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Summer 2012The KCUMB Communicator is published threetimes a year for alumni, students and friends ofKansas City University of Medicine and Biosciencesby the University Relations Department.Editorial DirectorScott SummersArt DirectorCortney ChristensenA Roadmap for the FutureKCUMB officials use the University's mission,vision and values as a roadmap during thedevelopment phase of a five-year Strategic Plan4letters to theeditorIn reference to “Rising from the Rubble:A Small-Town Doc Rebuilds," publishedin the Spring 2012 magazineKeith Morrow, D.O. (COM ’85), was my bestfriend during our years at KCUMB, and I alwaysknew that he would make a significantimpact in his community. He was alwaysa dedicated and caring student. The communitiesof Phil Campbell and Hackleburg(both in Alabama) are very blessed to have adoctor and a friend like Keith.Got Something to Say?Submit a Letter to the Editor at www.kcumb.edu/myletter or by email to communicator@kcumb.edu.Please limit your letter to 175 words. We cannotguarantee that your letter will be printed. Lettersmay be edited for length, style, clarity and civility.CorrectionIn the Spring 2012 issue of the KCUMBCommunicator, Kristen Colyer was mistakenlyidentified as an osteopathic medical student.She is actually a bioethics student. The KCUMBCommunicator staff regrets the error.Keep in Touch!KCUMB Main Switchboard816-654-70001-800-234-4847 toll-freeAcademic Affairs816-654-7200comdean@kcumb.eduAdministration/President’s Office816-654-7100opendoor@kcumb.eduAdmissions816-654-7160, 877-425-0247admissions@kcumb.eduVice President for University RelationsNatalie LutzPresident and Chief Executive OfficerH. Danny Weaver, D.O. (COM ’84),FACOFPWe welcome your responses to this publication.Please write to:Editor, KCUMB CommunicatorKansas City Universityof Medicine and Biosciences1750 Independence AvenueKansas City, MO 64106-1453Send Email to:editor@kcumb.eduVisit:www.kcumb.edu/myletterPlease send all address changes toChristine Wahlert, executive director of alumniand donor relations, at cwahlert@kcumb.eduor visit www.kcumb.edu/UpdateInfo.Copyright ©2012, Kansas City University ofMedicine and Biosciences. All rights reserved.Cover PhotoCortney ChristensenOn the Cover: The University'sclock tower, now perched atopSmith Hall, has been a campus iconfor decades.8From Dawn to DuskA Day in Pictures: Take an inside look at thepeople and places that make KCUMB special16Plus...An Everlasting GiftCampus News.............................................................19Alumni News...............................................................25Class Notes..................................................................28Passages..............................................................31In Her Own Words.....................................................32KCUMB's Gift Body Program plays an integral rolein the education of future osteopathic physicians12Medical Mistakes:Making Things RightWhen They Go WrongStatistics show medical errors are a staggeringproblem in the United States. What happenswhen things go wrong?found onfacebookWe Asked …Jim Dickert, D.O. (COM ’85)How did you feel when you graduatedfrom medical school?I felt proud of my accomplishment, nervousfor what came next and relieved that medschool was over.Best weekend of my life.Angie Carrick, D.O.Alexander Bobrov, D.O. (COM ’08)What do you love most about KCUMB?I love KCUMB’s anatomy and pathologydepartments, in addition to all other facultymembers that are dedicated to teaching.Todd Brittain, D.O. (COM ’08)I love KCUMB because it feels like home.Everyone in the school from the alumni tothe faculty to the students have been very welcoming.I love the attitude of welcoming andacceptance as opposed to the elitist attitudeseen in other medical schools. I truly feel thatthe reason that KCUMB is so successful ineducating physicians that are compassionateand offer exceptional care is the open-armspolicy that we embrace. I am so proud totell people that I am going to be part of theKCUMB Class of 2016!Julia Fallier, first-year osteopathic medical studentI love medicine, but it’s not enough justto love it. You need to know it, be the bestof the best, never lose that hunger to learnand always be willing to touch your patients.KCUMB took a chance on me – theyhad the faith in me, offering me a spot inthe Class of 2012. Now, I am finished andcan honestly say, THANK YOU! My dreamcame true because of you. I will never forgetthose that have mentored me. I pray Ihave the courage and knowledge to supportthose after me, the way you’ve supportedme. A powerful force behind the D.O. is thefamily from KCUMB. I love you all.Brandy Conner, D.O. (COM ’12)I have definitely enjoyed my time at KCUMB.I feel like I am graduating this year withexcellent preparation for residency.Laura Kresta, D.O. (COM ’12)I like the breakfast burritos at KCUMB.Lou Hakan, D.O. (COM ’02)Working at KCUMB for the last two yearshas been amazing. I have made friendsall over campus and learned more than Ithought possible. The faculty, staff andadministration have been incredibly supportiveand friendly. Teaching students inthe lab has been one of the most rewardingexperiences of my life. As I prepare toleave for grad school in August, I know Iwill miss this place at my very core. Thankyou all for the blessing my time here has been.Derek LogsdonAdvancement/Alumni Relations816-654-7280alumni@kcumb.eduContinuing Medical Education816-654-7350, 877-425-0248cme@kcumb.eduD’Angelo Library816-654-7260library@kcumb.eduDybedal Center for Clinical Research816-654-7650crc@kcumb.eduFinancial Aid816-654-7175, 877-425-0247finaid@kcumb.eduHuman Resources816-654-7010hr@kcumb.eduOffice of Community Clinical Education816-654-7330, 877-425-0248occe@kcumb.eduRegistrar’s Office816-654-7190, 877-425-0247registrar@kcumb.eduScore 1 for Health816-654-7960score1@kcumb.eduStudent Affairs816-654-7210stuservices@kcumb.eduUniversity Relations816-654-7030editor@kcumb.edu2 Summer 2012 KCUMB CommunicatorSummer 2012 KCUMB Communicator 3