian, MD; Hayley Weese Dr. Kevin & Tammy Smith Brent A. Marsteller; Hunter White Cynthia A. Warren MUSOM Class of 1988; Sydney Yoho Peggy (Margaret) Theis MUSOM Class of 1993 Alexandra Kiekover Kowalski Family Jacob Kilgore Milton & Betty Ferguson Cierra King John B. Hamilton Jake Kuzbel Radiology Graduates’

Benefactor Magazine 35 Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine’s Class of 2022 WHITE COAT CEREMONY August 3, 2018

he Marshall University T School of Medicine Alumni Association extends its appreciation for the generosity of the alumni, faculty, staff and friends who purchased white coats and medi- cal instruments for the Class of 2022. Names of donors and student recipients are listed on The Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine welcomed 79 new medical students into the Class of 2022 during its the following pages. annual white coat ceremony.

Mason Dial, a new legacy, with his father, Vice Dean Dr. Larry D. Nana Bosomtwe and Richard Mensah with their families Dial (’99)

Sisterly love — Amrita Valluri (right), Class of 2022, is pictured with Since 2006, Drs. Joseph B. (left) and Omayma T. Touma (not her sister Anisha Valluri, Class of 2023. pictured) have generously donated funds to provide each student with a stethoscope. Their daughter, Mona Touma Elliot (right), JD, presented the stethoscopes during the ceremony.

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ALUMNI CLASS SOM ALUMNI CLASS SOM & FRIENDS YEAR STUDENT & FRIENDS YEAR STUDENT Kellee E. Abner, MD 1992 Mariam Shabih Dr. Jack L. & 1991 Emily D. Hendricks G. Montgomery Baylor, MD 1991 Mitchell W. Shelton Mrs. Beth W. Kinder Jr. Lauren E. Bevins Cline, MD 2012 Kristen M. Grinstead Devin A. King, MD 1999 Jacob A. Hesson M. Shark Bird, MD 1996 Jake W. Kuzbel Amber L. Kuhl, MD 2000 Emily R. Norris Kathryne J. Blair, MD 2013 Hannah A. Ray Dr. Jay R. & 2007 Amrita R. Valluri Mrs. Kaitlin A. Lakhani Darin K. Bowers, MD 1987 Richard Mensah Dr. Paula K. & Mr. S. Greg Larsen 1994 Makala B. Caldwell Christopher W. Carey, MD 2011 Muhammad I. Jafary Nicole E. Leedy, MD 2007 Margaret H. Meadows Alvin R. Castillo, MD 2002/Family John R. Castillo Dana S. Lycans, MD 2013 Justin Perdue Peter A. Chirico, MD Faculty Madisen R. Burns Drs. Kelly E. & Kristina B. Melvin 2005 Vladimir S. Danailov Peter A. Chirico, MD Faculty Joel N. Canner Lea Ann Moricle, MD 1985 Shannon M. Smith Robert J. Cure, MD 1998 Chad A. Meadows Jay T. Naegele, MD 1997 J. Taylor Spry Jerry A. Dague, MD 2000 Evan B. Stalnaker Drs. Nancy B. & 1999 Sydney K. Cook Samuel R. Davis, MD 1983 Jordan R. Aikens Michael L. Norton Larry D. Dial Jr., MD 1999/Family Mason E. Dial Kathleen M. O’Hanlon, MD 1986 Kaitlan S. Conn Harry H. Dinsmore Jr., MD 1991 Nana A. Bosomtwe Leslie A. Pack Ranken, MD 2006 Sydney E. Yoho Drs. Forrest S. Harrison & 2011 Connor B. Levy Pratiksha Patel Vaghela, MD 2010 Kadiyatu Fofana Megan E. Docherty James R. Patterson, MD 1998 Renat Roytenberg Yoram Elitsur, MD Faculty Dana L. Sharma C. Douglas Phillips, MD 1984 Trenton D. Hayes John B. Epling, MD 2013 Shealyn B. Shafer Terry G. Pritt, MD 1985 Hayley B. Weese Joseph E. Evans, MD 1982 Garrett Muckleroy Ezra B. Riber, MD 1984 Melissa Ashman Dr. Adam M. & 1999 Robert Jackson Mrs. Emily K. Franks Dr. John D. & 1990/Family Jessica Y. Roth Mrs. Lisa K. Roth Jeremy D. Fuller, MD 2003 Jay C. Jensen Melissa A. Rowe, MD 2013 Leah M. Ching Drs. Adrian S. & 2001 David X. Gallegos Amy L. Garmestani Richard E. Ryncarz, MD 1995 Kaustav Mukherjee Jeffry T. Gee, MD 1996 Catherine N. Cavender Dr. Mark F. & 1987 Erin E. Light Mrs. Janet L. Sheridan Shea M. Goodrich, MD 2011 Grace Montgomery Tina M. Sias, MD 1992 Deena Dahshan Rose A. Goodwin, MD 1982 Sarah E. Evans Dr. Bernie M. & 1990/Family Allison R. Simons Dr. Nancy B. & 1987 Cora E. Miracle Mrs. Laura M. Simons Mr. P. Nolan Graham Mr. Terry A. & Friends/ E. Hannah Casto Robert B. Gray, MD 1999 Collin M. Huth Mrs. Amy M. Smith Faculty Dr. Todd W. & 1993 Austin R. Nichols Stephen C. Smith, MD 1981 Michael D.C. Smith Mrs. Shannon M. Gress Mary E. Smyrnioudis, MD 2009 Catherine D. Waldron C. Dwight Groves, MD 1981 Sarah E. Joseck Mr. Timothy B. & Friends Justin R. Spradling Dr. Jennifer B. & 1996 Japri N. Miller Mrs. Terri L. Stanley Mr. Richard Grube Drs. David P. Rupp & 2010/2013 Jordan E. Ratcliffe Lee C. Haikal, MD 1994/Family Carla Haikal Katherine J. Steele Hammers, Hunt, Triplett families Family Tori Beth Leader Thomas B. Styer, MD 1982 Wai Fung Hau Hammers, Hunt, Triplett families Family Brian J. Snoad Paula F. Taylor, MD 1996 K. Andrew Humphrey Dr. Bobby L. Miller & 1997 Jacob R. Kilgore M. Teresa Vives, MD 1991 Brittany N. McWatters Mr. Eric K. Hardin-Miller Tsailing Wang, MD 1991 Kade J. Bradley Dr. R. Mark & 1983 Andrew C. Cottrill Mrs. Monica W. Hatfield Jules A. Wesp, MD 2011 Taylor G. Adkins Mary J. Haynes, MD 1997 Emma M. Nellhaus Keith H. Wharton, MD 1981 A. Paige Lester Tracy L. Hendershot, MD 2008 Holly A. Farkosh Patricia L. Wilson, MD 1994 Maya Nadyeshda Menking-Colby Jonathan A. Hess, MD 2012 Nathaniel C. Gallagher Cynthia A. Winger, MD Family Peter W. Januszkiewicz John A. Hoffman, MD 1986 Cierra L. King Donnah S. Wolodkin Whitaker, MD 1984 Ava K. Tennant Eric W. Janssen, MD 1986 Hunter L. White Mr. Timothy & Family Alexandra M. Kiekover Mrs. Debora Kiekover Medical Instruments

