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Prelude Music Martha Koeneman
*Fanfare and Processional Faculty Marshals Pat Anthony Lannutti, D.O. Michael F. Shank, D.O.
^Invocation
Dean Kenneth J. Veit, D.O.
*The National Anthem Anthony P. LoMonaco Class of 2005 Welcome President Matthew Schure, Ph.D. Remarks Chairman, Board of Trustees Paul W. McGloin
Introduction of Professor Emeritus Dr. Veit Irwin Rothman, D.O.
Presentation of Candidate for Honorary Degree Dr. Schure
Conferring of the Degree Mr. McGloin DOCTOR OF LAWS, HONORIS CAUSA
Dot Richardson, M.D. Medical Director and Director USA Center for Sports and Health 1996 and 2000 Olympic Games Gold Medalist, Softball
Address Dr. Richardson
Presentation of Candidates for Degrees in Course Dr. Veit
Conferring of the Degrees Dr. Schure
The Osteopathic Oath John D. Angeloni, D.O. President, PCOM Alumni v^ssociation Class of 1975
MUitary Oath of Office Rear Admiral James H. Black, MC, USN (Ret) '62
*Benediction Carol A. Fox, M.M.
America, The Beautiful Dr. LoMonaco
*Recessional Fanfare and Processional Composed by Keith Chapman
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As we take this next step on our journey, we, Philadelphia Collie of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2005, pledge as future osteopathic physicians:
We will plant the seeds of long-term personal and professional relationships that will flourish over a lifetime. We will compete against ourselves, and not against one another while maintaining the highest standards of integrity. We will use our talents to help each other reach our goals, yet remain humble in doing so. We shall strive to understand each other's diverse backgrounds and celebrate these differences.
To those who teach us, we will strive to reflect your commitment to teaching through our commitment to learning. We promise to be life long learners. We will honor you by doing our best while maintaining a high level of personal integrity and academic honesty - and will apply your teachings ethically
throughout our professional lives. We will value your criticism as constructive parts of our learning. We pledge to respect you as our mentors, colleagues and friends. We ask you to continually challenge us, remembering that we are the fruits of your efforts as well as our own.
To our patients, we will show passion for our field, realizing that our patient's welfare is our reward. Our role as patient advocates must supercede all legal and economic obstacles. We will maintain an open mind while striving to understand our patients' traditions, communities and cultures. We will effectively communicate with our patients, and will strive to establish the precious bond of empathy. We will be active partners in each patient's search for health and wellness. We will respect patient confidentiality and do all to preserve the sanctity and dignity of the physician-patient relationship. We will acknowledge our limitations - and learn from our mistakes. We will recognize
that our patients provide us with the means to fulfill our dreams as physicians.
We owe it to ourselves and those around us to maintain a healthy mental,
physical and spiritual balance in our lives. As role models, we will embody the highest of ethical standards and will demand the same of others, while humbly recognizing our limits without succumbing to them.
We will value those who made sacrifices for us and be proud of who we are because of their efforts, not just our own.
In our professional community, we will respect the expertise of our peers and look
to them as sources of constructive criticism. We will recognize the value of each member of the health care team and will appreciate the role each one plays in the care of the patient while never forgetting the power of a simple "thank-you." .
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Dot Richardson, M.D. Medical Director and Director USA Center for Sports and Health 1996 and 2000 Olympic Games Gold Medalist, Softball
Exclusively Represented by the Washington Speakers Bureau
A born athlete, Dot Richardson, MD, developed an early passion for soft- ball—a passion that led her to the 1996 Olympic Games (Atlanta, Georgia), where as team captain she hit a two-run home run to help the United States secure the first Olympic gold medal ever awarded in softball. Four years later, again under her leadership, her team achieved gold-medal victor)^ at the 2000 Olympic Games (Sydney, Australia) Likewise celebrated are her athletic triumphs at the 1995 Superball and the
1994 South Pacific Classic (gold medals). She is a four-time world champion (1994, 1990, 1986, 1982) and a four-time Pan v^jnerican Games gold medalist (1999, 1995, 1987, 1979). And at the University of California - Los Angeles, Dr. Richardson led her team in hitting for three consecutive seasons (1981- 1983), was a three-time Ail-American (1980-1983), and was named the National Collegiate Athletic Association Player of the Decade (1980s). In 2002, she was honored with the Flo Hyman Award, bestowed by the Women's Sports Foundation.
Yet, remarkably, her consummate achievements are not restricted to athletics.
An orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Richardson presently serves as medical director and director of the National Training Center, Clermont, Florida, a state-of-the-art facility that combines health, education, wellness, rehabilitation, and sports/training programs.
Among her professional obligations is her service as vice chair of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (national appointment, June 2002). A component of President George W. Bush's "Healthier US Initiative," the Council advises on issues of physical fitness and raises awareness of the health dangers of obesity.
Dr. Richardson completed her orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Southern California. Her fellowship was fulfilled at the renowned Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, where she worked with pro-athletes from the Anaheim Mighty Ducks, L.A. Lakers, and L.A. Dodgers among others. She holds a doctorate of medicine from the University of Louisville, a master's degree in exercise physiology from Adelphi University, and a bachelor's degree in kinesiolo- gy and pre-med from the University of California - Los Angeles.
A motivational speaker. Dr. Richardson is the author of two books. Go For It! Conversations on Being You (2004) and Living the Dream (1997). (B/Tfi^Um' ^//ff^/TffS^
Irwin Rothman, V.M.D., D.O. '51
For more than 60 years, Irwin Rothman, V.M.D., D.O. '51, a veterinarian, physician, and professor of neuropsychiatry, has been a pioneer in the field of hypnosis. His work, originally begun in pursuit of finding an alternative to chemical anesthesia during his veterinary studies at the University of Pennsylvania, has been inclusive of a variety of species: large animals, reptiles, birds, and humans. Dr. Rothman's understanding of comparative psychiatry as well as his appreci- ation for the human-animal bond has been invoked in counseling sessions and in the diagnosis of uncommon zoonotic infections. His practice has included a diversity of standard as well as investigational modalities: orthodox psychoanaly- sis; behavior, group and family therapies; psychodrama; biofeedback; acupunc- ture; hypnotism; intravenous and inhalant anaesthetics; sedative and stimulant agents in narcosynthesis; abreactive techniques; and psychochemotherapy in crisis. Throughout his career. Dr. Rothman maintained administrative and consul-
tant positions as well as affiliations at several local hospitals including Cherry
Hill, Delaware Valley, Parkview, Philadelphia General, Metropolitan, and Tri- County. He also served as director of research at Philadelphia Mental Health
Clinic and as psychiatric director at Allied Psychologial- Psychiatric Services. He has held faculty posts at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and International Graduate University. In addition, Dr. Rothman has served as a lecturer at the Delaware Dental Society, the New Jersey Dental Study Association, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Agricultural Research Administration, the Chiropody Society, and the Philadelphia Explorers Society. A fellow and past president of the American College of Neuropsychiatrists, Dr. Rothman also holds fellowships with the American Public Health Association, the International Association of Anesthesiologists, and the Pennsylvania Public Health Association. Among his professional memberships are the British Society of Medical Hypnotists, the U.S. Committee for the World Federation of Mental Health, the U.S. Committee World Medical Association, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Health Association, the American Academy of Psychotherapists, and the American Medical Writers Association. He has authored more than 50 articles which have been published in nation-
al and international journals. Dr. Rothman holds a doctor of veterinary medicine degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is board certified in psychiatry. With great appreciation for his many years of dedicated service and in
recognition of his exceptional career, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic
Medicine is proud to bestow the title of professor emeritus upon Dr. Rothman. g/0^<^^^^
2005 LINDBACK DISTINGUISHED TEACHING AWARD
This grant by the trustees of the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation is given to a faculty member of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine for demonstrated excellence in teaching students:
Michael P. McGuiness, Ph.D.
