Staff, Faculty and Students recognized in awards ceremony

Awards Ceremony

Wednesday, June 14, 2000

 

Walter F. Patenge Room

C102 East Fee Hall

 

Osteopathic Medicine:

The Science of MedicineThe Art of Caring

The Power of Touch

Graduation Awards

Announced by Allen W. Jacobs, DO, PhD, Dean

 

• The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians Award

Presented by Carol L. Monson, DO, Assistant Professor, Family and Community Medicine

Sarah S. Manney

Presented to a graduating senior who has demonstrated characteristics of a model family physician active in her college, community, department and ACOFP, regarding family medicine issues.

 

• The Richard L. Alper Memorial Award

Jason R. Beckrow

Established in memory of Richard L. Alper, who died in a tragic plane crash in 1975 shortly before his graduation. Presented to a graduating MSUCOM student for distinguished service to the community.

 

• The Carnegie Medal for Academic Excellence

Christine M. Elder

Presented by the Department of Internal Medicine to the graduating student for best overall academic score from non-clinical courses.

 

• Dean’s Recognition Award

Michael L. Baker

Presented to the graduate who demonstrates leadership and advocacy for the college and the osteopathic profession, and exemplifies the best professional qualities of an osteopathic physician.

 

• Dedication to Teaching Award

Shirley Siew, MD, Professor , Human Pathology

Awarded to a faculty member who has demonstrated dedication to excellence in teaching integrated clinical sciences in systems courses.

 

• The Donna Jones-Moritsugu Award

Carrie Lee Baker (spouse of Michael L. Baker)

Awarded to the spouse and/or partner of a graduating student who best exemplifies the role of a professional’s partner.

 

• The Family and Community Medicine Achievement Award for Clinical Performance

Sarah S. Manney

Awarded to the graduating student who has most clearly exemplified an ongoing interest and proficiency in the field of family medicine.

 

• The Annette Kabara Memorial Award

Karen M. Speirs and Jennifer A. Winegarden

Awarded to a graduating student who is a parent having faced special challenges.

 

• Michigan Osteopathic Association Outstanding Senior Award

Michael B. Boyd

Given to a student in good academic standing who is actively involved in MOA, AOA, SOMA, or Student Council, and who has made significant extracurricular contributions to the college.

 

• The Walter C. Mill, DO, FAOCS, Award for Excellence in Surgery Award

Jeffrey G. Deppen

Presented by the Department of Osteopathic Surgical Specialties to the graduating student who best exemplifies educational excellence in surgery, the surgical subspecialties "and" anesthesiology.

 

• The Fred L. Mitchell Sr., DO, FAAO, Memorial Award

Ellen K. Stehouwer

Awarded to a graduating student for exceptional achievement in the field of osteopathic manipulative medicine.

 

• Outstanding Basic Science Faculty Award

William M. Falls, PhD, Associate Dean/Student Services and Professor, Division of Anatomy

Presented to the faculty member who demonstrates excellence in teaching basic science and seeks to integrate basic science education with clinical medicine.

 

• Outstanding Clinical Science Faculty Award

Peter G. Gulick, DO, Associate Professor, Internal Medicine

Presented to the faculty member who is deemed the best role model and instructor of clinical medicine.

 

• Outstanding Distinguished Lecturer Award

David I. Kaufman, DO, Director, Center for Clinical Neuroscience and Ophthalmology, and Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Honors the faculty members whose lectures are most clear, coherent, instructive and well-presented.

 

• Outstanding Osteopathic Faculty Award

Mark R. Gugel, DO, Associate Professor, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

Presented to faculty members for excellence in the teaching and practice of osteopathic principles.

 

• Outstanding Student Support Award

Barbara Sinclair, Office Assistant, Student Services

Presented to staff members who work above and beyond the call of duty to provide support and assistance to individual students or student organizations.

 

• Judith K. Weiswasser Memorial Award

J’Aimee Lippert

Established in memory of Judith Weiswasser, who died in a tragic plane crash in 1975, shortly before her graduation. This award recognizes the woman graduate deemed to be outstanding academically, professionally, and personally.

Student Scholarship Awards

Presented by William M. Falls, PhD, Associate Dean/Student Services; Professor, Anatomy; and Chairperson, College Scholarship Committee

 

• Dr. James J. Davis Endowed Memorial Scholarship

Sarah S. Morgan, COM ‘03

Given to a second-year student in good academic standing with an interest in primary care/primary medicine.