ALUMNI CLASS SOM ALUMNI CLASS SOM & FRIENDS YEAR STUDENT & FRIENDS YEAR STUDENT Jerome B. Aya-Ay, MD 2004 Kaitlan S. Conn Peter A. Chirico, MD Faculty Madisen R. Burns G. Montgomery Baylor, MD 1991 Mitchell W. Shelton Peter A. Chirico, MD Faculty Joel N. Canner Lauren E. Bevins Cline, MD 2012 Kristen M. Grinstead Peter A. Chirico, MD Faculty Dana L. Sharma M. Shark Bird, MD 1996 Jake W. Kuzbel Peter A. Chirico, MD Faculty Amrita R. Valluri Darin K. Bowers, MD 1987 Richard Mensah Robert J. Cure, MD 1998 Chad A. Meadows Alvin R. Castillo, MD 2002/Family John R. Castillo Jerry A. Dague, MD 2000 Evan B. Stalnaker

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ALUMNI CLASS SOM ALUMNI CLASS SOM & FRIENDS YEAR STUDENT & FRIENDS YEAR STUDENT

Samuel R. Davis, MD 1983 Jordan R. Aikens Dana S. Lycans, MD 2013 Justin Perdue Larry D. Dial Jr., MD 1999/Family Mason E. Dial Dr. James M. & Mrs. Sherri B. Mears 1988 Japri N. Miller Harry H. Dinsmore Jr., MD 1991 Nana A. Bosomtwe Drs. Kelly E. & Kristina B. Melvin 2005 Vladimir S. Danailov Drs. Forrest S. Harrison & 2011 Connor B. Levy Lea Ann Moricle, MD 1985 Shannon M. Smith Megan E. Docherty Jay T. Naegele, MD 1997 J. Taylor Spry Joseph E. Evans, MD 1982 Garrett Muckleroy Justin M. Nolte, MD 2007 Sarah E. Evans Mobeen Farooq, MD 2017 Shealyn B. Shafer Drs. Nancy B. & Michael L. Norton 1999 Sydney K. Cook Dr. Adam M. & 1999 Robert Jackson Gretchen E. Oley, M.D. 1982 Grace Montgomery Mrs. Emily K. Franks Leslie A. Pack Ranken, MD 2006 Sydney E. Yoho Drs. Adrian S. & 2001 David X. Gallegos Pratiksha Patel Vaghela, MD 2010 Kadiyatu Fofana Amy L. Garmestani James R. Patterson, MD 1998 Renat Roytenberg Jeffry T. Gee, MD 1996 Catherine N. Cavender C. Douglas Phillips, MD 1984 Trenton D. Hayes W. Doug Given, MD 1983 Jay C. Jensen Ezra B. Riber, MD 1984 Melissa Ashman Dr. Nancy B. & 1987 Cora E. Miracle Mr. P. Nolan Graham Ezra B. Riber, MD 1984 Kade J. Bradley Robert B. Gray, MD 1999 Collin M. Huth Geno V. Romano, MD 1985 Austin R. Nichols C. Dwight Groves, MD 1981 Sarah E. Joseck Dr. John D. & Mrs. Lisa K. Roth 1990/Family Jessica Y. Roth Lee C. Haikal, MD 1994/Family Carla Haikal Melissa A. Rowe, MD 2013 Leah M. Ching Hammers, Hunt, Triplett families Family Tori Beth Leader Richard E. Ryncarz, MD 1995 Kaustav Mukherjee Hammers, Hunt, Triplett families Family Brian J. Snoad Dr. Mark F. & 1987 Erin E. Light Mrs. Janet L. Sheridan Dr. Bobby L. Miller & 1997 Jacob R. Kilgore Mr. Eric K. Hardin-Miller Tina M. Sias, MD 1992 Deena Dahshan Dr. R. Mark & 1983 Andrew C. Cottrill Dr. Bernie M. & 1990/Family Allison R. Simons Mrs. Monica W. Hatfield Mrs. Laura M. Simons J. Robert Hayes, MD 2008 Emily R. Norris Brenda C. Smith, MD 1981 Emily D. Hendricks Mary J. Haynes, MD 1997 Emma M. Nellhaus Stephen C. Smith, MD 1981 Michael D.C. Smith Tracy L. Hendershot, MD 2008 Holly A. Farkosh Mary E. Smyrnioudis, MD 2009 Catherine D. Waldron Robert A. Hess, MD 1984 Nathaniel C. Gallagher Mr. Timothy B. & Friends Justin R. Spradling Mrs. Terri L. Stanley John A. Hoffman, MD 1986 Cierra L. King Drs. David P. Rupp & 2010/2013 Jordan E. Ratcliffe Eric W. Janssen, MD 1986 Hunter L. White Katherine J. Steele Mr. James L. & Friends Hayley B. Weese Thomas B. Styer, MD 1982 Wai Fung Hau Mrs. Selena M. Johe Paula F. Taylor, MD 1996 K. Andrew Humphrey Joseph L. Joyce, MD 1997 Muhammad I. Jafary M. Teresa Vives, MD 1991 Brittany N. McWatters Mr. Timothy & Family Alexandra M. Kiekover Mrs. Debora Kiekover Drs. Price S. & Erin M. Ward 2012 Mariam Shabih Devin A. King, MD 1999 Jacob A. Hesson Jules A. Wesp, MD 2011 Taylor G. Adkins Dr. Jay R. & 2007 E. Hannah Casto Keith H. Wharton, MD 1981 A. Paige Lester Mrs. Kaitlin A. Lakhani Patricia L. Wilson, MD 1994 Maya Nadyeshda Menking-Colby Dr. Paula K. & Mr. S. Greg Larsen 1994 Makala B. Caldwell Cynthia A. Winger, MD Family Peter W. Januszkiewicz Nicole E. Leedy, MD 2007 Margaret H. Meadows Donnah S. Wolodkin Whitaker, MD 1984 Ava K. Tennant Sponsors

