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SPRING 2007

MARSHALL UNIVERSITY JOAN C. EDWARDS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Celebrating 25 years of The Marshall University

Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine

Bradley J. Richardson, MD, President (1987)

Kevin W. Yingling, MD, Secretary/Treasurer (1985)

Paul R. Durst, MD, President Elect (1984)

Mark F. Sheridan, MD, Immediate Past President (1991)

Richard O. Booth, MD (1998)

Jodi M. Cisco, MD (1997)

Charles W. Clements, MD (1997)

Robert C. Cure, MD (1998)

C. Stephen Edwards, MD (2987)

Michael W. Gibbs, MD (1989)

B. Danielle King, MD (1997)

Dawn L. MacFarland, MD (1996)

Charles C. McCormick, MD (1985)

Aaron M. McGuffin, MD (1999)

Bobby L. Miller, MD (1997)

Paulette S. Wehner, MD (1989)

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Marshall University Joan C. Edwards

Linda S. HolmesExecutive Director

MUJCESOM Alumni Association

Charles H. McKown, Jr., MDVice President and Dean

MUJCESOM

Marie C. Veitia, PhDAssociate Dean Student Affairs

George C. WillisMS-IV President

Christopher D. AdamsMS-III President

Marc HettlingerMS-II President

James “Jeff” T. MullinsMS-I President

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Ex-OFFICIO MEMBERS

Marshall University Joan C. Edwards

The Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine faculty, staff and students mourned the loss of the school’s namesake, Joan C. Edwards when she lost a courageous battle with cancer on May 7, 2006. She and her late husband Jimmy left a legacy for Huntington and the entire Tri-State by funding the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center opened January 9, 2006, and provides state-of-the-art cancer care for adult patients to children.

Born in London, England, in 1918 and raised in New Orleans, Joan

Edwards cut short a promising career as a jazz singer to move to Huntington in 1937 with her new husband, James F. Edwards. During her 54-year marriage, Mrs. Edwards became a partner in her husband’s business enterprises, including racing thoroughbreds internationally and working with contractors and crews to revamp the couple’s four horse racing tracks. After assisting her husband with the Edwards family’s mattress business, NAMACO Industries, she ultimately became its chief executive officer, overseeing three factories. After James Edwards’ death in 1991, she was instrumental in implementing his vision to create a cancer center at Cabell Huntington Hospital, medical student scholarships

at Marshall University, a conservatory at the Huntington Museum of Art, and a retirement living center through the West Virginia Diocese of the Episcopal Church. A noted philanthropist, Mrs. Edwards personally donated more than $22 million to Marshall University and its medical school, which was named in her honor in 2000. Her individual contributions to the university have supported growth in its athletics and arts programs, the creation of a jazz studies program, the establishment of the Susan Edwards Drake Alzheimer’s Care Center, the creation of a children’s cancer center within the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the establishment of an operating endowment for the cancer center. “Joan Edwards was a glamorous and genteel person -- charitable, visionary,

gracious, sophisticated, insightful and very, very intelligent,” said Dr. Charles H. McKown, Jr., Marshall’s vice president for health sciences and dean of the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. “One of her passions was good health, and with virtually all of her passions she had one significant perspective: to focus her resources to provide long-lasting, far-reaching benefits,” he said. “In health, she made her impact known through Marshall’s medical school and the cancer center, which has brought to our region a new level of care for malignant illness. The people who will benefit most from her efforts are not necessarily those of us here today but our children, our grandchildren and many generations to come.” Mrs. Edwards received the Regent’s Award of the American College of Healthcare Executives for her contributions to health care. She also was inducted into Marshall’s Lewis College of Business Hall of Fame, made an honorary alumnus of the School of Medicine, awarded the Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Marshall, and inducted into the Huntington Wall of Fame.

RememberingNovember 18, 1918- May 7, 2006Joan C. Edwards

School of Medicine Loses BenefactorPhoto by Rick Lee

The Clinical Education & Outreach Center is another major step forward for the School of Medicine. The $22.5 million, 80,000 square-foot center will house much-needed teaching facilities and clinical education clinics. The center was developed as part of Marshall’s Robert C. Byrd Center for Rural Health. “Over time, we will be able to train 50 percent more doctors,” said Jim Schneider, associate dean of the medical school. “This is vitally important considering the age and health demographics of the region. Our population is becoming older and sicker, with an abundance of chronic health problems such as diabetes, heart and lung disease. We have a need for more cardiac and pulmonary care specialists in southern West Virginia and surrounding areas.” The ground floor will house a state-of-the-art medical education teaching facility, including a 124-seat tiered classroom, several smaller classrooms and student study areas. “A Clinical Skills Laboratory will allow students to work with computer-based

models and live-simulated patients,” Schneider added. “This revolutionary technology will better prepare them for clinical practice.” Three floors of patient care and clinical education space will allow for up to 75,000 patient visits per year. Services will include general internal medicine as well as endocrinology, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, pulmonary and rheumatology. The Diabetes Center and the Hanshaw Geriatric Center will relocate to the facility as well. The top floor will house a Heart Institute, combining the resources of the cardiology, pulmonary and cardio-thoracic surgery faculty. The center, which will employ more than 50 physicians and 150 staff, will generate more than $10 million in direct economic activity annually. This project is made possible through Sen. Robert C. Byrd’s efforts in securing two separate federal grants through the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. “We are very appreciative of Senator Byrd’s involvement in providing this funding,” Schneider

added. “We still need to raise money for teaching materials in the Clinical Skills Lab. A number of naming opportunities are available in our Bricks and Mortar Program. The Education Center, including the Clinical Skills Lab, conference rooms and each of the three clinic floors are available for naming.” The clinic is at the site of the former Fairfield Stadium that opened in 1928 and was the home of Marshall football until the 1990 season. There will be a plaque placed outside the outreach center commemorating the former stadium. Construction of the center is nearing completion and occupancy is expected in May 2007.

Clinical Education & Outreach Center Valuable Addition to SOM

HAPPENINGSSchool of Medicine

For naming opportunities in the Clinical Eduction & Outreach Center, please contact Linda S. Holmes, Director of Development & Alumni Affairs at 304.691.1711 or [email protected]

Fourth Floor

Department of Cardiovascular Services - $1 Million

2 - Cardiac Evaluation and Testing Center - $250,000

3 - Conference Room - $50,000

4 - Fellows’ Room - $15,000

5 - Offices and Examination Rooms - $5000

First Floor

Medical Education Center - $1 Million

2 - Clinical Skills Center - $500,000

3 - Education Auditorium - $500,000

4 - Student Lounge - $50,000

5 - Reading and Study Center - $50,000

6 - Classrooms - $50,000


Second Floor

Department of Internal Medicine - $1 Million

2 - Conference Room - $50,000

3 - Residents’ Rooms - $15,000


Third Floor

1 - Marshall University Diabetes Center - $250,000

2 - Faculty and Staff Lounge - $50,000

3 - Conference Rooms - $50,000

4 - Fellows’ Room - $15,000

5 - Offices and Examination Rooms $5000

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wanted to do something positive for the School of Medicine.” The Mufsons also established the Dr. Maurice and Diane Mufson Award in 1997 for an outstanding graduating medical student who plans a career in internal medicine. In honor of Dr. Mufson’s long-time commitment to the medical community and school, he will receive the School of Medicine Alumni Association’s honorary alumnus award during Investiture on May 5. Mufson, who in 1976 became the first chair of the Department of Medicine, now serves as chair emeritus and is coordinator of research in the Department of Medicine. A native of Manhattan, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Bucknell University and his degree in Medicine from New York University School of

Long time supporters Dr. Maurice and Diane Mufson have established The Dr. Maurice A. and Diane W. Mufson Award for the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. The $10,000 expendable gift will be awarded at the rate of $1,000 per year for the next 10 years to an entering medical student beginning August 2007. “We want to make it a little easier financially for a deserving student,” the Mufsons added. “The financial burden of medical school is very high. This is just a small way to help.” “I have been a faculty member since the school began in 1976,” Mufson said. “For all of the support Marshall University has given me over the years, as well as the opportunity to be a part of this medical community, my wife and I felt we wanted to give something back. We decided we

Dr. Maurice and Mrs. Diane Mufson Establish Award, Give Something Back

On behalf of the Class of 2006, the class has endowed a scholarship in the School of Medicine to be awarded for the first time in Fall 2007 to a third year medical student. In what is considered Phase I of this project, the recipient must have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, professionalism, leadership and service. As the endowment grows and the interest is great enough, the annual scholarship will provide Littman Cardiology III stethoscopes to every

incoming first year medical school student. “We felt this could be a way to demonstrate to the faculty of the School of

Medicine how much we appreciate their hard work and commitment to our education and future,” said Class President Shane Wells, MD. “Also, we wish to reward a student who is not only excellent in academics but also demonstrates qualities of a physician worthy to serve the community. Our profession is built on a foundation of service to others. We need hard working, innovative and dedicated people to devote their lives to improving mankind.”

Class of 2006 rewards excellence through scholarship endowment

Wells cites the hard work of Dr. Albert Esposito who worked tirelessly for more than two decades to improve access to health care in Southern West Virginia. “In spite of opposition and frequent disappointment, Dr. Esposito succeeded in bringing health care to the region through the School of Medicine in 1978. Because of this accomplishment, we join a generation of alumni who have gone before us to spread the good name of the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. Dr. Esposito understood the importance of looking to the future and paving the way for others.” The other class officers are Drs. Andrea Marcum, vice president; Christopher Russell, treasurer; and Robin Bush, secretary. The gift was presented during graduation ceremonies last May and it is the first time that a graduating class has endowed a scholarship at their graduation.

Dr. Maurice A. & Mrs. Diane W. Mufson

Medicine. Diane Mufson, a native of Long Beach, N.Y., is a psychologist in private practice with Associates in Psychology and Therapy.


Along with hosting the annual reception, one of the highlights of this year’s West Virginia State Medical Association annual meeting was Dr. Elizabeth “Betty” Spangler, Class of 1986 and the first woman president of the WVSMA, culminate her illustrious year as president. On behalf of the School of Medicine’s faculty, staff, students and alumni, we congratulate you on a job well done. Attending this year’s reception at the West Virginia State Medical Association meeting on August 25, sponsored by the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and West Virginia University’s School of Medicine were (L to R front row) Dr. Gary Gilbert, Mrs. Ruth Gilbert, Dr. Chris Goode (Class of 2002), Mrs. Kristi Goode, Dr. Kevin Conaway (Class of 1991), Mrs. Cathy Conaway, Dr. Amy Vaughan (Class of 1992), Mr. Sean “Corky” Hammers, Dr. Reginald McClung (Class of 1983), Linda S. Holmes, Director of Development and Alumni Affairs. L to R back row – Dr. Ron Stollings (Class of 1982), Mr. Chris Keaton and Mrs. Beth “Buffy” Hammers.

MUJCESOM Hosts Reception at the WVSMA Annual Meeting

Along with the white coats and book credits presented to the Class of 2010, long-time donors and loyal supporters of the school of medicine, Drs. Joseph B. and Omayma T. Touma, purchased and presented Littman Cardiology III stethoscopes to every student at the White Coat Ceremony. Dr. Omayma Touma said, “Joe and I felt this is a perfect gift that allows each student to have a practical, tangible reminder that we care about their success and hope that some day each of them will want to do something for an entering medical student.”

