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JournalThe WINTER 2014-2015 Dr. Scheinman appointed to A Message from the Committee The General Assembly of Pennsylvania President and Dean has appointed Steven J. Scheinman, MD, President and Dean of TCMC, A Residency Story to the Joint State Government Six years ago, 65 aspiring physicians took a chance on a startup Commission’s Advisory Committee on independent medical school in northeast Pennsylvania opening in Physician Shortages in Pennsylvania. temporary classrooms. The group will study physician shortages, propose strategies for Today, The Commonwealth Medical College (TCMC) has much to eliminating them, and report its findings and recommendations to the celebrate. House of Representatives. WHERE Dr. Scheinman said, “Physician shortages are they now? This year, we welcomed our second class of 100 MD students and our sixth class of 66 MBS students. Eighteen of our MBS alumni are in many specialties plague most areas of the state. I applaud the legislature for now in the MD Class of 2018. Four of our new medical students are creating the commission and charging graduates of Regional Education Academy for Careers in Health – it to recommend strategies to address Higher Education Initiative (REACH-HEI), our pipeline program to this, and I am honored to be part of the bring underrepresented minorities and disadvantaged students from process.” the region into medical careers.

Kevin Musto, MD ’14 In July, TCMC received the much anticipated news that both the Liaison Committee for Medical Education (LCME) The Wright Center for Graduate and Middle States Commission for Higher Education granted TCMC full accreditation. A mere “thank you” does not BOARD OF Medical Education begin to express my gratitude for the years of hard work by faculty, staff, volunteer clinical faculty and students. Residency Program TRUSTEES Both the LCME and Middles States acknowledged our improved finances and deemed TCMC sustainable. The Wright Center, Scranton, PA Louis DeNaples, Chair For an independent medical college, especially as new as TCMC, this is outstanding. We thank Blue Cross of Specialty: Internal Medicine Thomas Karam, Vice Chair Northeastern Pennsylvania and many other donors for their unwavering generosity. and Treasurer Hometown: Pittston, PA PHOTOS BY SALLY ROBERTSON/COMMONWEALTH HEALTH: Kevin Musto, MD ’14, pictured with Arthur Price, RN, in the John Graham, Secretary Intensive Care Unit at Moses Taylor Hospital, an affiliate of Commonwealth Health. Even before accreditation, TCMC’s Board of Trustees had decided to stop seeking affiliation with another university John J. Menapace or hospital. As an independent medical college, we are raising money successfully and growing our endowment. In Edith P. Mitchell, MD, FACP 2015, we will launch an ambitious scholarship campaign to help ease the burden of debt faced by our students. John Moses, Esq. evin Musto, MD ’14, joined “TCMC really excels at preparing its more efficient at my job and I can spend TCMC has a unique advantage in educating future physicians because our students gain hands-on experience Robert W. Naismith, PhD The Wright Center for students in the gathering of information my extra time developing a connection from over 1,000 volunteer clinical faculty throughout 17 counties in northeast and north central Pennsylvania. Gregory A. Threatte, MD K Graduate Medical Education with my patients.” He is learning to put Students are required to perform community service and pursue research projects in quality improvement and Murray Ufberg, Esq. Residency Program in Internal and the presentation of this information community health. Robert Wright, MD his knowledge to the test. Medicine. Dr. Musto has quickly to attending physicians.” Steven J. Scheinman, MD, ex officio Full accreditation is a huge achievement and it speaks to all of TCMC’s enormous accomplishments. Students and ex officio transitioned from medical student Jess M. Cunnick, PhD, Kevin’s advice for graduating medical faculty are publishing their work in prestigious journals and speaking at international conferences. Our students pass to resident. According to Kevin, “In Although the hours are long, the time spent with students: “Take advantage of the the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 and Step 2 exams at high rates. Most importantly, residency, you need to put all of the information patients and hearing them thank you for helping opportunities you are given in the third and fourth through a very competitive process, the members of both of our MD graduating classes have matched with residencies you learned to use. In medical school, the worst them makes it all worth it.” at some of the best teaching hospitals and community-based residencies around the country. years. During this time you are given a lot of leeway case scenario was that you got a question wrong, in your education and it is important to maximize Accreditation is only the beginning. In this issue of The Journal, you will read about many exciting activities but in the hospital your knowledge has real life Kevin said, “I feel that I am miles ahead of other this. Take these years seriously even though you and initiatives in pursuit of our mission. In subsequent issues, we will highlight even more. TCMC’s impact ON THE implications. While this is a daunting proposition, residents in my interaction with patients and my will continue to grow, through our students, our alumni, our dedicated faculty and staff, our corps of volunteer presentation skills. Because we started from day one won’t always have someone watching over your COVER: it also leads to residency being extremely clinical faculty and through the patients our students will eventually serve. Together, we have changed the Keith Shenberger, at TCMC interacting with patients and learning how shoulder to make sure you are doing what you rewarding. Each day you get to actually make future, but our work is just beginning. MD, Associate Dean decisions that will positively affect your patients. to do a history and physical, I feel like I am much should be doing.” for West Regional Sincerely, Campus, cloaks Mary Meadowcroft, MBS ’14, with her white coat at the MD Class Steven J. Scheinman, MD of 2018 White Coat Ceremony. www.tcmc.edu/AlumniSpotlight Local dignitaries with faculty, staff, and students at TCMC’s West Regional Campus located in Williamsport Regional Medical Center

A DREAM COME TRUE:

TCMC Earns Full Accreditation L to R: Jakob Saidman, MD1; Melissa Saidman; William F. Iobst, MD, FACP; Sheila L to R: Carolyn Sciblo, MD1; Brian Pinkosky, MD1; Alan G. Goldstein; Dylan Saidman, Esq.; Steven R. Kafrissen, MD Degol, MD1; Geetika Gupta, MD1 The Liaison Committee for Medical Education and Middle States Commission on Higher Education grant TCMC full accreditation AND veryone at TCMC was delighted to learn in Summer 2014 that we had Compassion Professionalism been awarded full accreditation by both the Liaison Committee for hite Coat Ceremonies are a rite of class received their white coats - the mantle Each year, The Dr. Lester Saidman Memorial Medical Education (LCME) and the Middle States Commission on E passage that welcome new medical of the medical profession - in a hands-on Lecture will be the keynote address at TCMC’s Higher Education. Wstudents into the profession and experience that symbolizes the bonding process White Coat Ceremony in honor of Dr. Lester The LCME is the council that accredits programs leading to the Doctor of emphasize the importance of compassion and between physician and patient. Students then Saidman, a well-respected physician and recited an oath, which represents their public educator in Luzerne County. The children of Dr. Medicine (MD) degree in the United States and Canada. Though it is a non- professionalism. On August 8, family, friends, and members of TCMC’s community joined the acknowledgment of their responsibilities as Saidman hope these lectures will honor his life governmental entity, the LCME is recognized as the reliable accreditation Class of 2018 for this tradition. future physicians and their obligations to their by emphasizing the student’s obligation in the authority by the US Department of Education, by Congress in health-related Denise S. Cesare, President and CEO of Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania, future patients. doctor-patient relationship. laws, and by state and territorial medical licensing boards. Middle States is and Cor Catena, CEO of Commonwealth Health and Wilkes-Barre General One hundred medical students admitted to Hospital, at TCMC’s South Regional Campus in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital a non-governmental membership association that accredits institutions of TCMC’s sixth Doctor of Medicine (MD) William F. Iobst, MD, This year also marked the establishment of The