THE DEAN'S AWARD To those members of the graduating class who by personal and professional conduct and by contributions to student affairs and to the general program of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine have been deemed worthy of special citation as recipients of the Dean's Award:
Kelly Michele DeVoogd John Anthony Pasquella
THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARD Awarded by the Alumni Association of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine to that member of the graduating class who has been selected because of the high caliber of performance of professional duties in the hospital and outpatient services:
Michelle Marie Piccioni
THE JOHN H. EIMERBRINK, D.O. MEMORIAL AWARD Awarded to that member of the graduating class who in the opinion of the members of the department of osteopathic manipulative medicine has shown exceptional ability in the use of osteopathic philosophy and osteopathic manipulative treatment:
Brian Anthony Acunto e/uf^a^c/^^
THE DEAN ARTHUR M. FLACK AND BELLE B. FLACK MEMORLVL AWARD Awarded upon recommendation of the department of internal medicine to that member of the graduating class who has been selected as most proficient in the practice of internal medicine:
Anthony Russell Theile
THE WILBUR R LUTZ, D.O. MEMORIAL AWARD Awarded upon recommendation of the department of internal medicine
to that member of the graduating class who has been selected as the most proficient in physical diagnosis:
Patricia Ann Jones
THE WILLIAM E DAIBER, D.O. MEMORIAL AWARD Awarded to that member of the graduating class who has been selected on the basis of exceptional ability in the field of cardiology:
Jessica Lyn Fields
THE FREDERIC H. BARTH MEMORIAL AWARD Awarded to that member of the graduating class who has been selected
on the basis of excellence in the field of bronchopulmonary and upper respiratory disease:
Kelli Elizabeth Yacopo e/am^€^^
THE KENNETH L. WHEELER, D.O. MEMORIAL AWARD Awarded to that member of the graduating class whose interests and achievements in didactic and chnical radiology studies have been of high order:
Lucas Marino Dejohn
THE HAROLD C. WADDEL, D.O. MEMORIAL AWARD
This award is given to that member of the graduating class, upon
recommendation of the staff of the department of obstetrics and gynecology, for exceptional competence in obstetrics and gynecology:
Christopher Johnne Pugh
THE H. WILLARD STERRETT, D.O. AND H. WILLARD STERRETT, JR., D.O. MEMORIAL AWARD Awarded upon recommendation of the division of urology to that member of the graduating
class who has been selected on the basis of proficiency in urology:
Jamie Leigh DiPietro
THE GALEN S. YOUNG, SR., D.O. AWARD Awarded upon recommendation of the department of surgery to that member of the
graduating class who has shown exceptional interest and ability in the field of surgery:
Anel Moises Abreu
THE JESSE M. YOUNG MEMORIAL AWARD Presented by the Friends of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
and awarded to that member of the graduating class for exceptional service
to the community or to the college:
Charmaine San Yee Chan e/um^^A
THE WILLIAM H. DICKERSON, D.O. MEMORIAL AWARD Awarded upon recommendation of the department of internal medicine to that member of the graduating class who has achieved exceptional competence
in the field of infectious disease:
Rebekah Ann Vreeland
THE FRIEDA O. VICKERS, D.O. AND MAJOR JAMES VICKERS FAMILY PRACTICE AWARD Awarded upon recommendation of the department of family practice
to that member of the graduating class who has been selected as most proficient in the
field of family medicine:
Stephen Patrick Ogden
THE IRVING S. ROGOVE, D.O. '36 MEMORIAL AWARD Awarded to that member of the graduating class who has been selected on the
basis of excellence in the field of geriatrics:
Anna Bucher Keane
REBECCA PARK MEMORIAL AWARD
This award is given in memory of Rebecca Park, a student who died during her fourth year at PCOM. It is presented to the student who most closely reflects the qualities that
Rebecca brought to the college:
Rebecca Ann Krut? G/O^a^^^
THE PENNSYLVANIA OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION AWARD
Awarded to diat student recognized as an outstanding graduate upon recommendation of the faculty and administration of PCOM in consultation with the Awards Committee of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association:
John Patrick Malloy, IV
2005 EXCELLENCE IN EMERGENCY MEDICINE AWARD Awarded by the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine to a senior medical student who has demonstrated excellence in the specialty of emergency medicine:
Traci Susan Anselmo
THE LEONARD H. FINKELSTEIN, D.O. AWARD The Leonard H. Finkelstein, D.O. Award for Exhibiting Excellence in Compassionate Concern for Patients was created in the year 2000 by
Bobbie and Gene Shaid in memory of Bobbie. The award is in recognition of
Dr. Finkelstein's commitment to outstanding patient care and is presented to that
member of the graduating class who has demonstrated these qualities:
Nicholas Steven Bower
THE SIMMY GINSBURG HUMANITARIAN AWARD Presented by Harry Ginsburg, D.O. '42 and family in loving memory of Mrs. Simmy Ginsburg to that graduating student who has shown himself or herself to be not only a strong and conscientious osteopathic medical student but also
one who has demonstrated integrity, kindness, compassion, empathy, a love of life
and who has had a positive impact on the lives of his or her fellow students, medical colleagues and patients:
Jennifer Marie Malsbury e/fem^^^
THE RUTH WADDEL CATHIE, D.O. '38 MEMORIAL AWARD IN PATHOLOGY Awarded to that student who obtains the highest grade-point average in Pathology.
Joseph Hartley Bee
Henry J. Dolch, Jr.
THE SIGMA XI RESEARCH AWARD This award recognizes excellence in student research across all academic programs of the College.
Ryan M. Smith
THE PCOM STUDENT MEMORIAL AWARD Presented by Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in memory of those students who passed away
before graduating as osteopathic physicians: Homer Mackey,
Lewis Rossman, D. Neil Grove, Richard F. Campo, Paul G. Moscato,
Marianne C. Filipczyk, Peter McLaughlin, Jr., Clifford G. Dorf, Atlas, Anthony J. DiMichele, Joseph R. Krobert, David M. Jr., Michelle M. Andrews, John D. Kearney, Behrang Emami, Matthew D. Antrobus, the Rebecca A. Park. . . Awarded to that member of the graduating class who attained highest scholastic average in didactic study:
Gregory J. de Cardona G/Oi^a^c/s
e. congratulate all of our award recipients for their distinguished academic performance and service to their college and community.
The following scholarship awards were presented to graduates at various times
during their first, second, third or fourth years.
