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Class of '80

Paul Ehrmann won an Innovations in Health Care Award from the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan for his Children's Health Initiative Program. (July 2009)

Paul Ehrmann was featured in articles from the "Oakland Press" and the "Daily Tribune" for his books "Genearation XL," which highlights details of his CHIP program to combat childhood obesity. (April 2009)

Paul Ehrmann was highlighted in "Medical Economics" magazine. (January 2009)

Paul Ehrmann has published his book "Generation XL: The Childhood Obesity Pandemic: A Communit-Based Solution. (December 2008)

Paul Ehrmann Honored with Crain's "Physical Achievement" Award (Aug. 2008)

Paul Ehrmann was interviewed by CNN RAdio regarding childhood obesity and his Children's Health Initiative program. (June 2008)

Paul Ehrmann has been chosen by Greater West Bloomfield Township as an honoree to receive the volunteer service award for his work with childhood obesity. (May 2008)

Paul Ehrmann was features on WWJAM Radio-950 on March 1 in the weekly segment named "Making a Difference." Ehrmann talked about his work to combat childhood obesity including his Children's Health Initiative Program (Mar. 2008)

Paul Ehrmann provides tips on avoiding holiday weight gain. (Dec. 2006)

Harold Friedman was appointed as a delegate to the AOA. (May 2008)

Harold Friedman recognized as "Top Doc." (Dec 2006)

Howard Galarneau honored by TOMA House of Delegates. (Apr. 2007)

Mary Goldman was elected president of the Michigan Association of Osteopathic Family Physicians (May 2008)

Mary Goldman's postcard from Silverfest 2006

Rear Adm. Joyce Johnson was honored as one of 37 "Great Pioneers in Osteopathic Medicine" by the American Osteopathic Association for becoming the first woman and first D.O. to be named chief medical officer of the U.S. Coast Guard. She was also the first woman to attain flag rank on active duty in the uniformed services and the first physician and the first woman to serve on the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Board of Trustees. (July 2008)

David L. Louwsma is director of Anesthesia Services for Memorial Healthcare Center in Owosso, and is in group practice with Crispin Quitos, DO and Kevin Bur, DO. He is also active in community affairs, including the American Heart Association, United Way and the local arts council and was voted "Citizen of the Year" by the local Chamber of Commerce. (ca. 1999)

Walter Novikoff has relocated his practice to the East Tennessee Medical Group.(July 2009)

Lawrence Prokop was selected to be a delegate to the AOA by the MOA. (June 2008)

Pierre (Peter) Sherrill in his "spare time," operates Meadowcroft, a catering/baking business, with his wife out of their farmhouse. He is also executive vice president of the Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets. "With all those hats to wear, I’m not collecting much dust!" (ca. 1999)

Robert Stomel was selected to be a delegate to the AOA by the MOA, and presented with the MOA's Distinguished Service Award. (June 2008)

Robert Stomel was nominated to the American Osteopathic Association Board of Directors by the Michigan Osteopathic Association Board. (March 2008)

Kathryn Wright recognized as "Top Doc." (Dec 2006)

Kathryn Wright moved outside of Boston, Mass. to payback her public health scholarship, after completing her pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit. She then went to Seattle, Wash. for an adolescent medicine fellowship and returned to Detroit in 1990 where she is currently an adolescent medicine staff attending at Children’s Hospital. She is also medical director of the Adolescent HIV/AIDS Program, supervising direct care and preventive program in adolescent HIV. (ca. 1999)

Class of '81

David Daitch has a second daughter, Sydney Lauer Daitch, who was born on February 23, 1998. He continues to be on Nevada’s Osteopathic Medical Licensing Board and was reappointed in 1998 to serve on EMSS Medical Advisory Board for the Clark County Health District. Dr. Daitch is board-certified in emergency medicine and family practice, and is director of the emergency department at Boulder City Hospital. (Feb. 1998)

Linette Grange was nominated for AOA Mentor of the Year

Oliver W. Hayes' postcard from Silverfest 2006

Harry Hernandez was honored by colleagues at Baptist Health System (Oct. 2003)

