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November 28, 2008                                                                                               Issue 11

Division of Institutional Advancement  Office of Alumni Affairs  Office of Development  Office of Marketing & Communications The HLC approved the continued accreditation of Rosalind Franklin University through 2018-2019. The AAHC addresses the health workforce challenge. The annual Holiday Craft Fair opens on Wednesday, Dec. 3. CMS students volunteer in international clinics. DPT students learn and serve at new Neuro Clinic. Nancy-Sloane Rivera earns national conference award.   On Oct. 17-19, SNMA students hosted a regional conference. “Impressions in Watercolor V” exhibit opened on Nov. 21.   On Nov. 22, students celebrated the annual Diwali cultural celebration.                                             Walt Ulbricht  Executive Director  Medardo Jurado  Office Coordinator  Office of Marketing & Communications  Rosalind Franklin University of   Medicine and Science  3333 Green Bay Road  North Chicago, IL 60064  walter.ulbricht@rosalindfranklin.edu  Phone:  (847) 578-8848  Fax:  (847) 578-8643  LIFE IN DISCOVERY

Special Announcements and Features The Board of Trustees for the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) approved the continued accreditation of Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFUMS) on October 29, 2008. Click here to see the University news release. On Oct. 31, the Associated Press reported that the rate of new diabetes cases doubled in the United States in the past 10 years. Click here to learn more. On Nov. 10, the Association of Academic Health Centers issued a national news release on the urgency on the new administration and U.S. Congress to meet the challenge of the health workforce crisis. Click here to see it. The 22nd Annual Holiday Craft Fair will be held Wednesday, Dec, 3 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., including more than 20 vendors. Free and open to the public. Click here to see the flyer.     University In the News – National, Regional     and Local In the November 1 issue of Podiatry Today, Stephanie Wu, DPM, MS, of the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, commented in the article “What You Should Know About Starting a Wound Care Clinic.” Click here to read it.   In the October 27 issue of Today in OT, Rosanne Thomas, PT, PhD, Department of Physical Therapy, was quoted in a story on the interdisciplinary approach of OT, PT and SLP. Click here to see it. On Sunday, November 16, the Chicago Tribune featured Scholl College faculty member, Dr. Stephanie Wu in the news story “Putting Your Best Foot Forward.” Click here to see it. On Nov. 4, the Chicago Tribune reported that former Chicago alderman Edward R. Vrdolyak, pleaded guilty to share an illegal $1.5 million real estate kickback from the sale of the former Scholl College property in downtown Chicago with former RFUMS board of trustee Stuart Levine. Click here to read more about it. The November issue of Chicago Hospital News featured the new master of science in Psychology: Clinical Counseling program in the College of Health Professions. Click here to see it.      University Feature Stories The Chicago Medical School Alumni Association bestowed one of its Distinguished Alumnus Award to David S. Boyer, MD ’72, at its 2008 annual Alumni Reunion reception. Dr. Boyer is a nationally recognized ophthalmologist based in Southern California. Click here to read it. CMS students volunteer during the summer in international clinics and hospitals, transforming their own lives as future physicians. Click here to see the              feature story. DPT students learn from and serve local residents at a new Neuro Clinic sponsored by the College of Health Professions. Click here to learn more about it. CLEAR faculty member, Nancy Sloane-Rivera, APRN, CWON, earns national conference award. Click here to read more about it. On October 17-19 Rosalind Franklin University hosted the regional conference of the Student National Medical Association. Click here to see the news release. Click here to see selected photos of the event.    Rosalind Franklin University announces recent community grants and gifts. Click here to see more information.      Campus Events and Community Outreach On November 14, the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, hosted a a symposium “Diabetes Mellitus: Diagnosis, Treatment and Complications.” Click here to see photos taken by Sandra Mesrine of the keynote address given by Michael Sarras, PhD, and the visiting guests.   On Nov. 11, Rosalind Franklin University held a Veterans Day ceremony in Rhoades Auditorium. Click here to see photos taken by Sandra Mesrine. On Nov. 21, the Scholl College Feet First Museum, in partnership with the Lakes Region Watercolor Guild, opened a new art exhibit, “Impressions in Watercolor V.” Click here to see photos taken Sandra Mesrine of the exhibit opening. Click here to see the prize-winning paintings. On Nov. 22, the annual Diwali cultural celebration of music, dance and food was held on campus. One of the biggest and joyous festivals of Hindus in India, Deepawali or Diwali, is celebrated for five continuous days with the third day being celebrated as the Festival of Lights. Click here to see selected photos of this special event sponsored by the University’s South Asian Medical Association taken by DuWayne Brooks and Rebecca Durkin.     Alumni News and Events Todd Derksen, DPM ‘05,was profiled in the Nov. 3 Appleton, WI Post-Crescent newspaper.   George A. Kramer, MD ’85, was profiled in the Nov. 2 Atlanta Constitution newspaper. Mitchel S. Carter, MD, FACS ’79, was featured in the November New Jersey monthly magazine. Sherri Golebiowski, BS, PT ’99, described her goal in starting the Little Heroes children’s rehabilitation clinic on Oct. 24 in the Lake County News-Sun. Marc Gautreau, MD ’95, was featured in the November Worchester, MA Business Journal.