Dr. Omayma T. Touma presenting a stethoscope to a member of the Class of 2010

Toumas present stethoscopes to Class of 2010


Tee Off Graduation Week at The Ninth Annual MUSOM Golf Classic

Tuesday, May 1, 2007 • Esquire Country Club • Barboursville, WVA four player scramble with a minimum handicap of 40 per team. Check-in at noon with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. A cook-out and awards presentation will follow tournament. MUSOM alumni, faculty and staff entry fee is $30 per person, which includes greens fee, cart, cook-out and chances for great prizes. Proceeds will benefit the Marshall University School of Medicine’s Class of 2007 graduation activities. Number of teams is limited, so call today to reserve your space!

RSVP by April 27 to Linda Holmes at (304) 691-1711 or Beth Hammers at (304) 691-1712Presented by the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs


The 11th Annual White Coat ceremony honoring the Class of 2010 was held at the Joan C. Edwards Center for the Performing Arts on August 10. Dr. Jodi M. Cisco, Class of 1997 and current member of the SOM Alumni Association, was the guest speaker. As in the past, the School of Medicine graduates and friends purchased white coats or book credits at the Marshall University bookstore for each first-year student. The interest and response has been so good that we were able to give each student $100.00 in book credits as opposed to last year’s $50.00.

Dr. Jodi Cisco guest speaker at 2006 White Coat Ceremony

Dr. Jodi M. Cisco, Class of 1997, purchased a white coat for Jessica K. Granger (left)

Dr. Robert T. Gallagher, Class of 1984, purchased a white coat for his son Ryan who is a member of the Class of 2010. With them is Dr. Charles H. McKown, Jr., VP and dean of the school of medicine (right)

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The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Alumni Association gratefully extends its appreciation for the generosity of the following alumni and friends who purchased white coats and book credits for the Class of 2010.

The donor and student recipients are as follows:

ALUMNI & FRIENDS SOM CLASS YEAR STUDENTGregory D. Akers, MD 1988 D. Bradley AkersR. Anthony Aprea, MD 1997 R. Scott CremeansJames T. Binder, MD Friend Michael C. BinderR. Daniel Bledsoe, MD 2001 Dustin L. JohnsonJeffery B. Breaux, MD Friend Abigail E. BremerMary Beth Butcher, MD 1983 Mari M. HuffJames R. Campbell, MD 2003 Whitney N. MorfordLisa R. Carchedi, MD 2000 Smitha VilasagarPeter A. Chirico, MD Friend Sonya Neda KavehJodi M. Cisco, MD 1997 Jessica K. GrangerCharles W. Clements, MD 1997 Sarah K. FlahertyRobert J. Cure, MD 1998 Camden B. BurnsRamona A. Davidson-Dagostine, MD 1995 Jaime L. MeeksSamuel R. Davis, MD 1983 Brent G. GloverJ. Beth Day, MD 1991 Jill L. TaylorRonald deAndrade, Jr., MD 1983 Christopher P. SchirtzingerYoram Elitsur, MD Friend Ryan G. MorrisonRobert T. Gallaher, MD 1984 T. Ryan GallaherIndira Gautam, MD 1999 Maria I. RameyJeffry T. Gee, MD 1996 John E. LoudermilkWilliam Douglas Given, MD 1983 Joseph C. ShyNancy B. Graham, MD 1987 Andrea M. OrvikRobert B. Gray, MD 1999 Steven A. TaylorDarlene Y. Gruetter, MD 1987 David V. WebbR. Mark Hatfield, MD 1983 Kara E. KimberlyChristopher E. Hayner, MD 1987 C. Stephen ShafferRobert A. Hess, MD 1984 Steven N. FoxJames T. Holbrook, MD 1987 Charles D. Barry IIDavid F. Hubbard, MD 1989 James B. DoubEdwin J. Humphrey, MD 1986 Philip PhamDavid J. Hunt, MD 1995 Stephen J. BalevicMichael A. Istfan, MD 1984 Matthew B. HarperEric W. Janssen, MD 1986 B. Jesse Turley IIIRobert E. Jones, MD 1995 Marcus V. TerneusKimberly M. Jordan, MD 1982 Caryn E. SorgeJoseph L. Joyce, MD 1997 Jason P. HildebrandStacey N. Knox, MD 1997 Kelli A. MorrisonLoren J. Ledford, MD 1994 Jarrod R. SmithAndrea D. Marcum Vallejos, MD 2006 Whitney A. BlankenshipBradley R. Martin, MD 1983 Coben D. ThornJames C. McCabe, MD 1988 Kevan V. StewartReginald J. McClung, MD 1983 Ashley C. WarrenAaron M. McGuffin, MD 1999 Michael D. DeelKenneth E. McNeil, MD 1986 John G. MaijubManuel E. Molina, MD 1987 James T. J. MullinsScott E. Moore, MD 2004 Amul A. BhalodiNancy B. Norton, MD 1999 Shelly R. NickelsGerard J. Oakley III, MD 2006 James E. RollinsLeslie A. Pack, MD 2006 Sarah E. ChurtonCindy Z. Pinson, MD 1996 Benedict W. LeungJohn A. Purcell, MD 1987 E. Ashley CapperCharlotte A. Rhee, MD 1991 Pratiksha K. PatelEzra B. Riber, MD 1984 Timothy S. DeebHobart K. Richey, MD 1983 Mark S. Weisman, Jr.Eliza E. Robertson, MD 2005 Elizabeth R. DukeKathy L. Saber, MD 1996 Kelly F. KaminskiMark F. Sheridan, MD 1987 J. Brandon ArmstrongDianna L. Shipley, MD 1992 Jessica A. ReiferStephen C. Smith, MD 1981 Joshua A. BoggsRon D. Stollings, MD 1982 Nathan S. HillShane A. Wells, MD 2006 Katie L. OsleyBarbara G. Wells, MD 1996 Tara L. BraithwaiteCheri Yost Lindberg, MD 1996 Andrea M. LaufferTarique M. Zahir, MD 2002 Kristin M. Withrow

ALUMNI & FRIENDS SOM CLASS YEAR STUDENTWilliam R. Brooks, Jr., MD 1986 Charles D. Barry IIMary Beth Butcher, MD 1983 Mari M. HuffYolanda Y. Campbell, MD 2004 Whitney N. MorfordLisa R. Carchedi, MD 2000 Smitha VilasagarPeter A. Chirico, MD Friend Katie L. OsleyCheryl L. Cook, MD 1985 E. Ashley CapperPamela A. Cyrus, MD 1989 Abigail E. BremerPamela A. Cyrus, MD 1989 Tara L. BraithwaiteRamona A Davidson-Dagostine, MD 1995 Maria I. RameyRamona A Davidson-Dagostine, MD 1995 Andrea M. OrvikSamuel R. Davis, MD 1983 D. Bradley AkersJ. Beth Day, MD 1991 Jill L. TaylorDavid A. Denning II, MD 2002 & Krista L. Denning, MD 2004 Kelli A. MorrisonYoram Elitsur, MD Friend Ryan G. MorrisonCarmella Evans Molina, MD 2001 Michael D. DeelCharles A. Garretson, MD 1987 Michael C. BinderJeffry T. Gee, MD 1996 John E. LoudermilkWilliam Douglas Given, MD 1983 Joseph C. ShyWilliam Douglas Given, MD 1983 Marcus V. TerneusChristopher S. Goode, MD 2002 James E. RollinsRobert B. Gray, MD 1999 Steven A. TaylorRobert B. Gray, MD 1999 Camden B. Burns

White Coats

Book Credits

ALUMNI & FRIENDS SOM CLASS YEAR STUDENT Robert B. Gray, MD 1999 R. Scott CremeansDarlene Y. Gruetter, MD 1987 David V. WebbDarlene Y. Gruetter, MD 1987 Sarah E. ChurtonGarrie J. Haas, MD 1983 Stephen J. BalevicGarrie J. Haas, MD 1983 J. Brandon ArmstrongSue E. Hanks, MD 1986 Abigail E. BremerCurtis W. Harrison, MD 1998 Camden B. BurnsR. Mark Hatfield, MD 1983 Kara E. KimberlyR. Mark Hatfield, MD 1983 Kristin M. WithrowR. Mark Hatfield, MD 1983 Elizabeth R. DukeRobert A. Hess, MD 1984 Steven N. FoxRobert A. Hess, MD 1984 Jason P. HildebrandRobert A. Hess, MD 1984 Matthew B. HarperMichael A. Istfan, MD 1984 Matthew B. HarperEric W. Janssen, MD 1986 B. Jesse Turley IIIDevin A. King, MD 1999 T. Ryan GallaherStacey N. Knox, MD 1997 Kelli A. MorrisonLoren J. Ledford, MD 1994 Jarrod R. SmithKathleen E. Lucas, MD 1984 James T.J. MullinsMary L. Marcuzzi, MD 1997 Kara E. KimberlyBradley R. Martin, MD 1983 Coben D. ThornBradley R. Martin, MD 1983 Amul A. BhalodiBradley R. Martin, MD 1983 Christopher P. SchirtzingerReginald J. McClung, MD 1983 Ashley C. WarrenNimish K. Mehta 1997 Dustin L. JohnsonAaron M. McGuffin, MD 1999 C. Stephen ShafferKenneth E. McNeil, MD 1986 John G. MaijubBobby L. Miller, MD 1997 Timothy S. DeebManuel E. Molina, MD 1987 James T. J. MullinsManuel E. Molina, MD 1987 Timothy S. DeebManuel E. Molina, MD 1987 James B. DoubEric A. Morgan, MD 1991 Dustin L. JohnsonGretchen E. Oley, MD 1982 Sarah K. FlahertyGretchen E. Oley, MD 1982 Tara L. BraithwaiteR. Kent Ozon, MD 1996 Michael C. BinderCharlotte A. Rhee, MD 1991 Pratiksha K. PatelCharlotte A. Rhee, MD 1991 Sonya Neda KavehCharlotte A. Rhee, MD 1991 Jessica A. ReiferCharlotte A. Rhee, MD 1991 Caryn E. SorgeCharlotte A. Rhee, MD 1991 Benedict W. LeungHobart K. Richey, MD 1983 Mark S. Weisman, Jr.Kathy L. Saber, MD 1996 Kelly F. KaminskiJoseph C. Shanklin MD 1996 T. Ryan GallaherMark F. Sheridan, MD 1987 J. Brandon ArmstrongFriday G. Simpson, MD 1991 Jessica K. GrangerFriday G. Simpson, MD 1991 Whitney A. BlankenshipFriday G. Simpson, MD 1991 Andrea M. LaufferStephen C. Smith, MD 1981 Joshua A. BoggsSteven C. Southern, MD 1991 Amul A. BhalodiSteven C. Southern, MD 1991 Whitney A. BlankenshipCarol Spencer-Lemay, MD 1983 Shelly R. NickelsRon D. Stollings, MD 1982 Nathan S. HillTimothy B. Tabor, MD 1992 Philip PhamAmy A. Vaughan, MD 1992 Joshua A. BoggsAmy A. Vaughan, MD 1992 Charles D. Barry IIM. Teresa Vives-Aceves, MD 1991 Kelly F. KaminskiKevin W. Yingling, MD 1985 E. Ashley CapperKevin W. Yingling, MD 1985 R. Scott CremeansKevin W. Yingling, MD 1985 Michael D. DeelGary R. Youmans, MD 1987 Stephen J. BalevicMUSOM Alumni Association James B. DoubMUSOM Alumni Association Brent G. GloverMUSOM Alumni Association Jessica K. GrangerMUSOM Alumni Association Jason P. HildebrandMUSOM Alumni Association Nathan S. HillMUSOM Alumni Association Mari M. HuffMUSOM Alumni Association Kara E. KimberlyMUSOM Alumni Association Andrea M. LaufferMUSOM Alumni Association John E. LoudermilkMUSOM Alumni Association John G. MaijubMUSOM Alumni Association Jaime L. MeeksMUSOM Alumni Association Whitney N. MorfordMUSOM Alumni Association Ryan G. MorrisonMUSOM Alumni Association Andrea M. OrvikMUSOM Alumni Association Katie L. OsleyMUSOM Alumni Association Pratiksha (Patty) K. PatelMUSOM Alumni Association Maria I. RameyMUSOM Alumni Association James E. RollinsMUSOM Alumni Association Christopher P. SchirtzingerMUSOM Alumni Association C. Stephen ShafferMUSOM Alumni Association Joseph C. ShyMUSOM Alumni Association Jarrod R. SmithMUSOM Alumni Association Kevan V. StewartMUSOM Alumni Association Jill L. TaylorMUSOM Alumni Association Steven A. TaylorMUSOM Alumni Association Marcus V. Terneus, Jr.MUSOM Alumni Association Coben D. ThornMUSOM Alumni Association B. Jesse Turley IIIMUSOM Alumni Association Smitha VilasagarMUSOM Alumni Association Ashley C. WarrenMUSOM Alumni Association David V. WebbMUSOM Alumni Association Mark S. Weisman, Jr.