 

• The Phyllis K. and Walter P. Dell Endowed Scholarship

Yvonne Will-Murphy, COM ‘03

Given to a student who is enrolled in the Medical Scientist Training Program and entering the third or fourth year of medical school, has good academic standing, demonstrates financial need, intends to practice medicine in the U.S., shows commitment to community service, and is involved in extracurricular activities.

 

• Elissa Gatlin Scholarship Award

Tami J. Michele, COM ‘03

Given to an incoming student who is from an underrepresented ethnic or economically disadvantaged background, who demonstrates a strong record of community service, and who has financial need.

 

• Loren O. Gettel Scholar Program in Rural Health

Kimberly K. Poglese

Give to a third- or fourth-year student whose background and experiences are committed to rural health and who intends to practice in Michigan upon completion of a primary care residency program.

 

• Doris J. Giddey Foundation Scholarship

Julie R. Moon, COM ’03 and Karen Nielsen, COM ‘03

Given for four years to a first-year student who is a Michigan resident, in good academic standing and maintains a full course load, shows financial need, meets the moral and ethical standards of the osteopathic profession and demonstrates promise of making an outstanding contribution to osteopathic medicine.

 

• Edgar L. Harden Memorial Scholarship

Gloria A. VanKlompenberg, COM ‘03

Given to a first-year student demonstrating financial need and good academic standing. Preference given to underrepresented ethnic background, and those who have demonstrated commitment to volunteer and community service.

 

• Dr. Roy A. Hills Endowment Fund Scholarship

Willa C. Fornetti

Awarded to a student with financial need, who is a resident of Michigan, attends medical school full-time and has good academic standing.

 

• Dr. Stefan H. Kobiljak Jr. Scholarship

Jason J. Heisler, COM ’02, Patricia Motycka, COM ’02, Ali M. Saad, COM ’02, Mary Veremis, COM ‘01

A two-year scholarship given to third-year students based on financial need and commitment to medicine.

 

• Walter J. Laird Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Claudio Carvalho, COM ‘01

Awarded to a student who intends to pursue the practice of medicine as a primary care physician and who has demonstrated financial need.

 

• Paul C. Linnell, MD, Scholarship Fund

Omar M, Qahwash, COM ‘03

Awarded to students who are entering their third or fourth year of medical school, with preference given to Michigan residents, with special consideration to those from mid-Michigan; well-rounded students with a solid academic background, and who demonstrate strength in other areas such as leadership, community service and volunteerism.

 

• Russell C. McCaughan Education Fund

Eric J. Radel, COM’03

Given to a second-year student who demonstrates financial need, academic performance, participation in extracurricular activities, ability to work harmoniously with fellow students and faculty, and future promise as an osteopathic physician.

 

• The Michigan Association of Physicians from India Endowed Scholarship

Fund for Students of Asian Indian Heritage

Kosher Nag, COM ‘02

Given to a second- third-, or fourth-year student in good academic standing, with preference given to students of Asian Indian heritage and to Michigan residents. Recognizes excellence in leadership and responsibility to medicine and to the Asian Indian community.

 

• The Michigan Osteopathic College Foundation Scholarship

Mike Drelles, COM ’04, Jeffrey Gerken, COM ’04, Michael H. Mullins, COM ’03, Nino P. Soave, COM ’03, Sarah S. Strong, COM ’02, Ia Y. Kue, COM ’02, Hamada Hamid, COM ’01, Steven Pray, COM ‘01

Given to students who are Michigan residents and have demonstrated a strong commitment to osteopathic medicine and intend to practice medicine in an underserved area.

 

• MSUCOM Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship

Michael J. Williamson, COM ’01

Give to a second-, third- or fourth-year student who has demonstrated a financial need, is a Michigan resident, has demonstrated a commitment to community service, who intends to have a long-term commitment to serving the state of Michigan and who will be active in the COM Alumni Association.

 

• Mid-Michigan Medical Society Scholarship

Kimberlynn M. Heller, COM ‘03

Awarded to African-American second-, third-, or fourth-year students who show excellence, leadership, and responsibility to the African-American community.

 

• Robert B. Swiss Endowed Scholarship

Benjamin A. Busch, COM ‘03

Given to students who have a strong interest in primary care, especially family medicine, and who are in good academic standing.

