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Postmaster: Address Correction Requested 1 Benefactor Summer 2009 School of Medicine In Memoriam In Memoriam

Dr. T. Basil Mathew, 40, SOM Class of 1994, of Mooresville, NC, formerly of Bluefield, husband of Tracey Lowe Mathew died August 15, 2008. He was a physician at Mooresville Internal Medicine Associates.

Dr. Louis R. Molina, 52, SOM Class of 1984, of Huntington died suddenly July 16, 2009. Dr. Molina, after completing his urology residency, joined his father Dr. Rafael E. Molina and Dr Harold N. Kagan at the Hoffman Urological Clinic. He remained in private practice until July 1, 2005, when he joined Dr. Mathew University Physicians and Surgeons. He was a professor and chief of urology, Department of Surgery for the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. Surviving is his wife Dawn, and their five children: Marshall University Joan C. Edwards Alexander Michael, Samantha Ann, Christopher Louis, Nicholas SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Rafael and Matthew Douglas. Other surviving family members are his father Dr. Rafael Molina, two brothers, Drs. Manny (SOM Class of 1987) and Rafael (SOM Class of 2000) and sister Maria. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ex-Officio Members At the request of the Molina family, memorial contributions Aaron M. McGuffin, MD Linda S. Holmes may be made to The Marshall University Foundation Inc. for the President, Class of 1999 Executive Director Louis R. Molina, MD, Memorial Endowment for the School of Medicine, and sent to the attention of Linda S. Holmes, Director, Kevin W. Yingling, MD Secretary/Treasurer, Class of 1985 Charles H. McKown, Jr., MD Development and Alumni Affairs, Marshall University Vice President and Dean Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, 1600 Medical Center Drive. Dr. Molina Paul R. Durst, MD President Elect, Class of 1984 Marie C. Veitia, PhD Associate Dean for Student Affairs Bradley J. Richardson, MD Immediate Past President, Class of 1993 Marc Hettlinger Current Board Members MS-IV President Honor or remember someone special! Joseph P. Assaley, MD, Class of 1988 Richard O. Booth, MD, Class of 1998 James “Jeff” T. J. Mullins Let someone know you care: celebrate a life, an anniversary, birthday, graduation, job promotion or any Jodi M. Cisco, MD, Class of 1997 MS-III President other occasion by making a gift in his or her honor to the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School Charles W. Clements, MD, Class of 1997 of Medicine. Susanna “SuSu” A. Kapourales Robert C. Cure, MD, Class of 1998 An honor gift is a thoughtful way to commemorate any event or milestone – however big or small. MS-II President C. Stephen Edwards, MD, Class of 1987 When your gift is received, we send a personalized card of acknowledgement to the honoree, with no Michael W. Gibbs, MD, Class of 1989 Price S. Ward monetary amount mentioned. B. Danielle King, MD, Class of 1997 MS-I President You can also make a gift in memory of a loved one or someone who has had a significant impact on your Dawn L. MacFarland, MD, Class of 1996 life. Upon receipt of this type of gift, we send a personalized card of acknowledgement to the family of the Charles C. McCormick, MD, Class of 1985 deceased, again, with no monetary amount mentioned. Aaron M. McGuffin, MD, Class of 1999 Bobby L. Miller, MD, Class of 1997 For more information about making a gift, please contact Linda Holmes at 2 Paulette S. Wehner, MD, Class of 1989 (304) 691-1711 or at [email protected] 51 Benefactor Summer 2009 School of Medicine Happenings

Erika M. Faile, Class of 2006, is a third-year in Ashland, KY. I joined their hospitalist Halifax family-practice resident. “John and I team in July. will be staying in the Daytona Beach, Fla., area Marshall receives national “Top Ten Award” to practice when I finish my family medicine Leslie A. Pack, Class of 2006, started a rotation this June. I took a local job here in rheumatology fellowship at Wake Forest for family practice traditional family medicine which I am very University in Winston-Salem, N.C., in M excited about!” July 2009. he Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine in more than 25 mostly rural communities ranks third in the nation in the throughout the state, including a significant D. Ryan Fish, Class of 2006 is working in Jeremy S. Ramey, Class of 2007, is going percentage of graduates entering family number who have chosen to provide care to the Emergency Department at the Norman to Columbia University for a Pediatric T practice programs and has received a “Top Ten patients in the immediate Tri-State region,” Regional Hospital in Norman, Okla. Cardiology Fellowship. Award” from the American Academy of Family he said. Physicians as a result. Walden noted that national surveys Sherrine A. Ibrahim, Class of 2006, says, Meagan W. Shepherd and Jay A. Shepherd, The awards were presented during the 2009 consistently show that the demand for primary “Ian and I just had our first child on April 5, Class of 2007. “Jay and I are doing well. I was Society of Teachers of Family Medicine spring care physicians continues to skyrocket, and also a beautiful baby girl we named awarded the LSU Medicine/Pediatrics Intern of conference April 30-May 3 in Denver. warn about a looming shortage of residency- Keira Maureen Towler.” the Year for 2007/2008.” “It is a testament to the outstanding role- trained family doctors across America. “Clearly,

modeling of the faculty in the Department of Marshall is doing its share to address these Barbara M. Michael, Class of 2006, has some M. Shane Newberry, Class of 2008, started Family and Community Health at Marshall, and critical primary care physician training issues,” great news to share. “I finished my residency a radiology residency at the University of the unwavering support from the administration he said. in family medicine at Marshall and signed a Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville in July. of this medical school in promoting primary The AAFP describes the award as contract with King’s Daughter’s Medical Center care, that for 20 years in a row we have placed recognizing the school’s “exemplary performance in the top tier of schools across the nation in matching graduating medical school seniors in the percentage of graduates entering family into family medicine residency programs from medicine residency programs,” said 2005 to 2008.” Marshall tied with two other schools for the For upcoming class notes, clip and return to Linda S. Holmes, 1600 Medical Center Drive, Huntington, Dr. John B. Walden, who is both an associate WV 25701 or email your information to [email protected] or complete the form on the alumni dean at the medical school and chair of its third-highest percentage, with 16.8 percent of webpage at http://musom.marshall.edu/alumni/wgowy.asp. Department of Family and Community Health. its graduates entering family practice over the Name “We are especially proud that 90 graduates three-year period. of this residency program now provide care Address “Healthy Rivalry” in Lincoln promotes exercise School of Medicine Class Year Email Address Phone Cell Students at Hamlin Elementary School got Dr. Scott Davis, Class of 2006 and an early start learning the value of exercise in formerly a family practice resident at Name of Spouse a new program called “Healthy Rivalry.” Marshall’s medical school, provided Children Third- through fifth-grade students assistance to the project. In addition, the kicked off the program on March 3, facing Marshall University Department of Dietetics Practice/Employer off to see which class could exercise the most provided six nutrition education classes to Address Phone over the next 10 weeks. each class during the project period. Every Monday morning the students Tell us what is happening in your life: The winning class enjoyed a day-long received free exercise bands and watched field trip to Marshall’s new recreation center. demonstrations on how to use them from The project was a cooperative venture of an exercise physiologist from the Lincoln the school, Marshall University and its Primary Care Center. Classes then competed Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, the to see who could log the most exercise time Robert C. Byrd Center for Rural Health and 50 during the project. the Lincoln Primary Care Center. 3 Benefactor Summer 2009 School of Medicine Class Notes

well-read on contemporary medicine,” Kim said. Samuel and Benjamin. I will be heading back “But they don’t have any of the equipment they to West Virginia after fellowship. I intend to SOM announces retirements would need to do knee replacements. I brought join the WVU-Charleston Division University 150 pounds of equipment with me.” He did group. The hospital is helping to support me his residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, on my fellowship, so I will have a three-year SOM Minnesota and an orthopedic fellowship in commitment with them when I’m finished.” New York City. This was his second trip to Two veteran physician administrators at Dr. Walker retired July 31 as executive vice North Korea. He first went in 2007 following an Devin S. Edwards, Class of 2004, moved to Marshall’s School of Medicine, Dr. Gretchen dean and chair of the Department of Family invitation from Wheat Missions, and there did Morristown, TN and joined UT Surgical, a E. Oley, SOM Class of 1982, and Dr. Robert B. and Community the first modern hip-replacement surgery. small private surgical group. Walker, retired in 2008. Health and as Dr. Oley retired Aug. 31 as the school’s medical director for M. Jason Akers, Class of 2003, began working Scott C. Jamerson, Class of 2004, started a senior associate dean for clinical affairs and the Robert C. Byrd at Radiology Incorporated in Huntington in July. two-year fellowship in VitreoRetinal surgery as the chief medical officer for University Center for Rural He completed his residency at the University through Retina Specialists of Ohio in July, Physicians & Surgeons Inc. Her duties included Health. Throughout of Cincinnati last year where he served as chief through both Case Western University and the being project director in Marshall’s practice- his career, beginning resident from 2007-2008. He finished a body Cleveland Clinic. He was formerly the chief wide implementation of electronic health as founding physician imaging fellowship at UC this year. resident at West Virginia University’s School of records. A 1982 graduate of the School of of the Lincoln Medicine. He and his wife, Brandi, have three Medicine, her faculty Primary Care Center, B. Hunter Boshell, Class of 2003, finished his children: Maggie, 8; Ben, 5; and Olivia, roles included section he has been active in diagnostic radiology residency at the University of nearly two. chief of general Dr. Robert B. Walker improving health care Cincinnati in June and began his interventional medicine, director of for the underserved and disadvantaged people of radiology fellowship there in July. “I got married Scott E. Moore, Class of 2004, formerly of clinical practice for West Virginia. During Dr. Walker’s tenure, his on June 27 to a great girl named Becca Vianello. Worcester, Massachusetts, received the 2008 the Department of department was recognized as the “Outstanding We’ll be moving back to the area next year as I RSNA Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Internal Medicine, Rural Health Program in America” and he was have taken a job at King’s Daughter’s Medical Award which is presented in recognition of and vice chair of selected for the “Distinguished Educator Award” Center to begin in July 2010.” outstanding residents and fellows in Radiologic that department. Her of the National Rural Health Association. He research. Scott completed his PGY-V radiology dozens of committees served as an advisor to Congress on rural health residency and began a radiology fellowship and appointments and presented plans for the care of the rural Matthew L. Bush, specializing in abdominal imaging at Virginia included membership elderly to joint Congressional committees. He Dr. Gretchen E. Oley Class of 2003, finished Commonwealth University in Richmond, on the West Virginia also has authored several reports on health care his otolaryngology/ Virginia, in July 2009. Health Care Authority Panel for Statewide delivery for the West Virginia Governor’s Office head and neck surgery Diabetes Management and the West Virginia and the West Virginia Legislature. residency training at the Jonathan D. Cuda, Class of 2006, is chief Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee of Dr. Walker is now vice chancellor for health University of Kentucky in resident of pathology at Johns Hopkins Hospital the Bureau for Medical Services. She also was sciences for the West Virginia Higher Education June 2008. He is doing a in Baltimore, Md. “I finished my anatomic President of the Junior Cabell County Medical Policy Commission. fellowship in neurotology pathology residency this June. As of July, Society and program chairman, treasurer and and cranial base surgery I begin a one-year surgical pathology junior secretary of the Cabell County Medical Society. at The Ohio State faculty position at In June 2009 Dr. Oley became the interim dean University in Columbus, Ohio. Johns Hopkins. In of the College of Health Professions. July 2010, I am going Michael S. Elmore, Class of 2003, completed to do a one-year a two-year fellowship in surgical oncology at the dermatopathology University of Pittsburgh Medical Center after fellowship at finishing a general surgery residency at WVU- Stanford University Charleston Division in June 2009. “My wife and in Palo Alto, Calif. I are thrilled with the birth of our fifth child, Since graduation, my Benjamin, in February 2009. We now have one wife and I have had 4 girl and four boys: Emma, Nicholas, Christopher, a baby boy, Joshua.” 49 Benefactor Summer 2009 School of Medicine Happenings

Jennifer M. Two, Wayne County Tassa-Bhojwani, Nerhood named senior associate dean physicians, Glenn Class of 2000, has a A. Harper, Class of new addition to her for clinical affairs 1995, and Gary D. family. Ella Brynn Cremeans, Class of Bhojwani was born on February 4, joining 1996, have received Dr. Robert C. Nerhood has been appointed District IV Perinatal Committee. Harper Cremeans Jack, 5, and Kira, 3. the 2009 Outstanding senior associate dean of clinical affairs for the He is a former chair of the West Virginia “We are still living Rural Clinician and Medical Educator Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School Perinatal Task in Charlotte where I Award from the Joan C. Edwards School of of Medicine. Force, and also continue to jobshare Medicine. The award recognizes the teaching He assumed his duties April 1, and has been president as an Ob/Gyn. My contributions of outlying physicians who allow continues to serve as chair of the Department of the Cabell husband is also an medical students to do a block of their training of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a position County Medical Ob/Gyn.” in the physicians’ offices. Last year they hosted he has held since 1992. Previously, he had Society, chairman 18 Marshall medical students for rotations. been chairman of obstetrics and gynecology of the Board of Nathan “Nate” M. Jesse, Class of 2001, of The doctors practice in Kenova at the Cabell at Berkshire Medical Center and clerkship Directors for Charlotte, N.C., did his residency in pediatrics/ Huntington Hospital Family Medical Center coordinator for the Berkshire Medical Cabell Huntington neonatology at the University of Florida Center/University of Massachusetts School of Hospital, and vice and serve on the faculty of the School College of Medicine. He is now in private Medicine. president of the of Medicine. practice at Presbyterian Hospital, specializing in Dr. Nerhood has served as chairman of Board of Directors neonatology. Nate and his wife, Melissa, have Dr. Robert C. Nerhood the West Virginia Section of the American for University Cheri Yost Lindberg, Class of 1996, is living three dogs and a little girl on the way. and working in the Washington, D.C., metro College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Physicians & Surgeons Inc. He is a graduate his other roles in that organization include of the West Virginia University School of area for the Food and Drug Administration in Lana J. Davenport, Class of 2002, says, “After serving on its Advisory Council and as chair Medicine, with internship and residency the Division of Psychiatry Products. completing a year in a pathology program at of the Perinatal Morbidity and Mortality training at Harrisburg Polyclinic Hospital St. Louis University, I trained in psychiatry at Committee. He is chair of the ACOG and WVU. Vanderbilt University and was a staff psychiatrist 2000s at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Ky. I’ve recently accepted a position as staff Lisa R. Carchedi, Class of 2000, served in psychiatrist at the Outpatient Mental Health the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of major. Clinic at the VA Hospital in Huntington. I Once out of the Army in January, she took have three grandchildren, Maria, 13, and Logan a position as psychiatry clerkship director Streit, 2, and Grady Franks, 5 months. Grady for the medical students affiliated with the is Dr. Kevin Frank’s, Class of 2002, son. My Chris Kitchen receives award University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) husband, Mike, works as a plaintiff’s lawyer for a in Galveston. “I have a consistent inpatient firm in Ironton, Ohio.” at the annual awards ceremony census and teach residents. I will also do some At the annual awards ceremony on May 7, 2008, Linda S. consult-liaison practice and resident supervision Raymond H. Kim, Class of 2002, was one of Holmes, director of development and alumni affairs, presented in the outpatient clinic. The community-based 21 American and South Korean doctors invited J. Christopher “Chris” Kitchen the Faculty Choice Award residency (AMEP) that my hospital is affiliated the spring of 2008 to perform the first-ever sponsored by the School of Medicine Alumni Association. This with will join with UTSW, Dallas, in July knee-replacement surgery in North Korea. Dr. is awarded annually to the most outstanding MSIV student as 2009.” Carchedi has a stepson, Trace Chitwood, Kim, an orthopedist who practices at Colorado selected by the faculty. The recipient is presented a plaque and with her husband, Charles Chitwood, M.D. Joint Replacement and operates mostly out of monetary award. Dr. Kitchen is doing a residency in surgery at Porter Hospital in Englewood, brought power the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. drills, implants and instruments with him to Dr. Kitchen and Linda Holmes the technology- starved medical facility. “The 48 physicians there are very bright and seem 5 Benefactor Summer 2009 School of Medicine Class Notes