Book Credits

Marshall University’s Annual Scholarship Honor Reception At the University’s annual Scholarship Honor Reception on April 23, 2006, donors or representatives of donors who have established scholarships for the School of Medicine have the opportunity to meet the recipients of their generosity, and in turn, the appreciative recipients are able to personally meet and thank the donor.

Representing the Sadler Brothers Scholarship that was established in 2003 by Jim and Verna Gibson is Jim Gibson with recipient Susan Flesher, MSIII, (right) and Linda S. Holmes, director of development & alumni affairs

The Walter E. Duling Scholarship is represented by Charles Duling (center) and Diana Nance (front left). Two of the 2005-06 twelve recipients , Laura Hourani, MSIII, (second from left), Jeremy Cuda, MS IV, (back row left) are pictured. Recipients of the James F. & Joan C. Edwards Scholarship are Aimee Neill, MSI, Sydnee Smirl, MSI, and Paul Bailey, MSI, (back row right)


(front row) Drs. Donald W. Wickline, Debra Edwards, (back row) Courtney B. Saunders, Christopher W. Russell, Robin A. Bush, William “Skip” A. Nitardy, all members of the Class of 2006, participated in the University Showcase prior to Dr. Stephen J. Kopp’s inauguration as Marshall’s thirty-sixth president on April 21, 2006. Gary and Jo Ann White participated in the interactive computer clinical skills competency exam.

Medical School Students Participate in Showcase

(L to R) Monica and Dr. Mark Hatfield, Class of 1983, Helen Matheny and Senator Ron Stollings, MD, Class of 1982, and Katia daughter of the SOM Alumni Association’s past-president Dr. Mark Sheridan, Class of 1987


Football Game Watching PartyJoining Linda Holmes in the School of Medicine skybox for the October 28 MU vs. Memphis football game

were many of the School of Medicine’s alumni and friends.

Two of our favorite surgeons – Drs. David Denning, chair of the SOM’s Department of Surgery, & Jodi Cisco, Class of 1997

Earleen and Bob Agee with Linda Holmes, director of development and alumni affairs – the Agees’ created a scholarship for the SOM and have generously supported Dr. Sarah McCarty’s, associate dean for academic affairs, Standardized

Patient Program

Match Day 2006 Marshall’s medical graduates will enter the fields of family practice and obstetrics/gynecology at rates well above the national average, and the school is at a 3-year high in the percentage of graduates staying in West Virginia. “These results look incredible to me,” said Dr. Aaron McGuffin, senior associate dean for medical student education. “We’re putting our graduates all over the country in great institutions, and several excellent

Lane Mace offers a toast to his class

Donnie Wickline (left) and Chris Russell are grinning ear to ear about their match day results. With them are their wives Nichol and Jessica

Mickey Plymale can’t wait to share he is going to New York for his orthopedic surgery residency

Erika Faile (left) and Julie McCallister are clearly happy with their residencies

Associate Dean, Karen Bledsoe, explains the match day process to (L to R) Skip Nitardy, Shane Well, class of 2006 president, Jeremie & Rye Estepp


students are staying here at Marshall as well. More than 55 percent of our students are going into primary care specialties, and nearly half will be practicing in West Virginia.” Based on information released March 16 by the National Resident Matching Program, Marshall graduates are entering OB/GYN at nearly twice the national average (9.3 percent vs. 5.3 percent), and entering family practice at 1.3 times the national average (16.3 percent

vs. 12.5 percent). When students who obtained residencies outside the national program are counted, Marshall’s percentage in family practice rises to 20 percent. In addition to the 49 percent of graduates staying in West Virginia, students will be completing their residencies at 20 institutions across the United States, including Wake Forest, Dartmouth and Johns Hopkins.

GOOD LUCK

GRADS!

Zachary Brooks AdkinsFamily practice residency at Marshall University

Hassana BaraziMedicine-preliminary residency at University of Virginia, Charlottesville

Shayne Ethan BatesPediatrics residency at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem

Jessica Miley BensenhaverSurgery-preliminary residency at Charleston Area Medical Center

Robin A. BushAnesthesiology residency at University of Louisville

Jeremy Francis CudaMedicine-preliminary residency at Marshall University followed by radiology-diagnostic at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem

Jonathan David CudaPathology residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore

Scott Edward DavisFamily practice residency at Marshall University Debra Gale EdwardsEmergency medicine residency at Wright State University, Dayton

Landon Shay EdwardsMedicine-preliminary residency at Marshall University followed by radiology-diagnostic at Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk

Jeremie Heath EsteppPediatrics residency at University of Tennessee-Memphis

Rye Ellen EsteppObstetrics-gynecology residency at University of Tennessee-Memphis

Erika Maria Rivera FaileFamily practice residency at Halifax Medical Center, Daytona Beach

David Ryan FishEmergency medicine residency at Indiana University, Indianapolis

Michael Hosny GabrielMedicine-preliminary residency at Marshall University followed by

anesthesiology at New York Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn

James Allen GrahamMedicine-preliminary residency followed by radiology-diagnostic at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, N.H.

Ronald Edward Greer IIFamily practice residency at Marshall University Larry Gael HarmanFamily practice residency at Marshall University Stephanie Lucinda HutchisonObstetrics-gynecology residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk

Sherrine Adele IbrahimObstetrics-gynecology residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore

Elizabeth D. KanePsychiatry/family practice residency at West Virginia University Theresa R. KentPhysical medicine and rehabilitation residency at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Joseph Alan Lambert IIEmergency medicine residency at Brody School of Medicine, Greenville, N.C.

Cathy Sue LaynePsychiatry residency at West Virginia University L. Lane Mace IIMedicine-primary residency at Cook County-Stroger Hospital, Chicago

Andrea Dale MarcumObstetrics-gynecology residency at Marshall University Jillian M. McCaggGeneral surgery residency at Charleston Area Medical Center Julie Nicole McCallisterPediatrics residency at Marshall University Barbara Mae MichaelFamily practice residency at Marshall University

Brock James NicelerFamily medicine residency at University of Utah, Salt Lake City

William Arland NitardyMedicine-pediatrics residency at Marshall University Gerard Joseph Oakley IIIPathology residency at University of Pittsburgh

Leslie Anne PackInternal medicine residency at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte

Monica Lynn PierceFamily medicine residency at St. Louis University

Mickey Franklin PlymaleOrthopaedic surgery residency at Einstein/Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx

Paul Ferris RashidPsychiatry residency at Charleston Area Medical Center Christopher Wayne RussellEmergency medicine residency at New York Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn

Sara SafderTransitional residency followed by radiology-diagnostic at West Virginia University

Courtney Brooke SaundersMedicine-emergency medicine residency at Brody School of Medicine, Greenville, N.C.

Jay Pal SinghMedicine-preliminary residency at Marshall University Terri Lynn WallingInternal medicine residency at West Virginia University Christina Dawn WebbFamily practice residency at Marshall University Shane Andrew WellsMedicine-preliminary residency at Marshall University followed by radiology-diagnostic at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Donald Wayne WicklineEmergency medicine residency at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland

Robert Davis WilliamsEmergency medicine residency at University of Florida-Jacksonville


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Harts remember the School of Medicine in their estate The Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine has received a generous gift from the estate of Dr. Rinard Z. and Margaret Hart of Claremont, Calif., both 1942 graduates of Marshall College. The Harts both passed away during the summer of 2006. The gift will endow the Dr. Rinard Z. Hart and Margaret Ann Gibson Hart Scholarship for the School of Medicine in honor of Linda S. Holmes and her tenure as director of the Marshall University Alumni Association from 1984 to 1998. Holmes is now director of development and alumni affairs for the School of Medicine. The scholarship, which was realized through the Harts’ life insurance plan, will be awarded to a deserving medical student to be used for medical education expenses. It may be renewed for up to three years. The Hart’s bequest will also establish four other scholarships at Marshall University: the William B. and Cora Alice Gibson Scholarship; the Rinard Z. and Margaret Ann Gibson Hart Endowment for Erickson Alumni Center; the John Frank Bartlett Scholarship in honor of the former dean of Arts and Sciences; and The Kenneth Karl Loemker Scholarship, in honor of former Marshall professor of psychology. Dr. Hart, who practiced internal medicine in Claremont, was an avid collector of rare books and had a deep interest in the culture and history of the American West. Margaret shared his interest in rare books, but her first love was the theatre. She was also involved in historical restorations in the Claremont area. The Harts were members of the Heritage Society and the John Marshall Society, both of which provide recognition to men and women who make significant financial commitments and contributions to the growth and development of Marshall.

“Rinard and Margaret Ann were fantastic individuals who loved life, the arts and particularly Marshall University,” said Holmes. “I feel that my life was enriched by having the honor and privilege of calling them friends and maintaining contact with them over many years. The Harts embodied what it is to be a true son and daughter of Marshall and their love of the university will live on through their generous gifts of scholarships to their beloved alma mater.” The Harts are survived by three children, Pam Gares of Grimesland, N.C.; Martha Dees of City Island, N.Y.; and James Hart of Pomona, Calif.

Dr. Edward B. Hunter, Jr, Class of 1996, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2006, at the Bluefield Regional Medical Center in Bluefield, Va. He had been a resident of the Bluefield area since 1999 where he had a family practice. Dr. Hunter was an avid outdoorsman and loved all types of sports. He is survived by his wife Christina A. Hunter and two sons, Brian of Maryland and Matthew of Washington, D.C.