higher education in this mid-Atlantic portion of the country, and is dedicated detailed self-studies and both made week-long site visits earlier this year. The FACP, Vice President for Stanley J. Dudrick, MD and Alan G. Goldstein to quality assurance through peer evaluation. reviewers examined all aspects of the College’s programs and functions. Academic and Clinical Endowment Fund, which serves to defray the Affairs and Vice Dean cost of white coats for TCMC students. It was “We are incredibly proud of both Both agencies praised TCMC’s innovative curriculum. The LCME reported, at TCMC, presented established through the generosity of Alan of these accomplishments,” “The curriculum is structured to provide longitudinal patient care experiences the inaugural Dr. G. Goldstein, donor and strong supporter, in said Steven J. Scheinman, that emphasize continuity of care, the psychosocial environment in which Lester Saidman appreciation of his friendship with TCMC MD, President and Dean of care is provided, and interactions with patients and their families. These Memorial Lecture. Professor of Surgery, Stanley Dudrick, MD, FACS. TCMC. “It shows the faith experiences occur in primary care settings and span the full curriculum.” that this entire region has had in our College was Both accrediting agencies concluded that the College’s finances are “At the heart of today’s white coat ceremony is the justified.” sustainable. belief that humanism is a foundational pillar of our profession. As you don your white coats for the first Earning full accreditation The TCMC community celebrated full accreditation with press conferences time, I challenge each of you to begin a thoughtful by both the LCME and at all of our campuses in July. In August, the occasion was marked at the Middle States involved “Williamsport Welcomes the World” festival that is part of the Little League and reflective career in medicine.” WILLIAM F. IOBST, MD, FACP significant efforts over several World Series and with TCMC Day at a Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders years. Both agencies required double-header.

Students at the Medical Sciences Building, the site of TCMC’s North Regional Campus in Scranton

www.tcmc.edu THE JOURNAL / WINTER 2014-2015 3 TCMC Receives $3.2 MILLION GRANT

n October 14, The Northeastern Pennsylvania Health Care Foundation (NEPA HCF) announced a $3.2 million grant to TCMC. O The grant will be awarded over an 11 year period and will fund four- year scholarships for incoming students from northeast Pennsylvania who are enrolled in TCMC’s MD program.

Candidates will be screened through TCMC’s admissions process, beginning A FOCUS ON BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES with the 2015-2016 academic year. These need-based scholarships, up to In August, TCMC enrolled 66 students from around the country into its accelerated Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) Class of 2015. The MBS $40,000 per year, will be awarded to students with prior community service from program is heavily focused on biomedical sciences and enhances leadership growth. Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Wyoming counties who want to practice medicine in northeast Pennsylvania. L to R: First Row: Steven J. Scheinman, MD, President and Dean; James Clemente, NEPA James Clemente, Chair of the Board of Directors of NEPA HCF, said, “There is a HCF Board Chairman. Second Row: Marise Garofalo, Vice President for Institutional Advancement; Linda Berardi-Demo, EdD, Associate Dean for Admissions & Student synergy of goals between TCMC and NEPA HCF in that we are both committed to Affairs; Natalie Gelb, NEPA HCF Board; Kerry O’Grady, NEPA HCF Board; Michele TCMC’S MD working towards reducing the physician shortage in our region. The Foundation’s McGowan, NEPA HCF Board; Laura Ducceschi, President & CEO Scranton Area Foundation/ NEPA HCF Administrator; Andrea Mulrine, Director of Corporate and CLASS OF 2018: Student Spotlight: Board of Governors feels that supporting TCMC will have a positive impact on Foundation Relations. Third Row: Robert Naismith, PhD, TCMC Board; Robert Wright, community health in northeast Pennsylvania for many years to come.” MD, TCMC Board; Jeremiah Eagen, MD, NEPA HCF Board; Honorable Terrence Nealon, Number of Applicants. . . . 5,971 NEPA HCF Board. Fourth Row: Robert Knowles, NEPA HCF Board; Jim Mileski, NEPA HCF Board; Christopher Dressel, MD, NEPA HCF Board. Class Size ...... 100 Abdul Hussain Azizi, Steven J. Scheinman, MD, President and Dean of TCMC, said, “I applaud and Pennsylvania Residents . . . . .78 thank NEPA HCF for this very significant commitment to our students and the students from this region who are economically disadvantaged but aspire health of the region. It will make a substantial difference for at least 20 medical to be doctors. Our mission and the goals of the Foundation in creating these Northeast and North Central MD Class of 2018 Pennsylvania Residents . . . . .36 students over the next decade. These scholarships will help us recruit bright scholarships are completely congruent.” Men...... 50 irst-year medical student Hussain Azizi is well on his way to achieving his dreams. His recently widowed Women...... 50 Fmother brought her seven young children from Under-represented Minorities. . .11 Afghanistan to America two weeks after the tragic events of REACH-HEI to Continue in First Generation September 11, 2001. The Azizi family bravely built a new life College Students...... 23 in Scranton. SCRANTON AND HAZLETON Average Overall GPA. . . . . 3.53 Hussain said, “We found out very fast we were coming to Average MCAT...... 30 America. My mom had to uproot us and start over from n 2010, TCMC launched the Regional Education scratch. She didn’t speak English or have any friends here, Academy for Careers in Health – Higher Education but she knew her children would get the education they IInitiative (REACH-HEI) to provide academic and couldn’t have in Afghanistan and reach their potential.” career support from high school through college to the health professions. A federal grant for $2.5 million TCMC’S MBS Hussain wanted to become a doctor after helping his mother originally supported REACH-HEI. Over 400 students CLASS OF 2015: with medical appointments and seeing firsthand how she Hussain and his sisters have all participated, five of whom are now at TCMC. improved from receiving quality health care. participated in REACH-HEI at TCMC. Class Size ...... 66 Farzana is studying Nursing at Pennsylvania Residents . . . . .23 Penn State University’s Worthington REACH-HEI’s federal grant has concluded, but Ida As a college sophomore, Hussain participated in TCMC’s Scranton campus and Farah is a Castro continues to seek new funding. The Hazleton Northeast and North Central REACH-HEI program. He learned how to apply to medical senior at Scranton High School. All of Hussain’s six siblings are either Area School District has earmarked $111,000 to deliver Pennsylvania Residents . . . . . 13 school and did a research internship with cardiologist Samir in school or succeeding in health- related professions. programming to 75 students over the next three years. Men...... 38 Pancholy, MD, Clinical Professor of Medicine. In addition, with $38,000 from the Scranton Area Women...... 28 His own pediatrician, TCMC’s Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Paul Tomcykoski, DO, has Foundation, Ms. Castro has also developed the REACH- Under-represented Minorities. . .9 also been a powerful mentor. “He is so passionate and cares so much,” Hussain said. “No matter HEI Health Education Leadership Program (HELP) what specialty I choose, I want to emulate him to the best of my ability.” First Generation between TCMC, The Women’s Resource Center and PHOTO BY ERIC CONOVER/HAZLETON STANDARD SPEAKER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER College Students...... 37 Hussain chose TCMC because of its location and culture. He said, “I’m blessed that such a great the Center for Independent Living. REACH-HEI HELP L to R: Ida Castro, JD, Vice President of Government and Community Relations and Chief Diversity Officer at TCMC; Dr. Average Overall GPA. . . . . 3.23 medical school opened 2 miles from my house. I interviewed at many med schools and never saw will provide 25 high school sophomores with courses Francis Antonelli, Hazleton Area School District Superintendent; Steven J. Scheinman, MD, President and Dean at TCMC; Marie Ernst, Principal of the Hazleton Area Academy of Sciences. In back are some of the students who will be enrolled Average MCAT...... 27 this close-knit of a community anywhere else. TCMC is the perfect fit for me.” and projects linked to behavioral health careers. in the REACH-HEI program.

www.tcmc.edu THE JOURNAL / WINTER 2014-2015 5 Jeffrey Holt, MD, Professor of Pathology, with Monique Monard, MD2

relatively homogenous neighborhoods and enclaves.

