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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Summer 2012, Issue 20
NAAHP National Meeting...……..1
D.C. Program………………..…..1-2
Cascorbi Scholarship….…...….….2
Office News……………...………2-3
Student News……………...…….4-7
Dates for Your Calendar……...….4
Honors Dinner 2012…...................7
Alumni News…………………..…...8
Summer Recipe……………………8
Feature: Cheap Eats…………..9-10
Street Signs…………………........10
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Joseph Rifici
Executive Editor
Jennifer Puin
Senior Editor
Katherine Flach
Graphics Editor
Contributers:
William Deitmen
Kathy Duong
Amanda Hardy
Courtney Ruffalo Miller
Kayla Norcia
Michael Pippin
NESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANT
Case Western Reserve University
Master of Science in Anesthesia (MSA) Program
NAAHP NATIONAL MEETING
Summer 2012
The MSA Program was one of approximately 80 professional schools, associations
and companies that participated as exhibitors at the National Association of
Advisors for the Health Professions (NAAHP) Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland on
June 20-24, 2012. NAAHP is an organization of over 900 health professions
advisors at colleges and universities throughout the United States.
The theme of this year’s conference was drawn from its location, Advisors as Harbor
Masters: Guiding Our Students Through the Challenging Waters of Healthcare Education.
Inner Harbor Baltimore bustled with activity despite near 100 degree
temperatures throughout the conference. The exhibit hall also buzzed with activity,
in an atmosphere that felt like a reunion of old friends and colleagues. We saw
many familiar faces, and made some new connections too.
We would like to thank the NAAHP advisors for their enthusiasm and support of
the MSA Program at Case Western Reserve University. Please continue to discuss
the anesthesiologist assistant profession with your students, and suggest that they
contact us. Our application deadline for this year is October 1, 2012, and we are
now accepting applications for our Cleveland, Houston, and Washington D.C.
locations.
While in Baltimore, Laura Bishop had a chance to visit our new program in D.C.
Here are some pictures she took.
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2012 CASCORBI SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
We are pleased to announce the second recipients of
the MSA Program’s Helmut Cascorbi, MD, PhD,
Scholarship: Matthew Duer and Peter Le.
Matt and Peter will receive $500 scholarships based on
high scores on their clinical evaluations and exams in
their first year.
The MSA Program established this scholarship in May
2011 to honor Dr. Cascorbi’s significant contributions to
the AA program at Case Western Reserve University
and his long commitment to the profession. This
scholarship will be awarded annually to an outstanding
second-year student from each of our program
locations.
The MSA Program is deeply grateful to everyone who
has made a donation to the Helmut Cascorbi, MD, PhD,
Scholarship Fund over the past year. Your support
directly benefits our students and allows us to honor the
many achievements of Dr. Cascorbi.
OFFICE NEWS
Comings and Goings
MSA Program, Houston Location
Emily L. Drennan, MD, resigns as Medical Director of MSA Houston
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D.C. Program Photos cont’d.
A) Three D.C. students—
Kevin Kunzelman, Alex
Montavon, Chris Dejelo—
in the sim lab
B) Shane Angus, AA-C (D.C.
program director), and
William Agbor-Baiyee, PhD
(D.C. education manager)
C) Ashish Patel, second from
right, with students in the
Sim Lab
Matthew Duer
MSA Cleveland
Hometown: Columbus,
Ohio
Undergraduate school:
The Ohio State University
Peter Le
MSA Houston
Hometown: Grand Prairie,
Texas
Undergraduate school:
Texas Christian University
Dr. Drennan decided to change the direction of her career and to accept a position in Utah.
Her last day with the MSA Program was June 30, 2012. We thank Dr. Drennan for her
contributions to our Houston program and wish her all the best in the next stage of her
career.

OFFICE NEWS
Comings and Goings cont’d.
Sam D. Gumbert, MD, becomes new Medical Director of MSA Houston
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Words from Dr. Gumbert: I was born in Mountain Home, Idaho, and grew up in a military
family that took me across the United States, England and South Korea. I attended the
University of Texas at Austin, where I received my undergraduate and master’s degree in
communication sciences and disorders. Following a brief stint as an audiologist, I returned to
medical school at The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. I continued at
UT to complete my anesthesia training and was honored to join the faculty following my chief
resident year. I currently serve as the Assistant Program Director and the Director of
Internship Training at UT Houston Department of Anesthesia. I am thrilled by the
opportunity to join the Case team. I look forward to an exciting fall as the new Medical
Director of the anesthesiologist assistant program.
