Fall 2016 HumanTouch

ROCOVICH OSTEOPATHIC RESEARCH AWARD: Important Dates New fund established at the AOF to support osteopathic research November 29, 2016 #GivingTuesday The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) has officially established a fund with the AOF to Honor John G. Rocovich, Jr., ESQ and December 31, 2016 Sue Ellen Rocovich, DO, PhD. The fund was established with a generous Deadline for 2016 charitable gift of $50,000 from the Board of the College, which in turn was matched contributions to the AOF by the American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) to officially establish the Rocovich Osteopathic Research Award. January 2017 Award & Scholarship “The Rocovich family has been and continues to be strong supporters of Applications Open advancing knowledge through osteopathic research and the Board, ad- ministration, and faculty of VCOM, feel it is important to recognize them for October 6, 2017 their work and support of this great profession” says Dixie Tooke-Rawlins, DO, President and Provost of Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. Honors 2017 (Philadelphia, PA) The purpose of the fund is to recognize physicians, osteopathic college faculty, and/or residents who have excelled in the advancement of the science related to Osteopathic Manipulative Treat- ment (OMT) and/or the application of osteopathic principles to medicine. The anticipated recipients of this award are those who advance their careers and the profession by contributing to scholarly work through the conduct of research on the biomechanical, biomedical, and clinical aspects of OMT. About John G. Rocovich, Jr., ESQ & Sue Ellen Rocovich, DO, PhD.

John Rocovich JD, LLM and Sue Ellen Rocovich, DO, PhD have been instrumental in establishing the Board of Directors to begin VCOM in the Research Park of Virginia Tech, in Blacksburg, VA and obtaining the funds that established the first campus. The College collaborates with the University on student resourc- es and activities and shares a research center and faculty with Virginia Tech.

The most recent VCOM campus has been established in collaboration with Auburn University for education, student resources and joint research.

Mr. Rocovich has also been recognized for his work on various occasions, most recently receiving the Wil- liam D. Miller Award from the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) in 2016 for his notable osteopathic education contributions. As an alumnus of Virginia Tech he also received the Alumni Distinguished Service Award in 2000.

Contributions to the Foundation, like these, ensure the future of the osteopathic profession by supporting our educational and research programs. Ultimately, many osteopathic students, residents, physicians and patients will benefit from your gift. If you would like more information about major gifts program, please contact Stephen S. Downey, CAE, CFRE, AOF Executive Director at (312) 202-8230 or [email protected]. The Rocovich Osteopathic Research Award will be accepting applications in 2018. More information about this award can be found at www.aof.org/grants-awards.

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ANAHEIM The excitement surround- ing Honors 2016 was much to be expected when the final guest count came to 855.

“We set out to make this the best Hon- 1 ors yet, and we did!” said Honorary Chair, James M. Lally, DO, MMM. He, alongside the AOA President, Boyd R. Buser, DO and their wives Pam Buser and Rebecca Lally, kicked off the evening with a toast.

The AOF saw a 30% increase in attendance this year, bringing it to a record breaking number. “Over the years, this event has become more and more popular and it truly is because we have wonderful donors and benefactors who believe in our mission and the importance of osteopathic medicine,” says Larry A. Wickless, DO, 2016 AOF 2 3 President.

Although Honors is known for being a fantastic event, the true social purpose is to recognize and award outstanding osteopath- “It was truly an honor to be among such ic medical students and physicians. Their amazing, wonderful, accomplished, yet humble people! success stories and contributions to med- icine are above and beyond expectations, Watching those who received honors, made and because of this, they are trailblazers in the osteopathic profession. me truly proud of the profession More information about each honoree I have chosen to be a part of.” is available on our website at www.aof.org/stories. — Michael Reep, MS, OMS II, LMU-DCOM