vacationed in South Beach, Miami, with Kay president of the National Marrow Donor Program Stone, Class of 1982. Daughter Sarah graduated (NMDP) Council. Third-generation West Virginia physician leads from high school at Western Reserve Academy Marshall’s family medicine program and started this fall at Southern Methodist Kevin J. Conaway, Class of 1991, is an University in Dallas, Texas; son Hank graduated associate professor at the Marshall University T from Indiana University; and Bill and I Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine in the John B. Walden, M.D., who followed in the was complete. An authority on health issues celebrated our 25th anniversary on June 16. department of obstetrics and gynecology. In 2007 footsteps of his father and grandfather in among the isolated jungle-dwelling tribes of We celebrated these events by having a the Association of Professors of Gynecology becoming a family physician in West Virginia, the Amazon basin, Walden has visited South West Virginia Day party in July!” and Obstetrics awarded him the Excellence in was named chairman of the Department America every year since 1966 to help improve Teaching Award. He and his wife, Cathy, reside in of Family and their health care. Carol A. Foster, Class of 1985, has joined Hurricane with their sons, Jimmy and Jeffrey. Community Pointing to a national study that found the MU Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine’s Health at the that almost all states will have a shortage of Department of Neuroscience after more than Joan B. Lehmann, Class of 1991, Marshall University primary care physicians by 2020 -- with two decades treating patients with severe who does Emergency Medicine at Joan C. Edwards West Virginia needing to increase its number of headaches, including migraines, in Phoenix, Baltimore Washington Medical School of Medicine these physicians 23 percent by then -- Walden AZ. She is bringing specialized training in the Center, recently published an September 2008. said one of his key goals as chair will be to help field of headache neurology to Huntington. inspirational and historical novel, Previously the Marshall maintain its mission to produce highly “Heaven Below.” In it, I have associate chair of the qualified physicians in the primary care fields of M. Catherine Slusher, Class of 1988, was preserved a little of Baltimore’s department, Walden family medicine, general internal medicine, married October 7, 2006, to Don Flegel. They history and spotlighted my family’s also is the medical and pediatrics. have two children: Drew, 21; Julie, 15; and small home town, Shady Side. “It is Dr. John B. Walden school’s associate A second main goal is to improve the Macie, 8. Slusher won the Clements Award my first big effort towards my second dean for medical patient experience for people who come to - March of Dimes Volunteer of the Year. She is career, writing.” For more information school outreach and development. Marshall’s family medicine centers for still with the Harrisonburg OB/GYN Assoc. go to www.JoanLehmannMD “Dr. Walden has been a significant player health care. in Virginia. with a major role in the growth, development The department also continues to support Cheryl R. Shafer, Class of 1992, is chief medical and extraordinary success of our family the region’s workers and businesses through its David F. Hubbard, Class of 1989, is professor officer for Universal Health Plan, a Medicare/ medicine program at Marshall,” said Dr. Charles regional and nationally recognized expertise in of Orthopedic Surgery, chief of Orthopedic Medicaid Health Plan H. McKown Jr., vice president of health occupational medicine, he said. Trauma and head of Orthopedic Resident in Saint Petersburg, Fla. sciences and dean of the medical school. “His Walden received his undergraduate degree Education at West Virginia University Previously she was the background, including his family’s tradition from the University of Virginia and his medical of rural medical practice, complements his degree from West Virginia University. A board- in Morgantown. national medical director of responsible leadership skills and will assure us of certified family physician, he pursued additional the Optum Public Sector at continued success in our mission as it relates to studies in clinical tropical medicine at Gorgas OptumHealthcare Solutions primary care in rural health.” U.S. Army Hospital in the Canal Zone and 1990s in Charleston, W.Va. She The Lincoln County native’s career thus Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. He Gregory A. Hale, Class of 1990, now leads also held positions at United far brings to 140 his family’s years of service also earned a diploma in tropical medicine and the pediatric hematology oncology and blood/ Healthcare in Elkview, as doctors. hygiene from the Liverpool School of Tropical marrow transplant program at All Children’s W.Va., Healthnet of Arizona “My passions are rural medicine and Medicine and Hygiene in England. Hospital and All Children’s Specialty and Maricopa Integrated Health System in Phoenix. international health,” said Walden, who He has been a full-time member of Physicians in St. Petersburg, Fla. He was She completed two years of residency in internal founded and directs the international health Marshall’s medical faculty since 1982. In previously clinical director of the Bone Marrow medicine and a one-year internship in internal track in Marshall’s family practice residency addition to serving on many university and Transplant Service at St. Jude’s Children’s medicine and pediatrics at Good Samaritan Regional program. The first of its kind in the nation, hospital committees, he has been president and Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Hale Medical Center in Phoenix, Ariz. “I have been this program has recruited to West Virginia chairman of the board of the West Virginia received the 2007 Outstanding Physician working as an administrative physician since 2000 several medical residents from other states who chapter of the American Academy of Award, and has twice been named one of and am very excited to be moving into this CMO remained here to practice once their training Family Physicians. America’s Top Oncologists by the Consumer position. I will be relocating to the beach 6 Research Council of America. He is currently at the end of May.” 47 Benefactor Summer 2009 School of Medicine Happenings

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE CLASS NOTES Marshall scientist receives national award for lung cancer research 1980s W. Douglas Given, Class of 1983, is still at Rose Anne Goodwin, Class of 1982, is Braxton Health Association and is leasing his M currently retired. “My husband and I have two practice to Tri-County Health Clinics, a FQHC. Dr. Piyali Dasgupta, a medical researcher at Dasgupta’s team studies how components of children in college, one hoping to go medical His daughter, Laura Mae, is going to West Marshall University, is one of just three scientists tobacco facilitate the growth of small cell lung school and studying for MCAT’s. My fairly quiet Virginia Wesleyan majoring in chemistry and nationwide to be honored for cancer research cancer cells. She said that although nicotine life suits me.” pre-med. His son, Dan, is starting his junior year at the annual meeting of the American Society doesn’t cause cancer, her studies show it can at Marshall majoring in chemistry and pre-med. for Pharmacology promote the ability of lung cancer cells to grow, Steven D. McCarus, Class of 1982, is chief and Experimental arrange blood supply for themselves, and spread of gynecological surgery and director of the Kathleen E. Lucas, Class of 1984, is still Therapeutics this to other parts of the body. Nicotine also can Center for Pelvic Health at Florida Hospital running Lucas Pediatrics with three other April in New Orleans. protect the cancer cells from chemotherapy drugs. Celebration Health in Orlando, Fla. and named pediatric associates. “My husband, Larry, is The awards were Nicotine binds to specific receptors on the presented to those lung cancer cells, and Dasgupta’s research tries one of “Orlando’s Best Doctors.” He has still practicing neonatology. We have three whose research “may to decipher the signaling pathways that allow published and branded in 2006 The McCarus grandchildren now: Alexandra Elizabeth offer significant nicotine to promote the growth and survival of the Technique – a minimally invasive laparoscopic Ramsey, 18 months old; Madison Judith Lucas, advances in clinical tumors. She also is trying to identify and test novel surgery - which he teaches during monthly 16 months old; and Nicholas Andrew, medicine in small molecules that could disrupt those pathways. “preceptorships” that attract surgeons from 16 years old.” the future.” Dasgupta is an assistant professor of across the country. Dasgupta pharmacology. Originally from India, she came C. Douglas Phillips, Class of 1984, of Dr. Dasgupta New York, N.Y., is director of head and neck received the to Marshall after completing postdoctoral Gretchen E. Oley, ASPET-Astellas Award in Translational fellowships at the College of Physicians and Class of 1982, retired imaging at Weill Medical College of Cornell University/New York Presbyterian Hospital. Pharmacology, which is part of the Experimental Surgeons at Columbia University and the H. in August 2008 as Biology 2009 meeting. The award provides Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Fla. senior associate dean $30,000 to continue research that could help The ASPET-Astellas Awards in Susan A. Terry, Class of 1984, sends greetings for clinical affairs for both smokers and people exposed to nicotine Translational Pharmacology are intended to the Class of 1984. “I have been with the the School of Medicine. through second-hand smoke or products such as to recognize pharmacological research University of Utah for the last 12 years. I am She is currently professor nicotine patches and gums. accomplishments that seek to extend the medical director for 10 primary care clinics emeritus for the “Dr. Dasgupta’s work reflects our school’s fundamental research closer to applications in five counties served by the university. Last Department of Internal cutting-edge contributions to the accelerated directed toward improving human health. The September I reduced my clinical activities to Medicine where she was pace of biomedical discovery,” said Dr. Charles awards are given to 1) recognize those individuals a faculty member and practicing physician from executive wellness, and a women’s wellness H. McKown Jr., dean of Marshall’s Joan C. whose research has the potential to lead to the 1985 until 2008. Additionally, Oley is serving as activity called ‘5 for Life for Women’ where we Edwards School of Medicine. “She is very introduction of novel pharmacologic approaches interim dean of the College of Health Professions. provide the five lifesaving tests in one morning, deserving of the recognition that she has brought or technologies that may offer significant including a physical, Pap smear, mammogram, to herself and Marshall by virtue of her advances in clinical medicine in the future, and Katherine M. Stone, skin exam, fasting labs and colon cancer scientific efforts.” 2) to facilitate that translational process. Class of 1982, now lives screening. This year I will begin my two-year in Tucson, Ariz. “I retired term as the chair of the Chief Medical Officer from the CDC in Atlanta Council for the American Medical SOM “Practitioner” Looking for a Good Home Group Association.” in January 2005 after 20 If you are interested in a yearbook from 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 or 2002, wonderful years. In 2008 you can stop by Room 3409 at the MU Medical Center, 1600 Medical Center Drive, Donnah S. Wolodkin-Whitaker, Class of I moved to Tucson to and pick one up or email Linda Holmes ([email protected]) for details 1984, says, “My husband and I are going to be with my sweet beau, and one can be sent for $5.00 to cover postage and handling. Darrell, a tennis pro at a Africa with Lee B. Smith, Class of 1982, in 46 local resort.” September after my 25th SOM reunion. I 7 Benefactor Summer 2009

Byrd teaching and clinical center dedicated Spotlight on Drs. Warren Sayre B S and Mike White Bringing hope and medicine to those less fortunate in Haiti s students in the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Warren Sayre and Mike White, both Class of 1999, had Avisions of doing some sort of volunteer ministry in medicine once they graduated. That dream eventually came true and the experience is one they will never forget. Mike, a physician in family practice and wound care in Newberry, S.C., and his wife, Karin, would be the first to fulfill the dream. Karin’s father had worked with the directors of an orphanage in Haiti on water wells. He learned that a medical doctor had not been to the orphanage in several years. So, in February 2007 Mike and Karin visited Bercy, Haiti, to lead a medical clinic. Drs. Mike White, far left, and Warren Sayre “We loved every minute of it,” Mike said. “I had the opportunity help Haitian children at a local clinic. to examine the kids at Cabaret Baptist Children’s Home and then hold a 3-day medical clinic. A church is located on the same excited about hanging out with an old friend and using my medical grounds and a school is across the lane. Karin is a teacher, so she skills to try to bring hope to a desperate country.” helped with teacher training and also helped in the pharmacy.” In June of this year the two former classmates were reunited. Mike, who works in the wound care field, was not prepared They saw approximately 300 patients each of the three days clinic was open. This experience reminded Warren of his original reason Senator Byrd arrives for the unveiling and dedication. for the number of injuries and wounds he would encounter. “Nurse Janna, a wound care nurse from Florida, and I saw malnutrition, for becoming a doctor. “Trips like this one to Haiti reminded me of the reasons I started down the road to a medical profession in the first place, en. Robert C. Byrd, Congressman the state’s only endocrinology training program starvation, worms, infections as well as many coughs and colds” to help people and to share hope.” Nick Rahall and others joined Marshall with the recruitment of four fellowship trained Mike said. “But the number of wounds from fires, accidents, even one from a machete, was alarming. While in medical school, several faculty members had made an in dedicating the newest teaching and endocrinologists. The gastroenterology section S “I am thankful to God that He led to me to wound care impact on Warren. “Bob Walker, Steve Petrany and Mike Gibbs each clinical center of Marshall University’s medical has also been expanded, allowing for the medicine three years ago. As part of my work in South Carolina, I made an indelible mark on me during my med school training. But school April 16. Named after his wife, the development of a specialized Digestive was seeing many diabetic foot ulcers and wounds that would not probably one of my most memorable experiences in medical school Erma Ora Byrd Clinical Center is home to Diseases Center. heal. A local wound care center was hiring and training MDs who was spending time with Ross Patton at his practice in Barboursville and traipsing through the Ecuadorian jungle on a mission trip. He the departments of Internal Medicine and “Good health is the greatest of all God’s were interested in wound care. I took the training and I work part taught me about connecting with the hearts of my patients. And, Cardiovascular Medicine, as well as the primary blessings,” Byrd said at the ceremony. “It is my time at the wound care center. “Being in Haiti made me appreciate so much what we have there’s a special bond between people who have drank banana juice teaching site for medical students. Byrd was hope that this new $23 million clinical center here,” Mike continued. “Steve Petrany, my preceptor in the Marshall together!” responsible for obtaining more than $22 million and the facilities and programs that I have Primary Care Curriculum, had encouraged me to go to Ebenezer Warren, a family practice doctor in Clinton, Tenn., and managing in federal funding for the construction of established at Marshall University over the Clinic while in medical school. This led to me going on a mission to partner in the Summit Medical Group, credits the School of Medicine the building. years will provide the tools needed to make a Honduras while in residency at Florida Hospital. This pushes people in general for his success. “Being from Cottageville, I knew I wanted to go to medical school in West Virginia and I knew I would choose The new facility has enabled the medical significant difference in improving the quality of to think outside of the local area and provide a way to help. This a field in primary care,” he said. “After researching Marshall and school to increase its class size, and to date life for all West Virginians. Perhaps the elusive would plant the seed that would guide us the rest of our lives.” The Whites have two girls, Lauren, 6 and Leanna, 9. Mike interviewing with them, it was a no brainer. Marshall has one of Marshall University has educated 130 students cure for cancer or the common cold, or other and Karin are now processing the adoption of a son, Clifford, a the best family practice programs in the country. I like the diversity at the new center. It has provided the students medical miracles not even conceived at this 4-year old Haitian with hip dysplasia whose mother has put up for of interests the faculty shared such as travel medicine, wilderness with more opportunity to practice, as well as time will be discovered right here at Marshall.” adoption so he can have the necessary surgery medicine, rural health, etc. Experiencing the Marshall Primary Care giving them ready access to medical simulators. “This is a splendid educational arena; a and care. Curriculum during my third year of medical school definitely matured me as a physician. But the single greatest accomplishment I made The Clinical Center has allowed the wonderful, absolutely wonderful building,” at Marshall was talking my wife into marrying me. Having her by my recruitment of 20 new faculty physicians and Dr. Charles H. McKown Jr., vice president and A Return to Haiti in 2008 This summer Warren Sayre had the opportunity to join Mike in side is definitely what makes me most successful! resulted in a significant increase in the number dean, said at the ceremony. He said the building Haiti. “Mike and I had kept in touch since graduating from medical Warren and Angie Garrett Sayre, a 1997 Marshall graduate, have of patient visits. In addition, it has provided for allowed the school to increase class size and school,” Warren said, “so when the opportunity came for me to go three children, Elijah, 5; Benjamin, 3; and Lydia, 1. the expansion of the Diabetes Center and patient services, helping it fulfill its primary back with him, I jumped at the chance. I’ve always enjoyed traveling The web address for the orphanage is www.cabaretkids. 8 to different countries, and experiencing new cultures. And I was blogspot.com. The site has pictures from the45 doctors’ trips to Haiti. Benefactor Summer 2009 School of Medicine Cover Story

care mission, and supporting the pulmonary, Opportunities for Giving endocrinology and cardiovascular fellowships Giving back to so central to addressing West Virginia’s Donations may be made to the School of disproportionate rates of pulmonary disease, Medicine greatest needs or to any of its our donors diabetes and heart disease. departments or programs. The support may He said “enduring impact” is the unifying be unrestricted or specifically limited as to hen you give money or stock for theme of Byrd’s successful efforts to improve it use. Gifts are fully tax deductible to the a charitable gift annuity with the infrastructure, education and health care. extent allowed by IRS regulations. Marshall University Foundation, we W “We all receive an immediate benefit,” he give you back annual payments for the rest of your Ways to give: life. Too good to be true? Seems like it, but true said, “But the real beneficiaries are our children Cash gifts to the Marshall University nonetheless. And many of our friends are taking and our children’s children.” advantage of this Foundation, Inc. School of Medicine students greet Senator Byrd Gifts of stocks or other securities opportunity. Why does the and show their support. Gifts in kind of real or personal property School of Medicine Deferred gifts, such as wills, bequests and trusts promote charitable Naming the School of Medicine as a gift annuities? To beneficiary of life insurance or individual help our physicians retirement accounts and friends who Pledges of future gifts want to make larger Endowments gifts, but can’t afford Tangible items such as art, antiques or books to reduce their cash Estate planning flow. Also, it helps our donors who are planning to provide a bequest make the gift now Gifts may be designated for: so they can take advantage of the income tax Greatest needs charitable deduction. And for older donors, an The crowd gathered in anticipation of the event. General scholarships (endowed and annuity may actually provide a larger payout from expendable) the asset than they might otherwise receive. Support for research A deferred payment charitable gift annuity Support for professorships and fellowships works well for younger donors who want to give Marshall’s Drum and Fife Corp provides the pomp Equipment purchases and other needs to the School of Medicine and, at the same and circumstance. Annual lectures time, supplement their retirement programs. For example, the donor would designate a gift, for Special program example $10,000, for a gift annuity which would Take A Seat Campaign be “programmed” to begin payments at retirement Class scholarships age–the longer the deferral period, the higher the annual payment. Even though the donor will not receive payments from the annuity for several Creating a Named Endowment years, an income tax charitable deduction is Named endowments in memory or honor of available for the year in which the gift is made. an individual, family, group or organization By careful management, the Foundation is can be established with a minimum gift of able not only to make the scheduled annuity $15,000. The contributions are invested by payments, but to have enough left over to help us The Erma Ora Byrd Clinical Center sign is unveiled. the Marshall University Foundation Inc., carry forward our mission. In other words, these and earnings are available annually for the annuities benefit the donors and the School of purpose designated by the donor. Endowments Medicine. Byrd was responsible may support scholarships, lectures, facilities, Our gift annuity program is loaded with faculty development or other programs. many benefits, and we want you to know about for obtaining more than these. For more information, please call Mr. Ed Senator Byrd welcomes everyone to the dedication. For more information, please call Zimmerman, Director of Planned Giving, at $22 million in federal funding Linda S. Holmes, Director of Development 304.696.3739. He will be happy to send you a for the construction & Alumni Affairs at 304.691.1711 confidential report showing you how a gift annuity 44 can benefit you. of the building. 9 Benefactor Summer 2009 School of Medicine Philanthropy Report