Vikas Kapil recently accepted the position of medical director of OccuHealth, the occupational medicine program of the Promedica Health System in Toledo, Ohio. Dr. Kapil also is on the faculty of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in occupational and environmental health. His family is doing well, and he and his wife Nisha were expecting their third child in late September. (ca. 1999)

Jane A. Kennedy was reappointed by the governor of Colorado to serve a second four-year term on the Colorado Board of Medical Examiners. (ca. 1999)

Jeffrey Kyff is chief of anesthesiology at Port Huron Hosptial, and beginning his third term as chairperson of the American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology. He is also working on a master’s degree focusing on the human factors in aeronautical science from Embry-Riddle University. (ca. 1999)

Patricia Mucci-Lorusso honored with Crain's "Advancement in Healthcare" award (Aug. 2008)

Mark Russell has a son, Jacob, who was born February 17, 1997. (Feb. 1997)

Arthur H. Schurgin continues to work exclusively in the practice of pain medicine, which allows him to combine his experience in anesthesiology, OMT, family practice and psychology. He is also pursuing music more seriously, "participating in a performing rock band, writing and doing a little recording in the studio." He has been married since 1984 and has a nine-year old son. (ca. 1999)

Charles E. Simpson is a Captain, Medical Corps, US Navy. He was relieved in February 1998 after serving as the commanding officer, Flat Hospital Jacksonville, a 500 bed mobile combat hospital in Florida, for the past three years. He is currently head of the Branch Medical Clinic in Jacksonville. (ca. 1999)

Ellen VanLaanen's postcard from Silverfest 2006

Class of '82

Sheila K. Bahr after practicing internal medicine for 12 years, is currently a psychiatry resident at the Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University. She anticipates graduating in three years, and then plans to enter private practice. (ca. 1999)

Dan Bensky publishes new book (Feb. 2007)

Sister Anne Brooks was honored as one of 37 "Great Pioneers in Osteopathic Medicine" by the American Osteopathic Associationfor founding the Tutwilder Clinic in Mississippi. (July 2008)

Sister Anne Brooks: Blooming where she's planted. (Communiqué Magazine - Fall 1997)

Timothy Burandt was elected to a two-year term on the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery (AOBS) as its vice chairperson, at its May 2008 meeting in Orlando, FL. The AOBA is one of 18 certifying boards of the AOA. (May 2008)

Timothy Burandt was quoted in a December Petoskey News Review article on Medicare reimbursement cuts. Sen. Stabenow had cited a letter from Dr. Burandt in an argument before Congress last year to undo reimbursement cutbacks. (Dec 2007)

Timothy M. Burandt became a fellow in the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons in September 1997. This year will be his fifth year as an examiner for General Surgery Boards. He was elected to be chief of staff for 1999 at Community Memorial Hospital in Cheboygan, and sits on the board of directors of Cheboygan Physician Hospital Organization and Physician Organization. He is also an executive committee member of a community health plan project with local employers, the hospital, physicians and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Dr. Burandt is enjoying his year of practice in general surgery, and is currently recruiting for another surgeon. (ca. 1999)

Scott Carlson honored as a Blue Ribbon physician. (Dec. 2006)

Edward J. Conley in 1997, had his book, "America Exhausted: Breakthrough Treatments of Fatique and Chronic Fatique Syndrome," published nationally. He is also director of the Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Clinic of Michigan. (ca. 1997)

Jodi S. Flanders was recognized by her patients with the summer 2007 “HealthPlus of Michigan Great Doctors” award for her contributions to the community. Every quarter, HealthPlus of Michigan accepts nominations for the award. Doctors are chosen for their outstanding service, extraordinary care and dedication to their patients.

Kari A. Hortos was quoted in an article from The Detroit News on July 2 titles "MSU Med School Adds 2 Campusus".

Kari Hortos was honored with a Pfizer Fit for Life Award in Nutrition. (October 2008)

Mary J. Hughes received MSUCOM's Clinical Science Faculty Award (May 2008)

Ellen Kehoe adopted a new baby, Christopher James, who joined big sister Marisa and mom on June 13, 1997. (June 1997)

Claudia Osborn - Over My Head:  MSUCOM Professor tells story of life after a serious head injury in new book. (Communiqué Magazine - Summer 1998)

Susan Sevensma was recognized with a Merck/Schering-Plough CAP Excellence Award for Residency Program of the Year as medical director of Metro Health Breton. (October 2008)

Susan Sevensma was selected to be a delegate to the AOA by the MOA. (June 2008)

Susan Sevensma was awarded the 2008 Walter F. Patenge Medal of Public Service (May 2008)

Susan Sevensma was appointed by AOA President Peter B. Ajluni to serve on the American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation.

