volume1issue1
2009
The newsletter for Case Western Reserve University
School of Medicine Alumni
White Coat Ceremony
The Class of 2012 received a formal welcome with
words of wisdom and inspiration as they entered
the medical community of scholars and healers.
Students, families, and friends convened at Severance Hall
and a former nuclear weapons plant engineer.
July 13, listening with reverence as Pamela B. Davis, M.D.,
Faculty members and distinguished alumni joined Dean Davis
Ph.D., dean of the School of Medicine, described the occasion’s
in distributing the coats. Among them was head of the Blackwell
significance. “This ceremony welcomes you into the community
Society, Elizabeth McKinley, M.D. ‘87, M.P.H., who delivered a
of physicians, adorns you with one of its most important
poignant speech regarding her personal lessons in compassion as a
symbols, and commits you to the profession’s contract with
physician, breast cancer survivor, and wife of a patient.
society,” said Dean Davis. “But it is only a beginning—you will
need to earn that white coat every day of your life.”
Dean Davis closed the ceremony, remarking on the 165-year
School of Medicine legacy the students are joining. “Whether
Dean Davis commented on the stunning academic credentials
you realize it fully or not, you have made a covenant with the
and talents of the incoming class. Collectively the group has
profession, with your teachers, and with your patients, to be the
published 46 papers, completed 43 posters or presentations
best doctor you can,” said Dean Davis. “We will help you, but
at national meetings, and conducted work in 16 countries.
the whole premise of our curriculum—the curriculum you have
Two students arrived with doctorates and 24 hold master’s
chosen—is that learning is inner-driven and lifelong.”
degrees. The Class also boasts 10 musicians, a nationally ranked
badminton player, a champion body builder, a mountain climber,
Best wishes to the Class of 2012 as they embark on their
exciting journey.
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A Letter from Dean Davis
Helping Students Find Their Path
We endeavor to attract the best and the brightest and guide them
We are working to improve how we communicate with you about
as they work to improve human health. As our School of Medicine
our exciting developments, but we also want to hear about your
alumni, you are among the elite. You are the medical leaders, the
unique paths. Tell us how you’ve built on the foundation you began at
research innovators, and the compassionate clinicians. You are
the School of Medicine. For our future physicians, these stories are
what our students aspire to be.
inspiring. As alumni, you are ambassadors with the power to influence
Our newest class is one of our finest. Students are attracted to
the reputation you helped us create and to our Western Reserve2
curriculum—a program that honors the legacy of those like the
late John L. “Jack” Caughey, Jr., M.D., who once said, “We can’t
teach you all you need to know to ply a trade, but we can teach
students, give them confidence to face the challenges of medicine,
and illuminate possibilities they may never have considered.
I look forward to hearing from you and to continuing to share
with you many reasons to be a proud alum!
Sincerely,
you how to teach yourself.”
We, too, must constantly strive to improve how we educate
students as an institution. Engaging in the activities of the Medical
Pamela B. Davis, M.D., Ph.D.
Alumni Association can allow you to influence the medical leaders
Dean, School of Medicine
of the future.
Vice President for Medical Affairs, Case Western Reserve University
A Letter from Dr. Ed Eigner
Immediate Past President,
Medical Alumni Board
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As a Western Reserve medical student, I was part of a new era—the
Moawad, M.D. ‘95, and Mirfee Ungier, M.D. ‘80.
Jack Caughey era. Aside from my marriage, being admitted to
With our Chairman Allen Roth, M.D. ‘83, and dedicated alumni
the School of Medicine was the greatest moment of my life. I
staff, we exceeded our medical annual fund goal for Fiscal Year
served as Medical Alumni Association Board President for the
2008. Abby Goulder Abelson, M.D. ‘79, led a committee to update
past two years during another new era—under the leadership of
our bylaws and improve the Board’s succession plans. Alison
Pamela Davis for the School of Medicine and Barbara Snyder for
Hall, Ph.D. ‘88, helped us bring the hundreds of Ph.D. students
the University. They are doing a remarkable job to position this
who spend their entire education program within the School of
institution for a positive and stable future.