Stephen C. Edwards, MD 1987 Scott P. Duffy, MD 1998 Joseph E. Evans, MD 1982 Teresa A. Duncan, MD 1997 J. Patrick Fouts, MD 1998 Patrick J. Esposito, MD 1986 *Frank E. Fumich, MD 1999 Angela B. Ferguson, MD 1998 Bijan J. Goodarzi, MD 1983 Joseph G. Foust, MD 2000 Robert B. Gray, MD 1999 Jeremy D. Fuller, MD 2003 Darlene Y. Gruetter, MD 1987 Robert T. Gallaher, MD 1984 Crystal L. Gue, MD 1990 Jeffry T. Gee, MD 1996 Garrie J. Haas, MD 1983 Christopher S. Goode, MD 2002 Lee C. Haikal, MD 1994 Glenn A. Harper, MD 1995 William H. Haney, MD 1986 Darren L. Harris, MD 1997 Robert A. Hess, MD 1986 Curtis W. Harrison, Jr., MD 1998 Eric S. Hopkins, MD 1998 James T. Holbrook, MD 1987 F. Scott Hunter, MD 1981 David F. Hubbard, MD 1989 Eric W. Janssen, MD 1990 Edwin J. Humphrey IV, MD 1986 John W. Kessel, MD 1990 David J. Hunt, MD 1995 Joanne M. Lebow, MD 1990 Eric W. Irwin, MD 2002 Dawn L. MacFarland, MD 1996 F. Elizabeth Kemp, MD 1982 James C. McCabe, MD 1988 Devin A. King, MD 1999 Stacey N. Knox, MD 1997 Congressman Nick J. Rahall and Senator Byrd Susanna “Susu” A. Kapourales and Mary T. Sale show their *Reginald J. McClung, MD 1983 Scott E. Miller, MD 1986 Paula K. Larsen, MD 1996 appreciation as the permanent portrait and plaque is enjoying the comments. Manuel E. Molina, MD 1987 Kathleen E. Lucas, MD 1984 shown to the audience. Gabrielle F. Morris, MD 1990 Joan A. Lynch, MD 1988 Stephen F. Morris, MD 1981 Mary L. Marcuzzi, MD 1997 Kimberly A. Oxley, MD 1994 Bradley R. Martin, MD 1983 Robert C. Pennington, MD 1990 Lisa R. Maselli, MD 1996 Steven Pribanich III, MD 1991 Charles C. McCormick, MD 1985 Daniel B. Ray, MD 1983 Nimish K. Mehta, MD 1997 Charlotte A. Rhee, MD 1991 Bobby L. Miller, MD 1997 Bradley J. Richardson, MD 1993 Eric A. Morgan, MD 1991 Valerie L. Richey-Klein, MD 1989 Nancy B. Norton, MD 1999 Monica L. Richey-Walker, MD 1986 David S. Parks, MD 1986 Rhonda Scites Ross, MD 1994 Danny M. Phillips, MD 1987 Daniel W. Russell, MD 1990 Joseph W. Poe, MD 1996 Kevin S. Smith, MD 1986 Terry G. Pritt, MD 1985 Anna M. Suray, MD 1991 John A. Purcell, MD 1987 Timothy B. Tabor, MD 1992 Eliza E. Roberson, MD 2005 John F. Toney, MD 1981 Sara L. Casto Rochester, MD 1985 Jack M. Trainor, MD 1996 Kathy L. Saber, MD 1994 Donald H. Trainor, Jr., MD 1986 Joseph C. Shanklin, MD 1996 Carrie A. Twedt, MD 1996 Bernie M. Simons, MD 1990 Paulette S. Wehner, MD 1989 Donna J. Slayton, MD 1986 William A. Welton III, MD 1991 Amanda D. Snodgrass, MD 2004 Special guests at the dedication with Senator Byrd, Senator Byrd is presented a keepsake replica Jeffrey W. Whightsel, MD 1984 Staci K. Stalcup, MD 2002 Marshall University President Dr. Stephen J. Kopp, of the permanent plaque. William N. White II, MD 1989 Ishmael W. Stevens, Jr., MD 1997 Dr. Charles H. McKown, Jr., Dean and Vice President of the Myra L. Wilkerson, MD 1994 Alice C. Thornton, MD 1992 School of Medicine, Congressman Nick J. Rahall. Donnah S. Wolodkin-Whitaker 1984 Andrea D. Marcum Vallejos, MD 2006 Joanne R. Wunderlich, MD 1993 Ray M. Van Metre, MD 2000 *Phillip N. Zambos, MD 1984 Christopher J. Whitten, MD 1984 Patricia L. Wilson, MD 1994 Through July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008, the Ted B. Vance, MD 1985 following School of Medicine graduates joined the Gary R. Youmans, MD 1987 association as annual members. The following Associate Members – West Virginia Annual Members physicians, former residents, present and previous faculty Richard O. Booth, Jr, MD 1998 – who joined from July 1, – June 30, 2008 Program participants honoring Donna M. Bolden, MD 1999 Senator Byrd. Dawn R. Bridge-Alexander, MD 1998 Dr. Hoyt J. Burdick MU President Dr. Stephen J. Kopp, Michelle R. Burdette, MD 1990 Dr. Mehdi H. Chowdhury Dr. Charles H. McKown, Jr., Mary Beth Butcher, MD 1983 Dr. Jennifer G. Collins Ryan R. Cicenas, MD 2000 Dr. Michael V. Korona,Jr., MD Dean and Vice President, Jodi M. Cisco, MD 1997 Dr. Donald A. Seibert Susanna “SuSu” A. Kapourales, MS 2011 Kevin J. Conaway, MD 1991 Dr. Suratkal V. Shenoy Class President, James “Jeff” J.T. Mullins, Robert J. Cure, MD 1998 Ms. Tamela J. White MS 2010 Class President, Mary T. Sale, Class Gerald A. Dague, MD 2000 Dr. Daniel J. Whitmore of 2011, and Jessica R. Brown, Class of 2011 Harry H. Dinsmore, Jr., MD 1991 and former Erma Ora Byrd Michael G. Douglas, MD 1989 scholarship recipient. 10 * School of Medicine Alumni • ‡ Deceased 43 Benefactor Summer 2009

Class of 1983 Carol H. Cooper, MD 1989 (36 members - 1 deceased, 43% participation) Karen N. Dansby, MD 1983 Frederick D. Adams, MD Samuel R. Davis, MD 1983 Gerald G. Blackwell, MD James W. Endicott, MD 1983 Craig L. Bookout, MD Carol A. Foster, MD 1985 Mary Beth Butcher, MD W. Douglas Given, MD 1983 Samuel R. Davis, MD Rose A. Goodwin, MD 1982 James W. Endicott, MD Mary M. Griffith, MD 1989 W. Douglas Given, MD Wayne E. Groux, MD 1983 Garrie J. Haas, MD Jerry M. Hahn, MD 1986 R. Mark Hatfield, MD Sue E. Hanks, MD 1986 Harry J. Magee, MD R. Mark Hatfield, MD 1983 Bradley R. Martin, MD Leslie N. Heddleston, MD 1981 Reginald J. McClung, MD Karen J. Heyd, MD 1985 Hobart K. Richey, MD Pierre Istfan, MD 1985 Carol M. Spencer-Lemay, MD Sandra J. Joseph, MD 1981 Samuel D. Wellman, MD Jack L. Kinder, Jr., MD 1991 J. Douglas Kirk, MD 1988 Class of 1982 David C. Kowalski, MD 1987 (23 members - 1 deceased, 32% participation) Carol M. Spencer-Lemay, MD 1983 Meet Harvey Joseph E. Evans, MD Kenneth F. McNeil, MD 1986 Rose A. Goodwin, MD Louis R. Molina, MD ‡ 1984 F. Elizabeth Kemp, MD James H. Morgan, MD 1988 Gretchen E. Oley, MD Kathy M. O’Hanlon, MD 1986 M Dr. Charles C. McCormick, SOM Class of 1985, Clinical Skills Director, discussing “Harvey” Lee B. Smith, MD Gretchen E. Oley, MD 1982 with Heather M. Butts, MS 2012, and Jessica M. Nelson, MS 2011 Ron D. Stollings, MD C. Douglas Phillips, MD 1984 Thomas B. Styer, MD Trudi L. Rash, MD 1989 David S. Ratliff, MD 1986 eet Harvey, the School of Medicine’s sounds of the cardiac system also gives the Class of 1981 Evelyn Rector-Banks, MD 1984 (18 members, 39% participation) Ezra B. Riber, MD 1984 newest patient. With his cooperation, students the ability to match basic science and Patrick C. Bonasso, MD Hobart K. Richey, MD 1983 Mdoctors, nurses and medical students anatomy information to clinical situations.” Emmett F. Branigan, MD William S. Sheils, Jr., MD 1983 can develop and improve their diagnostic skills This state-of-art medical device was C. Dwight Groves, MD Mark F. Sheridan, MD 1987 Stephen F. Morris, MD Lee B. Smith, MD, JD 1982 in the field of cardiac care. made possible from generous gifts from Bob Brenda C. Smith, MD Nina K. Smith, MD 1981 Who is this willing patient? “Harvey” and Earleen Agee, long-time supporters of Stephen C. Smith, MD Stephen C. Smith, MD 1981 Robert E. Turner, MD James F. Spears, MD 1987 is a life-sized mannequin who serves as a the School of Medicine, and the Huntington Ron D. Stollings, MD 1982 cardiopulmonary patient simulator. He is a Clinical Foundation. Along with the Agee’s Out of 1173 school of medicine graduates with the classes Katherine M. Stone, MD 1982 of 1981 – 2008 represented, there were 261 donors for an Mark A. Studeny, MD 1986 highly technical piece of equipment capable of recent gift, in December 2002, they created overall participation of 22%. Thomas B. Styer, MD 1982 simulating bedside findings, giving the user the the Robert and Earleen Agee Fund for the Joan Melody A. Swavely, MD 1988 opportunity to study various cardiac conditions C. Edwards School of Medicine to allow the SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Jeffrey N. Thaxton, MD 1992 Larry W. Watson, MD 1986 and practice bedside examination techniques associate dean for academic affairs to utilize CHARTER LIFETIME MEMBERS Samuel D. Wellman, MD 1983 under realistic conditions without the need to these funds to support the Standarized Patient Curtis A. Winter, MD 1982 Lifetime Membership in the School of Medicine Alumni Jimmy V. Wolfe, MD 1984 find an appropriate group of cardiology patients. Program. These funds help to provide resources Association was created at the inaugural meeting of Kevin W. Yingling, MD 1985 Harvey will be implemented into the to employ evaluation methods that specifically the Board of Directors on October 9, 1992. During the Elaine M. Young, MD 1986 inaugural year of the Alumni Association, sixty-one Sandra L. Zahradka, MD 1989 curriculum for first and second year medical assess students’ achievement of the skills and members joined the association by making the one-time W. Matthew Zban, MD 1989 students beginning with the fall 2009 courses. behaviors needed to practice medicine. gift of $500. The School of Medicine and the Alumni Harvey has become a standard educational tool Amy Smith, RN BSN, assistant director Association extend our deepest appreciation to these Through June 30, 2008, the following alumni* joined Charter Lifetime Members for their gifts and loyalty to the association as Lifetime Members. used across the country in clinical skills labs. of medical education and clinical skills their alma mater. “Harvey will instruct students how to coordinator, is actively involved in using Name Class Year Name Class Year Clark D. Adkins, MD 1989 identify up to 30 cardiac sounds that can “Harvey” and other simulators. “Harvey will C. David Adair, MD 1990 LouGene Bartram, MD 1983 lead to cardiac disease, thus giving them the be built into the curriculum of the clinical Gregory D. Akers, MD 1988 Michael E. Beane, MD 1996 Marsha S. Anderson, MD 1988 Jeffrey B. Betts, MD 1991 ability to learn to treat medically,” skills lab and will be integrated through all Joseph P. Assaley, MD 1988 Kimberly A. Burgess, MD 1992 Dr. Charles C. “Chuck” McCormick, M.D., four years of education experiences,” Smith Gerald G. Blackwell, MD 1983 Samuel E. Carroll, MD 1997 associate professor of Family and Community said. “Additionally, Harvey will allow us to Patrick C. Bonasso, MD 1981 P. Mitchell Charles, MD 1988 John G. Boswell, MD 1982 Amy L. Conley, MD 1998 Health said. “He is able to integrate all of provide these educational experiences in a Dennis M. Burton, MD 1981 *Pamela A. Cyrus, MD 1989 the bedside findings and realistically simulate highly technological manner that will enhance Karen Clark Gerbo, MD 1989 Jennifer B. Day, MD 1991 Cheryl L. Cook, MD 1985 Paul R. Durst, MD 1984 essentially any cardiac disease. Allowing the comprehensiveness at all levels involving a students to have such an early exposure to patient’s medical encounter. 42* School of Medicine Alumni • ‡ Deceased 11 Benefactor Summer 2009 School of Medicine Philanthropy Report