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Dr. R. Anthony A. & 1997 Eric S. Hopkins, MD 1998 Daniel J. Poole, MD 2012 Mrs. Lisa M. Aprea Drs. Ronald DeAndrade Jr. & 1983/1982 Dr. Gary W. & Mrs. Tamera T. Procop 1992 Jerome B. Aya-Ay, MD 2004 Kim M. Jordan Ezra B. Riber, MD 1984 Amy R. Conley, MD 1998 Joseph L. Joyce, MD 1997 Hobart K. Richey, MD 1983 Cheryl L. Cook, MD 1985 Joseph M. King, MD 2007 Elizabeth S. Roberson, MD 1995 Larry D. Dial Jr., MD 1999 Drs. Caleb R. Huff & 2013/2010 Geno V. Romano, MD 1985 Sean C. DiCristofaro, MD 1997 Andrea M. Lauffer Friday G. Simpson, MD 1991 Karen Clark Gerbo, MD 1989 Drs. Eric & Paula Lee Friends Brenda C. Smith, MD 1981 Dr. Jennifer B. & Mr. Richard Grube 1996 Reggie J. McClung, MD 1983 Drs. Gary A. Rankin & Faculty Dr. R. Mark & Mrs. Monica W. Hatfield 1983 Dr. James M. & Mrs. Sherri B. Mears 1988 Monica Valentovic J. Robert Hayes, MD 2008 Justin M. Nolte, MD 2007 Tsailing Wang, MD 1991 Mary J. Haynes, MD 1997 Gretchen E. Oley, MD 1982 Drs. Price S. & Erin M. Ward 2012

38 2019 #Match 2019 It’sThe Class of 2019 celebrated a outstanding Match! residency matches with friends and family during the National Residency Matching Program’s annual Match Day on March 15, 2019.

Obstetrics and gynecology faculty and residents celebrate with students who matched to OB/GYN.

Karl Shaver of Huntington, West Virginia, matches to The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, in internal medicine.

• 53% of the Class of 2019 entered primary care residencies (Above) Harley Davis, left, of Ashland, Kentucky, and Dylan • One student matched in the R. Maldonado, right, of Beaver, Kentucky, pin their residency Military Match matches in dermatology to the class map. Davis matched to Louisiana State University in New Orleans and Maldonado • #Match2019 was the largest matched to Texas Tech University in Lubbock. match on record, according to NRMP (Right) Jeniece Clark of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, opens her match results for an anesthesiology residency at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

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CALIFORNIA NEW YORK Kristin S. Yasuda Orange Pediatrics at University of Christopher M. New York Transitional Year at University California Irvine Medical Blackwell of Central Florida College of Center Medicine/GME Consortium Gainsville, Florida, followed by Radiology-Diagnostics at Icahn FLORIDA School of Medicine — St. Luke’s William T. Daly Gainesville Emergency Medicine at Akash Sharma Great Neck Obstetrics-Gynecology at University of Central Florida Zucker School of Medicine — College of Medicine Northwell Richard J. Nguyen Tampa Medicine-Pediatrics at University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine NORTH CAROLINA Heath T. Blankenship Winston- Pathology at Wake Forest Salem Baptist Medical Center GEORGIA Jeniece R. Clark Winston- Anesthesiology at Wake Forest Adam J. Golembioski Savannah Medicine-Preliminary at Marshall Salem Baptist Medical Center University, Huntington, Fadi H. Hanna Winston- Family Medicine at Wake Forest West Virginia, followed by Salem Radiology-Diagnostics Baptist Medical Center at Memorial Health-University Medical Center OHIO