Medicine, under the School’s alumni umbrella.
I’m proud to think of all the Board accomplished in these two
years. We increased our national presence, recruited six out-of-town
Board members, expanded our events, and made communications
It was my pleasure to represent you as president. I look forward
to my continued service as a Board member.
Sincerely,
a priority. Michael Sheahan, M.D. ‘69, was integral in launching
“Within3,” an exclusive networking website for School of Medicine
alumni and non-alumni faculty. We planned creative events all over
Edwin H. Eigner, M.D. ‘54
the country with our wonderful alumni staff, Committee Chair Heidi
Medical Alumni Association Board, Immediate Past President
Medical Alumni Association
Board Leadership
Class News and Notes
Norton J. Greenberger, M.D. ’59, President
Edwin H. Eigner, M.D. ’54, Immediate Past President
Michael D. Eppig, M.D. ’77, Secretary and
Nominating Committee Chair
Allen Roth, M.D. ’83, Annual Fund Committee Chair
JoAnn Manson, M.D. ’79, Awards Committee Chair
Michael Sheahan, M.D. ’69, Communications
Committee Chair
Heidi Moawad, M.D. ’95, Events Committee Chair
We’d love to hear from you—submit your Class News and Notes
to [email protected], call 800-315-4438, or mail to:
Case Western Reserve University
School of Medicine-Alumni Relations
10900 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106-4923
For a complete Medical Alumni Association Board list,
please visit http://casemed.case.edu/alummain/
alumni_board.cfm.
Class Reps help us keep in touch with their classmates and
gather news and notes. Reps living outside Northeast Ohio also
may serve as alumni event hosts. If your class does not have
a Class Rep and you would like to fill the role, please contact
the Medical Alumni Office at [email protected] or call
800-315-4438. The following classes do not have a class rep:
1956
1962
1965
1967
1968
1970
1972
1976
1978
1981
1982
1985
1991
1995
1996
1997
1998
2000
2001
2002
William L. Huffman, M.D. (Class Rep)
1944
Raymond N. Ferreri, M.D. (Class Rep)
Call for Class Representatives
1950
1951
1952
1953
1955
1943
2003
2005
2006
2007
1945
Scott Inkley, M.D. (Class Rep), is involved with University
Hospitals, a trustee of the Natural History Museum and the former
mayor of his village. He has five children, one of whom recently
died of ALS, 11 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
He enjoys traveling, reading about history, and driving his tractor.
1946
Robert M. Eiben, M.D. (Class Rep)
To share your news and notes, or to become a Class Rep, contact [email protected] or call 800-315-4438.
1947
William S. Haubrich, M.D. (Class Rep), and his wife Eila are
proud of their grandson, Erik Dworsky, who entered the Case
Western Reserve School of Medicine in August 2008. Haubrich
is a long-time class representative for 1947.
1948
Clement A. Furey, M.D. (Class Rep)
1949
60th Anniversary Reunion
October 22-24, 2009
Mary F. Hellerstein, M.D. (Class Rep)
Hugh J. Leslie, Jr., M.D. (Class Rep)
George G. Browning, M.D., and his wife Catherine celebrated
their 60th wedding anniversary in June 2008 with their children
and grandchildren. They regularly volunteer with Meals-on-Wheels,
visit their children in Louisville and Washington D.C., and travel.
Edward F. Morris, M.D., and his wife Eleanor (FPB ’45) enjoy
their retirement village in Tulsa, OK, and spend summers at their
Cape Cod home. Their sons are both Case Western Reserve School
of Medicine graduates, Ned ’87 and Chris ’85. Their granddaughter
Carrie is a Harvard graduate.
Get Connected,
Within3 and AlumNet
“Within3,”a special online medical community,
is now available to our School of Medicine
alumni. It allows you to connect with fellow
classmates, share personal
updates and milestones, and
keep current on medical
alumni events. Made possible
through the leadership of Medical Alumni
Association Board members Ed Eigner, M.D.,
Operation Doc Opera: 2008
immediate past president, and Michael Sheahan,
M.D., Communications Committee chair, the
site is supported by Within3 (www.within3.com).
