Dan Sisto Speaks at Simon
On May 20, 2009, the Simon Medical Management program hosted Dan Sisto, president of the Healthcare Association of New York State, in Gleason Hall.
Steve Goldstein, C.E.O. of Strong Memorial and Highland Hospitals and former chairman of the board of H.A.N.Y.S., introduced Sisto, whose presentation focused on reforms of the health care industry on the horizon.
In addition to discussing the implications of reform for health care providers, Sisto shared his insights into the political processes driving reform.
There were more than 150 attendees at Sisto’s presentation and the subsequent networking reception, including alumni, students and faculty from Simon’s Medical Management and M.B.A. programs, as well as executives from local health care organizations. Sisto’s presentation can be viewed at: echo1.simon.rochester.edu:8080/ess/echo/presentation/3841eb4d-9ae0-4754-b73a-02aaee7f33c1
Lights! Camera! Medical Management!
The Medical Management program, in conjunction with Simon Marketing and Communications and Simon IT, is producing a video presentation to further enhance its marketing initiatives. Current and former students, as well as health care executives, have gone on camera to offer their perspectives on the benefits and rewards of the Simon Medical Management program. The video will be used at recruitment events, and selected clips will also be available to view on the Web site. Many thanks to those who participated.
Replace Yourself Recruiting Raffle: Garmin G.P.S. Giveaway
We were impressed and delighted with the response to the Replace Yourself Recruiting Raffle. Fourteen current and former students submitted the names of 18 prospective Medical Management Program students. The winner of the first draw was Matt Klapetzky, who exerted himself enthusiastically on the Program’s behalf.
In the second draw, three names were drawn from the list of submitters whose suggested recruits completed applications for the Medical Management program. Rory Doolan, Jaclyn Wilmarth, and yes, Matt Klapetzky, will each receive a G.P.S.
Finally, each submitter whose prospective student is accepted into the program and confirms her or his enrollment will receive a G.P.S.
Anna Lambert Profiled
The Rochester Business Journal recently profiled one of our alumni, Anna Lambert ’07. Lambert is associate director for cardiovascular nursing at the University Medical Center. She oversees more than 200 nurses who work with heart patients. She also is co-leader of a multidisciplinary group that has reduced the infection rate by more than 50 percent for patients who have coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
Lambert began her nursing career at Strong Memorial Hospital in 1982, shortly after graduating from Monroe Community College. She graduated summa cum laude from the School of Nursing in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science degree.
In the R.B.J. article, Dr. Brad Berk, C.E.O. of the Medical Center, said, “Anna is a nurse and a leader who is regarded highly for her analytical and mentoring skills and her ability to communicate and inspire collaboration and high performance.”
Graduates Elected to Beta Gamma Sigma
Four of our graduating students were elected to Beta Gamma Sigma, the national business honor society. Congratulations to Tom Cesarz, Cathy Hain, Kristy Monzcynski and Mark Orlando. They join Class of 2007 electees Joanne Cianci, Christopher D’Angelo, George Drugas and Jamie Kerr, and 2008’s Barbara Dailey, Kerri Klajbor and Laurie Riley.
Graduation Party Held
We recognized the achievements of our third graduating class with a celebration on June 9. Over 60 people, including graduates, their families, friends and employers attended the party in Schlegel Hall. Dean Mark Zupan offered his congratulations to the graduates on behalf of the Simon School, and Strong Memorial Hospital C.O.O. Kathy Parrinello graciously stood in for injured U.R.M.C. C.E.O. Dr. Brad Berk. Congratulations to the Class of 2009.
Alumni Promotions and News
Sandi Cain-Hoffman ’08 left the University of Rochester last year for a new opportunity at Jewish Senior Life as their medical practice manager. Sandi says it’s been a great opportunity to use her new degree and her years of experience to benefit a growing practice.
Steve Iadorola ’08 has been promoted to administrator in the Medical Center’s Department of Neurology and the Unit of Neuroimmunology. Since graduation, Julie Van Renssalaer Maneen ’07 has been promoted to director of clinical employer support at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and was married on May 24, 2008, to Frank Maneen, sales manager at Excellus.
Anna Lambert ’07 was awarded the Rochester Business Journal’s Healthcare Achievement Award in the Nurse category.
Since graduation, Rosemary-Ziemba Ball ’07 has been pursuing her M.B.A. at Simon, and has become the laboratory manager at Highland Hospital. She reports that the job is challenging and interesting, and that she uses many of the skills acquired from the Medical Management Program. She expects to complete her M.B.A. in 2010.
Melissa Murray ’09 has recently been appointed administrative assistant in the new Outpatient Surgery Center opening at the University’s new Sawgrass facility.
Fred Borelli ’07 is now clinical administrator in the Department of Surgery at Yale University.
Ajay Malhotra, M.D. ’09 has finished his fellowship at the University of Rochester Medical Center and taken a faculty appointment at Yale University. He is also looking into the M.B.A. Health Care Leadership program at Yale Business School.
Andrea Pellegrino ’09 has been promoted to research program manager for the Alzheimer's Disease Care, Research and Education Program at the Medical Center.
Rory Doolan ’08 is now associate project coordinator in the Clinical Trials Coordinator Center at the Medical Center.
Barbara Dailey ’08 has left Rochester and is putting her nursing and management skills to work as a consultant in Florida.
Lisa Melchiorre, R.N. ’07 has also left Rochester to be site administrator for the Finger Lakes Surgery Center in Geneva.
George Drugas, M.D. ’07 is now at Seattle Children’s Hospital as associate professor; clinical director of surgical inpatient units; director, quality improvement, surgical services; and coordinator, Department of Surgery.
Lisa Pfeifer ’07 is now manager of quality initiatives at the Monroe Plan for Medical Care, where she oversees the Prenatal Plan and initiatives related to performance on reportable quality measures.
Allyson Borrino ’09 credits the Medical Management Program for her promotion to director of the Athletic Training Clinic Program. This is a newly-created position in the Department of Sports Medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
Contact Info:
Sam Ogie, Director Health Sciences Programs Simon Graduate School of Business University of Rochester 3-110G Carol Simon Hall Rochester, N.Y. 14627 (585) 273-1650 [email protected]
Mike Weidner, Assistant Director for Marketing Health Sciences Programs Simon Graduate School of Business University of Rochester Rochester, N.Y. 14627 (585) 229-5702 [email protected]
Kate Walsh, Administrator Health Sciences Programs Simon Graduate School of Business University of Rochester 3-110J Carol Simon Hall Rochester, N.Y. 14627 (585) 273-1645 [email protected]