Loren J. Ledford, MD J. Douglas Kirk, MD L. David Lee, MD Joan A. Lynch, MD Kathy L. Saber, MD Mitsuko P. Shannon, MD Patricia L. Wilson, MD Sheryl L. Stephens, MD Congratulations to the Asso Melody A. Swavely, MD Class of 1993 (47 members, 8% participation) Class of 1987 Linda G. Brown, MD (40 members, 27% participation) Jeffrey S. Holmes, MD Charles A. Garretson, MD Bradley J. Richardson, MD Nancy B. Graham, MD Joanne R. Wunderlich, MD Darlene Y. Gruetter, MD James T. Holbrook, MD Class of 1992 Pamela G. McClure-Smith, MD (40 members, 1% participation) Danny M. Phillips, MD William M. Miller, MD John A. Purcell, MD William E. Passodelis, MD Yaacov R. Pushkin, MD Timothy B. Tabor, MD Mark F. Sheridan, MD Alice C. Thornton, MD Bartlett A. Stone, MD Gary R. Youmans, M.D Class of 1991 (44 members, 39% participation) Class of 1986 D. Timothy Coombs, MD (46 members, 2 deceased, 41% participation) Kevin J. Conaway, MD David W. Albright, MD Harry H. Dinsmore, Jr., MD Patrick J. Esposito, MD J. Beth Day, MD Elaine L. Flanders, MD Deborah H. Gillispie, MD Sue E. Hanks, MD Bradley D. Henry, MD John A. Hoffman, MD Dr. Bradley J. Richardson, Class of 1993 and past president of the School of Medicine J. Terry Hummer, MD Edwin J. Humphrey, MD Alumni Association presents Dr. Chertow his honorary membership. Jack L. Kinder, MD Joan M. Lebow, MD Joan B. Lehmann, MD Kenneth F. McNeil, MD Eric A. Morgan, MD Kathleen M. O’Hanlon, MD Steven Pribanich III, MD David S. Parks, MD The School of Medicine Alumni Association • His many educational contributions include Charlotte A. Rhee, MD Patricia S. Schindzielorz, MD board of directors unanimously voted to honor establishing the endocrinology fellowship Friday G. Simpson, MD Donna J. Slayton, MD Dr. Bruce S. Chertow by naming him as the 2008 training program, which trains residents to be Anna M. Suray, MD Kevin S. Smith, MD Beverley P. Uniacke, MD Elizabeth L. Spangler, MD honorary member of the Association. Dr. Chertow endocrinologists and diabetologists for our region M. Teresa Vives, MD C. Anne Steele, MD was honored at the 2008 Investiture. and beyond. William A. Welton III, MD Mark A. Studeny, MD Donald H. Trainor, Jr., MD Dr. Chertow has been involved with the • Finally, he spearheaded the creation of Class of 1990 Elaine M. Young, MD School of Medicine over the last 30 years. Marshall’s Diabetes Center, which continues his (37 members, 22% participation) C. David Adair, MD Class of 1985 During those three decades, he made significant legacy of service and commitment to patients and Michelle R. Burdette, MD (34 members, 32% participation) contributions in all three of the traditional was honored by School on August 5, 2008, when R. Todd Chambers, MD Simon K. Chang, MD domains of medical education. the Center was named the Bruce S. Chertow, Jeffrey L. Leaberry, MD Pierre W. Istfan, MD Robert C. Pennington, MD Charles C. McCormick, MD • He has won several awards for his research M.D. Diabetes Center in his honor. Daniel W. Russell, MD Michael J. Nerenberg, M.D here at Marshall, and has published and presented Bernie M. Simons, MD Terry G. Pritt, MD A. Stephen Wachtel, MD Sara C. Rochester, MD his findings widely. Geno V. Romano, MD Class of 1989 Andrew H. Schindzielorz, MD (38 members, 18% participation) Ted B. Vance, MD Karen E. Clark-Gerbo, MD Kevin J. Willis, MD Pamela A. Cyrus, MD Kevin W. Yingling, MD Michael G. Douglas, MD Michael W. Gibbs, MD Class of 1984 David F. Hubbard, MD (36 members - 2 deceased, 28% participation) Joseph H. Locke, Jr., MD Timothy D. Canterbury, MD William N. White II, MD Robert T. Gallaher, MD Robert A. Hess, MD Class of 1988 Michael A. Istfan, MD (42 members, 26% participation) Kathleen E. Lucas, MD Gregory D. Akers, MD Perry Meadows, MD Joseph P. Assaley, MD Christopher J. Whitten, MD Ignacio Cardenas, MD Donnah S. Wolodkin-Whitaker, MD Carolyn A. Cline Gordan, MD Philip N. Zambos, MD Janet A. Jenkins, MD 12 * School of Medicine Alumni • ‡ Deceased 41 Benefactor Summer 2009 School of Medicine Happenings

Class of 2005 Bethany A. Rogers, MD (43 members, 6% participation) Bryan D. Springer, MD Marc W. Courts, MD Ellie E. Hood, MD Class of 1998 Eliza E. Robertson, MD (44 members, 16% participation) ciation’s Honorary Members Richard O. Booth, Jr., MD Class of 2004 Dawn R. Bridge-Alexander, MD (43 members, 23% participation) X. Johnny Chen, MD Jerome B. Ayaay, MD Robert J. Cure, MD Glenn M. Brammer, MD Scott P. Duffy, MD Jennifer A. Brammer, MD Angela B. Ferguson, MD Krista L. Denning, MD Curtis W. Harrison, MD Jenna B. Dolan, MD Brian S. Dunlap, MD Class of 1997 Stephen M. Jones, Jr., MD (52 members, 33% participation) J. Thomas Meadows, Jr., MD R. Anthony Aprea, MD Scott E. Moore, MD Jodi M. Cisco, MD Amanda D. Snodgrass Workman, MD Charles W. Clements, MD David T. Cramer, MD Class of 2003 Teresa A. Duncan, MD (50 members, 8% participation) Darren L. Harris, MD Laura S. Feaster Duncan, MD Mary J. Haynes, MD Ryan C. Fowler, MD Joseph L. Joyce, MD Jeremy D. Fuller, MD B. Danielle King, MD Craig D. Haddox, MD Stacey N. Knox, MD Mary L. Marcuzzi, MD Class of 2002 Nimish K. Mehta, MD (46 members, 13% participation) Bobby L. Miller, MD Dr. Mahmood Heydarian Michael J. Farrell Christopher S. Goode, MD Sandra L. Skar, MD Eric W. Irwin, MD Ishmael W. Stevens, Jr., MD J. Bryson McCain, MD Jerome Puryear, Jr., MD Douglas F. Ritchie, MD Stephen F. Welch, MD Staci K. Stalcup, MD Dr. Mahmood Heydarian has served on the The founding and managing member of Tarique M. Zahir, MD Class of 1996 medical school’s faculty for nearly three decades, the law firm Farrell, Farrell & Farrell, Michael J. (45 members, 1 deceased, 23% participation) sharing his insights into pediatric cardiology with Class of 2001 Michael E. Beane, MD Farrell has a long-standing record of service to (51 members, 6% participation) Michael B. Beres, MD hundreds of students. Marshall University and its medical school. S. Elliott Dorsey, Jr., MD Jeffry T. Gee, MD He came to Marshall in 1981, after serving as In addition to being a distinguished trial Patti Jo Marcum, MD Jeffrey C. Dameron, MD Robert M. Sutphin, MD Lisa R. Maselli, MD dean of the medical school at Meshed lawyer, author, and lecturer, he is an esteemed Molly Robinson Mathews, MD University in Iran. A diplomate of the American educational leader as well. Class of 2000 Cynthia Z. Pinson, MD (48 members, 23% participation) Joseph W. Poe, MD Board of Pediatrics and the American Board A former Marshall student body president, Lisa R. Carchedi, MD Joseph C. Shanklin, MD of Pediatric Cardiology, he has been a journal he served as Marshall’s interim president in 2005. Ryan R. Cicenas, MD Barbara G. Wells, MD reviewer for the American Heart Journal and been Gerald A. Dague, MD He also has served on multiple higher education Joseph G. Foust, MD Class of 1995 published in Pediatric Cardiology, the American governing boards, including the MU Board of Phillip R. Spangler, MD (47 members, 1 deceased, 26% participation) Heart Journal, and JAMA. Governors, of which he is vice chairman. He is a Misty K. Strow, MD F. Brian Brautigan, MD Jennifer M. Tassa-Bhojwani, MD Michael B. Clark, MD Through his lectures and clinical teaching, voluntary adjunct professor in the Departments of Ray M. Van Metre, MD Glenn A. Harper, MD Dr. Heydarian provides both inspiration and Surgery and Family Practice, and has led several Tanya C. Warwick, MD Erich R. Heinz, MD Kerith E. Wilson-Lijewski, MD David J. Hunt, MD exemplary education to Marshall’s students. medico-legal programs here. Mario R. Morenas, MD Students’ appreciation of that teaching is reflected In addition to his many other contributions, Class of 1999 Kristen M. Mancuso Lindell, MD in the nine teaching awards he has received from (47 members, 28% participation) Amir R. Piracha, MD his singular voice in a class action suit against Donna M. Bolden, Jr., MD Preena Purewal-Reier, MD them, ranging from choosing him as Attending a drug manufacturer led to our medical school’s Patrick M. Dom, MD Elizabeth S. Roberson, MD Physician of the Year to naming pediatric receiving 3.5 million dollars to support diabetes Frank E. Fumich, MD Richard E. Ryncarz, MD Robert W. Galloway, MD Mark R. Zeigler, MD cardiology the Outstanding Clinical Department. outreach, endocrinology education and Indira Gautam, MD endocrinology services, with an emphasis on rural Robert B. Gray, MD Class of 1994 Eric C. Jones, MD (49 members, 1 deceased, 17% participation) West Virginia and other areas we serve. Devin A. King, MD Lee C. Haikal, MD Sharmila M. Matcheswalla-Jones, MD John H. Johnson, MD Aaron M. McGuffin, MD Cheryl M. Kirk, MD Nancy B. Norton, MD Paula K. Larsen, MD 40* School of Medicine Alumni • ‡ Deceased 13 Benefactor Summer 2009 School of Medicine Philanthropy Report

Mr. Roger & Mrs. Jenny K. Matz Honorary Gifts Mr. Ralph D.‡ & Mrs. Judy H. May Gifts were given in honor of: Mr. Paul J. & Dr. Lynne S. Mayer Mr. Thomas H. & Mrs. Linda K. McDonald Dr. Patrick I. Brown School of medicine class scholarships Dr. Christine M. Michael Dr. Bruce S. Chertow Mr. Donald J. & Mrs. Margaret M. Moreland Dr. N. Nick Chongswatdi* Dr. Eric A.* & Mrs. Tonja J. Morgan Mr. Rafi Elitsur Mr. Steve & Mrs. Patricia A. Morgan Mrs. Michael J. Farrell SOM Mr. Lloyd & Mrs. Lucille Nelson Dr. Raymond H. Kim* new scholarship effort began recently decision. “We came up with some possible ideas Dr. Gerard J. Oakley III* Dr. Paul S. Lee* in which each graduating class from the Dr. Kathleen M.* & The Honorable Dan O’Hanlon Dr. Sean Loudin* and allowed the class to vote on their favorite Mr. Sherman S. Pang & Ms. Marcel Reynolds Dr. Charles H. McKown, Jr. ASchool of Medicine was asked to begin one,” Hettlinger said. “We ultimately decided to Mr. Larry J. & Mrs. Linda K. Pittman an endowment as a way for the class to give back name a scholarship for a former classmate, Dr. Roberta G. Rice Memorial Gifts Dr. Elizabeth S. Roberson* These gifts were received to the school. The nature of and the guidelines for Monica Chroussis, who passed away due to a Dr. Sara C. Rochester* in memory of: each scholarship are decided by each class. rare lung disease. When the class voted, it was a Mr. William & Mrs. Judith Roebuck, Jr. Dr. Christopher W. Russell* Dr. Paul W. Ambrose* The Class of 1981 chose to honor Dr. Robert unanimous decision to do this.” Dr. Daniel W. Russell* Mrs. Annette M. Perri Aprea W. Coon, vice president and dean of the School In formulating the guidelines, the students Dr. Hossein & Mrs. Haydeh Sakhai Dr. David A. Brosius* of Medicine, for his leadership and dedication Dr. Mitsuko P. Shannon* Dr. E. Norval Carter worked with Linda Holmes, the medical school’s Mr. Russell & Carolyn Shepherd Mr. Lewis Chertow during his tenure from 1976 – 1985. The Class of director of development and alumni affairs, Mr. Billy and Mrs. Sharon Smith Dr. C. Stafford Clay 1981 Robert W. Coon, MD, Scholarship stands as an who has helped in the creation of many of these Ms. Caryn E. Sorge Mr. Dan Cleckley Dr. Carol M. Spencer-Lemay* Rev. Ellen Dorroh & Mr. Gustavas Werber Cleckley “enduring symbol of their fondness types of scholarships. “We also included another Mr. Thomas C. & Mrs. Mary E. Spires Mr. Jack L. Glick and appreciation for him.” one of our classmates in the decision process, The Honorable Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Holbrook Ms. Alison B. Stein Dr. Jay L. Hutchison Patrick C. Bonasso has the who happened to be the fiancé of the girl who Dr. Sheryl L. Stephens* Dr. Winfield C. John II distinction of being the first passed away,” Hettlinger said. “Monica was from Dr. Bartlett A. Stone* Dr. Ray M. Kessel graduate of the School of Mr. John M. & Mrs. Jennifer H. Straub Dr. Kenneth K. Kline, Jr.* Preston County in West Virginia, so we decided Ms. Kathleen W. Strully Mr. Ernest F. Leaberry III Medicine when he received his the scholarship would be awarded to an incoming Dr. Robert M.* & Mrs. Laura L. Sutphin Dr. Frederick J. Lotspeich diploma on May 9, 1981. As class student from Preston County. If there were no Ms. Charlene R. Sweeney Mr. Jason J. Madachy Ms. Juli Swolsky Mrs. Eileen Birch Martin president and primary donor to incoming students from that county, it would go to a Mrs. Laura R. Talbert Mr. Charles E. Price Robert Coon Scholarship, he said student from another rural county in West Virginia, Dr. Lela E. Taylor* Mr. John “Jack” C. Rose, Jr. Mrs. Margaret J. Theis Dr. J. Evan Sadler, Jr. couldn’t think of a better person to be determined by the scholarship committee.” Dr. Alice C.* & Mr. B. W. Thornton Mr. Joseph D. Sadler to honor. “He was the first dean The next step is to determine if the Dr. Ray M. Van Metre* Dr. William S. Sadler Dr. Patrick “Pat” C. Bonasso we had contact with,” Bonasso scholarship would be a one-time gift to the Ms. Smitha Vilasagar Dr. Gary M. Tolley Class of 1981 Mr. Roger P. & Mrs. Reva Wade Dr. Carl H. Wasson said. “He could have retired but he incoming student, or renewable each year. “We Mrs. Barbara E. Weaver took a chance starting this new medical school and decided we would like for it to be a one-time gift Mrs. Wanda L. Webb SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ALUMNI DONORS Mr. Richard & Mrs. Ellen Weinberger TO THE ANNUAL FUND AND ALUMNI sacrificed a lot. And he brought a lot of prestige to for the student,” Hettlinger said. “As far as the Dr. Donald W.* & Mrs. Nichol L. Wickline ASSOCIATION MEMBERS BY CLASS the school. guidelines, it really was simple, mainly because of Mr. Brian E. Wilburn Ms. Elaine A. Wilson Class of 2008 “Robert Coon set the example for paying Linda’s experience and her walking us through the Dr. Patricia L.* & Mr. David A. Wilson (41 members, 1% participation) it forward,” Bonasso added. “Because of his decision-making process. Most medical students, Dr. Thomas E. & Mrs. Emily E. Wilson Andrew P. Stack, MD dedication, we got a good education, so it is Mr. William C. & Mrs. Diana L. Wilson III especially those from rural areas, have to borrow Ms. Kristin M. Withrow Class of 2007 important that we pay it forward as well. The Lord money to cover all our expenses, from tuition to Mr. Kenneth R. & Mrs. Mary E. Yates (49 members, 6% participation) has blessed me, so why not help other kids get a living expenses, so any amount that can help offset Elke R. Fahrmann, MD Businesses Laurel A. Hensley, MD degree and practice medicine.” those costs is extremely helpful. Additionally, we Astra Zeneca LP Lela E. Taylor, MD Bonasso is the owner of Womancare Inc., an felt this was a great way to help remember our Christ Church United Methodist Fairfield Medical Center Class of 2006 OB/GYN practice with offices in Fairmont and classmate who was so beloved. G. D. Ritzy’s (46 members, 17% participation) Bridgeport. His wife, Barbara, works in the practice “My feelings on giving are that we, as Lagniappe Associates, LLC Shayne E. Bates, MD The Ohio County Medical Society Erika M Faile, MD with him. They have seven children, Maria, Teresa, graduates, owe a lot to the program that allowed Barbara M. Michael, MD Barbara Jo, Sarah, Rebecca, Patrick and Vincent, us to reach a major milestone in our lives and William A. Nitardy, MD and six grandchildren. careers” Hettlinger added. “Any way we can help Gerard J. Oakley III, MD Christopher W. Russell, MD The Class of 2009 is accumulating funds for the the students who follow us, and/or to help better Andrea D. Marcum Vallejos, MD MUJCESOM Class of 2009 Monica A. Chroussis the program, is the least we can do. In all actuality Donald W. Wickline, MD Endowment. Marc Hettlinger, president Class of we should always be looking for ways to help give * School of Medicine Alumni • ‡ Deceased 142009, said his class had no problem making a back to the School of Medicine.” 39 Benefactor Summer 2009 School of Medicine Happenings

