Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences “Learning to Care for Those in Harm’s Way”
35th Commencement Exercises
Saturday, the Seventeenth of May · Two Thousand Fourteen
The Mace
he mace was a weapon of war originating with the loaded club and stone Thammer of primitive man. Although it continued to be used as a weapon through the Middle Ages, during this period it also became symbolic as an ornament representing power. Sergeants-at-Arms, who were guards of kings and other high officials, carried a mace to protect their monarch during processions. By the 14th century, the mace had become more ceremonial in use and was decorated with jewels and precious metals, losing its war-club appearance. Three hundred years later, the mace was used solely as a symbol of authority. The mace is used during sessions of legislative assemblies such as the U.S. House of Representatives, where it is placed to the right of the Speaker. More frequently, maces are seen at university commencements and convocations, exemplifying knowledge as power.
The USU mace was a glorious gift from the Honorable Sam Nixon, MD, past chairman of the Board of Regents, and his wife, Elizabeth. The mace was used for the first time at the 1995 commencement ceremony. It is handcrafted in sterling silver and carries the seal of the university along with the emblems of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Public Health Service. The university seal and service emblems are superimposed on the earth’s globe to symbolize the worldwide mission of the university and its graduates.
Carrying the mace this year is Staff Sergeant TaMikka Lewis. Staff Sergeant Lewis was selected as Service Member of the Quarter for July through September 2013 and subsequently selected for Service Member of the Year for 2013. An Academics NCO within the Department of Military and Emergency Medicine, she is also the Army element’s Master Resilience Trainer and Retention NCO. Staff Sergeant Lewis’ awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (2 Oak Leaf Clusters), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal (6 OLC), Army Good Conduct Medal (4 Knots), National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 2), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Multinational Force and Observers Medal (Numeral 2), Basic Recruiter Badge-Silver (2 Gold Stars), and the Army Superior Unit Award (2 OLC).
i DAR Constitution Hall
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), founded in 1890, is a volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to keeping America strong by promoting patriotism, preserving U.S. history and supporting education programs. DAR has honored and aided veterans since the organization began.
Constitution Hall, owned by the DAR and originally built in 1929 to house its annual convention, is a registered National Historic Landmark.
Encompassing an entire downtown city block, DAR National Headquarters houses one of the nation’s premier genealogical libraries, one of the foremost collections of pre-industrial American decorative arts, Washington’s largest concert hall, and an extensive collection of early American manuscripts and imprints. With a seating capacity of 3,702, DAR Constitution Hall hosts a variety of events including concerts, speakers, films, graduations, corporate events, award ceremonies, television productions and gala dinners.
Each year, more than 600,000 people pass through the doors of DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C.
The History of Academic Regalia
Like most American universities, USU borrows academic regalia traditions from the earliest students at the oldest schools. Reaching back to the 12th century, medieval scholars wore cloaks with hoods because it was the simplest and most effective way to stay warm in the unheated stone buildings that functioned as the first scholarly venues. It is not certain if the ritual was a survival of ecclesiastical virtue or civilian fashion, but regular wearing of the gown, hood and cap persisted through the ages.
Moving into the 14th century, modest virtue forbade “excess in apparel” and universities like Oxford and Cambridge prescribed the wearing of long gowns as part of ordinary academic life. Though European universities wielded much control, even to the extent of minor details, there was great diversity among learning academies. In fact, American universities were the first to implement finite systems regulating cut, style, material and color assignment for academic regalia.
ii Academic Regalia Today
The Hood
Twenty-first century academic regalia have transcended their austere roots, particularly the hood, which is quite spectacular. At USU, the hood beautifully apposes school colors: purple and gold, lending color and vibrancy to commencement ceremonies. Velvet trim—green, blue, apricot or salmon pink— resides along the edge and varies according to individual fields of learning.
The Gown
The master’s gown at USU is black and untrimmed with long, oblong sleeves, open at the wrist. The doctor’s gown—black like the master’s—has wide, bell-shaped sleeves and the front is faced with panels of velvet with three bars across each sleeve. The panels and crossbars are the colors agreeing with the binding or edging of the hood: green for medicine, apricot for nursing, lilac for dentistry, blue for doctorates of philosophy and salmon pink for graduates of public health. Faculty members participating in commencement exercises wear the university robe or the clothing of their alma mater. USU’s President, Dr. Charles Rice, wears the university’s gown.
The Cap
On the cap—in the shape of a square mortarboard or soft tam—hang tassels. These threads are fashioned to coordinate with the velvet trim of the hood and the paneling and crossbar of the doctor’s gown. As degrees are conferred, students often move their tassels from the right to the left side; symbolizing the accomplishment of one of life’s great milestones.
iii The Official Degree Colors
The proud traditions of academic regalia exist at universities across the United States. The color table below distinguishes academic regalia as codified by the American Council on Education as follows:
Agriculture ...... Maize Arts, Letters, Humanities ...... White Commerce, Accountancy, Business ...... Drab Dentistry ...... Lilac Economics...... Copper Education ...... Light Blue Engineering ...... Orange Fine Arts, including Architecture ...... Brown Forestry ...... Russet Journalism...... Crimson Law ...... Purple Library Science ...... Lemon Medicine ...... Green Music ...... Pink Nursing ...... Apricot Oratory (Speech) ...... Silver Gray Pharmacy ...... Olive Green Philosophy ...... Dark Blue Physical Education ...... Sage Green Public Administration, including Foreign Service . . . .Peacock Blue Public Health ...... Salmon Pink Science ...... Golden Yellow Social Work ...... Citron Theology ...... Scarlet Veterinary Science...... Gray
iv Abbreviations
United States Army Ranks United States Navy and/or United States Public Health GEN ...... General Service Ranks LTG ...... Lieutenant General MG ...... Major General ADM ...... Admiral BG...... Brigadier General VADM. . . . . Vice Admiral COL ...... Colonel RADM . . . .Rear Admiral LTC ...... Lieutenant Colonel RDML . . . . Rear Admiral (Lower half) MAJ...... Major CAPT . . . . . Captain CPT...... Captain CDR ...... Commander 1LT ...... First Lieutenant LCDR . . . . . Lieutenant Commander 2LT ...... Second Lieutenant LT ...... Lieutenant LTJG ...... Lieutenant Junior Grade ENS ...... Ensign
United States Air Force Ranks United States Marine Corps Ranks
Gen ...... General Gen ...... General Lt Gen . . . . .Lieutenant General LtGen . . . . . Lieutenant General Maj Gen. . . . Major General MGen . . . . . Major General Brig Gen . . . Brigadier General BGen ...... Brigadier General Col ...... Colonel Col ...... Colonel Lt Col . . . . .Lieutenant Colonel LtCol . . . . . Lieutenant Colonel Maj ...... Major Maj ...... Major Capt ...... Captain Capt ...... Captain 1st Lt . . . . . First Lieutenant 1 Lt ...... First Lieutenant 2nd Lt . . . . . Second Lieutenant 2d Lt ...... Second Lieutenant
Services and Corps Abbreviations
USA ...... United States Army SP ...... Medical Specialist USN ...... United States Navy Corps USAF...... United States Air Force MS/MSC . . Medical Service Corps USMC . . . . . United States Marine Corps NC ...... Nurse Corps USPHS . . . . United States Public Health VC ...... Veterinary Corps Service DC ...... Dental Corps AN...... Army Nurse Corps BSC ...... Biomedical Sciences Corps CHC ...... Chaplain Corps JA/JAG . . . . Judge Advocate General Corps MC ...... Medical Corps
v Program of Events
I PRELUDE United States Marine Band, “The President’s Own”
II ACADEMIC PROCESSIONAL Sergeant-at-Arms SSG TaMikka Lewis, USA
FACULTy MARSHALS F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine Robert M. Friedman, MD and Terrill Tops, Maj, USAF, MC
Daniel K. Inouye Graduate School of Nursing Shawna Greiner, Lt Col, USAF, NC and Catherine Ling, PhD, FNP-BC
Postgraduate Dental College Kathleen McNally, COL, DC, USA and Matthew Miller, CDR, DC, USN
III WELCOME AND PRESENTATION OF COLORS Kevin Glasz Col, USAF, MSC Brigade Commander
IV NATIONAL ANTHEM United States Marine Band
V INVOCATION Christopher S. Martin LCDR, CHC, USN Brigade Chaplain
VI COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Jessica L. Wright Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness
VII PRESENTATION OF BOARD OF REGENTS AWARDS Ronald R. Blanck, DO LTG, MC, USA (Ret) Chairman, USU Board of Regents vi Daniel K. Inouye Graduate School of Nursing Founded 1993
VIII ESPRIT DE CORPS AWARD Ada Sue Hinshaw, PhD, RN Dean, Graduate School of Nursing (GSN) and Michelle L. Munroe, LTC, AN, USA Commandant/Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
IX FACULTy AWARDS Dean Hinshaw
X PRESENTATION OF THE GRADUATING CLASS Dean Hinshaw
XI CONFERRING OF GRADUATE NURSING DEGREES Charles L. Rice, MD President, USU and Dean Hinshaw
F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine Founded 1972
XII FACULTy AWARD Eleanor S. Metcalf, PhD Associate Dean for Graduate Education
XIII PRESENTATION OF THE GRADUATING CLASS Dean Metcalf
XIV CONFERRING OF GRADUATE DEGREES President Rice and Arthur L. Kellermann, MD, MPH Dean, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine
XV ESPRIT DE CORPS AWARD Dean Kellermann
XVI FACULTy AWARDS Dean Kellermann
vii XVII PRESENTATION OF THE GRADUATING CLASS Dean Kellermann
XVIII ADMINISTRATION OF THE HIPPOCRATIC OATH Dean Kellermann
XIX CONFERRING OF MEDICAL DEGREES President Rice and Dean Kellermann
XX SERVICE SONGS United States Marine Band
XXI PROMOTION CEREMONy AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE
Richard W. Thomas MG, MC, USA Director, Defense Health Agency Healthcare Operations Directorate
C. Forrest Faison, III RADM, MC, USN Deputy Surgeon General of the United States Navy
Thomas W. Travis Lt Gen, USAF, MC Surgeon General of the United States Air Force
Boris D. Lushniak RADM, USPHS Acting Surgeon General of the United States
XXII ALUMNI WELCOME Leon Moores COL, MC, USA (Ret) President, USU Alumni Association
XXIII BENEDICTION Chaplain Martin
XXIV ACADEMIC RECESSIONAL
viii COMMENCEMENT 2014 GUEST SPEAKER
Jessica L. (Garfola) Wright
Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness
Jessica L. (Garfola) Wright was selected to serve as Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness on January 1, 2013. Previously, she was confirmed as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs on May 24, 2012.
