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University of Maryland Fall 2010 • Volume 95 • Number 2 aking a D M if fe r e n c GLOBAL e HEALTH Bulletin Editorial Board Joseph S. McLaughlin, ’56 Chairman MedicineBulletin Roy Bands, ’84 University of Maryland Medical Alumni Association & School of Medicine Frank M. Calia, MD, MACP Nelson H. Goldberg, ’73 Donna S. Hanes, ’92 Joseph M. Herman, ’00 features Harry C. Knipp, ’76 Morton D. Kramer, ’55 Morton M. Krieger, ’52 Global Health: Making a Difference Jennifer Litchman 10 Philip Mackowiak, ’70 The term “global health” hadn’t yet been coined in the Michael K. McEvoy, ’83 early 1970s when Maryland opened a clinical research Martin I. Passen, ’90 Gary D. Plotnick, ’66 center for vaccine initiatives in developing countries. Larry Pitrof A leader in global medical outreach, our faculty are Maurice N. Reid, ’99 now active in 23 developing countries across six Ernesto Rivera, ’66 continents. Jerome Ross, ’60 Luette S. Semmes, ’84 James Swyers The MAA Honor Roll of Donors 17 In this issue the Medical Alumni Association acknowl- Medical Alumni Association Board of Directors edges gifts it received between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010. Included are members of the John Beale Otha Myles, ’98 President Davidge Alliance, the school’s society for major donors. Tamara Burgunder, ’00 President-Elect Alumnus Profile: Robert Haddon, ’89 36 Nelson H. Goldberg, ’73 Vice President 10 A Giant Step for Medicine Victoria W. Smoot, ’80 As a child, Robert Haddon, ’89, was captivated by Treasurer America’s space exploration. He also had dreams of be- George M. Boyer, ’83 Secretary coming a doctor. After two residencies Haddon realized it was possible to combine both in a career. Today he is Protagoras N. Cutchis, ’83 Donna S. Hanes, ’92 a flight surgeon at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Joseph M. Herman, ’00 Michael K. McEvoy, ’83 Gary D. Plotnick, ’66 Alumnus Profile: Amal Mattu, ’93 38 Maurice N. Reid, ’99 Tenure and Teaching Jerome Ross, ’60 Luette S. Semmes, ’84 Amal Mattu, ’93, was recently promoted to tenured Elizabeth Tso, ’79 professor of emergency medicine at Maryland. Recog- Directors nized as an international leader in the field with focus Geoffrey B. Liss, ’76 on electrocardiogram interpretation, Mattu credits Richard Keller, ’58 Robert M. Phillips, ’82 Theodore E. Woodward, ’38, for providing the inspira- Robert R. Rosen, ’49 tion to teach. Honorary Regional Vice Presidents Ronald Goldner, ’65 Peter MacArthur, ’11 Martin I. Passen, ’90 Dr. E. Albert Reece, Dean Ex-Officio 36 departments Larry Pitrof Executive Director Dean’s Message 2 Editor-in-Chief Larry Pitrof University of Maryland School of Medicine Board of Visitors The University of Maryland Medicine Bulletin, News & Advances 3 Medical Editor America’s oldest medical alumni magazine, is jointly Morton M. Krieger, ’52 Michael E. Cryor sponsored by the Medical Alumni Association of the News Flash 8 Design Chair University of Maryland, Inc., and the University of Brushwood Graphics Design Group Peter G. Angelos, Esq. Maryland School of Medicine. Kenneth Banks The acceptance of advertising by this publication Faculty News 32 Art Director Morton D. Bogdonoff, MD does not in any way constitute endorsement or ap- Nancy Johnston Jocelyn Cheryl Bramble proval by the Medical Alumni Association or medical Recollections 40 Frank C. Carlucci, III school. Requests to reproduce articles should be William M. Davidow, Jr., Esq. made to: Editor, Medicine Bulletin, 522 W. Lombard Student Activities 41 Robert C. Embry, Jr. Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201-1636, or by email: Robert E. Fischell, ScD [email protected]. Advancement 42 Ronald E. Geesey Stewart J. Greenebaum Subscriptions are $20 per year (domestic) and $25 Willard Hackerman (overseas) Physician-Investor Outlook 43 John R. Kelly For information on advertising, please contact: Harry C. Knipp, ’76 The Medical Alumni Association of the University of Class Notes 44 Patrick McCuan Maryland, Inc. email: [email protected] Carolyn McGuire-Frenkil Remembered 49 Otha Myles, ’98 Edward Magruder Passano, Jr. In Memoriam 50 Martin I. Passen, ’90 Timothy J. Regan Melvin Sharoky, ’76 Richard L. Taylor, ’75 Fall 2010 • Volume 95 • Number 2 dean’s message news&advances ince 1807, the University of Maryland School of Medicine has continu- EVENTS ously evolved to meet the challenges of remaining innovative in teaching, Eastern Shore Reception clinical care, research and community engagement. As the state’s only public medical school, we play a crucial role in the health care of the citi- Catherine N. Smoot- zens of Maryland and beyond. More than two centuries of hard work and Haselnus, ’85, and creativity by our dedicated faculty, staff, trainees and ardent supporters has husband Ronald played secured for the school a place in the top-tier of American medical schools. hosts to some 40 alumni While celebrating our successes of the past and present, we must pre- and friends on Maryland’s pare for the future, and we must