Tyler K. Farley Cleveland Medicine-Preliminary at ILLINOIS Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia, followed by Trevor J. Roston Maywood Medicine-Pediatrics at Loyola Physical Medicine and University Medical Center Rehabilitation at Cleveland Clinic Foundation INDIANA Jared M. Galloway Cincinnati Internal Medicine at University Jonathan J. Acra Indianapolis Internal Medicine at Indiana of Cincinnati Medical Center University School of Medicine Nicole E. Lee Columbus Family Medicine at Grant Medical Center KENTUCKY Joshua A. Leonard Marietta Emergency Medicine at Memorial Health System Christian S. Adams Lexington Psychiatry at University of Kentucky Medical Aeesha I. Ranavaya Cincinnati Pediatrics at Cincinnati Center Children’s Hospital Travis H. Dinsmore Lexington Emergency Medicine at Samantha D. Columbus Obstetics-Gynecology at Richardson University of Kentucky Riverside Methodist Hospital Medical Center Naseeb Shaheen Cleveland Post-Doctorate Research — Matthew G. Riley Lexington Emergency Medicine at Pediatric Cardiology and University of Kentucky Cardiothoracic Surgery at Medical Center Cleveland Clinic Brian J. Warner Lexington Anesthesiology at University Karl G. Shaver Columbus Internal Medicine at The Ohio of Kentucky Medical State University Wexner Center Medical Center Emily M. Wright Cincinnati Neurology at University of LOUISIANA Cincinnati Medical Center Harley J. Davis New Orleans Transitional Year at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare OREGON Spartanburg, South Carolina, John W. Urian Portland Obstetrics-Gynecology at followed by Dermatology at Oregon Health and Science Louisiana State University University School of Medicine

MISSISSIPPI Brett A. Floyd Jackson General Surgery at University Hospital — Jackson

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PENNSYLVANIA WASHINGTON Shirin S. Azadi Allentown Obstetrics-Gynecology at Mathew A. Saab Tacoma Emergency Medicine at Lehigh Valley Hospital Madigan Army Medicine Harold W. Burke Pittsburgh Anesthesiology at University of Center, Joint Base Lewis- Pittsburgh Medical Center McChord United States Army Adee M. Elhamdani Pittsburgh Internal Medicine at Allegheny General Hospital WEST VIRGINIA Amanda J. Krauss Pittsburgh Medicine-Pediatrics at University Leesah Al-Qawasmi Huntington Internal Medicine at of Pittsburgh Medical Center Marshall University Saidat T. Sola-Rufai Pittsburgh Pediatrics at University of Michael D. Amos Huntington Family Medicine at Pittsburgh Medical Center Marshall University Maggie C. Blackwood Huntington Pediatrics at Marshall University SOUTH CAROLINA Kristie Y. Burks Huntington Medicine-Pediatrics at Matthew M. Bruner Charleston Internal Medicine at Medical Marshall University University of South Carolina Christopher W. Burrell Huntington Neurology at Marshall University Anthony C. Cantrell Columbia Orthopaedic Surgery at Taylor L. Gray Cater Morgantown Internal Medicine at West Palmetto Health Richland Virginia University School of Erin M. Casey Greenville Obstetrics-Gynecology at Medicine Greenville Health System Justin T. Gandee Huntington Psychiatry at Marshall University Erin B. Fankhanel Charleston Internal Medicine at Medical Zachary R. Johnson Huntington General Surgery-Preliminary at University of South Carolina Marshall University Benjamin D. Jude Charleston Emergency Medicine at Mathew S. Lemberger Huntington Psychiatry at Marshall University Medical University of South Carolina Christopher K. Lipinski Huntington Medicine-Preliminary at Marshall University Yuto Nakafuku Huntington Family Medicine at Marshall University TENNESSEE Julia L. Preusch Huntington Psychiatry at Marshall University Ellen M. Petryna Memphis Internal Medicine at University of Tennessee College of Lindsay R. Robinson Huntington Medicine-Preliminary at Medicine Marshall University Steven D. Sagun Morgantown Internal Medicine at West Virginia University School of Medicine TEXAS Kyle L. Smith Huntington Medicine-Preliminary at Dylan R. Maldonado Lubbock Transitional Year at University Marshall University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Ocala, Florida, Angela Thorp Huntington Medicine-Preliminary at followed by Dermatology at Marshall University Texas Tech University Aaron Keith Whiteman Huntington Medicine-Pediatrics at Marshall University VIRGINIA Neil P. Blanchard Charlottesville Orthopaedic Surgery at University of Virginia Rachel L. Marteney Roanoke Obstetrics-Gynecology at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Carilion School of Medicine

View the Class of 2019’s Match Day video and more photos at jcesom.marshall.edu/benefactor

Benefactor Magazine 41 1 Investiture 2019 Marshall University President Jerome Gilbert, PhD, conferred 60 Doctor of Medicine degrees and six Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Research degrees during the School of Medicine’s 39th annual graduation and investiture ceremony on May 10, 2019.

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1. Our newest graduates with their Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Research degrees 2. The Class of 2019 ready for their graduation 3. The keynote address was delivered by Charles McKown, MD, former dean of the School of Medicine. 4. Two generations of doctors — Professor Mohammed Ranavaya, MD, JD, and his daughter Aeesha Ranavaya, MD, with Benjamin Jude, MD, and his father, professor and chair of obstetrics & gynecology David C. Jude, MD (’88) 5. Drs. Kristin Yasuda and Jeniece Clark take a super selfie just before their graduation ceremony. 6. Class President Karl Shaver, MD, and Marshall University President Dr. Jerome Gilbert 7. Father-and-son graduates — Drs. Harry (’91) & Travis Dinsmore 7

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View the Class of 2019’s investiture ceremony at jcesom.marshall.edu/benefactor

Benefactor Magazine 43 1 21st Annual GOLF CLASSIC It was a gorgeous, sunny day at Guyan Golf & Country Club for our annual Golf Classic on May 7, 2019.