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1. Students from MWU/CCOM gather around award winner, Jonathan Bardahl, OMS IV (third from right) along with Dean, Karen J. Nichols, DO. 2. AOA Past President, Robert Juhasz, DO & wife, Donna Juhasz. 3. 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Ethan R. Allen, DO & Alice Allen 4. 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award winner’s wife Lee Strampel and daugh- ters Peyton Mergele and Taylor Colby enjoy the fun evening 5. AOF Board Member Kedrin Van Steenwyk, DO pictured with with Joseph 5 Kaczmarczyk, DO and AOF Past President Teresa Hubka, DO

2 • Do it with Compassion. Donate today at aof.org Lifetime Achivement Award William Strampel, DO

The AOF is proud to recognize William D. Demonstrating his reputation for deci- Strampel, DO, Dean of Michigan State sive innovation and implementation, he University College of Osteopathic Medi- increased MSUCOM’s entering class size cine as the recipient of the 2016 Lifetime from 125 to 300 to address the nation’s Achievement Award, physician workforce shortage and estab- lished preclinical education programs and Dr. Strampel earned his DO degree from facilities at three sites in Michigan. the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1976. During his postdoc- Dr. Strampel is a fellow of the American toral education, he was the president of College of Osteopathic Internists, and is his intern class and served as the chief board certified by the American Board of resident of medicine at Madigan Army Internal Medicine. In 2010, Dr. Strampel Medical Center. In addition, he complet- received the Presidential Citation from the ed the Pulmonary Fellowship Program at American Osteopathic Association, and Fitzsimons Army Medical Center. in 2011, he received an award from the Governor of Yucatan for helping to gain Dr. Strampel spent 26 years with the U.S. D.O. recognition in Mexico. Read more at Army Medical Corps, holding positions www.aof.org/stories. like consultant to the Army Surgeon “I’m very proud of my great General for quality assurance and risk management, commander at Brooke Army staff and great student body. Medical Center and chief medical officer of the U.S. Defense Department’s TRICARE I continue to have a good Management. His military awards are nu- merous, including the Legion of Merit and time with what I do. Meritorious Service Medal. When I don’t have a good After retiring from active duty, Dr. Stram- time, that’s when pel joined the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSU- it’s time to retire!” COM) as Senior Associate Dean before being named Dean in 2002. Under his leadership, MSU-COM has ranked in the top 10% of all medical schools – MD and DO – for more than 15 years.

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Physician of the Year James M. Lally, DO, MMM

The AOF is so pleased to honor James M. His leadership has transformed the CVMC. Lally, DO, MMM as the 2016 Physician of Once facing bankruptcy, the institution has the Year. Currently the President and Chief since achieved Truven’s Top 100 hospital Medical Officer of Chino Valley Medical recognition for five years running and has Center (CVMC), Dr. Lally is also a practic- been recognized as the #2 safest hospi- ing physician, director of a family medicine tal in America; having the third lowest in residency program and a passionate re-admissions, and a Women’s Choice philanthropist and volunteer. winner in the area of Emergency Medicine. His dedication to the sports community is His route to medicine included 15 years commendable knowing the extent of his in the U.S. Army Special Forces where he influence in international sports medicine. earned 20 badges, commendations and awards, including the Legion of Merit and Dr. Lally is the Chief Medical Officer for the the Army Commendation Medal for Hero- International Shooting Sports Federation, ism. While a parachute accident ended his making him responsible for the health of military career, he credits osteopathic nearly 400 athletes participating in Olympic manipulative medicine (OMM) for help- shooting sports, and is the only osteopath- ing him regain mobility and recover from ic physician on the International Olympic surgeries much quicker and with fewer Committee Medical Commission. Read complications. This too drove his passion more at www.aof.org/stories. for osteopathic medicine.

