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Benefactor Spring 2008MMarshall leads the way in West Virginia inintroducing electronic health recordsWith the incredible explosion oftechnological advances in medicalcare in recent decades, a weak linkin the chain of medical care became increasinglyapparent: doctors’ centuries-old reliance on paperpatient records.Over the past 3 years, doctors and othermedical staff at Marshall’s medical school havebeen engaged in a quiet technological revolution,implementing electronic health records thatmake patient care safer, more comprehensive andmore efficient.After 2 years of research and preparation,Marshall doctors, during the fall of 2007, began“going live” with electronic records, one or twodepartments at a time. As of the end of January,we had nearly 100 medical practitioners and 100resident physicians using the electronic records;by July 2008 the remaining 150 or so physicianswill be fully on board, making Marshall’sphysician group the largest in West Virginia tohave a virtually paperless patient record andelectronic prescribing system in place.The undertaking was immense. Assuring thesecurity of records, for example, was an absoluterequirement. We’re pleased to say our patients’records are protected by security measuresstronger than the ones used by banks online.Thousands of hours went into selecting the bestrecord system for our practice, customizing it tomeet the needs of each specialty, and trainingdoctors on how to use the program effectively. Inaddition, linkages needed to be developed to thesystems of our partner hospitals.Why have we invested this tremendousamount of time, plus the $4.5 million to $5million required for the changeover? Quitesimply, electronic records are the future ofdocumentation in medicine. There is a strongnational move toward getting them in place, andMarshall is proud to be a leader in implementingthem in West Virginia.By Dr. Gretchen E. Oley, Class of 1982Dr. Charles E. Meadows, Class of 1998, from theDepartment of Internal Medicine, juggles patientfiles before the transfer to EHR.In fact, in conjunction with Marshall’stransition to electronic records, our Robert C.Byrd Center for Rural Health is offering all WestVirginia doctors free use of electronic prescribingsoftware through a partnership in the NationalePrescribing Patient Safety Initiative.E-prescribing is one of the best steps toimprove patient safety.Since implementing it in our ownpractice, we have written more than 12,000prescriptions electronically. For each of those12,000 prescriptions, the system gave physiciansproactive access to any warnings about allergiesor other situations in which the drug shouldnot be used. It gave them an effective way toavoid adverse drug interactions or duplicatinga medication already prescribed by anotherphysician. E-prescribing is easier for patients,too, since the orders go directly to the pharmacy,which can contact the doctor when refills areneeded.Electronic health records offer many otherbenefits for patients and doctors as well. Forexample:* making it possible for patients to haveone comprehensive record that all theirphysicians can see

School of MedicineHappenings* reducing unnecessary testing* providing doctors remarkably fast accessto results from tests at local hospitals -- insome cases, doctors have the results lessthan an hour after writing the orders* giving doctors secure, instant access topatient information when they are takingcalls after hours or covering for fellowphysiciansWith these advantages, it’s easy to see whyin a national survey, more than half of the peoplesurveyed said that, other factors being equal,they would choose a physician who was usingelectronic health records.Looking to the future, we hope to implementthe necessary training and security steps neededto allow local emergency room physiciansto access patients’ records, providing instantinformation when every minute counts. Wealso plan to implement a module that allowspatients to interact with our practice online --scheduling appointments, refilling prescriptions,communicating securely with doctors and nurses,and checking on insurance payments or payingbills.Getting the electronic health recordssystem operational has not been a bed of roses,by any means. Despite all the planning, thewalk-throughs and the dry runs, there havebeen glitches that we are working to address.In addition to a lot of positive feedback, therehas been negative feedback as well. Our surveysshow, fortunately, that satisfaction is increasingas physicians become more experienced with thesystem.One of our physicians, Dr. Larry Dial, SOMClass of 1999, put it well when he wrote a yearago, “Our current system delivers a high level ofservice with limited resources; but with expandingwork loads, teaching and documentationrequirements, the current system cannot sustainitself. Implementation of Touchworks will bechallenging and tiring initially, however, withcontinued utilization of the system the rewardswill be exponentially returned.”As we near the point of having an essentiallypaperless system, it is my distinct opinion thatthe diligent work of our physicians and staff inembracing this very complex process will makeMarshall a model for other academic practices aswe all move forward in the health informationtechnology world.Congratulations to Dr. MufsonThe School of Medicine AlumniAssociation board of directorsunanimously voted to honor Dr.Maurice A. Mufson by naming him as theAssociation’s 2007 honorary alumnus duringInvestiture on May 4, 2007. Dr. Mufson is along-time member of the School of Medicineand served as the founding chair for thedepartment of Internal Medicine from July1976 – June 2000. He is currently the chairemeritus. He and his wife, Diane, are generoussupporters and have established the Dr.Maurice A. & Diane W. Mufson Scholarshipfor the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicinegiven to an entering medical student andthe annual Mufson Award for an outstandingfourth-year medical student that excels in theDepartment of Medicine and plans a career inInternal Medicine. Dr. Bradley J. Richardson,Class of 1993, and president of the School ofMedicine Alumni Association, presented thehonorary award to Dr. Mufson.

School of MedicineHappenings“Nancy and I areproud to share in thedevelopment andvision of such animportant asset forHuntington and theentire region.”– Andy BrohDr. Charles H. McKown, Jr., vice president and dean of the School of Medicine (far right), accepts agenerous gift from Mr. Jonathan “Andy” and Mrs. Nancy Broh on behalf of the School of MedicineAnnual Fund. Andy, a 1978 Marshall graduate, and Nancy live in Boca Raton, Fla.Expanded University Eye Surgeons officeopens at East Hills locationUniversity Eye Surgeons of MarshallUniversity’s Joan C. Edwards Schoolof Medicine is expanding and movedon May 15 to the East Hills ProfessionalCenter.Located at 5187 U.S. Route 60 East, justeast of the 29th Street Exit of Interstate 64(Exit 15), the new 10,000-square-foot stateof-the-artfacility will include a laser centerand a surgical suite.University Eye Surgeons serves patientsthroughout southern West Virginia. Its specialservices include using premium intraocularlenses for cataract surgery. These lensescorrect astigmatism and both distance andnear vision, and they can eliminate the needfor glasses after cataract surgery. The groupalso has the only Pentacam corneal scannerin southern West Virginia. The Pentacamuses a rotating camera to create a 3-D imageof the cornea so that surgeons have the mostprecise details available when performingcataract or refractive surgery.Dr. Parveen Nagra, a fellowship-trainedcorneal specialist who was trained at WillsEye Hospital in Philadelphia, will be joiningthe staff in June. Her areas of focus willbe corneal transplants, external disease,cataract and refractive surgery. She will bejoining Dr. Charles Francis, whose focusincludes comprehensive ophthalmology andrefractive surgery; Dr. Michael Krasnow, thechair of the department and a fellowshiptrainedglaucoma specialist whose focusincludes glaucoma and cataract surgery, andBelinda Russell, O.D., whose focus includespediatric and adult eye care.To schedule an appointment or a referral,please call 304-691-8800.

Benefactor Spring 2008Dr. David Hubbard guest speakerat 2007 White Coat CeremonyDr. David Hubbard, Class of 1989 and White CoatCeremony speaker, and Dr. Charles H. McKown, deanand vice president of the JCESOM, congratulate first yearstudent and Class of 2011 president,Susanna A. Kapourales. Dr. Charlotte A. Rhee,Class of 1991, provided Ms. Kapourales White Coat.The 12th annual White Coat ceremonyhonoring the Class of 2011 was heldat the Joan C. Edwards Center for thePerforming Arts on August 10. Dr. David F.Hubbard, Class of 1989, professor and chiefof the section of orthopedic trauma surgeryat West Virginia University’s Department ofOrthopedics, was the guest speaker. As in thepast, School of Medicine graduates and friendspurchased white coats or book credits from theMarshall University bookstore for each first-yearstudent. “The interest and response has beenso tremendous, I was able to give each student$100.00 in book credits” stated Linda S. Holmes,Director of Developement and Alumni Affairs.The Marshall University Joan C. EdwardsSchool of Medicine Alumni Associationgratefully extends its appreciation for thegenerosity of the following alumni and friendswho purchased white coats and book credits forthe Class of 2011.Toumas present stethoscopesto Class of 2011Along with the white coats and book credits presentedto the Class of 2011, long-time donors and loyalsupporters of the school of medicine, Drs. Joseph B.and Omayma T. Touma, purchased and presented LittmanCardiology III stethoscopes to every student at the WhiteCoat Ceremony. Dr. Joseph B. Touma said, “Omayma and Ireceived such positive feedback from the Class of 2010 whenwe presented them their stethoscopes, we felt this is somethingthat we wanted to do again and hope that some day each ofthem will in turn do something for an entering medicalstudent.”Dr. Joseph Touma presenting astethoscope at theWhite Coat Ceremony.

School of MedicineWhite Coat CeremonyThe Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Alumni Association gratefullyextends its appreciation for the generosity of the following alumni and friends who purchasedwhite coats and book credits for the Class of 2011.White CoatsALUMNI & FRIENDS SOM CLASS YEAR STUDENTC. David Adair, MD 1990 Ryan D. KerrFrederick D. Adams, MD 1983 Katherine M. AngermeierR. Anthony Aprea, MD 1997 Melinda L. AsburyShayne E. Bates, MD 2006 Kimberly R. BecherMichael B. Beres, MD 1996 Michelle L. BeitzelMary Beth Butcher, MD 1983 Clifton R. BolingerMary Beth Butcher, MD 1983 Lisa LadrachPeter A. Chirico, MD Faculty Nathan R. HatfieldPeter A. Chirico, MD Faculty Karim W. BoukhemisJodi M. Cisco, MD 1997 Jill A. HopkinsRobert J. Cure, MD 1998 Gregory T. BurgPamela A. Cyrus, MD 1989 Anna E. BrickerSamuel R. Davis, MD 1983 Steven R. ZellerJ. Beth Day, MD 1991 Jarrod T. SheatsleyElke R. Fahrmann, MD 2007 Daniel R. FelbaumJeffry T. Gee, MD 1996 Mary T. SaleChristopher S. Goode, MD 2002 Danielle H. CarrollNancy B. Graham, MD 1987 Jessica R. BrownRobert B. Gray, MD 1999 Allison A. ChambersDarlene Y. Gruetter, MD 1987 Rebecca L. ChildCraig D. Haddox, MD 2003 Jonathan M. WhiteSue E. Hanks, MD 1986 Christopher W. CareyCurtis W. Harrison, MD 1998 F. Michael ChanR. Mark Hatfield, MD 1983 Megan E. DochertyR. Mark Hatfield, MD 1983 J. Bradley HessErich R. Heinz, MD 1995 Forrest S. HarrisonLaurel A. Hensley, MD 2007 Alice A. HensleyRobert A. Hess, MD 1984 William A. FogleJames T. Holbrook, MD 1987 Kathryn E. TurleyEdwin J. Humphrey IV, MD 1986 Christina B. GillenwaterDavid J. Hunt, MD 1995 Tristan F. MeadorPierre W. Istfan, MD 1985 Heather M. MillerJack L. Kinder, MD 1991 Joshua R. HughesDevin A. King, MD 1999 Jessica S. WhipkeyStacey N. Knox, MD 1997 Hilja R. TerryPaula K. Larsen, MD 1994 Ladawna L. GieversJoan M. Lebow, MD 1986 Dana C. PointLoren J. Ledford, MD 1994 Shreepada TripathyAndrea D. Marcum Vallejos, MD 2006 Megan M. ThomasBradley R. Martin, MD 1983 Huong Thi Thu PhamLisa R. Maselli, MD 1996 Steven M. PetersonReginald J. McClung, MD 1983 Zechary C. SmithAaron M. McGuffin, MD 1999 Nathan A. BexfieldKenneth F. McNeil, MD 1986 Julie A. WespNimish K. Mehta, MD 1997 Nicholas H. Shaheen IIIScott E. Moore, MD 2004 O. Dale TribbleEric A. Morgan, MD 1991 Shea M. GoodrichNancy B. Norton, MD 1999 Bretton L. PowellGerard J. Oakley III, MD 2006 Michelle L. MarsichGretchen E. Oley, MD 1982 Aashutosh U. GoswamiKimberly A. Oxley, MD 1994 Beatrice L. GrasuKimberly A. Oxley, MD 1994 Jennifer L. KayserDanny M. Phillips, MD 1987 Korey B. MitchellSteven Pribanich III, MD 1991 Amy M. SpagnoliTerry G. Pritt, MD 1985 Courtney E. KrugJohn A. Purcell, MD 1987 Randall J. Schultz, Jr.Charlotte Anne Rhee, MD 1991 Susanna A. KapouralesCharlotte Anne Rhee, MD 1991 Joel L. GrowHobart K. Richey, MD 1983 Courtney L. KiserKathy L. Saber, MD 1994 Neil R. CopelandElizabeth A. Schoene-Roberson, MD 1995 Nitisha MulpuriJoseph C. Shanklin, MD 1996 Heidi H. LewisMark F. Sheridan, MD 1987 Jessica M. NelsonDonna J. Slayton, MD 1986 Salmaan A. JawaidCarol M. Spencer-Lemay, MD 1983 Jeremiah L. JeffersMark A. Studeny, MD 1986 Jennifer M. RileyThomas B. Styer, MD 1982 Derek H. NashThomas B. Styer, MD 1982 Melanie J. JoseLela E. Taylor, MD 2007 Adam P. SweeneyBarbara G. Wells, MD 1996 Susan M. LopataDonnah S. Wolodkin Whitaker, MD 1984 Brittany L. AdamsDonnah S. Wolodkin Whitaker, MD 1984 Jason J. Madachy (deceased)Gary R. Youmans, MD 1987 Megan N. McCoy