Susan Sevensma Inaugurated as MOA President.

Rhonna Shatz recognized as "Top Doc." (Dec 2006)

Class of '83

Keith Barbour served as the event physician for the 2008 Michigan Adaptive Sports Sports-tacular VIII hosted by Dearborn Parks and Recreation. (October 2008)

Keith Barbour was awarded an MOA Core Grant. (October 2007)

Kevin Florek was recognized as one of "Hour Detroit" magazine's "Top Docs." (October 2008)

Kevin Florek recognized as "Top Doc." (Dec 2006)

John Floreno was appointed as a delegate to the AOA. (May 2008)

Charlene Green's postcard from Silverfest 2006

Leatha B. Hayes, author of "Blossom Bit by Bit," dedicates life to self-sufficiency and education. (Communiqué Magazine - Spring 1998)

Leatha B. Hayes published her autobiography, Blossom Bit by Bit, in 1998, and is CEO and president of Autarkee Press. She is a member of the Zeta Society of Published Authors of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., a board member of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority National Education Foundation, and secretary of the National Osteopathic Medical Association. (ca. 1998)

Timothy Ismond won first place at the MOA's first-ever men's 5k run. (May 2008)

Timothy J. Kowalski has been named Medical Director of the William S. Hall Psychiatric Institute in Columbia, SC.  A child psychiatrist, Dr. Kowalski has also been re-appointed by South Carolina Governor, Mark Sanford to a third term on the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners. (January 2009)

Joyce Michael and her husband Michael Trumbull recently had their third daughter, Rosemary Michael-Trumbull on June 6, 1998. "She weighed 5 pounds, 15 1/2 ounces and is doing fine. Our twin daughters, Laura and Elizabeth, are big helpers." (June 1998)

Anthony Ognjan has been appointed to serve on the Board of Directors for Leadership Macomb. the organization seeks to produce a network of informed community leaders who understand the roles and relationships of people and systems that support and sustain our community; enable graduates and others to engage in civic leadership; strengthen organizational and community relationships. (August 2009)

Anthony Ognjan was recognized as one of "Hour Detroit" magazine's Top Docs (October 2008)

Anthony Ognjan was appointed as a delegate to the AOA. (May 2008)

Anthony Ognjan was nominated by AOA President Peter Ajluni to represent the osteopathic medical profession on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Dr. Ognjan also represented the Michigan Osteopathic Association at a joint press conference held on October 30 with the Michigan Department of Community Health to educate the public about preventing infections of Methiciliin Resistant Staph Aureaus.

Anthony Ognjan wrote an opinion piece in favor of smoke-free restaurants that was published in The Detroit Free Press. (August 2007)

Anthony Ognjan recognized as "Top Doc." (Dec 2006)

Anthony Ognjan was nominated for AOA Mentor of the Year.

Robert Piasecki donated exam tables and other medical equipment to the Covenant Community Care free health clinic of Detroit for use in a new clinic opening soon (January 2009)

Arnis Pone instructed the Presidential Security Service for the Republic of Latvia in Emergency Medical and Trauma Techniques, while in Latvia in April 1998. (April 1998)

Kirk Swabash won second place at the MOA's first-ever men's 5K run. (May 2008)

Class of '84

Brad Clegg will be completing his master’s degree in medical management from Tulane University in May 1999. (May 1999)

Joseph Fortin, Spine Technology and Rehabilitation Medical Director and Clinical Professor at University of Indiana, will be presenting the Licht Lecture. (Oct. 2002)

Steven Fuller was formerly in private practice in Annapolis, Md., in pulmonary and critical care medicine. He recently changed and became a full-time "internist," limiting his practice to solely critical care medicine, in a Washington D.C. area hospital. "The hours are more compact, and lend themselves much better to being a single parent." (ca. 1999)

Mark Guilfoyle has two daughters at MSUCOM, Anastasia who started in 2009 and Dorothea who started in 2008. (Sept 2009)

James Hole after doing an obstetrics/gynecology residency and practicing in Vermont for four years, completed a maternal-fetal medicine fellowship and now co-directs the Central Pennsylvania Perinatal Group in Harrisburg, Pa. (ca. 1999)

Theresa Hom obtained a certificate of proficiency in medical acupuncture in 1996 and has integrated acupuncture and OMM into her family practice in Columbus, OH. (ca. 1996)

Gloria Pitts was nominated for AOA Mentor of the Year.