In Memoriam

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H onor or remembersomeone special!

Let someone know you care: celebrate a life, an anniversary,

birthday, graduation, job promotion or any other occasion

by making a gift in his or her honor to the Marshall University

Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine.

An honor gift is a thoughtful

way to commemorate any event or milestone – however big or

small. When your gift is received, we send a personalized card of

acknowledgement to the honoree, with no monetary amount

mentioned.

You can also make a gift in memory of a loved one or someone who has had a significant impact on your life. Upon receipt of this

type of gift, we send a personalized card of acknowledgement to the

family of the deceased, again, with no monetary amount mentioned.

For more information about making a gift, please contact Linda Holmes at (304) 691-1711 or at

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Dr. Bradley J. Richardson, Class of 1993, took office as president of the SOM A l u m n i Association e f f e c t i v e Sept. 27, 2006. He r e p l a c e s Dr. Mark

Sheridan who served for two years. Richardson has a unique background as a physician. A native of Cross Lanes, he graduated from West Virginia State College with a teaching degree in biology and chemistry. He taught school in the area for 10 years, earning along the way a master’s degree in education at West Virginia University and a doctorate in education at what is now the Marshall University Graduate School. He even

Dr. Bradley J. Richardson Serves As Alumni Association President

worked for the State Department of Education. “While working in this last administrative job, I realized it was just not that exciting,” said Richardson. “I had always wanted to go to medical school but got sidetracked. I decided this was the time.” Richardson was accepted in Marshall’s program and graduated in 1993 with a specialty in internal medicine. He is in private practice in Huntington. Effective January 1, 2007, he is the official hospitalist for St. Mary’s Hospital. “This is a new specialty in West Virginia,” said Richardson. “I specialize in the care of hospitalized patients only. This is considered a more efficient way of practicing medicine, allowing the patient’s primary care physician to spend more time in his or her office treating patients. As president of the Alumni Association, Richardson hopes to get maximum participation from

all graduates. “We recently had our 1,000th graduate,” Richardson said. “I would like to see an overwhelming number of them become members of the Alumni Association.” In order to become a member, one makes an annual $50.00 membership gift to the School of Medicine Alumni Association. A gift of $500 makes one a Lifetime member. “The faculty, staff, and alumni of the School of Medicine made it possible for us to realize our dreams of becoming a physician and live a lifestyle we enjoy,” Richardson said. “It is an obligation for alumni to help those who come after us, and support the institution.” Richardson also serves on the board of the Marshall University Alumni Association representing the Graduate College. The president-elect will be Dr. Paul R. Durst, Class of 1984.

Dr. Bradley J. RichardsonClass of 1993


A Special Thank YouThe Alumni Association would like to extend a well deserved thank you to Mark F. Sheridan, MD, Class of 1987, for his leadership, involvement, and support as the past president. Dr. Sheridan served as president of the association from September 2004 – September 2006 and continues on the School of Medicine Alumni Association board of directors as the immediate past president.

Linda S. Holmes, director of development & alumni affairs

presents a plaque to Dr. Sheridan

In 2006 the School of Medicine celebrated a major historic milestone, the Class of 1981’s 25th Reunion! The “Silver Celebration,” held on Sept. 8-9, was part of the 20th Annual Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Homecoming Weekend. Also returning were the classes of 1986 (20-year reunion), 1991 (15-year reunion), 1996 (10-year reunion) and 2001 (5-year reunion). Events included a reunion class luncheon, CME sessions, and a special celebratory dinner for the Class of 1981 at the Guyan Country Club. The dinner was followed by the Silver Reunion Celebration at the Radisson Hotel with live music by the Oakwood Road Beer Band. Tours of the MU Medical Center, the Robert C. Byrd Biotechnology Science Center and the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center showcased the growth of the school in the past 25 years. A tailgate party at Herd Village prior to the MU vs. Hofstra Game provided an opportunity for everyone to kick back and relax. Dr. Patrick Bonasso, who jokes that he is the first graduate of the School of Medicine since there were no “A’s,” had a good time reminiscing and spending time with classmates and former professors. “It was an honor and a pleasure to see Dr. Robert Coon, the first dean, and former Marshall President Dr. Robert Hayes. When we were students, we really looked up to them, so it was nice to chum around with them at the events. And Linda Holmes treated us all like ambassadors on the red carpet. It was a phenomenal homecoming.” “The School of Medicine gave me the opportunity to become a doctor and stay in the state to help the people of West Virginia,” Bonasso added. “It

School of Medicine’s “Silver Celebration” Sparkles with Alumni Returnees

was an easy decision for me.” Bonasso and his associates own WomanCare Inc., with offices in Fairmont and Bridgeport, W.Va. Dr. Jack Toney, an infectious disease specialist and professor of medicine at the University of South Florida College of Medicine, was impressed to see how the School of Medicine has come to excel in all fields of primary care. “The fact that 14 out of 18 of the graduates returned speaks very highly of the SOM,” Toney said. “We were all so comfortable with each other, it was almost as if we had just taken a week off school to get back together. Seeing that graduates have gone all over the United States to practice medicine shows how the school has developed a national reputation.” Toney was accepted as a medical student at both Marshall and W.V.U. “I had issues with West Virginia University, so I wrote them a condescending letter,” Toney said. “Then I found out Marshall might not be accredited! I took my chance and it was the right decision.”


Toney’s two daughters, both university students in Florida, are considering coming to Marshall to attend medical school. “This would be fine with me. There are a lot of special people here, and Huntington is a place where you can learn a lot though all aspects of life.” Dr. Brenda Smith was proud to see that her colleagues were successful in putting their skills to work. “As medical students, there was a tremendous amount of information we were expected to learn. It was overwhelming. More than one of us, in frustration, asked ‘Why can’t they just teach us what we need to know to practice medicine.’ The answer to that question was simple. They didn’t know what we would need to know to practice medicine in the ever changing world of science and disease. But our professors gave us that basic understanding that was so important. They instilled in us the skills we would need to meet the challenges ahead. I was proud that we had met the challenges. I was proud to be a

Members of the Class of 1981 made comments about what the School of Medicine meant to them during their reunion dinner – Patrick C. Bonasso, MD; Dennis M. Burton, MD; Harry G. “Bucky” Camper, MD; Galen E. Castle, MD; Leslie N. Heddleston, MD; Sandra J. Joseph, MD; Stephen F. Morris, MD; Brenda C. Smith, MD; Nina K. Smith, MD; Stephen C. Smith, MD; John F. Toney, MD; Robert E. Turner, MD; Keith H. Wharton, MD

The Smiths’ from the Class of 1981 showing off their new football jerseys compliments of athletic director Bob “Kayo” Marcum – Drs. Stephen C. Smith, Nina K. Smith and Brenda C. Smith

practice of medicine is a science AND an art, encompassing respect and honesty. While seeing my classmates after 25 years, I wondered what ever happened to the time. Everything for a minute seemed the same, but then you couldn’t miss the fact that we were now experienced physicians whom the SOM had armed with the tools, the wisdom and the appreciation of patient-centered care, which is also reflected by subsequent grads all over the state and all over the country. From a shaky first year in 1978, to 25 graduating classes, the School of Medicine also validates the courage and spirit embedded in the words ‘We Are…Marshall.”

Front row (L to R) Drs. Harry G. “Bucky” Camper, former MU president Robert B. Hayes, Stephen C. Smith, Robert C. Coon, former SOM dean, Patrick C. Bonasso, Nina K. Smith, Brenda C. Smith, John F. Toney Back row (L to R) Drs. Robert E. Turner, Keith H. Wharton, Leslie N. Heddleston, Galen E. Castle, Sandra J. Joseph


Dr. Maurice A. Mufson, past chair of the department of Internal Medicine, with Dr. John F. Toney at the Class of 1981 dinner

Dr. Brenda C. Smith looks attentive as Dr. Robert E. Turner, both Class of 1981, reminisce at their 25-year reunion

Members of the Class of 1981 enjoyed their 25-year reunion dinner at Guyan Golf and Country Club

member of the Class of ’81.” Dr. Stephen Smith was glad to see former classmates he had not seen since graduation. “We were a small class, and now many of us are happy and successful,” Smith said. “Linda Holmes and Dr. McKown put together a first-class affair and the members appreciated it very much.” Dr. Sandra Joseph calls the reunion an event she will never forget. “Not only did Linda Holmes orchestrate a fantastic event, the members of my class were showered with memories in the form of pictures, publications and personalities” Joseph said. “The reunion was priceless, not only because of the opportunity to visit my classmates, but also because the school’s pioneers were there, too. The efforts of the late Dr. Esposito, Dean

Coon, Dr. Hayes, and the perseverance of the school’s first professors, including Dean McKown, will long be remembered as a heroic calling above and beyond the call of duty to ultimately improve the healthcare of southern West Virginia. To have been part of this historical and very meaningful undertaking has not only been a privilege, but an answer to a higher calling to serve God and the people of West Virginia.” Joseph appreciates the focus on treating the whole patient. “This approach, I think, gave the SOM grads a unique characteristic consistent with the Hippocratic Oath,” she continued. “We learned that the

Honorary Alumnae


Shane Wells receives award at the Annual Awards Ceremony

At the annual awards ceremony on May 4, 2006, Dr. Sarah A. McCarty, associate dean for academic affairs, presented Dr. Shane A. Wells the Faculty Choice Award sponsored by the School of Medicine Alumni Association. This is awarded annually to the most outstanding MSIV student as selected by the faculty. The recipient is presented a plaque and monetary award. Dr. Wells was president of the Class of 2006 and is currently doing a preliminary year in Internal Medicine at Marshall before going to the University of Michigan Hospitals in Ann Arbor to do a diagnostic radiology residency.

Winning the 8th annual MUJCESOM golf Classic for the second year is Dr. Loren J. Ledford (third from left), Class of 1994, and his team, Brandon Caniff, Brent Clark, and Dr. Henry “Hank” Goodman. Congratulations on a great round of golf!

Eighth Annual MUJCESOM Golf Classic

Front: Kristina Webb, MD (left front); Leslie Pack, MD (middle) Beth Kane, MD (right front); Courtney Saunders, MD (back left); Andrea Marcum, MD (back right) are the “non-golfer” participants in the 8th annual golf classic

Congratulations to Cindy Warren

The School of Medicine Alumni Association board of directors unanimously voted to honor Cindy Warren by naming her as the 2006 honorary member of the Association at this year’s Investiture on May 5. Cindy is a beloved, long-time member of the School of Medicine and serves as the assistant dean for admissions. Dr. Mark F. Sheridan, Class of 1987 and president of the School of Medicine Alumni Association, presents the honorary award to Cindy.

Drs. McCarty and Wells

Shooting more strokes than we care to count and each winning a free round at the driving range from Linda Holmes, director, development and alumni affairs, to improve their games. L to R - Drs. Jill McCagg, Terri Walling, Stephanie Hutchison and Sherrine Ibrahim. They are the “best of the worst” at the annual golf outing.