 

• Warren Hoover Tavener, DO, FACOS, Memorial Scholarship

Stephanie L. Crain, COM ‘01

Given to a third-year student who has demonstrated financial need, is in good academic standing and who has expressed interest in entering the specialty of general surgery

 

• The Kay E. White Scholarship Fund

Sean M, Maiorano, COM ‘02

Awarded to a second-, third- or fourth-year student who is in good academic standing, has an exceptional past record of volunteer service and whose commitment to community will continue, in all likelihood, well beyond medical school.

College Advisory Council Awards

Presented by John E. Thornburg, DO, PhD, Professor, Pharmacology and Toxicology, and Chairperson, College Advisory Council

 

• Clinical Faculty Excellence Award

Howard S. Teitelbaum, DO, PhD, MPH, Professor, Internal Medicine

Presented by the College Advisory Council to a faculty member who has demonstrated excellence as a clinician as well as a teacher of medical students, interns and/or residents.

 

• Community Faculty Excellence Award

David J. Strobl, DO, Associate Professor, Internal Medicine

Presented by the College Advisory Council to a community faculty member who has demonstrated excellence as a clinician as well as a teacher of medical students, interns and/or residents.

 

• Early Promise of Research Excellence Award

Stephanie W. Watts, PhD, Assistant Professor, Pharmacology and Toxicology

Presented by the College Advisory Council to a faculty member who demonstrated early success in research.

 

• Outstanding Curricular Contributions Award

Gregory D. Fink, PhD, Professor, Pharmacology and Toxicology

and

John F. Greene, DO, Assistant Professor, Family and Community Medicine

Presented by the College Advisory Council to faculty members who have made innovative or exceptional contributions to the development of the College of Osteopathic Medicine’s curriculum.

 

• Research Excellence Award

Roger C. Haut, PhD, Professor, Osteopathic Surgical Specialties

Presented by the College Advisory Council to a faculty member who has achieved sustained excellence in research, demonstrated extramural support, national and international recognition.

 

• Teaching Excellence in Osteopathic Principles Award

Lisa Vredevoogd, DO, Assistant Professor, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

Presented by the College Advisory Council to a faculty member for innovative or exceptional teaching of osteopathic principles and practice.

College Awards

Announced by Allen W. Jacobs, DO, PhD, Dean

· MSUCOM Dean’s Award for Meritorious Contribution

Benjamin A. Field, DO, COM ‘79

Awarded to an MSUCOM alumnus who has demonstrated exemplary and positive achievements, and who is a personal and professional role model for others.

 

• MSUCOM Distinguished Alumna Award

Barbara Ross-Lee, DO, COM '73

Awarded to an MSUCOM alumnus whose commitment to the osteopathic profession is exemplified by the practice, leadership, teaching, and research of osteopathic principles

 

• Andrew Taylor Still Medallion of Honor

Philip E. Greenman, DO, FAAO, Senior Associate Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

Awarded by the American Academy of Osteopathy, the highest award conferred by the AAO.

 

• Walter F. Patenge Medal of Public Service

Gerson I. Cooper, Thomas E. Graddy, DO and Eugene A. Oliveri, DO, FACOI

Awarded to individuals for osteopathic medical practice exemplifying the best tradition of family medicine, for osteopathic hospital administration exemplifying the best tradition of humane, concerned administration and public involvement, and for public policy leadership exemplifying the best tradition of democratic concern for the public good and public welfare.

 

• Gutensohn-Denslow Award

Terrie E. Taylor, DO, Professor, Internal Medicine

Presented by the AOA Bureau of Research as its highest honor, this award is presented in honor of J. Stedman Denslow, DO, a noted researcher in viscero-somatic reflexes, and Max T. Gutensohn, DO, a noted educator and past chairman of the Bureau of Research. This acknowledges noteworthy accomplishments in several areas of professional life, including research and education.

 

• Irvin M. Korr Award

Veronica M. Maher, PhD, University Distinguished Professor, 

and

J. Justin McCormick, PhD, Associate Dean/Research and University Distinguished Professor

Presented by the AOA Bureau of Research, the Irvin M. Korr Award was created in 1999 and honors PhD/basic scientists. This award reflects excellence in research, and communication of scientific knowledge through publication, teaching and postdoctoral training.

 

• Las Vegas Night Charity Raffle

Michigan State’s Habitat for Humanity

The MSUCOM Student Council chose this organization as the beneficiary of the 2000 Charity Raffle. This year over $8,000 was raised and students, staff and faculty help build a Habitat House.