Student Award Winners

AOA Presidential Memorial Karen J. Nichols, DO, Leadership Scholarship LEAD Scholar Award Jonathan Bardahl, OMS IV of Midwestern University, Chicago Louisa Sethi, OMS IV of New York Institute of Technology College College of Osteopathic Medicine (MWU/CCOM) of Osteopathic Medicine (NYIT-COM)

Burnett Osteopathic Student William G. Anderson, DO, Researcher Award Minority Scholarship Eric Goldwaser, OMS III of Rowan University School of Chandra Jennings, MPH, OMS IV of Edward Via College of Osteo- Osteopathic Medicine (RowanSOM) pathic Medicine – Carolinas (VCOM –Carolinas)

4 • Do it with Compassion. Donate today at aof.org W. Douglas Ward, PhD, Educator of the Year Award

Tyler Cymet, DO, FACP, FACOFP Chief of Clinical Education, American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine

Dr. Cymet entered the profession pur- posefully, choosing osteopathic medicine for its distinctive approach to health care. After graduating from Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine, he completed an internal medicine residency at Yale University School of Medicine and earned a Masters of Education in Health Professions at Johns Hopkins School of Education.

During his 16 years on the Johns Hop- kins School of Medicine teaching staff, Dr. Cymet mentored many students, fos- tering their research projects and profes- sional development. Dr. Cymet currently works as Chief of Clinical Education at From left: Larry A. Wickless, DO, AOF 2016 President, Tyler Cymet, DO, Alesia Wagner, DO and Dixie Tooke-Rawlins, DO, AOF Board Member the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM), where he helped standardize end-of-rotation as- He also works closely with the U.S. Armed the osteopathic philosophy with military sessments for the colleges of osteopathic Forces to increase the number of military recruits and hospitals around the world. medicine. scholarships awarded to DOs and share Read more at www.aof.org/stories.

Alesia Wagner, DO, FACOFP dist. Associate Professor of Family Medicine – TUCOM – CA

Dr. Wagner started her career as an and Family Medicine Residency Director, Her true impact is evident in the students educator when TUCOM in California was leading what became one of the school’s who learn, train and grow under her guid- seeking clinic sites for students to train. biggest training sites. ance. Her own notable leadership roles She began taking students, creating new include OPSC president and president of pathways for osteopathic education where Dr. Wagner completed the Costin Schol- the ACOFP California chapter. Dr. Wagner none previously existed. As Dr. Wagner ars Program for Osteopathic Educators in is unparalleled in her dedication to her developed the core residency program September 2015. She received her DO students, patients and the osteopathic and electives at Lake Mead Hospital, she degree from the Des Moines University medical profession. Read more at rose to Director Medical Education College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1983. www.aof.org/stories.

Do it with Compassion. Donate today at aof.org • 5 HONORS2 016 ANAHEIM Six Outstanding Residents Recognized at Honors The AOF continues to expand the Outstanding Resident of the Year Award recognizing six residents in partnership with six different primary care specialty societies. Emergency Medecine OBGYN Shane Sergent, DO Ryan Kooperman, DO Duke Lifepoint Conemaugh Memorial MWU/OPTI: Presence - Resurrection Healthcare Medical Center Residency Program Consortium Residency Program

Internal Medicine Family Medicine Abby Sapp, DO Jessica Edwards, DO Franciscan St. James Residency Program Care Point Health - Christ Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program

Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Pediatric Medicine Precious L. Barnes, DO, MS, MS Jennifer Berkovich, DO University of New England College of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital/Miami Children’s Osteopathic Medicine (plus one NMM/OMM) Health System Residency Program Residency Program

Rising Star in the Osteopathic Profession It is with great pride that the AOF bestows and Chief of Strategy and Innovation, his its James M. Lally, DO, Emerging Leader job prior to the IHA, Dr. Bhatt was integral to Award to Jay Bhatt, DO. It’s rare to see a the planning and development of the health physician so young have so much expe- system integration strategy for the nation’s rience. But for Dr. Bhatt, leadership has 2nd largest municipal health department. been tried and tested. Dr. Bhatt’s leadership extends into the most prominent groups in After graduating from the Philadelphia the American health care system. College of Osteopathic Medicine, he completed a Master in Public Administration In his current role as Chief Health Officer at Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of at the Illinois Hospital Association (IHA), Dr. Government as a Zuckerman and Com- Bhatt designs and implements initiatives monwealth Fund Mongan Fellow. that reduce readmission rates, improve patient safety and increase efficiency while He’s an active participant in his community, engaging physicians throughout the pro- providing leadership coaching and even cess. teaching a dance class for patients.