Dr. White explains that people in such tightly-knit communities tend to meet, marry, and have children with persons from the same or adjacent social circles. This means in a small gene pool, inherited traits show up more frequently. “If the odds of breast cancer are 1 in 10,000 in a general population, but two people with the same genetic mutation meet and have children, the odds go way, way up in the following generations. The mutation becomes more prevalent in that population from which persons are choosing spouses and with whom they are having children. Each generation of pairing and procreating within the same gene Kelvin Monroe, MD2, and Michelle Mitchell, MD2, with Mark White, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Epidemiology pool increases or magnifies the mutation.”

Dr. Holt is examining a breast cancer mutation that occurs in descendants from region. “We don’t want to wait until someone has a tumor removed, and then look the original Italian immigrants who settled in small towns in Lackawanna and for genetic mutations in the tumor. We want to screen the women before they get Luzerne counties. Dr. Holt and Dr. White are interested in these microcosms tumors and prevent cancer altogether,” he said. of very well preserved founder effects within the past four generations. People Dr. White helped Dr. Holt with the study design and methodology to make sure whose ancestors came to northeast Pennsylvania over a century ago have stayed they are asking the right questions, measuring the data appropriately, and drawing here. “There’s been surprisingly little migration out of the area,” remarked Dr. Holt. the right conclusions. Rose explained that no one in her culture ever moved away, because a century Holt and other colleagues have previously published a way to determine who ago, coming to America was a one-way trip. ”When my parents left Italy, they never exactly has mutations based on samples of their breast tumors – but that’s saw their own parents and relatives again. Everyone I knew heard stories like that secondary prevention. Two TCMC students and a REACH-HEI student have been and equated moving away with loss of family,” she said. involved with this research. They separated the DNA by size to find the mutations Therefore, the Italian-Americans have given TCMC researchers a rare opportunity in the breast tumors. for scientists to study a small, well-preserved gene pool. First, Dr. Holt and his colleagues have to get a statistically significant number of “Figuring out who’s going to get cancer can be like looking for a needle in a haystack. this Italian mutation from the breast and ovarian samples. They are looking for a The number of people you have to screen is so big that it’s impossible,” Holt said. high frequency of the same mutation. Dr. White will then “Genetic mutations occur in .02% of the population. So add his epidemiological and public health expertise to help the research team determine the value of doing the instead of screening everyone for cancer, you screen for screening, as well as decide on an effective methodology Breast Cancer Prevention and approach. the mutation, which is easy, fast, and inexpensive. You ITALIAN HERITAGE MAY PROVIDE THE KEY shrink the haystack that way. Because then you only look Dr. Holt said The National Cancer Institute was surprised for cancer in the people who have the mutation.” that northeast Pennsylvania really does still have ethnic neighborhoods and zip codes. So he has developed a Dr. Holt’s research isn’t new. Scientists discovered the so-called “breast survey to ask people if their parents and grandparents are Italian.

ose Cassetti* was born in 1941 at home in Jessup, PA. Her parents Jeffrey Holt, MD, Professor of Pathology at TCMC, wants to put Rose’s mind at cancer genes” BRCA1 and BRCA2 over 20 years ago, but Dr. Holt is putting Betsy Mead will serve as research coordinator, getting consent from subjects who a local twist on it. immigrated from Italy to Lackawanna County around the turn of ease. He has been an active breast cancer researcher since the early 1980’s and may be at risk. the century. During this era, the men worked in the coal mines and was among the first to study BRCA1 and BRCA2 in the mid 1990’s. He and TCMC Local Italian-Americans provide the perfect scenario to study a founder effect: Rthe women raised large families. Their children grew up, married the children colleagues Mark White, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Epidemiology, and Dr. Holt decided to screen by ethnicity because he saw his colleagues in Europe A small, ethnically homogenous community, with high rates of breast and of Italian immigrants from their neighborhoods and churches, and remained Betsy Mead, RN, BSN, Clinical Research Associate, are conducting a study with and Canada draw sample sizes by ethnicity. America prides itself on being a ovarian cancers. in their communities. More than a century after Rose’s parents’ arrival, this local Italian-Americans to identify their risk of genetic breast and ovarian cancer melting pot, and therefore does not split up sample sizes by ethnicity. However, tradition continues. “Living here is so firmly entrenched in my family,” Rose with the goal of developing a diagnostic blood test. If the blood test shows the Dr. Holt says normally, the problem with finding genetic mutations is that you he noticed when moving here that the ethnic groups are still very exclusive; but, it’s said. “It’s in our DNA.” mutation, women can take preventive measures. have to wait until someone gets cancer, and then you have to screen the family. “It’s only true for one more generation. This is probably the very last generation in our a kind of cancer prevention that is after the fact. We call that secondary prevention. community where both parents are the same ethnicity. Unfortunately, Rose’s family might have something darker in their DNA: her The population they’re studying has what’s known as the founder effect, which is It’s not the ideal situation.” Dr. Holt and Dr. White want to figure out preemptively mother died of breast cancer. Her sister and several nieces and cousins have had gene magnification that occurs when a small group from the same community Rose Cassetti is excited about this research. “It’s great there’s a medical college in who’s at risk so they can be screened and take preventive measures. breast or ovarian cancer. “Many of my friends have had breast or ovarian cancers, breaks off and establishes a new population. In this case, a small group of Italians my own community and where there’s research that might save the lives of my and not all have survived,” she said. “I am always worried I’m next.” immigrated to America, established themselves here, and cultivated distinct and Dr. Holt’s goal is to develop a blood test for the Italian-American women in this family and friends. I worry all the time. This gives me hope.”