MASON W. PRESSLY MEMORIAL MEDAL This medal, in memory of the co-founder of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic
Medicine, is presented to the student who is recognized by students, faculty and
administration as "Student D.O. of the Year." The recipient is honored for outstanding achievement and service to the College, the community and the osteopathic profession:
Nicholas Steven Bower 2005
THE DR. ETHEL D. ALLEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is awarded each year in memory of Dr. Ethel D. Allen, a 1963 graduate of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, by the
William Penn Foundation to a first year female, minority medical student:
Stacey Parker-Johnson 2002
THE RUSSELL C. McCAUGHAN EDUCATIONAL FUND
This scholarship is presented annually to a second-year student who has shown outstanding capabilities and strong motivation in osteopathic philosophy
during his or her first year:
Julia Mae Helstrom 2001
THE ANGUS GORDON CATHIE, D.O. '31 SCHOLARSHIP FUND TRUST Nominations are presented by the Chairs of the Departments of Anatomy and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine to the Board of the Dr. Angus Gordon Cathie
Scholarship Fund Trust. Student selection is based on excellence in academics and interest in anatomy and osteopathic manipulative medicine:
Daniel Joseph Csaszar 2003 Kathleen Ann Felton Koth 2004 e/u^a^^^
THE GINA F. SIMELARO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Awarded to a fourdi-year student who is a parent and has shown evidence of academic excellence and financial need:
Ellen Roark Basile 2004
THE RICHARD E. COLARUSSO, D.O. '66 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Awarded to a third- or fourth-year student who has shown evidence of
academic excellence, demonstrated financial need, and is a resident of Lackawanna or Luzerne County:
Jessica Marie Osman 2004
THE CLIFFORD G. DORF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Awarded to a fourth-year student who has achieved academic excellence and is a graduate of Lafayette College:
Gina Maria Benaquista 2003
THE LEONARD R HARMAN, D.O. SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is awarded each year to a married student who demonstrates academic excellence and financial need:
Kelly Lynn Gannon 2003 James Zaslavsky 2004
THE BERNARD E MASTER, D.O. '66 SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is awarded each year to a member of the fourth-year class who plans to practice primary care medicine in an urban, medically underserved area:
Lopa Basu 2004 e/Oi^a^(/^
THE LOUISA B. SMITH, D.O. SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is awarded each year to a female medical student who expresses an interest in the osteopathic concept:
Julia Mae Helstrom 2003
MEDICAL SOCIETY OF EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA AWARD Awarded by the Philadelphia Chapter of the National Medical Association to medical students who demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities and community service:
Chavone Dantrell Momon-Nelson 2003
STUDENT SERVICE AWARD Awarded to a second-year student in recognition of outstanding service to fellow students, college, and community:
Kelly Michele DeVoogd 2003
CLASS OF 1996 SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was established by the Class of 1996 in memory of three members who passed away while enrolled at PCOM.
Meghan Brooke McGavern 2002 Albert Shang Yuan Yu 2002 e/Om^^s^
J. SYDNEY HOFFMAN MEMORAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is awarded to a second-year student who places in the top five of the
class, documents financial need and demonstrates leadership qualities as shown by
involvement in extracurricular activities:
HenryJ. Dolch,Jr. 2002
SARA AND BENJAMIN LINCOW PAIN MANAGEMENT MEMORIAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Established by Arnold S. Lincow, D.O. '76 and his family in memory of his parents,
this scholarship is awarded to a second- or third-year medical student who exhibits a professional commitment in the area of pain management:
Heidi Danielle Strieb 2003 Brian Anthony Acunto 2004 James Nace 2003 and 2004 John vVnthony Pasquella 2005
NICHOLAS S. NICHOLAS, D.O. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is awarded to a fourth-year student who has shown high academic achievement in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and excellent
physician/patient communication skills:
Brian Anthony Acunto 2004 John Patrick Malloy, IV 2004 James Nace 2004
LEWIS M. YUNGINGER, D.O. '35 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is awarded to a third- or fourth-year medical student who has demonstrated academic excellency by placing in the top 10%
of the class at the completion of the second year:
Gregory J. de Cardona 2004 e/0//m{A
THE RUTH AND IRVING KORNBERG INTERNAL MEDICINE SCHOLARSHIP
Established by Bruce Kornberg, D.O. '78, in honor of his parents, this scholarship is awarded annually to a third-year medical student who shows the greatest interest in pursuing a career in internal medicine:
Joshua Brownfain Feinberg 2004
THE LEONARD H. FINKELSTEIN, D.O. '59 SCHOLARSHIP Established with donations to The PCOM Mission by the late Richard M. Papa, D.O. '75 and Leonard H. Finkelstein, D.O. '59, PCOM's sixth president, along with family
and friends, a scholarship is awarded annually to a fourth-year medical student with a
demonstrated interest in the field of urology, as shown by participation in urology conferences, urologic research and/or published writings:
Jamie Leigh DiPietro 2005
THE REUBEN B. '52 AND ESTELLE S. LOEB '53 SCHOLARSHIP Established by the family of Drs. Reuben and Estelle Loeb in honor and celebration of their contributions to medical practice, learning and to their community, a scholarship is awarded annually to a fourth-year medical student who has demonstrated excellence in performance in PCOM urban health care centers and a commitment to assisting low income patients in urban areas:
Jeffrey D. Pinto 2005
THE JOHN D. KEARNEY SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship established by his family in memory of John Kearney, a second-year
student, is awarded on the basis of exceptional academic performance to a second-,
third- or fourth-year student. Preference is given to a graduate of Wilkes University:
John Edward Quinlan 2004 e/tfm^^A^
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF PCOM SCHOLARSHIP Established with donations to The PCOM Mission capital campaign by the Alumni Association of PCOM, graduates and friends of the College,
this scholarship is awarded to second-year medical students who place in the top 15% of their class academically, participate in Student Government and/or extracurricular activities, and demonstrate financial need:
John Patrick Malloy, IV 2003 James Nace 2003 Michelle Marie Piccioni 2003 Christopher Johnne Pugh 2003 Jaimee Christine Rocco 2003 Daniel Thomas Walmsley 2003 Allison Kristen Wawer 2003
JOSEPH A. LaCAVERA, Jr. D.O. '44 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in memory of Joseph A. LaCavera, Jr., D.O.,
Class of 1 944, to provide financial assistance to a medical student with an identified
physical disability:
Darcy Broughel Baer 2004
PCOM RUGBY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is awarded to a female and male student each year. The recipients must be in good academic standing, have demonstrated financial need, and be an active member of the male or female PCOM Rugby Football Club:
Joseph Rosenblatt 2003 Sharon Marie O'Brien 2004
DR. CORINNE SANTERIAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN PEDIATRICS
Established in memory of Corinne Santerian, D.O. '87 by her family, this scholarship is awarded to a second, third or fourth-year medical student who has financial need and who has shown interest in a career in pediatrics:
Benjamin Robert Kuhn 2004
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DOCTOR OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
Anel Moises Abreu Darcy Broughel Baer Dover, NJ Pittstown, NY B.S., Old Dominion University B.S., Union College M.S. Eastern Virginia Medical School M.P.H., Emory University
Brian Anthony Acunto Ellen Roark Basile Vallay Cottage, NY Philadelphia, PA B.S., Saint Michael's College B.S., Hahnemann University
Jamie Justin Adamski Lopa Basu Nanticoke, PA Rockville, MD B.S., University of Scranton B.S., University of Maryland M.B.A., Saint Joseph's University Anthony John Agbay, Jr. Auburn, MA Jamie Olivia Bearden B.S., York College of Pennsylvania Rome, GA B.S., The University of Georgia David L. Ambrose, Jr. Pottsville, PA Ryan W. Bearer B.A., Johns Hopkins University Livonia, MI B.A., Wayne State University Traci Susan Anselmo M.S., Wayne State University School Selinsgrove, PA of Medicine B.A., The Pennsylvania State M.P.H., Boston University School of University Public Health
Jeffrey Seth Aronowitz Gregory Carl Beato New York, NY Rochester, NY B.A., State University of New York at B.S., Mercyhurst College Buffalo M.B.A., Saint Joseph's University Joseph Hartley Bee Gladwyne, PA Jeffrey Alexander Arthur B.S., Emory University Denver, CO B.A., University of Colorado at Boulder Michael Edward Bell West Chester, PA Melissa Aries Platz Atiyeh B.S., The Pennsylvania State
Philadelphia, PA ' University B.S., Hahnemann University M.S., Philadelphia College of Jonathan Benaknin Osteopathic Medicine York, PA B.S., Cornell University Rony Hanna Atiyeh Beirut, Lebanon B.S., Muhlenberg College Gina Maria Benaqulsta Luis Cardenas Monroe Township, NJ New York, NY B.S., Lafayette College B.S., Saint John's University M.S., University of Connecticut Griffin Keith Bicking Dallas, PA Kevin Anthony Carneiro B.S., University of Scranton Thornhill, Ontario, Canada B.S., University of Toronto Alison Black Staten Island, NY Charmaine San Yee Chan B.S., University of Scranton Cumberland, RI M.S., University of Scranton B.A., Vassar College
Nicholas Steven Bower Jennifer S. Chang South Williamsport, PA Englewood Cliffs, NJ B.S., Juniata College B.A., Columbia University
Kathleen Mary Boyle Jason Marc Chew Clifton Heights, PA Ocean City, NJ B.A., Immaculata University B.S., University of Delaware
Lana £. Brahmakulam Anne Marie Chicorelli Lewistow^n, PA Severn, MD B.S., The Pennsylvania State University B.A., Kent State University M.S., The Pennsylvania State M.P.H., University of Maryland University Paul Joseph Chubb Amanda Erin Brehm Harrisburg, PA Hanover, PA B.S., Mount St. Mary's University B.S., Ursinus College Kara Brezinski Clark Steven Joseph Breslow Nanticoke, PA Philadelphia, PA B.S., University of Scranton B.A., Beaver College Seth Ryan Cohen Charles Thomas Brophy Columbia, MD Pittsburgh, PA B.S., Old Dominion University B.S., University of Pittsburgh Theodore James Colterelli, III Abby Brown Middletown, NJ Bethlehem, PA B.S., St. John's University B.S., The Pennsylvania State University Brian Joseph Costello Nathan Eric Bucks Union, NJ Whitehall, PA B.S., Fairfield University B.A., Arcadia University Timothy Brian Coyle Patrick Elliot Bull Allentown, PA New Freedom, PA B.S., Kutztown University of B.S., The Pennsylvania State University Pennsylvania m m/^^y
Daniel Joseph Csaszar Donna Lynn Winter Delfin Bethlehem, PA Langhorne, PA B.S., Central Connecticut State B.S., Elizabethtown College University M.S., Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine *Kevm Edward Cullen Hockessin, DE Deanne Marie Delia Toffalo B.S., Villanova University Buder, PA B.A., Villanova University B.A., Duquesne University
Christopher John Cutitta Perla del Pino-White Allentown, PA Miami, FL B.S., The Pennsylvania State University B.S., University of Miami
Anirban Das Robert Dendall Atlanta, GA Philadelphia, PA B.S., James Madison University B.S., Widener University
Tara Nicole Dennis Jay J. Dave Avondale, PA Boca Raton, FL B.A., Franklin and Marshall College B.S., The Pennsylvania State M.S., MCP-Hahnemann University University M.S., Thomas Jefferson University Courtney Ann Dawley Waynesburg, PA Kelly Michele DeVoogd B.S., Bethany College Murrysville, PA B.S.N., University of Pittsburgh
, University of Pittsburgh Gregory J. de Cardona M.S.N. Huntingdon Valley, PA B.S., Temple University Michael Angelo DiBartolo Mountainhome, PA Adam Christopher Deising B.S., University of Scranton Pasadena, MD B.S., Muhlenberg College Tammy L. Dietz Liverpool, PA Lucas Marino Dejohn B.S., Ursinus College Ebensburg, PA B.S., Juniata College Jamie Leigh DiPietro Lansdale, PA Meagan Michelle DelBaggio B.S., Syracuse University Tyrone, PA M.B.A., Saint Joseph's University B.S., University of Pittsburgh
Henry J. Dolch, Jr. Manasquan, NJ B.S., Boston College MS., MCP-Hahnemann University
'D.O. degree awarded on November 19, 2004. Heather Leigh Downs Joshua Brownfain Feinberg Cheltenham, PA Philadelphia, PA B.S., The Pennsylvania State University B.A., La Salle University
Timothy Francis Mooney Doyle Eric Sidney Felber Cicero, NY McLean, VA B.A., College of the Holy Cross B.S., James Madison University
Vonetta Andrea Drakes Payton Gregory Fennell Panama City, Panama Charlotte, NC B.A., Rutgers - The State University B.S., North Carolina State University M.B.A., Saint Joseph's University Jennifer Whitney Ferguson *Jarrod Eddy Newark, DE Brave, PA B.A., University of Delaware B.S., University of Pittsburgh M.S., Johns Hopkins University
Charles Leonard Egan Jessica Lyn Fields Waterford Works, NJ Bloomfield Hills, MI B.S., University of Notre Dame B.S., Middlebury College