As the Chicago Department of Public Read more about Dr. Bhatt at Health’s Managing Deputy Commissioner www.aof.org/stories.

6 • Do it with Compassion. Donate today at aof.org 2016 Individual Leadership Society

It is with great appreciation that we recognize and thank the following individuals for investing in the future of the osteopathic profession by supporting the AOF and its mission through gifts to the AOF. Annual Giving: January 1, 2016 through October 18, 2016

Diamond Leadership Society Tyrone Myles Hollis H. King, DO, PhD Stanley C. Gallagher, DO, RPH Gregory P. Samano, DO ($25,000 and up) Dr. Karen J. Nichols & Mr. James Richard A. Langsdorf, DO Lisa A. Gilbert, DO Richard A. Scarnati, DO Nichols Harald Lausen, DO John R. Gimpel, DO, Med Herbert M. Schecter, DO William G. Anderson, DO C. Michael Ogle, DO Randall P. Martin, DO Kelli Glaser, DO Christopher Scuderi, DO Edward Via College of Osteopathic Geraldine T. O’Shea, DO Thomas H. Osborn, DO Robert J. Gordon, DO, BS Michael A. Seffinger, DO Medicine Abraham Pera, DO Elizabeth A. Palmarozzi, DO Darrell Lynn Grace, DO A. Duane Selman, DO Jeffrey S. Grove, DO Robert G. G. Piccinini, DO Russell Peterson, DO David L. Grice, DO Dana C. Shaffer, DO Jeffrey Heatherington, LHD Thomas A. Quinn, DO M. Jay Porcelli, DO, MHPE James F. Griffin, DO Gregg S. Silberg, DO Dr. & Mrs. James M. Lally & Family Dr. & Mrs. Philip L. Shettle Josh Prober, JD Laura E. Griffin, DO Taran W. Silva, OMS II Michigan State University College of Dr. & Mrs. Ray E. Stowers Peter Ashwin Reding, DO Roberta J. Guibord, DO Paula Ann Sjolund, DO Osteopathic Medicine Dr. & Mrs. Richard R. Thacker Edgar J. Rennoe, DO Elizabeth A. Gunther, DO Anthony J. Skiptunas, III, DO Carole Crosby, JD & Larry A. Bernadette Turowetz Laura M. Rosch, DO Stefan Hagopian, DO William H. Stager, DO, MS Wickless, DO Frank M. Tursi, DO Joel L. Rush, DO Karl Harnish, DO Fred L. Steinbaum, DO Kurt D. Harrison, DO Platinum Leadership Society Aniello Viserto William M. Silverman, DO Melodi D. Stocks, DO Barbara E. Walker, DO Oliver W. Hayes, III, DO, MPH Mary H Strizzi, DO ($5,000 to $24,999) James E. Swartwout Dr. Lee Weiss Michael P. Toney, DO Kyle Haygood Stephen M. Swetech, DO Boyd R. Buser, DO & Pam Buser Robert A. Westropp, Jr. Amelia G. Tunanidas Pantelis, DO, BS Max E. Helman, DO Gerald R. Swiacki, DO Khawaja H. Ikram, DO J. Michael Wieting, DO, MEd William H. Voss, DO William W. Henning, DO Andrew J. Tartaglione, DO Richard A. Feely, DO Sherri L. Wise, CPA John J. Herscher, DO David Teitelbaum, DO, DVM Dr. and Mrs. Donald J. Krpan, DO Bruce A. Wolf, DO Century Leadership Society LTC Gregory Hill, DO George Thomas, DO Kedrin Van Steenwyk, DO & Liam Joseph