*Name has been changed to protect privacy

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NEW FACULTY MEMBERS

Carmine Cerra, MD Associate Professor of Pathology Department of Basic Sciences

Glen Digwood, DO Dr. Martin receiving the award from William Assistant Professor Cotton, MD, FAAP, Nationwide Children’s Hospital of Medicine (left), and Joel Brenner, MD, FAAP, Chair of the Department of Clinical Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness (right). Sciences DR. MARTIN Deborah Hocko, RN, MS Laura Anderson, MD2, with Donald Stone, DO Instructor of Medicine RECEIVES Department of Clinical Sciences AWARD Spotlight on DONALD STONE, DO Thomas Martin, MD, Professor and Samuel Lesko, MD, MPH Education Director of Pediatrics, received the Thomas E. Shaffer MD Professor of Family Academy of Clinical Educators Stanley Dudrick, MD, FACS, at the Polish hospital named in his honor. Medicine and Epidemiology Award for Pediatric Sports Medicine Department of Family, (ACE) Faculty Master at the Annual Meeting of the Community and Rural Health American Academy of Pediatrics on CMC established the Academy of Clinical Educators (ACE) to recognize the contributions and October 11 in San Diego, CA. The American Academy of Pediatrics’ William Miller, PhD, MHA generosity of our more than 1,000 volunteer clinical faculty. All volunteer clinical faculty are High Honors for Dr. Dudrick Council on Sports Medicine Assistant Professor members of ACE: an organization which promotes faculty scholarship, participates in curriculum T n Skawina, Poland, a hospital stands in honor of Stanley Dudrick, MD, FACS. Dr. Dudrick, Professor nominated Dr. Martin because of his of Family Medicine development, and develops new resources to support teaching. ACE members can advance to the level of lifetime contributions to the field of Department of Family, of Surgery at TCMC, traveled to “The Stanley Dudrick, MD, Memorial Hospital” in June 2014 for a Fellow or Master with exemplary service. pediatric sports medicine. Community and Rural Health I dedication and to see the new construction. Administrators chose to name the hospital after Dr. Donald Stone, DO, has taught at TCMC since 2009. He is an Associate Professor of Family Medicine and the Dudrick because of his invention, development, and clinical application of total intravenous feeding. April Troy, MD, MPH Regional Education Coordinator for Family Medicine for our South Regional Campus. When he returned from Poland, Dr. Dudrick received the Excellence in Nutrition Science, Excellence DR. IOBST Assistant Professor His practice, Huntington Mills Family Practice in Luzerne County, serves all walks of life. He chose family in Medical Research, and Excellence in Integrative Medicine Awards at the Sacred Fire of Liberty Gala of Pediatrics practice out of a desire to care for people throughout their lifespan. in Cambridge, MA in September 2014. Most recently, the American College of Surgeons honored HONORED Regional Education Dr. Dudrick as a “Hero of American Surgery” during their Clinical Congress in October 2014 in San Coordinator of Pediatrics, William F. Iobst, Francisco. He is hailed as “The Father of Intravenous Feeding,” for his development of total parenteral North Campus “Being a comprehensivist was more important than being a MD, FACP, Vice Department of Family, partialist,” he said, “In family practice, I love that I can deliver babies nutrition which has saved millions of lives. Most extremely low-weight babies would not have survived President for Community and Rural Health infancy without Dr. Dudrick’s work. Academic and and take care of them all of their lives.” Clinical Affairs and Vice Dean at Kalman Winston, PhD TCMC, received Assistant Professor Dr. Stone also cherishes the relationships he has built with individuals, families, and communities. “The trust the 2014 Special of Family Medicine bestowed upon you by patients allowing you to treat them in the best possible way means everything,” he said. Administrators conduct a tour of “The Stanley Dudrick, Recognition Award from the Department of Family, MD, Memorial Hospital.” Alliance for Academic Internal Community and Rural Health Like so many of his colleagues, Dr. Stone jumped at the chance to teach at TCMC. He said, “TCMC’s mission fits what I’ve done all my life. I’m a lifelong Pennsylvanian. I’ve been based in a rural community, serving Medicine (AAIM) on September 12 in Washington, DC. Abhishek Yadav, diverse populations for over 30 years. Teaching is a way for me to share what I’ve learned all these years. It’s MBBS, MSc important to pass the baton to the next generation of doctors.” The AAIM selected Dr. Iobst for his Associate Professor work advancing competency-based He also loves the culture at TCMC. “The academic community is exactly what they say: a true community.” of Anatomy medical education within the internal Department of Basic He appreciates that the faculty have accepted clinicians with open arms. “I’ve felt nothing but acceptance and medicine community. Sciences companionship. Respect is a big part of TCMC’s culture, and I feel nothing but respect from all my colleagues.” Steven J. Scheinman, MD, President and Dean of TCMC, said, “This national recognition highlights that Dr. Iobst is a respected and visionary CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION SAVE THE DATES: leader in the world of medical education and training.” April 11, 2015 TCMC’s Medical Sciences Building May 14, 2015 TCMC’s Medical Sciences Building, Room 2001 525 Pine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 Topic: Breast Cancer, Presented by Carmine Cerra, MD, Pathologist, Laboratory Medical Director, Pocono Medical Center Topic: Child Abuse

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Carmine Cerra, MD Associate Professor of Pathology Department of Basic Sciences

www.tcmc.edu THE JOURNAL / WINTER 2014-2015 11 Julie Mercadante, MD1 TCMC Scholarships Awarded L to R: Pat Atkins; John Atkins; Kathleen Graff; Phil Stevens he TCMC Scholarship was established as part of the annual Employee Giving Campaign. Last year, TCMC staff and faculty members demonstrated a remarkable spirit with 64% participation. We are proud to announce this year’s scholar: MOST T SUCCESSFUL Julie Mercadante is a graduate of E.L. Meyers High School in Wilkes-Barre, and graduated from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia with a Bachelor’s Degree in biochemistry. She was a member of two national honor GOLF CLASSIC societies: Alpha Chi, for the top 10% of juniors and seniors, and Alpha Lambda Delta, a freshman honor society. CMC’s 6th Annual Scholarship Gala grossed over $378,380 to benefit student TO DATE scholarships. At the event on October 18 at Mohegan Sun in Wilkes-Barre, the “I am so thankful for the scholarship that was made possible through the T College honored Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania for their unwavering Held on June 9 at Glenmaura support and for their continued commitment to improving the health of our region. generosity and support of the faculty and staff at TCMC. I feel very empowered National Golf Club in Moosic, knowing that so many people believe that I could one day become a great TCMC’s Golf Classic grossed physician. Thank you!” over $81,000 to benefit student JULIE MERCADANTE, MD1 scholarships. 132 golfers participated in the 6th annual event. Greg Mendez is the first recipient of the newly established TCMC Alumni Scholarship, formed by the Charter Class and increased by the generous support of the Class of 2014 as their Senior Class Gift. Alumni have the opportunity to engage in truly making a difference in the lives of current and future TCMC students.

“Thank you so much to the TCMC alumni and community for awarding me the TCMC Alumni Scholarship. The idea of creating this scholarship is in and of itself a great testament to the character of all those who learn, work and serve at TCMC. I am truly honored to be this year’s recipient. I take much pride in our school and am inspired by the efforts taken to mold TCMC into what we, as students, and the community need it to be. The recent accreditation status is a prime example of our vast potential and I look forward to the future of TCMC.”

GREG MENDEZ, MD3

To make a donation or for more information, please contact the Office of Annual Giving at 570.504.9619 or visit www.tcmc.edu/donate. L to R: Bruce Sickel; Pete Danchak

