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National Capital Area Joint Service Graduation Ceremony For National Capital Consortium Medical Corps, Interns, Residents, and Fellows National Capital Consortium Dental Corps and Pharmacy Residents Health and Business Administration Residents Healthcare Administration Residents Rear Admiral David A. Lane, Medical Corps, U.S. Navy Director National Capital Region Medical Directorate Colonel Michael S. Heimall, Medical Service Corps, U.S. Army Director Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Arthur L. Kellermann, M.D., M.P.H. Professor and Dean, F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Jerri Curtis, M.D. Designated Institutional Official National Capital Consortium Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Colonel Brian M. Belson, Medical Corps, U.S. Army Director for Education Training and Research Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Colonel Clifton E. Yu, Medical Corps, U.S. Army Director, Graduate Medical Education Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Program of Events Academic Procession Arrival of the Official Party Rendering of Honors (Guests, please stand) Presentation of Colors...............................Uniformed Services University Tri-Service Color Guard “National Anthem”...............................................................................The United States Army Band Invocation.................................................................................LTC B. Vaughn Bridges, CHC, USA Command Chaplain Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Opening Remarks.............................................................Rear Admiral David A. Lane, MC, USN Director National Capital Region Medical Directorate Introduction of Speaker.................................................................Arthur L. Kellerman, MD, MPH Dean F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Graduation Address.....................................................................COL Frederick Lough, MC, USA Deputy Chairman Department of Surgery Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Presentation of Awards/...................................................Rear Admiral David A. Lane, MC, USN Conferring of Director Graduation Certificates National Capital Region Medical Directorate Benediction..............................................................................LTC B. Vaughn Bridges, CHC, USA Command Chaplain Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Departure of Official Party Recessional............................................................................................The United States Army Band Colonel Frederick Lough, MC, USA Deputy Chairman Department of Surgery Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Colonel Frederick Lough’s impressive military and civilian career spans 40 years. At Walter Reed Army Medical Center he completed residency training in General Surgery in 1979 and Thoracic Surgery fellowship training in 1982. He has since held numerous military and civilian leadership positions, including Chief of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at Letterman Army Hospital, San Francisco, CA; Chief of Cardiac Surgery, Reading Hospital and Medical Center, Reading, PA; and Director, Cardiac Surgery Program, George Washington University Hospital, Washington, D.C. While in the U. S. Army Reserves from 2010 – 2012, he participated in notable combat operations in Afghanistan as Deputy Commander, NATO Role 2 Hospital Camp Arena, 4th Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, and later as Senior Trauma Surgeon, 628th and 624th Forward Surgical Teams, 173rd Airborne Brigade. In 2013 he returned to active duty and currently serves as Deputy Chairman, Department of Surgery, USUHS. His military awards include the Bronze Star, Combat Action Badge and Meritorious Service Medal. He also received the USUHS Barry Goldwater Service Award and the Michael E. DeBakey International Military Surgeon’s Award for Excellence. COL Lough graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1970 where he lettered in swimming and was on the Dean’s List. He graduated from The George Washington University School of Medicine in 1975 where he served as class president and was awarded the Alec Horowitz Award for Excellence in Surgery and inducted as member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He is board certified in Thoracic Surgery and is a 1970 graduate of the US Army’s Ranger Course. COL Lough was also a US Army Astronaut Selectee for NASA. A native of Providence R.I., COL Lough is husband to a devoted Army wife and father of five. Awards Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Outstanding Intern Award CPT Korey A. Leafblad, MC, USA, Transitional Year The outstanding intern is selected by the intern program directors. These individuals are judged to have the best academic performance, compassion for patients and outstanding interpersonal skills. Lieutenant Neil Holland Award CPT Zachary C. Junga, MC, USA, Internal Medicine This award is presented annually to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center house staff Member who best exemplifies excellence in teaching and humanitarianism, ability as a clinician, instructor, counselor and mentor voted on by the intern class. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Outstanding Faculty Award LCDR Junewai L. Reoma, MC, USN, Cardiothoracic Surgery This award is presented annually to the staff physician who is voted by the current intern class to be the most outstanding physician, teacher and role model. The award is based on the physician’s demonstrated abilities as a clinician instructor, counselor and mentor. General Graves B. Erskine Award LT Brett W. Sadowski, MC, USN, Internal Medicine LTC Michael S. Cahill, MC, USA, Cardiovascular Diseases The General Graves B. Erskine award is presented annually to the outstanding resident and fellow as determined by a selection committee. These awards are sponsored by Mrs. Graves B. Erskine in the name of her husband, General Graves Blanchard Erskine, who served in both World War I and World War II. He commanded the 3rd Marine Division in Iwo Jima and the 1st and 3rd Marine Division at Camp Pendleton and later served as Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic. Major General Lewis A. Mologne Award LT Miguel M. Alampay, MC, USN, Psychiatry The Lewis A. Mologne Award is given in memory of Major General Lewis Aspey Mologne, the first West Point graduate to become a General Officer in the Army Medical Department. His 35 year career was marked by an outstanding demonstration of commitment to the care of patients, and a deep sense of loyalty to his country, the US Army and his fellow soldiers. He showed the greatest respect for truth, honesty and dedication in the practice of medicine. The award is given annually to physician in training who exemplifies these characteristics. The award is given by the Lewis A. Mologne trust of the Henry M. Jackson Foundation. Vice Admiral James A. Zimble Award LTC (P) Todd C. Villines, MC, USA, Cardiovascular Diseases The Vice Admiral James A. Zimble Award is presented to recognize the Program Director whose contribution, dedication and interest in teaching have significantly supported the WRNMMC Graduate Medical Education Program. In addition to teaching, all candidates for consideration of the Vice Admiral Zimble award must have demonstrated scholarly activities including publications, invited lectures, membership and/or fellowship in national/international societies. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Staff Physician Teacher of the Year Maj John P. Lichtenberger, USAF, MC, Radiology This award is presented annually to the outstanding faculty member of the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s graduate medical education programs. The recipient of this award, selected by a committee of program chairs and house officers, is felt to best demonstrate the attributes of a knowledgeable, accomplished clinician, a dedicated and tireless instructor, and a principled, compassionate leader. Lieutenant General Claire L. Chennault Award COL Barbara A. Crothers, MC, USA, Pathology LTC Roseanne A. Ressner, MC, USA, Infectious Disease The Lieutenant General Claire L. Chennault Awards are presented annually as faculty recognition awards to two members of the teaching staff, as determined by a selection committee. The awards are presented to faculty who best demonstrate overall excellence, professional medical expertise and personality traits of innovativeness, fairness, leadership and tenacity in the face of adversity. The awards are sponsored by Mrs. Anna C. Chennault in honor of her husband, Lieutenant General Claire L. Chennault, who founded the “Flying Tigers,” the American flyers who raided Japan from China in World War II. Lieutenant General Claire L. Chennault Award For Outstanding Psychiatry Faculty Enoch Barrios, MD, Psychiatry This award is presented to a faculty member who actively participates in the training of residents and fellows in the National Capital Consortium Psychiatry General Residency or Fellowship training programs. The recipient demonstrates overall excellence in teaching, supervising, mentoring, research and leadership and who has the most capably and devotedly contributed to the advancement of Graduate Medical Education psychiatry training programs. Graduate Medical Education Mentor Award CDR Todd D. Gleeson, MC, USN, Infectious Disease This award recognized