M. Yasso, Jr., DO ($100 - $249) W. Ashley Hood, DO Esther H. Tompkins, DO Joseph A. Zammuto, DO Victoria Hsiao, DO Robert L. Tripp, Jr., DO Duggan, DO Margaret I. Aguwa, DO, MPH Western University of Health Sciences Mohammad Jamshidi-Nezhad, DO John A. Tyrrell, DO Bronze Leadership Society Stephanie Aldret, DO Virginia M. Johnson, DO Marina Vinarskaya, DO College of Osteopathic Medicine of Ethan R. Allen, DO the Pacific ($500 - $999) Yolanda Johnson-Moton Vanessa S. Vinn, DO Kurt C. Anderson, DO Jeremy L. Jones, DO Michael V. Volin, PhD Gold Leadership Society Dr. and Mrs. Clinton E. Adams Hal W. Armistead, DO, MHSA Jay D. Bhatt, DO, MPH Capt Joseph M. Kaczmarczyk, DO Stephanie L. White, DO ($2,500 - $4,999) Patricia F. Arnett, DO, BA Larry E. Kage, DO Ceshia Wilder Gunnar Brolinson, DO & Ellen Athens, DO Leisa Brolinson John Nicholas Kasimos, DO Stacy J. Williams, DO Dr. & Mrs. Mark A. Baker Manuel W. Ballas, DO Drs Royce & Elva Keilers Winter B. Wilson, DO Robert D. Blubaugh, DO Mary Caffrey, DO Mark Banas, DO Anthony G. Chila, DO Isaac J. Kirstein, DO Rodney M. Wiseman, DO Stephen S. Downey, CAE, CFRE John C. Baumann, DO John J. Kowalczyk, DO Lewin Wyatt, Jr., DO Irv Edwards, MD Greg D. Cohen, DO Paul F. Benien, Jr., DO Robert C. Deluca, DO Matthew Kremke Blake A. Wylie, DO Dr. and Mrs. Ernest Gelb Harvey S. Benn, DO CPT Steven M. Kriss, DO Joseph M. Zawisza, DO Stanley E. Grogg, DO Dennis J. Dowling, DO, MA Bernard J. Bernacki, DO, MPH Regina and Richard Doxtader Marianne G. Krouk, DO Cam Zerpoli Dr. and Mrs. Anthony N. Ottaviani Andrew H. Berry, DO Paul M. Krueger, DO Dr. and Mrs. William D. Strampel Gerald DuPrez, PhD Daniel L. Biery, DO Mr. and Mrs. Michael Fach Thomas P. Kunkle, DO Adrienne White-Faines, MPA Katheryn K. Black, DO Elizabeth A. Lacy, DO Corporate Norman E. Vinn, DO, MBA Catherine A. Galligan G. Barton Blossom, DO Robert B. Goldberg, DO James J. Lamberg, DO Patrick J. Botz, DO Carol L. Lang, DO Benefactors Silver Leadership Society Scott R. Hannum, DO John R. Bowling, DO Hal Hargrave Victoria Laucius, DO ($1,000 - $2,499) Mark J. Bowman, DO Martin J. Loscalzo, DO Community Trust Steven D. Kamajian, DO Thomas A. Boyle, DO Dr. and Mrs. Peter B. Ajluni Susan L. Ledbetter, DO Edward L. Lundy, DO $50,000 Annual John W. Becher, DO John D. Branch, DO Michael F. Lurakis, DO Unrestricted Donation Beth A. Longenecker, DO Capt Teresa M. Brennan, DO, MS James D. Bernard, DO Karen S. Lydon Eli Lilly & Company Marc E. Lynch, DO Steve P. Buchanan, DO John E. Bodell, DO Melissa Macy, DO Purdue Pharma, LP David T. Malicke, DO Genevieve B. Buenaflor, DO David L. Broder, DO Merck Foundation Donald C. Manuele, DO Michele A. Neff-Bulger, DO Thomas J. Carlile, DO