New Staff: Miranda Livingston, Education Coordinator
Words from Miranda: I started with the MSA Program in Houston in January 2012. Originally
from lovely, green Vancouver, Washington, I am slowly acclimating to the sunny, hot humidity
of Houston. I have a degree in Exercise Science from Brigham Young University. I relocated
to Houston with my wonderful husband and my adorable 18-month-old son, Max.
MSA Program, Washington D.C. Location
New Staff: William Agbor-Baiyee, PhD, Education Manager
William joined the MSA Program in D.C. on April 2, 2012 to serve as the program’s new
education manager. Prior to his employment with Case Western Reserve, he served for 11
years as director of the two-year premedical Master of Science in Medical Science Program at
Indiana University School of Medicine. William has a BS in Cellular & Molecular Biology from
Ball State University and a PhD in Higher Education from Indiana University.
New Faculty Appointments
David Dunipace, AA-C, Director of Didactic Instruction (Class of ’08)
Sabena Kachwalla, AA-C, Director of Clinical Instruction (Class of ’07)
Ashish Patel, AA-C, Director of Simulation Instruction
MSA Program, Cleveland Location
Kayla Norcia leaves office assistant position
Kayla worked with the program over the past year while she determined what the next stage
would be in her education. In August, Kayla will enter a master’s program in occupational
therapy at Philadelphia University. Her last day with the MSA Program will be July 17 th . We
would like to thank Kayla for her dedication to the program, and we wish her luck in her new
educational endeavor!
New Staff: Allison Morgan, MA, Education Manager
Allison will return to the MSA Program on July 23, 2012 to serve as education manager, as
Jennifer Puin transitions into a new role as director of finance and admissions. Allison worked
with the program on a part-time basis while she pursued her master’s degree in art history at
Case Western Reserve University. She earned her MA in May 2011, and has a BA in Art
History from Canisius College in Buffalo, New York. For the past year Allison has worked as
an editor at Lachina Publishing Services in Beachwood, Ohio.

STUDENT NEWS
White Coat Ceremony, Houston
This year’s ceremony will take place on July 27th from
7-9 pm at Smith & Wollensky. The ceremony honors
our first-year students upon the completion of their first
semester in the MSA Program. Each student will receive
a white coat as a reward for their efforts. In the
presence of their families and clinical instructors, the
students will take an oath to the anesthesiologist
assistant profession and to the excellence of the Case
Western Reserve University program.
Dates for Your Calendar
July 24 Clinical exam for first-year students
August 1 Final grades due 12:00 noon
July 30-August 3 Summer break for first-year
students
August 6 First day of Fall semester
September 3 Day off for Labor Day
Message from the Houston Student Chiefs
Kathy Duong and Michael Pippin
The privilege to represent the Houston MSA Program as
student chiefs is a great honor, providing us the ability to
directly contribute to the program and the profession.
Just a few weeks ago, the new incoming class began their
first few weeks of clinicals. Not only are they all
exhibiting tremendous potential and dedication, but they
are also demonstrating professionalism, a vital key to
success for first-year students.
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As part of the second Houston MSA class, we have
observed the AA profession gradually expand
throughout Texas. Numerous clinical rotation sites have
been initiated such as a pediatrics rotation at Children’s
Medical Center of Dallas and an ambulatory rotation at
Grace Medical Center in Lubbock. With each rotation,
our classmates have done a great job of representing and
educating other medical professionals about Case and
the AA profession. We are excited to be part of such a
rapidly growing program.
Students in Houston will soon have access to more
advanced resources. Within the next few months, the
students will have a new simulation lab, student lounge,
classroom, and program office.
We look forward to seeing new opportunities arise
throughout the year! Best of luck to the first years as
they endeavor through didactics and clinicals and to the
second years as they begin their new specialty rotations!