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GREEN SPONSORS Cabell Huntington Hospital 2 Healthlink Advisors King’s Daughters Medical Center Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Lily’s Place Marathon Petroleum Marine Marshall Family Medicine Marshall Pediatrics Marshall University Athletics Marshall University Research Corporation OVP Health – Dr. Robert Hess ('84) & Dr. Jonathan Hess ('12) Dr. Julia L. Pasquale ('03) Resourcing HQ River Park Hospital

WHITE SPONSOR MedHub

PUTTING SPONSOR Retina Consultants, PLLC 3

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Eagle Distributing Honey Baked Ham of Barboursville

THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF OUR SPONSORS, THE CLASS OF 2019 ACHIEVED ITS GOAL OF ESTABLISHING AN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP BEFORE GRADUATION.

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1. First place went to the team of Pat Burrows, 6 Drew Hefner, Nick Kilgore and Ian Wiley (16 under par). 2. ‘Best of the Worst’ went to Drs. Brett Floyd, Travis Dinsmore, Akash Sharma and Ben Jude of the Class of 2019. 3. Members of the Segra title sponsor team 4. Always ‘Best Dressed’ — the annual team representing “Caddyshack” and the Class of 2007 — Drs. Shabir Matcheswalla, Jeff Harris, Jay Shepherd and Andy Gilliland 5. After a seven-person putt-off, Marshall University CFO Mark Robinson was declared winner of the putting contest. 6. It’s a family affair — Dr. Alvin Castillo (’02); Dr. Christopher Castillo, internal medicine resident; John Castillo, president of the Class of 2022; and Sam Worthy 7. Class of 2019 volunteers at the Golf Classic

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This year’s Standing Out in our Field 6 theme was Take Me Out to the Field. More than 500 guests did just that. They were welcomed with ball caps and popcorn to get the party started. Thanks to our sponsors and guests, we were able to add $130,000 to the School of Medicine scholarship endowment.

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DEAN’S CIRCLE SPONSORS Mountain Health Network Cabell Huntington Hospital 1 St. Mary’s Medical Center

MS-III SPONSORS Maxor National Pharmacy Services 3 Valley Health Systems, Inc.

MS-II SPONSORS Anonymous Champion Industries Galaxy Distributing of West Virginia HIMG Marathon Petroleum Ohio Valley Physicians Radiology, Inc.

MS-I SPONSORS Ed Tucker Architects, Inc. E.P. Leach & Sons, Inc. Guyan International Diane C. & Maurice A. Mufson, MD National Resource Partners Ohio Valley Bank 1. Medical students and volunteers made the evening special for guests while taking a hands-on approach to help fund medical student scholarships. Thomas Health System 2. Special thanks to a fabulous grill master – CEO/President of Cabell Huntington Hospital Kevin Fowler with Dr. Fred Adams (’83). BAND SPONSOR 3. It isn’t a party without dancing to the sounds of Santa Cruz. Highmark West Virginia 4. Our Standing Out in Our Field theme is proudly displayed by Dr. Susan and Bill Wright and past Blue Cross Blue Shield co-chair Dr. Pete Chirico. 5. Our generous hosts Bobby L. Miller (left), MD (’97), and Eric Hardin Miller (right) with the dean and first lady of the School of Medicine, Dr. Joe and Mary Shapiro WINE SPONSORS 6. Linda Holmes, director of development and alumni affairs, Gabriella Casinelli, MS4, and Ava Marshall Health Tennant, MS2, hit the dance floor. Wilmink Cline Wealth Management Group 7. A beautiful ending to a beautiful event

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Benefactor Magazine 47 1 32nd Annual HOMECOMING & REUNION WEEKEND

‘Return of the Alumni’ was the theme for Homecoming 2018, held October 19 & 20, 2018.

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Benefactor Magazine 49 Class NOTES Simon K. Chang, Class of ’80s 1985, completed two terms as department chair for the Kapiolani Medical Center for Gerald G. “Jerry” Blackwell, Women and Children and is Class of 1983, has been named continuing as vice chair. He is the first-ever physician presi- an assistant clinical professor dent and chief medical officer at the John A. Burns School of of MedAxiom, a cardiovascu- Gerald “Jerry” Blackwell Medicine (University of Hawaii). lar membership, services and Chang is also chair of the board consulting firm acquired by The of directors for the nonprofit American College of Cardiology Hawaii Cord Blood Bank, an (ACC) Foundation. Blackwell is organization engaged in the col- a non-invasive cardiologist with lection and public banking of Ballad Health in Johnson City, umbilical cord blood stem cells. Tennessee. He was honored as the MUSOM Distinguished Simon Chang during C. Steve Edwards, Class Alumnus at Homecoming 2018. his trek to Mount Everest Base Camp of 1987, has joined Partners Behavioral Health Management Wayne E. Groux, Class of as associate chief medical offi- 1983, has retired after 18 cer. He and his wife, Raeanna, years of OB/GYN practice in have relocated to Gastonia, Zanesville, Ohio, followed by North Carolina. 14 years of gynecology prac- tice in Wheeling, West Virginia. Joseph P. Assaley, Class of He and his wife, Laura, plan to 1988, an OB/GYN at Cabell reside in the Zanesville area to Joseph Assaley Huntington Hospital’s (CHH) be closer to their children and Huntington Women’s Health, grandchildren. was appointed executive di- rector of perioperative services Bradley R. Martin, Class of at CHH. Perioperative services 1983, has been named Summa include anesthesia, endoscopy, Health’s chief medical officer for the CHH Surgery Center, pre- quality, a new position for the admission testing (PAT), pre- system. He also serves as vice J. Greg Rosencrance operative services, operating president of medical affairs and room, post-anesthesia care is responsible for leading and unit (PACU) and central sterile coordinating all hospital quality processing. initiatives. Martin is involved in heading physician engagement J. Greg Rosencrance, in strategic hospital initiatives, Class of 1988, is president of including clinical efficiency and Cleveland Clinic Indian River length of stay. Bobby Miller Hospital in Vero Beach, Florida.