Mark L. Martin, DO Dan E. Miulli, DO Elizabeth C. Clark, DO Pinnacle Partner & John B. Bulger, DO, MBA Eugene A. Oliveri, DO David J. Martinke, DO William J. Burke, DO Thomas H. Conklin, Jr., DO Rance L. McClain, DO $30,000 Annual Bryan S. Poe, DO David A. Connett, DO Dr. & Mrs. Ronald R. Burns Patricia Rehfield, DO, MPH Thomas E. McCurdy, DO Unrestricted Donation Mark S. Cantieri, DO H. William Craver, III, DO Bruce A. McElhinney, DO John A. Saurino, DO William C. Cunningham, DO, MHA PhARMA John Casey, DO, MA Stephen M. Scheinthal, DO Dan E. Miulli, DO, DME Novo Nordisk, Inc. Thomas Cerafice Robert M. Currier, DO Angelique C. Mizera, DO John W. Sealey, DO Maria F. Daly, DO Sanofi Pasteur Michael Chabot, DO Jay H. Shubrook, Jr., DO Peter S. Moran, DO Suzanne C. Crandall, DO Randall L. DeArment, DO Michael C. Myers, DO Tiffany L. Anderson Terrell, DO Matthew Dorn, DO President’s Circle Dr. & Mrs. Scott S. Cyrus Thomas J. Trahan, DO, BA Alexandra R. Myers, DO Thomas L. Ely, DO Joseph F. Dorsten, DO Minh Q. Nguyen, DO $25,000 Annual Alesia Wagner, DO Barbara Drapkin Raul J. Garcia, DO COL James E. Ostrander, DO Unrestricted Donation Dr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Giaimo William J. Duggan, DO Mitchell T. Pace, DO Gentry Leadership Society Linda J. Dunatov, EdD Pfizer, Inc. Kari Hortos, DO ($250 - $499) Michael G. Parisi, DO Teresa A. Hubka, DO & Melinda A. Duncan, DO, RPH Gregory A. Pecchia, DO John Dunkas Larry W. Anderson, DO Donna Ann Dye Eugene D. Pogorelec, DO Grand Patron Dr. & Mrs. Robert S. Juhasz Kenneth S. Bayles, DO Gary S. Edwards, DO David L. Porter, DO $15,000 Annual Joseph Kuchinski, Jr., DO Craig S. Boisvert, DO Steve Elie Carolyn W. Quist, DO Unrestricted Donation Brian J. Loveless, DO David L. Edwardy, DO George Erbacher, DO Cynthia Rawlins Merck & Co., Inc. Craig L. Magnatta, DO Diana Ewert, MPA, CAE James M. Essad, DO Kenneth Richter, DO Harris Mainster, DO Joseph Farrell, DO J. Patrick Ewonus, DO Jeffrey M. Ricketts, DO William S. Mayo, DO Robert G. Good, DO M. Bruce Farkas, DO Gerald F. Robbins, DO Bhaba Misra, DO Mansoor Ali Jatoi, DO Ellen D. Faucett, DO Stanley S. Roland, DO Dr. & Mrs. Ray L. Morrison David Johnson Gail D. Feinberg, DO Joseph J. Ryno, III, DO, MS Dr. & Mrs. Michael K. Murphy Michelle A. Kearney, DO Gregory R. Frailey, DO Gary L. Saltus, DO

Do it with Compassion. Donate today at aof.org • 7 The AOF recognizes students, physicians, and programs for their academic achievement, outstanding contributions to the profession and their impact on global health.

Applications for 2017 open in late January. Visit www.aof.org/grants-awards for more information.

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