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D REXEL U NIVERSITY C OLLEGE OF M EDICINENEWSPAGERCommencement/Reunion 2008 Newsletter Volume 9, No. 5COMMENCEMENTMAY 16PAGE 6Alumni Weekend 2Awards Ceremonies 4Graduation Awards 8Behind the Scenes 10 Teaching Awards 12 Alumni Induction 1350th Reunion 14

2Alumni Weekend May 2-4

Professional Studies AwardsThe Office of Professional Studies in the Health Sciences held its annual awardsceremony at New College Building on May 14, followed by a buffet luncheon. TheOutstanding Academic Achievement Award was presented to selected studentsin each of the 14 programs administered by the Office of Professional Studies.Dr. Gerald Soslau and Justin Chen, Master ofMedical ScienceProgram directors and co-directors Drs. Julian Mesina, Fredric Hellman, Nancy Minugh-Purvis;Tina Rader; and Linda DiMarioDr. Soslau, Dr. Loretta Walker and MustafaMohammad, Drexel Pathway to Medical SchoolBridgette Wells, a winner of the Master of LaboratoryAnimal Science Service Award, and Julian Mesina,DVM, Ph.D., director, Animal Science ProgramsSenior Associate Dean Gerald Soslau, Ph.D., presented the Outstanding AcademicAchievement Award in the Master of Forensic Science Program to Andrea Leigh RomeroAgcaoili and Kimberly Ann Vicari: (l-r) Soslau; Vicari; program co-directors FredricHellman, M.D., and William Welsh; and Agcaoili.4At the reception are professional studies staff members Tara Sarica, LaKiesha Stevens,Thelicia Hill, Tamysha Harrell, Laura Mangano, and Alan Haroian.The luncheon reception was held at Stiles Hall.

Biomed Awards and BarbequeGraduating students received their hoods, and several studentswere presented with prizes at the annual barbeque and awardsceremony given by the Office of Biomedical Graduate andPostgraduate Studies. Barry Waterhouse, Ph.D., vice dean,presided at the event honoring the 13 Ph.D. and 4 Master ofScience candidates. The guests included faculty, family andfriends of the graduates, and representatives of the AlumniAssociation, which donates the hoods each year for thebiomedical graduate degrees. The awards are listed on page 8.Mitali Upendra Purohit, 3rd year,Microbiology & Immunology, Shriya Raj,4th year Microbiology & ImmunologyDr. Karen Moxon presentsher mentee, Tina Kao, witha doctoral hood.Tracey Bracale, program administrator, with Nina Thakkar Rivera, Ph.D.graduate, Microbiology & Immunology, and her husband, Antonio RiveraFormer and present Graduate Students Association members: Joseph Banner,Angela Richardson, Christina Kollias, Meghan Wynosky, Shawn Keogan, andArthie AminStudent lab partners Patricia Petritus and SwatiThorat with academic administrator Tia Dorsey.Judy Rieger, 3rd year, Microbiology &Immunology, with Nick AuYong, M.D./Ph.D.student, and Xianomei Yuan, 1st year,Microbiology & ImmunologyJianli Hu, 3rd-year neuroscience student;Yanchun Li, Ph.D., postdoctoral researcher;and Huaixing Wang, M.D., Ph.D., also apostdoctural researcherDr. Barry Waterhouse, vice dean; Patty Comey, director of alumni relations;and Heather Painter, who graduated with a Ph.D. in Molecular & CellBiology & Genetics and was a recipient of the Alumni Association Award.Faculty, staff and students enjoyed an afternoon of warm weather on theback patio of the Queen Lane Campus.5