She is the senior policy advisor to the Secretary of Defense on recruitment, career development, pay and benefits for 1.4 million active duty military personnel, 1.1 million Guard and Reserve personnel, 680,000 DoD civilians, and is responsible for overseeing the overall state of military readiness.
Mrs. Wright retired as a Major General in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Her distinguished 35-year career of military service culminated in her final assignment as Adjutant General of Pennsylvania and commander of the Pennsylvania National Guard. In this State of Pennsylvania Cabinet-level position, she was responsible for command, control and supervision of all Air and Army National Guard units allocated to the state of Pennsylvania, six state-owned veterans’ homes, and programs for Pennsylvania’s one million veterans. Prior to this assignment, she also served as the Deputy Adjutant General for the Army.
Mrs. Wright began her military career as an enlistee in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard in 1975, after graduating from Alderson Broaddus College with a bachelor’s degree in social work. She also holds a master’s degree in management from Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri.
She attended the Women’s Army Corps Officer Orientation/Officer Candidate School at Fort McClellan, Alabama. She attended the Officer Rotary Wing Aviator Course at Fort Rucker, Alabama, and became the first female Army aviator in the Army National Guard. Mrs. Wright is a graduate of the CH-47 Aviator Qualification Course, CH-54 Aviator Qualification Course, and a graduate of the Army War College Military Fellowship at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington, DC.
Furthermore, Mrs. Wright was an assistant professor of military science at Georgia Southern College, commanded the 28th Division at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, and was the first female maneuver brigade commander in the Army.
1 DANIEL K. INOUyE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF NURSING
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING CLASS OF 2014 OFFICERS
President MAJ Rick Larango, AN, USA
Vice President MAJ Kelley Togiola, AN, USA
Family Nurse Practitioner Program Class Leader CPT Rhonda Leary, AN, USA
Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Program Class Leader MAJ Duane Zaricor, AN, USA
ADULT GERONTOLOGy PERIOPERATIVE CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST PROGRAM
* CPT Scott Coleman, AN, USA
* MAJ Dahlia Pacheco, AN, USA
* CPT Jose Rodriguez, AN, USA
* MAJ Duane Zaricor, AN, USA
FAMILy NURSE PRACTITIONER PROGRAM
* Capt Jason Blair, USAF, NC
* Capt Randall Hicks, USAF, NC
* LCDR Carolyn Howard, NC, USN
* Maj Christopher Kelly, USAF, NC
* Capt Jana McBurney, USAF, NC
* Capt Daniel Queen, USAF, NC
* LCDR Jennifer Studer, NC, USN
2 * LT Devin Thomas, NC, USN
Capt June yi, USAF, NC
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHy
Gwen Hosey, MS, ANP-C Dissertation: “Association of Socioeconomic Position and Demographic Characteristics with Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors and Healthcare Access among Adults living in Pohnpei” Major Advisor: Sandra C. Garmon Bibb, DNSc, CAPT, NC, USN (Ret)
* Carol Stocks, MSN, RN Dissertation: “The Independent and Interactive Effects of Federally Qualified Health Centers and Medicaid on Potentially Preventable Hospitalizations” Major Advisor: Sandra C. Garmon Bibb, DNSc, CAPT, NC, USN (Ret)
* Keith Essen, MSN, RN Dissertation: “Factors Influencing Patient Safety Culture: Testing a Structural Equation Model” Major Advisor: Patricia Hinton Walker, PhD, RN
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING CLASS OF 2013 GRADUATES NURSE ANESTHESIA PROGRAM December 2013
Nurse Anesthesia Program Class Leader LCDR Kenneth Folsom, NC, USN
CPT Rachel Blanton, AN, USA
LT Johanna Carlson, NC, USN
* LT Roger Cason, NC, USN
* LT Anthony Duran, NC, USN
* LT Danny Eason, NC, USN
LCDR Kenneth Folsom, NC, USN
3 Capt Steven Gautreaux, USAF, NC
* LT Elisabeth Holmes, NC, USN
LT Andy Keller, NC, USN
CPT Caprice Knight-Johnson, AN, USA
LT Henry Lang, NC, USN
* LT Andy Lum, NC, USN
* LT Gissella Martinez, NC, USN
* LT Thomas Matella Jr, NC, USN
* LT Matthew Moore, NC, USN
LT Aaron Nikolaus, NC, USN
* LT Wendyaline Philip-Cyprien, NC, USN
LT Jacqueline Price, NC, USN
LT Marko Radakovic, NC, USN
* Capt Nicholas Reeder, USAF, NC
* LT Kristy Rodriguez, USPHS
* LT Shannan Rotruck, NC, USN
* LT Nathaniel Schwartz, NC, USN
* Capt Teisha St Rose, USAF, NC
* LT Lauren Suszan, NC, USN
Capt Nicole Turner, USAF, NC
Capt Brian Wienhoff, USAF, NC
* Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
4 F. EDWARD HéBERT SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
GRADUATE DEGREES IN THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES AND PUBLIC HEALTH
2013-2014 ACADEMIC YEAR
MASTER OF HEALTH ADMINISTRATION AND POLICy
Maj Calvin J. Anderson, USAF, BSC Medical Education and Training Center, Ft. Sam Houston, TX
LT Anna Elisa P. Lacanilao, MSC, USN Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth VA
LTJG Matthew J. Miles, MSC, USN Naval Hospital, Beaufort, SC
LT Ryan P. O’Neil, MSC, USN Naval Hospital, Guam
CMDR Mark Andrew Page, Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Next position not yet determined
ENS Christopher Douglas Parsell, MSC, USN Navy Medicine Professional Development Center, Bethesda, MD
LTJG Merson Reyes, MSC, USN Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, VA
LTJG Luke C. Richmond, MSC, USN Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD
Capt Shane E. Slade, USAF, MSC 6th Medical Support Squadron, MacDill AFB, FL
ENS Neville Sean Willoughby, MSC, USN Navy Medicine Professional Development Center, Bethesda, MD
Capt Grant Warren Wisner, USAF, MSC 559th Medical Group Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX
5 MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH
LCdr Kirsten Rae McDonald Barnes, CAF Canadian Forces Health Services Group Headquarters, Canada
LCDR Shannon Renee Blackmer, MC, USN Next position not yet determined
CDR Han Quang Bui, MC, USN Naval Medical Clinic, Quantico, VA
CPT Jonathan D. Claassen, MC, USA Health Services Command, Ft. Hood, TX
LT David Dar, USPHS Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD
Maj Jessica Lloyd Dees, USAF, BSC Next position not yet determined
LCDR Tai Anh Do, MC, USN Naval Hospital, Okinawa, Japan
Lt Col An Thuy Duong, USAF, MC Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH
CPT Sara Ruth Hegge, MC, USA Next position not yet determined
LCDR Richard S. Langton, MC, USN Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, North Chicago, IL
CPT Branden Marie Maxwell, VC, USA U.S. Army Laboratory Animal Residency Program, Washington, DC
LCDR Elexis Camille McBee, MC, USN Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA
Maj Francois Melancon, CAF Canadian Armed Forces Health Services Headquarters, Canada
LTJG Christopher Q. Murr, MSC, USN Next position not yet determined
6 LCDR Cameron J. L. Nelson, MC, USN Naval Hospital, Yokosuka, Japan
CPT Nathalie D. Paolino, MC, USA Next position not yet determined
MAJ Jasmine Chanel Peterson-Ware, AN, USA Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Aberdeen, MD
Lt Col Anh Tuan Pham, USAF, MC Next position not yet determined
CPT Rachel Maylinda Romaine, MC, USA Next position not yet determined
CDR Marlene L. Sanchez, MC, USN Next position not yet determined
CPT Kamala J. Santos, VC, USA U.S. Army Laboratory Animal Residency Program, Washington, DC
Col Darlene Peggy Smallman, USAF, MC Next position not yet determined
MASTER OF TROPICAL MEDICINE & HyGIENE
LCDR Ashley Jackson, MC, USN Next position not yet determined
CAPT Annette Marie Von Thun, MC, USN Naval Environmental and Preventive Medicine Unit – 6, Pearl Harbor, HI
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH
CPT Raushan Abdus-Salaam, MS, USA Department of Preventive Medicine and Biometrics Thesis Title: “Determining if Non-duty Hour Noise Exposures Contribute to the Risk of Noise- induced Hearing Loss Aboard Navy Aircraft Carriers” Major Advisor: CDR Michael Stevens, MSC, USN
7 LT William T. Eickmeyer, MSC, USN Department of Preventive Medicine and Biometrics Thesis Title: “Characterization of Chemical By-Products Released During Combustion of Commercially Available Metofluthrin-Impregnated Mosquito Coils” Major Advisor: CDR Michael Stevens, MSC, USN
MAJ Erin J. Johnson-Kanapathy, MS, USA Department of Preventive Medicine and Biometrics Thesis Title: “Quantification of Hydrogen Cyanide at Low Temperature CS Dispersal” Major Advisor: CDR Michael Stevens, MSC, USN
LT Merrick Sinclair Pettebone, MSC, USN Department of Preventive Medicine and Biometrics Thesis Title: “Characterization of Transfluthrin Emissions Over Time in an Enclosed Space, Over a Range of Discrete Temperatures” Major Advisor: CDR Michael Stevens, MSC, USN
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Jennifer Lee Bakalar Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology Thesis Title: A“ Comparative Study of United States Service Members with and without a History of Patient Hospitalization on Post-Deployment Trauma, Depression, and Hazardous Alcohol Use Symptoms” Major Advisor: Marjan Ghahramanlou Holloway, PhD