School of MedicineWhite Coat CeremonyBook CreditsALUMNI & FRIENDS SOM CLASS YEAR STUDENTJoseph C. Shanklin, MD 1996 Heidi H. LewisMark F. Sheridan, MD 1987 Jessica M. NelsonBernie M. Simons, MD 1990 Allison A. ChambersFriday G. Simpson, MD 1991 Jonathan M. WhiteFriday G. Simpson, MD 1991 Katherine M. AngermeierFriday G. Simpson, MD 1991 Karim W. BoukhemisDonna J. Slayton, MD 1986 Salmaan A. JawaidCatherine A. Steele, MD 1986 Jessica S. WhipkeyRon D. Stollings, MD 1982 Brittany L. AdamsRon D. Stollings, MD 1982 Christina B. GillenwaterBartlett A. Stone, MD 1987 Ladawna L. GieversMark A. Studeny, MD 1986 Joshua R. HughesThomas B. Styer, MD 1982 Derek H. NashThomas B. Styer, MD 1982 Melanie J. JoseRobert M. Sutphin, MD 2001 F. Michael ChangM. Teresa Vives, MD 1991 Nitisha MulpuriM. Teresa Vives, MD 1991 Steven M. PetersonM. Teresa Vives, MD 1991 Jennifer M. RileyM. Teresa Vives, MD 1991 Adam P. SweeneyM. Teresa Vives, MD 1991 Kathryn E. TurleyBarbara G. Wells, MD 1996 Susan M. LopataDonna S. Wolodkin Whitaker, MD 1984 Beatrice L. GrasuDonna S. Wolodkin Whitaker, MD 1984 Nathan R. HatfieldDonna S. Wolodkin Whitaker, MD 1984 Alice A. HensleyDonna S. Wolodkin Whitaker, MD 1984 J. Bradley HessPatricia L. Wilson, MD 1994 Megan M. ThomasKevin W. Yingling, MD 1985 Courtney E. KrugKevin W. Yingling, MD 1985 Tristan F. MeadorGary R. Youmans, MD 1987 Megan N. McCoyElaine M. Young, MD 1986 Shreepada TripathyElaine M. Young, MD 1986 Julie A. WespMUSOM Alumni Association: Rebecca L. Child, Neil R. Copeland , Ryan D. Kerr, Courtney L. Kiser, Courtney E. Krug, Heidi H. Lewis,Susan M. Lopata, Tristan F. Meador, Heather M. Miller, Korey B. Mitchell, Jessica M. Nelson, Dana C. Point, Bretton L. Powell, Mary T.Sale, Randall J. Schultz, Jr., Zechary C. Smith, Amy M. Spagnoli , Hilja R. Terry, Megan M. Thomas , O. Dale TribbleDrs. Donnah S. Wolodkin-Whitaker, Class of 1984, Kathy L. Saber, Class of 1994, andThomas B. Styer, Class of 1982, purchased white coats for the respective studentsfrom the Class of 2011 - Brittany L. Adams (daughter of Dr. Frederick D. Adams,Class of 1983), Neil R. Copeland and Melanie J. Jose

School of MedicineMatch DayMMarshall medicalgraduates enteringpediatrics,OB at more thantwice national rateMarshall University’s graduatingmedical students learned where theywill be spending the next 3 to 5 yearsof their medical training, and the results showedsignificant diversity.The graduates are entering pediatrics andobstetrics/gynecology at more than twice thenational rate, and are entering family medicineMatch day results clearly brought smiles to the faces of(L to R) Niveditha Vilasagar, Kate Williams, Noeet Elitsurand Craig Seaman (back left) and Dwight Saulleand surgery at more than 1.5 times the nationalaverage. They also are above the national averagein the percentage entering emergency medicine.In all, 42 seniors learned their residencyplacements at noon on March 20 when theyand their counterparts nationwide were giventhe envelopes containing their residencyselections. Nearly 65 percent are entering thefields defined as primary care in West Virginia- family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and pediatrics - 25 percent above thenational average.Four students also learned that they wereaccepted for specialty programs that will beginnext year in anesthesiology, diagnostic radiologyand neurological surgery.More than 40 percent of the seniors will bestaying in West Virginia. Others will be spreadfrom coast to coast at programs including BostonChildren’s Hospital, UCLA, Duke University,the University of Virginia, and the Children’sNational Medical Center in Washington, D.C.Amirah Shareef and Erica Shaverare pleased with their residenciesat the Carolinas Medical Centerfor pediatrics and emergencymedicine at West Virginia University,respectively

Benefactor Spring 2008Christopher David AdamsInternal MedicineMarshall UniversityJoan C. Edwards School of MedicineHuntington, WVJustin Gregory AdkinsEmergency MedicineOhio State University Medical CenterColumbus, OHHassan BaraziMedicine-PreliminaryCase Western/Metro Health Medical CenterCleveland, OHMATCH LISTMatthew J. FunchGeneral SurgeryGood Samaritan HospitalCincinnati, OHRobert C. Gabordi IIGeneral SurgeryUniversity of South Florida College of MedicineTampa, FLPhilip Andrew GalaponFamily MedicineMarshall UniversityJoan C. Edwards School of MedicineHuntington, WVBryan Edward BurkResidency deferredAmanda Lee ButcherPediatricsMarshall UniversityJoan C. Edwards School of MedicineHuntington, WVAndrew ChidesterFamily MedicineSt. Vincent Health CenterErie, PASteven Dean ConleyMedicine-PreliminaryMarshall UniversityJoan C. Edwards School of MedicineHuntington, WVRadiology-DiagnosticUniversity HospitalCincinnati, OHJohn Ligon CoynerEmergency MedicineLouisiana State University Health Science CenterShreveport, LACynthia DavisFamily MedicineMarshall UniversityJoan C. Edwards School of MedicineHuntington, WVJohn Dylan DavisAnesthesiologyUniversity of North Carolina HospitalsChapel Hill, NCNoeet ElitsurPediatricsChildren’s National Medical CenterWashington, DCRobert Allen HayesInternal MedicineMarshall UniversityJoan C. Edwards School of MedicineHuntington, WVTracy Lee Hendershot, D.C.Family MedicineMarshall UniversityJoan C. Edwards School of MedicineHuntington, WVJames Christopher KitchenGeneral SurgeryMarshall UniversityJoan C. Edwards School of MedicineHuntington, WVRobert Aaron LambertFamily MedicineMarshall UniversityJoan C. Edwards School of MedicineHuntington, WVBeth Megan McCloudPediatricsNationwide Children’s HospitalColumbus, OHLaura Emily McQuinnObstetrics-GynecologyMarshall UniversityJoan C. Edwards School of MedicineHuntington, WVMatthew William MorrisPediatricsMarshall UniversityJoan C. Edwards School of MedicineHuntington, WVShane NewberryTransitional YearLackland AFBLackland, TX

School of MedicineMatch DayRobert Martin OreObstetrics-GynecologyLackland AFBLackland, TXAaron Rockney Parry IIObstetrics-GynecologyCharleston Area Medical CenterWest Virginia UniversityCharleston, WVAmanda Nicole PauleyObstetrics-GynecologyMarshall UniversityJoan C. Edwards School of MedicineHuntington, WVLaurence Matthew PittmanTransitional/Anesthesia PreliminaryUniversity of TennesseeGraduate School of MedicineAnesthesiologyUniversity of Tennessee GraduateSchool of MedicineKnoxville, TNDanny Ray Pizzino, Jr.Surgery-PreliminaryMarshall UniversityJoan C. Edwards School of MedicineHuntington, WVMATCH LISTSusan Kathleen SaundersPediatricsUniversity of Pittsburgh Medical CenterMedical Education ProgramPittsburg, PACraig Daniel SeamanInternal MedicineUniversity of Pittsburgh Medical CenterMedical Education ProgramPittsburgh, PAAmirah Lachaune ShareefPediatricsCarolinas Medical CenterCharlotte, NCErica Beth ShaverEmergency MedicineWest Virginia University School of MedicineMorgantown, WVErica Lynn SmithObstetrics-GynecologyEast Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City, TNJason Andrew SnyderGeneral SurgeryUniversity of Maryland Medical CenterBaltimore, MDAmanda Christine PollardPediatricsUniversity of Tennessee College of MedicineMemphis, TNJason Allen PowellMedicine-PreliminaryMarshall UniversityJoan C. Edwards School of MedicineHuntington, WVRadiology-DiagnosticUniversity of Florida College of MedicineJacksonville, FLNathan RamseyEmergency MedicinePalmetto Health RichlandColumbia, SCJill Elizabeth RushtonSurgery-PreliminaryUniversity of Kentucky Medical CenterLexington, KYDwight SaulleSurgery-PreliminaryUniversity of VirginiaNeurological SurgeryUniversity of VirginiaCharlottesville, VALucia Irene SoltisFamily MedicineMarshall UniversityJoan C. Edwards School of MedicineHuntington, WVAndrew Phillip StackPediatricsDuke University Medical CenterDurham, NCJason David TuckerSurgery-PreliminaryUniversity of TennesseeKnoxville, TNNiveditha VilasagarPediatricsHarbor - UCLA Medical CenterTorrance, CAAnne Kathleen Shirey WilliamsPediatricsChildren’s HospitalBoston, MA

Benefactor Spring 2008OOrthopaedic surgeryresidency trainingprogram approvedat MarshallMarshall University has become one ofjust two United States schools since1995 to have a first-time orthopaedicsurgery residency training program approved,West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin IIIannounced Wednesday, August 15, 2007, inCharleston.The new program will play an essential rolein meeting the health needs of West Virginians,Manchin said.“Here in West Virginia, we have the nation’ssecond-oldest population and more than ourshare of high-risk occupations, but our state lagsfar behind the rest of the nation in the availabilityof orthopaedic surgeons,” he said. “As a result,our people sometimes have to travel too faror wait too long to get the services they need.Marshall’s new program will bring us importantnew resources, and it should become a pipelinethat helps supply doctors who can expand topnotchorthopedic services to underserved areas ofthe state.”Manchin cited a 2004 national study by theAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeonsthat showed only one state – Michigan – had alower number of orthopaedic surgeons for each100,000 people. West Virginia’s rate was 4.5orthopaedists per 100,000 people, compared tothe national rate of 6.2.Marshall’s program will double the numberof orthopaedic surgeons who can be trained inWest Virginia, bringing the total to 30.MU President Stephen J. Kopp said theprogram is a logical outgrowth of advances inmedical education at Marshall.“Marshall’s medical school has been workingdiligently to complete the rigorous work requiredMU President Stephen Kopp andthe Honorable Joe Manchinto earn program approval from the AccreditationCouncil for Graduate Medical Education forour new residency program in orthopaedicsurgery,” Kopp said. “This new graduate medicaleducation program will take advantage of theoutstanding group of physicians assembled bythe Department of Orthopaedics. Orthopaedicsresidents accepted into this program willexperience leading-edge training in a field thathas seen remarkable advances in diagnosis andtreatment options. As new orthopaedic surgeonscomplete their training at Marshall Universityand Cabell Huntington Hospital, all of WestVirginia will benefit, especially the rural andunderserved areas of our state and region.”Kopp said the growing orthopaedic surgeryprogram will complement the services of the newDepartment of Neuroscience, which offers bothneurosurgery and neurology.Dr. Ali Oliashirazi,who is chair ofMarshall’s Departmentof Orthopaedics, saidthe residents will bebased primarily at CabellHuntington Hospital.“Cabell Huntingtonhas been wonderfullyhelpful in making sureDr. Ali Oliashiraziwe have the facilitiesand financial backingwe need to offer top-notch training,” he said.“Its support was vital in making this program areality.”He said Marshall has accepted its firstresidents for the training year beginning thisJuly.