8Graduation AwardsGRADUATE STUDENT AWARDSThe AlumniAssociation Awardfor service tograduate programsand student body:Heather Jill Painter,Megan C. WrightThe Amedeo Bondi,Ph.D. Endowed Heather Jill PainterGraduate Award to a graduating Ph.D. studentfor excellence in research performance duringthe training experience: Kenneth A. MyersThe Arnold P. Gold FoundationScholarship for Humanism in Medicine:Evelyn Grace Lee, Jennifer Lynn Zeno YeastHonorable Mention: Amanda Estelle Colin,Khasha TouloeiThe Master of Laboratory Animal Science Service Award inrecognition of dedication and services to the Animal ScienceProgram: Dana Koch, Bridgette WellsDOCTOR OF MEDICINE AWARDSThe Dr. Elias Abrutyn Award for excellence in InfectiousDiseases: Robert Martin O’MalleyThe Allegheny County Medical Society Award for academic,interpersonal and extracurricular excellence: Abbey Leigh FingeretThe American Academy Award for excellence in Neurology:Amaal Jilani StarlingThe Award for Excellence in Anesthesiology:Stephanie Diane KellerThe O. Eugene Baum Memorial Prize for excellence inPsychiatry: Christian Nabil AthanassiousThe Paula Bernocchi Memorial Awardfor excellence in the field of Emergency Medicine:Rebecca Anne Foxfor excellence in the field of Psychiatry: James RothMegan C. WrightKenneth A. MyersThe Iain F. S. Black, M.D. Award for excellence in Pediatrics,presented by the Department of Pediatrics and the Medical Staffof St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children: Israel Green-HopkinsThe Elizabeth Blackwell Memorial Prize to an outstandingwoman in the graduating class: Jodi LangerThe Mark A. Blatt, M.D., HU ’56 Memorial Prize for excellencein Family Medicine: Reagan SchaplowThe Charles Block, M.D., HU ’42 Memorial Prize for excellencein Internal Medicine and Cardiology: Richard George KielThe Leopoldo Canales Award for excellence in Neurology:Mona M. PatelThe Ronald P. Caputo, M.D., HU ’62 Memorial Award foroutstanding clinical skills and humanitarianism in the care ofmedical patients: Steven H. KimThe Harris R. Clearfield Award for excellence inGastroenterology: Vijay BapatThe Maurice C.Clifford, M.D.Leadership Award forstudent achievementand service: JessicaKlausmeierThe Donald R. Cooper,M.D. Award forexcellence in Surgery:David Ansley LawrenceJessica Klausmeier, Deans Schindlerand HomanThe Dean’s Award fora universally high level of accomplishment, professional maturityand outstanding potential: Sarah M. WoodThe Drexel University College of Medicine Alumni AssociationAward for dedication and contribution to the community andUniversity: Chau Bao CheThe Drexel University College of Medicine SGA Award foroutstanding dedication and loyalty to the school and thestudent body: Gabriel FlaxmanThe David Dunn, M.D. Award for excellence in Neurology:Karen Lilia LeeThe Alan Edelsohn Memorial Prize for outstanding leadershipand service to the class and the College of Medicine:Daniel Kyuyoung ChoiThe Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Award forexcellence in Emergency Medicine: Jacob Christian MissThe Endocrine Society Award for special achievement andinterest in the general field of Endocrinology:Marcelo Ramin MalakootiThe Barbara Epstein Creativity Award for creativity in the arts:Mala TannaThe Eva Fernandez Fox Award for personal integrity, stability,responsibility and loyalty to the College of Medicine:Danielle Jeanette D’AvolioThe James P. Fullin, M.D., HU ’76 Memorial Award foroutstanding clinical and academic performance in Hematology& Oncology: Marcy ByrnsThe Van Buren O. Hammett Memorial Award for an outstandingperformance in Psychiatry: Abbey Leigh FingeretThe Hahnemann Physician’s Society Award for CommunityService: Bonnie LauThe Beatrice Sterling Hollander, M.D., WMC ’41 MemorialAward to the student in the graduating class who shows promiseof leadership, high character and creativeness in her profession:Yasmeen Mele Agosti