1st Lt Edny Joseph Bryant, USAF, MSC Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology Thesis Title: “The Relationship Among Perceived Stress, Food Choice, and Body Mass Index in Military Personnel” Major Advisor: Marian Tanofsky-Kraff, PhD
LT Brendan J. Finton, MSC, USN Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology Thesis Title: “High Intensity Focused Ultrasound: A Novel Model of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury” Major Advisor: Neil E. Grunberg, PhD
LT Nicole Shin-Jeong Kang, MSC, USN Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology Thesis Title: “Abstinence-induced Decrements in Attention Predict Outcome in Cigarette Smoking Cessation” Major Advisor: Andrew J. Waters, PhD
8 Lindsay E. Reinhardt Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology Thesis Title: “Cognitive and Emotional Function after Traumatic Brain Injury: An FMRI Investigation” Major Advisor: Mark Ettenhofer, PhD
Nicole A. Steele Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology Thesis Title: “The Prevention of Pediatric Obesity During Pregnancy: A Pilot Study” Major Advisor: Andrew J. Waters, PhD
LTJG Marcus R. VanSickle, MSC, USN Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology Thesis Title: “Opinions On Suicide and Perceived Barriers to Care in a Sample of United States Marine Non-Commissioned Officers: Implications for Future Frontline Supervisors’ Suicide Prevention Training Program” Major Advisor: Marjan Ghahramanlou Holloway, PhD
2nd Lt Andrea Frances Weiss, USAF, MSC Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology Thesis Title: “Family Structure, Psychosocial Factors, and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in the NHLBI CARDIA Study” Major Advisor: David S. Krantz, PhD
DOCTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Carmen Mundaca Shah Department of Preventive Medicine and Biometrics Thesis Title: “A Best Practices Model For Implementing Successful Electronic Disease Surveillance Systems: Insights from Peru and Around the Globe” Major Advisor: Ronald Gimble, PhD
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHy
Sandra Lynn Bixler Emerging Infectious Diseases Graduate Program Thesis Title: “Intracellular Signaling Defects Contribute to Th17 Dysregulation During HIV Infection” Major Advisor: Joseph Mattapallil, DVM, PhD
9 MAJ John Edward Buonora, AN, USA Neuroscience Graduate Program Thesis Title: “Development of a Traumatic Brain Injury Assessment Score Using Novel Biomarkers Discovered through Autoimmune Profiling” Major Advisor: Gregory P. Mueller, PhD
Luis Alberto Pow Sang Carretero Molecular and Cell Biology Graduate Program Thesis Title: “Novel ‘Humanized’ Mice to Test Therapeutics for Human Type-1 Diabetes” Major Advisor: Teodor D. Brumeanu, MD
LTC Jennifer Lynn Coyner, AN, USA Neuroscience Graduate Program Thesis Title: “Differential Expression of Phosphorylated Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase (pMAPK) in the Lateral Amygdala of Mice Selectively Bred for High and Low Fear” Major Advisor: Luke Johnson, PhD
Alyssa D. Flora Molecular and Cell Biology Graduate Program Thesis Title: “Models of Ricin Intoxication Through the Gastrointestinal Tract and Attempts to Develop Therapeutics for Intracellular Delivery of Anti-Ricin Antibodies” Major Advisor: Alison D. O’Brien, PhD
Ellen Christine Mueller Fox Emerging Infectious Diseases Graduate Program Thesis Title: “Mechanisms of Immune Regulation in Helminth Infections and Allergen- specific Immunotherapy” Major Advisor: Edward Mitre, MD
Deborah Lynn Fusco Emerging Infectious Diseases Graduate Program Thesis Title: “The Role of the Hendra Virus and Nipah Virus Attachment Glycoproteins in Receptor Binding and Antibody Neutralization” Major Advisor: Christopher C. Broder, PhD
MAJ Joseph J. Hout, MS, USA Department of Preventive Medicine and Biometrics Thesis Title: “O-Chlorobenzylidene Malononitrile (CS Riot Control Agent) Exposures and Associated Acute Respiratory Illnesses in a United States Army Basic Combat Training Cohort” Major Advisor: Alex H. Stubner, PhD
10 Capt William Francis Kerst, USAF, BSC Department Medical and Clinical Psychology Thesis Title: “Attentional Retraining Administered to Cigarette Smokers in the Field: Effects On Attentional Bias, Craving, and Smoking” Major Advisor: Andrew J. Waters, PhD
Saurav Majumder Molecular and Cell Biology Graduate Program Thesis Title: “Small Subunits of Serine Palmitoyltransferase (ssSPTs) and their Physiological Roles” Major Advisor: Teresa M. Dunn, PhD
LCDR Nicholas James Martin, MSC, USN Department of Preventive Medicine and Biometrics Thesis Title: “Development of a Thermal Desorption Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Analysis Method for Airborne Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane” Major Advisor: Michael Stevens, PhD
Camden Elliott Matherne Department Medical and Clinical Psychology Thesis Title: “A Feasibility Study of Group Parent Training for the Prevention of Obesity (GPT-O) in African Americans” Major Advisor: Marian Tanofsky-Kraff, PhD
ENS Christopher Paul Morris, USPHS Emerging Infectious Diseases Graduate Program Thesis Title: “Evaluating Vaccine Candidates for Filariasis” Major Advisor: Edward Mitre, MD
CPT Justin Garner Mygatt, MC, USA Emerging Infectious Diseases Graduate Program Thesis Title: “Pathogenetic Influences of Human Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) in Prostate Cancer Progression” Major Advisor: Johnan Kaleeba, PhD
LT Mark David Peugeot, MSC, USN Department Medical and Clinical Psychology Thesis Title: “Predicting the Effectiveness in Presidential Support Personnel Selection through Psychological Personnel Testing” Major Advisor: David S. Krantz, PhD
11 Rachel Bella Ribeiro Plouffe Neuroscience Graduate Program Thesis Title: “Therapeutic Mechanisms for Cannabinoid-promoted Survival of Ogligodendrocytes” Major Advisor: Yumin Zhang, MD, PhD
Eric Michael Prager Neuroscience Graduate Program Thesis Title: “Nerve Agent-induced Status Epilepticus: From Seizure Onset to Long Lasting Pathology” Major Advisor: Maria Braga, DDS, PhD
Lisa Michelle Ranzenhofer Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology Thesis Title: “Identifying Mechanisms that Predict Loss of Control Eating Using Ecological Momentary Assessment” Major Advisor: Marian Tanofsky-Kraff, PhD
LT Kristen M. Kochanski Ruscio, MSC, USN Department Medical and Clinical Psychology Thesis Title: “Single versus Multiple Suicide Attempts: A Prospective Examination of Psychiatric Factors and Wish to Die/Wish to Live Index” Major Advisor: Marjan Ghahramanlou Holloway, PhD
Lisa Marie Russo Emerging Infectious Diseases Graduate Program Thesis Title: “Comparisons of Native and Chimeric Shiga Toxins Indicate that the Binding Subunit Dictates Degree of Toxicity” Major Advisor: Alison D. O’Brien, PhD
Nivedita Sengupta Molecular and Cell Biology Graduate Program Thesis Title: “New Insights into the Regulation of Serine Palmitoyltransferase” Major Advisor: Teresa M. Dunn, PhD
Elena Antoinette Spieker Department Medical and Clinical Psychology Thesis Title: “Retraining Attention Bias to Unhealthy Food Cues” Major Advisor: Tracy Sbrocco, PhD
Camila P. Almeida Suhett Neuroscience Graduate Program Thesis Title: “Pathological and Pathophysiological Alterations In Temporal Lobe Structures After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury” Major Advisor: Maria Braga, DDS, PhD
12 Dawn Lynette Weir Emerging Infectious Diseases Graduate Program Thesis Title: “Host Cell Virus Entry Mediated By Australian Bat Lyssavirus Envelope G Glycoprotein” Major Advisor: Christopher C. Broder, PhD
CPT Angela M. yarnell, MS, USA Department Medical and Clinical Psychology Thesis Title: “Characterization of Psychological and Biological Factors in an Animal Model of Warrior Stress” Major Advisor: Neil E. Grunberg, PhD
13 DOCTOR OF MEDICINE CLASS OF 2014 OFFICERS
President ENS Mitch Eliason, MC, USN
Vice President 2nd Lt Rebecca Lauters, USAF, MSC
Academic Representative 2LT Elizabeth Marx, MS, USA
Secretary 2LT Megan Mahowald, MS, USA
Treasurer 2LT Edward Park, MS, USA
Social Representatives 2LT Tara Brown, MS, USA ENS Alexandre Nguyen, MC, USN
Peer Development/Honor Reps ENS Kelly Chohonis, MC, USN 2nd Lt Amber Taylor, USAF, MSC
Information Technology Rep 2nd Lt Alyssa Rae Dickey, USAF, MSC
14 F. EDWARD HéBERT SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
DOCTOR OF MEDICINE GRADUATES CLASS OF 2014
LT Richard R. Abitria, MC, USN Transitional, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California
LT Timothy J. Algiers Jr., MC, USN Family Medicine, Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Florida
CPT Brett Ambroson, MC, USA Emergency Medicine, Darnall Army Medical Center, Texas
LT Christine Anderson, MC, USN Transitional, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California
CPT Robert Atchison, MC, USA Transitional, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Texas
CPT Julie Anne Baunchalk, MC, USA Pediatrics, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland
* LT Michael Berge, MC, USN Transitional, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland
Capt Andrew J. Berglund, USAF, MC Internal Medicine, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas
LT Andrew M. Bessolo, MC, USN Transitional, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia
LT Nathan A. Boggs, USPHS Medicine – Primary, Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut
Capt Daniel T. Bond, USAF, MC Internal Medicine, 88th Medical Group, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
LT Michelle Anne Bongiorno, MC, USN Transitional, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland
LT Timothy P. Brennan, USPHS Internal Medicine, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
15 CPT Merritt Bresnahan Ware, MC, USA Obstetrics & Gynecology, Madigan Army Medical Center, Washington
CPT Tara Brown, MC, USA Internal Medicine, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas
Capt Vishaal N. Buch, USAF, MC Family Medicine, 375th Medical Group, Scott AFB, Illinois
CPT Richard Buck, MC, USA Transitional, Madigan Army Medical Center, Washington
* Capt Matthew Byrne, USAF, MC Transitional, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas
CPT Anthony T. Cancio, MC, USA Transitional, Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii
CPT Hannah Williamson Chen, MC, USA Radiology, Madigan Army Medical Center, Washington
CPT Sien Chen, MC, USA Transitional, Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Georgia
CPT James P. Chohonis, MC, USA General Surgery, Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Georgia
* ENS Kelly E. Chohonis, MC, USN Internal Medicine, Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Georgia
CPT Edwin Choi, MC, USA Family Medicine, Madigan Army Medical Center, Washington
Capt Kristen Cook, USAF, MC Internal Medicine, 81st Medical Group, Keesler AFB, Mississippi
LT Camille Costan-Toth, MC, USN Internal Medicine, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland
Capt Cassandra Craig, USAF, MC Internal Medicine, 81st Medical Group, Keesler AFB, Mississippi
CPT Christopher Crellin, MC, USA Obstetrics & Gynecology, Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii
16 CPT Holly Crellin, MC, USA Transitional, Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii
LT Nicholas Darling, MC, USN Internal Medicine, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia
Capt William Dennis, USAF, MC Transitional, 60th Medical Group, Travis AFB, California
LT Daniel DeSantis, MC, USN Internal Medicine, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California
LT Kristin Osterman DeSantis, MC, USN Obstetrics & Gynecology, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California
* Capt Alyssa Rae Dickey, USAF, MC Anesthesiology, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas
Capt Maxwell Dickey, USAF, MC Pediatrics, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas
* LT Michael Eliason, MC, USN Otolaryngology, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia
Capt Joshua Erlandsen, USAF, MC Internal Medicine, 88th Medical Group, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
* Capt Strider Farnsworth, USAF, MC Family Medicine, 99th Medical Group, Nellis AFB, Nevada
LT Zane Fayos, MC, USN Emergency Medicine, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California
Capt Katrina Fernandez, USAF, MC Pediatrics, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland
CPT Sean Findlay, MC, USA Pediatrics, Madigan Army Medical Center, Washington
LT Benjamin Fiore, MC, USN Internal Medicine, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California
CPT Christopher Flinton, MC, USA Psychiatry, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland
17 Capt Britain Gailliot, USAF, MC Radiology, 60th Medical Group, Travis AFB, California
LT Carolyn Gosztyla, MC, USN General Surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland
* LT Derek Grady, MC, USN Otolaryngology, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia
LT Andrew Graf, MC, USN Transitional, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland
* LT Ian Grasso, MC, USN Internal Medicine, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland
Capt Robert Gray, USAF, MC Family Medicine, 96th Medical Group, Eglin AFB, Florida
* LT Clare Ellen Griffis, MC, USN Transitional, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California
* CPT Patrick Grimm, MC, USA Orthopedic Surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland
LT Alexander Gutweiler, MC, USN Internal Medicine, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland
* CPT Ally Ha, MC, USA General Surgery, Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii
Capt Charles Haller, USAF, MC Internal Medicine, 81st Medical Group, Keesler AFB, Mississippi
* CPT Neil Halonen, MC, USA Radiology, Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii
LT Soo Chin Han, USPHS General Surgery, Kendall Regional Medical Center, Miami, FL
CPT Vanessa C. Hannick, MC, USA Emergency Medicine, Darnall Army Medical Center, Texas
CPT Alan Hans, MC, USA Emergency Medicine, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas
18 LT James Harrison, MC, USN Orthopedic Surgery, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia
LT Kathryn M. Harrison, MC, USN Pediatrics, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia
* Capt Kai Hata, USAF, MC General Surgery, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas
Capt Matthew C. Hess, USAF, MC Family Medicine, 60th Medical Group, Travis AFB, California
Capt Huynh Anh Hinshaw, USAF, MC Family Medicine, 55th Medical Group, Offutt AFB, Nebraska
CPT Michael Hirata, MC, USA Pediatrics, Madigan Army Medical Center, Washington
LT Michael Hornacek, MC, USN General Surgery, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California
CPT Andrew Howard, MC, USA Transitional, Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Georgia
LT Jessica Hru, MC, USN Transitional, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California
* LT Charlotte Kaplan Hughes, MC, USN Pediatrics, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California
LT Stephen Hughes, MC, USN Internal Medicine, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California
Capt Daniel Hurtt, USAF, MC Family Medicine, 60th Medical Group, Travis AFB, California
CPT Darren Hyams, MC, USA Emergency Medicine, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas
Capt Shorty Johansson, USAF, MC Obstetrics & Gynecology, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia
Capt Deven Anthony Johnson, USAF, MC Psychiatry, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas
19 Capt Cameron Jones, USAF, MC Internal Medicine, 81st Medical Group, Keesler AFB, Mississippi
Capt Lee Jordan, USAF, MC Family Medicine, 375th Medical Group, Scott AFB, Illinois
LT Shane Joseph, MC, USN General Surgery, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California
Capt Michelle Josey, USAF, MC Pathology, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas
Capt Eugene Kang, USAF, MC Internal Medicine, 88th Medical Group, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
CPT Amir Karimian, MC, USA Internal Medicine, Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii
* Capt Harris Kashtan, USAF, MC General Surgery, 60th Medical Group, Travis AFB, California
* Capt Stephen Kasteler, USAF, MC Transitional, 60th Medical Group, Travis AFB, California
Capt Michael J. Kim, USAF, MC Family Medicine, 99th Medical Group, Nellis AFB, Nevada
LT Robert Kitz, MC, USN General Surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland
* Capt Alexander Knobloch, USAF, MC Family Medicine, 96th Medical Group, Eglin AFB, Florida
LT Daniel Kuckel, MC, USN Family Medicine, Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Florida
* LT Alison Briana Lane, MC, USN Internal Medicine, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland
* CPT Alexander E. Lanigan, MC, USA Otolaryngology, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas
Capt John Laskoski, USAF, MC Pediatrics, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas
20 * Capt Rebecca Lauters, USAF, MC Family Medicine, 99th Medical Group, Nellis AFB, Nevada
Capt Thuan H. Le, USAF, MC Obstetrics & Gynecology, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas
Capt Elaine S. Lee, USAF, MC Pathology, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland
CPT Ke Rui Lei, MC, USA Internal Medicine, Madigan Army Medical Center, Washington
LT William A. Lewis, MC, USN Internal Medicine, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland
Capt Nicholas Littman, USAF, MC General Surgery, 88th Medical Group, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
LT James Long, MC, USN Transitional, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California
Capt Sunthosh Madireddi, USAF, MC Radiology, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas
CPT Megan B. Mahowald, MC, USA Family Medicine, Madigan Army Medical Center, Washington
CPT Bryan Malavé Bonilla, MC, USA Family Medicine, Martin Army Medical Center, Georgia
* CPT Elizabeth Marx, MC, USA Pediatrics, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland
Capt Kelly McMullan, USAF, MC Transitional, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas
CPT Christopher Middleman, MC, USA Internal Medicine, Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii
LT Kyle Mikals, MC, USN Internal Medicine, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland
* CPT Charles Miller, MC, USA Neurosurgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland
21 LT Gerald Ming, MC, USN Transitional, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California
LT Patrick Moon, MC, USN Transitional, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland
LT Andrew C. Moore, MC, USN Family Medicine, Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Florida