School of MedicineHappeningsO•Orthopaedic SurgeryResidency ProgramFactsThe Accreditation Council for GraduateMedical Education has granted approvalfor an orthopaedic surgery residency atthe Marshall University Joan C. EdwardsSchool of Medicine. Marshall is approved toaccept three students per year in the 5-yearprogram.• Marshall’s program is one of only two neworthopaedics programs to be approvednationwide since 1995 (the other is inDetroit). The residency director will beDr. Ali Oliashirazi, chairman of Marshall’sDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery.• Marshall has recruited both Year 1 and Year2 residents for the training year beginningJuly 1. Residents will do their surgical workprimarily at Cabell Huntington Hospital.• Driven in part by new and enhanceddiagnostic and treatment options, thereis an ever-increasing demand nationallyfor providing musculoskeletal trainingto medical students and in postgraduatemedical education. Marshall’s medicalschool has been working for the last few yearsto expand its instructional opportunitiesin orthopaedics to take advantage of thegroundbreaking advances in musculoskeletaland neuromuscular medicine.• According to figures from the AmericanAcademy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, onlyMichigan ranks lower than West Virginia inthe number of orthopaedic surgeons for itspopulation: West Virginia has 4.5 orthopaedicsurgeons for each 100,000 people, far belowthe national average of 6.2.• Demand for orthopaedic services in WestVirginia already is high because the state hasa high proportion of high-risk occupationssuch as coal mining, timbering and railtransportation. The state also has the nation’ssecond-oldest population, and the need forsurgeons to treat age-related fractures andjoint problems will continue to grow.• West Virginia has a few larger communitiesthat have been recognized as centers oforthopaedic services. The demand is expectedto increase as more communities in the stateseek to make these services available locally.The medical school anticipates that thisnew training program will allow us to trainphysicians who can help expand state-ofthe-artorthopaedics to areas that are nowunderserved.• The new program also will help the medicalschool provide its students with cutting-edgeorthopaedic training and services, helping usto continue to meet stringent credentialingand academic demands.• The growing Department of OrthopaedicSurgery will be housed in a new and expandedoffice area on the ground floor of the MarshallUniversity Medical Center next to CabellHuntington Hospital. Also located there willbe the new Department of Neuroscience,which will play a complementary role byhelping patients by performing neurosurgeryand providing neurological treatment. Eachof these specialties is critically important intreating trauma-related injuries.

Benefactor Spring 2008KKevin and Tammy Smith endow scholarshipto assist future physiciansThere are many ways physicians showcompassion. One way we may not thinkabout is when a successful physicianlooks back at his medical school days and thinksof the financial burden some students accrueduring their studies.Kevin S. Smith, M.D., Class of 1986, and hiswife, Tammy, decided to help these students. “Wesaw these physicians coming out of school withthis huge financial responsibility and decidedto give future physicians a leg up,” said Tammy.“We are fortunate enough to be able to give backin this way. And, Kevin wanted to do somethingspecial in celebration of his 50th birthday.”The Smiths are giving back by establishingThe Dr. Kevin S. and Mrs. Tammy C. SmithEndowed Scholarship for the Joan C. EdwardsSchool of Medicine. The scholarship will go toa full-time, first-year student in the School ofMedicine who has the greatest financial need andhas displayed academic excellence. The Smithswould like for the award to go to a student fromLogan County; however, if there is not a qualifiedLogan County recipient, the scholarship will goto a former athlete from West Virginia. An outof-statestudent athlete will be considered as athird preference. Both Smiths are from Logan.Dr. Smith has more than 20 years ofexperience working in the field of painmanagement. Choosing this specialty was theresult of a life changing experience. “While I wasdoing my residency at the University of Louisville,a school bus was hit by a drunk driver,” Smithsaid. “I treated the young children and saw theirpain. I continued to see patients with pain thatDr. Smith as amedical studentwasn’t addressed, whodid not know therewere treatments thatcan permanently movethem away from painmedication. This field alsogives me more controlover my professional lifeand is more rewarding.With this field you get toknow your patients morethan when doing anesthesia.”Dr. Smith, whose practice is Integrated PainSpecialists in San Diego, Calif., is a Diplomateof the American Board of Anesthesiology, with aSubspecialty Certification in Pain Medicine. DrSmith is also a Qualified Medical Evaluator withthe Department of Industrial Relations.Tammy Smith worked formerly as a nationalbuyer for Sears. She is now the administratorfor her husband’s practice. The Smiths have adaughter, Gabriela, who is 10 years-old. TheirMaltese, Princess, and five birds - an AfricanGray, a cockatoo, a love bird, and two parakeetskeepthem company as well.Scholarships may be endowed for as littleas $15,000. The donor has the opportunityto participate in establishing guidelines andin determining the name of the award. Pleasecontact Linda S. Holmes, Director, Developmentand Alumni Affairs, at the Marshall UniversityJoan C. Edwards School of Medicine, (304) 691-1711 or toll-free (877) 691-1600, ext. 1711 formore information.

School of MedicineWays to GiveOpportunities for GivingDonations may be made to the School ofMedicine greatest needs or to any of itsdepartments or programs. The support maybe unrestricted or specifically limited as toit use. Gifts are fully tax deductible to theextent allowed by IRS regulations.Ways to give:Cash gifts to the Marshall UniversityFoundation, Inc.Gifts of stocks or other securitiesGifts in kind of real or personal propertyDeferred gifts, such as wills, bequests and trustsNaming the School of Medicine as abeneficiary of life insurance or individualretirement accountsPledges of future giftsEndowmentsTangible items such as art, antiques or booksEstate planningGifts may be designated for:Greatest needsGeneral scholarships (endowed andexpendable)Support for researchSupport for professorships and fellowshipsEquipment purchases and other needsAnnual lecturesSpecial programTake A Seat CampaignClass scholarshipsCreating a Named EndowmentNamed endowments in memory or honor ofan individual, family, group or organizationcan be established with a minimum gift of$15,000. The contributions are invested bythe Marshall University Foundation Inc.,and earnings are available annually for thepurpose designated by the donor. Endowmentsmay support scholarships, lectures, facilities,faculty development or other programs.For more information, please callLinda S. Holmes, Director of Development& Alumni Affairs at 304.691.1711Giving back toour donorsWhen you give money or stock for acharitable gift annuity with the MarshallUniversity Foundation, we give you backannual payments for the rest of your life. Too goodto be true? Seems like it, but true nonetheless. Andmany of our friends are taking advantage of thisopportunity.Why doesthe School ofMedicine promotecharitable giftannuities? To helpour physicians andfriends who wantto make larger gifts,but can’t afford toreduce their cashflow. Also, it helpsour donors whoare planning toprovide a bequestSample of OurOne-Life Annuity Rates*Age Rate65 . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7%70 . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1%75 . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.7%80 . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.6%85 . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.9%90 & Over . . . . . 10.5%Two-life rates available.* Effective July 1, 2008make the gift now so they can take advantage ofthe income tax charitable deduction. And for olderdonors, an annuity may actually provide a largerpayout from the asset than they might otherwisereceive.A deferred payment charitable gift annuityworks well for younger donors who want togive to the School of Medicine and, at the sametime, supplement their retirement programs. Forexample, the donor would designate a gift, forexample $10,000, for a gift annuity which wouldbe “programmed” to begin payments at retirementage–the longer the deferral period, the higher theannual payment. Even though the donor will notreceive payments from the annuity for several years,an income tax charitable deduction is available forthe year in which the gift is made.By careful management, the Foundation is ablenot only to make the scheduled annuity payments,but to have enough left over to help us carry forwardour mission. In other words, these annuities benefitthe donors and the School of Medicine.Our gift annuity program is loaded with manybenefits, and we want you to know about these. Formore information, please call Mr. Ed Zimmerman,Director of Planned Giving, at 304.696.3739. Hewill be happy to send you a confidential reportshowing you how a gift annuity can benefit you.

Benefactor Spring 2008Homecoming 2007A Lights! Camera! Action! ExperienceIn 2007 the School of Medicine celebrated another historic milestone when the Class of 1982celebrated its 25-year reunion during the “Lights! Camera! Action!” Alumni Homecomingweekend, the School’s 21st.Also celebrating reunions were the Classes of 1987 (20-year reunion), 1992 (15-year reunion),1997 (10-year reunion) and 2002 (5-year reunion).Homecoming events included a reunion class luncheon, CME sessions, and a special celebratorydinner for the Class of 1982 at the Guyan Country Club. The dinner was followed by a reception at thePullman Plaza Hotel with music by DJ Kevin Simpson. Tours of the MU Medical Center, the RobertC. Byrd Biotechnology Science Center, the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center and the new ByrdClinical Center showcased the recent growth of the school.A tailgate party at “The Thunder Zone” prior to the MU vs. New Hampshire game provided anopportunity for everyone to kick back and relax.The Class of 1982 Celebrated its 25-year reunionDr. Donald L Chaffin, Jr. Dr. Joseph E. Evans Dr. Rose Anne Goodwin Dr. Kim M. Jordan DeAndradeDr. Elizabeth “Beth” F. Kemp Dr. Michael K. Kilkenny Dr. Kenneth K. KlineDr. Gretchen E. OleyDr. Ron D. Stollings Dr. Thomas B. Styer Dr. Curtis A. WinterMonica J. Wilton Hatfield** Started with the class

School of Medicine Homecoming 2007Class of 1982 - 25-year Reunion(front row L to R) Drs. Charles H.McKown, Jr., dean and vice presidentSchool of Medicine; Gretchen E. Oley;Robert B. Hayes, president emeritusMarshall University; Robert W. Coon,former dean of the School of Medicine;Joseph E. Evans; Kim M. Jordan-DeAndrade (back row L to R) Drs. CurtisA. Winter, Ron D. Stollings, Elizabeth“Beth” F. Kemp, Kenneth K. Kline, RoseAnne Goodwin, Thomas B. Styer, MichaelE. Kilkenny, Donald L. Chaffin, Jr.Class of 1997 - 10-year Reunion(Front row L to R) Drs. R. Trenor Williams, Matt W. Lambert,Teresa A. Duncan, Charles “Chuck” W. Clements,(back row L to R) Drs. Ishmael “Ish” W. Stevens,R. Tony Aprea, Jay T. Naegele, Nimish K. MehtaClass of 1992 - 15-year Reunion(front row L to R) Drs. Janet Nease Wallace,Tina H. Sias, Kimberly A. Burgess(back row L to R) Drs. Drema K. Hunt,Ruth E. BaldridgeClass of 2002 – 5-year ReunionFront row (L to R)Drs. Christopher “Chris” S. Goode,Christine L. Jones,Steven “Steve” C. Lochow, class presidentBack row (L to R)Drs. Kevin M. Milam, Joseph “Joey” M. Hahn,Prakash “Prak” Valiveti,Jeremy L. Warner

Benefactor Spring 2008Homecoming 2007Drs. Gretchen E. Oley & Ron D. Stollings, both Class of 1982,enjoying the 25-year reunion dinner at Guyan Golf & CountryClub. Also pictured is Dr. Stollings’ guest, Helen Matheny.Dr. Sarah A. McCarty, associate dean for academic affairs,describes the clinical skills lab to (left to right) Drs. F. Elizabeth“Beth” Kemp, Class of 1982; Rose Anne Goodwin, Class of 1982;Thomas “Tom” B. Styer, Class of 1982; Gary W. Procop, Class of1992; and Joseph “Joe” E. Evans, Class of 1982Two alums celebrating reunions and dancing the night away- Janet Nease Wallace, Class of 1992 – 15-year reunion,and Kevin M. Milam, Class of 2002 – 5-year reunionDr. Michael “Mike” E. Kilkenny, Class of 1982, and wife Delfinacelebrating his 25-year reunion at the Friday night receptionVisiting at their 10-year reunion are Drs. R. Trenor Williamsand Ishmael “Ish” W. Stevens, both Class of 1997Dr. Mark F. Sheridan, Class of 1987 and past presidentof the Alumni Association, and daughter Katiaat the homecoming tailgate party

School of Medicine Homecoming 2007A Lights! Camera! Action! ExperienceDr. Donald “Don” L. Chaffin, Class of 1982, is definitelythe thorn between the two roses, wife Liz (left) andsister Jeane Chaffin at the Friday night receptionDrs. Joseph “Joe” E. Evans, Class of 1982, andChristopher “Chris” L. Dewese, Class of 1997 share more thanspecial reunions (25-year and 10-year respectively):both are pediatricians at the JCE School of MedicineDrs. Stebbins B. Chandor, former chair of pathology andassociate dean for clinical affairs, and Robert W. Coon,former dean, listen intently to a presentation aboutthe current medical curriculumEnjoying a good time at the homecoming reception areDr. Kevin M. Milam, Class of 2002; Dr. Charles “Chuck”W. Clements, Class of 1997 and class president; Billie Joe Peyton,and Dr. Christine “CJ” L. Jones, Class of 2002Dr. Thomas “Tom” B. Styer, Class of 1982, is sporting his wifeJulia and the football jersey each member of the 25-year reunionclass received from the athletic departmentDr. Robert W. Coon, dean emeritus of the School of Medicine,addresses the Class of 1982 at the 25-year reunion dinner

Benefactor Spring 2008Homecoming 2007Dr. Joe Werthammer’s pride and joy – a group of pediatricians!(L to R) James “Jamie” R. Bailes, Class of 1990; Teresa A. Duncan,Class of 1997; Dr. Werthammer, chair, department of pediatrics;Christopher “Chris” L. Dewese, Class of 1997“Catching up” at the tailgate party and celebrating their10-year reunion are Drs. R. Anthony “Tony” Aprea andDanielle King. Joining them (far left) is Lisa Aprea.Dr. B. Danielle King, Class of 1997, at the Friday luncheonin the Byrd Clinical CenterDrs. R. Trenor Williams and Charles “Chuck” W. Clements,Class of 1987 president, seem to be talking about more thanthe upcoming football gameDrs. Jeffrey “Jeff” L. Shaw and Mary L. Marcuzzi,both Class of 1997, listen to Dr. Sarah A. McCarty explainthe new simulation center at the Byrd Clinical CenterThe Class of 1982 is well represented at the homecomingtailgate party by (L to R) Drs. F. Elizabeth “Beth” Kemp,Donald “Don” L. Chaffin and Curtis “Curt” A. Winter

