Loma Linda University TheScholarsRepository@LLU: Digital Archive of Research, Scholarship & Creative Works Alumni Journal, School of Medicine Loma Linda University Publications 9-2018 Alumni Journal - Volume 89, Number 3 Loma Linda University School of Medicine Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/sm-alumni-journal Part of the Other Medicine and Health Sciences Commons Alumni JOURNALAlumni Association, School of Medicine of Loma Linda University September–December 2018 Graduation 2018 All the faces, residency information, and awards from graduation weekend INSIDE: Engaging the Next Generation • Department Reports: Radiation Medicine and Surgery TABLE of CONTENTS Alumni JOURNAL September–December 20172018 Though the campus may change, Volume 88,89, Number 3 Editor Burton A. Briggs ’66 Associate Editors you will always be family. DonnaRolanda L. R. Carlson Everett ’69 ’92 RolandaDarrell J. R. Ludders Everett ’67 ’92 Consulting Editor/Historian Dennis E. Park, MA, ’07-hon Managing Editor 18 Contributing Editor Chris Clouzet Karl P. Sandberg ’74 Assistant Editor ChristinaManaging Lee Editor Chris Clouzet Design & Layout ChrisDesign Clouzet & Layout CalvinChris Clouzet Chuang Calvin Chuang Advertising 21 AdvertisingNancy Yuen, MPW 26 CirculationAndrea Schröer CirculationA.T. Tuot A.T. Tuot Features Departments The Alumni JOURNAL is published 16 The Unwritten Curriculum 2 From the Editor Thethree Alumni times JOURNALa year by the is published threeAlumni times Association, a year by the H. Del Schutte Jr. ’84 on how he received 5 From the President more than just academic training at LLUSM AlumniSchool ofAssociation, Medicine of 6 From the Dean SchoolLoma Linda of Medicine University of 18 Engaging the Next Generation 11245 Anderson St., Suite 200 8 This and That Loma Linda University in the Pursuit of Medicine 11245Loma Linda, Anderson CA 92354 St., Suite 200 Gina J. Mohr ’96 explores the pursuit of 10 School of Medicine News LomaPhone: Linda, 909-558-4633 CA 92354 medicine in the face of physician shortages. 14 The Student Fund Fax: 909-558-4638 Phone:Email: [email protected] 21 Department Reports: Surgery 44 Book Review Fax:Advertising: 909-558-4638 [email protected] and Radiation Medicine 45 AIMS Report Email: [email protected] Carlos A. Garberoglio, MD, and FindAdvertising: us online: [email protected] 46 Alumni News Jerry D. Slater ’82 report on their www.llusmaa.org Find us online: respective departments and faculty. 47 Classified/Placement Ads Facebook.com/llusmaa www.llusmaa.org Twitter: @llusmaa 26 Graduation 2018 48 In Memoriam We would not be where we are today without the hard work and dedication of each one of you, Instagram:Facebook.com/llusmaa @llusmaa A look at the Class of 2018 graduates and 50 Historical Snapshot evident by the impact you have made in the world. As we prepare for the next phase of LinkedInTwitter: @llusmaaGroup: Alumni Association their graduation day experience School of Medicine of Loma Linda fulfilling our Mission to Continue the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ, we are reaching out to 52 What’s Up, Doc? UniversityInstagram: @llusmaa partner with you as a member of our family. In preparation for the completion of our new 40 Last Chance Ranch Featuring Maxine D. Theriot ’94 LinkedIn Group: Alumni Association hospital in 2020, our commitment is to grow our clinical faculty; meeting the needs of the A poem by Shannon Greenberg ’18 School of Medicine of Loma Linda Inland Empire, Southern California and the world. If you have an interest in returning home, Extras 41 The Struggle Is a Victory University or know anyone who would like to join the team, we would love to hear from you. You can visit 33 From the Class President Carolyn Pearce ’18 finds the positive in Views expressed in the Alumni JOURNAL are our website at www.socaldocs.com or contact me anytime. those of the respective contributors and are not the paradox of medicine. necessarily shared by the Alumni Association or editorial staff. The Alumni Association is not 42 The Rhythm in the Words responsible for the quality of products or services Mike Unterseher, CMSR advertised in the JOURNAL, unless the products Director of Physician Recruitment A poem by Raymond Krause ’18 or services are offered directly by the Association. Printed by Lynx Group, Inc. 909-558-5912 Printed by Lynx Group, Inc. Salem, Oregon [email protected] On the Cover: Graduates pose for a photo before their commencement ceremony on May 27, 2018. Salem, Oregon