Amber Rae Elway Nancy Ann Finnigan Monroeville, PA Homer City, PA B.A., Indiana University of B.S., Saint Vincent College Pennsylvania Kara Ann Fisher **Carrie Marie Viens Evans Flemington, NJ Crisfield, MD B.S., University of Rochester B.A., Salisbury University B.S., Salisbury University Karen Lynn Flotildes Wildomar, CA Mark G. Evans B.S., Loyola Marymount University Wilkes-Barre, PA M.S., Philadelphia College of B.S.N., East Stroudsburg University of Osteopathic Medicine Pennsylvania M.S.N., College Misericordia Laura Violet Hughes Fox Bellingham, WA Matthew Evans B.S., Creighton University Scranton, PA B.S., University of Scranton Dana Young Fuhrman Erie, PA Anthony C. Falvello B.S., Allegheny College Hazleton, PA B.S., The Pennsylvania State University Roberto Santiago Gabitto Montauk, NY Brian Patrick Feehan B.S., Tulane University Morristow^n, NJ B.S., University of Scranton
•"D.O. degree awarded on December 31, 2004. ''*D.O. degree will be awarded upon completion of all requirements. emees f/i 'm^A&
Eric F. Gajewski Brian Philip Green Reading, PA West Lawn, PA B.S., Moravian College B.S., York College of Pennsylvania M.S., Philadelphia College of Kelly Lynn Gannon Osteopathic Medicine Hatboro, PA B.S., University of the Sciences in Adam Richardson Griffith Philadelphia Erie, PA B.S., Gannon University Mark Andrew Gardner Ellwood City, PA Matthew Michael Grove B.A., Duquesne University Frederick, MD B.S., Dickinson College Cyriac George Sewell, NJ Ellen Gutkin B.S., Rutgers - The State University Flushing, NY B.A., Pace University Mary Christina Gessner Holland, PA Timothy John Harrison B.S.N., Gwynedd Mercy College Utica, NY B.S., Gwynedd Mercy College B.A., Ithaca College M.S., Philadelphia College of Kathryn McDonald Giordano Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA B.A., La Salle University Fred Matthew Heaton Roaring Spring, PA Sarah Teresa Glover B.S., Juniata College Henniker, NH B.S., Bucknell University Julia Mae Helstrom Doylestown, PA Kissinger Prophete Goldman B.S. Juaniata College Haiti B.S., Brooklyn College Wayne David Hey M.B.A., Saint Joseph's University West Chester, PA B.S., The Pennsylvania State University Kathryn T. GoUotto Seaville, NJ Eric Hitchcock B.S., Richard Stockton College of New Camp Hill, PA Jersey B.S., University of Pittsburgh B.A., University of Pittsburgh Cynthia Miranda Gonzalez Virginia Beach, VA David Nevil Robert Hooke B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and La Crescenta, CA State University B.A., University of California at Irvine B.S., University of California at Irvine Bryan Phillip Hooks Patricia Ann Jones Baden, PA Lake Charles, LA B.S., Westminster College B.S., Morris Brown College
James Byron Hutchings Jean Marie Kane Kutztown, PA Abington, PA B.A., Beaver College B.S., Philadelphia University
Jocelyn Rae Idema David Mitchell Kanze Sandy, UT Havertown, PA B.S., Gettysburg College B.A., Temple University B.S.N., Johns Hopkins University Nazima Nuruddin Kathiria Joseph A. S. Ignacio Santa Maria, CA Hastings, PA B.S., The University of California B.S., Juniata College at Davis M.S., Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Anna Bucher Keane Quakertown, PA Emmanuel Rosier Isaac B.A., Lycoming College Palm Beach, FL B.S., Lycoming College B.S., Florida Atlantic University M.B.A., Saint Joseph's University Allison Elizabeth Keenan Easton, PA Bahar Jahanbin B.S., Lock Haven University of Wayne, PA Pennsylvania B.S., Ursinus College M.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Marcin A. Jankowski Holland, PA Carey Kimberly Keiter B.S., The Pennsylvania State University York, PA B.S., The Pennsylvania State University *Kourtney Nareem Jenkins Detroit, MI Cory John Keller B.S., Wayne State University Reading, PA B.A., Beaver College Elizabeth Rose Jennings Ilion, NY Suzanne Kuttler Kelly B.S., Cornell University Doylestown, PA B.S., La Salle University Erika E. Jennings M.S., Philadelphia College of West Chester, PA Osteopathic Medicine B.S., The Pennsylvania State University Christine Kilczewski Kimberly Carolyn Johnson Warminster, PA Willingboro, NJ B.A., Beaver College B.A., University of Virginia
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Sean Lewis Kimball Michael Lattanzio Oneida, NY Drexel Hill, PA B.S., Ithaca College B.S., University of Scranton M.S., Ithaca College Evan Brody Lenkowsky Angelica L. Kloos Short Hills, NJ Philadelphia, PA B.A., Lehigh University B.A., New York University Jessica Aren Liebman Megan Leigh Kolter Phoenix, AZ Old Forge, PA B.S., Northern Arizona University B.S., University of Scranton Scott Christopher Lindsay Kathleen Ann Felton Koth Koppel, PA Knoxville, MD B.S., Gannon University B.A., Loyola College Jason David Litsky Adam Jacob Kotkiewicz Simsbury, CT Pittsburgh, PA B.S., College of Charleston B.S., University of Pittsburgh M.S., Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Jennifer Lynn Kreiling Pittsburgh, PA Anthony Peter LoMonaco B.S., Westminster College Cherry Hill, NJ B.S., North Carolina State University Rebecca Ann Krutz Canajohavie, NY Akinyele Kamau Lovelace B.A., William Smith College Teaneck, NJ B.S., Xavier University of Louisiana Michael Benjamin Kuczmarski Wilmington, DE Michael Louis Lunn B.S., University of Delaware Saylorsburg, PA B.A., University of Delaware B.S., Washington College
Keith Joseph Kuhfahl John Patrick Malloy, IV Brick, NJ Narberth, PA B.A., Kean University B.S., University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Benjamin Robert Kuhn M.S., University of the Sciences in
York, PA ' Philadelphia B.A., Cornell University Jennifer Marie Malsbury Lata Kumaraswamy Lansdowne, PA Scottsdale, AZ B.S., Saint Joseph's University B.S., University of Arizona M.S., Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Thaddeus Demetrius Mamienski Sean McMillan Philadelphia, PA Sayreville, NJ B.S., Widener University B.A., The College of New Jersey M.B.A., Widener University M.S., Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Nina Maouelainin Rabat, Morocco *Denietrios Menegos B.S., Juniata College Kalamata, Greece B.S., Philadelphia University Armin Marefat Wilmington, DE Andrew Meyer Mersky B.A., University of Delaware Lansdale, PA B.A., Dickinson College Michael A. Martella Buffalo, NY Trina Lou Michael B.A., State University of Nevv^ York at Williamsburg, Pa Buffalo B.S., Juniata College
Angela Denine McCarthy Chavone Dantrell Momon-Nelson Ashland, PA Brownsville, Pa B.S., University of Scranton B.S., Prairie View A & M University M.B.A., Saint Joseph's University Patrick Joseph McDevitt Mechanicsburg, PA John Patrick Mongan B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Berkeley Heights, NJ Pennsylvania B.A., College of the Holy Cross M.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Margaret Moore Garden City, NY Andrea L. McDowell-Bowers B.S., Beloit College Altoona, PA B.S., Lycoming College Lauren Christine Morrell Huntingdon Valley, PA Megan Brooke McGavern B.A., Gettysburg College North Huntingdon, PA