Mrs. Clara Rose Sadler BENEFACTORS Lt. Col. Michael J. & Mrs. Patricia B. Sazy Gifts of $1 - $99 Dr. Nancy Scher-Billig & Mr. Ernst Billig Dr. Joseph C. Shanklin* Individuals Dr. William s. & Mrs. Barbara W. Sheils Mr. Howard & Mrs. Sarah H. Abrams Medical students get extra boost Dr. Bernie M.* & Mrs. Laura M. Simons Dr. Frederick D.* & Mrs. Rosemary F. Adams Dr. Sandra L. Skar* Mr. Nathaniel S. Adkins Mr. Steve J. & Mrs. Eugenia C. Soltis Mr. Terry A. & Mrs. Melanie A. Adkins from alumni giving Dr. Phillip R.* & Mrs. Jennifer C. Spangler Mr. Louis H. Aulick, Jr. Dr. George N. & Mrs. Alys P. Spears Mr. David M. & Mrs. Janet R. Baker M Students often find that financing their medical offices. He also practices emergency medicine. After Dr. Bryan D. Springer* Dr. Michael B.* & Mrs. Katherine D. Beres Dr. Staci Kerr Stalcup* The Rev. Robert K. & Mrs. Mary E. Bondurant education can be more daunting than the actual working in the pharmaceutical industry for many Dr. Catherine Anne Steele* Dr. Craig L.* & Mrs. Linda K. Bookout course studies. For this reason, many alumni years, Jannelle became a homemaker in order to Dr. & Mrs. Ralph A. Stevens Dr. Linda G. Brown* Dr. Ron D. Stollings* Mr. Jonathan R. Bruni have realized the need for their commitment and raise their family. Son Jonathan is a second year Colonel Gerry D. & Mrs. Mary L. Stover Dr. Hoyt J. & Mrs. Amy M. Burdick investment in the School of Medicine and its medical student at Marshall. They also have a Ms. Gretchen E. Strauss Mr. Gary & Mrs. Sharon Burke Dr. Misty K.* & Mr. Christopher A. Strow Mr. D. Nial Caltrider & Mrs. Gay Jackson future growth. daughter, Stephanie, who is 18. Dr. Mark A. Studeny* Drs. David B. Carr & Sarah A. McCarty Robert A. Hess, Class of 1984 and his Charlotte A. Rhee, Class of 1991, chose to Dr. Thomas B.* & Mrs. Julia V. Styer Mr. Harold R. & Mrs. Marcella V. Chancey wife, Jannelle, wish to award a first year medical establish a scholarship in her name for a first-year Dr. Melody A.* & Mr. Daryl S. Swavely Mr. Muhammad A. & Mrs. Samina A. Chaudhry Dr. Timothy B.* & Mrs. Sarina K. Tabor Ms. Anne B. Clark student who is the first in his or her family to female medical student with financial need. “I am Mr. Chad Tanner Dr. Kevin J.* & Mrs. Cathy G. Conaway attend medical very grateful to the Marshall University School Dr. Jeffrey & Mrs. Noreen C. Tennant Mr. Floyd D. & Mrs. Judith V. Conner Dr. David A. & Mrs. Julia E. Tolley Mrs. Jennifer R. Correa school. “When of Medicine for accepting me into the medical Mrs. Wanda G. Tolley Dr. Mark V.* & Mrs. Annah L. Courts I was an school and giving me the opportunity to fulfill my Dr. Charles E. & Mrs. Linda M. Turner Dr. Irby E. Cregger Mr. Dean R. & Mrs. Catherine A. Twedt Mr. Matthew G. Day undergraduate lifelong dream of becoming a plastic surgeon,” Rhee Drs. Beverley P.* & Brian M. Uniacke Mr. Patrick J. & Mrs. Beth Durkin at Marshall, had said. “I hope I can Drs. David W. & Susan L. Victor Mr. Edward M. Dzierzak & Mrs. Deborah Stivers it not been for inspire other medical Dr. John B. Walden Ms. Nancy M. Evans Mr. David M. Ward Mrs. Yvonne L. Everman scholarships I students to achieve Mr. Francis J. & Mrs. Denise P. Ward Dr. Erika M. Faile* might not have their goals and also Dr. Tanya C. Warwick* Ms. Sarah K. Flaherty Mrs. Anne S. Wasson Mr. James P. & Mrs. Stacy Fedczak II been able to alleviate some of their Mr. Arthur & Mrs. Joan M. Weisburg Mr. Anthony L. & Mrs. Gwendolyn M. Fielden-Fritz attend college,” financial burdens.” Dr. Stephen F.* & Mrs. Cindy Welch Mrs. Jane H. Foster Dr. Barbara G.* & Mr. Robert A. Wells Dr. Jeremy D.* & Mrs. Sara E. Fuller Hess said. “I Rhee, who was Dr. Joseph W. & Mrs. Toby Werthammer Mr. Scott A. & Mrs. Kelly W. Fuller received the born and raised in Dr. Jennifer C. Wheaton Mr. Sean W. & Mrs. Kelly J. Garrison Dr. Hess with cardiologist precursor of Dr. Charlotte Rhee, SOM Class of West Virginia, is Mrs. Anita M. Whitaker Mr. David A. Glick Dr. Pat Brown “duking it out” Mrs. Esther A. Williams Dr. Glenn R. Goldfarb on the golf course for their the Promise 1991, with her family – husband in solo practice in Paul and children Dr. Kevin J.* & Mrs. Joan L. Willis Ms. Mary Jane Goodall favorite schools. Scholarship, the Huntington (Long Mr. William D. & Mrs. Rebecca W. Wilmoth Mrs. Elizabeth A. Gorrell T.J. and Isabella. Dr. Kevin W.* & Mrs. Mary A. Nash Yingling Dr. Nancy B.* & Mr. Paul N. Graham Regent’s Scholarship. As long as I maintained my Island), N.Y. She is a Mr. Phillip P. York‡ Dr. Craig D.* & Mrs. Michelle L. Haddox GPA, I could attend for free. My wife received board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. She Dr. Gary R. Youmans* Dr. James A. & Mrs. Pauline Hadjis Dr. Elaine M. Young* Mrs. Melissa L. Haggard scholarships as well. As for medical school, I and her husband, Paul, have two children, TJ and Dr. Tarique M. Zahir* Dr. Erich R.* & Mrs. Laurale G. Heinz was surprised to recall how substantially less it Isabella, and two golden retrievers, Max and Lady. Dr. Mark R.* & Mrs. Kathyrn R. Zeigler Ms. Elise M. Henning cost back then. Still, had it not been for private Andrew H. Schindzielorz, Class of 1985, Dr. Laurel A. Hensley* Businesses Mrs. Elizabeth H. Hestick scholarships, I would not have been able to and Patricia S. Schindzielorz, Class of 1986, also Blauvelt Sign Company Dr. James T.* & Mrs. Kimberly W. Holbrook attend. chose to help a first-year medical student. “We Codman & Shurtlett, Inc. Ms. Linda S. Holmes Kyphon Inc. Dr. Janet A.* & Mr. James R. Jenkins “We have been very fortunate, so we decided feel blessed to have received an education from The Pita Pit Dr. B. Danielle King* to help a first year student,” Hess added. “Giving Marshall University and we want to pass this University Physicians & Surgeons, Inc. Mr. Louis M. & Mrs. Cheryl E. Kline Dr. Jeffrey L. Leaberry* back to the school gave us the opportunity to blessing on to the next generation of hard-working Foundations Dr. L. David Lee* help someone else. We hope to be able to do students, Andrew Schindzielorz said. “We know Ayco Charitable Foundation Ms. Joan Lerner more in the future. If you have the ability to help, that education is essential to all advancement Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, Inc. Mr. Jonathan D. Lewis GE Foundation Mrs. Ruth C. Lewis you should, especially if you are a resident of the and Marshall is an ever-present keystone for our Merrill Lynch & Company Foundation, Inc. Mr. Neal & Mrs. Debbie Mall community. Marshall University and the School progress. Marshall offers an opportunity to know and Dr. Andrea D. Marcum-Vallejos* Dr. Mary L. Marcuzzi* & Mr. Jonathan T. Brown of Medicine are very important to Huntington.” be part of the future and we are thankful that we can Mrs. Jewell R. Matthews Hess is president of Ohio Valley Physicians, contribute to the future. “ which manages emergency rooms in Ohio, The Schindzielorzes live and work in the * School of Medicine Alumni • ‡ Deceased Kentucky and West Virginia, as well as some Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina. 38 private practice and occupational medicine 15 Benefactor Summer 2009 School of Medicine Philanthropy Report

Dr. Brian S.* & Mrs. Maryanne E. Dunlap Dr. Joan B. Lehmann* Dr. William J. & Mrs. Nancy W. Echols Mr. Dennis F. & Mrs. Tina Leitzell Mr. Luther S. & Mrs. Betsy A. Ehret, Jr. Dr. Stephen & Mrs. Jacqueline Lewis Dr. Rosencrance guest speaker Dr. Yoram & Mrs. Esther Elitsur Dr. Kristen M. Mancuso Lindell* Mr. R. Carter Elkins Dr. John D. & Mrs. Jane C. Lindsay at 2008 White Coat Ceremony Dr. James W.* & Mrs. Elaine T. Endicott Dr. Kathleen E. Lucas* Dr. Patrick J.* & Mrs. Deborah L. Esposito Dr. Joan A. Lynch* Mr. Jack Esses Dr. Patti Jo* & Mr. Michael D. Marcum D Mr. Chreed C. & Mrs. Martha Evans Dr. Bradley R.* & Mrs. Mary Kay Martin The 13th Annual White Coat ceremony honoring Dr. Joseph E.* & Mrs. Theresa S. Evans Dr. M. Bruce Martin Dr. Elke R. Fahrmann* Dr. Lisa R. Maselli* & Mr. Robert S. Horvath the Class of 2012 was held at the Joan C. Edwards Mr. John J. & Mrs. Susan L. Flavin, Jr. Dr. Mansoor H. & Mrs. Nafisa M. Matcheswalla Center for the Performing Arts on August 7. Dr. Ryan C. Fowler* Dr. J. Bryson* & Mrs. Honor McCain Mr. Stephen G. & Mrs. M. Catherine Fox Mr. Jeremy C. McCamic James “Greg” G. Rosencrance, MD,FACP, Class Dr. Frank E. Fumich* Mr. Donald R. McCloud of 1988, professor and chair at West Virginia Dr. Robert T.* & Mrs. Suzanne D. Gallaher Dr. Reginald J. McClung* University’s Department of Internal Medicine, Dr. Robert W.* & Mrs. Elizabeth C. Galloway Dr. Pamela G. McClure Smith* & Mr. Bernard A. Smith Mr. Hollis & Mrs. Joan Gardner Mr. A. Richard & Mrs. Diana L. McGinnis Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Charleston Dr. Indira D. Gautam* Mr. L. Michael & Mrs. Carol A. McGuffin Division, was the guest speaker. As in the past, the Mr. John P. & Mrs. Paddy S. Gay Dr. Charles H. McKown, Jr. Dr. Edward M. Gentile Dr. Kenneth F. McNeil* School of Medicine graduates and friends purchased Dr. Karen E. Clark Gerbo* & Dr. Robert M. Gerbo Dr. J. Thomas* & Mrs. Andrea N. Meadows, Jr. white coats or book credits at the Marshall Dr. Michael W.* & Mrs. Judith A. Gibbs Dr. Perry* & Mrs. Angela G. Meadows Dr. Nimish K. Mehta* University bookstore for each first-year student. The Dr. W. Douglas* & Mrs. Mary L. Given Dr. James “Greg” G. Rosencrance, MD, FACP, Class of 1988 Mr. Herman H. & Mrs. Mary L. Glaser Dr. Barbara M. Michael* interest and response has been overwhelming which Dr. Lynne J. Goebel Dr. Bobby L. Miller* allowed each student to receive two $50.00 book Dr. Christopher S. Goode* Mr. Jeffrey H. & Mrs. Maureen C. Miller Dr. Rose A.* & Mr. Barry A. Goodwin Dr. William M. Miller* credits from the Marshall University Bookstore. Dr. C. Dwight* & Mrs. Emily L. Groves Dr. Scott E.* & Mrs. Rebecca Parker Moore Dr. Darlene Y. Gruetter* Dr. Mario R. Morenas* Dr. Lee C. Haikal* Mr. Conrad W. & Mrs. Mary L. Neely III Mr. Dustin C. Haley Dr. Shirley M. Neitch & Mr. Lauren E. Kahle Mr. Wallace B. & Mrs. Anne E. Harris Dr. Robert C. & Mrs. Deborah B. Nerhood Toumas present stethoscopes Dr. Curtis W.* & Mrs. Lisa G. Harrison, Jr. Mr. Gregory & Mrs. Connie Nicodemus Mrs. Judith E. Hayes Dr. Richard M. & Mrs. Elaine M. Niles Dr. Mary J.* & Mr. Howard A Haynes Dr. William A.* & Mrs. Angela D. Nitardy to Class of 2012 Dr. Bradley D.* & Mrs. Lisa E. Henry Dr. Gerard J. & Mrs. Tanyia K. Oakley Dr. Clinton L. & Mrs. Cora H. Hester, Jr. Dr. Ali & Mrs. Corinna Oliashirazi Dr. Dorothy E. Hicks Dr. Kimberly A.* & Mr. Delbert L. Oxley Along with the white coats and book credits proud and pleased to furnish the incoming Dr. George J. & Mrs. Helene Z. Hill Judge David M. & Mrs. Jane S. Pancake presented to the Class of 2012, long-time class with the most important medical tool Mrs. Doris S. Holmes Dr. William E. Passodelis* Dr. Jeffrey S.* & Mrs. Jennifer S. Holmes Dr. Stephen M. & Mrs. Nancy-Ann Petrany donors and loyal supporters of the school of that will serve them for years to come,” Joe Dr. Ellie E.* & Mr. Morgan C. Hood Dr. Daniel M.* & Mrs. Sandra L. Phillips medicine, Drs. Joseph B. and Omayma T. Touma said. “It is our way to give back to Dr. David J.* & Mrs. Melissa M. Hunt Dr. Cindy Z.* & Mr. Matt S. Pinson* Touma, purchased and presented Littman the medical profession. In return, we hope Dr. J. Terry Hummer* Dr. Amir R.* & Mrs. Ambreen S. Piracha Dr. Edwin J. Humphrey IV* Mrs. Terresa G. Pratt Cardiology II stethoscopes to every student someday they will do something meaningful Dr. Sally J. Irons Dr. Steven Pribanich III* at the White Coat Ceremony. “ We are very for the future generations.” Dr. Eric W. Irwin* Mrs. Dolores J. Price Dr. Michael A.* & Mrs. Sharon L. Istfan Dr. Donald A. & Mrs. Marie E. Manilla Dr. Pierre W. Istfan* Dr. Terry G. Pritt* Dr. John H. Johnson* Dr. John A.* & Mrs. Stacia R. Purcell Dr. Wesley P. & Mrs. Susan Jones Dr. Preena Purewal-Reier* Dr. Joseph L.* & Mrs. Lori G. Joyce Dr. Bernard Queen Mr. Todd Joyce Mr. Phineas M. & Mrs. Phoebe Randall Dr. Harold N. & Mrs. Freda D. Kagan Drs. Gary O. Rankin & Monica A. Valentovic Dr. David M. & Mrs. Susan L. Keadle Dr. Bruce A. & Mrs. Ann D. Ratcliff Dr. F. Elizabeth* & Mr. John P. Kemp Dr. Gilbert A. Ratcliff Dr. Devin A. King* Mr. W. Nicholas & Dr. Mary E. Reynolds Dr. J. Douglas* & Mrs. Tammie K. Kirk Dr. Jose I.‡ & Mrs. Amelia B. Ricard Dr. Daniel J. & Mrs. Angela W. Konrad Dr. Laura L. Richardson Drs. Stacey N. Knox* & Brian E. Sard Dr. Hobart K. Richey* Mr. James D. & Dr. Joye Martin Lamp Dr. Donald & Mrs. Mary Robinson Mr. John T. & Mrs. Catherine C. Landers Dr. Geno V. Romano* Drs.. Joseph and Omayma Touma with Price Dr. Joseph Touma presenting a Dr. Paula K.* & Mr. Stephen G. Larsen Mrs. Mary Jane Rose S. Ward, MSI, who is wearing the stethoscope stethoscope at the Dr. Loren J. Ledford* Dr. Richard E. Ryncarz* presented to him by the Toumas. They also White Coat Ceremony. Mr. Samuel F. & Mrs. Kay Lee, Jr. Dr. Kathy L.* & Mr. Mansour Saber purchased his white coat. 16 * School of Medicine Alumni • ‡ Deceased 37 Benefactor Summer 2009 School of Medicine White Coat Ceremony