Homecoming 2006A Silver Celebration Experience


Dr. Harry G. “Bucky” Camper, Class of 1981, showing classmate

Dr. Brenda C. Smith a few smooth moves on the dance floor

Oh so pretty in pink and enjoying her 15-year reunion at the tailgate party is Dr. Friday G. Simpson, Class of 1991, and her husband Ted

Dr. J. W. Endicott, Class of 1983, leads the food line at the pre-game tailgate party

Let’s vote for couple number one – Dr. R. Mark Hatfield, Class of 1983, and his wife Monica strike a pose on the dance floor

Class of 1996 president Dr. Jeffry T.

Gee looks like he’s having a really

good time at his 10-year reunion

Dr. Charles H. McKown, Jr., dean and vp of the School of

Medicine, straight off the set of “We Are Marshall” (check out

the 70s suit!!!) shares details of shooting a scene for the movie

with Drs. Sue E. Hanks and Elizabeth L.Spangler, both from the

Class of 1986

Cindy Zhao Pinson, Class of 1996, & husband Mark enjoying themselves at the “Silver Celebration” receptionDr. David S. Ratliff is in a serious discussion with 1986 classmate Dr. Donald H. Trainor, Jr. at the reunion class luncheon


Homecoming 2006

Class of 1986 - 20-year Reunion Front row (L to R) Drs. Donna J. Slayton, Joanne M. Lebow, Elaine M. Young (class president), Elizabeth L. Spangler, Sue E. Hanks, C. Anne Steele Back row (L to R) Drs. William H. Haney, Mark A. Studeny, James E. Tomblin II, David S. Ratliff, Kenneth F. McNeil, John A. Hoffman

Class of 1991 – 15-year Reunion (L to R) Drs. Jeffrey B. Betts,

Friday G. Simpson and Kevin J. ConawayClass of 1996 – 10-year reunion Front row (L to R) Drs. Molly J. Robinson Mathews, Barbara G. Wells, Dawn L. MacFarland, Fauzi K. Nizami-Rizvi, Jennifer L. Bennett Grube Back row (L to R) Drs. Jeffry T. Gee, class president; Thomas A. Zban, Michael B. Beres

Class of 1981 – 25-year Reunion Front row (L to R) Drs. Harry “Bucky”

G. Camper, Patrick C. Bonasso, Sandra J. Joseph, Galen E. Castle Back

row (L to R) Drs. John F. Toney, Keith H. Wharton, Brenda C. Smith,

Leslie N. Heddleston

Class of 2001 – 5-year Reunion Front row (L to R) Drs. Nicole M.

Rashid Bown, Carmella Evans Molina, class president, Sarah J. Rinehart,

Lorrie A. Downs Back row (L to R) Drs. John J. Wolen, R. Daniel Bledsoe,

Matthew P. Downs. (At right) Brian K. Heaberlin, photographed at an

earlier date

Enjoying the Class of 1981 dinner at Guyan Golf and Country Club is Peggy Coon, Dr. Robert E. Turner, Dr. Charles H. McKown, Jr., dean and vp of the school of medicine, Dr. Robert C. Coon, former school of medicine dean, Dr. Patrick C. Bonasso


Drs. Kathleen M. O’Hanlon and William H. Haney from the Class of 1986 share memories with past alumni association president, Mark F. Sheridan, Class of 1987, and other classmates

Drs. Molly J. Robinson Mathews and Barbara G. Wells – two great looking

members of the Class of 1996 enjoying the pre-game tailgate party

Dr. Lorrie A. Downs, Class of 2001, brings a future school of medicine graduate, daughter Anna Marie, to the tailgate party

Two of the School of Medicine’s influential pioneers –

Drs. Robert C. Coon, former dean of the School of

Medicine, and Robert B. Hayes, former Marshall president

Members of the Class of 1981 have 25 years of catching up to do at the tailgate party – Drs. Stephen C. Smith and Keith H. Wharton It’s tailgate time for Dr. Charles W. Clements, Class of 1997, and Dr. Jennifer

L. Bennett Grube, Class of 1996, with her own future doctor

Drs. Stebbins B. Chandor, former professor of pathology, and former dean of the School of Medicine, Robert C. Coon have plenty to catch up on at the alumni luncheon

Join us next year!

FOUNDER’S CIRCLEGifts of $10,000 or more

IndividualsMrs. Jeanne W. CallMr. Philip E. ClineMrs. Laura B. DarbyDrs. Joseph B. & Omayma T. Touma

Businesses/OrganizationsMUJCESOM Class of 2006West Virginia Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star

FoundationsBernard C. & Pansy P. Wellington FoundationCabell Huntington Hospital FoundationClaude Worthington Benedum FoundationEarleen Heiner Agee & Robert W. Agee Fund of the Foundation for the Tri-State Community, Inc. Huntington Clinical Foundation, Inc.Huntington Foundation, Inc.Massey Foundation

TrustsClyde & Pansy Slater Charitable TrustWalter E. Duling Trust

DEAN’S ASSOCIATESGifts of $1,000 - $9,999

IndividualsDr. Paul V. AkersDr. Kenneth P. & Mrs. Sharon N. Ambrose

Drs. Joseph P. Assaley* & Renee S. DomanicoDr. Gerald G.* & Mrs. Cynthia L. BlackwellMr. Jeffrey M. BlanderDr. Patrick C.* & Mrs. Barbara J. BonassoMrs. Martha M. BrosiusDr. Robert W. CoonDr. Ramona A.* & Mr. Timothy J. DagostineDr. Samuel R.* & Mrs. Julie E. DavisDr. David A. & Mrs. Sharon N. DenningDr. R. Lawrence & Mrs. Deirdre DunworthDr. C. Stephen Edwards*Dr. Darlene Y. Gruetter*Dr. R. Mark* & Mrs. Monica J. W. HatfieldDr. Robert A.* & Mrs. Jannell P. HessDr. James T.* & Mrs. Kimberly W. HolbrookDr. Winfield C. John IIIMrs. Kathleen E. LotspeichDr. Bradley R.* & Mrs. Mary Kay MartinDr. Scott E. Miller*Dr. Manuel E.* & Mrs. Cheryl A. MolinaMr. Larry E. & Mrs. Toby M. NitardyDr. Gretchen E.* & Mr. Stephen A. OleyDr. Steven* & Mrs. Rhonda J. Pribanich IIIDr. Jerome Puryear, Jr.*Mr. Glenn J. & Mrs. Carol B. QueenDr. Charlotte Ann Rhee*Dr. Ezra B.* & Mrs. Manda E. RiberDr. Hobart L. Richey*Dr. Mark F.* & Mrs. Janet L. SheridanDr. Friday G.* & Mr. Ted R. SimpsonMr. Dan W. & Mrs. Jody M. SmirlDr. Stephen C.* & Mrs. Judy A. SmithDr. Ron D. Stollings*Mrs. Wanda G. TolleyDr. Larry W.* & Mrs. Bridget R. WatsonDr. Joseph W. & Mrs. Toby WerthammerDr. William N.* & Mrs. Laurie B. White II

BusinessesAllergan CorporationAMGENRadiology, Inc.West Virginia State Medical AssociationWest Virginia State Medical Association - MSS

Estates and FoundationsEstate of Herschel H. SargentFoundation for the Tri-State Community

TrustDr. & Mrs. Charles O. Reynolds Medical Trust

DOCTORS’ MEMORIAL SOCIETYGifts of $500 - $999

IndividualsMr. W. B. “Bart” & Mrs. Doris B. Andrews IIDrs. P. Mitchell Charles* & Paulette S. Wehner*Dr. Amy L.* & Lt. Col. James W. ConleyDr. Daniel D. & Mrs. Diana H. CowellDr. Paul R. Durst*Dr. Jack C. & Mrs. Judy S. EblinMr. Dana J. Godfrey IIDr. Robert B. Gray*Dr. Rinard Z.‡ & Mrs. Margaret Ann Hart‡Mrs. Alice M. JohnD. Allen B. Joseph*Dr. Cheryl M. Kirk*Dr. Joseph H.* & Mrs. Karen A. Schatten- Lock, Jr.Dr. Brian P.* & Mrs. Lisa L. MagraneDr. Jose F. MaiaMr. & Mrs. Michael L. MansourDr. Molly R.* & Mr. William W. MathewsDr. Steven D. McCarus*Dr. Aaron M.* & Mrs. Melissa D. McGuffinDr. Nimish K. Mehta*Dr. James H.* & Mrs. Kelli K. Morgan IIIDr. Kathleen M.* & The Honorable Dan O’HanlonDr. Michael J.* & Mrs. Ruth M. NerenbergDr. Kelly A. Peller*Drs. Yaacov R. Pushkin* & Elaine L. Flanders*Dr. J. Graham & Mrs. Deborah T. RankinDr. Gilbert A. & Mrs. Betsy Ratcliff, Jr.Mr. R. O. & Mrs. Nancy M. Robertson, Jr.Mr. James J. & Mrs. Shirley W. SchneiderDrs. Donald H.* & M. Pauline Trainor, Jr.Drs. Beverley P.* & Brian M. UniackeDr. Ted B.* & Mrs. Kelli L. VanceDr. Barbara G.* & Mr. Robert A. WellsDr. Jeffrey W. Whightsel*

BusinessesAshland, Inc.River Park Hospital

O n behalf of the entire Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine family, I want to personally thank each of you for your generosity and support of our mission of educating future physicians. I am truly grateful you have chosen to include the School of Medicine in your personal philanthropy and hope you will continue to do so in the future. The following donors made gifts from July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006.

With appreciation, Linda S. HolmesDirector of Development and Alumni Affairs

PHILANTHROPY REPORTSchool of Medicine

* School of Medicine Alumni‡ Deceased

NEW CENTURY CLUBGifts of $100 - $499

IndividualsDr. Gregory D.* & Mrs. Susan B. AkersMr. Joseph P. & Mrs. Nancie G. AlbrightDr. Kenneth J. AllenDr. Robert C.* & Mrs. Tania B. AntonDr. R. Anthony* & Mrs. Lisa M. ApreaMr. Christopher G. BairdDr. Mitali G.* & Mr. Tapan K. BaksiDr. Shayne E. Bates*Mr. Clyde & Mrs. Hazel BillupsMrs. Lois E. BoothDrs. Richard O. Booth, Jr.* & Angela B. Ferguson*Dr. Emmett F. Branigan*Dr. Michelle R. Burdette*Dr. Timothy D.* & Mrs. Laura A. CanterburyDr. Lisa R. Carchedi*Dr. Ignacio* & Mrs. Ann P. CardenasDr. Walter F. & Mrs. Elizabeth H. CarterMrs. Patricia A. ChambersDr. Simon K.* & Mrs. Melanie A. ChangMr. Wayne & Mrs. Roz ChertowDr. Ryan R. Cicenas*Dr. Michael B. Clark* & Mrs. Colleen S. HoganDrs. Karen E. Clark Gerbo* & Robert M. GerboDr. Cheryl L. Cook*Dr. Robert J.* & Mrs. Suzanne J. CureDr. Robert J.* & Mrs. Mandi C. Del PozoDr. Beverly C. DelidowMs. Elizabeth B. DevereauxMr. Forest S. & Mrs. Sally F. DuncanMr. Edward M. Dzierzak & Mrs. Deborah L. StiversMr. Luther S. & Mrs. Betsy A. Ehret, Jr.Mr. R. Carter ElkinsDr. Joseph E.* & Mrs. Teresa S. EvansDrs. Stephen E. & Margaret FishDr. Jeffrey L.* & Mrs. Cheryl L. FrakesDr. Durwood F. Gandee*Dr. Charles A. Garretson*Dr. Indira D. Gautam*Mr. John P. & Mrs. Paddy S. GayDr. Jeffry T.* & Mrs. Mary S. GeeDr. Michael W.* & Mrs. Judith A. GibbsMrs. Melinda W. GibsonDr. W. Douglas* & Mrs. Mary L. GivenDr. Christopher S.* & Mrs. Kristi L. GoodeMr. Frederick P. & Mrs. Julie E. GrahamDr. Nancy B.* & Mr. Paul N. GrahamMrs. Paula S. GrantMr. Dustin C. HaleyDr. Eric L. Hall*Drs. Sue E.* & Joseph F. HanksDr. Randall F. Hawkins*Mr. Dennis F. & Mrs. Mary Ann HayesDr. Robert B. & Mrs. Kathleen P. HayesDr. Mary J. Haynes*