School of Medicine Homecoming 2007A Lights! Camera! Action! ExperienceSmiling for the camera are Monica Hatfield, Liz Chaffin,Dr. R. Mark Hatfield, Class of 1983, andthe Hatfield’s daughter MakenzieA really great group of alums from the Class of 1997celebrating their 10-year reunion – (Front row L to R) Dr. Charles“Chuck” W. Clements, Dr. Matt W. Lambert,(middle row L to R) Tina Naegele, Dr. Teresa A. Duncan,Dr. R. Trenor Williams, (back row L to R) Dr. B. Danielle King,Lisa Stevens, Dr. Ishmael “Ish” M. Stevens, Dr. Jay T. NaegeleDr. Robert W. Coon, former school of medicine dean, andDr. Mark A. Studeny, Class of 1986 graduate and current chairof the SOM’s department of cardiovascular services,smile for the camera(L to R) Drs. Jay T. Naegele and R. Anthony “Tony” Aprea, bothClass of 1997, with their wives, Tina and LisaA great group of pediatricians – Drs. Joseph “Joe” E. Evans,Class of 1982; Teresa A. Duncan, Class of 1997;Jay T. Naegele, Class of 1997Wow, Kim that must be some story! Dr. Kim M. Jordan-DeAndrade shares a story with Dr. Curtis “Curt” A. Winter,Dr. Donald “Don” L. Chaffin and Liz Chaffin

Benefactor Spring 2008On behalf of the entire Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine family, I want topersonally thank each of you for your generosity and support of our mission ofeducating future physicians. I am truly grateful you have chosen to includethe School of Medicine in your personal philanthropy and hope you will continueto do so in the future. The following donors made gifts from July 1, 2006, throughJune 30, 2007.With appreciation,Linda S. Holmes, DirectorDevelopment and Alumni AffairsFOUNDER’S CIRCLEGifts of $10,000 or moreIndividualsMr. J. Andrew & Mrs. Nancy M. BrohMrs. Laura B. DarbyDr. Maurice A. & Mrs. Diane C. MufsonDr. Gretchen E.* & Mr. Stephen A. OleyEstateEstate of Dr. Rinard Z. & Mrs. Margaret Ann Gibson HartFoundationsBernard C. & Pansy P. Wellington FoundationCabell Huntington Hospital FoundationClaude Worthington Benedum FoundationEarleen Heiner Agee & Robert W. Agee Fund ofthe Foundation for the Tri-State Community, Inc.Huntington Clinical Foundation, Inc.Huntington Foundation, Inc.Massey FoundationTouma Foundation, Inc.TrustsClyde & Pansy Slater Charitable TrustWalter E. Duling TrustDEAN’S ASSOCIATESGifts of $1,000 - $9,999IndividualsDr. Kenneth P. & Mrs. Sharon N. AmbroseDr. Allen R. ArbogastMr. Charles J. ArnoldMr. Jack G. & Mrs. Lillie M. BazemoreDr. Gerald G.* & Mrs. Cynthia L. BlackwellDr. Patrick C.* & Mrs. Barbara J. BonassoMrs. Martha M. Brosius ‡Dr. Robert W. CoonDr. Daniel D. & Mrs. Diana H. CowellDr. Samuel R.* & Mrs. Julie E. DavisDr. David A. & Mrs. Sharon N. DenningDr. R. Lawrence & Mrs. Deirdre DunworthDr. C. Stephen Edwards*Mr. Paul T. & Mrs. Charlene M. FarrellDr. Bijan J. Goodarzi*Dr. Robert B. Gray*Dr. R. Mark* & Mrs. Monica J. W. HatfieldDr. Robert A.* & Mrs. Jannell P. HessDr. Becki S. Hill*Dr. James T.* & Mrs. Kimberly W. HolbrookDr. Thomas J. Holbrook, Jr.Dr. Winfield C. John IIIDrs. Eric C.* & Sharmila M. Matcheswalla Jones*Mr. Frank P. & Mrs. Eva H. Justice, Jr.Mrs. Kathleen E. LotspeichDr. Mansoor H. & Mrs. Nafisa M. MatcheswallaMr. Alan S. & Mrs. Catherine C. MorrisonMr. Larry E. & Mrs. Toby M. NitardyDr. Melissa B. Porter-Bays*Dr. Jose I. & Mrs. Amelia B. RicardMr. Glenn J. ‡ & Mrs. Carol B. QueenDrs. Gary O. Rankin & Monica A. ValentovicDr. Charlotte Ann Rhee*Dr. Ezra B.* & Mrs. Manda E. RiberDr. Bradley J.* & Mrs. Rae Ann RichardsonDrs. Andrew H.* & Patricia S. Schindzielorz*Dr. Donna J. Slayton* & Mr. Gregory S. WhiteMr. Dan W. & Mrs. Jody M. SmirlDr. Stephen C.* & Mrs. Judy A. SmithMrs. Wanda G. TolleyDrs. Donald H.* & Mary Pauline Trainor, Jr.Dr. Larry W.* & Mrs. Bridget R. WatsonDr. Joseph W. & Mrs. Toby WerthammerMrs. Isabelle D. ZachariasBusinessesByron W. Steele, MD, Medical Scholarship FundCommittee to Re-Elect Margarette Leach ‡Ista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.MUJCESOM Class of 2007MUJCESOM Class of 2010Radiology, Inc.Estates and FoundationsFoundation for the Tri-State CommunityEstate of Mrs. Irene Moneymaker VanHoose* School of Medicine Alumni • ‡ Deceased

School of MedicinePhilanthropy ReportTrustDr. & Mrs. Charles O. Reynolds Medical TrustDOCTORS’ MEMORIAL SOCIETYGifts of $500 - $999IndividualsDr. L. Howard & Mrs. Marcia E. AulickDr. Jodi M. Cisco*Dr. James P. Clark II*Dr. Carolyn A. Cline*Dr. Amy L.* & Lt. Col. James W. ConleyMr. Dana J. Godfrey IIDr. Darlene Y. Gruetter*Dr. David K. HeydingerDr. Edwin J. Humphrey IV*Dr. Allen B. Joseph*Dr. Cheryl M. Kirk*Dr. David C.* & Mrs. Jeanette J. KowalskiDr. Joseph H.* & Mrs. Karen A. Schatten-Lock, Jr.Dr. Mary Nan Spiker Mallory* & Mr. Jeffrey C. MalloryDr. Molly Robinson-Mathews* & Mr. William W. MathewsDr. Aaron M.* & Mrs. Melissa D. McGuffinDr. Kenneth F. McNeil*Dr. James H.* & Mrs. Kelli K. Morgan IIIDr. Michael J.* & Mrs. Ruth M. NerenbergDr. Kathleen M.* & The Honorable Dan O’HanlonMr. Jerry W. Patton – US Army RecruiterMr. Eugene E. & Mrs. A. Beverley PofahlDr. Steven Pribanich III*Drs. Yaacov R. Pushkin* & Elaine L. Flanders*Dr. J. Graham & Mrs. Deborah T. RankinDr. Gilbert A. & Mrs. Betsy Ratcliff, Jr.Dr. Hobart K. Richey*Mr. R. O. & Mrs. Nancy M. Robertson, Jr.Mr. James J. & Mrs. Shirley W. SchneiderDr. Mark F.* & Mrs. Janet L. SheridanDr. Ron D. Stollings*Dr. Timothy B.* & Mrs. Sarina K. TaborDr. Helen R. Thornton*Dr. Stephen G. TolleyDr. Terrence W.* & Mrs. Robin L. TriplettDr. Ted B.* & Mrs. Kelli L. VanceDr. Tanya C. Warwick*Dr. Barbara G.* & Mr. Robert A. WellsBusinessesAshland, Inc.Dehart PharmacyMUJCESOM Class of 2009Order of the Eastern Star Grand Chapter of West VirginiaRiver Park HospitalNEW CENTURY CLUBGifts of $100 - $499IndividualsDr. William R. & Mrs. Martha E. AdkinsDr. Gregory D.* & Mrs. Susan B. AkersMr. & Mrs. Gary AlbertazzieMr. Joseph P. & Mrs. Nancie G. AlbrightDr. Kenneth J. AllenDr. Timothy B. AngelDr. R. Anthony* & Mrs. Lisa M. ApreaDr. Jack H. & Mrs. Maxine K. BaurDr. G. Montgomery* & Mrs. Kathy L. BaylorDr. Bonnie L. BeaverDr. Jennifer T. Bhojwani*Mr. Clyde & Mrs. Hazel BillupsDr. R. Daniel Bledsoe*Drs. Richard O. Booth, Jr.* & Angela B. Ferguson*Dr. M. Wayne* & Mrs. M. Kathy BossermanDr. Darin K.* & Mrs. Pamela A. BowersDr. E. Fritz Branigan*Dr. F. Brian Brautigan*Dr. William R.* & Mrs. Clara M. Schwinck Brooks, Jr.Mr. W. Campbell Brown, Jr.Dr. Mary Beth Butcher*Drs. James R.* & Yolanda Y. Campbell II*Dr. Lisa R. Carchedi*Dr. Ignacio* & Mrs. Ann P. CardenasMr. Bruce C. & Mrs. Carol A. CarterMr. Walter F. & Mrs. Elizabeth H. CarterDr. R. Todd* & Mrs. Mary Jane ChambersDr. Simon K.* & Mrs. Melanie A. ChangDr. Peter A Chirico & Mrs. Clare M. FinneganDr. Ryan R. Cicenas*Dr. Cheryl L. Cook*Dr. Nancy L. Craig*‡Dr. Robert J.* & Mrs. Suzanne J. CureDr. Pamela A. Cyrus*Dr. Gerald A. Dague*Mr. J. Richard & Margaret A. DamronDr. Ramona Davidson-Dagostine*Dr. J. Beth Day* & Mr. Jimmie G. BracewellDrs. Ronald DeAndrade,Jr.* & Kim M. Jordan-DeAndrade*Ms. Karen DeTempleMs. Elizabeth B. DevereauxDr. Larry D.* & Mrs. Sarah B. DialMr. Starke & Mrs. Angela DillardDr. Henry K. DriscollMr. Luther S. & Mrs. Betsy A. Ehret, Jr.Dr. Yoram & Mrs. Esther ElitsurMr. R. Carter ElkinsDr. James W.* & Mrs. Elaine T. EndicottDr. Jeffrey L.* & Mrs. Cheryl L. FrakesDr. Robert T.* & Mrs. Suzanne D. GallaherMr. John P. & Mrs. Paddy S. GayDr. Jeffry T.* & Mrs. Mary S. GeeDrs. Karen Clark-Gerbo* & Robert M. GerboDr. Michael W.* & Mrs. Judith A. GibbsDr. W. Douglas* & Mrs. Mary L. GivenMr. Frederick P. & Mrs. Julie E. GrahamDr. Nancy B.* & Mr. Paul N. GrahamDr. Mary M.* & Mr. M. Alan GriffithMrs. Marguerite M. GroscupDr. Garrie J.* & Mrs. Teresa HaasMr. Dustin C. HaleyDr. Eric L. Hall*Drs. Sue E.* & Joseph F. HanksDr. Randall F. Hawkins*Dr. Robert B. & Mrs. Kathleen P. HayesDr. Christopher E. Hayner*Dr. Mary J. Haynes*Mr. Walter T. & Mrs. Susan O. HayslettDr. Bradley D.* & Mrs. Lisa E. Henry* School of Medicine Alumni • ‡ Deceased