Trust Integra LifeSciences The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Alumni Association gratefully extends Dr. & Mrs. Charles O. Reynolds Medical Trust Logan Regional Medical Center Medtronic, Inc. its appreciation for the generosity of the following alumni and friends who purchased white coats and DOCTORS’ MEMORIAL SOCIETY Perot Systems book credits for the Class of 2013. The donor and student recipients are as follows: Gifts of $500 - $999 Rak Medical River Park Hospital White Coats Individuals Synthes Spine Co., LP ALUMNI & FRIENDS SOM CLASS YEAR STUDENT Dr. R. Tony* & Mrs. Lisa M. Aprea Student Interest Group in Neurology - MU Chapter Joseph P. Assaley, M.D. 1988 Regina L. Guzzo Dr. Mary Beth Butcher* Tri State Neuroscience Center, Inc. Paul D. Bailey, M.D. 2009 Shannon N. James Dr. Simon K. Chang* University Pediatrics Jayne A. Barr, M.D. 1990 Supria Batra Dr. Michael B. Clark* R. Dee Bowe III, M.D. 2001 Adam M. Hackney Jennifer A. Brammer, M.D. 2004 Katherine J. Steele Dr. James P. Clark II* NEW CENTURY CLUB Michelle R. Burdette, M.D. 1990 J. Blake Epling Dr. Carolyn A. Cline* Gifts of $100 - $499 Kimberly Ann Burgess, M.D. 1992 Arifa I. Khokar Dr. D. Timothy* & Mrs. Julienne Cramer Nicole N. Cain, M.D. 2005 C. Matthew Justice Dr. Jeffry C.* & Mrs. Jo Ellen Damron Individuals Lisa R. Carchedi, M.D. 2000 Samir M. Shah Ignacio Cardenas, M.D. 1988 Kari R. Wilson Dr. Marvin H. Dill Dr. C. David* & Mrs. Lisa B. Adair Samuel E. Carroll, M.D. 1997 Ashraf Ahmad Mr. Robert O. & Mrs. Sheryl S. Duncan Dr. William R. & Mrs. Martha E. Adkins Jodi M. Cisco, M.D. 1997 Bi Mo Dr. Jack C. & Mrs. Judy S. Eblin Dr. Gregory D.* & Mrs. Susan B. Akers Charles W. Clements II, M.D. 1997 Melissa A. Rowe Dr. Charles A. Garretson* Mr. Oliver C. & Mrs. Glenna C. Akers Timothy G. Cook, M.D. 1994 Matthew B. Curry Dr. Jeffry T.* & Mrs. Mary S. Gee Dr. Kenneth P. & Mrs. Sharon N. Ambrose Robert J. Cure, M.D. 1998 Ashley E. O’Keefe Gerald A. Dague, M.D. 2000 Rebecca A. Bell Dr. Deborah H.* & Mr. James M. Gillispie Dr. David W.* & Mrs. Jeanne W. Albright Samuel R. Davis, M.D. 1983 Marvyn A. Grayson, Jr. Mr. Dana J. Godfrey II Mr. Joseph P. & Mrs. Nancie G. Albright C. Stephen Edwards, M.D. 1987 Rachel E. Edwards Mr. Willard “Dick” S. Griffith‡ Dr. Kenneth J. & Mrs. Dorcas E. Allen David F. Hubbard, M.D. 1989 Brent D. Kidd Dr. Garrie J. Haas* Mr. Mark W. & Mrs. Christa L. Allen James W. Endicott, M.D. 1983 Hilary C. Hott Jeremy D. Fuller, M.D. 2003 Brittany L. Venci Dr. Sue E. Hanks* Dr. Peter C. & Mrs Elsa Aragones Jeffry T. Gee, M.D. 1996 Christopher L. Daugherty Dr. Robert B. & Mrs. Kathleen P. Hayes Dr. Sirous & Mrs. Martha M. Arya Nancy B. Graham, M.D. 1987 Megan T. Bartley Dr. Kyle R. & Mrs. Katherine M. Hegg Dr. Jerome B. Ayaay* & Mrs. Maria Tascon David C. Griffin, M.D. 1990 Steven C. Davis Dr. John A.* & Mrs. Renae P. Hoffman Dr. Shayne E. Bates* Darlene Y. Gruetter, M.D. 1987 Shaun C. Stanley Drs. Eric C.* & Sharmila M. Matcheswalla Jones* Dr. Jack H.‡ & Mrs. Maxine K. Baur Sue E. Hanks, M.D. 1986 Joanie M. Garratt Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hardgrove Parents Kathleen H. Richardson Dr. Cheryl M. Kirk* Dr. Michael E. Beane* Dr. J. William Haught & Linda S. Holmes Friends Kathryne J. Blair Dr. Margaret A. Lavery Dr. Bonnie L. Beaver Robert A. Hess, MD 1984 G. Hunter Moore Mr. Bruce R. Lawson Dr. Jennifer T. Bhojwani* Becki S. Hill, M.D. 1994 Sarah K. Owen-McNemar Dr. Joanne M. Lebow* Mr. Clyde & Mrs. Hazel Billups John A. Hoffman, M.D. 1986 B. Christopher Wolf James T. Holbrook, M.D. 1987 Michael J. Hardman Dr. Joseph H.* & Mrs. Karen A. Schatten-Lock, Jr. Drs. Rodger A. Blake & Ann Conjura Edwin J. Humphrey, M.D. 1986 Stephen A. Roy Dr. Harry J. Magee* & Mrs. Elizabeth M. Martin Ms. Karen L. Bledsoe David J. Hunt, M.D. 1995 Elias H. Salloum Dr. Molly Robinson-Mathews* & Mr. William W. Mathews Dr. Donna M. Bolden* Sandra J. Joseph, M.D. 1981 Matthew Q. Christiansen Dr. Aaron M.* & Mrs. Melissa D. McGuffin Mrs. Lois E. Booth Joseph L. Joyce, M.D. 1997 Samantha L. Creel Dr. Kenneth F. McNeil* Drs. Richard O. Booth, Jr.* & Angela B. Ferguson* F. Elizabeth Kemp, M.D. 1982 Melissa J. Seelbach Jack L. Kinder, Jr., M.D. 1991 Angela G. Niehaus Dr. Michael J.* & Mrs. Ruth M. Nerenberg Drs. Glenn M.* & Jennifer A. Brammer* Tsailing Wang, M.D. 1991 Jason K. Locke Drs. Nancy B.* & Michael L. Norton Dr. Frederick B. Brautigan* Bradley R. Martin, M.D. 1983 Erica R. Wilt Drs. Yaacov R. Pushkin* & Elaine L. Flanders* Mr. Bob & Mrs. Marjorie L. Breisblatt Lisa R. Maselli, M.D. 1996 Justin P. Tolbert Dr. J. Graham & Mrs. Deborah T. Rankin Dr. Timothy D.* & Mrs. Laura Canterbury Steven D. McCarus, M.D. 1982 Cherish L. Crawford Sydnee Smirl McElroy, M.D. 2009 Meghan N. Ward-Horne Dr. Majester N. Abdul-Jalil, Dr. Bethany A. Rogers* Dr. Lisa R. Carchedi* Aaron M. McGuffin, M.D. 1999 Jacob T. Kilgore Mr. James J. & Mrs. Shirley W. Schneider Dr. Ignacio* & Mrs. Ann P. Cardenas Nimish K. Mehta, M.D. 1997 Wendell J. Kelsey SOM Class of 2002, with Dr. Mark F.* & Mrs. Janet L. Sheridan Mr. Walter F. & Mrs. Elizabeth H. Carter Bobby L. Miller, M.D. 1997 E. Ashley Fortney Mumtaz B. Syed. Dr. Lee B. Smith* Dr. R. Todd* & Mrs. Mary Jane Chambers Scott W. Mitchell, M.D. 2002 Michael A. Kinder Dr. Marc R. & Mrs. Sherri R. Solochek Dr. X. Johnny Chen* Louis R. Molina, M.D.* 1984 Brian F. Abadir Manuel E. Molina, M.D. 1987 Alex N. Overmiller Dr. Elizabeth L. Spangler* Dr. Peter A Chirico & Mrs. Clare M. Finnegan Scott E. Moore, M.D. 2004 Amanda G. Estep Dr. Andrew P. Stack* Dr. Patsy P. Cipoletti Mario R. Morenas, M.D. 1995 P. Gordon McLemore, Jr. Dr. Anna M. Suray* Dr. Betty J. Cleckley James H. Morgan III, M.D. 1988 Caleb R. Huff Dr. Stephen G. Tolley Dr. Charles W. Clements* Eric A. Morgan, M.D. 1991 Jared A. Miller Nancy B. Norton, M.D. 1999 Stephanie F. Zimmeck Dr. Robert E.* & Mrs. Terry L. Turner Dr. Robert J.* & Mrs. Suzanne J. Cure Kathleen M. O’Hanlon, M.D. 1986 E. Kate Proffitt Dr. Ted B.* & Mrs. Kelli L. Vance Dr. Pamela A. Cyrus* Kimberly A. Oxley, M.D. 1994 Ayah Arafa Dr. M. Teresa Vives* Dr. Gerald A. Dague* Amy B. Pearson, M.D. 1995 Adam T. Short Dr. Samuel D. Wellman* Dr. J. Beth Day* & Mr. Jimmie G. Bracewell Charlotte A. Rhee, M.D. 1991 W. Stephan Przybysz III Bradley J. Richardson, M.D. 1993 Megan D. Powers Dr. William A. Welton III* Dr. Krista L. Denning* Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Richardson Parents D. Russell Richardson Mr. Michael P. & Mrs. Kathyrn E. Wesner Ms. Elizabeth B. Devereaux Hobart K. Richey, M.D. 1983 Scott R. Studeny Ms. Tamela J. White Dr. Harry H. Dinsmore, Jr.* Richard E. Ryncarz, M.D. 1995 Dana S. Lycans Dr. Daniel J. & Mrs. Stacey L. Whitmore Dr. Jenna B. Dolan* Mark F. Sheridan, M.D. 1987 Thomas J. Schlierf Dr. Kerith E. Wilson-Lijewski* Dr. Patrick M.* & Mrs. Michelle G. Dom Dianna L. Shipley, M.D. 1992 A. Allison Roy Bernie M. Simons, M.D. 1990 Tierra N. Williams Dr. Joanne R. Wunderlich* & Mr. David F. Askew Mr. Frank & Mrs. Wilda Dorsey Lucia I. Soltis, M.D. 2008 Amanda N. Schlak Dr. S. Elliott* & Mrs. Jamie C. Dorsey, Jr. Steven C. Southern, M.D. 1991 Joshua A. Hess Businesses Dr. Henry K. Driscoll Bryan D. Springer, M.D. 1999 David C. Ison Cabell County Medical Society Alliance Mr. Richard L. & Mrs. Theresa L. Dudding Gerald D. Stover Friend Aaron E. Lane Thomas B. Styer, M.D. 1982 Michael A. Banks Farrell, Farrell, & Farrell PLLC Dr. Scott P. Duffy* James E. Tomblin II, M.D. 1986 Christopher M. Bates White Coat Ceremony sponsors: Hammers Industries, Inc. Dr. Laura Feaster Duncan* & Mr. Christopher S. Duncan Barbara G. Wells, M.D. 1996 Muralikrishna Mukkamala Dr. David J. Hunt, Class of 1995 Donald W. Wickline, M.D. 2006 Alexandra E. Norcott Dr. Mary L. Marcuzzi, Class of 1997 Donnah Wolodkin-Whitaker, M.D. 1984 Sarah J. Frazier Dr. Kevin J. Willis, Class of 1985 36* School of Medicine Alumni • ‡ Deceased 17 Benefactor Summer 2009 School of Medicine Philanthropy Report

Book Credits

ALUMNI & FRIENDS SOM CLASS YEAR STUDENT n behalf of the entire Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine family, I want to C. David Adair, M.D. 1990 Matthew Q. Christiansen C. David Adair, M.D. 1990 Cherish L. Crawford personally thank each of you for your generosity and support of our mission of C. David Adair, M.D. 1990 Samantha L. Creel educating future physicians. I am truly grateful you have chosen to include C. David Adair, M.D. 1990 E. Ashley Fortney O C. David Adair, M.D. 1990 Regina L. Guzzo the School of Medicine in your personal philanthropy and hope you will continue to do C. David Adair, M.D. 1990 Adam M. Hackney C. David Adair, M.D. 1990 Caleb R. Huff so in the future. The following donors made gifts from July 1, 2007, through C. David Adair, M.D. 1990 Brent D. Kidd June 30, 2008. C. David Adair, M.D. 1990 Aaron E. Lane C. David Adair, M.D. 1990 G. Hunter Moore With appreciation, Joseph P. Assaley, M.D. 1988 E. Kate Proffitt Jayne A. Barr, M.D. 1990 Supria Batra Shayne E. Bates, M.D. 2006 Brian F. Abadir R. Dee Bowe III, M.D. 2001 Adam M. Hackney Linda S. Holmes, Director R. Dee Bowe III, M.D. 2001 Melissa J. Seelbach Glenn M. Brammer, M.D. 2004 Katherine J. Steele Development and Alumni Affairs Kimberly A. Burgess, M.D. 1992 Arifa I. Khokar Kimberly A. Burgess, M.D. 1992 Scott R. Studeny Kimberly A. Burgess, M.D. 1992 Justin P. Tolbert Nicole N. Cain, M.D. 2005 C. Matthew Justice FOUNDER’S CIRCLE Dr. David A. & Mrs. Sharon N. Denning R. Todd Chambers M.D. 1990 Melissa A. Rowe Gifts of $10,000 or more Mr. Forest S. & Mrs. Sally F. Duncan Peter A. Chirico, M.D. Faculty Amanda G. Estep Peter A. Chirico, M.D. Faculty Megan D. Powers Dr. R. Lawrence & Mrs. Deirdre Dunworth Peter A. Chirico, M.D. Faculty Meghan N. Ward-Horne Individuals Dr. Yoram & Mrs. Esther Elitsur Jodi M. Cisco, M.D. 1997 Sarah K. Owen-McNemar Anonymous Mr. John C. Farrell Charles W. Clements, M.D. 1997 Melissa A. Rowe Drs. Ghazala Q. & M. Idress Khokar Dr. Robert B. Gray* Charles W. Clements, M.D. 1997 David C. Ison Dr. Charlotte A. Rhee* Dr. R. Mark* & Mrs. Monica J. W. Hatfield Charles W. Clements, M.D. 1997 Alex C. Overmiller Dr. Kevin S.* & Mrs. Tammy C. Smith Dr. W. Michael & Mrs. Diane Hensley Timothy G. Cook, M.D. 1994 Matthew B. Curry Robert J. Cure, M.D. 1998 Ashley E. O’Keefe Mr. Wilburn D. & Mrs. Mary B. Cook White Dr. Robert A.* & Mrs. Jannell P. Hess Pamela A. Cyrus, M.D. 1989 Matthew B. Curry Dr. Thomas J. Holbrook, Jr. Pamela A. Cyrus, M.D. 1989 Michael A. Kinder Associations & Businesses Dr. Jack L.* & Mrs. Mary B. Kinder, Jr. Pamela A. Cyrus, M.D. 1989 Jason K. Locke Association of Directors of Geriatric Academic Programs Dr. William J. & Mrs. Vicky J. Lutmer Pamela A. Cyrus, M.D. 1989 Dana S. Lycans A.T. Massey Coal Company, Inc. Mrs. Kathleen E. Lotspeich Pamela A. Cyrus, M.D. 1989 Alexandra E. Norcott The Schwab Fund for Charitable Giving Dr. Stephen F. Morris* Pamela A. Cyrus, M.D. 1989 P. Gordon McLemore, Jr. Pamela A. Cyrus, M.D. 1989 Jared A. Miller West Virginia Community Voices, Inc. Dr. Maurice A. & Mrs. Diane C. Mufson Pamela A. Cyrus, M.D. 1989 Bi Mo Mr. Larry E. & Mrs. Toby M. Nitardy Pamela A. Cyrus, M.D. 1989 Muralikrishna Mukkamala Estate Dr. Gretchen E.* & Mr. Stephen A. Oley Pamela A. Cyrus, M.D. 1989 Stephanie F. Zimmeck Estate of Mrs. Martha M. Brosius Dr. Jessica A. Palumbo Gerald A. Dague, M.D. 2000 Rebecca A. Bell Dr. Robert C. Pennington* Samuel R. Davis, M.D. 1983 Marvyn A. Grayson, Jr. Foundations Dr. Jerome Puryear, Jr.* Samuel R. Davis, M.D. 1983 Michael J. Hardman Samuel R. Davis, M.D. 1983 Brent D. Kidd Bernard C. & Pansy P. Wellington Foundation Mrs. Carol B. Queen Ronald DeAndrade, Jr., M.D. 1983 Michael A. Banks Cabell Huntington Hospital Foundation Dr. Bradley J.* & Mrs. Rae Ann Richardson Jeffry T. Gee, M.D. 1996 Christopher L. Daugherty Children’s Health Fund Dr. Douglas F.* & Mrs. M. Yvonne Ritchie Karen C. Gerbo, M.D. 1989 Rachel E. Edwards Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation Drs. Andrew H.* & Patricia S. Schindzielorz* David C. Griffin, M.D. 1990 Steven C. Davis Earleen Heiner Agee & Robert W. Agee Fund of Dr. Friday G. Simpson* David C. Griffin, M.D. 1990 Ashraf Ahmad the Foundation for the Tri-State Community, Inc. Dr. Donna J. Slayton* & Mr. Gregory S. White David C. Griffin, M.D. 1990 Megan T. Bartley C. Dwight Groves, M.D. 1981 Christopher L. Daugherty Huntington Clinical Foundation, Inc. Dr. Brenda C. Smith* C. Dwight Groves, M.D. 1981 Rachel E. Edwards Huntington Foundation, Inc. Dr. Stephen C.* & Mrs. Judy A. Smith Darlene Y. Gruetter, M.D. 1987 Shaun C. Stanley Touma Foundation, Inc. Drs. Joseph B. & Omayma T. Touma Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hardgrove Parents Kathleen H. Richardson Dr. Maria R. Tria Tirona Curtis W. Harrison, Jr., M.D. 1998 D. Russell Richardson Trusts Dr. Norma Quijada Dr. R. Mark & Mrs. Monica Hatfield 1983 Ashley E. O’Keefe Clyde & Pansy Slater Charitable Trust Dr. A. Stephen* & Mrs. Carolyn Wachtel Dr. R. Mark & Mrs. Monica Hatfield 1983 Dana S. Lycans Dr. R. Mark & Mrs. Monica Hatfield 1983 Amanda N. Schlak Joan C. Edwards Charitable Trust Dr. William N.* & Mrs. Laurie B. White II Dr. R. Mark & Mrs. Monica Hatfield 1983 Kari R. Wilson Walter E. Duling Trust Dr. Donnah S. Wolodkin-Whitaker* Dr. R. Mark & Mrs. Monica Hatfield 1983 Alex N. Overmiller Robert A. Hess, M.D. 1984 Erica R. Wilt DEAN’S ASSOCIATES Businesses Stephen M. Jones, Jr., M.D. 2004 G. Hunter Moore Gifts of $1,000 - $9,999 Bulldog Creative Services Kim M. Jordan, M.D. 1982 Megan T. Bartley Ista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Sandra J. Joseph, M.D. 1981 Matthew Q. Christiansen Joseph L. Joyce, M.D. 1997 Samantha L. Creel Individuals Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates Jack L. Kinder, Jr., M.D. 1991 Angela G. Niehaus Mr. W. B. & Mrs. Doris A. Andrews – Dr. Winfield John III Joseph M. King, M.D. 2007 Ayah Arafa Drs. Joseph P.* Assaley & Renee S. Domanico Radiology, Inc. Devin A. King, M.D. 1999 Hilary C. Hott Dr. Gerald G.* & Mrs. Cynthia L. Blackwell Paula K. Larsen, M.D. 1994 Shannon N. James Dr. Patrick C.* & Mrs. Barbara J. Bonasso Estates and Foundations Paula K. Larsen, M.D. 1994 C. Matthew Justice Mr. Ken & Mrs. Laurie Chertow Family Medicine Foundation of West Virginia Paula K. Larsen, M.D. 1994 Arifa I. Khokar Jeffrey D. Lodge, M.D. 2002 Michael J. Hardman Mr. Philip E. Cline Foundation for the Tri-State Community Jeffrey D. Lodge, M.D. 2002 Joshua A. Hess Dr. Robert W. Coon GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Jeffrey D. Lodge, M.D. 2002 Jacob T. Kilgore Dr. Samuel R.* & Mrs. Julie E. Davis Kathleen E. Lucas, M.D. 1984 Kathleen H. Richardson Mary L. Marcuzzi, M.D. 1997 Samir M. Shah 18 * School of Medicine Alumni • ‡ Deceased 35 Benefactor Summer 2009 School of Medicine White Coat Ceremony