Dr. Leslie N.* & Mrs. Cherie C. HeddlestonDr. Bradley D.* & Mrs. Lisa E. HenryDr. Clinton L. & Mrs. Cora H. Hester, Jr. Dr. Mahmood & Mrs. Christine A. HeydarianDr. David K. HeydingerDr. Dorothy E. HicksMr. Bill & Mrs. Nancy HollisMrs. Doris S. HolmesDr. Jeffrey S.* & Mrs. Jennifer S. HolmesDr. Ellie E.* & Mr. Morgan C. HoodDr. David F.* & Mrs. Dana E. HubbardMr. & Mrs. Carroll L. HuttonDr. Eric W. Irwin*Dr. Michael A.* & Mrs. Sharon L. IstfanDr. Joseph L.* & Mrs. Lori G. JoyceMr. Leonard & Mrs. Eileen KellerDr. F. Elizabeth* & Mr. John P. KempDr. Devin A. King*Dr. J. Douglas* & Mrs. Tammie K. KirkDrs. Stacey N. Knox* & Brian E. SardDr. William J. & Mrs. Mary S. KoppMr. James D. & Dr. Joye Martin LampDr. Loren J. Ledford*Mr. Samuel F. & Mrs. Kay Lee, Jr.Dr. Joan B. Lehmann*Mr. Jack & Mrs. Jacqueline R. LivelyDr. Kathleen E. Lucas*Dr. Joan A. Lynch*Dr. Harry J. Magee* & Mrs. Elizabeth M. MartinDr. M. Bruce MartinDr. Lisa R. Maselli* & Mr. Robert S. HorvathDr. J. Bryson* & Mrs. Honor J. McCainDrs. Sarah A. McCarty & David B. CarrDr. Reginald J. McClung*Dr. Pamela G. McClure Smith* & Mr. Bernard A. SmithDr. Charles C.* & Mrs. Krystal McCormickDr. & Mrs. Thomas V. McGuffin IIDr. Danny J.* & Mrs. Kimberly D. MeadowsDr. William M. Miller*Mr. William G. MooreDr. Maurice A. & Mrs. Diane C. MufsonDr. Nancy J. MunnDrs. Victor F.* & Sarah M. NeaseDr. Shirley M. Neitch & Mr. Lauren E. KahleDrs. Nancy B.* & Michael L. NortonDr. Gerard J. & Mrs. Tanyia K. OakleyDrs. James F. O’Neal* & Emily C. de los ReyesDr. Kimberly A.* & Mr. Delbert L. OxleyDrs. James R.* & Alison S. PattersonMr. John W. PeakMs. Rita J. PerryDr. Stephen M. & Mrs. Nancy-Ann PetranyMr. Eugene E. & Mrs. A. Beverley PofahlMr. Charles E. & Mrs. Jean PriceDr. Donald A. PrimeranoDr. John A.* & Mrs. Stacia R. PurcellDr. Bernard QueenDrs. Gary O. Rankin & Monica A. ValentovicDr. Bruce A. & Mrs. Ann D. RatcliffMr. W. Nicholas & Dr. Mary E. ReynoldsDr. Jose I. & Mrs. Amelia B. RicardDr. Laura L. Richardson

Dr. Andrew B. Roberts*Dr. Eliza E.* & Mr. Dana H. RobertsonDr. Alison Kinder Ross*Dr. Rhonda Scites* & Mr. Bernard K. Ross IIDr. John D.* & Mrs. Lisa K. RothDr. Daniel W.* & Mrs. Mary M. RussellDr. Elizabeth M.* & Mr. Myron A. SchmidtMr. Steve J. & Mrs. Eugenia C. SoltisDr. Staci K.* & Mr. Clay E. StalcupMrs. Evelyn D. StarkMs. Pamela J. StatonDr. C. Anne Steele*Dr. Ishmael W.* & Mrs. Lisa F. Stevens, Jr.Mrs. Louise B. StoneColonel Gerry D. & Mrs. Mary L. StoverDr. Misty Trent Strow*Dr. Mark A. Studeny*Dr. Melody A.* & Mr. Daryl S. SwavelyDr. Timothy B.* & Mrs. Sarina K. TaborDr. Helen R. Thornton*Dr. Stephen G. TolleyMr. Dean R. & Mrs. Catherine A. TwedtDr. M. Teresa Vives-Aceves*Dr. John B. WaldenDr. Robert B. WalkerMr. David M. WardMs. Cynthia A. WarrenDr. Donnah W.* & Mr. William S. WhitakerMr. Steven A. & Mrs. Tina M. WilliamsDr. Kevin J. Willis*Dr. Joanne R. Wunderlich* & Mr. David F. AskewDr. David E. YatesMr. Phillip P. YorkDr. Gary R. Youmans*Dr. Philip N. Zambos*Dr. W. Matthew* & Mrs. Susan B. ZbanDr. Mark R.* & Mrs. Kathyrn R. Zeigler

BusinessesAyers Animal Hospital, Inc.Blauvelt Sign CompanyEdward Tucker Architects, Inc.Flaherty, Sensabaugh & Bonasso, PLLCFraternal Order of EaglesMarathon AshlandOffutt, Fisher, & NordOhio Valley BankRiver Park HospitalStephen M. Jones, CLU & AssociatesUniversity Physicians & Surgeons, Inc.

FoundationsFamily Medicine Foundation of WVGE FoundationIBM International Foundation

BENEFACTORSGifts of $1 - $99

IndividualsMr. Nathaniel S. Adkins* School of Medicine Alumni

‡ Deceased


Ms. Stephanie J. AndersonMr. Donald R. & Mrs. Carolyn S. AndrewsDr. Jack H. & Mrs. Maxine K. BaurMr. Barry A. BeckettMr. Jonathan R. BruniDr. Nicole B.* & Mr. Adrian B. CainMr. & Mrs. Michael D. CastoDr. Stebbins B. & Mrs. Mary Carolyn ChandorDrs. N. Nick Chongswatdi* & Erika M. Harris*Dr. Jodi M. Cisco*Mrs. Edna D. ColeMr. John ColemanMrs. Betty A. CookMrs. Jennifer R. CorreaMr. Matthew G. DayMr. Pedro H. DejnekaDr. Larry D.* & Mrs. Sarah B. Dial, Jr.Mr. Charles W. & Mrs. Jenny S. DrasturaDr. Henry K. DriscollDr. Carmella D. Evans-Molina*Mr. James P. Fedczak IIMr. Marvin S. & Mrs. Sue G. FletcherMrs. Jane H. FosterMr. Clyde D. & Mrs. Sharon R. FullerMr. Jerry R. & Mrs. Susanne FurbeeMr. James R. & Mrs. Kathy F. GaskinsDr. Todd W.* & Mrs. Shannon M. GressDr. Dwight C. Groves*Dr. Becki S. Hill*Ms. Linda S. HolmesDr. Eric S. Hopkins*Mr. William W. HughesDr. David J.* & Mrs. Melissa D. HuntMr. Willard C. & Dr. Carolyn B. HunterDr. Mary Buffington Jenkins* & Mr. Greg L. JenkinsDr. Harold N. & Mrs. Freda D. KaganMs. Betty B. KeelingMr. R. Stephen & Mrs. Vicki L. LambertMr. Harry P. & Mrs. Loretta M. LeVineDr. Michael L. & Mrs. Judy G. LittleMs. Amanda L. LokarMs. Amy M. LynchDr. Mary L. Marcuzzi* & Mr. Jonathan T. BrownMr. Thomas H. & Mrs. Linda K. McDonaldMr. William A. McDowellDr. Perry* & Mrs. Angela G. MeadowsDr. Bobby L. Miller*Dr. Mario R. Morenas*Mr. Steve & Mrs. Patricia A. MorganMrs. Barbara J. MorroneDr. Melanie M. MurphyMr. Stephen & Mrs. Rosemary ParkinsDr. Joseph W.* & Mrs. Donna M. PoeMs. Anna L. PridemoreMs. Louise RashMs. Virginia C. RiggallMr. Trinoh Y. RojasMr. Charles E. & Mrs. Judith K. Russell

Mrs. Clara Rose SadlerMr. Charles R. ShuffMr. Jay A. ShepherdMr. Russell & Mrs. Carolyn ShepherdMr. & Mrs. Harold W. SmithMs. Lu Ann SouthMrs. Sharon J. SprattDr. Sheryl L. Stephens* & Mr. Lannie D. RoweMr. Joseph L. & Mrs. Patricia A. StultzMs. Juli SwolskyDr. L. Blake SypherMrs. Laura R. TalbertMr. William I. TowlerDr. Lee P. & Mrs. Ann T. VanVorisMr. Keith & Mrs. Barbara J. WagnerDr. William E. & Mrs. B. Lynn WalkerMr. Wayne E. & Mrs. Nora K. WarrenMs. Bruna L. WebbMs. Nancy WomeldorffMrs. Patricia G. WilliamsDr. Kevin W.* & Mrs. Mary A. Yingling

BusinessesCharity Rebekah Lodge No. 39Huntington Chapter 8 – Order of the Eastern StarThomson MediaWhites Creek Chapter 159 – Order of the Eastern Star

TrustsPerrow TrustR.G. Rice, MD, Living Trust

Honorary GiftsGifts were given in honor of:

Dr. Kenneth P. AmbroseDr. Patrick I. BrownDr. Charles E. GiangarraDr. Maurice A. MufsonDr. Ali OliashiraziDr. Tara C. SharmaDr. David S. Ratliff*Dr. Kevin W. Yingling*

Memorial GiftsThese gifts were received in memory of:

Dr. Paul W. Ambrose*Mr. Bernard & Mrs. Pearl BotnekDr. David A. Brosius*Mr. Lee W. CallDr. E. Norval CarterDr. C. Stafford ClayMrs. Rose ChertowMr. Daniel J. & Mrs. Teresa R. CowellDr. & Mrs. Thomas J. HolbrookDr. Jay L. HutchisonDr. Winfield C. John IIDr. Frederick J. LotspeichDr. Susann Lea Lovejoy*

Mrs. Eileen Birch MartinMr. Lowell R. RischMr. Paul C. Ritchie, Jr.Dr. J. Evan Sadler, Jr.Mr. Joseph D. SadlerDr. William S. SadlerDr. John E. StoneMr. William “Bill” E. TaylorDr. Gary M. TolleyMrs. Mary Elizabeth M. Wolfe

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ALUMNI DONORS TO THE ANNUAL FUND BY CLASS

Class of 2006(46 members, 2% participation)Shayne E. Bates, M.D.