strive to build on our achievements and eastern shore June 19. The move to the next level of distinction. To that end, we recently published event was held at an oyster our 2010–2015 strategic plan entitled Taking a Quantum Leap Forward, shell house dating back to Swhich sets forth a series of road maps that will catapult us to even greater the 1870s in Bivalve. A success. wide range of alumni at- Our goal is to improve our already strong performance in the mission tended the event, includ- areas of education, research, clinical care and community outreach and E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA ing Joseph S. McLaugh- service, as well as our emphasis areas of finance, philanthropy, information Vice President for Medical Affairs, lin, ’56, Nevins Todd Jr., technology and public affairs. There is a wealth of opportunity available University of Maryland ’57, David P. Largey, ’57, to us in the years ahead, and it is important that we remain inspired by our John Z. and Akiko K. Bowers Distinguished Professor and Dean, School of Medicine Melvin Sharoky, ’76, and values and vision and energized by our past accomplishments. Skyler Lentz, ’13. Associ- The innovative road maps within our strategic plan will help us create ate dean Dennis Narango an even more educationally rich and nurturing environment for our students; represented the medical lead us to a better understanding of diseases in order to increase discoveries which translate into school. Sandy Harriman, T. Jan Wiseman, Catherine N. Smoot-Haselnus, ’85, Victor G. Lowe, and Donna LaBounty better health for our communities; develop more interdisciplinary clinical centers of excellence; and engage our constituencies to better help them There is a wealth of opportunity available to us in the years achieve and maintain very good health and EVENTS EVENTS well-being. Habicht Wins Woodward Alumni Assemble at ahead, and it is important that we remain inspired by our It was a challenging task to put together Prize NMA Meeting a road map for our future when our pres- values and vision and energized by our past accomplishments. ent has, at times, seemed so uncertain. The For the second year in a More than 80 alumni and guests, including National economic turbulence in Maryland and across row, Robert J. Habicht, Medical Association president Willarda V. Edwards, the nation—indeed throughout the world—certainly has been felt at our school. However, we have ’04, assistant professor ’77, gathered for a reception during the annual meeting set our sights on better days ahead, and, by implementing this strategic plan, I believe we will take a in the department of of the National Medical Association in Orlando in sum- quantum leap forward to achieve these transformative goals. medicine, was awarded mer. The reception, sponsored by the Medical Alumni Highlights from each of our mission area road maps include: the Theodore E. Wood- Association, was organized by Robert M. Phillips, ’82, ward Faculty Prize in and attended by medical school dean E. Albert Reece, Education Medicine. It was the MD, PhD, MBA. The event was held at the Gaylord Increase individual learning opportunities within the curriculum to maximize student participation fifth annual award, Palms Resort on August 2. in high quality research and increase opportunities to participate in community service activities presented to a member RESEARCH of the department for Launch new major collaborative, multidisciplinary, extramurally-funded programs that will study exemplary teaching broad and complex conditions and patient care. The CLINICAL CARE endowed fund was Robert J. Habicht, ’04 Launch new multidisciplinary centers of excellence and destination programs for disorders associ- created through the ated with high morbidity and mortality generosity of the Woodward family, alumni, faculty, and friends after the July 11, 2005 passing of Theodore E. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Woodward, ’38. A member of the faculty from 1948 to Promote community service and outreach as a valued and rewarded academic activity and create a 2003, Woodward served as chairman of the department recognition plan to publicly acknowledge outstanding community engagement of medicine from 1954 to 1981. He is remembered as a Our strategic plan was very much a group effort, and as such I very much encourage alumni and superb teacher, master clinician, distinguished scientist, friends to take a vested interest in this innovative plan and to join us as we take this quantum leap and caring physician. together. To review the document please visit our website at http://medschool.umaryland.edu/strategicplan. SOM dean E. Albert Reece, Willarda V. Edwards, ’77, and Robert M. Phillips, ’82 at the NMA reception on August 2 Medicine Bulletin Fall 2010 [2] [3] University of Maryland news&advances EVENTS Alumni Can View Classroom Lectures On-Line Transitions he University of Maryland School of Medi- like a wonderful idea, one that would be enthusiastically cine is recognized for its excellent education, embraced.” Gregory F.