Book Credits

ALUMNI & FRIENDS SOM CLASS YEAR STUDENT Bradley R. Martin, M.D. 1983 Stephen A. Roy Bradley R. Martin, M.D. 1983 B. Christopher Wolf Aaron M. McGuffin, M.D. 1999 Jacob T. Kilgore Reginald J. McClung, M.D. 1983 E. Kate Proffitt Reginald J. McClung, M.D. 1983 W. Stephan Przybysz III Kenneth F. McNeil, M.D. 1986 Ashraf Ahmad Kenneth F. McNeil, M.D. 1986 Christopher M. Bates Kenneth F. McNeil, M.D. 1986 Supria Batra Nimish K. Mehta, M.D. 1997 Wendell J. Kelsey Scott W. Mitchell, M.D. 2002 Michael A. Kinder Scott W. Mitchell, M.D. 2002 Bi Mo Scott W. Mitchell, M.D. 2002 Alexandra E. Norcott Louis R. Molina, M.D. ‡ 1984 Brian F. Abadir Louis R. Molina, M.D. ‡ 1984 A. Allison Roy Louis R. Molina, M.D. ‡ 1984 Stephen A. Roy Louis R. Molina, M.D. ‡ 1984 Elias H. Salloum Manuel E. Molina, M.D. 1987 J. Blake Epling Manuel E. Molina, M.D. 1987 Samir M. Shah Mario R. Morenas, M.D. 1995 P. Gordon McLemore, Jr. Eric A. Morgan, M.D. 1991 Jared A. Miller Nancy B. Norton, M.D. 1999 Stephanie F. Zimmeck Ronald B. Pearson, Jr., M.D. 1995 Adam T. Short Jason A. Powell, M.D. 2008 Marvyn A. Grayson, Jr. Dr. Ken and Sharon Ambrose with the medical mission students. Paul Ambrose died at the Pentagon during the John A. Purcell, M.D. 1987 J. Blake Epling John A. Purcell, M.D. 1987 Amanda G. Estep terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. At the time of Charlotte A. Rhee, M.D. 1991 W. Stephan Przybysz III Charlotte A. Rhee, M.D. 1991 Joshua A. Hess his death, he was the seventh Luther Terry Fellow Charlotte A. Rhee, M.D. 1991 Caleb R. Huff Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Richardson Parents D. Russell Richardson Hobart K. Richey, M.D. 1983 Tierra N. Williams in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Jerry W. Scott, M.D. 1995 Sarah K. Owen-McNemar Jerry W. Scott, M.D. 1995 Megan D. Powers Dr. Thomas “Tom” B. Styer, Services, serving as senior clinical advisor in Mr. & Mrs. Stephen L. Shattls Friends Kathryne J. Blair SOM Class of 1982, meets Mark F. Sheridan, M.D. 1987 Thomas J. Schlierf Johnson B. Walker at the the U.S. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Mark F. Sheridan, M.D. 1987 Cherish L. Crawford Mark F. Sheridan, M.D. 1987 Elias H. Salloum White Coat Ceremony reception. Promotion. Based in Washington, D.C., he was Dianna L. Shipley, M.D. 1992 A. Allison Roy Friday G. Simpson, M.D. 1991 Amanda N. Schlak committed to projects that addressed obesity as Friday G. Simpson, M.D. 1991 Thomas J. Schlierf Friday G. Simpson, M.D. 1991 Melissa J. Seelbach a national problem and physician education for Steven C. Southern, M.D. 1991 Aaron E. Lane Thomas B. Styer, M.D. 1982 Michael A. Banks rural areas. Thomas B. Styer, M.D. 1997 Ayah Arafa Thomas B. Styer, M.D. 1982 Christopher M. Bates Thomas B. Styer, M.D. 1982 Joanie M. Garratt Ambrose received his undergraduate (1991) Thomas B. Styer, M.D. 1982 Hilary C. Hott Susan A. Terry, M.D. 1984 Brittany L. Venci and medical (1995) degrees from John F. Toney, M.D. 1981 Rebecca A. Bell John F. Toney, M.D. 1981 Kathryne J. Blair Marshall University. In June 2000, he was Tsailing Wang, M.D. 1991 Jason K. Locke Barbara G. Wells, M.D. 1996 Muralikrishna Mukkamala awarded a master’s degree in public health Kevin J. Willis, M.D. 1985 Sarah J. Frazier Kevin J. Willis, M.D. 1985 Joanie M. Garratt Megan Thomas and Rebecca Child, both SOM Class of 2011, from Harvard University. Donnah Wolodkin-Whitaker, M.D. 1984 Sarah J. Frazier were responsible for organizing the medical mission trip. Donnah Wolodkin-Whitaker, M.D. 1984 E. Ashley Fortney His parents have taken an active role in the Donnah Wolodkin-Whitaker, M.D. 1984 Regina L. Guzzo Kevin W. Yingling, MD 1985 Angela G. Niehaus memorial fund that bears his name. Gary R. Youmans, M.D. 1987 David C. Ison (Continued from page 21) Gary R. Youmans, M.D. 1987 Shannon N. James Kenneth Ambrose is a retired professor Gary R. Youmans, M.D. 1987 Wendell J. Kelsey some of the illnesses that constantly plague the Thomas A. Zban, M.D. 1996 Steven C. Davis MUSOM Alumni Association Samir M. Shah lives of these people due to the state in which and chairman of the Sociology/Anthropology MUSOM Alumni Association Adam T. Short they live,” he said. MUSOM Alumni Association Shaun C. Stanley Department at Marshall University. Sharon MUSOM Alumni Association Katherine J. Steele “Thank you for your support,” he said in a MUSOM Alumni Association Scott R. Studeny retired as president of the St. Mary’s Foundation MUSOM Alumni Association Justin P. Tolbert letter to the Ambroses, “because without it, we MUSOM Alumni Association Brittany L. Venci would not have been able to accomplish our several years ago. She is now taking care of MUSOM Alumni Association Meghan N. Ward-Horne MUSOM Alumni Association Tierra N. Williams goals and make a positive impact in the world.” granddaughters and working with various MUSOM Alumni Association Kari R. Wilson MUSOM Alumni Association Erica R. Wilt charities, including the Red Cross. MUSOM Alumni Association B. Christopher Wolf 34 ‡ Deceased 19 Dr. Paul W. Ambrose Memorial Fund reflects School of Medicine Alumni Homecoming Weekend 2009 life and philosophy of dedicated alumnus ‘70s Flashback Weekend

Dr. Mark F. Sheridan, SOM Class of 1987 and former Alumni Association President, enjoying the “good eats!”

Seventeen Marshall med students made the trip, along with Dr. Richard Crespo and four others. Underwriting the trip was the Dr. Paul W. Ambrose Memorial Fund, which honors the young Marshall medical alumnus whose big vision -- and bigger heart -- were stilled in the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon. In presenting a book about their trip to Paul’s parents, Dr. Kenneth and Sharon Ambrose, trip organizer Megan Thomas thanked them “for giving us a piece of Paul’s heart.”

espite Dr. Paul Ambrose’s tragic death opportunities, including international in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, service, for students, residents and faculty. Dr. W. Douglas “Doug” Given, Class of 1983, and Anne Exner, wife Dhis philosophy and efforts are moving This year, for the second time, the fund of classmate Dr. Albert “Rusty” J. Exner, compare notes. forward thanks to the memorial fund established sent a team of Marshall medical students to at Marshall in his memory. Central America. Through the generosity of Drs. John and “We are excited about sending another Elizabeth Drinko, the Dr. Paul W. Ambrose group of student to Honduras,” Kenneth Memorial Fund was endowed in 2001. Ambrose said. “Paul was passionate about Other donors, including Paul’s parents, the need to improve health care on both a Dr. Kenneth and Sharon Ambrose, made national and international level while also memorial gifts. The Ambroses, knowing how deeply caring for individuals. He sought Enjoying the tailgate party are Class of 2003 members. (L to R) Drs. Kerri L. George, Erik B. Hurst, Patrick I. Brown, former important Paul’s work was to him, decided the different and unique experiences while in Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Professor of Anatomy, fund would be used to provide unique school to further these goals, i.e., a year Allen J. Holmes and Associate Dean for Student Affairs Marie Veitia. in Salamanca, Spain, a clinic in Chile, etc. Therefore, it seemed appropriate to help others have similar broadening professional and life experiences.” Because of this generous fund, dedicated students from the School of Medicine traveled to Honduras in July to conduct a Dr. Robert W. Coon, Dean Emeritus of the School of Medicine, “medical brigade” that treated approximately talks with Dr. W. Douglas “Doug” Given, SOM Class of 1983, who is sporting his football jersey compliments of the 1,400 impoverished villagers. Accompanied athletic department. by Dr. Dilip Nair of Marshall’s Department Megan Thomas (middle left) and Rebecca Child present Sharon & Ken Ambrose a bound book 20 of the medical mission trip. 33 Benefactor Summer 2009 School of Medicine Happenings

of Family and Community Health, the including myself. For that I am very students functioned as a mobile medical unit, grateful. They have also allowed us to buy ‘70s Flashback Weekend setting up small clinics to diagnose and treat a substantial amount of medicines for these patients at no cost. people. Their selflessness in the entire The team was part of Global Medical matter of losing their son and still being Brigades (GMB), an international network such a part of the medical school is greatly of university groups that send teams to appreciated from everyone involved.” developing countries to provide health care in Second-year medical student communities without access to medicine. In Megan Thomas, a leader of last year’s trip, 2007, GMB volunteers provided aid to nearly has gone to Honduras twice. 40,000 patients in 40 low-income villages. “It is an awesome experience,” she said. This year’s trip opened new horizons for “The Ambroses have been very generous first-year medical student Zach Grambos. “I to us, making it possible for us not to worry am the first of my family to go to medical about raising money. Their son was so school,” he said, “so what better way to expose dedicated to the underserved population Two very lucky guys with their beautiful wives. Enjoying the company and the reunion luncheon are Drs. Michael “Mike” K. Hurst and James “Jim” H. Morgan, (L to R) Drs. William “Bill” S. Sheils, Class of 1983, Virgil W. Smaltz, myself to “field” medicine and to be able during his career. This is a full-circle both SOM Class of 1988, with Kara and Kelley. president, Class of 1993, Albert “Rusty” J. Exner, Class of 1983, to experience the practice of cost-effective Dr. Patrick Brown, and LouGene Kingery Bartram, Class of 1983. situation because they have given us the medicine than to go where healthcare service money to help fulfill their son’s goals. They is most needed?” are wonderful people.” Grambos credits Kenneth and Sharon “I found it invigorating to see people Ambrose for this opportunity. “They have who are so grateful for what we do,” Thomas allowed us to ultimately increase the number added. “It is a lot of work once we get down of medical students able to go on brigade, there, but it is very rewarding.” The 2008 team was accompanied by Dr. Richard Crespo, a professor of community health at Marshall’s School of Medicine who is involved in community health in West Virginia and overseas. His contributions went well beyond his ability This looks like a consult instead of a 25-year reunion! Catching up at the homecoming reception are (L to R) to translate between the students and the Drs. William “Bill” S. Sheils, Class of 1983, and R. Mark Hatfield, Drs. Mark A. Studeny, Class of 1986, William “Bill” S. Sheils, Spanish-speaking Hondurans, Thomas said. Class of 1983 president. Class of 1983, and Jeffrey “Jeff” B. Betts, Class of 1991. “He was proactive in teaching us what was and was not self-sustainable,” she recalled. “He also taught us about local diseases.” Grambos said students in this year’s group each spent a day with a separate public health brigade, helping to reduce disease by constructing concrete floors, outdoor latrines with drainage, small wells, and more efficient stoves with better Students traveled light for the trip, except for medicine, ventilation. “Every day as a part of the that is. Much of their luggage space was filled with medical brigade was immediately rewarding thousands of containers of medications and vitamins to give to the patients they saw. Sorting the mountain of in that we were able to both practice our Has it really been 25-years! Class of 1983 grads Dr. Samuel “Sam” R. Davis, Class of 1983, sharing a story medicine into take-home bags was a skills as future clinicians and help relieve Drs. James “J.W.” W. Endicott, Reginald “Reggie” J. McClung that’s much bigger and better than it was 25 years ago! full-day job. 32and Wayne E. Groux catch up with each other. (Continued21 on page 34) Benefactor Summer 2009 School of Medicine Alumni Homecoming Weekend 2009

Joshua C. Ferrell receives Award ‘70s Flashback Weekend

hundreds of hours to the group’s efforts to bring both food and fellowship to the Mission each Sunday afternoon. The fellowship, he said, is an essential and eye-opening part of the project. “I have found that the greatest suffering at the Mission has not been the addictions or loss most commonly Joshua Ferrell, a Barboursville native who has served attributed to the homeless condition, but is the desire for his community extensively through the Boy Scouts and human connection that people no longer receive,” he said. a student-led ministry to people who are homeless, is Volunteer Gary Moore of Huntington said Ferrell the second recipient of the medical school’s Community exemplifies compassion and dedication. Leadership Scholarship spearheaded by Dr. Aaron McGuffin, “It is not the amount of money or the amount of food Class of 1999 . that stands out,” Moore said. “It is watching Josh interact Drs. Amanda K. Bennett, Shannon L. Smith-Maxery, Dr. Jeffrey “Jeff” B. Betts, Class of 1991, Ferrell’s lifelong passion for Scouting actually led to his with the people on Sunday. No preaching. No agenda. He Samia K. Ghareeb Turner, all Class of 2003 and Dr. Chad C. Turner, showing Dr. Pat Brown “some love.” decision to become a physician. In earning his Eagle Scout just goes and serves.” Class of 2002. award, the highest rank in Scouting, he took responsibility Ferrell hopes to specialize in the area of community for building a dual wheelchair ramp for a woman whose medicine so he can blend medical service with community multiple sclerosis had stolen both her mobility and her service. cherished hobby of gardening. Seeing the impact that made “I want to be a doctor that is invested in my community in her life – she conspicuously labeled it her “freedom ramp” and actively seeking to improve not only the patients’ health – inspired him to enter medicine so he could continue to but also the state of the social community,” he said. have a positive impact on the lives of others. The community leadership scholarship is awarded While a sophomore at Marshall, Ferrell and three other to medical students who have demonstrated exceptional students founded a Christian service outreach and Bible leadership and service to their community. It is renewable study ministry named Vine, which reached out to people annually for four years in return for a total of 50 hours of who are homeless. As director of the Vine Homeless Ministry volunteer service per year in community outreach programs. at the Huntington City Mission, Ferrell has dedicated Tailgate time for Dr. Kevin J. Conaway Drs. Danny A. Rader, SOM Class of 1985, W. Douglas “Doug” Given SOM Class of 1991, and his wife Cathy. and Albert “Rusty” J Exner, both of SOM Class of 1983, look like FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: musom.edu/scholarship/communityleadership/ they are in microbiology instead of a reunion lunch.