 

 

 

• MSU Service Recognition Awards

15 Years Cindy Cox, Radiology; Linda Louise Crowe, Radiology; Velma Ferguson, Radiology; Tammy Grice, Radiology; Colleen Kniffen, COM Dean; Carol McCutcheon, Biochemistry; Rex Miller, Radiology; Diane Redenius, Microbiology; Sharon Reed, COM Dean; Patricia Thurston, COM Dean; Patricia Wolf, Radiology 20 Years Diane Dombrowski, Radiology; Donald Griffiths, COM Dean; Christine Griggs, Radiology; Trish Horn, COM Dean; Sharon Husch, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine; Terry Rosenbaum, Radiology; Barbara Sinclair, COM Dean; Pam Withers, COM Dean 25 Years Kristin Liles, Radiology 30 Years Patricia Grauer, COM Dean Retired Guo Zhong Chen, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Norbert Enzer, MD, Psychiatry; David McConnell, PhD, Biochemistry; Robert Pittman, PhD, Physiology; Lawrence Ross, MD, Radiology; Sylvia Stevens, Family and Community Medicine; Marolyn Walker, Physiology

 

• MSU Distinguished Faculty Award

Steven R. Heidemann, PhD, Professor, Physiology and Microbiology

Awarded to a faculty member based on a comprehensive sustained record of scholarly excellence in research, creative activities, instruction, and outreach.

 

• Bessie M. Marks Peer Mentor of the Year Award

Presented by Celia B. Guro, PhD, Associate Professor, Family and Community Medicine and Director, Counseling and Academic Advising, Student Services

Jacky Duong, COM ’01

and Lauren Piper, COM ‘01

Recognizes the student considered by his/her peers to best exemplify the goals of the Peer Mentor Program and embody the principles of the osteopathic philosophy.

 

• Achievement in International Health Award

Presented by Evangelos Petropoulos, MD, PhD, Director, Institute of International Health

Terri E. Taylor, DO, Professor, Internal Medicine

Recognizes faculty who have demonstrated commitment and significant contributions to the promotion of international health study and research; recognizes staff who support and develop international health relationships; and recognizes students who have promoted fraternization with international students, international clinical rotations, and the internationalization of health care.

 

• COM Excellence in Diversity Awards

Presented by Allen W. Jacobs, DO, PhD, Dean and Maria Patterson, MD, PhD, Professor, Microbiology, and Chairperson, MSUCOM Diversity Council

Maria Patterson, MD. PhD, Professor, Microbiology

 and

The COM Peer Mentor Group

Presented to faculty, staff, or students who have demonstrated a unique commitment to the celebration of human diversity, and whose efforts have promoted understanding and respect for physical, cultural, life experience, and creedal differences among people.

 

 

• Student DO of the Year Award

Presented by William M. Falls, PhD, Associate Dean/Student Services and Professor, Anatomy

Jason J. Heisler, COM ‘02

Given to a student based on a competitive essay related to educational, campus, community, and professional activities.

• Guiding Principles Award

Presented by Allen W. Jacobs, DO, PhD, Dean

William C. Hinds, EdD, Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Sandra Holliday, Academic Coordinator, Center for Clinical Neuroscience

David D. Wartinger, DO, Assistant Professor, Osteopathic Surgical Specialties

Given to individuals, units or organizations in the college whose efforts best exemplify or promote the guiding principles of the university: access to quality, active learning, knowledge and scholarship, problem-solving, diversity, and people matter.

 

• Innovation Award

Presented by Allen W. Jacobs, DO, PhD, Dean

Madhav R Kulkarni, PhD, Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Ali M. Saad, Class President, COM ’02,

Doozie Snider, Research Associate, Center for Clinical Neuroscience

Sarah S. Strong, COM ’02 and President SOASM

Recognizes individuals in the college whose research, publications, teaching, projects or other activities that display a high level of creativity and innovation and advance the MSUCOM mission.

 

• Community Action Award

Presented by Sandra Kilbourn, Executive Director, External Programs

Chris Holman, WJIM-AM Radio

Given to individuals or organizations whose efforts have significantly benefited the college or its mission.

 

• Staff Excellence Award

Presented by Pam Thompson, Director, Continuing Medical Education and Chairperson, Staff Excellence

Award Committee

Beth Courey

Given to a support staff individual who provides a welcoming atmosphere and climate of cooperation, addresses the needs of others and seeks innovative ways to reduce bureaucracy, and is courteous, efficient, and responsive to the public and to all who work and study at MSU.