* CPT Justin Mygatt, MC, USA Urology, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland
Capt Steve M. Nelson, USAF, MC Radiology, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas
LT Alexandre Nguyen, MC, USN Emergency Medicine, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California
CPT Heung Rae Noh, MC, USA Pediatrics, Madigan Army Medical Center, Washington
CPT Amanda Nopakun, MC, USA Transitional, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland
CPT Drew Nute, MC, USA Orthopedic Surgery, William Beaumont Medical Center, Texas
CPT Joshua Oliver, MC, USA Emergency Medicine, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas
* CPT Edward J. Park, MC, USA Anesthesiology, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland
CPT Blaise Pascale, MC, USA Transitional, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland
LT Andrew Peacock, MC, USN Internal Medicine, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland
LT Bryan Pelka, MC, USN Psychiatry, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland
LT Guillermo Perez, MC, USN Transitional, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia
22 CPT Nicholas Perry, MC, USA Transitional, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California
Capt Justin Peterson, USAF, MC Internal Medicine, 88th Medical Group, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
CPT Cynthia Philip, MC, USA Internal Medicine, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland
CPT Elyse Fiore Pierre, MC, USA Family Medicine, Darnall Army Medical Center, Texas
Capt Daniel Ramsey, USAF, MC Transitional, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas
Capt Shelley Raska, USAF, MC Family Medicine, 55th Medical Group, Offutt AFB, Nebraska
LT Christina Repicky, MC, USN Psychiatry, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California
Capt John M. Richardson, USAF, MC Family Medicine, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Virginia
Capt Ryan R. Richmond, USAF, MC Transitional, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia
* Capt Jared Roberts, USAF, MC Transitional, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas
LT Thomas J. Rose, MC, USN Internal Medicine, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia
LT Warren Ross, MC, USN Transitional, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia
CPT Jedda Rupert, MC, USA Family Medicine, 96th Medical Group, Eglin AFB, Florida
Capt Zachary Rupert, USAF, MC Family Medicine, 96th Medical Group, Eglin AFB, Florida
* CPT Timothy Russell, MC, USA Radiology, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas
23 CPT Stephen Savioli, MC, USA Internal Medicine, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland
CPT William Schaffenburg, MC, USA Transitional, Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii
CPT John Schisler, MC, USA Urology, Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii
CPT Caitlin Schuh, MC, USA Obstetrics & Gynecology, Womack Army Medical Center, North Carolina
LT Paul Seales, MC, USN Family Medicine, Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Florida
LT Sajeewane Manjula Seales, MC, USN Family Medicine, Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Florida
Capt George Shahin, USAF, MC Internal Medicine, 81st Medical Group, Keesler AFB, Mississippi
Capt Toni Shorma, USAF, MC Obstetrics & Gynecology, Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii
Capt Joseph Simmerman, USAF, MC General Surgery, 60th Medical Group, Travis AFB, California
LT Derek Sing, MC, USN Transitional, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland
* LT Evan Sleipness, MC, USN Transitional, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California
LT Andrew Slikker, USPHS Family Medicine, University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Chattanooga, Tennessee
CPT Sarah Smilow, MC, USA Internal Medicine, Madigan Army Medical Center, Washington
Capt Robert Sorensen, USAF, MC Transitional, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas
LT Michael Stark, MC, USN Transitional, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland
24 LT Clarence E. Steele, MC, USN Orthopedic Surgery, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California
CPT Fehlin Stone, MC, USA Internal Medicine, Madigan Army Medical Center, Washington
CPT Paul A. Tate, MC, USA Family Medicine, Womack Army Medical Center, North Carolina
Capt Amber Taylor, USAF, MC Family Medicine, 55th Medical Group, Offutt AFB, Nebraska
CPT Matthew Thompson, MC, USA Family Medicine, Womack Army Medical Center, North Carolina
Capt Ross Vanderhoof, USAF, MC Transitional, 60th Medical Group, Travis AFB, California
LT Andrew Ward, MC, USN Transitional, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California
* LT Barbara Williams, MC, USN Emergency Medicine, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California
LT Benjamin Wilson, MC, USN Internal Medicine, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland
CPT Mercedes Xia, MC, USA Psychiatry, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland
Capt Joseph yabes, USAF, MC Internal Medicine, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas
CPT Michael yan, MC, USA Pediatrics, Madigan Army Medical Center, Washington
CPT yu-Ching yeh, MC, USA Transitional, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland
CPT Stephen young, MC, USA Family Medicine, Martin Army Medical Center, Georgia
* CPT Jason Matthew Zack, MC, USA Dermatology, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Texas
* Elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society 25 POSTGRADUATE DENTAL COLLEGE CLASS OF 2014
Army Postgraduate Dental School
COMPREHENSIVE DENTISTRy – FORT HOOD
CPT Hugo Azura, DC, USA Comparison of Microtensile Bond Strength of Rely-X, Unicem 2 and Multilink in Glass Ceramic CAD/CAM Materials
CPT Kevin Dalling, DC, USA Degree of Conversion and Microhardness Comparison Between Tetric Evoceram Bulk- Fill and a Standard Fill Composite Resin
CPT Kwame Kwateng, DC, USA In Vitro Evaluation of XP Technology Curettes with Edge Retention Technology After Extended Use as an In Vitro Study Using 3D Profilometer Microscope
CPT Travis Ochsner, DC, USA Exploring the Bruxism Triad in US Army Sleep Disordered Patients aged 18-59
CPT Randal Paris, DC, USA Fracture Toughness in Implant Retained CAD/CAM Restorations
CPT Melissa Tucker, DC, USA Accuracy of Tip Diameter and Taper of Current Master Gutta Percha Cones
COMPREHENSIVE DENTISTRy – FORT BRAGG
CPT Paul Crites, DC, USA Microtensile Bond Strength of an Adhesive System Containing 0.2% Chlorhexidine
MAJ Suzanne Keating, Canadian Forces Dental Services (CFDS) Compressive Strength of Biodentine
CPT Sewhan Kim, DC, USA Influence of Different Surface Roughness on the Primary Stability of Implants in Artificial Bone
MAJ Pierre Pierce, DC, USA Photocurability of a New Bulk Fill Composite Resin: X-TraFil
26 LTC George Quiroa, DC, USA Evaluation of Bony Wall Defects’ Impact on Primary Implant Stability Through Measures of Insertion/Removal Torque and Resonance Frequency Analysis
CPT Rohtaz Sandhu, DC, USA Comparison of Bite Registration Material Accuracy on In-Office Laser Scanned Digital Model Occlusion
CPT Michael Villacarlos, DC, USA A Comparative Analysis of Marginal Gap CEREC AC Bluecam in EOS and CEREC AC Omnicam
COMPREHENSIVE DENTISTRy – SCHOFIELD BARRACKS
MAJ Christopher Bowen, DC, USA Effectiveness of a Dental Unit Waterline Treatment Protocol
CPT Richard Carlile, DC, USA A Comparison of Marginal Fit Between Lithium-Disilicate Press and CAD Fabricated Crowns
MAJ Benjamin Owen, DC, USA Placement and Replacement Rates of Amalgam and Composite Restorations on Posterior Teeth in a Military Population
MAJ Jaylon Waite, DC, USA Microtensile Bond Strength of Clearfil S3 Bond Plus
Naval Postgraduate Dental School
COMPREHENSIVE DENTISTRy
CDR Karen Marie Stokes, DC, USN Quantification of Porcelain Surface Loss Following Application of 9.6% HF Acid
CDR Daniel Thomas Barcomb, USPHS Effect of Brushing Direction on the In Vitro Formation of Non-Carious Cervical Lesions
LCDR Eric Frederick Bauman, DC, USN Abrasion/Erosion Resistance of Three Posterior Resin-Based Composite Restorative Materials
27 Maj Benjamin Joseph Gantt, USAF, DC The Effect of Oral Probiotic Therapy on Streptococcus mutans Levels in vivo
LT Matthew William Banks, DC, USN Protective Effects of Topical Fluoride Against Abrasion and Erosion of Three Direct Esthetic Restorative Materials
LT Farid Hamidzadeh, DC, USN The Effects of Computer-Aided Anteroposterior Forehead Movement on Ratings of Facial Attractiveness
LT Jonathan Blaze Negron, DC, USN Color Stability of Resin-Infiltrated Enamel White Spot Lesions
ENDODONTICS
LCDR Jeffrey William Hilley, DC, USN Apical Patency and its Effect on Outcomes
LCDR Evan Robert Whitbeck, DC, USN Evaluation of Curved Root Canal Preparations Using Nickel-Titanium Rotary Files with Various Chelating Agents
LCDR Andrea Decerce Lisell, DC, USN The Effect of Smear Layer Removal on Endodontic Outcomes
LT Adam Kent Harkrider, DC, USN A Naval Postgraduate Dental School Analysis of Initial Endodontic Treatment
ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL PATHOLOGy
LT Rachel Leigh Werner, DC, USN Benign” Lymphoepithelial Sialadenitis for Evidence of Monoclonality - Do These Lesions Really Represent Extranodal Marginal Zone B-cell Lymphomas?