Mark Povich is working in family medicine in Escanaba, MI. (Sept. 2009)

Jeanne Scheddel is still practicing emergency medicine at Parkview Hospital in Burnswick, Maine. (ca. 1999)

Michael Simms Receives MOA Presidential Citations (May 2007)

Elliot S. Stern worked as a medical malpractice trial lawyer until 1985, when he moved to Seattle and started his restaurant, JackSprat’s Low-Fat, and EPIcure, Inc., a program to teach nutrition and healthy cooking skills. He is currently writing a diet book, which should be released in January 1999. The book examines regional dietary differences and their effect on health. "Diets here in Seattle tend to be higher in fish, soy protein, fruits, vegetables, whole grains and diary products and yes, coffee. The book emphasizes those foods with special attention paid to phytochemical-rich produce. Think Fee Hall’s cafeteria. Not!" (ca. 1999)

Rodrigo Tobar, Jr. was named in Vital's "Best Doctors 2008" list. (April 2008)

Michael Zielinski is constructing a new 15,000 sq. ft. medical office building. He also has a child that is a sophomore at MSU. (Sept 2009)

Class of '85

Frank Brettschneider has two children with his wife Cheryl—Frank, 1, and Jenna, 3. Dr. Brettschneider has a new associate, Daniel Ortiz, DO, an MSU graduate and is building a larger office as his practice continues to expand in the St. Clair/Port Huron area. (ca. 1999)

Duane Corsi became a fellow in the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians in 1998. (ca. 1998)

Jacqueline Fitzgerald received a Michigan Primary Care Association Distinguished Service Award for her work in organizing the Amish Health Fair. In addition to raising cultural awareness of the Amish community, the event raised funds to assist with treatment costs for an Amish patient who was pregnant and diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer.

Robert Goodman is currently an emergency physician at Detroit Riverview Hospital. He completed a master’s degree in health services administration from the University of Michigan in September 1998. (ca. 1999)

Toula Guilfoyle has two daughters at MSUCOM, Anastasia who started in 2009 and Dorothea who started in 2008. (Sept 2009)

Christine Hamilton is in private practice in Shipshewana, Ind. The practice employs herself, one MD, one full-time nurse practitioner and eight full-time support staff including office staff, an x-ray technician, nurses and EMTs. Dr. Hamilton has two daughters, Maggie, 13, and Katie, 6. "My daughters are my most important full-time endeavor." (ca. 1999)

Charles E. Heth is lead physician for a new Mt. Clemens General Hospital satellite office in Shelby Township. His office building houses family practice, orthopedics, obstetrics/gynecology, a wound-care center, ophthalmology and podiatry. "I opened this building August 1, 1997 and the practice has grown tremendously over the past year." They are affiliated with two other satellites, together known as Fairfield Family Medicine. (ca. 1999)

Zachary Lewis was recognized as one of "Hour Detroit" magazine's Top Docs (October 2008)

Stephan (Steve) E. Oosterman is entering his third year as director of residency training at the Department of Defense’s largest residency training program, Naval Hospital Jacksonville Family Practice Residency Training Program in Jacksonville, Fla. (ca. 1999)

Jay H. Sandberg has opened a new 12,000 square foot multi-specialty office in Troy, which includes DOs, MDs, PAs and NPs. Dr. Sandberg practices at Beaumont Hospital and Oakland General Hospital. He has have two boys— Maxwell Louis Sandberg, 2, and Alec Toby Sandberg, 4 months old—with wife, Alissa Goldfaden. (ca. 1999)

Keith Stevens was recognized as one of "Hour Detroit" magazine's "Top Docs." (October 2008)

Keith Stevens recognized as "Top Doc." (Dec 2006)