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Daniel and Teri Pace Jenna Strzelecki Taylor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Peoples Security Bank & Trust Company The Epicurean Delight Condron & Company Nora Alu Cassandra Coleman-Corcoran and G. Richard Garman and Maribeth Jones The Honorable Edwin M. Kosik Karen Paczkowski, MD Samatha Stuart Health & Wellness Fund of The Luzerne PNC Eye Care Specialists Jody and Trudy Cordaro Mary and David Ambrose, MD James Corcoran Thomas and Kelly Gauntlett Brian E. Krause Kimberly Padden David M. and Patricia A. Suchniak Foundation Regional Hospital of Scranton Ann and Michael M. Ferraro, MD Joseph and Sharmayne Cortese American Asphalt Paving Co. Christopher J. Corey Geisinger Pediatric Residents Ronald A. Krauss Palazzo 53 Aldo J. and Eileen Suraci Medical Staff Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank Michael M. and Ellen Costello Anjani Amladi Robert Corey, MD ’13 Natalie Gelb Krayer Detective Agency Christopher Pallas Susquehanna Brewing Co. 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Apostolico Brittany Corrigan Jim Gerichten Katherine Lattanzio, MD ’14 Parente Beard Paul Szymonski David and Ann Hawk, Gertrude Hawk The Wright Center for Graduate Medical The Goldsworthy Family Constance Dombroski John F. Ardizoni Patrick Coughlin, Ph.D. Andrea Gerko Laurie Cadden Enterprises, LLC Parker Hill Community Church Mushfiq Tarafder, PhD Chocolates Education Kathleen Graff Dougherty, Leventhal & Price Harlene Arenberg, MS, LPC Soren Craig-Muller Melinda C. Ghilardi, Esq. and Sidney J. Lavelle Strategy Group Shrut Patel TGI Friday’s Steven Kafrissen, MD and Sheila Janet Townsend, MD and Henry Kenneth and Barbara Green Dr. and Mrs. Jeremiah W. Eagen The Arjay Group, Inc. Creative Planning Insurance Services Prejean, Esq. Michael Bordonaro and Darina Pediatric Dental Specialists, LLC John and Kathleen A. Tigue, MD Saidman, Esq. Geisinger Mary and Jeffrey Holt, MD Kathleen and Dirk Elston, MD Lorraine and Thomas A. Artabane, MD Charlene Crocker Jacquelyn Ghormoz Lazarova Pediatrics of Northeastern PA, P.C. Tobyhanna Federal Credit Union Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Auxiliary Honkus-Zollinger Foundation ESSA Bank & Trust Karissa Arthur Crystal Earth Gallery Brett Giblin Tim Leach Antonio Pellegrino Thomas F. and Flora K. Karam John and Jane Tomaszewski Fund of The Luzerne Foundation Virginia Hunt David Fedor, DO Wafa and Hani Atamna, PhD Barbara Cunningham Lucas Gilbride, MD ’14 Andrew Lee Drs. Penugonda Keystone Sanitary Landfill, Inc. Andrew W. and Linda Townsend Carole and Robert E. Wright, MD Irving and Edythe Grossman Foundation FiberTel, Inc. Audiology & Hearing Centers of NEPA Matthew Cunningham-Hill Thomas and Janice Gilhooley Karen Leeds, MD ’14 Emily and Anthony M. Perry, MD Carol and David Greenwald, MD Erica Townsend Margie and Murray Ufberg J.A. Foundation First National Community Bancorp, Inc. AuRants Peter P. Cupple, MD Eleanor Gillis, MD ’14 Michael Leonard, MD ’14 Alison Pittis Clifford K. and Ruth Melberger Toyota of Scranton JB Jewelers, Joby Baldassari Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Louis F. and Mary Auriemma Mary Jean Curtin Glenmaura National Golf Club Stephen and Maureen Leo Pizza by Pappas S. R. Wojdak & Associates, LP Ozan Toy Joyce Haggerty Bell Insurance Group Fox Hill Country Club Axa Foundation Thomas Dailey Meaghan Godwin Bonnie and Samuel Lesko, MD POSH and The Colonnade Allan (Zeik) Saidman and Alana Smart $2,500 - $4,999 David and Paula Tracy Anonymous Clayton J. and Theresa Karambelas Friends of Jim Gibbons for Judge JoAnn Babish Heather Davis Jillian Golaszewski Alan and Margareta Levy Kathryn Powell Robert Trautwein, MD Melissa and Bruce Saidman, MD Ayotunde Adeagbo, PhD Saul and Sharon Levy Friends of Senator John Blake David and Margaret Baker Ashley Dean Jack and Helen Gorelick Robert M. Liegner, MD Jessica and Andrew Pozzuto Maryann Trembinska SCHOTT North America, Inc. John and Pat Atkins Drs. Philip and Rosita Liu Gelb Foundation Karen Baker Stephen L. and Deborah Decker Kenneth and Joanne Gorski Logical IT Solutions, LLC Amy Pratt Libby and Stephen Wojdak, Esq. Taryn and Eric Blomain, MD & Family Mackarey & Mackarey Physical Therapy Grant Thornton, LLP Kevin Baker, MD ’14 Robert DeGrazia, Jr. Rosemary and P. Jason Granet, MD Cara Lyle, MD ’14 Dr. and Mrs. Donald Preate Sr. Tridim Filter Corp. Wyoming Valley Health & Education Senator Robert P. and Terese Casey Consultants Raymond A. Hassey, Esq. Daniel Baldoni Thomas A. and Karla Delahanty Judith O. Graziano Sharon Lynett Timothy B. and Susan E. Primerano U.S. Probation Office, Middle District Foundation Grace and Francis D. Dawgert, MD Paul J. Mackarey, PT, DHSc, OCS and Keystone College Robert Ballot and Cassandra Devine Jeanette DeLeo The Greater Scranton Chamber of Ann M. Mackrell Professional Therapeutic Massage and of PA Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Esther Mackarey, PT Rita King Banko Beverage Dell Manufacturing Commerce John Madsen, MD ’14 Bodywork Frederick and Lori J. Ulrich $10,000 - $24,999 First National Community Bancorp, Inc. McCarthy Tire Service Company, Inc. Lightspeed Tech Tracy and Joseph P. Bannon, MD Dementia Connection, LLC Kristen Greene Brian Mahlstedt Mary and George I. Puhak, DMD United Neighborhood Centers Anonymous Friedman Electric Debra McGinniss LT Verrastro, Inc. Bazil Ristorante Italiano Paul DePietro Anne Green-Santry Mahoning Valley Orthopedics Paul Quick United Sound Allied Services Integrated Health System Friends of Jennifer Sidari Michele and J. Patrick McGraw, MD M & T Bank Ronald and Sharon Bednarz William R. Dewar III, MD Sungat Grewal Paul Maitland-McKinley R. Kordish Scholarship Fund United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties Myer M. Alperin G. R. Noto Electrical Construction, Inc. MetLife Foundation M & T Charitable Foundation Michael and Karen Bedrin Di Salvo’s Restaurant Grico’s Restaurant Theodore and Marie Malinchak Robert and Molly Radics Uptown II Benco Dental Company Marise and Angelo Garofalo Kathy & Joseph Mihok Mansour’s Grocery & Coffee Bedwick & Jones Printing, Inc. Andrea DiMattia Michelle Grimes Joseph Marchese, MD ’13 Radiological Consultants / Advanced Allyson Urie Leslie and Harmar D. Brereton, MD Golden Business Machines, Inc. Gretchen Zeidler Miller Matrex Exhibits William and Maureen Bender Michael DiMattia Sheryl & Seth Gross Market Street Bar & Grill Imaging Specialists Highland Associates, LTD Patricia and Barry Minora, MD Medical Oncology Associates Jonathan Berkman Jason Dinko, MD ’14 Francis L. and Angela J. Guenther Marquis Art & Frame Realty Network Group V. Loshakov MD & Associates Commonwealth Health Lehigh Valley Health Network Gino Mori, MD Meridian Leasing Corporation Maninder Bhatti Matthew Dinovitz Tariq Hafiz, MD John Marsico Regional Hospital Surgery Center Valenti’s Restaurant Community Bank, N.A. Long, Nyquist + Associates John P. Moses, Esq. Harry and Caroline W. Morgan Faye and Richard Bishop, Esq. Amanda Dippold, MD ’14 Paulette Hamilton, DMD Joan Matsui The Renaud Family Leo Vergnetti Dunmore Oil Co., Inc. Nancy Lee Mack Michael and Julia M. Mullen Murray Securus Blu Wasabi Diversified Payroll Solutions, Inc. Happenings Communications Group, Inc. William and Joanne M. Matty Mary B. Rhodes Carol Verrone Geisinger CMC Medical Staff Milrice Foundation Andrea and Larry Mulrine Nada & Co. Karen and Richard Blum, MD Sam Donato Christopher J. and Donna Haran Mary Theresa Mazur Mary Riccardo Mia Vieira Daniel and Joan Hilferty Joanne Aronsohn Monahan NEPA Imaging Center NBT Bank John and Mary Claire Borzell Elizabeth Dorn, MD ’14 Alexander Harris, MD ’14 Joshua McCambridge, MD ’14 Steven E. Rinehouse, MD Vino Italian Grille & Bar Michael and Dolores Insalaco Leo and Ann Moskovitz Northeast Dermatopathology Institute LLC NOW Hair Studio, Erica Garofalo W. and Marjorie M. Boyd Tyler Dowling, MD ’14 Barbara Heier Leo and Patricia A. McCormack, MD Susan E. Rink Jessica Vondrak InterMountain Medical Group, P.C. Mount Airy Casino Resort Judith B. O’Brien NROC Catherine Bradshaw, MD ’14 Downtown Deli and Eatery Timothy M. Heilmann, MD Alice McCormick, DO Dean J. Ripley Theresa and David Waibel Kane Is Able, Inc. NEPA Plastic Surgery