CPT James Martin McCann, DC, USN Expression of p16, p53, EGFR, and mTOR in Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)- Associated and non-HPV Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
28 PERIODONTICS
LCDR Scott Anthony Pasieta, DC, USN A Feasibility Study of Mechanical Tetracycline Disinfection of OSSEOTITE® and Nanotite® Implant Surfaces In a Simulated Model of Peri-implantitis
LT Caitlin Dora Darcey, DC, USN Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy as an Adjunct to Helicobacter Pylori Eradication Therapy in Patients with Dyspepsia
PROSTHODONTICS
LT James Kristopher Doll, DC, USN Standardized Calibration of CEREC milling units in the Navy
LT Derek Bradford Gatta, DC, USN Zirconia Bur Cutting Efficiency
LT Jacqueline Anne-Marie Hogan, DC, USN Comparison of the Internal Adaptation of CAD/CAM Lithium Disilicate Anterior Preparations: 3 vs. 5 Axis Milling
Natalie Koizumi Powell, DC, USN Investigating the Longevity of Implant Protected Occlusion: A Prospective Study Utilizing the T-Scan III
OROFACIAL PAIN
Maj Shawn Patrick McMahon, USAF, DC Prevalence of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury and Chronic Pain in Tertiary Level Orofacial Pain Clinic
LT Kenneth Ka-Ho Fan, DC, USN Data Acquisition of Beat-to-Beat Variation of the Heart Rate: Holter Monitor Compared to Bodyguard®1
29 Air Force Postgraduate Dental School
COMPREHENSIVE DENTISTRy
Maj Michael Jon Alfaro, USAF, DC Effect of Salivary Contaminant Removal Methods on Bond Strength of Resin Cement to Lithium-Disilicate Restorations
Lt Col Luis Manuel Bermudezrodriguez, USAF, DC Effect of Selective Etch on the Bond Strength of Composite to Enamel Using a New Silorane Adhesive
Capt Andrew William Comerci, USAF, DC Effect of a Local Anesthetic Buffering Device on Pain Reduction During Nerve Block Injections
Capt Jennifer Olivia Connor, USAF, DC Effect of Surface Treatments on the Mechanical Properties and Antimicrobial Activity of Desiccated Glass Ionomers
Lt Col Joanna Saenz McPherson, USAF, DC Effect of Needle Design on Pain Reduction with Local Anesthetic Injections
Capt Paula Morse, USAF, DC The Stability of Various Local Anesthetics Exposed to Environmental Changes
Capt Matthew John Nielsen, USAF, DC Mechanical Properties of New Dental Pulp-Capping Materials
Maj James Jude Renda, USAF, DC Microtensile Bond Strength of Zirconia Cores to Lithium Disilicate Veneering Ceramic with the CAD-on technique
Capt Jon Peter Vandewalker, USAF, DC Physical Properties of Dual-Cured Composite Resin Restorative Materials
30 TRI-SERVICE ORTHODONTIC RESIDENCy PROGRAM
MAJ Mark Richard Church, DC, USA 3D Comparison of Right and Left Inferior Alveolar Nerve Canal Morphology in a Normal Symmetric Population
Maj Brandon J. Cummins, USAF, DC Predicted vs. Attained Surgical Correction in an Orthognathic Surgery Patient Population Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography
LCDR Barry Eugene Peterson, DC, USN Enamel Bond Strength Comparison of Self-Limiting and Traditional Etchant Systems Using a Three-Stage Bonding Technique
LCDR Cheri Renee Smiley, DC, USN A Comparison of Maxillo-Mandibular Transverse Width Ratios in Patients With Class III Anteroposterior Discrepancies
CPT Douglas Norris Waterman, DC, USA Comparison of Maxillo-Mandibular Transverse Ratios With Class II Anteroposterior Discrepancies
Maj Aimee Noelle Zakaluzny, USAF, DC The Effects of Radiation Dosage and Variable Scanning Parameters on Image Quality: An Analysis Using Two Cone Beam Computed Tomography Systems
31 USU Board of Regents
Chair Ronald R. Blanck, DO LTG, MC, USA (Ret)
Members Honorable Otis W. Brawley, MD CAPT, USPHS (Ret)
Honorable Shelia P. Burke, MPA, RN
Haile T. Debas, MD
Ronald H. Griffith GEN, USA (Ret)
Michael M.E. Johns, MD
Kenneth P. Moritsugu, MD RADM, USPHS (Ret)
Honorable Gail R. Wilensky, PhD
Ex-Officio Members Jonathan Woodson, MD Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs
Charles L. Rice, MD President, USU
LTG Patricia D. Horoho, AN, USA Surgeon General of the U.S. Army
VADM Matthew L. Nathan, MC, USN Surgeon General of the U.S. Navy
Lt Gen Thomas W. Travis, USAF, MC Surgeon General of the U.S. Air Force
RADM Boris D. Lushiak, USPHS Acting Surgeon General of the United States
32 Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
President Charles L. Rice, MD
Dean, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine Arthur L. Kellermann, MD, MPH
Dean, Daniel K. Inouye Graduate School of Nursing Ada Sue Hinshaw, PhD, RN
Senior Vice President for University Programs (Southern Region) Executive Dean, Postgraduate Dental College Patrick D. Sculley, DDS, MA MG, DC, USA (Ret)
Director, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute Lester Huff, Col, USAF, MC
Vice President for Affiliations and International Affairs Jeffrey L. Longacre, MD COL, MC, USA (Ret)
Interim Vice President for External Affairs Jeffrey L. Longacre, MD COL, MC, USA (Ret)
Vice President for Finance and Administration Stephen C. Rice, MS CAPT, MSC, USN (Ret)
Acting Vice President for Research Richard Levine, PhD LTC, MS, USA (Ret)
Vice President for Information Technology/Chief Information Officer Timothy Rapp, MS LTC, MS, USA (Ret)
Chief of Staff Robert Thompson, MS COL, MS, USA (Ret)
33 Brigade Commander Kevin W. Glasz, Col, USAF, MSC
General Counsel Jason Kaar, JD Maj, USAF, JAG (Ret)
President, Faculty Senate Justin Woodson, LTC, MC, USA Military and Emergency Medicine
Daniel K. Inouye Graduate School of Nursing
Dean Ada Sue Hinshaw, PhD, RN
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Carol A. Romano, PhD, RN RADM, USPHS (Ret)
Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs Sandra C. Garmon Bibb, DNSc, RN CAPT, NC, USN (Ret)
Associate Dean for Research Marguerite Littleton-Kearney, PhD, RN CAPT, NC, USN (Ret)
Assistant Dean for Administration, Finance, and Technology Patricia A. Kenney, MS, RN CAPT, NC, USN (Ret)
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs/Commandant Michelle L. Munroe, LTC, AN, USA
President, GSN All-Faculty Council Paul C. Lewis, COL, AN, USA
34 GSN Chairs and Program Directors
PhD in Nursing Science Program Chair and Program Director: Penny F. Pierce, PhD, RN Col, USAF, NC (Ret)
Family Nurse Practitioner Program Chair and Program Director: Diane Seibert, PhD, CRNP
Adult-Gerentology Clinical Nurse Specialist Program Chair and Program Director: Linda J. Wanzer, DNP, RN, CNOR COL, AN, USA (Ret)
Nurse Anesthesia Program Chair and Program Director: Robert Hawkins, CDR, NC, USN
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program Chair and Program Director: Jess Calohan, LTC, AN, USA
F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine
Dean Arthur L. Kellermann, MD, MPH
Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Brian V. Reamy, MD Col, USAF, MC (Ret)
Associate Dean for Clinical Research Mark Kortepeter, COL, MC, USA
Associate Dean for Graduate Education Eleanor S. Metcalf, PhD
Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education Jerri Curtis, CAPT, MC, USN
Associate Dean for Medical Education William R. Gilliland, MD COL, MC, USA (Ret)
Associate Dean for Recruitment and Admissions Aaron Saguil, LTC, MC, USA
35 Associate Dean for Simulation Education Joseph O. Lopreiato, MD CAPT, MC, USN (Ret)
Associate Dean for Student Affairs Lisa Moores, COL, MC, USA
Assistant Dean for Academic Support Services William T. Wittman, PhD Lt Col, USAF (Ret)