The Johnston Award for excellence in Pulmonary and CriticalCare Medicine: Steve Casey PuglieseThe Eichi K. Koiwai, M.D., HU ’47 Award for an outstandingperformance during the Pathology Clerkship: Filip Tomasz TroickiThe Joan Kornblum Memorial Prize for excellence in InternalMedicine: Sandi-Jo GalatiThe Elizabeth D. Labovitz, M.D., WMC ’63 Award for excellencein Renal and Electrolyte Studies: Carl Allen Diestro BernasThe Joseph A. Langbord Memorial Prize for humanitarianismin Medicine: Gauri KelekarThe Samuel Levit Award for outstanding skills andhumanitarianism in Medicine: Elysia Marie EngelageThe William Likoff, M.D. Award for distinction in the care ofmedical patients and commitment to academic excellence:Byron VaughnThe George D. Lumb, M.D. Award for outstanding achievementin the Pathology course: Zachary Scott HofferThe Daniel Mason, M.D., HU ’44 Award for Cardiovascularclinical work: Rajeev Chandra MohanThe Merck Manual Awards for general clinical excellence:Sara Spettel AliyarElizabeth PurcellAdam Martin Holleran Dennis Michael SopkaRichard George KielThe Dr. Judith Mausner Award for excellence in Community& Preventive Medicine: Sara Spettel AliyarThe Medical Humanities Award: Laura Dougherty NapierThe Alma D. Morani, M.D., WMC ’31 Award in Gross Anatomyfor excellence in Anatomy during the senior year: JoAnn Eng,Zachary Scott HofferThe Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Awardfor academic excellence in the Obstetrics and GynecologyClinical Clerkship: Erika Lynn DeraleauThe Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Awardfor leadership in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology:Leonardo Alexander SantanaThe Office of Student Affairs Award for commitment to theeducation of fellow students: Christian Nabil AthanassiousThe Oscar Corn, M.D., HU ’43 Award for excellence inOrthopedic Surgery: Nirav Hasmukh AminThe Gerald Pearson Memorial Award for excellence in ChildPsychiatry: Erin Lindsie SterensonThe Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians, PhiladelphiaBranch, Award for performance and leadership in Family Practice:Gabriel FlaxmanThe Walter Rubin, M.D. Award for academic and clinicalexcellence in Medicine: Nikhil K. MullThe Joel J. Roslyn, M.D. Award for outstanding leadership,while demonstrating a notable level of commitment and serviceto his/her fellow students: Anand JainThe Nathan L. Samuels, M.D., HU ’51 Prize for excellence inFamily Medicine: Ele Lozares-LewisThe Richard Shuman Award for excellence in Pathology &Laboratory Medicine: Jennifer MarchanThe Dr. Lee Winston Silver Award for excellence in Pediatrics:Marcelo Ramin MalakootiThe Maurice Sones Award for excellence in Primary CareMedicine: Inderpreet Singh SainiThe Winifred B. Stewart Memorial Award for excellence inPsychiatry: Zachary Scott HofferThe Jane Stuart Prize for excellence in Radiation Oncology andClinical Oncology: Filip Tomasz TroickiThe Department of Surgery Award for excellence in the SurgeryClerkship: Abington, Amy Elizabeth LevensonAllegheny General Hospital, Abbey Leigh FingeretEaston Hospital, Maria Dona GeorgiadesLehigh Valley, Dennis Michael SopkaMonmouth Medical Center, Gabriel FlaxmanPhiladelphia area, Ronni HayonPinnacle Health, Maria Syl de la CruzYork, Rebecca Christine MillerThe Department of Surgery Award for excellence in the SurgeryPathway: Kelly Marie WanamakerThe Charles Swartz Award for academic and clinical excellencein Medicine: Amy Hyun Kyung HwangThe Daniel M. Tabas Award for outstanding scholarlyachievement by a student pursuing a career in Primary Care:Ronni HayonThe Arthur andBertha WeismanAward forexcellence in ChildPsychiatry: MarkRobert AndersonThe Woman OneScholar Award:Annette MelizaLopez, LaToiaMonneque MarksThe Women’s Health Education Award in recognitionof outstanding leadership and commitment in the field ofWomen’s Health: Academic Excellence, Melissa CruzCommunity Outreach, Nida Afzah ChaudharyLeadership, Anand JainThe Dr. Margaret Gray Wood Award in recognition of a studentwho has made significant contributions to alumnae/alumnistudentrelations: Raza Murtaza ShahThe Dr. Mary Yankosky Award for excellence in Endocrinology:Michael Charles TresslerThe Dr. Mary Yankosky Award for excellence in RadiologicSciences: Prashant Bakhru9

10Behind the Scenes

When All Is Said and Done“If you are willing to pool your considerable talents,skills and ideas so that they can bounce off, intersectand combine with each other, that’s the kind of synergythat sparks true innovation – and sometimes miracles.”Manuel N. Stamatakis, ChairmanDrexel University College of MedicineThe College of Medicine Awarded 392 Degrees• 244 Doctor of Medicine• 2 joint M.D./Ph.D. (also included in M.D. number)• 1 joint M.D./MBA (also included in M.D. number)• 13 Doctor of Philosophy• 4 Master of Science• 30 Master of Biological Science• 30 Master of Forensic Science• 17 Master of Laboratory Animal Science• 30 Master of Medical Science• 16 Master of Science in Clinical Research Organizationand Management• 8 Master of Science in Pathologists’ Assistant11