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Rosencrance is assisting with She is also using her Master the integration of four newly ac- of Science in yoga therapy by quired hospitals into the system. starting Mind Body Integration, LLC, a yoga therapy practice focused on combining ancient ’90s wisdom and modern medicine. Joseph G. “Joe” Foust, Class Bobby L. Miller, Class of 1997, of 2000, practices family medi- vice dean for medical student Joseph “Joe” Foust cine at Novant Health Primary education at the MUSOM, was Care Marvin Creek in Waxhaw, awarded an honorary fellowship North Carolina. from St George’s, University of London, during the school’s C. Lynn Patterson, Class of graduation ceremony in July. 2001, is a hospitalist at King’s Miller was recognized for his Daughters Medical Center in support of St George’s stu- Ashland, Kentucky. She was dents during Marshall School of previously medical director at Medicine’s four-year partnership Christopher Goode Pleasant Valley Hospital and a with the London-based medical member of the Palliative Care school. Miller is also a professor Team at St. Mary’s Medical of pediatrics at MUSOM and Center in Huntington. She also medical director of the Neonatal served as physician champion Intensive Care Unit at Cabell for the Clinical Decision Unit and Huntington Hospital. as medical director of both hos- pitalist and pediatric hospitalist Kerri Donahue-Wood services at St. Mary’s. ’00s Christopher S. Goode, Class of 2002, has been named chair Lisa R. Carchedi, Class of 2000, of the West Virginia University received the 2019 National School of Medicine’s Department Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) of Emergency Medicine. He has Exemplary Psychiatrist Award been a member of the WVU faculty and was elected to serve a Jillian M. McCagg and Paula since 2005 and has served in a three-year term on the national Chapman’s triplets Chael Hunter, Mackinley George and number of leadership roles locally, board. NAMI is a grassroots Emory Greer statewide and nationally. Goode organization that strives to end currently serves on the board stigma in mental health and pro- of the West Virginia American mote education and awareness.

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College of Emergency Physicians, for the life-changing effects of where he previously served a weight loss procedures. Dovec three-year term as president. joined the GBMC Comprehensive Obesity Management Program Kerri G. Donahue-Wood, Class in 2013. of 2002, has joined the provider team at Southern West Virginia Health System. She sees pa- ’10s tients at three Southern West Liliana Donn Virginia Health Breathing Center Beatrice “Bea” L. Grasu, Class locations in Hamlin, Sand Plant of 2011, who completed her fel- (South Charleston) and Man. lowship training at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, is an Jillian M. McCagg, Class orthopaedic surgeon with spe- of 2006, and her wife, Paula cial expertise in the treatment of Chapman, welcomed triplets. hand and upper extremity disor- Chael Hunter, Mackinley George ders. In November, she joined and Emory Greer were born on OrthoMaryland, a private group May 28, 2019. McCagg is a Courtney and Scott McLean with their twins, Desmond and Cora in Baltimore. She and her hus- surgeon at Three Rivers Medical band, David Donn, welcomed Center in Louisa, Kentucky. a girl, Liliana, on July 17, 2018. Courtney B. Saunders, Class Courtney L. Kiser McLean, of 2006, is quadruple boarded Class of 2011, and her husband, in emergency medicine, internal Scott, welcomed twins, Cora medicine, cardiology and heart Faye and Desmond Michael, on failure. She is with the Vidant December 23, 2018. Health/East Carolina Heart Theo and Henry Institute in Greenville, North Christiansen Emily A. Seidler, Class of 2012, Carolina. is a reproductive endocrinol- ogy and fertility specialist at Elizabeth “Betsy” A. Dovec, Boston IVF. She has also been Class of 2007, is a bariatric appointed a clinical instructor surgeon and medical director and assistant clerkship direc- of the Comprehensive Obesity tor of the OB/GYN clerkship at Management Program at the Harvard Medical School. Greater Baltimore Medical Center Dana Lycans located in Towson, Maryland. Matthew Q. Christiansen, Dovec and her partner, Dr. Class of 2013, and his wife, Gustavo Bello, operate on more Bre, welcomed twin boys, Theo than 1,200 morbidly obese pa- and Henry, on January 1, 2019. tients every year. Over the past two years, the two have co- Joanie M. Garratt, Class of created NewTri, a web-based 2013, completed her fellow- (NewTriHealth.com), compre- ship in abdominal imaging at hensive, simplified nutrition Luca Caughran the University of Pennsylvania curriculum to prepare patients in Philadelphia in June. She has