Benefactor Spring 2008Dr. Clinton L. & Mrs. Cora H. Hester, Jr.Dr. Mahmood & Mrs. Christine A. HeydarianDr. Dorothy E. HicksDr. Paul S. Holley*Mr. Bill & Mrs. Nancy HollisMrs. Doris S. HolmesDr. Jeffrey S.* & Mrs. Jennifer S. HolmesMs. Linda S. HolmesDr. David F.* & Mrs. Dana E. HubbardDr. David J.* & Mrs. Melissa M. HuntMr. & Mrs. Carroll L. HuttonDr. Michael A.* & Mrs. Sharon L. IstfanDr. Eric W. Janssen*Mrs. Pamela J. JohnMr. Kenneth D. & Mrs. Marianne R. JohnsonDr. Joseph L.* & Mrs. Lori G. JoyceDr. Harold N. & Mrs. Freda D. KaganMr. Jerry & Mrs. Geraldine KesselDr. Thomas W. & Mrs. Barbara S. KiernanDr. B. Danielle King*Dr. Devin A. King*Dr. J. Douglas* & Mrs. Tammie K. KirkDrs. Stacey N. Knox* & Brian E. SardDr. David C. Kowalski*Mr. James D. & Dr. Joye Martin LampMr. Richard L. & Mrs. Suzanne C. LandauDr. Joanne M. Lebow*Dr. Loren J. Ledford*Mr. Samuel F. & Mrs. Kay Lee, Jr.Dr. Joan B. Lehmann*Dr. Jonathan P. Lilly*Dr. Kathleen E. Lucas*Dr. Joan A. Lynch*Dr. Harry J. Magee* & Mrs. Elizabeth M. MartinDr. Bradley R.* & Mrs. Mary Kay MartinDr. M. Bruce MartinDr. Lisa R. Maselli* & Mr. Robert S. HorvathDr. Reginald J. McClung*Mr. William C. & Mrs. Betty J. McConihayDr. Douglas C. McCorkle*Dr. Pamela G. McClure Smith* & Mr. Bernard A. SmithMr. L. Michael & Mrs. Carol A. McGuffinDr. Thomas V. & Mrs. Pamela Y. McGuffin IIMr. John S. & Mrs. Kathy L. Meadows IIIDr. Perry* & Mrs. Angela G. MeadowsDr. James M.* & Mrs. Sherri B. MearsDr. Nimish K. Mehta*Dr. Bobby L. Miller*Dr. Scott E. Miller*Dr. William M. Miller*Dr. Manuel E.* & Mrs. Cheryl A. MolinaDr. Mario R. Morenas*Dr. Eric A.* & Mrs. Tonja MorganDr. E. Allen Mullins, Jr.*Dr. Shirley M. Neitch & Mr. Lauren E. KahleDr. Robert C. & Mrs. Deborah B. NerhoodDrs. Nancy B.* & Michael L. NortonDr. Gerard J. & Mrs. Tanyia K. OakleyDrs. James F. O’Neal* & Emily C. de los ReyesDr. Kimberly A.* & Mr. Delbert L. OxleyDr. R. Kent Ozon*Dr. Julia L. Pasquale*Dr. William E. Passodelis*Drs. James R.* & Alison S. PattersonDr. Gary L. & Mabel L. PattonMr. John W. PeakMs. Rita J. PerryDr. Stephen M. & Mrs. Nancy-Ann PetranyDr. Cindy Z. Pinson*Dr. Joseph W.* & Mrs. Donna M. PoeDr. Henry R*. & Mrs. Carol Lynn Brown PrestonMrs. Dolores J. PriceDr. Donald A. PrimeranoDr. John A.* & Mrs. Stacia R. PurcellDr. Bernard QueenDr. Bruce A. & Mrs. Ann D. RatcliffDr. David S.* & Mrs. Sara Beth RatliffDr. Laura L. RichardsonDr. Donald & Mrs. Mary RobinsonDr. Bethany A. Rogers*Mr. Jack ‡ & Mrs. Mary Jane RoseDr. John D.* & Mrs. Lisa K. RothDr. Stuart M. Roth*Dr. Daniel W.* & Mrs. Mary M. RussellDr. Richard E. Ryncarz*Dr. Kathy L.* & Mr. Mansour SaberMrs. Clara Rose SadlerMr. Tom SadlerDr. Nancy Scher-Billig & Mr. Ernst BilligDr. Tara C. & Mrs. Indu W. SharmaDr. Sanjeev S. Sharma*Dr. Dianna L.* & Mr. David E. ShipleyDr. Friday G. Simpson*Mr. Steve J. & Mrs. Eugenia C. SoltisDr. Steven C. Southern*Dr. George N. & Mrs. Alys P. SpearsDr. Carol Spencer* & Mrs. Richard G. LemayMrs. Evelyn D. StarkDr. C. Anne Steele*Mr. Daniel SteppColonel Gerry D. & Mrs. Mary L. StoverDr. Mark A. Studeny*Dr. Melody A.* & Mr. Daryl S. SwavelyDr. David A. TolleyMs. Frances F. TompkinsDr. John A.* & Mrs. Marjorie N. TurleyDrs. Beverley P.* & Brian M. UniackeDr. Andrea Marcum Vallejos* & Mr. Bernard S. VallejosMrs. Jane S. VassDr. Amy A. Vaughan* & Mr. Christopher K. KeatonDr. John B. WaldenDr. Jeremy L. Warner*Ms. Cynthia A. WarrenDr. Donnah W.* & Mr. William S. WhitakerDr. R. Trenor Williams*Mr. Steven A. & Mrs. Tina M. WilliamsDr. Kevin J. Willis*Dr. Marc A.* & Mrs. Michelle WorkmanDr. Joanne R. Wunderlich* & Mr. David F. AskewDr. Kevin W.* & Mrs. Mary A. Nash YinglingMr. Phillip P. YorkDr. Elaine M. Young*Dr. Mark R.* & Mrs. Kathyrn R. ZeiglerMr. Vincent H. & Mrs. Emy Lou ZimmererBusinessesAyers Animal Hospital, Inc.Blauvelt Sign Company* School of Medicine Alumni • ‡ Deceased

School of MedicinePhilanthropy ReportEdward Tucker Architects, Inc.Farrell, Farrell, & Farrell, PLLCFifth Third BankHammers Industries, Inc.Marathon AshlandOffutt, Fisher, & NordOhio Valley BankRiver Park HospitalSubway of Summersville, Inc.United BankUnited Hospital CenterUniversity Physicians & Surgeons, Inc.EstateEstate of Herschel H. SargentFoundationsFamily Medicine Foundation of WVGE FoundationTrustPerrow Revocable TrustBENEFACTORSGifts of $1 - $99IndividualsMr. Andrew E. & Mrs. Karen L. AdkinsMs. Rachel L. AdkinsMr. Terry A. AdkinsMs. Stephanie J. AndersonMr. Paul A. BaileyMr. Jeffrey V. & Mrs. Marshall K. BallDr. Shayne E. Bates*Dr. Murray D. & Mrs. Carole BattDr. James & Mrs. Susan BinderDr. Jeffery B. & Mrs. Carol R. BreauxMs. Olene P. CannonDr. Stebbins B. & Mrs. Mary Carolyn ChandorMs. Sarah E. ChurtonDr. Charles W. Clements*Dr. Shawn W.* & Mrs. Melanie J. CoffmanDr. Kevin J.* & Mrs. Cathy G. ConawayMr. Floyd D. & Mrs. Judith V. ConnerMrs. Betty A. CookMrs. Jennifer R. CorreaDr. Mark V.* & Mrs. Annah L. CourtsMr. Matthew G. DayDrs. David A.* & Krista L. Denning II*Mr. Edward M. Dzierzak & Mrs. Deborah StiversMr. Charles N. & Mrs. Deborah K. EvansDr. Carmella D. Evans-Molina*Mr. James P. Fedczak IIMr. Marvin S. & Mrs. Sue G. FletcherMrs. Jane H. FosterDr. Kelli L.* & Mr. Stephen M. FournierDr. Jeremy D.* & Mrs. Sara E. FullerMr. Scott A. & Mrs. Kelly W. FullerMr. Jerry R. & Mrs. Susanne FurbeeDr. Michael H. Gabriel*Mr. Robert C. GabordiMs. Marianne S. GallowayDr. Charles A. Garretson*Dr. Indira D. Gautam*Mrs. Melinda GibsonDr. Christopher S. Goode*Dr. Erika M. Harris*Dr. Curtis W. Harrison, Jr.*Ms. Iula P. HartleyDr. Robert E. Jones*Mr. R. Coleman & Mrs. Joan A. KayMrs. Linda W. KolbMr. William & Mrs. Lorraine KreberMr. R. Stephen & Mrs. Vicki L. LambertMs. Nancy L. Lecky-ChascsaDr. Michael L. & Mrs. Judy G. LittleMr. Brian A. LucasDr. Mary L. Marcuzzi* & Mr. Jonathan T. BrownMrs. Jewell R. MatthewsDr. James C.* & Mrs. Mary E. McCabeMr. Richard E. & Mrs. Pamela K. McCoy, Jr.Dr. Scott E.* & Mrs. Rebecca A. Parker-MooreMr. Steve & Mrs. Patricia A. MorganMr. Ray & Mrs. Juanita MoserDr. Fauzi K. Nizami-Rizvi*Dr. Gerard J. Oakley III*Mrs. Walter M. OliverDr. Leslie A. Pack*Mr. Aaron R. ParryMr. L. Matthew PittmanDr. Donald L. & Mrs. Carole W. PlymaleDr. Frankie A. Puckett*Dr. Roberta G. RiceMrs. Evelyn E. RichardsMs. Virginia C. RiggallDr. Eliza E. Robertson*Dr. Christopher W. Russell*Ms. Judith RussellDr. Michele E. SchiavoneMr. & Mrs. T. J. Shank, Jr.Dr. Joseph C. Shanklin*Dr. Mitsuko P. Shannon*Mr. C. L. Young & Ms. Drema E. SlackMr. Harold W. & Mrs. Elfriede I. SmithMs. Michelle SmithMs. Lu Ann SouthMr. J. Scott StraubMs. Charlene R. SweeneyMrs. Laura R. TalbertDr. Mark S. Talbert*Dr. Alice C.* & Mr. B. W. ThorntonMr. William I. TowlerMr. Randy C. & Mrs. Kristen H. VanceDr. Ray M. Van Metre*Dr. Lee P. & Mrs. Ann T. Van VorisDr. M. Teresa Vives*Mr. Keith & Mrs. Barbara J. WagnerDr. William E. & Mrs. B. Lynn WalkerDr. Mary Buffington Wallace-Jenkins* & Mr. Greg L. JenkinsMr. David M. WardMr. Wayne E. & Mrs. Nora K. WarrenDr. Shane A. Wells*Dr. William E. & Mrs. Rebecca S. WheelerMrs. Lea Suzanne Whitney-LuckMs. Elaine A. WilsonMs. Carol L. WoodardDr. Cheri Yost Lindberg*Dr. Tarique M. Zahir** School of Medicine Alumni • ‡ Deceased

Benefactor Spring 2008BusinessesBeverly Hills Baptist ChurchUniversity Obstetrics & GynecologyFoundationIBM International FoundationTrustsPerrow TrustR.G. Rice, MD Living TrustHonorary GiftsDr. Kenneth P. AmbroseDr. Patrick I. BrownMrs. Rivka ElitsurHuntington Classic ChefsDr. Paul S. Lee*Dr. Tara C. SharmaMemorial GiftsDr. Paul W. Ambrose*Mrs. Doris J. AkersMr. Scott C. BradburyDr. David A. Brosius*Mr. Harry G. Camper, Jr.Dr. E. Norval CarterDr. C. Stafford ClayMr. Daniel J. & Mrs. Teresa R. CowellDr. Nancy L. Craig*Mrs. V. Elizabeth EspositoDr. Joseph M. FarrellMrs. Joyce GilletteMrs. Grace C. HamiltonMr. Richard J. HodgesDr. & Mrs. Thomas J. HolbrookDr. Jay L. HutchisonDr. Winfield C. John IIDr. Ray M. KesselDr. Frederick J. LotspeichDr. Susann Lea Lovejoy*Mrs. Eileen Birch MartinMr. Dennis Lee & Mrs. Ada White MoneymakerMr. Robert J. Moss IVMr. Daniel K. PettryDr. J. Evan Sadler, Jr.Mr. Joseph D. SadlerDr. William S. SadlerDr. Byron W. SteeleDr. Gary M. TolleyMr. Gregory D. VanMeterMrs. Bernice D. WilsonSCHOOL OF MEDICINE ALUMNI DONORS TOTHE ANNUAL FUND BY CLASSClass of 2006(46 members, 15% participation)Shayne E. Bates, MDMichael H. Gabriel, MDAndrea D. Marcum Vallejos, MDGerard J. Oakley III, MDLeslie A. Pack, MDChristopher W. Russell, MDShane A. Wells, MDClass of 2005(43 members, 6% participation)Marc W. Courts, MDEliza E. Robertson, MDClass of 2004(43 members, 9% participation)Yolanda Y. Campbell, MDKrista L. Denning, MDScott E. Moore, MDAmanda D. Snodgrass, MDClass of 2003(50 members, 6% participation)James R. Campbell II, MDJeremy D. Fuller, MDJulia L. Pasquale, MDClass of 2002(46 members, 13% participation)David A. Denning II, MDChristopher S. Goode, MDErika M. Harris, MDFrankie A. Puckett, MDJeremy L. Warner, MDTarique M. Zahir, MDClass of 2001(51 members, 4% participation)R. Daniel Bledsoe, MDCarmella D. Evans-Molina, MDClass of 2000(48 members, 14% participation)Lisa R. Carchedi, MDRyan R. Cicenas, MDGerald A. Dague, MDMelissa P. Porter-Bays, MDJennifer M. Tassa-Bhojwani, MDRay M. Van Metre, MDTanya C. Warwick, MDClass of 1999(47 members, 23% participation)Larry D. Dial, Jr., MDIndira Gautam, MDRobert B. Gray, MDEric C. Jones, MDDevin A. King, MDSharmila M. Matcheswalla-Jones, MDAaron M. McGuffin, MDDanny J. Meadows, MDNancy B. Norton, MDBethany A. Rogers, MDMark S. Talbert, MDClass of 1998(44 members, 14% participation)Richard O. Booth, Jr., MDAmy L. Conley, MDRobert J. Cure, MD* School of Medicine Alumni • ‡ Deceased