 

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October 31, 2008                                                                                                 Issue 10

Division of Institutional Advancement  Office of Alumni Affairs  Office of Development  Office of Marketing & Communications The October issue of the AAMC’s Academic Medicine featured the RFUMS art exhibition “The Fine Arts Examines the Medical Arts.” The October issue of the APMA News published a story on the Toepp-Neuhoff family, four generations of Scholl College graduates. Podiatry Today, in its October issue, quoted Dr. Terence Albright, dean of the Scholl College, on the national healthcare professional shortage. WGN-TV featured Janice Gilden, MD, of the Chicago Medical School in her work at Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center. The Lake County News-Sun published a story on the use of high-tech audience response devices at the 2008 University Mini-Medical School. Graphic designer Ray Narbone completed his first Chicago marathon. Scholl College students provided their annual support for the Chicago Marathon.   More than 240 University faculty, staff and students participated in the 2008 Breast Cancer Walk.   The 2008 CMS Alumni Reunion took place October 17-19.   Carlos F. Smith, DPM ’94, is the new president of the National Podiatric Medical Association.          Walt Ulbricht  Executive Director  Medardo Jurado  Office Coordinator  Office of Marketing & Communications  Rosalind Franklin University of   Medicine and Science  3333 Green Bay Road  North Chicago, IL 60064  walter.ulbricht@rosalindfranklin.edu  Phone:  (847) 578-8848  Fax:  (847) 578-8643  LIFE IN DISCOVERY