Associates, LTD Roy and Vee Pauli Catherine and Neil O’Donnell, Esq. Thomas and Grace Bradshaw Christopher Drescher, MD ’14 Joseph and Margie Heim Ellen McGuire Chris and Joanie Roe Martin J. and Elizabeth Waldenberger Lamar Advertising O & M Multi-Trade, Inc. The Perry Law Firm, LLC One Source Realty, Inc. Patrick J. and Kathleen Brier and Ann Drescher Hilton Scranton & Conference Center Amanda McIver Elizabeth and Thomas Roe, MD Larry and Elaine Walker Paul and Melanie Lumia PPL Corporation James and Peggy Quirk Pathology Associates of NEPA, Ltd. Richard Bronnenkant Nancy and Christopher Dressel Jr., MD William Hines James McKane Mary Roman Sean J. Wallace, MD ’14 Maplemoor, Inc./Huntsville Golf Club Prime Electric, Inc. Ries Glass Pfizer, Inc. Alexander Preston Bruscke Catherine and Lewis Druffner Jr., MD Marie and Christopher N. Hobbie, MD Robert and Ann McKenna Mark and Karen Roper David and Vera Walline Thomas J. Martin, MD and Rev. Dr. Lois Regional Hospital of Scranton RK Furs PNC Fund for Charitable Giving Anthony C. Brutico, MD Ron and Marie Duclos Ruben Honik William A. McLaughlin, PhD Mr. and Mrs. Guy Rothery Nan O’Donnell Wandalowski Martin Department of Surgery Anne and Eugene Roe, MD Russell P. Preno Richard Burge Elias Dudash James and Maureen Horger Maureen McLeod, PhD Ruchika Saini Stephanie Wang Maslow Family Foundation Scranton Cultural Center James and Gloria Ross, Ross Family Radiation Medicine Specialists of Barbara Burkhouse Michele Dunda Paul D. Horger, Esq. Suzanne McNamara Sakari Salon The Honorable Michael Washo Mary E. McDonald Stone Office, Incorporated Foundation Northeast PA Ellen Burkhouse Erin Dunleavy Huntington Mills Family Practice Betsy Mead Sambuca Italian Grille & Bar Waste Management of Pennsylvania, Inc. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Traditional Home Health and Hospice Anna Rusnak-Noon Lee and Warren Robinson, MD Peter and Lesa Butera Robert and Sherry Durkin Ingrid and Jeffrey Husisian Cindy Meo Patrick W. and Charlene Sammon Wayne Bank Wayne Memorial Health System Sanofi Pasteur Marguerite Salam-Host, MD Peter R. and Marleen A. Butler Trevor Echelmeier, MD ’13 iGourmet Michael and Denise Mesaros Melissa Sanko Claudia B. and Robert W. Naismith, Ph.D. Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Sean Byrne Construction Drs. Rohit and Anupama Singh D. Toni Byrd John H. Ellis IV., MD Internal Medicine Associates of Metz Culinary Management Upal Sarker, MD ’14 Northeastern Rehabilitation Associates, P.C. Jan Weiss Peter and Patricia Sidari Skylake Gallery Sharon and Thomas Byrne Carly Elston, MD ’14 Hazleton Matthew Meyers, MD ’14 Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sartin NRG Controls North, Inc. $1,000 - $2,499 WEJL (AM630) WEZX (FM 107) Anonymous Sonepar Management US, Inc. Smart Recycling Co., Inc. Diana Callender, MBBS, DM Janice Emlaw William F. Iobst, MD John W. Mihalchik Joseph Schectman, DPM WQFM (FM92.1) Pocono Health Care System 402 N. Washington LLC Sylvester Chevrolet Kathryn and John K. Sternburg, MD Robert Camacho Randall and Rebecca Enz iSecure, LLC Minooka Pastry Shop Michelle Schmude, EdD Gretchen and Timothy D. Welby, MD Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, PC American Janitor and Paper Supply Robert J. Sylvester Summit Surgical Canteen 900 John and Elaine Errico J. Cawley Moving Misericordia University Patrick Schofield, MD ’14 Jennifer Chao Wellings, MD ’14 The Quandel Group, Inc. Karen Arscott, DO and James Arscott, MD Linda J. Thomas-Hemak, MD and Mark Susquehanna Pathology & Laboratory Carl Von Luger Steak & Seafood Sarah Eynon, MPM Jack Frost National Golf Club Anne Misiura, MD ’14 Mr. and Mrs. Scott A. Seasock Westmoreland Club Noble Quandel Arthur Russo Construction Hemak Consultants Christine and Ken Carroll F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts Megan Jagosky, MD ’14 Kevin Mitchell, Jr. Azra M. Sehic, MD Elizabeth Whinston The Dr. Jennifer A. Sidari Scholarship Mary Joan and Charles J. Bannon, MD TMG Health John L. Szarek, Ph.D. and Laura Martin CaseCon Capital, Inc. Facing Cancer Together Jaida ‘Spa MLB Advertising Patricia and Enrico A. Serine, MD Wilcox and McCormick P.C. Fund of the Luzerne Foundation Friends of Senator John Blake Mary and Gerald P. Tracy, MD Martha L. Townsend-Ness Joellen Cerra Rebecca Fallis, MD ’14 James A. Doherty, Inc. Marie and John Mohila Darshan Shah Wilkes University Sordoni Family Foundation Peter Q. and Sally Bohlin David and Joyce Tressler Mary Lawhon Triano Charles J. Rader Insurance Michael Faretta, MD ’14 Aimee Janesky, MD ’14 Montage Mountain Drs. Douglas and Margaret Sheldon Linda Winkler, PhD Susquehanna Health Brucelli Advertising Company, Inc. UGI Energy Services Maria Ufberg Allen L. Cheng Michael Farrell, MD ’14 Ashley Jeanlus Mordekhai Moritz, MD Jean Shields Mollie Woehling The Black Horse Foundation, Inc. Matthew A. Casey, Esq. Universal Printing Company University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Carling Cheung Jane Farr Mr. and Mrs. David B. Jones Amanda Moyer, MD ’14 The Shirt Lady Francine Wolk Times-Shamrock Communications Ida Castro, Esq. Brian D. Wilcox, MD and Cathy Leonard and Liz Verrastro Edmond and Susan Chin Federal Public Defender’s Office-Middle Gregory Jones Alexander and Joanne Muellenbach Sibio’s Centris Consulting, Inc. Wilcox, PhD Dr. and Mrs. Albert Waldman John and Linda Churla District Mr. and Mrs. William Joyce Charles J. Musto, DMD Larry Sidari Wyoming Area Catholic School Families & Staff $5,000 - $9,999 Sanjay S. Chandragiri, MD Valerie Weber, MD Cibischino Family Jarrett Ferentino, Esq. JP Morgan Kevin Musto, MD ’14 Sidel’s Restaurant Diane M. Ciaglia, DO Mark V. White, MD and Leah Lind Karen Cimino Michelle T. and Howard Ferimer, MD Frank Katusak Nicknaz Nakhaie Richard R. Silbert, MD Midori Yamanouchi, PhD Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania $500 - $999 Classic Properties Real Estate Astellas Pharma US, Inc. Woodloch Pines, Inc. Tammy Lee Clause, Esq. Stephanie Ferimer, MD ’13 Darius Kawanga Joseph P. Narins, MD Jamie Stevens Silverstine Barry S. Yoss, MD Comcast Corporation Cognetti and Conaboy Family Practice Gayle and David Averill, PhD Bonnie and Michael A. Yoder, MD Coccia Ford, Inc. Rabbi Michael B. and Doris Fine Kay’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria Lucinda Neubert Brian Simko Allison Young, MD ’14 Cooper’s Seafood House, Inc. Marianne and Peter A. Cognetti, MD Kim Barrows William Zehring, PhD Cheryl A. and Daniel Colan Fire and Ice on Toby Creek Amy and Daniel Kazmierski, MD Mr. and Mrs. James Nicholas Olapeju Simoyan, MD Joy A. Young Delta Medix, P.C. Gloria and Frank Colosimo Bellefonte Associates Limited Partnership Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc. First Presbyterian Church Kevin’s Bar & Restaurant Alysha Nicholls Site2 Randy and Lisa Young Eugene and Erin Donahue Mary Kathryn and Patrick D. Conaboy, MD Linda Berardi-Demo, EdD and $1 - $499 ComSpec International, Inc. Stephen and Luanne Fisk Young-joo and Uhnoh Kim, PhD R. Craig Nielsen, MD Rebecca Slangan Stephen Zangardi Geisinger CMC Cornell Iron Works, Inc. John Demo Anonymous Michael and Barbara Conahan Richard and Beth Florey David and Judy Klein Kellyann Niotis Donnie and Mary Beth Sokach, DO Robert P. Zelno John H. and Patricia Graham Judith and Charles Curtin, MD Susan and Matthew A. Berger, MD A Little Pizza Heaven Thomas J. Conahan Gregory Frank Amy Kline North Pocono Family Eyecare, LLC Susan and Stephen Sorokanich Jr., MD Lisa A. and Steven R. Zerby John Mackey Design Zelda Curtiss Jennifer M. Boardman, PhD Jan and Richard Abramowitz, MD Bridget and William Conlogue Shanna L. Frank Mildred and Ben Kline, MD Northwestern Mutual Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Sporn William and Sue Ziegler George and Patti Lynett Michael F. and Sheila Cutler Barbara and Stanley W. Boland, MD James Ackerman, MD ’14 William Conlon Fratelli’s Pizza and Pasta House Seth Klusewitz Homayoun and Ali A. Nourian, MD Drs. David and Deborah Spring Suzanne Zukoski Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation Dan Simrell Advertising Broadway Theatre of NEPA Frank Adamo Charles A. Connell, Jr. Michelle Fuentes Knowles Insurance Bernard Novabilski Marvin and Jean Staiman Zuppa Del Giorno