The annual Doc Opera occurred Saturday,
“Thriller” through a song and dance parody
To join Within3, contact the School of
December 6 at Lakewood Auditorium,
about a GI-related procedure was one of the
Medicine alumni office at somalumni@case.
treating the audience to a spectacular variety
many highlights.
edu, or 216-368-2574, and provide your name,
show comprised of skits and song and dance
According to Anjuli Sinha ‘11, one of the
graduation year, and email address.
A separate online community is also available
numbers. More than 100 School of Medicine
show’s four co-directors, the best part is the
students exchanged their stethoscopes for
end result. “It’s a lot of work, but seeing it
to all Case Western Reserve University alumni
microphones, musical instruments, and
all come together in this awesome show and
called “AlumNet.” This site allows
dancing shoes to pull off the event. Each
knowing it’s for a good cause—that feels
you to connect to Case Western
song parody and skit is completely written,
really good,” says Sinha. “It makes it all
Reserve grads from any discipline
directed, and performed by the students.
worthwhile.”
around the world, and see who is
This year, the School of Medicine
Department of Alumni Relations hosted a
See more photos from Doc Opera at
www.docopera2008.com.
in your region. To access AlumNet,
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go to http://alumnet.case.edu.
reception for alumni, students and parents at
the venue prior to the show.
The evening is one of many fundraisers
the students hold throughout the year to
raise dollars for the Free Medical Clinic of
Greater Cleveland. This year’s Doc Opera
generated almost $10,000.
Preparation for the show began three
months ago when students submitted ideas
for skits and song-parodies. A tribute to the
25th Anniversary of Michael Jackson’s song
James R. Mincks, M.D., spent five years in the Army after medical
school. He opened a general surgery practice in Bloomfield, IA.
His first wife, Lois, died of lung cancer in 1980. He retired in 1990
for tropical living in Fort Meyers, FL, with his wife Kathie.
1954
55th Anniversary Reunion
October 22-24, 2009
James P. Farmer, M.D. (Class Rep)
1957
Robert E. Anderson, M.D. (Class Rep)
1958
Daniel T. Weidenthal, M.D. (Class Rep), and Judy celebrated their
50th wedding anniversary in June 2008. Dan led a successful 50th
Reunion in October 2008 with Vice-Chair Dick Fratianne and the
help of a robust 50th Reunion committee.
1959
50th Anniversary Reunion
October 22-24, 2009
Donald W. Junglas, M.D. (Class Rep)
Edward C. White, M.D. (Class Rep)
1960
Anthony A. Greco, M.D. (Class Rep), recently created the first
website devoted to a School of Medicine class. The Class of 1960
site includes a notable tribute to Jack Caughey, M.D. Visit http://
casemed.case.edu/alummain/class1960.
Michael McCoy, M.D. (Class Rep)
George W. Waylonis, M.D., is partially retired from his PM&R
practice in Columbus, OH, and spends winters in Naples,
FL. George and his wife Suzanne raise their eight-year-old
granddaughter. He would love to hear from his old friends and
plans to see them at the 50th Reunion in 2010.
1964
45th Anniversary Reunion
October 22-24, 2009
1966
Julie A. Clayman, M.D. (Class Rep)
Ewell G. Scott, M.D., F.A.C.P., was presented the American College
of Physicians’ Kentucky Chapter Laureate Award in September 2007.
It is the chapter’s highest award, honoring an individual with a history
of excellence and peer approval in internal medicine.
1969
1961
Martin I. Broder, M.D. (Class Rep)
40th Anniversary Reunion
October 22-24, 2009
Marc H. Lavietes, M.D. (Class Rep)
1963
1971
Allan A. Berggren, M.D. (Class Rep), just visited his fourth
and newest grandchild. He retired from his solo ENT practice in
Claremont, NH, in 2003 to enjoy kayaking, tennis, motorcycling,
watershed meetings and family. At the next reunion, he’ll tell you
about looking up his Vietnam medical colleague after 45 years.