Special Announcements and Features The Operations Division of the Emergency Evacuation Team conducted a campus alert drill on October 23 for all RFUMS faculty, staff and students. Click here to see a letter from Dan Esta, Associate Vice President of Operations, about this special drill. Click here to see photos of the evacuation taken by Medardo Jurado.   The American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) reports that U.S. medical schools continue to expand enrollment to meet the nation’s increasing demand for physicians, including a 10 percent increase in Latino first-year medical students.     University In the News – National, Regional     and  Local The October issue of Academic Medicine, published by the AAMC, featured on its front cover one of the paintings in the University’s current “Fine Arts Examine the Medical Arts” exhibit and included a one-page description of it.    The October issue of the APMA News, published by the American Podiatric Medical Association, featured a two-page story on the Toepp-Neuhoff family, boasting four generations of Scholl College graduates.   In the October issue of Podiatry Today, Terence B. Albright, DPM, dean of the Dr. William M. School College of Podiatric Medicine, stated his views on the need to increase both the number of DPMs and minority graduates to address a national healthcare shortage.     A recent article in Psychological Reports ranked the nation’s graduate programs in psychology based on the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) scores for 1997-2005.  The Psychology Department at Rosalind Franklin University was ranked 26th among 207 clinical doctoral programs in the United States and Canada, ahead of the University of Virginia, Yale University and University of Southern California.   On October 12, the Baltimore Sun interviewed CMS faculty member Lise Eliot, PhD, in an article on single-sex education for middle-school boys.    On October 6, Crain’s Chicago Business featured Mrs. Ruth Rothstein, chair of the RFUMS Board of Trustees, in her leadership role as the former president and CEO of Mount Sinai Hospital and chief of the Cook County Bureau of Health Services.   On October 17, WGN-TV featured Janice Gilden, MD, CMS, in her work at Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center in assisting patients of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. Click here to see the two-minute video news clip.   On October 6, the Lake County News-Sun published a feature story on the first-time use of Turning Technologies audience response devices by community audiences at the 2008  Mini-Medical School.    On October 23, the Chicago Tribune included an obituary on Herbert M. Rubinstein, MD, former faculty member in the Chicago Medical School.     University Feature Stories Physical Therapy graduate, Rick Hartman ‘98, designs a patient-centered career and launches his own clinic.     Graphic designer Ray Narbone trained for five months and completed his first Chicago Marathon race on October 12 with 33,000 other runners.    Campus Events and Community Outreach On October 1, the 2008 Summer Research Fellows Poster Session was held. Click here to see the winners from CMS and the Scholl College. Click here to see selected photos taken by Sandra Mesrine.      On October 2, Dr. K. Michael Welch, RFUMS President and CEO, joined attendees to celebrate the grand opening of the new Matthews – University Bookstore under the management of Marty Granfield. Click here to see photos taken by Sandra Mesrine.       On October 7, the 2008 Mini-Medical School program opened with presentations given by Dr. Welch on “Brain Attack: Profile, Prevention and Treatment of Stroke” and by Dr. Janice Gilden on “Blood Sugar Blues: How to Best Manage Your Diabetes.” Approximately 350 community residents attended the four-week program. Click here to see selected photos taken by Sandra Mesrine.    On October 12, Scholl College students provided volunteer services for the Chicago Marathon in which more than 33,000 runners participated. Click here to see photos taken by Scholl College student Samuel Myers.   On October 22, more than 240 University faculty, staff and students participated in the 2008 Breast Cancer Walk, raising $1700 for the Chicagoland Susan G. Komen Foundation. Click here to see photos of participants taken by Sandra Mesrine.     Alumni News and Events The 2008 CMS Alumni Reunion was held on October 17-19 in Chicago and here on the University campus, drawing 130 graduates and guests. Click here to see selected photos of the special event.    Kimberly Eickmeier, DPM ’92, is the newly appointed president of the American Association for Women Podiatrists (AAWP).  Muriel Hawkins, BS ’75 in Radiological Sciences from the College of Health Professions, was celebrated by the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh for her campus leadership in promoting diversity.   Phillip Morreale, DPM ’84, was featured in the October 12 Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier  Iowa newspaper. Carlos F. Smith, DPM ’94, is the newly elected President of the National Podiatric Medical Association. Wendy Stinson, DPM ’91, was featured in the October 17 New Jersey Jewish Standard newspaper for her interview on the New Jersey TV Network.    Joseph R. Danna, MD ’78, FACEP, was selected by Provena St. Mary’s Foundation of Kankakee, IL as the 2008 Physician of the Year.

 

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September 30, 2008                                                                                               Issue 9

Division of Institutional Advancement  Office of Alumni Affairs  Office of Development  Office of Marketing & Communications The September issue of the APMA News featured the RFUMS art exhibition “The Fine Arts Explores the Medical Arts.” Medical students Derek Ailes (CMS), left, and Daniel Orjuela, right, work to comfort and stabilize their patient, played by fourth-year medical resident Rawnie Ruegner in the Fresno Bee. Frank C. Toepp, III, DPM ’52 (left), Kathleen Toepp Neuhoff, DPM, ’93 (center) and Carolyn Neuhoff, DPM, ’07 (right) represent three out of four generations of Scholl College graduates in their family. David and Beverly Klintworth donated the painting “The Gift” by Ken Dewaard to Rosalind Franklin University on August 25, 2008. RFUMS students had their first encounter with cadavers in the Dr. John J. Sheinin Gross Anatomy Laboratory, August 25. Scholl College students attended the annual Clerkship and Residency Faire held on Friday, September 12.                                               Walt Ulbricht  Executive Director  Medardo Jurado  Office Coordinator  Office of Marketing & Communications  Rosalind Franklin University of   Medicine and Science  3333 Green Bay Road  North Chicago, IL 60064  walter.ulbricht@rosalindfranklin.edu  Phone:  (847) 578-8848  Fax:  (847) 578-8643  LIFE IN DISCOVERY