Message from the
Cleveland Student
Chiefs
William Deitmen and Amanda
Hardy
The summer semester is an
exciting and busy time for
the MSA Program. In May,
we honored the graduating
Class of 2012. We would
like to thank the Class of
2012 for their guidance and
support throughout our
first year. We are proud to
see all of you go out into
the work force in many
different locations throughout
the country. Good luck
in your future endeavors.
Our 21 first-year students have spent the last three
weeks with Dave Zagorski, AA-C, Shawn Duvall, AA-C,
and Michael Patrick, AA-C, learning the basics of
anesthesia. On June 25 th they entered the operating
room for the first time. These talented students are
motivated and excited to develop the necessary skills to
became an AA. We encourage the Class of 2014 to stay
focused, to continue to work hard, and to keep your
heads up!
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STUDENT NEWS
The Class of 2013 has now taken on the role of
second-year students. We began our summer semester
with everyone in Cleveland. We took Ethics, Law and
Diversity for AAs with Art Arciaga, an AA at Lakewood
Hospital who also holds a JD, and with Dr. Aaron Goldenberg,
professor in the Department of Bioethics at
CWRU School of Medicine. We would like to thank
these individuals for sharing their time and knowledge
with us. We will take these important principles with us
as we continue our second-year rotations over this next
year.
As second year students, we will participate in 13
different rotations, focusing on specific anesthesia
specialties including cardiac, trauma/ICU, pediatrics,
neurosurgery, outpatient, and obstetrics. We are
excited to have expanded our rotation options for both
elective and required rotations this year. In particular,
we are happy that we will have the opportunity to do
our neurosurgery rotation at Washington Hospital
Center in Washington, DC. In addition, some of our
classmates will be traveling around the United States to
do general rotations in Colorado, Wisconsin, Florida,
Georgia, Missouri, and Texas. We wish everyone safe
travels, and we are eager to hear about your
experiences in these new places.
We would like to leave you with a few important dates
to keep in mind as you continue to enjoy the warm
summer weather:
Summer Break for Class of 2014:
Jul 30-Aug 3, 2012
Application for the Feb. 2013 Certification Exam
opens: Aug 1, 2012
Application for the Feb. 2013 Certification Exam
closes: Sept 30, 2012
Certification Exam date: Feb 9, 2013
MSA Cleveland Student Leaders
Standing, left to right:
Brian White, AAAA Student Rep
William Deitmen, Student Chief
Sitting, left to right:
Juliette Burnham, AAAA Student Rep
Amanda Hardy, Student Chief
Our New Students
The MSA Program proudly
welcomed an incoming class
of 21 students in Cleveland,
22 students in Houston, and
16 students in Washington,
D.C. on May 29, 2012.
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For photos and biosketches
of all our students, select the
Students link on the home
page of our website, anesthesiaprogram.com. On the
next page is a profile of our new student body from all
our program locations.

STUDENT NEWS
New Students cont’d.
Academic Averages
MCAT
Verbal Reasoning – 7.89
Physical Sciences – 8.54
Biological Sciences – 9.09
Composite Score – 25.5
Writing Sample – N
GPA
Overall – 3.51
Science/Prerequisite – 3.57
Home States
California
Colorado
Delaware
Georgia
Kentucky
Maryland
Michigan
MSA Cleveland
Class of 2014
Mississippi
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Ontario, Canada
Pennsylvania
Republic of Korea
South Carolina
Texas
Utah
Wisconsin
Undergraduate Majors
Biochemistry
Biology/Biomedical Sciences
Chemistry
Exercise Science
Film and Television
Health Sciences
Kinesiology
Molecular and Biochemistry
Music
Naval Architecture
Neuroscience
Political Science
Pre Medicine
Psychology
Sports Medicine
Zoology
Advanced Degrees
PhD Biological
Sciences
MS Applied Anatomy
MS Biology
MS Biomedical Science
MS Cellular/Molecular
Biology
MS Medical Science
MS Molecular
Genetics and Biochemistry
MS Neuroscience
MS Regulatory Biology
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STUDENT NEWS
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Honors Dinner
This year’s Honors Dinner was held on May 19, 2012 at
the Wyndham Cleveland at Playhouse Square. It was a
celebration for our graduates from both our Houston
and Cleveland programs. Thank you to our students,
their families, and all of our guests for making this a
memorable event.