B.S., Westminster College Stephanie J. Morris M.S., University of Maryland Rumson, NJ B.A., Franklin and Marshall College George Robert McKay Greenville, PA Nikki Mourtzinos B.S., Washington and Jefferson College Lowell, MA B.A., Brandeis University *John Patrick McMahon M.H.S., Johns Hopkins University Hermitage, PA B.S., Duquesne University Derick Alan Mundey M.S., Philadelphia College of Landisville, PA Osteopathic Medicine B.S., Saint Joseph's University
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James Nace Margie Maria Orris Gilbertsville, PA Frackville, PA B.S., Duquesne University B.A., University of Pennsylvania M.S., Duquesne University Jessica Marie Osman Chau H. M. Nguyen Lancaster, PA Upper Darby, PA B.S., University of Scranton Franklin and Marshall College Adam Corey Parker Hong Hanh Le Nguyen Lakeland, FL Arlington, VA B.S., University of Florida B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University Stacey Parker-Johnson Philadelphia, PA Jessica Niewodowski B.S., Drexel University Philadelphia, PA M.S., Philadelphia College of B.S., Widener University Osteopathic Medicine
Marykatharine Barbalace Nutini John Anthony Pasquella Philadelphia, PA Lansdale, PA B.S., University of Scranton B.S., Arcadia University B.A., University of Scranton Janice Michelle Patacsil-Trull Sharon Marie O'Brien Clifton Park, NY Warminster, PA B.S., Brown University B.S., The Pennsylvania State University Jeremy L. Patterson Danville, PA Patrick James O'Donnell B.S., Juniata College Bethlehem, PA B.S., The Pennsylvania State Jamie Anne Peters University Emmaus, PA B.S., Kutztown University of Stephen Patrick Ogden Pennsylvania Newark, DE B.S., Neumann College James Christopher Petrucci Ramsey, NJ Simon Olalekan Okewole B.S., Rutgers - The State University Lagos State, Nigeria B.S., Temple University Karen Suzanne Pheasant M.B.A., Saint Josephs University Kreamer, PA B.S., The Pennsylvania State Leon Frederick O'Neill, IV University Flourtown, PA B.S., Bloomsburg University of Michelle Marie Piccioni Pennsylvania Virginia Beach, VA B.S., The College of William and Mary Jeffrey D. Pinto Anita B. Sebastian Runnemede, NJ Chelmsford, MA B.S., University of the Sciences B.S., University of Massachusetts in Philadelphia Bret Matthew Sebastian, Sr. Catherine Melissa Porter Linglestown, PA West Chester, PA B.S., Shippensburg University of B.S., Humboldt State University Pennsylvania
Timothy John Prestosh Laurie Seltzer Nazareth, PA Elmira, NY B.S., Moravian College B.S., Lehigh University
Christopher Johnne Pugh Jeff^ Travis Sensenig Newmanstovv^n, Pa Reading, PA B.S., Lebanon Valley College B.S., 7\lbright College M.B.S., MCP-Hahnemann University John Edward Quinlan Havertown, Pa Caitlin Moira Sgarlat B.A., Temple University Forty Fort, PA M.B.A., Saint Joseph's University B.S., The Catholic University of America Manish Rai Allentow^n, PA Pamela Lynn Sharpe B.A., Lehigh University Mechanicsville, VA B.S., James Madison University Kevin D. Richardson Houston, TX Lisa Carrie Sklar B.S., Prairie View A & M University Huntingdon Valley, PA B.S., University of Michigan Jaimee Christine Rocco Philadelphia, PA Ryan M. Smith B.S., The Catholic University of Chambersburg, PA America B.S., Florida Southern College M.B.A., Saint Joseph's University Joshua Lee Rock Westfield, NJ Taniya Lamika Smith B.A., Lehigh University Biloxi, MS B.S., Xavier University of Louisiana Allison Robyn Rosenberg Brooklyn, NY Jonathan Lee Snyderman B.A., Bryn Mawr College Minnetonka, MN B.S., University of Wisconsin Joseph Rosenblatt M.S., University of Wisconsin Freehold, NJ B.A., Rutgers - The State University James Clifford Solava Pittsburgh, PA James Louis Schmitt B.S., The Pennsylvania State Chesapeake, VA University B.S., Old Dominion University rmee^ ui/ ^6m'tse^
Carol Lee Spagnolo-Hye Marcel M. Vargas Yonkers, NY Wallington, NJ B.S.W., The Catholic University of B.S., Union College America M.S., Boston University
Brian Allen Spencer Erini Vasiliadis Chalfont, PA Broomall, PA B.S., The Pennsylvania State B.S., Villanova University University
William Edward Vaughan, Jr. Jodi Lynn Speth Glenside, PA Wyomissing, PA B.S., West Chester University of B.S., James Madison University Pennsylvania
Benjamin Leslie Stewart, II Jaime Vega Ickesburg, PA Kenosha, WI B.S., Saint Joseph's University B.S., Westminster College
Heidi Danielle Strieb JenniElizabeth Moore Venitsky Reading, PA Mount Laurel, NJ B.A., University of Pennsylvania B.S., Saint Joseph's University M.S., Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Amy Vogia Lawrenceville, NJ Daniel Matthew Stulack B.S., The College of New Jersey Allentown, PA B.S., United States Coast Guard Vaishali Suarez Vora Academy Havertown, PA B.A., Temple University Sarah Miller Stussy Beaver Falls, Pa Rebekah Ann Vreeland B.S., Westminster College Pompton Plains, NJ B.S., Siena College Jacqueline Burlett Sutter Newtown Square, PA Julie Ann Wagner B.S., The Pennsylvania State Lebanon, PA University B.S., Lycoming College
Anthony Russell Theile Chad Patrick Walker Noblesville, IN Pleasant Mount, PA B.A., Hanover College B.S., University of Scranton
Vicki Ann Uremovich Daniel Thomas Walmsley Lake Forest, IL Drexel Hill, PA B.S., Lehigh University B.S., Saint Joseph's University Holli Marie Warholic James Zaslavsky Lake Ariel, PA Newtown, PA B.S., Lehigh University B.S., University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Allison Kristen Wawer M.S., University of the Sciences in Union, NJ Philadelphia B.S., Albright College M.B.A., Saint Joseph's University
*Hmel Wiener Joseph Michael Peter Zawisza Allentown, PA Orwigsburg, PA B.A., Yeshiva University B.S., Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Kimberley Faye \Cyrick Harrisonburg, VA Tianming Zhou B.A., Bridgewater College Norristown, PA B.S., The Pennsylvania State Kelli Elizabeth Yacono University Folsom, PA B.S., Widener University
Albert Shang-Yuan Yu Silver Spring, MD B.S., University of Maryland M.S., University of Maryland
*D.O. degree will be awarded upon completion of all requirements. ^(PA^/Ptc^G/t(^^^^a/??^
We are pleased to recognize and congratulate the graduates of PCOM's combined DO/MBA degree program.
The following individuals received the Master of Business Administration degree from Saint Joseph's University on May 17, 2003.
Jeffrey Seth Aronowitz
Lopa Basu
Jamie Leigh DiPietro
Vonetta Andrea Drakes
Kissinger Prophete Goldman
Emmanuel Rosier Isaac
Chavone Dantrell Momon-Nelson
Simon Olalekan Okewole
John Edward Quinlan
Ryan M. Smith
James Zaslavsky G/yiy/'G/ M^J G/^6g^a/7?oa^i
We are pleased to recognize and congratulate the candidates for PCOM's combined DO/PhD degree program. PhD degree will be awarded by University of the Sciences in
Philadelphia upon completion of all requirements.