52 2019 CLASS NOTES accepted a position as assis- Stanford University. She and her tant professor of radiology at husband, Phil, welcomed Jack the Hospital of the University of William on October 2, 2018. Pennsylvania. Hugh B. Cahill, Class of 2015, Shannon N. James, Class is an attending neurologist with of 2013, is a pediatrician at Hartford Hospital in Connecticut. Children’s Medical Center in Jack William Putnam Greenville, South Carolina. Rachel Grier Clarke, Class of 2015, and her husband, Shawn, Ashley E. O’Keefe, Class of 2013, welcomed a son, Atticus Grier, and her husband, Eric Coon, on September 18, 2019. welcomed a baby girl, Clara Josephine, on March 10, 2019. Courtney N. Nichols, Class of 2015, was MUSOM’s Resident Dana S. Lycans, Class of 2013, Atticus Grier Clarke of the Month for December is an assistant professor in the 2018. She completed a com- department of orthopaedic sur- bined four-year internal medi- gery at the Joan C. Edwards cine and pediatrics residency. School of Medicine. He spe- Nichols is now pursuing a com- cializes in sports medicine as bined fellowship in adult and well as surgical treatment of the pediatric infectious disease at shoulder, elbow, hip and knee. The Ohio State University. He also serves as an orthopae- Courtney Nichols (left), December dic sports medicine physician Resident of the Month at the MUSOM, Lonnie L. Berry, Class of 2016, is pictured with medicine-pediatrics for Marshall Athletics. residency program director Elizabeth was MUSOM’s Resident of the Saunders, MD, Class of 2007. Molly E. Seidler, Class of 2014, and her husband, Dr. Alexander Caughran, welcomed a son, Luca Wolfner Caughran, on October 3, 2019.

Zubair A. Ansari, Class of 2014, has joined the faculty of Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida. The following School of Medicine faculty members were recognized on Payam Heiraty, Class of Nov. 29, 2018, during the school’s annual Faculty Awards: Excellence in Commitment Award—Matthew B. Curry, Class of 2013; 2014, joined the Department of Jennifer L. Gerlach, Class of 2011; Jack R. Stines, Class of 2005 Anesthesiology faculty, having Faculty Impact Award—Chuck W. Clements, Class of 1997 completed his general anesthe- Excellence in Leadership—Adam M. Franks, Class of 1999 sia residency at WVU. Excellence in Mentoring—Larry D. Dial, Class of 1999 Rural Preceptor Award—Kathryn E. Bell, Class of 2011 Not pictured: Dean Joseph Shapiro also presented the Dean’s Awards Jill A. Goodwin Putnam, Class for Excellence to Jay R. Lakhani (Clinical Care), Class of 2007. of 2014, is starting an upper Also pictured are faculty members Alan Koester, Felix Cheung, Charles extremity and hand fellowship at Francis, Jennie Yoost and Brandon Henderson.

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Month for January 2019. Berry completed his third and final Laura M. Stanko, Class of year at Marshall as the peer- 2016, has started a fellowship elected chief resident in internal in hematology/oncology at the medicine. He is now a physi- University of Florida College of cian at Logan Regional Medical Medicine in Gainesville. Center in the emergency de- partment. Berry, who is also an Paul V. Viscuse and Brittany Lonnie Berry (left), January ordained preacher, and his wife, Resident of the Month L. Wall, both Class of 2016, Chasity, have three children, at MUSOM, is pictured were married on May 18, 2019, with internal medicine Luke, Brooke and Braxx. residency program director in Richmond, Virginia. Viscuse Eva Patton-Tackett, MD. started a hematology/oncology Indira Bhavsar Burke, Class fellowship at the MD Anderson of 2016, has accepted a fellow- Cancer Center in Houston, ship in gastroenterology at the Texas, after completing his University of Indiana. internal medicine residency at Mayo School of Graduate Warren C. Doyle and Sara E. Medical Education, Rochester, Lilly, both Class of 2016, wel- Minnesota. Wall completed her

comed daughter Isla Elizabeth Sara Lilly and Warren pediatric residency at Virginia on March 7, 2019. Lilly com- Doyle with daughter, Isla Commonwealth University pleted her pediatric residency Health System and is a pediat- at the Hershey Medical Center ric pulmonology fellow at Riley in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and Hospital for Children at Indiana is starting a developmental and University Health in Indianapolis. behavioral pediatrics fellowship at Prisma Health – University Heather L. Saffel, Class of of South Carolina School of 2016, completed her family Medicine in Greenville. Doyle medicine residency at Wake Paul Viscuse and completed his emergency medi- Brittany Wall Forest University and is cur- cine residency at the Hershey rently doing a fellowship at Medical Center and is now Emory University. She recently with the Spartanburg Regional married her wife, Crystal, with Medical Center. fellow classmates Madhvi Shah as maid of honor and Ross Alan J. Enjetti, Class of 2016, DeChant and Travis Ferguson completed his residency at as two of her bridesmen. Palmetto Health in Columbia, Merrigan Kresch South Carolina, and started his Makenzie M. Hatfield Kresch, new position as an emergency Class of 2018, received the medicine physician at Emergency Above and Beyond Award Physicians of Tidewater. for Spirit and Professionalism from the Medical College of Brandon J. Smith, Class of Wisconsin Psychiatry Residency 2016, has accepted a fellowship Program. She and her husband, in infectious disease at University Steven, welcomed a daughter, of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Mallory Morris Merrigan Grace, on July 25,