School of MedicinePhilanthropy ReportAngela B. Ferguson, MDCurtis W. Harrison, MDJames R. Patterson, MDClass of 1997(52 members, 27% participation)R. Anthony Aprea, MDJodi M. Cisco, MDCharles W. Clements, MDKelli L. Fournier, MDJeffrey L. Frakes, MDDarren L. Harris, MDMary J. Haynes, MDJoseph L. Joyce, MDB. Danielle King, MDStacey N. Knox, MDMary L. Marcuzzi, MDNimish K. Mehta, MDBobby L. Miller, MDR. Trenor Williams, MDClass of 1996(45 members, 1 deceased, 23% participation)Jeffry T. Gee, MDCheri Yost Lindberg, MDLisa R. Maselli, MDMolly Robinson Mathews, MDFauzi K. Nizami-Rizvi, MDR. Kent Ozon, MDCynthia Z. Pinson, MDJoseph W. Poe, MDJoseph C. Shanklin, MDBarbara G. Wells, MDClass of 1995(47 members, 1 deceased, 17% participation)F. Brian Brautigan, MDRamona A. Dagostine, MDEric L. Hall, MDGlenn A. Harper, MDDavid J. Hunt, MDMario R. Morenas, MDRichard E. Ryncarz, MDMark R. Zeigler, MDClass of 1994(49 members, 16% participation)E. Fritz Braunlich, MDBecki S. Hill, MDCheryl M. Kirk, MDLoren J. Ledford, MDE. Allen Mullins, MDKimberly A. Oxley, MDKathy L. Saber, MDJohn A. Turley, MDClass of 1993(47 members, 13% participation)Paul S. Holley, MDJeffrey S. Holmes, MDBradley J. Richardson, MDSanjeev S. Sharma, MDMary Buffington Wallace-Jenkins, MDJoanne R. Wunderlich, MDClass of 1992(40 members, 17% participation)William M. Miller, MDWilliam E. Passodelis, MDHenry R. Preston, MDDianna L. Shipley, MDTimothy B. Tabor, MDAlice C. Thornton, MDAmy A. Vaughan, MDClass of 1991(44 members, 29% participation)G. Montgomery Baylor, MDJames P. Clark II, MDKevin J. Conaway, MDJ. Beth Day, MDBradley D. Henry, MDJoan B. Lehmann, MDEric A. Morgan, MDSteven Pribanich III, MDCharlotte A. Rhee, MDFriday G. Simpson, MDBeverley P. Uniacke, MDM. Teresa Vives, MDClass of 1990(37 members, 11% participation)Michelle R. Burdette, MDR. Todd Chambers, MDJohn D. Roth, MDDaniel W. Russell, MDClass of 1989(38 members, 24% participation)Karen E. Clark-Gerbo, MDPamela A. Cyrus, MDMichael G. Douglas, MDMichael W. Gibbs, MDMary Ann M. Griffith, MDDavid F. Hubbard, MDJonathan P. Lilly, MDJoseph H. Locke, Jr., MDPaulette S. Wehner, MDClass of 1988(42 members, 33% participation)Gregory D. Akers, MDWayne M. BossermanIgnacio Cardenas, MDP. Mitchell Charles, MDCarolyn A. Cline, MDJ. Douglas Kirk, MDJoan A. Lynch, MDJames C. McCabe, MDJames M. Mears, MDJames H. Morgan III, MDJames F. O’Neal, MDMitsuko P. Shannon, MDSheryl L. Stephens, MDMelody A. Swavely, MD* School of Medicine Alumni • ‡ Deceased

Benefactor Spring 2008Class of 1987(40 members, 42% participation)Darin K. Bowers, MDShawn W. Coffman, MDC. Steven Edwards, MDCharles A. Garretson, MDNancy B. Graham, MDDarlene Y. Gruetter, MDRandall F. Hawkins, MDChristopher E. Hayner, MDJames T. Holbrook, MDAllen B. Joseph, MDDavid C. Kowalski, MDPamela G. McClure-Smith, MDManuel E. Molina, MDJohn A. Purcell, MDYaacov R. Pushkin, MDMark F. Sheridan, MDGary R. Youmans, M.DClass of 1986(46 members, 2 deceased, 51% participation)William R. Brooks, Jr., MDNancy L. Craig, MD ‡Elaine L. Flanders, MDSue E. Hanks, MDEdwin J. Humphrey, MDEric W. Janssen, MDJoanne M. Lebow, MDMary Nan Mallory Spiker, MDKenneth F. McNeilScott E. Miller, MDKathleen M. O’Hanlon, MDDavid S. Parks, MDDavid S. Ratliff, MDStuart M. Roth, MDPatricia S. Schindzielorz, MDDonna J. Slayton, MDC. Anne Steele, MDMark A. Studeny, MDDonald H. Trainor, Jr., MDTerrence W. Triplett, MDLarry W. Watson, MDMarc A. Workman, MDElaine M. Young, MDClass of 1985(34 members, 26% participation)Simon K. Chang, MDCheryl L. Cook, MDMichael J. Nerenberg, M.DTerry G. Pritt, MDAndrew H. Schindzielorz, MDHelen R. Thornton, MDTed B. Vance, MDKevin J. Willis, MDKevin W. Yingling, MDClass of 1984(36 members - 1 deceased, 20% participation)Robert T. Gallaher, MDRobert A. Hess, MDMichael A. Istfan, MDKathleen E. Lucas, MDPerry Meadows, MDEzra B. Riber, MDDonna W. Whitaker, MDClass of 1983(36 members - 1 deceased, 39% participation)Gerald G. Blackwell, MDMary Beth Butcher, MDSamuel R. Davis, MDRonald DeAndrade, Jr., MDJames W. Endicott, MDW. Douglas Given, MDBijan J. Goodarzi, MDGarrie J. Haas, MDR. Mark Hatfield, MDHarry J. Magee, MDBradley R. Martin, MDReginald J. McClung, MDHobart K. Richey, MDCarol M. Spencer-Lemay, MDClass of 1982(23 members - 1 deceased, 14% participation)Kim M. Jordan-DeAndrade, MDGretchen E. Oley, MDRon D. Stollings, MDClass of 1981(18 members, 28% participation)Patrick C. Bonasso, MDEmmett F. Branigan, MDDouglas C. McCorkle, MDStephen C. Smith, MDJohn F. Toney, MDOut of 1078 school of medicine graduates with the classesof 1981 – 2006 represented, there were170 donors for anoverall participation of 16%.SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONCHARTER LIFETIME MEMBERSLifetime Membership in the School of Medicine AlumniAssociation was created at the inaugural meeting of theBoard of Directors on October 9, 1992. During the inauguralyear of the Alumni Association, sixty-one members joinedthe association by making the one-time gift of $500. TheSchool of Medicine and the Alumni Association extend ourdeepest appreciation to these Charter Lifetime Members fortheir gifts and loyalty to their alma mater.NameClass YearC. David Adair, MD 1990Gregory D. Akers, MD 1988Marsha S. Anderson, MD 1988Joseph P. Assaley, MD 1988Gerald G. Blackwell, MD 1983Patrick C. Bonasso, MD 1981John G. Boswell, MD 1982Dennis M. Burton, MD 1981* School of Medicine Alumni • ‡ Deceased

School of MedicinePhilanthropy ReportKaren Clark Gerbo, MD 1989Cheryl L. Cook, MD 1985Carol H. Cooper, MD 1989Karen N. Dansby, MD 1983Samuel R. Davis, MD 1983James W. Endicott, MD 1983Carol A. Foster, MD 1985W. Douglas Given, MD 1983Rose A. Goodwin, MD 1982Mary M. Griffith, MD 1989Wayne E. Groux, MD 1983Jerry M. Hahn, MD 1986Sue E. Hanks, MD 1986R. Mark Hatfield, MD 1983Leslie N. Heddleston, MD 1981Karen J. Heyd, MD 1985Pierre Istfan, MD 1985Sandra J. Joseph, MD 1981Jack L. Kinder, Jr., MD 1991J. Douglas Kirk, MD 1988David C. Kowalski, MD 1987Carol M. Spencer-Lemay, MD 1983Kenneth F. McNeil, MD 1986Louis R. Molina, MD 1984James H. Morgan, MD 1988Kathy M. O’Hanlon, MD 1986Gretchen E. Oley, MD 1982C. Douglas Phillips, MD 1984Trudi L. Rash, MD 1989David S. Ratliff, MD 1986Evelyn Rector-Banks, MD 1984Ezra B. Riber, MD 1984Hobart K. Richey, MD 1983William S. Sheils, Jr., MD 1983Mark F. Sheridan, MD 1987Lee B. Smith, MD, JD 1982Nina K. Smith, MD 1981Stephen C. Smith, MD 1981James F. Spears, MD 1987Ron D. Stollings, MD 1982Katherine M. Stone, MD 1982Mark A. Studeny, MD 1986Thomas B. Styer, MD 1982Melody A. Swavely, MD 1988Jeffrey N. Thaxton, MD 1992Larry W. Watson, MD 1986Samuel D. Wellman, MD 1983Curtis A. Winter, MD 1982Jimmy V. Wolfe, MD 1984Kevin W. Yingling, MD 1985Elaine M. Young, MD 1986Sandra L. Zahradka, MD 1989W. Matthew Zban, MD 1989* School of Medicine Alumni • ‡ DeceasedThrough June 30, 2007, the following alumni joined theassociation as Lifetime Members.NameClass YearClark D. Adkins, MD 1989LouGene Bartram, MD 1983Michael E. Beane, MD 1996Jeffrey B. Betts, MD 1991Kimberly A. Burgess, MD 1992Samuel E. Carroll, MD 1997P. Mitchell Charles, MD 1988Amy L. Conley, MD 1998Jennifer Beth Day, MD 1991Paul R. Durst, MD 1984Stephen C. Edwards, MD 1987Joseph E. Evans, MD 1982J. Patrick Fouts, MD 1998Bijan J. Goodarzi, MD 1983Robert B. Gray, MD 1999Darlene Y. Gruetter, MD 1987Crystal L. Gue, MD 1990Garrie J. Haas, MD 1983Lee C. Haikal, MD 1994William H. Haney, MD 1986Robert A. Hess, MD 1986Eric S. Hopkins, MD 1998F. Scott Hunter, MD 1981Eric W. Janssen, MD 1990John W. Kessel, MD 1990Joanne M. Lebow, MD 1990Dawn L. MacFarland, MD 1996James C. McCabe, MD 1988Scott E. Miller, MD 1986Manuel E. Molina, MD 1987Gabrielle F. Morris, MD 1990Stephen F. Morris, MD 1981Kimberly A. Oxley, MD 1994Robert C. Pennington, MD 1990Steven Pribanich III, MD 1991Daniel B. Ray, MD 1983Charlotte A. Rhee, MD 1991Bradley J. Richardson, MD 1993Valerie L. Richey-Klein, MD 1989Monica L. Richey-Walker, MD 1986Rhonda Scites Ross, MD 1994Daniel W. Russell, MD 1990Kevin S. Smith, MD 1986Anna M. Suray, MD 1991Timothy B. Tabor, MD 1992John F. Toney, MD 1981Jack M. Trainor, MD 1996Donald H. Trainor, Jr., MD 1986Carrie A. Twedt, MD 1996Paulette S. Wehner, MD 1989William A. Welton III, MD 1991Jeffrey W. Whightsel, MD 1984William N. White II, MD 1989Myra L. Wilkerson, MD 1994Donnah S. Wolodkin-Whitaker 1984Joanne R. Wunderlich, MD 1993