John Tower was recognized as one of "Hour Detroit" magazine's "Top Docs." (October 2008)

James J. Wallace was recently appointed to the Wisconsin Medical Society Commission on Addictive Diseases. (ca. 1999)

Barbara Walters received an MBA from Duke University in August 1998, and has accepted a position at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center as Regional Medical Director in charge of Medical Management and Medical Operations. (ca. 1999)

 

Class of '86

Donna Benford has joined Fenton Family Practice as the second osteopathic physician with a group of three M.D.s. (ca. 1999)

Fred Born's postcard from Silverfest 2006

Cathy Criss-Stampar has been in private practice for 13 years. Two years ago she formed a small osteopathic group practicing in Pt. Charlotte, Fla. Her husband, Michael, is a family practitioner specializing in ear, nose and throat medicine. They have two boys, Christopher, 6, and Nicholas, 4. (ca. 1999)

James M. Doyle works in private practice in Dearborn Heights. He is married with a four-year-old boy and a baby on the way. He loves golf and football. (ca. 1999)

Jim Freeman is a physician at a community health clinic in the mountains of western Maine. His family is doing well and having plenty of fun. (ca. 1999)

Bernadette Gendernalik was elected Secretary/Treasurer for the Medical Staff at Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center. (March 2008)

Tammy Geurkink has just opened a new 23,000-foot, state-of-the-art facility in Grand Rapids. (ca. 1999)

Elisa Ginter is a professor of osteopathic medicine at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale. She also sees patients at the university’s clinic. Dr. Ginter gave a lecture for CME credit at the recent Sparrow/St. Lawrence alumni reunion. She is proud of her four children. (ca. 1999)

Sam Kelman - "I have been in private practice and own a 2500 sq. ft. pain and rehab center in Long Island, NY. My team and I treat many injuries due to auto accidents, workers comp, and everyday aches and pains. I am so glad to see my fellow graduates are doing well in their lives and practices."

James Ploucha is an anesthesiologist and a commercial pilot. He presented a lecture at the annual meeting of American College of Osteopathic Anesthesiologists in West Palm Beach, Fla., titled "Anesthesia Safety, what can we learn from the aerospace industry." "I compared airplane crashes with anesthesia crashes and applied National Transportation Safety Board techniques to reduce aircraft accidents to the operating room. It was a fun lecture, mainly about airplanes, not pharmacology!" (ca. 1999)

Jeffrey Proudfoot completed a fellowship in pediatric emergency medicine. (ca. 1999)

Kathy Rollinger was nominated as a new director for the MAOFP Board of Directors. (September 2009)

Kathy Rollinger's postcard from Silverfest 2006

Kathy Rosema 's Postcard from Silverfest 2006

Christopher Schnurer was recognized with a Pfizer Fit for Life Award in Smoking Cessation. (October 2008)

Christopher Schnurer has become the director for medical education at Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center. (October 2008)

Stephen Swetech was the recipient of the Michigan Association of Health Plans 2008 Pinnacle Awards for Best Practices. (October 2008)

Stephen Swetech was honored by Clinton Township's Board of Trustees. (Sept. 2008)

Stephen Swetech was selected to be a delegate to the AOA by the MOA. (June 2008)

Stephen Swetech was recognized by Gov. Granholm. (June 2007)

Stephen M. Swetech was awarded CAQ in occupational medicine on November 5, 1997 by the AOBPM. He is also president-elect of the Michigan Association of Osteopathic Family Physicians, and secretary of MCOS, and was appointed chairman of the reference committee to the American Osteopathic Association House of Delegates at the April 1998 meeting in Nashville, Tenn. Dr. Swetech was anticipating opening an office in Clinton Township in the fall of 1998. (ca. 1998)

Hassan Tavakkoli has been in private practice as an ophthalmologist in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. since 1993, and began a solo practice in 1994. Dr. Tavakkoli has two daughters, Anna, who is 13 years old, and Donna, 17, who is interested in medicine and wants to attend MSU this fall. (ca. 1999)

Michael J. Valle Centervile, Ohio, is in a group practice with three other general neurologists and one epileptologist. Eighty-five percent of his practice is general neurology and 15 percent is sleep medicine. Dr. Valle is also director of the neurology residency training program at Grandview Hospital and Medical Center, where the first resident began in July 1998. (ca. 1999)