Jennifer Marie Malsbury
Hong Hanh Le Nguyen
Lisa Carrie Sklar The Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Fellowship was funded by the family of C. Paul Snyder, D.O., PCOM Class of 1910, and the Oxford Foundation. The program
is designed to provide osteopathic physicians with the ability to integrate osteopathic
principles into all areas of clinical practice and to develop superior patient management,
clinical problem solving, and teaching skills. The fellowship adds an additional year to the medical school curriculum.
We are pleased to recognize and congratulate the following graduates of PCOM's Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Fellowship Program:
Brian Anthony Acunto
Daniel Joseph Csaszar
Julia Mae Helstrom
Jocelyn Rae Idema QAJoa^^/c/ oAi/A^e^
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Foundation and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
James H. Black, D.O. Pat A. Lannutti, D.O.**
Eugene B. Chaiken, LL.D. (Hon. Herbert Lotman, LL.D. (Hon.)
Thomas V. Chiomento, III Robert S. Maurer, D.O.*
Lira Indzel Cohen, Esquire Paul W. McGloin, C.P.A.
Joseph A. Dieterle, D.O. Frederick R. Melhorn, D.O.
Pat C. DiTommaso, D.O. Louis P. Meshon, Sr.
Scot A. Fisher, D.O. Nicholas C. Pedano, D.O.
Christopher Franklin Carolynn King Richmond, Esquire
Elizabeth H. Gemmill, Esquire Matthew Schure, Ph.D.
Harry Ginsburg, D.O. Paul V. Suhey, D.O.
Thomas J. Gravina Kenneth J. Veit, D.O.
Leonard W. Johnson, D.O. Michael R. Walker
John P. Kearney Galen S. Young, Sr., D.O.
William M. King, D.O.
Galen S. Young, Sr., D.O., Chancellor
Leonard H. Finkelstein, D.O., Vice Chancellor
*Alumni Representative **Faculty Representative
Officers
Chairman of the Board Paul W. McGloin, C.P.A.
Vice Chairman Eugene B. Chaiken, LL.D. (Hon.)
President and Chief Executive Officer Matthew Schure, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President for Academic Kenneth J. Veit, D.O. Affairs and Dean
Vice President for Finance and Peter Doulis, C.PA. Chief Financial Officer
Vice President for Alumni Florence D. Zeller, M.PA., C.ER.E. Relations and Development
Vice President for Graduate Programs Robert G. Cuzzolino, Ed.D. and Planning
Executive Assistant to the President Lavinia Lafferty and Secretary
Assistant Secretary Joan McGettigan (Bn(^/^m/lt^a^m
Matthew Schure, Ph.D. John J. Carlin President and Chief Executive Officer Director of Financial Operations
Peter Doulis, C.PA. Zelidez Coldn-Pennock Vice President for Finance and Chief Director of Financial Aid Financial Officer Jane Z. Dumsha
Kenneth J. Veit, D.O., 76, M.B.A. Director of Academic Research Development Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Rita Forde, M.B.A. and Dean Director of Human Resources Florence D. Zeller, M.PA., CFRE Dean S. Gray Vice President for Alumni Relations and Director of Materials Management Development Richard A. Kralle Robert G. Cuzzolino, Ed.D. Director of Security and Public Safety Vice President for Graduate Programs and Academic Planning Mary M. Marker-Kraus Director of Ambulatory Care Network Richard Kriebel, Ph.D. '88 Senior Associate Dean for Preclinical Allan M. McLeod, D.O. Education and Research Director of Undergraduate Clinical Education Richard A. Pascucci, D.O. 75 Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Education Ernest J. Ritacco Director of Financial Reporting Carol A. Fox, M.M. Associate Vice President for Enrollment Wendy W. Romano Management Director of Marketing and Communications
Eugene Mochan, Ph.D., D.O. 77 Pamela J. Ruoff Associate Dean for Primary Care and Director of Alumni Relations and Continuing Education Development
William R. Henwood, D.O. 76 Etheldra Templeton Regional Assistant Dean, Western Executive Director and Chair, Library and Pennsylvania Educational Information Systems Donald H. Thome, D.O. '59 James A. Williams Regional Assistant Dean, Central Pennsylvania Director of MIS/Telecommunications Tina Woodruff, Ed.D. Frank H. Windle Associate Dean of Student Affairs Director of Plant Operations
Deborah A. Castellano, M.S. James J. Wood Registrar Director of Animal Facility
Laura G. Bell Donna Cleary Director of Risk Management and Insurance Annual Giving Officer
Deborah A. Benvenger Scott P. Righter Director of Admissions Major Gifts Officer ^ji^CM^m Graci/^
Brian Balin, Ph.D. Theodore P. Mauer, D.O., FAOCOO-HNS
John W. Becher, D.O., FACOEP Allan M. McLeod, D.O., J.D., M.B.A.
Laurence H. Belkoff, D.O., M.Sc, FACOS Robert L. Meals, D.O., FAOCR
Marie Bensulock, M.S.* Rosemary Mennuti, Ed.D.*
Ruth Borghaei, Ph.D.* Eugene Mochan, Ph.D., D.O., FACOFP
John M. Cavenagh, Ph.D., M.B.A., PA-C Harry J. Morris, D.O., M.P.H.
Robert G. Cuzzohno, Ed.D. Alexander S. Nicholas, D.O., FAAO
CamiUe DiLuUo, Ph.D.* Richard A. Pascucci, D.O., FACOI
Robert A. DiTomasso, Ph.D. Matthew Schure, Ph.D.
Sallee A. Eckler, Ph.D.** Arthur J. Sesso, D.O.
Robert M. Fogel, D.O., AOCP John P. Simelaro, D.O., M.Sc, FACOI, FCCP, FACA Carol A. Fox, M.M. Etheldra E. Templeton, M.L.S.
Katherine E. Galluzzi, D.O., FACOFP Ruth D. Thornton, Ph.D. Sauljeck, D.O., FACOOG
Kenneth J. Veit, D.O., M.B.A., FACOFP Richard M. Kriebel, Ph.D. Rosemary E. Vickers, D.O., FACOP
Tage N. Kvist, Ph.D.