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2019. Merrigan joins her older awesome to work with a fellow brother, Marcus “Shark,” born Marshall alum,” said Bledsoe. May 27, 2017. Makenzie is the daughter of R. Mark Hatfield, In July, C. Douglas Phillips, Class of 1983. Class of 1984, and Eric L. Leonard, Class of 1997, could Mallory N. Morris, Class of be found on the high seas, some- 2018, now a psychiatry resi- R. Dan Bledsoe and where off the coast of Colombia, dent at MUSOM, was the win- April E. Hoffman heading to Cartagena on the ner of the “Thank a Resident” Caribbean Princess. Phillips and gift basket sponsored by the his wife, Dr. Debbie Shatzkes, Gold Humanism Honor Society were teaching the CME course on “Thank a Resident Day,” and Leonard was an attendee. February 21, 2019. Congratulations to Russell L. Fry, Class of 2000, Jacqueline And... C. Douglas Phillips and M. Ray, Class of 1995, Curtis Eric L. Leonard W. Harrison, Class of 1998, and Meagan W. Shepherd, R. Dan Bledsoe, Class of 2001, Class of 2007, all MUSOM fac- and April E. Hoffman, Class of ulty physicians, on being named 2017, rotated in the University to Castle Connolly’s annual Top of Pittsburgh Medical Center Doctors listings! Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital Emergency Department. “We had a taxing but rewarding shift Drs. Higgins and Saffel and did a great job caring for on their May 25, 2019, some very sick patients. It was wedding day

Congratulations to our 2019 Alumnus of Distinction from the School of Medicine, C. Doug Phillips, an attending physician and director of Head and Neck Imaging at New York-Presbyterian Hospital as well as a professor of radiology at Weill-Cornell Medicine. Phillips was recognized at the Marshall University Alumni Association’s 82nd Annual Alumni Awards Banquet on Saturday, April 13. At the annual awards banquet were (front row L-R) Dr. Vera Rose, Jannell Hess and Crystal Vance; (back row) Linda Holmes, Dr. Deborah Shatzkes, honoree Dr. C. Douglas Phillips (’84) and his classmates Dr. Matt Rohrbach and Dr. Bob Hess.

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(10/2018), very close together after I Elizabeth was established as an attending surgeon. “Betsy” Dovec, Our family thrives off the structured MD, FACS, FASMBS routine. We can’t function without our shared calendar. My husband, Aaron, is Class of 2007 sincerely proud of me and has a critical role in supporting every single one of us. • Director, Greater Baltimore He keeps things organized and effectively Medical Center (GBMC) and efficiently managed. He is also the Comprehensive Obesity President of NewTri, which has proven Management Program to be an exciting venture together. I am • Medical Director, GBMC Unit 48 fortunate to have a rewarding career that • Bariatric Surgeon, GBMC affords us the opportunities to live a full, • CEO & Co-Founder, NewTri joyous family life. (www.NewTriHealth.com) Why do you remain engaged with the

Hometown: Weirton, West Virginia School of Medicine as an alumna? I have relationships with people who The day I was accepted into the are actively fighting obesity. I see their Current City: Baltimore, Maryland School of Medicine is one of the proud- struggles and successes every day. My est days of my life — the definition of experience has shown me how difficult, What is your favorite hobby? life goals. I will forever be indebted to devious and complex obesity is as a Calligraphy, and reading my the School of Medicine for believing in disease, but I have also seen that it is Instagram feed, fictional books orPeople me and laying the foundation for my ca- possible to reverse obesity. I believe magazine. reer. The experiences and lasting friend- that sustainable success is only found ships have shaped my life. Everyone was by addressing the mind AND the body What did you want to be when sincerely invested in providing me with with best practices: Bariatric Surgery + you grew up? all the resources to become a skilled Changing our Relationship with Food It was a tie between a hair stylist and and knowledgeable physician. I received a president of a bank. and Exercise + Mental Strategies. an excellent education and am exceed- ingly proud to be an alumna. I hope to When did you know you wanted to Are you involved in research continue to pay it forward and impact be a doctor? right now? future physicians, too. I never had that singular, defining I am conducting research to prove “aha” moment. I remember being com- that NewTri’s web-based, compre- Is there anything else you want to pletely impressed with my pediatrician. hensive, yet simplified nutrition cur- share with readers? I always thought doctors were mythical riculum is superior to the “traditional” Never stop learning or pushing the unicorns — impossibly brilliant. From in-person visits to prepare patients for envelope. My partner and I are the middle school on, I never wavered in the life-changing effects of these life- busiest bariatric surgeons in Maryland my desire to be a physician but felt saving procedures. Through NewTri, and the Mid-Atlantic region operating intimidated and insecure. My parents we guide weight loss surgery patients at a community hospital just north of were both pharmacists and encouraged through an educational journey to Baltimore. We operate on more than me. With a great deal of grit, I made transform their minds and bodies by 1,000 morbidly obese patients per year it through high school and college reversing the effects of obesity and and get great results. We all got into focused on getting into medical school improving the results of weight loss medicine to positively impact and change and becoming a doctor. surgery. I feel confident that NewTri’s the lives of others. We created NewTri, virtual experience will improve patient a virtual pre-operative education system What are your clinical interests? satisfaction and outcomes to become for bariatric surgery patients. We have To achieve the best results with bari- the international gold standard in been working with insurance companies atric surgery, I must have empathy and weight loss surgery. on a regional, national and global level focus on the patient experience as the to generate policy change to accept our priority. With certainty, I know that How do you achieve work-life bal- novel approach in preparing patients for no one wants to be morbidly obese. ance between your practice, being surgery. If you have an idea to improve Even more, no one wants to walk into a mom of three and other activities? the lives of other humans, fight for it. a bariatric surgery office to control We had our three kids, Adrienne Never forget the passion that got you their obesity. As a bariatric surgeon, (12/2015), Evan (5/2017) and Liv into medicine in the first place.

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