 

Class of '87

David Byington invites alumni to visit his website at http://ware.anoplastic.com for news about software he developed and health related links. (ca. 1999)

Daniel Carrel's postcard from Silverfest 2006

Eric Eggenberger was named to the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Board of Directors. (July 2009)

John Everett was appointed to the National Advisory Council on the National Health Service Corps (January 2009)

John Everett was appointed as a delegate to the AOA. (May 2008)

John Everett was quoted in a December Petoskey News Review article on Medicare reimbursement cuts. Sen. Stabenow had cited a letter from Dr. Burandt in an argument before Congress last year to undo reimbursement cutbacks.

John Everett Receives MOA Presidential Citations (May 2007)

John Everett Receives Patenge Medal (April 2007)

John K. Everett named “Rural Health Practitioner of the Year” by the National Rural Health Association. (June 2004)

Adrienne Kania has been in solo practice for three years after working as a civilian provider for the Air Force and spending time as a country doctor in Cripple Creek, Colo. Most of her practice is OMT and she has also successfully treated a number of illnesses with her hands that are usually treated by internists. But the accomplishment she is most proud of is the adoption, from Russia, of her daughters, Victoria, 8, and Anastasiya, 5. (ca. 1999)

James La Berge has been in private practice for the last two years and he is "loving it." But he said he has been "feeling like an old man," since his oldest child graduated from MSU with a degree in accounting. (ca. 1999)

Patricia Schmidt was presented with the 2008 Physician of the Year Award from the Michigan Hospice and Palliative Care Association during the State Conference in April. (April 2008)

Mark Sikorski awarded MOA Presidential Citation (May 2007)

James S. Wagenaar took over as vice president of medical affairs at King’s Daughters’ Medical Center at the beginning of 1998. He oversees physician recruiting and is the medical director of the Family Care Centers. Dr. Wagenaar is also continues to work part-time in the emergency department to keep clinically active. (ca. 1999)

David Walters has been named vice president and chief medical officer for Botsford Hospital. Walters served as Botsford Hospital's department chairperson of emergency medicine and medical director of the emergency department for more than seven years and has been on staff at Botsford since 1991. (May 2008)

Class of '88

Daniel Angeli has been named medical director of the St. Francis Medical Center Emergency Department (January 2009)

Edward Canfield was appointed as a delegate to the AOA. (May 2008)

Edward Canfield elected to MOA Board of Trustees (May 2007)

Janice Kay (Dykstra) Coates is working part-time in an acute care hospital in Grand Rapids as a consultant and lecturer in child and adolescent psychiatry. Laurren and Mia, the Korean twins she adopted in 1998 just celebrated their first birthday, and Sydney, whom she also adopted from Korea, is now 4. (ca. 1999)

Joyce DeJong in Lansing State Journal

Gail (Slomczenski) Denuccid moved back to Michigan where she is in family practice at the Westland Clinic. She works part-time and is busy with her daughter, Sydney, 5, and son, Alec, 3. (ca. 1999)

Steven Edmonson is actively involved with a tiny mission hospital on the island of La Gonave, off Haiti, where he travels twice a year. When he is at home in Grand Rapids he works to supply the medicine and equipment the hospital needs. Recently Dr. Edmonson collected $40,000 to equip the hospital with an x-ray facility. The US military transported the equipment to Haiti. (ca. 1999)

Alan Gegenheime completed his residency in orthopedic surgery and is working at the Naval Hospital in Great Lakes, Ill. (ca. 1999)

Jay Sandweiss is teaching a series of seminars for the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital System of Michigan at the Ann Arbor hospital. The seminars are titled: "Integrative Medicine: An overview of complementary and alternative therapies." The dates of the seminars were October 17, 1998, Dec. 5, 1998 and January 16, 1999. (ca. 1999)

Christopher Tucker completed his physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at Wayne State University in 1992, and shortly after started his private practice in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area. He has been married to Susan Campbell since 1993, and their first child, Zachary Campbell Tuckor was born March 10, 1998. (ca. 1998)

Sanford Vieder was featured in "Medical Minutes," a special segment on the ten o'clock news on WDWB Channel 20 in Detroit. (December 2008)