Jeffrey L. Ponsky, M.D., F.A.C.S., spoke last April at the Case
Western Reserve School of Medicine Amici Medicinae event
on “Surgery of the Future.” He assumed the Oliver H. Payne
Professorship and Chair of the Department of Surgery at the School
of Medicine and is surgeon-in-chief at University Hospitals.
Meet Our New Medical Alumni
Association Board President
Norton Greenberger, M.D. ‘59
Education: A.B. – Yale University; M.D. – Case Western Reserve
School of Medicine.
Training: Residency at University Hospitals and Harvard
Medical School; fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital;
research fellowship with the U.S. Public Health Service with
NIH funding.
Research Focus: Gastroesophageal reflux disease, intestinal
absorption of iron, inflammatory bowel disease, alcoholic liver
disease, hepatitis C, and acute and chronic pancreatic disease.
Honors: The 2006 Julius Friedenwald Medal for Distinguished
We’re pleased to introduce you to your new Medical Alumni
Service from the American Gastroenterological Association
Association Board President. We sat down with Dr. Greenberger
(AGA), the highest honor the AGA bestows; numerous
to learn more about his goals and vision for the Board.
awards for outstanding teaching; Distinguished Alumnus of the
Year by Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine;
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What would you like to accomplish with the Board?
Honorary Alumni of the Year by the University of Kansas School
This School set me on a path to a rewarding career, and now it is
of Medicine.
time for me to give back—as John F. Kennedy once said, “Ask not
Affiliations: Dr. Greenberger is a clinical professor of medicine
what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your
at Harvard Medical School and a senior attending physician at
country.” I am looking forward to energizing our alumni about the
Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. He has authored or
accomplishments and needs of the School of Medicine. Especially
coauthored more than 240 publications and 23 text books. He is
in this difficult financial time, it is important to me to find support
a past president for the American Gastroenterological Association,
for scholarships for young medical students and general support for
American College of Physicians, American Professors of
our School.
Medicine, American Federation of Clinical Research (Midwestern
Are there any special initiatives you foresee?
Section), and Central Society for Clinical Research.
We will be enhancing the infrastructure of the Board with
some specific goals and strategies for engaging the alumni base.
For example, increasing communication with alumni remains
a top priority.
As an out-of-town Board President, how will you stay in touch?
When I took on the responsibility of Board President, I made a
commitment to be available as much as my predecessors. I am from
Cleveland, and I will go where and when I’m needed to support my
alumni staff, Board, and School.
1973
Mimi Lam, M.D. (Class Rep), wrote a 35th Reunion report,
including photos. It can be viewed at http://casemed.case.edu/
alummain/class_pages/Class1973/Class1973.cfm.
1974
35th Anniversary Reunion
October 22-24, 2009
Joanne A. Hempel, M.D. (Class Rep)
1975
Richard J. Koletsky, M.D. (Class Rep)
1977
A. Gus Kious, M.D., received the 2007 Physician Executive of
the Year Award from the national Medical Group Management
Association. Dr. Kious is president of Huron Hospital, a Cleveland
Clinic Hospital. He leads a medical group of 400 physicians and
more than 1,000 staff.
J. Philip Kuebler, M.D., Ph.D., received the Association of
Community Cancer Centers’ annual David King Community Clinical
Scientist Award in April 2008. Dr. Kuebler is medical director for
oncology research at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus,
OH, and is principal investigator of the Columbus Community
Oncology Program. Colorectal cancer research is his focus.
1979
30th Anniversary Reunion
October 22-24, 2009
1980
Kent Bottles, M.D. (Class Rep)
Andrew Berchuck, M.D., is president of the Society of
Gynecologic Oncologists. He is director of gynecologic cancer
research and professor of gynecologic oncology for the Department
of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Duke Comprehensive Cancer
Center. He received the Barbara Thomason Ovarian Cancer
Professorship in 2005 by the American Cancer Society.
1983
Marjorie L. Greenfield, M.D., recently released her new book,
The Working Woman’s Pregnancy Book. She authored Dr. Spock’s
Pregnancy Guide (2003) and has published many Web articles.
She is associate professor of reproductive biology at the Case
Western Reserve School of Medicine and University Hospitals and
director of education for Obstetrics and Gynecology.