Alumni Giving

www.tcmc.edu THE JOURNAL / WINTER 2014-2015 15 TCMC would like to extend our sincere appreciation to ACADEMY OF CLINICAL EDUCATORS (ACE) [ our volunteer clinical faculty members. ] FOUNDERS North Campus David Jones, PA-C, MHS Khemraj Sedani, MD Lucian Bednarz, MD Eric Wilson, MD Edward Lee, MD Sun-Tak Han, MD Joyce Vrabec, DO OB/GYN Donald Hull, MD Susan Borys, MD Guy Giordano, MD Scott Croll, MD SOCIETY Volunteer Seth Jones, MD Mayuri Sedani, MD Albert Belardi, MD Michael Wolk, MD Bezhad Maghsoudlou, Gil Hoang, MD Michael Washinsky, DO Theresa Baseski, DO Eugene Kim, MD Karen Brady, DO Michael Gross, MD Jeffrey Cundiff, PA-C W. Edward Jordan III, MD Harneet Sethi, MD Eric Blomain, MD * J. Garry Wrobleski, DO MD Judith Hogg, MD Glenn Weaver, DO Hans Cassagnol, MD Robert Kimmel, MD Patricia Braunegg, NP-C Edmund Guelig, MD Ronald DiSimone, MD Clinical Faculty Myer M. Alperin Jila Kaberi-Otarod, MD Gregg Severs, DO ^ Thomas Boland, MD Satish Mallik, MD William Hottenstein, MD Shu Xu, MD Douglas Coslett, MD ^ John Kline, MD Thomas Burke, MD Jendy Harer, DO Herbert Ecker, MD MEDICINE Shital Kalariya, MD Mary Sewatsky, MD Gregory Bormes, MD OB/GYN Ann McDonald, MD Patricia Ihnat, DO David Yatsonsky, MD Lynne Coslett-Charlton, MD Erik Kruger, MD John Burks, MD Andrew Haussmann, MD Michael J. & Louise D. Altier Mohammed Abdu, MD Durriya Esaa, MD Louis Adamo, MD Richard Katz, DO Nayan Shah, MD Anthony Brutico, MD Linda McDonnaugh, MD Mohammad Asif Iqbal, Lakshminarayan Yerra, Lori DelGaudio, DO John Lease, MD John Burns, MD Barbara Hemmendinger, MD Anonymous Michelle Aldrich, CRNP Jamison Fiedor, PA-C Thomas Artabane, MD Christine Kendzor, RN, Parikshit Sharma, MD Casey Burke, DO Maria Murnack, PA-C MD MD Louis Freedman, MD Ashish Mahajan, MD Lee Ciccarelli, MD Pamela Herrington, MD Pat & John Atkins Maria Bigus, DO Marc Galin, CRNP Madhava Baikadi, MD BSN Karthik Sheka, MD Kevin Casey, MD Rebekah Nazarchuk, MS Russell James, MD Stephen Young, DO Sumit Ghosh, MD Brian Marien, MD B. James Connolly, MD Donald Hess, MD Dr. & Mrs. Charles J. Bannon Richard Burns, DO Scott Hartzell, MD Anuraj Bajaj, MD Marc Keuler, MD Edward Sherwin, MD Joseph Cesare, MD Ali Nourian, MD Raymond Joseph, MD George Yurko, DO Theresa Grabo, PhD, FNP Louis Mariotti, DO Joseph Daoko, MD Rachel Hogg, MD Benco Dental Company John Drozdick, MD Michael Hoffmann, MD Pardeep Bansal, MD Rajni Khaira, MD Ajay Shetty, MD Maurizio Cibischino, MD Oladapo Osuntokun, MD Kasim Kasim, MD Aamir Zaman, MD Timothy Grube, DO Michael Martinez, MD Pramod Deshmukh, MD Kimberly Jones, DO Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania Gerri Evans, CRNP, CNM Timothy Judge, MD Rajiv Bansal, MD Hassan Khalil, MD Rajwinder Singh, MD Ricky Clay Jr., MD Varsha Pandya, MD Jeffrey Kegel, MD Alfonso Zangardi, MD Sheila Hockman, DO Joseph McGraw, MD Kendra L. Dolan, MD William Keenan, Jr., MD Heather Gosch, CNM Kevin Kinkead, MD Dr. Harmar D. & Leslie W. Brereton Susan Baroody, DO Iqbal Khan, MD Stafford Smith, MD Pamela Costello, MD Cyril Puhalla, MD Raymond Khoudary, MD Ali Hussain, MD, MPH William McLaughlin, DO Donald Dworek, DO Ayn Kerber, MD Cheryl Hamilton, MD FAMILY MEDICINE Alice Bulger, Dr. Weimin Chen & Louis Shapiro Carl Barsigian, MD, PhD Sumaira Khan, MD Christin Spatz, MD Darell Covington, MD Muhammed Rahman, Patrick Kilduff, DO Deborah Khalife, PA-C Thomas Meade, MD George Dy, MD Sarah Kent, MD John Kuri, MD Francis Hamm, MD Albert Alley, DO Community Medical Center Cherrie Bentler, CRNP James Kim, MD Joseph Speicher, DO Cynthia Cuyegkeng- MD Jay Kloin, MD David Krewson, DO George Moses, MD Shabbir Esaa, MD Quinn Kirk, MD Nathalie Lavallee, MD Shadi Kayed, MD Joseph Anistranski, MD Community Medical Center Medical Staff Vincent Bianca III, MD Michael Klingerman, MD Julie Speicher, MD Jose, MD Adharsh Sahadevan, MD, Ron Konecke, MD David Lezinsky, DO Kiron Nair, MD Adwoa Essel, MD David Kuhns, MD Calton Law, PA-C Mehran Langroudi, MD Lanning Anselmi, MD Drs. L. DeGennaro, A. Brutico, M. Frattali, Susan Biancarelli, MD Marc Kolpon, DO Jamie Stallman, MD Christopher DiPasquale, MPH Leonard Kuchemba, MD Sandra Mattison, MD Victor B. Nakkache, MD Cedric Fisher, MD Kathleen Lewis, DO Michael Lazar, MD Philip Lawrence, MD Alan Boonin, MD Monodeep Biswas, MD Dariusz Koscielniak, MD James Sundheim, MD MD Robert Shaw, Psy. D. Jagdish Kyada, MD Scott Muir, DO Rajamanickam Natarajan, MD Tanveer Gaibi, MD David Lopatofsky, MD Juan Lessmann, MD K. Pritchyk Bonnie Lorenzetti, CRNP Louise Breakstone, MD Gregory Borowski, MD Lawrence Koutcher, MD Linda Thomas, MD John Doherty, MD Richard Silbert, MD Max Lapkovsky, MD Lee Ann Ostrowski, PA-C Gary Neale, MD Lisa Galloway, MD LeeAnna Lyne, DO David Lightman, MD Delta Medix, PC Kristine McNulty, MD Glenda Buyo, MD Harmar Brereton, MD * Joseph Koval, MD Beverly Tomasetti, CRNP Timothy Farrell, MD Carlene Spitzer, PA-C Melissa LaPorte, MSN, Richard Tomczyk, DO Frank O’Brien, MD Navneet Gill, MD George Manchester, MD Alfredo Llinas, MD Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply, Inc. Edward Carey, MD Randall Brundage, DO Alexander Lalos, MD ^ Kishori Veerabhadrappa, J. Ward FitzPatrick, DDS Mark Molnar, DO Hussainee Tasneem, MD CRNP George Tsoutsoplides, MD Michael Olenginski, DO Dan Glunk, MD William