Assistant Dean for Capstone Projects Martin Ottolini, MD Col, USAF, MC (Ret)
Assistant Dean for Clinical Sciences Patricia McKay, CAPT, MC, USN
Assistant Dean for Curriculum Arnyce R. Pock, Col, USAF, MC
Assistant Dean for Simulation Education Shad Deering, LTC, MC, USA
Commandant Brigilda Teneza, LTC, MC, USA
Chief of Staff Kevin Jackson, CDR, MSC, USN
Academic Department Chairs/Program Directors
Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Genetics Chair: Harvey B. Pollard, MD, PhD CAPT, USPHS (Ret)
Department of Anesthesiology Chair: Dale F. Szpisjak, CAPT, MC, USN
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Chair: Teresa M. Dunn, PhD
Department of Biomedical Informatics Interim Chair: Ronald W. Gimbel, PhD
36 Department of Dermatology Chair: Leonard B. Sperling, MD COL, MC, USA (Ret)
Department of Family Medicine Chair: Mark B. Stephens, CAPT, MC, USN
Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology Acting Chair: Jeffrey Quinlan, CAPT, MC, USN
Department of Medicine Chair: Louis N. Pangaro, MD COL, MC, USA (Ret)
Department of Microbiology and Immunology Chair: Alison D. O’Brien, PhD
Department of Military and Emergency Medicine Chair: Francis O’Connor, COL, MC, USA
Department of Neurology Chair: Jamie Grimes, COL, MC, USA
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Chair: Christopher M. Zahn, MD Col, USAF, MC (Ret)
Department of Pathology Chair: Robert M. Friedman, MD CAPT, USPHS (Ret)
Department of Pediatrics Chair: Ildy M. Katona, MD CAPT, MC, USN (Ret)
Department of Pharmacology Chair: Jeffrey M. Harmon, PhD
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Chair: Paul F. Pasquina, MD COL, MC, USA (Ret)
Department of Preventive Medicine and Biometrics Chair: Gerald V. Quinnan, Jr., MD RADM, USPHS (Ret)
37 Department of Psychiatry Chair: Robert J. Ursano, MD Col, USAF, MC (Ret)
Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences Chair: Vincent B. Ho, MD, MBA
Department of Surgery Chair: Eric Elster, CAPT, MC, USN
Emerging Infectious Diseases Program Director: Christopher C. Broder, PhD
Molecular and Cell Biology Program Director: Mary Lou Cutler, PhD
Neuroscience Program Director: Sharon L. Juliano, PhD
Postgraduate Dental College
Executive Dean Patrick D. Sculley, DDS, MA MG, DC, USA (Ret)
Army Postgradutate Dental School
Dean Priscilla H. Hamilton, COL, DC, USA
Comprehensive Dentistry Program Director, Ft Hood, TX Mark M. McClary, COL, DC, USA
Comprehensive Dentistry Program Director, Ft Bragg, NC George R. Barber, COL, DC, USA
Comprehensive Dentistry Program Director, Schofield Barracks, HI Peter H. Guevara, COL, DC, USA
38 Navy Postgraduate Dental School
Dean Glenn A. Munro, CAPT, DC, USN
Comprehensive Dentistry Program Director, Bethesda, MD Joseph D. Molinaro, CDR, DC, USN
Endodontics Program Director, Bethesda, MD Terry D. Webb, CAPT, DC, USN
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology Program Director, Bethesda, MD Robert D. Foss, DDS, MS
Orofacial Pain Program Director, Bethesda, MD John F. Johnson, DDS, MS
Periodontics Program Director, Bethesda, MD John H. Wilson, CDR, DC, USN
Prosthodontics Program Director, Bethesda, MD Peter M. Barndt, LCDR, DC, USN
Air Force Postgraduate Dental School
Dean Drew W. Fallis, Col, USAF, DC
Comprehensive Dentistry Program Director, Lackland AFB, TX Erik J. Meyers, Col, USAF, DC
Comprehensive Dentistry Program Director, Keesler AFB, MS Michael N. Wajdowicz, Col, USAF, DC
Endodontics Program Director, Lackland AFB, TX John M. Yaccino, Col, USAF, DC
Endodontics Program Director, Keesler AFB, MS Timothy Kirkpatrick, Col, USAF, DC
Tri-Service Orthodontics Program Director, Lackland AFB, TX Brent J. Callegari, CAPT, DC, USN
39 Board of Regents Award
Recipients: ENS Michael Eliason, MC, USN F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine
Dawn L. Weir, PhD F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine Graduate Programs
CPT Jose Rodriguez, AN, USA Daniel K. Inouye Graduate School of Nursing
MAJ Brandon M. Gage, DC, USA Postgraduate Dental College
The Board of Regents Award is the highest honor given to graduating students, and is exemplified by scholarship, leadership and service. The recipients have an established record of extraordinary excellence in multiple areas, and are living testimony to the core values and identity of their professions. In addition, their professional qualities express their talent with empathy, dedication, selflessness and imagination. They are the standard bearers for the future of medicine, nursing, dentistry and biomedical science; they are our best.
Daniel K. Inouye Graduate School of Nursing Faculty Awards
Outstanding Masters Uniformed Faculty Award
Recipient: Robert Hawkins, CDR, NC, USN
The Outstanding Masters Uniformed Faculty Award, chosen by majority vote of all MSN graduating students, is granted to CDR Robert Hawkins, the military faculty member who consistently demonstrated outstanding achievements in areas of scholarly research and/or creative endeavors, demonstrating high levels of excellence in teaching and mentoring students, while simultaneously providing outstanding leadership qualities bringing distinction to himself and the university.
Outstanding Masters Civilian Faculty Award
Recipient: Matthew D’Angelo, DNP, CRNA
The Outstanding Masters Civilian Faculty Award, chosen by majority vote of all MSN graduating students, is granted to Dr. Matthew D’Angelo, the civilian faculty member who consistently demonstrated outstanding achievements in areas of
40 scholarly research and/or creative endeavors, demonstrating high levels of excellence in teaching and mentoring students, while simultaneously providing outstanding leadership qualities bringing distinction to himself and the university.
Outstanding Doctoral Faculty Award
Recipient: Catherine Ling, PhD, FNP-BC
The Outstanding Doctoral Faculty Award, chosen by majority vote of all PhD students, is granted to Dr. Catherine Ling, the PhD faculty member who consistently demonstrated outstanding achievements in areas of scholarly research and/or creative endeavors. Dr. Ling demonstrated high levels of excellence in teaching and mentoring students, while simultaneously provided outstanding leadership qualities bringing distinction to herself and the university.
Daniel K. Inouye Graduate School of Nursing Student Awards
Esprit de Corps Award
Recipient: Announced at Commencement
The Esprit de Corps Award recognizes the graduate nursing student who by thought, word, action, and deed, demonstrates sensitive humanistic qualities for the well being of all. By example, the recipient has inspired all of his/her classmates to enjoy their camaraderie, their profession, and their commitment to a life of service to mankind.
Federal Nursing Service Chiefs Award
Recipient: Maj Darrell Saylor, USAF, NC
The Federal Nursing Service Chiefs (FNSC) Award is presented by the Federal Nursing Service Chiefs to the graduating student whose overall academic performance has been characterized by achieving excellence in academics, setting the highest standards of professionalism for uniformed and federal nurses, and helping fellow students through personal service and leadership. These recipients have consistently distinguished themselves through outstanding academic performance, personal example, officership, and professional excellence.