Benefactor Spring 2008July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007, the following alumni joined the associationas annual members or associate members.R. Anthony Aprea, MD 1997R. Daniel Bledsoe, MD 2001Richard O. Booth, Jr, MD 1998Darin K. Bowers, MD 1987E. Fritz Braunlich, MD 1994William R. Brooks, Jr., MD 1986Michelle R. Burdette, MD 1990Mary Beth Butcher, MD 1983Lisa R. Carchedi, MD 2000Ryan R. Cicenas, MD 2000Jodi M. Cisco, MD 1997Kevin J. Conaway, MD 1991Robert J. Cure, MD 1998Ramona A. Dagostine, MD 1995David A. Denning II, MD 2002Krista L. Denning, MD 2004Michael G. Douglas, MD 1989Robert T. Gallaher, MD 1984Charles A. Garretson, MD 1987Jeffry T. Gee, MD 1996Glenn A. Harper, MD 1995Darren L. Harris, MD 1997Curtis W. Harrison, Jr., MD 1998Randall F. Hawkins, MD 1987Christopher E. Hayner, MD 1987David F. Hubbard, MD 1989Edwin J. Humphrey IV, MD 1986David J. Hunt, MD 1995Robert E. Jones, MD 1995Joseph L. Joyce, MD 1997Stacey N. Knox, MD 1997Kathleen E. Lucas, MD 1984Joan A. Lynch, MD 1988Mary L. Marcuzzi, MD 1997Reginald J. McClung, MD 1983Douglas C. McCorkle, MD 1981Danny J. Meadows, MD 1999Nimish K. Mehta, MD 1997Scott E. Moore, MD 2004Annual MembersMario R. Morenas, MD 1995Eric A. Morgan, MD 1991Fauzi K. Nizami-Rizvi, MD 1996Nancy B. Norton, MD 1999R. Kent Ozon, MD 1996David S. Parks, MD 1986Cynthia Z. Pinson, MD 1987Steven Pribanich III, MD 1991Terry G. Pritt, MD 1985John A. Purcell, MD 1987Eliza E. Robertson, MD 2005Kathy L. Saber, MD 1994Joseph C. Shanklin, MD 1996Dianna L. Shipley, MD 1992Amanda D. Snodgrass, MD 2004C. Anne Steele, MD 1986Sheryl L. Stephens, MD 1988Beverley P. Uniacke, MD 1991M. Teresa Vives, MD 1991Barbara G. Wells, MD 1996Cheri Yost Lindberg, MD 1996Gary R. Youmans, MD 1987Associate MembersDr. Nazem AbrahamDr. Martin D. AllanDr. Hoyt J. BurdickDr. Jennifer G. CollinsDr. Kenneth E. GuyerDr. Rajendra JainDr. Anil K. MakaniDr. Troy L. McGrewDr. Dennis M. MoritzDr. Bruce A. RatcliffDr. Gilbert A. Ratcliff, Jr.Dr. Thomas K. SavoryRetired couple assists medicalprofessionals through IRA giftDr. John P. SheilsDr. D. Grant ShyDr. Rajendra P. SinghDr. Phillip R. StevensDr. Suratkal V. ShenoyDr. Maria Tria TironaDr. Omayma T. ToumaDr. Harry K. TweelDr. Vinay VermaniDr. John B. WaldenDr. Kendall L. Wilson, Jr.Dr. S. Kenneth WolfeWilburn and Mary “Burkie” Cook White know the importance of having good medicalprofessionals in the community. Wilburn grew up near Holden Hospital in Holden,W.Va., and knew many doctors in his neighborhood. Their son, Mark, is a graduate ofWest Virginia University School of Medicine and has a family practice near Fayetteville, W.Va.Their daughter, Carole, is a surgical nurse in North Carolina.“I have always known the value of medicine and the need for good doctors and nurses,”Wilburn said. “I felt the Marshall University School of Medicine was a good place to helpout.”As a retired accountant for Southern Public Service Company in Salem, Va., Wilburnhas been financially comfortable since he retired. Because of their commitment to the fieldof medicine, he and his wife chose to make a charitable rollover gift from their IRA to TheMarshall University Foundation Inc., designated for the School of Medicine. This gift not onlyhelps the school’s endowment, but is a way of reducing taxes for the Whites.

2007-2008 Annual FundYES! I/We want to support the School of Medicine’sName_____________________________________________________________________________________Address ___________________________________________________________________________________City _______________________________________ State______________Zip Code_____________________Phone (H) _______________________(W) ________________________ (Cell) ________________________SOM Year of Graduation ___________________Email Address ______________________________________Enclosed is My/Our) gift for:o $10,000 or above, Founder’s Circle o $499-$100, New Century Clubo $9,999 - $1,000, Dean's Associates o $99, or under Benefactorso $999 - $500, Doctor's Memorial SocietyPlease charge the full amount of my gift of $ ___________________________________________________to: o Visa o MasterCard o American Express o DiscoverCard Number ___________________________________ Expiration Date _____________________________Signature __________________________________________________________________________________Unless otherwise indicated, your gift will be used where most needed and is tax deductible to the fullextent of the law. Please make your check payable to the Marshall University Foundation Inc., and returnto Office of Development and Alumni Affairs, Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine,1600 Medical Center Drive, Huntington, WV 25701For more information, please contact Linda S. Holmes, director of development and alumni affairs at304/ 691-1711 or toll-free at 877/ 691-1600 ext. 1711 or via email at holmes@marshall.edu.Faculty Members Support theTake A Seat CampaignDr. David Denning, professor and chair of the Department of Surgery, and Dr. GaryRankin, professor and chair of the department of pharmacology, physiology andToxicology, have supported the Take A Seat Campaign by purchasing chairs.Linda Holmes, director of development and alumni affairs, said, “Their professionalcontributions are widely felt throughout the School of Medicine and their participationin the Take A Seat Campaign is just another way they demonstrate their leadership andsupport. They clearly lead by example and I am extremely grateful for their contribution”.As they have both made their professional mark on the school of medicine, now theirnames will be forever etched in the Harless Auditorium.

Benefactor Spring 2008Take a SeatCampaignPlease ReserveMy Seat Today!Thanks to many of our donorswho have given $1,000 to endowthe “Take a Seat Campaign,”the School of Medicine’sEducational Technology Fund.David N. Bailey, Assistant Dean,Continuing Medical Education,will utilize the funds from theendowment to integrate thecontinuing education conferencerooms with the HarlessAuditorium Audio Visualcapabilities and add bluetoothtechnology.There are still seats available andwe ask you to join others fromthe Marshall “family” in taking aseat in the Harless Auditorium.When you make your pledge,the school will inscribe a brassplaque to be placed on the backof a seat. It’s a great way torecognize a graduate, rememberor honor a loved one, and showyour support for the School ofMedicine.Your generous gift will enable theSchool of Medicine to maintainand enhance its cutting-edgetechnological support for healthsciences education.Remember, your gift of $1,000may be paid over as many asthree years and is tax deductible.For more information on the“Take a Seat Campaign,” pleasecall 304/691-1711 or toll-free at877/691-1600._____ GIFT. Yes, I/we want to reserve ___ seat(s) in the Harless Auditorium.Please find my payment enclosed for $ _______________._____ PLEDGE. Yes, I/we want to reserve ___ seat(s) in the Harless Auditorium.I/we pledge a total of $ _______________ to be paid over _____ years (maximumtime is three years).o American Express o Discover o Visa o MasterCardCard Number _____________________________Expiration Date _____________Signature ___________________________________________________________Name(s) ___________________________________________________________Address ____________________________________________________________City, State, Zip Code _________________________________________________Phone (H) ____________________________(W) _________________________Email ______________________________________________________________For each plaque, you may use three lines with 35 characters per line maximum,including any punctuation marks and blank spaces. Please print clearly below._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Please make checks payable to MU Foundation, Inc., and return the completed form in the enclosedenvelope. For additional plaques, please photocopy this form. The School of Medicine retains the right toedit any copy that does not seem appropriate. For more information, please call the School of MedicineOffice of Development and Alumni Affairs at 304/691-1711 or toll-free at 877/691-1600.

School of MedicineClass NotesSCHOOL OF MEDICINE CLASS NOTES1980sJames W. Matthews, Class of 1982, is pleasedto report that his daughter is a second yearlaw student at the University of Richmond inVirginia. His wife, Meg, works for USAir inLexington, Ky. Jim, who maintains a privatepractice in general ophthalmology in Lexington,is the president of the Kentucky Academy of EyePhysicians and Surgeons.Samuel R. Davis, Class of 1983, who is semiretired,is co-director of the Department ofRadiology at Montgomery General Hospital inMontgomery, W.Va. He has been there since hecompleted his residency in 1987. Sam occasionallydoes a week or so of locum tenens to cover otherradiologists’ vacations at different hospitals inthe area. He and his wife, Julie, consider theirhome address to be in Daytona Beach Shores,Fla. They have a condo in Ohio near Cincinnatias well as one in Charleston where they livewhen he is working in Montgomery. They travelquite a bit and enjoy spending time with their7-pound Yorkshire terrier, Phoebe.W. Doug Given, Classof 1983, practices familymedicine at Braxton HealthAssociates Inc. in Sutton,W.Va. He and his wife, MaryLouise, have three children,Mary Elizabeth, Laura Maeand William Daniel. They reside in StrangeCreek, W.Va.Robert A. Hess, Class of 1984, has opened a newfamily practice office in Jackson, Ohio. He andhis wife, Jannell, celebrated their 29th weddinganniversary in March. Their son, Jonathan, hasbeen accepted to the next School of Medicineclass, and their daughter, Stephanie, is in the 11thgrade at Huntington High. She plays first seed onthe tennis team and was selected to represent theschool at a National Youth Leadership meetingin Washington this April.Danny M. Phillips, Class of 1987, after almost 20years in emergency medicine, plans to retire fromactive practice and open RoxboroMedAccess,the first Urgicare Center in Roxboro, N.C. Thepractice, which will open in late summer, willfocus on acute care and minor emergencies,but will also have a component of occupationalmedicine as well as primary care. MedAccess willbe the focus practice in a small medical park heis developing.P. Mitchell Charles, Classof 1988, has been recognizedas a “Hero of EmergencyMedicine” by the AmericanCollege of EmergencyPhysicians (ACEP). Theaward, which is part of ACEP’s40th anniversary, recognizesemergency physicians whohave made significant contributions to theirfield, to their communities, and to their patients.Dr. Charles is an emergency physician at CabellHuntington Hospital and director of the MS-4Clerkship in Emergency Medicine. He is alsoa faculty sponsor of the Emergency MedicineInterest Group at Marshall’s School of Medicine.He reviews articles for Annals of EmergencyMedicine and AAMC, and currently serves asthe West Virginia ACEP chapter president. Hehas received the American Heart Association’s“Legacy of Life” award, the WVACEP “Excellencein Emergency Medicine” award and numerousteaching awards. His passion for emergencymedicine has dramatically increased the number

Benefactor Spring 2008of emergency physicians who have returned tothe Huntington area. “Emergency physiciansare on the front lines of America’s health caresystem, providing the essential communityservice of emergency care,” said ACEP PresidentLinda L. Lawrence, M.D. “The dedication,passion and commitment Dr. Charles has shownembodies the vision of ACEP’s founders andthe ideals of our specialty. He is an exemplaryemergency physician who strives to harvest aninterest in learning in all students of medicine.He is the inspiration for many students’ decisionsto practice emergency medicine. He is truly anexample of what it means to be a hero in the fieldof emergency medicine.” ACEP, headquarteredin Dallas, Texas, is a national medical specialtysociety representing emergency medicine withmore than 25,000 members. ACEP is committedto advancing emergency care through continuingeducation, research and public education.Dr. Mary Jo Martin, Class of 1988, is anassistant professor of neuropathology in thedivision of anatomic pathology at the VirginiaCommonwealth University Medical Center inRichmond, Virginia.M. Catherine Slusher, Class of 1988, is withHarrisonburg OB/GYN Assoc. Inc. She has beenpracticing general Ob/Gyn since completing herresidency in Roanoke, Va., in 1994. Catherine alsoteaches physicians assistants at James MadisonUniversity. She is very active in the March ofDimes, chairing the Signature Chefs’ Auction inHarrisonburg for the past six years. This eventis No. 2 in fundraising in the state of Virginia.Catherine was the recipient of the BridgewaterCollege Distinguished Alumni of the Year awardin 2004. She married Don Flegel of Cass, W.Va.,in 2006. He is a soil scientist and forester for theNRCS of the USDA and a private consultant.They have three children, Drew Clements (19),a sophomore at WVU; Julie Clements (13); andMacie Clements (7).1990sDr. Gary W. Procop, Classof 1992, has returned to theCleveland Clinic as chairmanof the Department of ClinicalPathology and director ofMolecular Microbiology,Mycology and Parasitology.He was there previously inseveral capacities, including associate professorof pathology at the clinic’s Lerner College ofMedicine of Case Western Reserve. While in theposition of section head at the Cleveland Clinic,he received three Innovator’s Awards and theQuest for Quality Award, and was named to theBest Doctors® in American List, 2005-2006.In addition to his medical degree, Procopreceived a master’s degree in biomedicalsciences from Marshall. He went on to completehis pathology residency at Duke UniversityMedical Center, followed by a fellowship inmedical microbiology at the Mayo Clinic. Hethen went to the University of Miami MillerSchool of Medicine to serve as professor ofpathology and director of clinical microbiologyat Jackson Memorial Hospital. While at Miami,he was awarded the 2007 American Society forMicrobiology BD Award for Research in ClinicalMicrobiology, one of the nation’s top awards inthat field.Procop recalls being interested in infectiousdiseases and microbiology as early as the eighthgrade. “Movie day would often consist of filmsconcerning the adventures of medical pioneers inthe heart of Africa,” he said. “Watching physiciansand nurses detect and identify the causes of exoticinfections, and then administering therapeuticsand vaccinations, was life-changing. Pursuingthis interest, I recently went to Tegucigalpa,Honduras, to lecture and teach local groups aboutmedical mycology. I would say teachers definitelyhave an impact in our formative years.”Medicine was not a foregone conclusion,