Burton T. Mark, D.O., M.S.A., FACN., FAASM
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2005 Officers
President: Sccret3J'v* John D. Angeloni, D.O. 75, FACOFP Dana C. Shaffer, D.O. '85, FACOFP Treasurer: President-Elect: '86, Joseph J. Kuchinski, D.O. FACOEP John W. Becher, D.O. 70, FACOEP Assistant Treasurer: Vice President: Hal S. Bendit, D.O. '84 Nicholas C. Pedano, D.O. '61, FACOS Treasurer-Emeritus: Past President: Galen S. Young, Sr., D.O. '35, FACOS, FAAO John G. Costino, D.O. 71, FAOCRH
2005 District Directors
North Atlantic District Florida District Timothy P. Lowney, D.O. '77, MBA, FACOFP Ricky P. Lockett, D.O. '84, MBA, MPH, Gerald A. Colvin, D.O. '94 FAAPM&R Murray Zedeck, D.O. '62, FAOCRH Pennsylvania District Susan M. Baro, D.O. '92, FACOS Middle America District Hal S. Bendit, D.O. '84 Dana C. Shaffer, D.O. '85, FACOFP '89, FV, '77, J. Steven Blake, D.O. M.Sc, FACOI H. Sprague Taveau, D.O. MBA, Darlene A. Dunay, D.O. '83, FACOFP FAAFP William G. McDowell, DO '54 Richard A. Pascucci, D.O. '75, FACOI Great Lakes District Melissa N. Schwartz, D.O. '91, FOCOO LukeG. Nelligan, D.O. '91 Elsira M. Pina, D.O. '89 New Jersey District James M. Bonner, D.O. '86, FACOEP, FACEP Far West District '86, E. '96, Joseph J. Kuchinski, D.O. FACEP Chrysten Cunningham, D.O. FACOG '74, Harry E. Manser, Jr., D.O. '69, MBA Michael J. Feinstein, D.O. FACOFP Howard M. Robinson, D.O. '90, MHA Middle Adantic District
George L. Bradley, Jr., D.O. '68, FAAFP Military District John A. Cifala, D.O. '45, FAOCRM Col. Vincent F. Carr, DO lA, MSA Major Margaret Swanberg, DO '94 Southeast District David Coffey, D.O. '84, FvUO
2005 Representatives
Intern Representative President and CEO
Jennifer L. White, D.O. '04 Matthew Schure, Ph.D.
Resident Representative Alumjii Association Representative Stephen P. Kovacs, D.O. '03 to PCOM Board of Trustees Robert S. Maurer, D.O. '62, FAOCRH Student Representative Leanne Labriola, (D.O. 06) Ofea/
The College Seal first appeared in 1925 embossed on die cover of The
Synapsis, die College's first yearbook. Volume One of The Synapsis was pubUshed by the junior class of Philadelphia College of Osteopathy in honor of the graduating Class of 1925. The first Seal incorporated the College motto mrns et manns, "mind and hand." The Seal's origin is unknown, as is its designer. In 1938. Edgar O. Holden. D.O. '22, dean of die College from 1924-1943, and Russell C. Erb, Ph.D.. associate dean from 1937-1943, proposed and designed a Coat of .\rms. The Coat of Arms appeared for the first time in the 1938 alumni magazine and featured a heraldic design that appHes to the osteopathic profession. The three triangles are s}'mboHc of the three segments of the vertebral column, which has a significant part in the science of osteopathic medicine. The hand emerges from a noble crown indicative of the regal aspect and dignin-, as well as the healing powers of the human hand when applied to the art and science of osteopathic medicine. The College motto was retained and the Coat of .\rms was utilized as the College Seal in various motifs through die mid-1980s.
\rv adaptation of the first College Seal was re-introduced in 1986. Today's
College Seal, similar to the original, was adopted following the College's Centennial celebradon in 1999. The Seal features a centrally-placed shield \\ithin which are sho\\'n a scroll and a flaming torch of kno^\iedge. Immediately above is the College motto mens et manus, reflecting the College s osteopathic origin. Uppermost and arranged in a radial pattern are streaks of solar brilliance. Separated from either side of the shield are branches of laurel joined and bound together at the center, close to the base of the shield. These components exemplifr- teaching, learning and the attain- ment of knowledge leading to successfiil careers in the health care professions.
The name of the College and the year of its founding encircle the Seal. <§^e Q/Ptaee a/f//Me GAjatm/
PCOM's academic processions are led by the bearer of the College mace who precedes or accompanies the President of the College. The bearers of the mace and baton serve as Marshals of Faculty. The medieval mace was first a protective device for the clergy who were not allowed to carry swords. Later, maces became ceremonial and are carried today in the Houses of Parliament in England and also in the United States House of Representatives where, when in position to the right of the Speaker of the House, it is a symbol of his authority. The Alumni Association of PCOM presented the mace to the College in
1972. The idea of having a College mace was first proposed in 1969. Several maces were thus designed but support for the undertaking was lacking. It was the enthusiastic spirit of Ms. Carol Fox, at that time Assistant Registrar, now Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management, that caused Dr. Thomas
M. Rowland, Jr., then Registrar and Vice President - Administration, later President of PCOM, to acquiesce.
Paul T Lloyd, D.O. designed the mace which was created by William F. J. Ryan of New York, a member of The Academic International D'Heraldique. A sphere with a golden crown tops the mahogany staff heralding sovereign authority of the College to grant the degree Doctor of Osteopathy by virtue of the powers given it by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Engraved on the sphere is the caduceus, the symbol of medicine. The caduceus represents the staff of aescsu- lapius, the Latin name for Askelepios, the Greek God of Medicine, son of Apollo and the Nymph Coronis. A snake is entwined on the staff's branch because the serpent was held sacred to the gods and was an early symbol of medicine. Three coats of arms appear on the upper of the two hexagonal modes: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (directly beneath the caduceus), the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the City of Philadelphia (the locale of the College since its founding in 1899). PCOM's coat of arms is engraved on the top of the marshal's baton, a symbol of authority in keeping with the title and office held by the marshal. The metallic elements of the mace, to wit the hexagonal modes and the globe, are bronze based with heavily plated rhodium. The coronet is gold-plated and the staff is South American mahogany. oMe^ (B/uac/e/me &6^tM/7f&
The history of academic costume originated in medieval times and stems from the early days of the oldest universities. It is thought that long gowns were first worn for warmth in the cold lecture halls. And hoods may have covered the tonsured head (shorn crown) of priests and monks who made up the faculty. One university insisted on the tonsure for scholars. The hoods were replaced by the skull cap, which in turn was displaced by a headgear somewhat like that worn today.
The faculty and students of European universities still wear a diversity of academic regalia. However, in 1893, a United States intercollegiate commission dictated a uniform code which has been accepted by most American colleges and universities. The commission devised three types of gown and three types of hood for the bachelor's, the master's and the doctor's degree. All gowns are black except for the associate in arts degree which is gray.
The bachelor's gown features pointed sleeves and is worn closed; the master's gown has an oblong sleeve and may be worn open or closed. The gown for the doctor's degree has bell-shaped sleeves slashed with three velvet bars. The front of the gown is faced with velvet and is worn either open or closed. The colorful hoods are lined with silk in the color or colors of the institution granting the degree (PCOM's colors are maroon and gray). In addition, the hood is trimmed with velvet facing representing the academic discipline in which the degree has been granted: white for arts, letters or humanities; golden yellow for science; purple for law; lemon yellow for library science; sapphire blue for commerce or business; light blue for education; brown for fine arts, dark blue for philosophy; green for medicine — the color of life and growth. (Fellows of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons wear hoods trimmed with crimson.) The length of the hood varies according to the degree: short for the associate and bachelor's degree; medium for the master's and long for the doctorate. Mortarboards are generally recommended for caps, although soft, square- topped caps are permissible. Tassels may be black or gold and are usually gold for the doctor's degree. While there is no rule for the position of the tassel, many colleges and universities (including PCOM) request the candidates to wear the tassel on the right side and to shift it to the left at the moment the degree is awarded. (Psffoj^^^fir (9a^i^
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