6Commencement May 16

Alumni Induction LuncheonGraduating medical students were inducted into the Drexel University College of MedicineAlumni Association at a luncheon on May 14.Elizabeth Juhas, Jason Ulrichs, Vijay Bapat,Anjaly ChandramoulyCynelle Murray, Amaal Starling,Nicole Camp, Julissa JuradoFront: Adrienne North, Raj Mohan, Kiana Kashef, Daniel ChoiBack: Kelly Smith, Gauri Kelekar, Heath Dreyfuss, AllisonHorowitzAmy Levenson, Megan Feetham,Christine Du, Jin Lee, Jennifer Burnsed,Maria Syl de la CruzViolet Fernandez, LaToia Marks,Adelaide Adjovu, a guest,Medina BarnesShahab Akvan, James Blair, Scot Brown,Mike PalmerOfficials: Class co-president Raj Mohan;outgoing Alumni Association presidentDonald Girard; keynote speaker CherylHanau; vice dean Barbara Schindler;class co-presidents Reza Madani andGabriel FlaxmanRobert Brabender, Adam Coker,John FlynnAjay Manchandia, Chau Che, Megan Feetham, Anuj Khandhar, Hina Mirzan, Nida Chaudhary, Adam Abdulally, Karthik Kumar

D REXEL U NIVERSITY C OLLEGE OF M EDICINENEWSPAGERNon-profit Org.U.S. PostagePAIDPhiladelphia, PAPermit # 5600Suite 11484, 1601 Cherry StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19102Bulletins:Commencement DVD Now AvailableThe College of Medicine is producing copies of theCommencement video for anyone who wants topurchase a DVD. Details and the order form arefound on the official Drexel Commencement website:www.drexel.edu/univrel/commencement/2008/com.Click on DVD in the right-hand column.Manuel Stamatakis Golf Classic Set for July 28The 7th Annual Manuel Stamatakis Golf Classic is setfor Monday, July 28, at the Philadelphia Country Club.Proceeds from the outing, named in honor of the Collegeof Medicine chairman, support a scholarship fund formedical students with proven academic ability andfinancial need. In addition to playing a beautiful coursefor a great cause, golfers will also enjoy a buffet lunch,cocktail reception and awards dinner.Contact: 215-255-7327White Coat Ceremony on August 11The Class of 2012 White Coat Ceremony will beheld at 3 p.m. on Monday, August 11, at the HiltonPhiladelphia City Avenue. Faculty may RSVP online athttp://webcampus.drexelmed.edu/whitecoat/whitecoat2008.asp.For more information, please contact Shay Myers atsmyers@drexelmed.edu.College Showcases Research, October 15Discovery Day, the College of Medicine’s annual researchday, will take place on October 15 at the Queen LaneCampus. Discovery Day is an opportunity to showcasethe research efforts of our students, summer interns,technicians, postdoctoral fellows and residents. Moreover,it’s a time to integrate across disciplines and recognize thebreadth of scientific achievement within the College. Thisyear, the featured speaker will be Bruce McEwen, Ph.D.,Alfred E. Mirsky Professor, Rockefeller University, NewYork, who will give the Walter Rubin Memorial Lecture on“Sex, Stress and the Brain: From Serendipity to ClinicalRelevance.” Contact: Angelo Milone, 215-991-8403 oramilone@drexelmed.edu.Calendar:JulyJul 28AugustAug 5Aug 11SeptemberSep 1OctoberUV Safety MonthManuel N. Stamatakis Golf ClassicContact: 215-255-7330National Immunization Awareness MonthClass of 2012 Orientation beginsClass of 2012 White Coat CeremonySee bulletin at left.Healthy Aging MonthLabor DayHealthy Lung MonthOct 15 Discovery 2008The College of Medicine’s annual research dayContact: Angelo Milone, 215-991-8403 or amilone@drexelmed.eduOct 29 New Faculty ReceptionContact: Arlene Padolina, 215-762-2500November Healthy Skin MonthNov 27 ThanksgivingDecember Safe Toys & Gifts Month2009JanuaryFebruaryMarchMar 19AprilMayMay 1-3May 13-15May 15National Blood Donor MonthAmerican Heart MonthNational Kidney MonthMatch DayNational Autism Awareness MonthAsthma & Allergy Awareness MonthAlumni Weekend50th ReunionCommencementNEWSPAGER, a newsletter for the Drexel University College of Medicine community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni, is published by theCommunications Department, Linda A. Roth, Director. Submissions may be mailed to NEWSPAGER, Communications Department, Suite 11484,1601 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, or e-mailed to Linda.Roth@drexelmed.edu, or faxed to 215-255-7301. Deadline: first of the preceding month.Telephone: 215-255-7330. Philadelphia Health & Education Corporation d/b/a Drexel University College of Medicine is a separate not-for-profit subsidiaryof Drexel University.