School of MedicineClass Noteshowever. Procop considered becoming a scienceteacher like the ones who influenced him. It wasa friend in a chemistry class and her husband,a urologist, who got him interested in medicalschool, followed by pathology training. “I tooktheir advice, and I’m glad I did,” Procop said. “Asit turns out, I believe the solid medical training Iobtained at Marshall afforded me the foundationto concentrate on the study of disease at DukeUniversity. Striving to understand the entireprocess of infection is the only way of looking atit, in my opinion.”Procop was attracted to Marshall for anumber of reasons, including small class size andthe excellent professor-to-student ratio. “Thisenables thorough understanding of the material,rather than just memorization,” he said. “That’swhat you really want in a physician, someone whotruly understands the disease process, rather thansomeone who was good at memorizing a lot offacts. I remember vividly not understanding thefunctioning of one of the extraocular muscles, soI approached Dr. Mitchell L. Berk after class andhe quickly clarified the process. It is not as easy toget that in a school with a large class size.“Three professors stand out in my experienceat Marshall” he added. “Doctors Patrick Brownand Terry Fenger, although not my officialadvisors, have provided friendship, guidanceand opportunity for which I am forever in debt.Dr. Bryan Larsen was my senior professor for mymaster’s degree, and in addition to guidance,he afforded me the opportunity to work in hislaboratory where I developed many valuableskills. Also, because I was a little different andinterested in some of the basic sciences taught inthe first two years, I was pleased to find an activelyengaged basic science faculty who afforded methe opportunity to explore these areas morethoroughly.”Procop took time to enjoy leisure activitieswhile at Marshall. “There are numerouswonderful memories,” he said. “These includeattending tailgate parties hosted by the medicalschool prior to a Marshall football game at theold stadium, participating in Research Day and,again, the numerous interpersonal interactionswith the faculty and fellow students.”Today, his lovely family keeps him busy withhome-related activities. He also enjoys reading,woodworking and sailing.When asked to offer one piece of advice tocurrent and future medical students, he replied,“Follow your heart. Identify the area of medicinethat excites you most and dedicate yourself tothorough study of that area.”Jeffrey T. St. Clair, Class of1992, has been selected for theMarshall University AlumniAssociation CommunityAchievement Award for2008. He accepted the honorat the Association’s AlumniBanquet in April. Jeffreyis assistant clinical instructor in emergencymedicine at New Orleans’ Charity Hospital,part of the Louisiana State University HealthSciences Center.Timothy G. Cook, Class of1994, is deployed with theU.S. Army 325th CombatSupport Hospital at CampSpeicher, Tikrit, Iraq, as anemergency room provider insupport of Operation IraqiFreedom. He was active dutyin the Army as a family physician until 2000,when he resigned and purchased a small, busy,walk-in clinic, Convenient Medical Care, inRutland, Vt. He did this primarily to be near hisparents, both in their eighties. Then in January2007, after watching President George Bushmake the case for his surge strategy, he decided tosign back up as an Army reserve medical officer,with the specific request to be mobilized to Iraq.

Benefactor Spring 2008Tracy J. Gemmell, Class of 1994, is withWestmoreland ObGyn Inc. in Greensburg, Pa.She has two children, Rachel (8) and John (5).She happily reports that she is now allowed to putCCD at the end of her name, as she is a certifiedclinical densitometrist through the InternationalSociety of Clinical Densitometry.Deborah L. Chadwick, Class of 1995, is a generalsurgeon in Delta, Colorado. She has a daughter,Carrie (3), and a son, David (8 months).Jon F. Petersen, Class of1996, practices occupationaland aerospace medicine inBranson, Mo. He retiredfrom the U.S Air Force inAugust 2007 and is stillactive as a flight instructor(CFI-I). Jon enjoys playingbluegrass music with the family band (four kidsplus mom and dad). After graduation, Jon didresidencies at Eglin Family Practice Residency;aerospace medicine at the USAF School ofAerospace Medicine; occupational medicine atJohns Hopkins School of Medicine; and earned amaster’s degree in public health at Johns HopkinsSchool of Public Health.Carrie Ann Twedt, Class of 1996, practices fulltime and is a managing partner of Piedmont Ob/Gyn in Greenville, S.C. She and her husband,Joel Phillips, M.D., have two children, Ashton(26 months) and Ava (16 months).R. Anthony “Tony” Aprea, Class of 1997, worksfull-time at MedExpress Urgent Care, and parttimeat MonValley ER. He and his wife, Lisa, livein Washington, Pa., with their children, Chelsea(15), Nick (10) and Marco (5).Dawn R. Bridge-Alexander,Class of 1998, has beenwith Rockingham MemorialHospital in Harrisonburg, Va.,since 2004. She also practicesfamily medicine at AugustaFamily Practice in Fisherville,Va., caring primarily forinfants, children and women. She and herhusband, Bill, have three children, Morgan andJada (3 months) and Ian (2).William C. Dalton, Class of 1998, recentlyrejoined Bob Hess’s family practice group in theirGallipolis office.Frank E. Fumich, Class of1999, is with the OrthopaedicInstitute of Ohio in Lima.He and his wife, Lisa, havetwo children, Olivia andNicholas.Bryan D. Springer, Class of 1999, and RaymondH. Kim, Class of 2000, have been selected as thetwo North American representative orthopaedicsurgeons for the John Insall Travelling Fellowship.Four surgeons (two North American and twointernational) are chosen each year to participatein the fellowship. This involves travels to 12renowned knee arthroplasty centers in NorthAmerica to observe and learn techniques inknee replacement, and participate in researchand teaching. He completed his residency inorthopaedic surgery at The Mayo Clinic.2000sLynn V. Amores, Class of 2000, is a staff physicianat The Los Angeles Free Clinic, where she hasworked since completing her family medicineresidency at University of California at Irvine.In 2007 she became a Health Leadership Fellowof Coro, a national leadership institute for publicaffairs, health and other arenas. She was marriedin January 2006 to Joshua Rutkoff and they wereexpecting their first child in April.

School of MedicineClass NotesJennifer M. Tassa Bhojwani, Class of 2000, andher husband, Navin, are in practice at EastoverUniversity Ob/Gyn in Charlotte, N.C. Jenniferworks part-time to spend more time with theirchildren, Jack (4) and Kira (2).Todd E. Chertow, Class of 2000, has openedan orthopedic practice in Hazleton, Pa., at theHazleton Health & Wellness Center. He is anorthopedic surgeon specializing in hip, knee, ankleand shoulder arthroscopy, minimally invasive andcomputer-assisted joint replacements, and sportsmedicine. Todd, a real sports enthusiast, was theassistant orthopedic doctor for the ColumbusCottonmouths Southern Professional HockeyTeam, the Columbus Catfish Professional BaseballTeam and the Columbus Lions Professional ArenaFootball Team He was assistant team doctor forGeorgia Southwestern State University andColumbus State University, and served as theassistant orthopedic team doctor for RutgersUniversity. Prior to relocating to Hazleton, Toddworked for Crystal Run Healthcare in New York.He completed a general surgery internship atThe Ohio State University and an orthopedicsurgery residency at the University of Medicineand Dentistry of New Jersey in New Brunswick.He completed a fellowship in orthopedic sportsmedicine at The Hughston Clinic, HughstonOrthopedic Hospital, Columbus, Ga.Raymond H. Kim, Class of 2000, has beenselected along with Bryan D. Springer, Class of1999, as the two North American representativeorthopaedic surgeons for the John Insall TravellingFellowship. Four surgeons (two North Americanand two international) are chosen each year toparticipate in the fellowship. This involves travelsto 12 renowned knee arthroplasty centers inNorth America to observe and learn techniquesin knee replacement, and participate in researchand teaching. He completed his residency inorthopaedic surgery at The Mayo Clinic.Enrique M. Sta Ana, Class of 2001, is performinggeneral, bariatric and minimally invasive surgeryin Newton, Mass. He did his general surgeryresidency at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Centerin Boston, and a minimally invasive surgeryfellowship at the University of Massachusetts.He and his wife, Dr. Lucrecia Trahanino, willsoon be moving to Orlando, Fla., for Lucrecia’sfellowship plans.Amy M. Jean, Class of 2002, is completing herthird year of fellowship in pediatric endocrinologyat Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of NewYork-Presbyterian in New York City. She plansto stay an additional year for patient-orientedclinical research. Amy is studying the metabolicchanges in morbidly obese adolescents undergoingbariatric surgery. She and her husband, Alan,have a new addition to their family. Aaron Peterwas born on October 11, 2007. Andy and Amyare extremely proud and sleep-deprived newparents.David A. Denning II, Class of 2002, is ananesthesiologist at Allegheny General Hospitalin Pittsburgh, Pa. Krista L Denning, Class of2004, is doing a cytopathology fellowship, alsoat Allegheny General. Their baby girl, ClaireElizabeth, was born on March 1, 2007. Clairejoins their son, David Tucker, who is now 4.Leela Vadrevu Raju, Class of 2003, has accepteda fellowship for one year at Baylor College ofMedicine. She will be learning more advancedtechniques in cataract surgery and cornealtransplantation, including DSEK, where only theendothelium of the cornea is replaced.B. Hunter Boshell, Class of 2003, is in his thirdyear of his radiology residency at University ofCincinnati. He has plans for an interventionalradiology fellowship beginning in July 2009.

Benefactor Spring 2008Nicole L. Grieve, Class of2005, of Rochester, Minn.,spent a great deal of 2007traveling. She spent a monthin Scottsdale, Ariz., workingat Mayo Hospital. She spentMarch in Africa, starting witha 10-day climb of Kilimanjaro,with the remainder of the month in Malawiworking at a mission hospital. During the summer,Nicole got back into cycling and visiting familymembers before attending a medical conferencein Hawaii.D. Ryan Fish, Class of 2006,of Indianapolis, Ind., and hiswife, Stephenie, are pleasedto share a photo of their son,Charlie, on his first birthday.Gerard J. “Joey” Oakley, Class of 2006, receivedthe Leadership Development Award from theCollege of American Pathologists Foundation.Christopher W. Russell, Class of 2006, has beennamed the department of emergency medicine’schief resident at New York Methodist Hospitalin Brooklyn, New York.For upcoming class notes, clip and return to Linda S. Holmes, 1600 Medical Center Drive,Huntington, WV 25701 or email your information to holmes@marshall.edu or complete theform on the alumni webpage at http://musom.marshall.edu/alumni/wgowy.shtmlNameAddressSchool of Medicine Class YearEmail Address Phone CellName of SpouseChildrenPractice/EmployerAddressPhoneTell us what is happening in your life:

School of MedicineClass NotesAaron Lambert, MS-4, receives one of nine AmericanMedical Student Association Paul AmbrosePolitical Leadership Institute ScholarshipsWe are extremely pleased to announcethat Mr. Aaron Lambert, Class of 2008,was accepted to receive a scholarshipto the American Medical Student AssociationPaul Ambrose Political Leadership Institutethat took September 29 - October 1, 2007. Mr.Lambert received one of the nine scholarshipsto which all medical students in good standingacross the nation could apply. This Institute isnamed in memory of Dr. Paul Ambrose (MarshallUniversity School of Medicine, Class of 1995),for whom it was a mission to improve the healthcare of our nation by working relentlessly withissues such as immunizations, healthy lifestyles,medical school courses and racial and ethnicdisparities in health care. Dr. Ambrose was aformer AMSA legislative affairs director wholost his life in the Sept. 11, 2001, tragedy. AtMUSOM Alumni T-shirt and Sweatshirt SaleThe Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Class of2008 is selling MUSOM Alumni t-shirts and sweatshirts to raise moneyto fund an endowment for an annual lecture series entitled the Class of2008 Pediatric Neurological Disorder Lecture. These annual lectures willbe open to students, faculty and alumni. This emphasis was selected froma number of possibilities because several members of the Class of 2008have family members affected by these types of medical problems.ORDER INFORMATION • DEADLINE FOR ORDERING IS JUNE 30, 2008NAMEEMAILSHIP TO:PHONEthe time of his death, he was working as a seniorclinical adviser with the Office of the SurgeonGeneral. He was headed to Los Angeles fora conference on adolescent obesity when hisplane, American Airlines flight 77, was forcedto crash into the Pentagon. The Paul AmbrosePolitical Leadership Institute is designed toeducate medical students as tomorrow’s leadersby teaching them the skills to engage and changehealth policy in Washington and at home. It hasbeen said that, in Paul, the nation lost an up andcoming leader in health care. Marshall UniversityJoan C. Edwards SOM is honored to report thathis legacy of devotion to healthcare continuesto influence our students. For more informationabout this Institute, please see http://www.amsa.org/legislativecenter/pli.cfm.STYLE #1Greenletteringon whiteshirt➤MARSHALL MEDICINEALUMARSHALL MEDICINENIALUNI➤STYLE #2Whiteletteringon kellygreen shirtYOUR ORDER | SIZES: S, M, L, XL, XXLPRODUCT SIZES STYLE # QUANTITY PRICEShort Sleeved Tee $12Long Sleeved Tee $20Hooded Sweatshirt $30SUBTOTALSHIPPING COSTS: $6.00 for the first item$1.00 for each additional itemShipping costs applicable if shirts are NOTgoing to be picked up at the MUSOM.TOTAL DUESTYLE #3Greenletteringon ashgray shirt➤MARSHALL MEDICINEALUNITo order, return this form with a checkmade payable to MUSOM Class of 2008to the following address: MU MedicalCenter, 1600 Medical Center Drive,Huntington, WV 25701, Attn: LindaHolmes/Class of 2008 Alumni Sales.Also, you can order by emailing ChrisAdams (adams111@marshall.edu) orRob Gabordi (gabordi1@marshall.edu).

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