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Monthly College Update
for
July 2004
Update
Archive
- Congratulations to the following Health Programs faculty who received a
promotion in rank from the university. Mari Douma, D.O., to the rank of Associate
Professor, Department of Pediatrics; Eric Eggenberger, D.O., to the rank
of Professor, Department of Neurology and Ophthalmology; and Michael Wieting,
D.O., to the rank of Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
- The block of MSUCOM tickets for the MSU vs. Notre Dame football game during
Silverfest weekend is SOLD OUT! Tickets still remain for Friday evening's
dinner/dance at the University Club, and space continues to be available
for the Osteopathic Open Golf Outing at Hawk Hollow on Friday, September
17.
- The American Orthopedic Sports Medicine Society presented the prestigious
Cabaud Award for orthopedic research to a COM affiliated group. Congratulations
to Jeremy O'Shea, MSUCOM Class of 2006; Herbert Ross, D.O., Associate Professor
of Osteopathic Surgical Specialties; Matthew Crawford, D.O., Clinical Instructor
of Osteopathic Surgical Specialties; Steve Arnoczky, D.V.M., Brinker Professor
of Small Animal Clinical Science; and Cheryl Swenson, D.V.M., Associate Professor
of Pathology and Diagnostic Investigations.
- The annual Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) Forum was held on
Friday, July 23, at the Kellogg Center. MSTP students enrolled in the dual-degree
program provided presentations on their research projects.
- The Assessment Center Clinical Performance Exam was pilot tested with ninety-six
members of the Class of 2005 on July 28-30.
- The annual Sigma Sigma Phi Initiation Ceremony was held on Tuesday, July
13, at the Lansing Sheraton.
- MSUCOM welcomed students and administrators from the Medical Trainer College
of Tokyo, Japan. Students receive training in osteopathic principles and
practice during their two-week course.
- Special appreciation is extended to the sponsors of the 2004 Silverfest
weekend: Fifth Third Bank (Tailgate Sponsor); Ingham Regional Medical Center
(Dinner/Dance Sponsor); Metropolitan Hospital (Osteopathic Open Sponsor);
Michigan Osteopathic Association (Entertainment Sponsor); and the MSU Federal
Credit Union (Registration Sponsor).
- MSUCOM thanks the following organizations for supporting the Osteopathic Open Golf Outing as Item Sponsors: MSU Federal Credit Union, Metropolitan Hospital, Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, Oakwood Southshore Hospital, and Irwin Bank.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Friday, August 6, 2004, 7:00-9:00 pm, MAOFP reception hosted by MSUCOM, Waterfront Inn, Traverse City.
- Week of August 23, 2004, Orientation Week for the Class of 2008.
- Friday, August 27, 2004, 9:00 am, Michigan Osteopathic Medicine Advisory Board, C102 East Fee.
- Friday, August 27, 2004, 11:30 am, Patenge Medal Luncheon and Ceremony, Wharton Center.
- Friday, August 27, 2004, 2:00 pm, Convocation and White Coat Ceremony, Wharton Center.
- Friday, September 17, 2004, 9:00 am, Osteopathic Open Golf Outing, Hawk Hollow Golf Course.
- Friday, September 17, 2004, 6:00 pm, Silverfest Dinner/Dance, University Club.
- Saturday, September 17, 2004, 4:00 pm, Silverfest Pre-game Tailgate.
- Saturday, September 17, 2004, 7:00 pm, MSU vs. Notre Dame football game.
- Wednesday, October 13, 2004, 6:00 pm, MSUCOM Alumni and Friend dinner, Adman Court Marriott, Midland.
- November 7-11, 2004, American Osteopathic Association Annual Convention, San Francisco.