41 Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)
Outstanding Student Awards
The Outstanding Student Award is sponsored by the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) and is the highest academic program honor graduating students can receive from their faculty. This award is presented to the graduating students who demonstrate the highest levels of academic performance while simultaneously demonstrating outstanding leadership qualities. There is one award given for each Advanced Practice Nursing Program and one for the PhD program. These awards are presented at the School’s annual award ceremony by the Dean and a distinguished member of MOAA. Criteria for the award include: GPA, excellence in research/scholarship, oral presentation/writing skills, clinical competence, leadership/officership, a commitment to fellow students, military/federal nursing professionalism, and team building/class participation.
Family Nurse Practitioner Program Recipient: Maj Christopher Kelly, USAF, NC
Registered Nurse Anesthesia Program Recipient: LT Jonathan Hamrick, NC, USN
Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Program Recipient: CPT Jose Rodriguez, AN, USA
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation Fellowships in Medical Sciences Awards
Recipients: Sandra Bixler Emerging Infectious Diseases Graduate Program
Camden Elliot Matherne Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) provides stipends and travel support for competitively selected outstanding senior doctoral graduate students in the SOM. These HJF Fellowships are awarded annually to USU graduate students who are expected to complete and defend their doctoral dissertations in sufficient time to participate in commencement activities.
42 F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine Faculty Awards
Carol J. Johns Medal
Recipient: David G. McLeod, MD, JD COL, MC, USA (Ret) Director, Center for Prostate Disease Research
Carol J. Johns, MD, Professor, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, was a long-time enthusiastic and effective supporter of USU. Dr. Johns worked for the health and survival of the University in numerous ways, and served as a member of the USU Board of Regents from 1985 until her death in 2000. A warm and gifted woman with remarkable personal humility and gentleness, Dr. Johns achieved the highest honors in academic medicine as a nationally recognized clinician, academician, and teacher. In 2001, the University established an annual award - Carol J. Johns Medal – to honor the faculty member whose accomplishments emulate Dr. Johns’ spirit in furthering the welfare and excellence of the USU faculty; promoting outstanding educational programs for the students; and advancing the reputation of the Univer- sity locally, nationally, and internationally. The Carol J. Johns Medal was presented for the first time during the 2001 USU Commencement ceremonies.
Dr. David McLeod, MC, USA (Ret) was selected by the USU Faculty Senate, and confirmed by the USU Board of Regents, as the 2014 winner of the Carol J. Johns award. Dr. McLeod is the director of the USU Center for Prostate Disease Research and also serves as director of Urology Oncology at Walter Reed National Mili- tary Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. He truly embodies the spirit of Dr. Johns, through his teaching, patient care, academic excellence, and service to the Univer- sity. Through a full military and post-military career, Dr. McLeod has left a legacy in mentoring, patient care, military service, and leadership in the Urology com- munity. Equally impressive are his academic and research accomplishments. He has co-authored nearly 250 publications and has led pioneering clinical trials in prostate cancer and patients have benefited tremendously from his research. Dr. McLeod is an internationally recognized scholar and locally beloved teacher and his efforts and contributions continue to advance the stature of USU throughout the world.
43 William P. Clements, Jr. Award
Recipient: William F. Kelly III, LTC (P) MC, USA Associate Professor Department of Internal Medicine
The William P. Clements, Jr. Award is presented to LTC (P) William F. Kelly III, who was chosen by the graduating medical students as the uniformed faculty educator who exemplifies the principles of excellence in education by personal example and performance. The award, donated privately, bears the name of a public servant, twice Governor of the State of Texas who, during his tenure as Deputy Secretary of Defense, had a keen interest in the education of those who serve our nation.
Outstanding Civilian Educator Award
Recipient: Edward E. S. Mitre, MD Associate Professor Department of Microbiology and Immunology
The Outstanding Civilian Educator Award is presented to Dr. Mitre, the civilian faculty member chosen by the graduating medical students as the individual who displays the highest qualities of a medical educator by personal example and performance.
Outstanding Biomedical Graduate Educator Award
Recipient: Deborah C. Girasek, PhD, MPH Associate Professor Director, Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences Department of Preventive Medicine and Biometrics
The Outstanding Biomedical Graduate Educator Award is given annually to recognize the outstanding contributions of a member of the F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine biomedical graduate faculty. Dr. Girasek has demonstrated commitment to graduate education through her outstanding contributions to the education of students in the SOM masters and doctoral training programs. Dr. Girasek’s teaching style has positively affected students who have had the opportunity to interact with her and her excellence in mentoring graduate students is clearly shown by the numerous achievements and successes of her trainees.
44 F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine Student Awards
Esprit De Corps Award
(Recipient Announced at Commencement)
The Esprit de Corps Award recognizes the graduating medical school student who, by thought, word, action and deed, demonstrates sensitive humanistic qualities for the well-being of all. By example, the recipient has inspired all of his/her classmates to enjoy their camaraderie, their profession and their commitment to a life of service to mankind.
Society of Medical Consultants to the Armed Forces (SMCAF) Award
Recipient: 2nd Lt Strider Farnsworth, USAF, MSC 2nd Lt Rebecca Lauters, USAF, MSC
The SMCAF Award is presented each year to the medical students who achieved the highest level of academic performance over all four years. 2nd Lt Farnsworth and 2nd Lt Lauters are this year’s class valedictorians.
Association of Military Surgeons of the U.S. (AMSUS) Award
Recipient: 2nd Lt Alexander Knobloch, USAF, MSC
The AMSUS Award is given to 2nd Lt Alexander Knobloch, the graduating medical student who has best demonstrated the highest qualities of leadership and academic involvement. It also recognizes the student who, throughout the four years of study, has demonstrated selflessness while exercising leadership talent benefiting the well- being of the class and the F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine as a whole. Second Lieutenant Knobloch’s officership has served as the standard for all classmates, and is reflective of the role of the uniformed physician.
45 Surgeons General Awards
The Surgeons General Awards are presented by the four surgeons general (U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Public Health Service) to a graduating medical student from each of their respective Services whose university career has been characterized by academic achievement, military medical professionalism, and an exemplary commitment toward enhancing the mission and goals of their Service.
U.S. Army Surgeon General’s Award Recipient: 2LT Elizabeth Marx, MS, USA
U.S. Navy Surgeon General’s Award Recipient: ENS Charlotte Kaplan Hughes, MC, USN
U.S. Air Force Surgeon General’s Award Recipient: 2nd Lt Rebecca Lauters, USAF, MSC
U.S. Public Health Service Surgeon General’s Award Recipient: ENS Soo Han, USPHS
46 United States Marine Band “The President’s Own”
Founded in 1798 by an Act of Congress, the United States Marine Band is Ameri- ca’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization. Today, “The Presi- dent’s Own” is celebrated for its role at the White House and its dynamic public performances, including the USU commencement.
The Marine Band performs a varied repertoire including new works for wind ensemble, traditional concert band literature, challenging orchestral transcriptions, and the patriotic marches that made it famous. The band frequently features its members in solo performances that highlight their virtuosity and artistry at more than 500 public performances across the nation each year.
The Marine Band has regaled our graduation audiences with orchestral transcrip- tions and patriotic marches for more than seventeen years. Their participation blends the military and academic traditions of the USU commencement ceremony.
Their selections presented for the USU ceremony include the traditional Service Medley that honors all of our uniformed services:
Army: “The Army Goes Rolling Along” http://bands.army.mil/music/armysong.asp
Marine Corps: “The Marines’ Hymn” http://www.marineband.marines.mil/About/LibraryandArchives/TheMarinesHymn.aspx
Navy: “Anchors Aweigh” http://www.navy.mil/navydata/nav_legacy.asp?id=191
Coast Guard: “Semper Paratus” http://www.uscg.mil/top/downloads/anthem.asp
Air Force: “The U.S. Air Force” (“Off we go into the wild blue yonder”) http://www.usafband.af.mil/recordings/
Public Health: “Anchor & Caduceus” http://coa.spsp.net/phsmusic.html
47 The Oath of Hippocrates
“I do solemnly swear that I will be loyal to the profession of medicine and just and generous to its members, that I will lead my life and practice my art in uprightness and honor, that into whatsoever home I shall enter it shall be for the good of the sick and the well to the utmost of my power and that I will hold myself aloof from wrong and from corruption and from the tempting of others to vice. I will exercise my art solely for the cure of my patients and the prevention of disease and will give no drugs and perform no operation for a criminal purpose and far less suggest such thing. Whatsoever I shall see or hear of the lives of men which is not fitting to be spoken, I will keep secret. These I do promise and in proportion as I am faithful to this oath, may happiness and good repute be ever mine. The opposite if I shall be forsworn.”
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