Class of 2005(43 members, 12% participation)Nicole B. Cain, M.D.N. Nick Chongswatdi, M.D.Kelly A. Peller, M.D.Eliza E. Robertson, M.D.Elizabeth M. Schmidt, M.D.

Class of 2002(46 members, 11% participation)Christopher S. Goode, M.D.Eric W. Irwin, M.D.Erika M. Harris, M.D.J. Bryson McCain, M.D.Staci K. Stalcup, M.D.

Class of 2001(51 members, 2% participation)Carmella D. Evans-Molina, M.D.

Class of 2000(48 members, 6% participation)Lisa R. Carchedi, M.D.Ryan R. Cicenas, M.D.Misty K. Trent-Strow, M.D.

Class of 1999(47 members, 17% participation)Larry D. Dial, Jr., M.D.Indira Gautam, M.D.Robert B. Gray, M.D.Devin A. King, M.D.Danny J. Meadows, M.D.Aaron M. McGuffin, M.D.Nancy B. Norton, M.D.Mark S. Talbert, M.D.

Class of 1998(44 members, 18% participation)Richard O. Booth, Jr., M.D.Amy L. Conley, M.D.Robert J. Cure, M.D.* School of Medicine Alumni

‡ Deceased


Angela B. Ferguson, M.D.J. Patrick Fouts, M.D.Eric S. Hopkins, M.D.Danny J. Meadows, M.D.James R. Patterson, M.D.

Class of 1997(52 members, 23% participation)R. Anthony Aprea, M.D.Jodi M. Cisco, M.D.Jeffrey L. Frakes, M.D.Mary J. Haynes, M.D.Joseph L. Joyce, M.D.Stacey N. Knox, M.D.Mary L. Marcuzzi, M.D.Nimish K. Mehta, M.D.Bobby L. Miller, M.D.Jerome Puryear, Jr., M.D.Andrew B. Roberts, M.D.Ishmael W. Stevens, Jr., M.D.

Class of 1996(45 members, 1 deceased, 16% participation)Jeffry T. Gee, M.D.Cheri Yost Lindberg, M.D.Lisa R. Maselli, M.D.Molly R. Mathews, M.D.Joseph W. Poe, M.D.Ellen A. Thompson, M.D.Barbara G. Wells, M.D.

Class of 1995(47 members, 1 deceased, 17% participation)Michael B. Clark, M.D.Ramona A. Dagostine, M.D.Eric L. Hall, M.D.Glenn A. Harper, M.D.David J. Hunt, M.D.Mario R. Morenas, M.D.Stephen M. Pickstone, M.D.Mark R. Zeigler, M.D.

Class of 1994(49 members, 14% participation)Cheryl M. Kirk, M.D.Loren J. Ledford, M.D.Becki S. Hill, M.D.G. Marshall Lyon III, M.D.Kimberly A. Oxley, M.D.Benita M. Pickstone, M.D.Rhonda Scites Ross, M.D.

Class of 1993(47 members, 11% participation)Todd W. Gress, M.D.Jeffrey S. Holmes, M.D.Brian P. Magrane, M.D.Sanjeev S. Sharma, M.D.Mary Buffington Wallace-Jenkins, M.D.Joanne R. Wunderlich, M.D.

Class of 1992(40 members, 5% participation)William M. Miller, M.D.William E. Passodelis, M.D.

Class of 1991(44 members, 18% participation)Mitali G. Baksi, M.D.Bradley D. Henry, M.D.Joan B. Lehmann, M.D.Charlotte A. Rhee, M.D.Steven Pribanich III, M.D.Friday G. Simpson, M.D.Beverley P. Uniacke, M.D.M. Teresa Vives-Aceves, M.D.

Class of 1990(37 members, 11% participation)Michelle R. Burdette, M.D.Robert J. Del Pozo, M.D.John D. Roth, M.D.Daniel W. Russell, M.D.

Class of 1989(38 members, 21% participation)Robert C. Anton, M.D.R. Brian Boster, M.D.Michael W. Gibbs, M.D.David F. Hubbard, M.D.Joseph H. Locke, Jr., M.D.Paulette S. Wehner, M.D.William N. White II, M.D.W. Matthew Zban, M.D.

Class of 1988(42 members, 26% participation)Joseph P. Assaley, M.D.Gregory D. Akers, M.D.Ignacio Cardenas, M.D.P. Mitchell Charles, M.D.Joan A. Lynch, M.D.James C. McCabe, M.D.James H. Morgan III, M.D.James F. O’Neal, M.D.Allison L. Kinder Ross, M.D.Mitsuko P. Shannon, M.D.Sheryl L. Stephens, M.D.Melody A. Swavely, M.D.

Class of 1987(40 members, 38% participation)C. Steven Edwards, M.D.Charles A. Garretson, M.D.Darlene Y. Gruetter, M.D.Nancy B. Graham, M.D.Randall F. Hawkins, M.D.Christopher E. Hayner, M.D.James T. Holbrook, M.D.Allen B. Joseph, M.D.Pamela G. McClure-Smith, M.D.Nimish K. Mehta, M.D.Manuel E. Molina, M.D.John A. Purcell, M.D.

Yaacov R. Pushkin, M.D.Mark F. Sheridan, M.D.Gary R. Youmans, M.D

Class of 1986(46 members, 1 deceased, 22% participation)Elaine L. Flanders, M.D.Sue E. Hanks, M.D.Edwin J. Humphrey, M.D.Scott E. Miller, M.D.Kathleen M. O’Hanlon, M.D.C. Anne Steele, M.D.Mark A. Studeny, M.D.James E. Tomblin II, M.D.Donald H. Trainor, Jr., M.D.Larry W. Watson, M.D.

Class of 1985(34 members, 26% participation)Simon K. Chang, M.D.Karen E. Clark-Gerbo, M.D.Cheryl L. Cook, M.D.Charles C. McCormick, M.D.Victor F. Nease, M.D.Michael J. Nerenberg, M.DHelen R. Thornton, M.D.Ted B. Vance, M.D.Kevin J. Willis, M.D.Kevin W. Yingling, M.D.

Class of 1984(36 members - 1 deceased, 29% participation)Timothy D. Canterbury, M.D.Paul R. Durst, M.D.Robert A. Hess, M.D.Michael A. Istfan, M.D.Kathleen E. Lucas, M.D.Perry Meadows, M.D.Ezra B. Riber, M.D.Jeffrey W. Whightsel, M.D.Donna W. Whitaker, M.D.Philip N. Zambos, M.D.

Class of 1983(36 members - 1 deceased, 31% participation)Gerald G. Blackwell, M.D.Samuel R. Davis, M.D.Ronald DeAndrade, Jr., M.D.James W. Endicott, M.D.W. Douglas Given, M.D.Durwood F. Gandee, M.D.R. Mark Hatfield, M.D.Harry J. Magee, M.D.Bradley R. Martin, M.D.Reginald J. McClung, M.D.Hobart K. Richey, M.D.

Class of 1982(23 members - 1 deceased, 32% participation)Joseph E. Evans, M.D.Kim M. Jordan-DeAndrade, M.D.F. Elizabeth Kemp, M.D.Kenneth K. Kline, M.D.* School of Medicine Alumni

‡ Deceased


Steven D. McCarus, M.D.Gretchen E. Oley, M.D.Ron D. Stollings, M.D.

Class of 1981(18 members, 28% participation)Patrick C. Bonasso, M.D.Emmett F. Branigan, M.D.Dwight C. Groves, M.D.Leslie N. Heddleston, M.D.Stephen C. Smith, M.D.

985 school of medicine graduates with classes represented, 169 donors, 17% participation

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CHARTER LIFETIME MEMBERS

Lifetime Membership in the School of Medicine Alumni Association was created at the inaugural meeting of the Board of Directors on October 9, 1992. During the inaugural year of the Alumni Association, sixty-one members joined the association by making the one-time gift of $500. The School of Medicine and the Alumni Association extend our deepest appreciation to these sixty-one Charter Lifetime Members for their gifts and loyalty to their alma mater.

Name Class YearC. David Adair, M.D. 1990Gregory D. Akers, M.D. 1988Marsha S. Anderson, M.D. 1988 Joseph P. Assaley, M.D. 1988Gerald G. Blackwell, M.D. 1983Patrick C. Bonasso, M.D. 1981John G. Boswell, M.D. 1982Dennis M. Burton, M.D. 1981Karen Clark Gerbo, M.D. 1989Cheryl L. Cook, M.D. 1985Carol H. Cooper, M.D. 1989Karen N. Dansby, M.D. 1983Samuel R. Davis, M.D. 1983James W. Endicott, M.D. 1983Carol A. Foster, M.D. 1985W. Douglas Given, M.D. 1983Rose A. Goodwin, M.D. 1982Mary M. Griffith, M.D. 1989Wayne E. Groux, M.D. 1983Jerry M. Hahn, M.D. 1986Sue E. Hanks, M.D. 1986R. Mark Hatfield, M.D. 1983Leslie N. Heddleston, M.D. 1981Karen J. Heyd, M.D. 1985Pierre Istfan, M.D. 1985Sandra J. Joseph, M.D. 1981Jack L. Kinder, Jr., M.D. 1991J. Douglas Kirk, M.D. 1988David C. Kowalski, M.D. 1987Carol M. Spencer-Lemay, M.D. 1983Kenneth F. McNeil, M.D. 1986Louis R. Molina, M.D. 1984James H. Morgan, M.D. 1988Kathy M. O’Hanlon, M.D. 1986Gretchen E. Oley, M.D. 1982C. Douglas Phillips, M.D. 1984Trudi L. Rash, M.D. 1989David S. Ratliff, M.D. 1986

* School of Medicine Alumni‡ Deceased


Evelyn Rector-Banks, M.D. 1984Ezra B. Riber, M.D. 1984Hobart K. Richey, M.D. 1983William S. Sheils, Jr., M.D. 1983Mark F. Sheridan, M.D. 1987Lee B. Smith, M.D., J.D. 1982Nina K. Smith, M.D. 1981Stephen C. Smith, M.D. 1981James F. Spears, M.D. 1987Ron D. Stollings, M.D. 1982Katherine M. Stone, M.D. 1982Mark A. Studeny, M.D. 1986Thomas B. Styer, M.D. 1982Melody A. Swavely, M.D. 1988Jeffrey N. Thaxton, M.D. 1992Larry W. Watson, M.D. 1986Samuel D. Wellman, M.D. 1983Curtis A. Winter, M.D. 1982Jimmy V. Wolfe, M.D. 1984Kevin W. Yingling, M.D. 1985Elaine M. Young, M.D. 1986Sandra L. Zahradka, M.D. 1989W. Matthew Zban, M.D. 1989

Through June 30, 2006, the following alumni joined the association as Lifetime Members.

