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Monthly College Update
for
April 2004
Update
Archive
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MSUCOM was ranked 15th in the nation for primary care by USNews & World Report, and continues its ranking as the top primary care osteopathic college in the country.
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MSUCOM hosted a college Open House on Friday, April 23. Visitors from around the state toured the college, attended seminars, received admission information, and talked with current students about their medical school experiences.
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Sparrow Hospital has been approved as a base hospital training site for the delivery of the college's clinical clerkship curriculum. The Class of 2007 will be the first class with the option to select Sparrow.
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Congratulations to the new Student Council officers for 2004-2005. Jeff Fountain, President; Kerri Bewick, Vice President; Melissa Jacobs, Secretary; and Sara Peace, Treasurer.
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As part of its Diversity Education Program, the college sponsored a luncheon program on April 13 for faculty, staff, and students entitled, "Working with Transgendered Clients".
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The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians Congress of Delegates elected the following Michigan members to their Board. Mark E. Sikorski, D.O., FACOFP, MSUCOM Class of 1987 and Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine; and George T. Sawabini, D.O., FACOFP, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine.
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All MSUCOM alumni were recently mailed a mini-CD, which contains a multimedia presentation about the new Alumni Endowed Professorship. For those who have not had a chance to view it, you can watch it online at http://www.com.msu.edu/alumni/aep.html.
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MSU recognized the following faculty at the Academic Retirement Luncheon on April 13. Martin J. Hogan, Ph.D., Dean's Office and Osteopathic Surgical Specialties; Robert S. Holm, M.D., Pediatrics; John E. Wilson, Ph.D., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
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The following MSUCOM employees were recognized at the university's 2004 Retirement and Service Awards Convocation. 15 Years of Service: Steve Asman (Information Technology), Jean Atkinson (Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine); 20 Years of Service: Judy Belanger (Radiology), Terri Estee (Administrative Services), Jan Falls (Continuing Medical Education), Janice Knight (Radiology), Linda Lowers (Administrative Services), Linda O'Connor (Admissions); 25 Years of Service: Kimberly Benway (Osteopathic Surgical Specialties), Beth Courey (External Programs), Clara Hanna (Family and Community Medicine), Debbie Huelga (Statewide Campus System), Sasikala Reddy (Information Technology); 30 Years of Service: Helen Cirrito (Physiology), Patricia Scallin (Radiology); 35 Years of Service: Ron Hanson (Radiology), Mary Schneider (Academic Programs); 40 Years of Service: Amylou Davis (Physiology).
- Katie Mikula, Student Assistant in the Office of the Dean, was awarded Student Employee of the Year Honorable Mention by MSU.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Wednesday, May 5, 5:00 p.m., Class of 2004 Dinner and Awards Ceremony, Lansing Sheraton.
- Thursday, May 6, 11:00 a.m., 2004 Hooding and Commencement Ceremony, Wharton Center.
- Monday, May 10, MOMAB Retreat, Henry Center for Executive Development.
- Thursday, May 20, 8:00-11:00 a.m., Estate Planning Seminar, MOA Convention, Dearborn Hyatt, Regency A.
- Thursday, May 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m., MSUCOM Poolside Reception, MOA Convention, Dearborn Hyatt.
- Wednesday, May 26, 11:30 a.m., SCS Membership meeting, Patenge Room.
- Friday, August 27, Patenge Medal Luncheon and Ceremony.
- Friday, August 27, 2004 Convocation and White Coat Ceremony.
- Friday, September 17, 2004, Osteopathic Open Golf Outing, Hawk Hollow Golf Course.
- September 17-18, 2004, Silverfest Alumni Weekend