Special Announcements and Features The 2008 RFUMS Campus Security Report is available and can be viewed online.   Faculty, staff and students – and their families and friends – may attend the 2008 Mini Medical School on October 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 7:00-9:00 pm. Call 847-578-3200 for reservations today.  A new series of campus exterior photos were recently taken. Click here to view them or share them with others.    University In the News – National, Regional     and  Local The September 10 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published the enrollment size of 108 medical schools across the nation. The Chicago Medical School with its enrollment of 755 students was listed 18th among both public and private medical schools and seventh among private institutions. Click here to see the complete listing.   The American Podiatric Medicine Association (APMA) News published a feature story on the RFUMS art exhibit “The Fine Arts Explores the Medical Arts.” It has a national circulation of 12,000.    The Fresno Bee of Fresno, California published a feature story on September 21 about fourth-year CMS student Derek Ailes, who received medical training in Yosemite National Park for injured hikers.    The September issue of Chicago Hospital News published a story on the cocaine addiction research of Dr. Marina Wolf.   The Summer 2008 Lake Effects magazine for the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management published a feature story on the RFUMS Staff Leadership Certificate Program.   On September 13, The Lake County News-Sun published an article on a $49,000 grant received by the University from the Lake County Community Foundation to develop a free mobile health screening and referral clinic.    University News and Feature Stories Global Differences: A new HCAM course addresses cultural factors affecting healthcare.    The Scholl College boasts four generations of graduates in the South Bend, Indiana Toepp-Neuhoff family.    Campus Events and Community Outreach On August 25, David and Beverly Klintworth donated the painting “The Gift” by Ken Dewaard to Rosalind Franklin University. It is one of artworks featured in the “Fine Arts Examine the Medical Arts” special exhibit. The student subject in the painting, Lindsay Klintworth, DPT, is their daughter who graduated in June 2008. Click here to see the dedication photos taken by Mike Murphy.    On August 25, approximately 300 RFUMS students had their first encounter with cadavers in the Dr. John J. Sheinin Gross Anatomy Laboratory. Click here to see selected photos taken by Mike Murphy.     On August 29, Phillip Gianfortune, DPM, and Neil Horsley, DPM, Scholl College, provided free foot screenings to 44 patients at Chicago’s Hull House. They were joined by students Molly Meier and Pedro Zelaya.     On September 13, Karona Mason, DPM, Scholl College, and students Eunice Bello, Quinton Yeldell, Bennie Patmon, James Johnson, Adrienne Merriweather Winton, James Fullwood and Nneka Meka provided free footcare screenings for more than 30 people at the Chicago South Side YMCA.     On September 12-13, RFUMS hosted a workshop provided by David Kosson, PhD, Psychology, and Adelle Forth, PhD, Carleton University (Ottawa, Canada) “Assessing Psychopathy in Youth: Clinical and Forensic Applications of the Hare PCL:YV.” Participants included psychologists, psychiatrists and students from the U.S., Canada and New Zealand.  About 120 second and third-year Scholl College students attended the annual Clerkship and Residency Faire on  September 12 from 9:00-1:00 p.m. More than 40 hospitals and clinics participated. Click here to see a few selected photos taken by Sandra Mesrine.    Alumni News and Events On September 5, the Cleveland Jewish News announced that Fred C. Rothstein, MD '76, executive vice president of University Hospitals and president of University Hospitals Case Medical Center received the American Jewish Committee’s Richard H. Adler Community Leadership Award.     On September 9, the Auburn, New York The Citizen newspaper featured a profile Scholl College graduate, Daniel Thomas Smith, DPM '00.     On September 13, the Emporia, Kansas Gazette published a short feature story on Paul McDonald, MD '98.    On September 13, the Patriot Ledger newspaper of Quincy, Massachusetts published the appointment of James. E. Fanale, MD ’76, to the position of Vice President of Operations at Jordan Hospital in Plymouth, Massachusetts.   The RFUMS Office of Alumni Affairs is planning special events in October and November, including the 2008 CMS Alumni Reunion on October 17-19 in Chicago and on the RFUMS campus. Click here to see the alumni calendar.