FROM the EDITOR Changes to Come n an effort to continue improving the Alumni JOURNAL, coincide with APC and graduation, the next issue will be Ithe editors and editorial staff are currently reviewing the published in the spring of 2019, following APC, and will production process of the publication. We are considering be called the Spring 2019 issue. Subsequent issues will be a SeaCountry Homes Community aspects such as the design, content, layout, page count, the Summer 2019 and the Fall/Winter 2019 issues and so and publication schedule. Much of the JOURNAL as you know it will remain the same, but we have already made So don’t panic if you realize it is February and you some plans for improvements we are eager to share. We will continue to publish three issues each calendar haven’t received an issue for several months. year, with two of the issues featuring the Annual Postgraduate Convention and the School of Medicine graduates. The JOURNAL’s content will remain focused forth. So don’t panic if you suddenly realize it is February on our medical alumni and students, the School of and you haven’t received an issue for several months. Medicine, and the Alumni Association. No, the Alumni Association has not been dissolved, the staff has not transferred to other venues, the contract We are considering aspects such as the design, with our publisher has not been canceled, and stock for printing has not been replaced by pixels. Regarding the content, layout, page count, and publication schedule. editorial design, you will see some updates to the look of the JOURNAL come spring, and we trust you will find the new look attractive and worthy of pride in your Two changes to anticipate are the delivery schedule of Alumni Association. the JOURNAL to your homes or inboxes and the edito- I personally appreciate comments, letters, and arti- rial design. The most obvious change in the near future cles from our readers, which help to keep us focused is there will be no January–April issue delivered this on what our alumni want to see contained in our winter. Instead, in order for publication times to better Alumni JOURNAL. n Burton A. Briggs ’66 Editor *$7,500, no PMI and 5% down payment programs are preferred lender incentives that can only be used as per lending and regulatory guidelines. Lenders and programs vary as to the application and use of seller incentives. Not available with other offers or incentives. Please check with sales counselor or lender for specific seller incentive criteria. In a continuous effort to improve product, SeaCountry Homes reserves the right to change floor plans, exterior elevations, square footage, materials and pricing without prior notice. All square footages are approximate. Illustrative is an artist’s conception and is not to scale. 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They Oexcited and scared at the same time, going to the have served internationally on short-term mission trips Alumni Association Freshman Welcome Picnic, and and as student missionaries in more than 40 countries. 2019 Board of Directors Elections meeting the dean, Dr. Hadley (Gordon ’44-B), who knew They have certainly followed Jesus’ command to “Go ye Please complete the form by using a black/blue pen or vote online at my face and name! In August, the Class of 2022 said they into all the world.” www.llusmaa.org/page/ballot-2019 felt anxious and excited at the same time as they began their first days of school. They also attended the Alumni Medical School Trends Full Name: _______________________________________ Class: _______________ Email: ____________________________ Association welcome picnic and met the dean, Dr. Hadley Nationally, there is an increasing number of applicants (Roger ’74). Clearly, some things have not changed. to medical school. Today’s students have more to learn Address: _________________________________________ State: _______________ Zip Code: _________________________ than you and I did—think of the number of drug names What Is It Like to Be a Medical Student Today? they need to memorize. They also have numerous ways to Alumni Association Annual and Perpetual Members: Do you approve of the appointment of the following persons learn and more sources to use. The Match is much more to the Alumni Association Board of Directors? • Most students were born between 1994 and 1996. competitive than it was 15–20 years ago, and there are • They have always known the “world wide web.” now more applicants than there are residency spots.