068FY17Q3 NCC GME Gradprog2017 Rev 060617.Indd 1 6
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
068FY17Q3 NCC GME GradProg2017 rev 060617.indd 1 6/6/17 12:03 PM 068FY17Q3 NCC GME GradProg2017 rev 060617.indd 2 6/6/17 12:03 PM National Capital Area Joint Service Graduation Ceremony For National Capital Consortium Medical Corps, Interns, Residents, and Fellows National Capital Consortium Dental Corps and Pharmacy Residents Health and Business Administration Residents Healthcare Administration Residents Colonel Michael S. Heimall, Medical Service Corps, U.S. Army Director Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Member, National Capital Consortium Board of Directors Arthur L. Kellermann, M.D., M.P.H. Professor and Dean, F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Chairman, National Capital Consortium Board of Directors Jerri Curtis, M.D. Designated Institutional Official Executive Director, National Capital Consortium Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Commander Robert A. Liotta, Medical Corps, U.S. Navy Director for Education Training and Research Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Colonel Clifton E. Yu, Medical Corps, U.S. Army Director, Graduate Medical Education Walter Reed National Military Medical Center 068FY17Q3 NCC GME GradProg2017 rev 060617.indd 3 6/6/17 12:03 PM Program of Events Academic Procession Arrival of the Official Party Rendering of Honors (Guests, please stand) Presentation of Colors...............................Uniformed Services University Tri-Service Color Guard “National Anthem”...............................................................................The United States Navy Band Invocation..........................................................................................LTC Allen W. Staley, CHC, USA Chaplain Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Opening Remarks/......................................................................COL Michael S. Heimall, MS, USA Introduction of Speaker Director Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Graduation Address..................................................................RDML Ronny L. Jackson, MC, USN Physician to the President The White House Presentation of Awards/...............................................................COL Michael S. Heimall, MS, USA Conferring of Director Graduation Certificates Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Benediction........................................................................................LTC Allen W. Staley, CHC, USA Chaplain Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Departure of Official Party Recessional............................................................................................The United States Navy Band 068FY17Q3 NCC GME GradProg2017 rev 060617.indd 4 6/6/17 12:03 PM Rear Admiral Ronny L. Jackson Physician to the President The White House A native of Levelland, Texas, Rear Adm. Ronny L. Jackson graduated from Texas A&M University in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology. He then went on to attend medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch, graduating in 1995 with his Doctor of Medicine. He began his active duty naval service in 1995 at the Portsmouth Naval Medical Center in Virginia, where he completed his internship in transitional medicine. After completing his first year of residency training in 1996, he went on to become the honor graduate of the Navy’s Undersea Medical Officer Program in Groton, Connecticut. Uniquely qualified in submarine and hyperbaric medicine, his subsequent operational assignments included: instructor at the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center in Panama City, Florida; Det. officer in charge and diving medical officer at Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 8 in Sigonella, Italy; and diving safety officer at the Naval Safety Center in Norfolk. In 2001, Jackson returned to Portsmouth Naval Medical Center to begin his residency in emergency medicine, finishing at the top of his class and receiving the honor graduate designation. Upon completing his residency in 2004, he was assigned as clinical faculty in the Emergency Medicine Residency Program at the Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia. In 2005 he joined the 2nd Marines, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. From there he deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom as the emergency medicine physician in charge of resuscitative medicine for a forward deployed Surgical Shock Trauma Platoon in Taqaddum, Iraq. In 2006, while still in Iraq, Jackson was selected as a White House physician. Since arriving at the White House, he has directed the Executive Health Care for the President’s Cabinet and Senior Staff, served as physician supervisor for the Camp David Presidential Retreat, held the position of Physician to the White House, and led the White House Medical Unit as its Director. He has served as White House Physician during the past three administrations, and was the appointed Physician to the President for President Barack Obama. He currently serves as the appointed Physician to the President for President Donald J. Trump. His awards include, the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal (four awards), the Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal (three awards), as well as other individual, unit and campaign awards. He is also designated as a Diving and Undersea Medical Officer, Naval Parachutist, Fleet Marine Force Warfare Qualified Officer, and Submarine Warfare Qualified Medical Officer. Jackson is a board certified diplomate of the American Board of Emergency Medicine and is designated as a fellow of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine. He currently holds faculty clinical appointments with the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and the Harvard School of Medicine affiliated Beth Israel Deaconess Disaster Medicine Fellowship Program. 068FY17Q3 NCC GME GradProg2017 rev 060617.indd 5 6/6/17 12:03 PM Awards Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Outstanding Intern Award LT Sean A. Lacey, MC, USN, Transitional Year The outstanding intern is selected by the intern program directors. These individuals are judged to have the best academic performance, compassion for patients and outstanding interpersonal skills. Lieutenant Neil Holland Award LT Serennah E. Harding, MC, USN, Internal Medicine The Lieutenant Niel Holland award is presented annually to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center house staff Member who best exemplifies excellence in teaching and humanitarianism, ability as a clinician, instructor, counselor and mentor voted on by the intern class. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Outstanding Faculty Award CPT Adam M. Barelski, MC, USA, Internal Medicine This award is presented annually to the staff physician who is voted by the current intern class to be the most outstanding physician, teacher and role model. The award is based on the physician’s demonstrated abilities as a clinician instructor, counselor and mentor. General Graves B. Erskine Award Resident: CPT Anton Vlasov, MC, USA, Ophthalmology Fellow: LCDR Mae Wu Healy, MC, USN, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility The General Graves B. Erskine award is presented annually to the outstanding resident and fellow as determined by a selection committee. These awards are sponsored by Mrs. Graves B. Erskine in the name of her husband, General Graves Blanchard Erskine, who served in both World War I and World War II. He commanded the 3rd Marine Division in Iwo Jima and the 1st and 3rd Marine Division at Camp Pendleton and later served as Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic. Major General Lewis A. Mologne Award LCDR William A. Cronin, MC, USN, Anesthesiology The Lewis A. Mologne Award is given in memory of Major General Lewis Aspey Mologne, the first West Point graduate to become a General Officer in the Army Medical Department. His 35 year career was marked by an outstanding demonstration of commitment to the care of patients, and a deep sense of loyalty to his country, the US Army and his fellow soldiers. He showed the greatest respect for truth, honesty and dedication in the practice of medicine. The award is given annually to physician in training who exemplifies these characteristics. The award is given by the Lewis A. Mologne trust of the Henry M. Jackson Foundation. 068FY17Q3 NCC GME GradProg2017 rev 060617.indd 6 6/6/17 12:03 PM Vice Admiral James A. Zimble Award COL Jeffrey A. Mikita, MC, USA, Critical Care Medicine The Vice Admiral James A. Zimble Award is presented to recognize the Program Director whose contribution, dedication and interest in teaching have significantly supported the WRNMMC Graduate Medical Education Program. In addition to teaching, all candidates for consideration of the Vice Admiral Zimble award must have demonstrated scholarly activities including publications, invited lectures, membership and/or fellowship in national/international societies. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Staff Physician Teacher of the Year CAPT Gregory H. Gorman, MC, USN, Pediatrics This award is presented annually to the outstanding faculty member of the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s graduate medical education programs. The recipient of this award, selected by a committee of program chairs and house officers, is felt to best demonstrate the attributes of a knowledgeable, accomplished clinician, a dedicated and tireless instructor, and a principled, compassionate leader. Lieutenant General Claire L. Chennault