Student Awards
MSA students formally recognized the excellence of four
of their instructors at Honors Dinner. Congratulations
to this year’s awardees!
Houston awards
Esi Rhett, MD: Outstanding Attending
Leanne Foster, MD: Outstanding Resident
Joseph Lovoi, MD: Outstanding Resident
Joseph Harp, AA-C: Outstanding Clinical Instructor
(Class of ’11)
Cleveland awards
Marin Mannix, MD: Outstanding Attending
Joel Grigsby, MD: Outstanding Resident
Judith Wolkoff, AA-C: Outstanding Clinical Instructor,
awarded by 2 nd year students (Class of ’78)
Colleen O’Malia, AA-C: Outstanding Clinical Instructor,
awarded by 1 st year students (Class of ’10)
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A) Billy Bell ’12 and family
B) Members of the Class of ’73, left to right: Gholam Meah,
Jim Gavacs, Mike Kovach
C) Kelly Foster ’12 and family
D) Deana Metri ’13, Amanda Hardy ’13, guest, and
Matt Duer ’13
E) Oksana Kozlovskaya ’12 and family
F) Dr. Matt Norcia, Mike Nichols, Joe Rifici, and
Dr. Howard Nearman

ALUMNI NEWS
RECIPE: PATRIOTIC BERRY TRIFLE
Kayla Norcia, BS in Pre-Physical Therapy
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 8-10 servings
Ingredients:
¼ cup plus 2/3 cup sugar
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon almond extract
1 pre-made angel food cake, cut into 1-inch slices
1 pound cream cheese, at room temperature
2 cups heavy cream, at room temperature
2 pints blueberries
2 pints strawberries, hulled and sliced
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David Dunipace ’08 was married on April 21, 2012, in Washington,
D.C., and he and his wife Lauren spent their honeymoon in France.
David was recently hired as the new Director of Didactic Instruction
for the MSA Program, D.C. location.
Words from David: We were long-time friends at Ohio University
where we both went to undergraduate school. While I was completing
the MSA Program, Lauren moved to Cleveland for a job and we started
dating. We both moved to D.C.
in the summer of 2008, where I
started working at Washington
Hospital Center and Lauren
attended American University
to obtain her graduate degree in
Elementary Education. She is
currently working as a first
grade teacher for DC public
schools.
Sabena Kachwalla ’07 was
hired in June as the new
Director of Clinical Instruction,
MSA D.C. Location.
Directions:
1. Heat ¼ cup sugar, the lemon juice and ¼ cup water in a
saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.
Remove from heat and stir in the almond extract.
2. Brush both sides of each slice of cake with the syrup. Cut the
slices into 1-inch cubes.
3. Beat the remaining 2/3 cup sugar and the cream cheese with a
mixer on medium speed until smooth and light. Add the cream and
beat on medium-high speed until smooth and the consistency of
whipped cream.
4. Arrange half of the cake cubes in the bottom of a 13-cup trifle
dish. Sprinkle evenly with a layer of blueberries. Dollop half of the
cream mixture over the blueberries and gently spread. Top with a
layer of strawberries. Layer the remaining cake cubes on top of the
strawberries, then sprinkle with more blueberries and top with the
remaining cream mixture. Finish with the remaining strawberries
and blueberries, arranging them in a decorative pattern. Cover and
refrigerate 1 hour.
From www.foodnetwork.com

CHEAP EATS NEAR CAMPUS
Courtney Ruffalo Miller
Masters’ Candidate in Art History and Museum Studies
As a busy graduate student, it is often difficult to fit healthy,
affordable meals into your hectic schedule. As such, you
must rely on prepared food to help fulfill your nutritional
needs. The following provides a helpful list of exceptional
local restaurants that are within five miles of University
Hospitals Case Medical Center.
Falafel Café
Falafel Café offers fast and fresh wraps, kebobs, salads and
other Mediterranean fare at reasonable prices. Their large
menu features many vegetarian and vegan options. The
potato lentil soup ($3.99) is perfect on a cold, snowy
Cleveland day, and the Falafel Wrap ($4.25) makes for a
satisfying, flavorful lunch.
