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For more information, please contact [email protected]. Alumni Association, School of Medicine of Loma Linda University JournalSeptember-December 2014 The Doctor’s Kid Perspectives on Being Both Parent and Physician also inside: Graduation 2014: 100 Years of Graduates • Interview: Insights from a Surgeon • AIMS Special Report TABLE OF CONTENTS Alumni Journal September-December 2014 Volume 85, Number 3 Editor Burton Briggs ’66 Associate Editor Donna Carlson ’69 Managing Editor C. Leann Ashlock, MS, MSW 8 Consulting Editor/Historian 28 Dennis E. Park, MA ’07-hon Assistant Editor Emily Star Poole, MFA Staff Writers Emily Star Poole, MFA Chris Clouzet Design & Layout Kristina Benfield Johnson Calvin Chuang 12 Advertising Eden Leeper 40 Crystal Ridge II is proud to present an exclusive enclave of single Circulation family residences in the distinguished area of Reche Canyon. Features From the President A.T. 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FROM the PRESIDENT YOUR ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Celebrating our Graduates Fostering lifelong commitment by nurturing and supporting medical students during school Freshmen Welcome Picnic & Student Guide ongratulations class of 2014! You have chosen an all…? Or “How much would we accomplish if…?” Thank “Survival Guide to Loma Linda” mailed Orientation to freshmen medical students before Chonorable profession with the potential to affect you for inspiring me with your gifts. YEAR Food, fun, lots of drawing prizes and a their arrival individual lives, entire cities, and even the world beyond The cover article in this issue is a multi-faceted complimentary sports brief our national borders. Personally, even now amidst all of piece entitled, "The Doctor’s Kid." I am proud to say Food During Major Exams Financial Assistance For the trials and red tape that threatens to hem in physicians, that our school values its families. My wife and I raised Keeping students full so they can Student Mission Electives I would still choose a medical career. It has been a deeply three children, the first born my senior year of medical concentrate on the task at hand Support for travel expenses satisfying calling. school. As I read this feature, I found myself reflecting If I may, as a retired physician with 40 years of on that journey and the struggle that it was, at times, learning and growing into personal “physician-hood,” to keep a work-life balance. I encourage you to write 1 Sophomore Lab Coat Food During Major Exams I want to encourage you to find ways of treating each to your editors with thoughts and stories on any of the Costs covered for student names and Keeping students full so they can LLU logos to be embroidered concentrate on the task at hand patient’s mind, body, and soul because this follows in the topics addressed in this issue and with any ideas to be footsteps of our Master while He was here on this earth. considered for future issues. The more fully I embraced this approach in my practice, Before I close, I am pleased to report that, at a recent 2 Junior Match Symposium - the more clearly I saw God’s hand of healing at work meeting, the Board of Directors approved an Alumni Sophomore “After Boards Bash” through, at times, my imperfect efforts. Journal masthead of individuals who are dedicated to “Strolling Through the Match” $1000 support Seminar on applying to programs and As alumni (new graduates and those well-established bring you, our alumni, articles of interest that will be getting into a preferred residency in their profession), we have a beautiful opportunity timely, informative, and thought provoking. Burton to make this path of medical school easier for those Briggs ’66 agreed to take the helm as editor with 3 Senior Seminar Senior Orientation Gift currently on it. The Alumni Association, through your Donna Carlson ’69 serving as associate donations, is committed to assisting students throughout editor. Executive Director C. Leann Tips and tricks on surviving residency, Complimentary padfolio ideal for use plus great door prizes during senior interviews medical school. On the next page, we’ve included an Ashlock, MS, MSW, will provide overview of the Alumni Association’s Student Affairs administrative leadership as managing Council Student Services. As you read, contemplate if it editor. Retired Executive Director 4 Senior Yearbook Financial Assistance For is a calling of yours to help in this way. Dennis E. Park, MA, ’07-hon returns $1000 support Student Mission Trips You, our alumni, are actively giving your time, money, as consulting editor and historian. Support for travel expenses creativity, expertise and leadership. Just look over the Rounding out the editorial class giving statistics printed in the last issue of the masthead are Assistant Editors/ Senior Residency Annual Postgraduate and you’ll see. We thank you for your generosity. Staff Writers Chris Clouzet and Journal Application Photos Convention (APC) Gala I especially want to thank the class of 1969 for the gift Emily Star Poole, MFA. Professional studio photos for student use Complimentary tickets for student and of artwork they recently gave to our school. The story We want—your editors want— their significant other ($250 value), plus highlighted on page 48 shows the force and energy that your involvement. We want to great door prizes given away can mount when we find a collective mission! It causes stay connected. We want to hear Senior Interview Host Program Connects students with alumni who me to think on questions that begin like, “What if we your voice. aid with housing, transportation and support during their residency interviews Financial Assistance Support For Healthy Monetary support for student volunteer groups and events Neighborhoods Projects Support for student-run initiative that A address the needs of San Bernardino Roland Zimmermann ’66 Lending Library Pine Springs Ranch Retreat Medical school text and review books Alumni Association President available for loan at the AA office, as well Ice Cream Feed Free ice cream feed after the retreat as a variety of free books for the taking talent show L Warren Miller Film Tickets Annual Postgraduate Discounted tickets to the SM benefit Convention (APC) Events showing of the Warren Miller Complimentary lectures, student lunch, ski/snowboarding film and scientific poster session ContributeL to the Student Affairs Council Student Fund by making your donation out to “SAC Student Fund” Alumni Association, School of Medicine Loma Linda University 2 Alumni Journal 11245 Anderson St., Ste.