Mattiace, MD Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank Kevin Carey, DO James McClain, DO Steven Brunetti, DO Mohamed Lareef, MD MD Bryan Frantz, DMD Vladimir Nikiforouk, MD Martha Turnberg, MD Jodi Washinsky Lenko, Ayesha Usman, MD Mark Perlmutter, MD Russell Gombosi, MD Sarah McElroy, DO Douglas Charles, DO R. Clifford Mihail, MD First Liberty Bank & Trust Carmen Brutico, MD Joseph Laureti, DO Stephen Voyce, MD Kenneth Gentilezza, MD Thomas O’Brien, MD Ralf Wildner, MD MD Louisa Voutsinas, MD Barry Pernikoff, MD Edward Gusick, DO Matthew Meeker, DO Krista Civiletti, DO H. Dean Mintzer, DO The Gentile Family Richard Buckley, MD Joel Laury, MD Chad Walker, MD Chad Ghigiarelli, MD Christian Ornburn, CNM Robert Yager, DO Vera Levchuk, MD Ilene Weizer, MD Joseph Puzzi, MD Robin Hampton, MD Lee Meyers, MD Glendon Cook, MD James Morgan, MD David & Carol Greenwald and Bruce & Melissa Michael Burke, MD Jakub LeKach, MD Robert Wallen, MD Alan Gillick, MD Joanne Pellicane, MD Igor Yampolsky, MD Jeffrey Lubin, MD James Xenophon, MD Michael Raklewicz, MD Barbara Heere, MD Bradley Miller, DO Mario Cornacchione, DO Christopher Motto, MD Saidman Gary Calandra, MD Matthew Levy, MD Richard Weinberger, DO Mark Gotchel, MD Christine Phillips, DO Dipak Mallik, MD Rachel Yenkowski, MSPAS, Harvey Reiser, MD Anthony Ippolito, DO Donna Mullarkey, MD Robert Czwalina, DO Bradley Mudge, DO David & Ann Hawk, Gertrude Hawk Chocolates Peter Casale, MD Robert Liegner, MD Daniel West, PhD Patrick Grady, MD Barbara Plucknett, MD Kavitha Mamindla, MD PA-C Michael Rittenberg, MD Asif Javed, MD Collier Nix, MD South Campus Jose Derr, DO Linda Myers, MD Beatrice T. Heveran, Esq. & Robert M. Gabriel Ceron, MD Kenneth Lilik, MD Lori Williams, MD Christopher Henderson, Marc Rabin, MD Faizmohamed Mansuri, Akram Zalatimo, MD George Ritz, MD Renuka Kakarala, MD Kenneth Obiaja, MD Volunteer Gregory Dobash, MD A.Scott Niditch, MD Archana Chaudhari, MD Robert Wright, MD MD Gary Reedy, MD MD Samuel Rizzo, MD Matthew Kelleher, MD William Peck, MD D’Alessandri, MD Richard Lippin, MD Clinical Faculty Jane Durkin, DO Robert Zimmerman, DO Ariane Conaboy, DO Henry Yeager, MD * Elaine Richards-Hercher, Maria Mera, DO Daniel Rossi, DO Aaron Kolb, MD Luan Pham, MD Mark Osevala, DO Martin Hyzinski, MD Kristin Liptock, DO Jack Henzes, MD Richard English, MD * Claudia Corona, MD John Lundin, MD Michael Yoder, MD ^ Charles Herman, MD CNM MEDICINE Hema Metgud, MD PEDIATRICS Donald Savage, MD Vivek Kumar, MD Mary Piergallini, MD Timothy Pastore, MD InterMountain Medical Group Carl Forster, DO Bernard Adukaitis, MD John Consalvo, MD Paul Mackarey, PT David Zimmerman, DO, Philip Hlavac, MD Thomas Samuelsen, MD Alex Acle, MD Nabeela Mian, MD Joseph Schulz, DO Yung-Tai Lin, MD Kevin Pigos, MD Shailesh Patel, MD Eugene Joseph Kane Gwendolyn Galasso, Naghma Aijaz, MD Michael Costello, JD Thomas Majernick, DO MPH William Jordan, MD Michael Tedesco, MD Michael Adler, MD Tina Mirza, MD Mohammad Shaikh, MD William McCauley, MD Steven Pinckney, DO Rodwan Rajjoub, MD Thomas F. & Flora K. Karam Andrea Tomassoni, MD MD ^ Carol Bilinski, MD Mark Crowell, DO Robert Malcolm, MD Kristine Kelley, MD Bina Ahmed, MD Fariba Modares, MD Javad Sholehvar, MD Colleen McCoy, MD James Redka, MD Rene Rigal, MD Lackawanna County FAMILY MEDICINE James Galasso, DO James Caggiano, MD ^ James Cummings, MD Javed Malik, MD Michael Kline, MD Denise Viola, DO Samir Akach, MD ^ Yaqoob Mohyuddin, MD George Speace, MD David Nagel, MD Lori Rinker, DO Steven Rockoff, MD Christopher Andres, MD Elizabeth Gernhardt, DO Robert W. Childs, MD Charlotte T. Schroeder Mack Linda D’Andrea-Barrasse, Ferdinand Manahan, MD Ira Kohn, MD Shannon Wilson, CNM Mirza Ali, MD H. 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Scholarship Feature: Abbigail Woll Receives The Dr. Thomas J. Martin and Rev. Dr. Lois D. Martin Annual Scholarship

bbigail Woll is a first-year medical student at TCMC and the first person to receive AThe Dr. Thomas J. Martin and Rev. Dr. Lois Abbigail D. Martin Annual Scholarship. Dr. Thomas Martin, Woll Professor of Pediatrics at TCMC, along with his wife, Class Year: established the merit-based scholarship in 2014 MD ’18 to ease the financial burden of an incoming MD1 Hometown: student from the region. Danville, PA Regional Campus: “I was not expecting a scholarship but in receiving North it, I immediately felt supported, as if I were already a member of the TCMC community,” said Abbi. “Having the academic and emotional support given by TCMC and the financial support given by the Martins really has made

the College a new home to me — a place where I know I’ll accomplish great That feeling is mutual. “Lois and I have received so much from so many things,” she added. people. We have always believed in giving back in any way we can. Medicine

Abbi will be able to extend the impact of being a scholarship recipient: “I hope is a wonderful profession and we want to encourage excellent people to enter that one day I can give another TCMC student the opportunity of receiving a this field,” said Dr. Martin. “I look forward to watching Abbi grow and become scholarship and help fund their dreams of becoming a physician,” she stated. an excellent physician,” he added.

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