11365 Euclid Ave
216.229.9540
Mon-Fri 10 am-10 pm, Sat 11 am-11 pm, Sun 3-10 pm
www.falafelcafecleveland.com
Souper Market
The soups and salads at Souper Market are prepared with
homemade stocks and dressings. Their menu changes
seasonally, ensuring that their products will always feature
produce at the peak of its flavor. Purchase a quart of
refreshing gazpacho or creamy lobster bisque for several
day’s worth of easy lunches.
7501 Carnegie Ave
216.361.1355
Mon-Fri 11 am-6 pm
www.thesoupermarket.com
Luna Bakery and Café
All items sold at Luna Bakery and Café are made fresh daily
on-site, and prepared using the finest ingredients. Enjoy a
Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse Torte ($4.50) for an
extra jolt before an exam. Try a savory Roasted Portabella
Mushroom Crepe ($7.50) for an elegant, inexpensive meal.
2482 Fairmount Blvd
216.231.8585
Mon-Thurs 7 am-8 pm, Fri 7 am-9 pm, Sat 8 am-9 pm
Sun 8 am– 8pm
www.lunabakerycafe.com
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Murray Hill Market
Murray Hill Market is an old-fashioned neighborhood
corner store in the heart of historic Little Italy that
specializes in gourmet food products and prepared dishes.
Their regular sandwich and salad menu is supplemented
with specials created by their talented and experimental
cooking staff. The Tuscan Ricotta Potato Salad ($6.95/lb)
and Asian Philly Sandwich ($7.95) are two delicious stand
-outs featured on their daily menu.
2072 Murray Hill Rd
216.791.1900
Mon-Sat 9 am-9 pm
Sun 12-5 pm
www.murrayhillmarket.net
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Murray Hill Market

CHEAP EATS NEAR CAMPUS
Inn on Coventry
The Inn on Coventry is a family-style restaurant that serves the
home-cooked meals you may be missing. The ideal place for a weekend
brunch or a mid-week lunch, The Inn on Coventry is a popular
destination for hungry Case students. The kitchen serves multiple
varieties of pancakes—including lemon ricotta, blueberry and cashew,
and peanut butter chip— to satisfy the diverse tastes of their guests.
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd
216.371.1811
Mon-Thurs 7 am-2:45 pm, Fri 7 am-8:30 pm, Sat-Sun 8 am-2:45 pm
www.innoncoventry.com
Tommy’s
Tommy’s focus on whole, healthy foods has made it one of the most
popular restaurants on Cleveland’s east side. Their large menu features
everything from pizza to burgers to seafood and includes many vegetarian
and vegan options. Sample one of Tommy’s famous classic
milkshakes ($4.99), a treat definitely worth the indulgence.
1824 Coventry Rd
216.321.7757
Sun-Thurs 9 am-9 pm, Fri 9 am-10 pm, Sat 7:30 am-10 pm
www.tommyscoventry.com
Hot Sauce Williams
Featured on Man v. Food and No Reservations, Hot Sauce Williams serves
traditional southern comfort food. Known for their award-winning fried
chicken and spicy barbeque sauce, Hot Sauce Williams offers all the
components for the perfect outdoor summer meal. Try their Polish Boy
sandwich ($3.50), a kielbasa sausage topped with fries and coleslaw,
stuffed in a bun and drenched in spicy barbeque sauce. Come hungry!
The portions are large and the food is extremely rich.
7815 Carnegie Rd
216.391.2230
Everyday 11 am-1:30 am
STREET SIGNS
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Presti’s Bakery
Opened in 1903, Presti’s
Bakery is a Little Italy
institution serving a selection
of Italian and American food.
Their baked goods, including
their famous doughnuts and
fabulous bite-size cookies,
will certainly subdue any
sweet tooth. Try their
homemade Vegetarian Pizza
($2/slice) or Italian Sausage
and Spinach Stromboli
($3.50) and their delicious
selection of pasta salads for a
quick week night meal.
12101 Mayfield Rd
216.421.3060
Mon 6 am-8 pm, Tues-Thurs 6 am-9 pm
Fri-Sat 6 am-10:30 pm, Sun 6 am-6 pm
www.prestisbakery.com
In Houston, Texas.
Photos by Greg Kychun, AA-C