Name Class YearClark D. Adkins, M.D. 1989LouGene Bartram, M.D. 1983Michael E. Beane, M.D. 1996Jeffrey B. Betts, M.D. 1991Kimberly A. Burgess, M.D. 1992Samuel E. Carroll, M.D. 1997P. Mitchell Charles, M.D. 1988Amy L. Conley, M.D. 1998Paul R. Durst, M.D. 1984Stephen C. Edwards, M.D. 1987Joseph E. Evans, M.D. 1982J. Patrick Fouts, M.D. 1998Bijan J. Goodarzi, M.D. 1983Robert B. Gray, M.D. 1999Darlene Y. Gruetter, M.D. 1987Crystal L. Gue, M.D. 1990Garrie J. Haas, M.D. 1983Lee C. Haikal, M.D. 1994William H. Haney, M.D. 1986Robert A. Hess, M.D. 1986Eric S. Hopkins, M.D. 1998F. Scott Hunter, M.D. 1981Eric W. Janssen, M.D. 1990John W. Kessel, M.D. 1990Joanne M. Lebow, M.D. 1990Dawn L. MacFarland, M.D. 1996James C. McCabe, M.D. 1988Scott E. Miller, M.D. 1986Manuel E. Molina, M.D. 1987Gabrielle F. Morris, M.D. 1990Stephen F. Morris, M.D. 1981Kimberly A. Oxley, M.D. 1994Robert C. Pennington, M.D. 1990Steven Pribanich III, MD 1991Daniel B. Ray, M.D. 1983Charlotte A. Rhee, M.D. 1991Bradley J. Richardson, M.D. 1993Valerie L. Richey-Klein, M.D. 1989Monica L. Richey-Walker, M.D. 1986Rhonda Scites Ross, M.D. 1994Daniel W. Russell, M.D. 1990Kevin S. Smith, M.D. 1986Anna M. Suray, M.D. 1991Timothy B. Tabor, M.D. 1992John F. Toney, M.D. 1981

Jack M. Trainor, M.D. 1996Donald H. Trainor, Jr., M.D. 1986Carrie A. Twedt, M.D. 1996Paulette S. Wehner, M.D. 1989William A. Welton III, M.D. 1991Jeffrey W. Whightsel, M.D. 1984William N. White II, M.D. 1989Myra L. Wilkerson, M.D. 1994Joanne R. Wunderlich, M.D. 1993

Annual MembersR. Brian Boster, M.D., 1989Michelle R. Burdette, M.D., 1990Ryan R. Cicenas, M.D., 2000Jodi M. Cisco, M.D., 1997Ronald DeAndrade, Jr., M.D., 1983Durwood F. Gandee, M.D., 1983Jeffry T. Gee, M.D., 1996Dwight C. Groves, M.D., 1981Glenn A. Harper, M.D., 1995Christopher E. Hayner, M.D., 1987Becki S. Hill, M.D., 1994James T. Holbrook, M.D., 1987Edwin J. Humphrey, M.D., 1986David J. Hunt, M.D., 1995Michael A. Istfan, M.D., 1984Kim M. Jordan-DeAndrade, M.D., 1982Joseph L. Joyce, M.D., 1997Devin A. King, M.D., 1999Kenneth K. Kline, M.D., 1982Loren J. Ledford, M.D., 1994Cheri Yost Lindberg, M.D., 1996Kathleen E. Lucas, M.D., 1984Joan A. Lynch, M.D., 1988G. Marshall Lyon III, M.D., 1994Mary L. Marcuzzi, M.D., 1997Lisa R. Maselli, M.D., 1996Reginald J. McClung, M.D., 1983Danny J. Meadows, M.D., 1999Perry Meadows, M.D., 1984Mario R. Morenas, M.D, 1995Michael J. Nerenberg, M.D., 1985Joseph W. Poe, M.D., 1996Jerome Puryear, Jr., M.D., 1997Andrew B. Roberts, M.D., 1997Mitsuko P. Shannon, M.D., 1988Sanjeev S. Sharma, M.D., 1993Friday G. Simpson, M.D., 1991Mark S. Talbert, M.D., 1999Ellen A. Thompson, M.D., 1996James E. Tomblin II, M.D., 1986Misty K. Trent-Strow, M.D., 2000Barbara G. Wells, M.D., 1996

Associate MembersMs. Karen S. Bailey, FNPDr. Oscar C. EstalillaDr. John A. HuntDr. Rajiv K. JainDr. Michael R. MooreDr. John A. Parker, Jr.Dr. David L. PorterDr. Gary O. RankinDr. Gilbert A. Ratcliff, Jr.Dr. R. Arturo RoaDr. Asma SafderDr. Phillip R. StevensDr. Harry K. TweelDr. S. Kenneth Wolfe

Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy in this report, but errors or omissions may have occured. Please bring these to the attention of the Development Office at 304/691-1711 or toll-free 877/691-1600 extension 1711.

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Thanks to many of our donors who have given $1,000 to the “Take a Seat Campaign,” the School of Medicine’s Educational Technology Fund is now endowed and has allowed David N. Bailey, Assistant Dean, Continuing Medical Education, to implement a continuing medical education database development upgrade. The next project is enhancement of the document camera on the podium in the Harless Auditorium using the funds from the endowment.

There are still seats available and we ask you to join others from the Marshall “family” in taking a seat in the Harless Auditorium. When you make your pledge, the school will inscribe a brass plaque to be placed on the back of a seat. It’s a great way to recognize a graduate, remember or honor a loved one, and show your support for the School of Medicine.

Your generous gift will enable the School of Medicine to maintain and enhance its cutting-edge technological support for health sciences education.

Remember, your gift of $1,000 may be paid over as many as three years and is tax deductible. For more information on the “Take a Seat Campaign,” please call 304/691-1711 or toll-free at 877/691-1600.

Take a Seat Campaign

WAYS TO GIVESchool of Medicine

Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Cowell remember others through Take A Seat Campaign

Dr. Dan Cowell feels a special sort of satisfaction and consolation when entering the Harless Auditorium at the School of Medicine. Over the past few years, he has purchased four auditorium seats as part of the Take A Seat Campaign, a $1,000 naming opportunity that provides resources to maintain and upgrade technology in the Harless Auditorium. “I was initially attracted to the Take A Seat Campaign when my wife, Diana, and I felt we needed to do something for our infant son, Joseph, who died in 1973,” Cowell said. “I thought it would be comforting to be able to sit in the row facing the plaque


and see his name memorialized.” The Cowells followed with a chair and plaque to remember Diana’s deceased sister, Mary Suzanne Hamilton. “An uncounted number of people pass through the world without much recognition of their existence,” Cowell said. “Mary was mentally retarded, and we thought it was important to recognize her in this way.” The next chair was a graduation gift in honor of their son, Dana, who graduated from West Virginia University in 2006. This was followed by a fourth chair in memory of Diana’s mother, Grace Hamilton. Diana wished to see her mother’s name on a plaque, to honor her beautiful mother’s intelligence and grace after losing her to a twenty year struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. “The Take A Seat Campaign is an excellent way to support the School of Medicine”, Cowell said. “The School stands to make $210,000 from this one idea. I am pleased that we bought the four seats. When I sit behind the names, I feel good about it and about the people they honor.”

began in 1998 to help generate funds to enhance medical education and provide upgrades to the technology in the Harless Auditorium. The auditorium has 210 seats and 84 have been sold. Donors are encouraged to draft their sentiment for the brass plaque that is displayed on the back of the purchased seat.

The Take A Seat Campaign

Cowell also established the Daniel J. and Theresa R. Cowell Scholarship for a deserving medical student in honor of his parents. “They were very hard-working people,” Cowell said. “My father was a self taught man who did not go past the third grade and my mother taught school for 42 years. I felt it would be enormously pleasing to both of them, and very meaningful to me, to honor them in this way.” Cowell is a part-time professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine and senior associate dean for graduate medical education. He came to the School of Medicine in 1994 and served as chair of his department for eight years before going part-time. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, the New Jersey College of Medicine and Georgetown University. Diana Cowell is a full-time social worker with Hospice of Huntington.

Picture Left: Dr. Joseph & Omayma Touma share an evening with their scholarship recipients and guests. (L to R) Cindy Warren, Assistant Dean for Admissions, Rita M. Williams, MSI, Miya Willis, George C. Willis, MSIV, Amirah L. Shareef, MSIII, Dr. Omayma T. Touma, Linda S. Holmes, Director, Development and Alumni Association, and Dr. Joseph B. Touma. Picture Above: Dr. Joseph Touma with two of the Touma scholarship recipients - Tamika D.S. Latta, MSII, and Rita H. Harwarny, MSI.

When you give money or stock for a charitable gift annuity with the Marshall University Foundation, we give you back annual payments for the rest of your life. Too good to be true? Seems like it, but true nonetheless. And many of our friends are taking advantage of this opportunity.

Why does the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine promote charitable gift annuities? To help our physicians and friends who want to make larger gifts, but can’t afford to reduce their cash flow. Also, it helps our donors who are planning to provide a bequest make the gift now so they can take advantage of the income tax charitable deduction. And for older donors, an annuity may actually provide a larger payout from the asset than they might otherwise receive.

A deferred payment charitable gift annuity works well for younger donors who want to give to the School of Medicine and, at the same time, supplement their retirement programs. For example, the donor would designate a gift, for example $10,000, for a gift annuity which would be “programmed” to begin payments at retirement age - the longer the deferral period,

the higher the annual payment. Even though the donor will not receive payments from the annuity for several years, an income tax charitable deduction is available for the year in which the gift is made.

By careful management, the Foundation is able not only to make the scheduled annuity payments, but to have enough left over to help us carry forward our mission. In other words, these annuities benefit the donors and the School of Medicine.

Our gift annuity program is loaded with many benefits, and we want you to know about these. For more information, please call Dr. Lynne S. Mayer, Associate Vice President for Development, at 304.696.2239. She will be happy to send you a confidential report showing you how a gift annuity can benefit you.

Giving back to our donors

Sample of OurOne-Life Annuity RatesAge Rate65 . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.0%70 . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.5%75 . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1%80 . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.0%85 . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.5%90 & Over . . . . . 11.3%Two-life rates available.

Donations may be made to the School of Medicine greatest needs or to any of its departments or programs. The support may be unrestricted or specifically limited as to it use. Gifts are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by IRS regulations.

Ways to give:Cash gifts to the Marshall University Foundations, Inc.Gifts of stocks or other securitiesGifts in kind of real or personal propertyDeferred gifts, such as wills, bequests and trustsNaming the School of Medicine as a beneficiary of life insurance or individual retirement accountsPledges of future giftsEndowmentsTangible items such as art, antiques or booksEstate planning Gifts may be designated for:Greatest needsGeneral Scholarships (endowed and expendable)Support for researchSupport for professorships and fellowshipsEquipment purchases and other needsAnnual lecturesSpecial programTake A Seat Campaign

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Named endowments in memory or honor of an individual, family, group or organization can be established with a minimum gift of $15,000. The contributions are invested by the Marshall University Foundation Inc., and earnings are available annually for the purpose designated by the donor. Endowments may support scholarships, lectures, facilities, faculty development or other programs.

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