YES! I/We want to support the Community Leadership Scholarship! Name______Address______City______State______Zip Code______Phone (H) ______(W) ______(Cell) ______Is this the football team and SOM Year of Graduation ______Email Address ______a lone cheerleader! No, it’s the Class of 1983 Enclosed is My/Our gift for: with three special guests. o o Front Row (L to R) Drs. Samuel “Sam” D. Wellman, $10,000 or above Founder’s Circle $499 - $100 New Century Club Pat I. Brown, former Associate Dean for Student o $9,999 - $1,000 Dean's Associates o $99 or under Benefactors Affairs and Professor of Anatomy, o $999 - $500 Doctor's Memorial Society Robert W. Coon, Dean Emeritus, Please charge the full amount of my gift of $ ______LouGene Kingery Bartram; Middle Row (L to R) Drs. R. Mark Hatfield, to: o Visa o MasterCard o American Express o Discover W. Douglas “Doug” Given, Frederick “Fred” D. Card Number ______Expiration Date ______Adams, William “Bill” S. Sheils, Jr. Back Row (L to R) Drs. Charles H. McKown, Jr., Signature ______Dean and Vice President School of Medicine, Craig L. Bookout, Wayne E. Groux, Your gift is tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Please make your check payable to the Marshall University Foundation Inc., and Reginald “Reggie” J. McClung, return to Office of Development and Alumni Affairs, Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, 1600 Medical Center James “J.W.” W. Endicott, Albert “Rusty” J. Exner. Drive, Huntington, WV 25701. For more information, please contact Linda S. Holmes, director of development and alumni affairs at 22304/ 691-1711 or toll-free at 877/ 691-1600 ext. 1711 or via email at [email protected]. 31 Benefactor Summer 2009 School of Medicine Match Day

‘70s Flashback Weekend Marshall med students’ training placements M dubbed excellent Graduating doctors at Marshall’s medical school that others were accepted to institutions such as will enter the vital primary care specialties at Johns Hopkins, Mayo, UCLA and Emory,” she more than 1.5 times the national average and said.

Class of 1983 25-Year Reunion enter some of the nation’s most competitive This year’s graduates will enter surgery at more Front Row (L to R) – Drs. R. Mark Hatfield, William “Bill” S. Sheils, training programs, according to results released than twice the national average, pediatrics and Jr., LouGene Kingery Bartram, Frederick “Fred” D. Adams, W. Douglas “Doug” Given Thursday by the National Resident Matching family medicine at 1.5 times the national average. Back Row (L to R) – Drs. James “J.W.” W. Endicott, Program. Other fields they are entering at above-average Wayne E. Groux, Reginald “Reggie” J. McClung, Ronald “Ron” DeAndrade, Jr., Albert “Rusty” J. Exner, “These are excellent results for our students, rates include psychiatry, dermatology, emergency Samuel “Sam” R. Davis said Dr. Marie Veitia, associate dean for student medicine and general internal medicine. affairs at Marshall’s Joan C. Edwards School Overall, 61.5 percent of Marshall graduates of Medicine.” A significant number of our will enter the primary care fields of family students were accepted into highly competitive practice, general internal medicine and pediatrics, specialties such as dermatology, ophthalmology, compared to 39.7 percent nationally. In keeping anesthesiology, and emergency medicine. with the state’s historical average, 44 percent “We are happy that 18 students elected to of the graduates will enter residencies in stay at Marshall for their specialty training, and West Virginia. MATCH LIST Nathaniel Seth Adkins Michael Ryan Black General Surgery Family Medicine Marshall University Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Huntington, WV Huntington, WV

Class of 1998 10-year Reunion Sana Anise Ashraf Rahul K. Boinpally Drs. Michael “Mike” C. DeArment and Robert J. Cure Pediatrics Family Medicine Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Methodist Health System Torrance, CA Dallas, TX Class of 1988 20-year Reunion (L to R) Drs. Michael “Mike” K. Hurst, Paul D. Bailey Ryan Keith Brislin Class President, James “Greg” G. Rosencrance, Medicine-preliminary Pediatrics James “Jim” H. Morgan III Marshall University Nationwide Children’s Hospital Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Columbus OH Huntington, WV Camilo Andres Caceres Diagnostic radiology Emergency Medicine Johns Hopkins Hospital Allegheny General Hospital Baltimore, MD Pittsburgh, PA

Amy Marie Bair Sarah Brooke Cash General Surgery Family Medicine Marshall University Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Drs. Joseph and Omayma Touma Huntington, WV Huntington, WV generously sponsored Match Day. He Class of 2003 5-year Reunion is pictured with Dr. Tamika D. Latta, (L to R) Drs. Samia K. Ghareeb Turner, Megan Marie Bartram Jessica Renee Cipoletti Class of 2009. She was a four year Allen J. Holmes,Erik Shannon B. Hurst, L. Kerri Smith-Maxey, L. George, Pediatrics Psychiatry recipient of the Touma Scholarship. Jeremy D. Fuller, Amanda K. Bennett Marshall University Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Winston-Salem, NC 30 Huntington, WV 23 Benefactor Summer 2009 School of Medicine Alumni Homecoming Weekend 2009 MATCH LIST Homecoming 2008 John Michael Coleman Meredith Lynne Hellstern Emergency Medicine Pediatrics ‘70s Flashback Weekend experience West Virginia University Virginia Commonwealth University Morgantown, WV Richmond, VA n 2008 the School of Medicine celebrated another historic milestone, when the Class of 1983 Benjamin Paul Dalton Marc Hettlinger celebrated their 25-year reunion during the “70s Flashback Weekend.” The School of Medicine’s Internal Medicine Internal Medicine H Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education Marshall University I21st Homecoming Weekend was September 12 – 13. Jacksonville, FL Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Also returning were the classes of 1988 (20-year reunion), 1993 (15-year reunion), 1998 (10-year Huntington, WV reunion) and 2003 (5-year reunion). Matthew Corey Delph Medicine-preliminary Samer S. Hodroge Events included a reunion class luncheon, CME sessions, and a special celebratory dinner for the Marshall University Internal Medicine Class of 1983 at the Guyan Golf and Country Club. The dinner was followed by a reception at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine University of Tennessee Pullman Plaza Hotel with music by DJ Kevin Simpson. Tours of the MU Medical Center, the Huntington, WV Knoxville, TN Robert C. Byrd Biotechnology Science Center, the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center and Anesthesiology Matthew Robert Johnson the new Byrd Clinical Center showcased the recent growth of the school. University of Pittsburgh Surgery-preliminary A tailgate party at “The Thunder Zone” prior to the MU vs. Memphis football game provided an Pittsburgh, PA Anesthesiology University of Florida opportunity for everyone to kick back and reminisce. Todd Michael Derreberry Gainesville, FL Internal Medicine Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Zenobia Wadia JonesFoster The Class of 1983 celebrated its 25-year reunion Winston-Salem, NC Internal Medicine Emory University School of Medicine Jonathan David Estes Atlanta, GA Medicine-preliminary Marshall University Janelle Marie King Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Dermatology Huntington, WV University Hospital Cincinnati, OH Anesthesiology University of Pittsburgh Randy Scott Kinnard Pittsburgh, PA Internal Medicine Marshall University Dr. Frederick “Fred” D. Adams Dr. LouGene Kingery Bartram Dr. Samuel “Sam” R. Davis Dr. Ronald “Ron” DeAndrade, Jr. Mary H. Estler Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Psychiatry Huntington, WV University of Kentucky Lexington, KY John Martin Kogoy General Surgery Walid G. Gharib Mount Carmel Health Hospital Internal Medicine Columbus, OH West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Tamika Danielle Latta Family Medicine Stephanie Nichelle Graham Marshall University Internal Medicine Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Marshall University Huntington, WV Dr. James “J.W.” W. Endicott Dr. Albert “Rusty” J. Exner Dr. W. Douglas “Doug” Given Dr. Wayne E. Groux Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Huntington, WV Jonathan Daniel Lewis Pediatrics Michael Patrick Hackman Baylor College of Medicine Psychiatry Houston, TX Charleston Area Medical Center Charleston, WV Alicia Erin Maddix Pediatrics David Justin Hall Carolinas Medical Center Pediatrics Charlotte, NC Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education 24Rochester, MN Dr. R. Mark Hatfield Dr. Reginald “Reggie” J. McClung Dr. William “Bill” S. Sheils, Jr. 29 Benefactor Summer 2009 School of Medicine Match Day MATCH LIST

Eleventh annual golf classic Adrienne Marie Mays Laura Therese Recchi Family Medicine Pediatrics inning the 11th annual Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Marshall University University of Louisville Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Louisville, KY golf classic with a score of 56 is Team Ledford. Congratulations on a great round Huntington, WV of golf! Trinoh Yap Rojas W Sydnee Smirl McElroy Anesthesiology Family Medicine University of Louisville Marshall University Louisville, KY Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Huntington, WV Kyle Mitchell Smith Medicine-preliminary Christy Nicole Mulligan Marshall University Medicine-Pediatrics Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Ohio State University Huntington, WV Columbus, OH Anesthesiology Jordan Andrew Nash University of Pittsburgh Pediatrics Pittsburgh, PA Indiana University Indianapolis, IN Skyler Tate Smith Internal Medicine John Champ Neely II University of Kentucky Surgery-preliminary Lexington, KY Charleston Area Medical Center Charleston, WV Mary Eva Smyrnioudis Emergency Medicine Seth Lawrence Noland Brody School of Medicine General Surgery Greenville, NC Mount Carmel Health Hospital Columbus, OH Bryan Stephen Stonestreet Surgery-preliminary Tara Lynde O’Brien Marshall University Internal Medicine Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine University of North Carolina Huntington, WV Chapel Hill, NC Preeti Dilip Subhedar (L to R) Dr. Hank Goodman, Brent Clark, Dr. Loren J. Ledford, Class of 1994, and Brandon Caniff are the winning team Ashley Rapp Parker General Surgery for the 11th Annual School of Medicine Golf Classic on May 6, 2008, at Esquire Golf and Country Club. General Surgery Emory University School of Medicine Charleston Area Medical Center Atlanta, GA Charleston, WV William David Terrell Kenneth Andrew Pearson Medicine-preliminary Surgery-preliminary Marshall University Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Every golf classic has the winning team but Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Huntington, WV we also have our “mega shots” team securing last Huntington, WV Ophthalmology place. This year’s “best of the worst” shot more Onala Rakisheva Ohio State University strokes than we care to count, plus 19 Medicine-preliminary Columbus, OH but who’s counting! The “best of the worst” University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA Joshua Adam Walker are (L to R) Drs. Emily McGuinn, Craig Emergency Medicine Seaman, Susie Saunders and Dwight Saulle. Sean Samuel Ray Genesys Regional Medical Center . Emergency Medicine Grand Blanc, MI Brooke Army Medical Center 28 San Antonio, TX 25 Benefactor Summer 2009 School of Medicine Happenings Please Reserve Take a Seat My Seat Today! Elitsurs support the Campaign E“Take a Seat” campaign Thanks to many of our donors r. Yoram Elitsur and his wife, Esther, have The Take A Seat Campaign began in 1998 who have given $1,000 to endow continued their support of the Take a to help generate funds to enhance medical the “Take a Seat Campaign,” the School of Medicine’s DSeat Campaign at the Joan C. Edwards education and provide upgrades to the technology Educational Technology Fund. School of Medicine through the purchase of a in the Harless Auditorium. The auditorium David N. Bailey, Assistant Dean, third seat in the Harless Auditorium. has 210 seats and so far, 91 have been sold. Continuing Medical Education, The Elitsurs most recent gift is in memory of Thanks to donors who have given $1,000 for will utilize the funds from Yoram’s brother, Rafi Elitsur (1949-2007). Past each seat, the School of Medicine’s Educational the endowment to integrate o GIFT. Yes, I/we want to reserve ___ seat(s) in the Harless Auditorium. gifts have memorialized Elitsur’s father, Itzhak Technology Fund has allowed David N. Bailey, the continuing education conference rooms with the Please find my payment enclosed for $ ______. Elitsur (1921-98), and his mother, Rivka Elitsur. Assistant Dean, Continuing Medical Education, Harless Auditorium audio visual “The base for the Jewish faith is summarized to implement a continuing medical education capabilities and add bluetooth in the Ten Commandments,” Yoram Elitsur said. database development upgrade, and enhance the technology. o PLEDGE. Yes, I/we want to reserve ___ seat(s) in the Harless Auditorium. “This includes the Fifth Commandment, ‘Honor document camera on the podium in the Harless I/we pledge a total of $ ______to be paid over _____ years thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be Auditorium. The upcoming projects are to expand There are still seats available and long upon the land which the LORD thy God the auditorium public address system and to we ask you to join others from (maximum time is three years). the Marshall “family” in taking a giveth thee.” As a growing child, my parents electronically integrate the auditorium projection seat in the Harless Auditorium. o American Express o Discover o Visa o MasterCard have taught me that education is the key to options with two conference rooms. When you make your pledge, success in life. Considering these basic values, the school will inscribe a brass I found that the best way to honor my parents plaque to be placed on the back Card Number ______Expiration Date ______and family memories would be to carve their of a seat. It’s a great way to name on a chair that stays permanently in the recognize a graduate, remember Signature ______or honor a loved one, and show Harless Auditorium. This way I know that their your support for the School Name(s) ______memories are remembered forever at a place of Medicine. where the spirit of education is always there. Address ______“At the same time, it gives me the Your generous gift will enable opportunity to contribute proudly to the the School of Medicine to City, State, Zip Code ______Marshall University School of Medicine, a place maintain and enhance its cutting- edge technological support for Phone (H) ______(W) ______that constantly teaches the students excellence health sciences education. and human compassion,” Elitsur added. Email ______Elitsur, who is the section chief of pediatric Remember, your gift of $1,000 gastroenterology at the Joan C. Edwards School of For each plaque, you may use three lines with 35 characters per line maximum, may be paid over as many as Medicine, is a graduate of the Haddasha Medical three years and is tax deductible. including any punctuation marks and blank spaces. Please print clearly below. School, in Jerusalem, Israel. He received post-graduate For more information on the ______“Take a Seat Campaign,” please training at the Soroka Medical Center, Israel; call 304/691-1711 or toll-free ______Childrens Hospital of Buffalo, Buffalo, N.Y.; and the The Elitsurs - Esther and Dr. Yoram Elitsur celebrate with at 877/691-1600. Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, Mich. Elitsur started their daughter Rotem after receiving her white coat. ______with University Pediatrics August 1990. Rotem is a member of the SOM Class of 2012. Please make checks payable to MU Foundation, Inc. For additional plaques, please photocopy this form. The Elitsurs have four daughters and two of The School of Medicine retains the right to edit any copy that does not seem appropriate. For more information, please call the School of Medicine Office of Development and Alumni Affairs at 304/691- them have medical school ties. Noeet Elitsur, 1711 or toll-free at 877/691-1600. MD, is a graduate of the Class of 2008, and Rotem Elitsur just finished her first year and will 26 be in the Class of 2012. 27