Sanford Vieder is filling the role of part-time, interim chief medical officer at Botsford Hospital, in addition to his current roles as president of the medical staff and an emergency room physician. (October 2007)

Sanford Vieder was nominated for AOA Mentor of the Year (Sept. 2007)

Sanford Vieder presented Israel Maimonides Award (June 2007)

Sanford J. Vieder was appointed a fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Medicine. (ca. 1999)

Kevin W. Wilson is finishing a year as chief of staff at Marrus J. Lawerence Hosptial in Cottonwood, Az. Dr. Wilson and his wife Barb are building a house in Sedona, Az., and have two young girls—Annie, 6, and Eva, 3. (ca. 1999)

David G. Wright is now serving as the Senior Medical Officer at the Branch Medical Clinic in LaMaddalena, Sardinia, Italy. He will be joining the faculty of the Family Practice Residency Program at the Naval Hospital, Pensacola, Fla., in August 1999. (Aug. 1999)

Class of '89

Mitzi Amelon is working locum tenums. She has had the opportunity to cover other MSUCOM grad practices. She runs, and is currently looking at colleges for her oldest daughter. (Sept. 2009)

Mitzi Amelo was asked by the Michigan Surgeon General to participate in her "Generation Promise" focus group on creating healthier school environments in areas of need. (July 2009)

Mitzi Amelon won first place in the MOA's first-ever women's 5K run. (May 2008)

Allison Benthal (formerly Allison Ford) has joined Three Rivers Health (Aug. 2009)

Keith Bellovich was recognized as one of "Hour Detroit" magazine's "Top Docs." (Oct. 2008)

Keith Bellovich recognized as "Top Doc." (Dec. 2006)

Thomas Bonino, II passed away on October 6, 2008

Celia D’Errico recently joined the pediatric cardiac anesthesiology team at the University of Michigan’s Mott Children’s Hospital. She has published extensively including two papers on Aprotinin in pediatric cardiac anesthesia. Data from her study, comparing children admitted to a special care unit with those pediatric surgical outpatients who had unplanned admissions, will be published soon. (ca. 1999)

Joel Greenberg was featured in an article in the Lansing State Journal on potty training title "Give your Toddler the Opportunity to Tame the Toilet Task." (August 2008)

Mark R. Gugel received MSUCOM's Osteopathic Faculty Award. (May 2008)

Charles Hernandez serves on the Mississippi State Health Department HIV/AIDS Council, an advisory board that makes recommendations regarding health care delivery to patients with HIV and AIDS. (ca. 1999)

Amanda Huver's postcard from Silverfest 2006

Theresa Bartos Holladay is in solo practice as a gynecologist and obstetrician in Ludington. She married Edward Holladay in July and their reception was held at Drs. Rudy and Cindy Ochs’ ranch. Her husband helps run his family’s farm in Hart. (ca. 1999)

Rachel Johnson: "I have now moved to Lewisburg, WV where I have accepted a position as assistant professor of clinical sciences, Department of Family Medicine, with the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. In addition to teaching responsibilities, I see patients in the clinic and hospital and provide care in family medicine, OMM and acupuncture. (Aug. 2008)

Debra Kontny became a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. (Feb. 2000)

Michael Papenfuse has been practicing full time anesthesia and pain management medicine in Rochester, Ind. for the past four years. Dr. Papenfuse said he has been doing exciting work with pain medicine utilizing manipulation and prolotherapy. (ca. 1999)

Michael Vredenburg was elected chief, section of cardiology, Department of Medicine, St. Mary’s Hospital, in Grand Rapids in July 1998. He moved with his family of four children to Grand Rapids in 1996. (ca. 1999)

David Z. Wang is Director of the Comprehensive Stroke Program and the OSF Stroke Network with the OSF HealthCare System, in Peoria, Ill., one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the U.S. Dr. Wang joined OSF HealthCare System after completing a fellowship in strokes. At OSF, he has developed a 19 hospital stroke care network to fight brain attacks. The OSF Stroke Network has emerged to be one of the most successful stroke programs in the nation in stroke care and conducting stroke trials. Dr. Wang presented the TPA experience at the 50th Annual Meeting of American Academy of Neurology in April. The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. (ca. 1999)

 

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