1984
25th Anniversary Reunion
October 22-24, 2009
To share your news and notes, or to become a Class Rep, contact [email protected] or call 800-315-4438.
1986
Jeffery Paul Renston, M.D., was named president of the
Ohio Thoracic Society in January 2008. He specializes in pulmonary
and critical care medicine at University Suburban Health Center in
South Euclid, OH. Dr. Renston is assistant professor of medicine at
the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine.
Gregory A. Nemunaitis, M.D., was featured in the 2008 Cleveland
Magazine “Best Doctors” list. Dr. Nemunaitis is director of spinal
cord injury rehabilitation at MetroHealth Medical Center.
Brian N. Victoroff, M.D., was featured in the 2008 Cleveland
Magazine “Best Doctors” list. Dr. Victoroff is an orthpaedic surgeon
at University Hospitals.
1987
Elizabeth “Lissa” McKinley, M.D. (Class Rep), was named a
Laurel School Distinguished Alumna in 2008. She is a Case
Western Reserve Alumni Board member and serves as a School of
Medicine Academic Society dean, assistant professor of medicine
and biomedical ethics, and co-director of the Core Physician
Development Program. Dr. McKinley is a physician at MetroHealth
Medical Center.
Looking Back, 2008 Reunion Weekend
Alumni celebrating five to 75 year reunions
featuring dinner, dancing, and alumni
returned to campus October 2-4 to
awards. The honorees shared remarks about
reminisce with classmates, enjoy familiar
their careers and achievements during the
scenery, and learn about the exciting
Dean’s Breakfast on Saturday.
achievements of their contemporaries.
Alumni caught a glimpse of the future
It also was an opportunity to catch up on
with a tour of the Mt. Sinai Skills and
the new developments at the School of
Simulation Center, a lab that allows
Medicine and experience the expertise of
students to practice responding to a range of
current faculty members.
medical emergencies through computerized
Dean Davis recognized medical alumni
manikins. There were also opportunities to
volunteers, board members, and alumni
reception for medical alumni at the
go back in time with a tour of the Rock and
award winners at the Welcome Back
Cleveland Botanical Gardens. On Friday,
Roll Hall of Fame.
Gala, including:
brought together all attendees from across
photos and one last dance at the Dean’s
schools and class years at the historic
Farewell Reception held at the Ritz-Carlton.
Distinguished Alumnus
• James L. Phillips, M.D. ‘58 - Clifford J.
Weekend 2009, which will be October
mind, School of Medicine attendees
22 – 24. All classes ending in 4 or 9 will be
enjoyed a lecture and panel discussion
celebrating a special five-year reunion. If
on health care policy.
you are interested in participating in your
your support ensures the tradition and
prestige of the Case Western Reserve
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University School of Medicine for the
students of tomorrow.
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Susan O’Toole-Evans, M.D., was recently featured in Vero
Life Magazine, where she described her path from medical school
at Case Western Reserve as a “bent arrow” to her life in Florida
where she established her pediatrics practice. Dr. O’Toole-Evans
has two sons and a daughter. She is a devoted surfer and was
recently married on the beach.
1988
Ned A. Nafziger, M.D. (Class Rep)
2008 Reunion Giving Participation
1990
Michael R. Anderson, M.D., F.A.A.P., serves on the National
Commission on Children and Disasters and several committees
for the American Association of Pediatrics. He is vice president
and associate chief medical officer at University Hospitals,
a critical care specialist at Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital
and associate professor of pediatrics at Case Western Reserve
School of Medicine.
1992
Richard A. Prayson, M.D., won the 2008 Arthur Purdy Stout
Society of Surgical Pathologists of the United States and Canadian
Academy of Pathology prize, recognizing his achievements as a
young surgical pathologist. He is section head of neuropathology
at the Cleveland Clinic and recently published “Autopsy: Learning
from the Dead – A Cleveland Clinic Guide.”
Louis Deluca, M.D. (Class Rep), and his wife Christina
announced the birth of their baby girl, Giordina Sofia, in January
2008. Louis subsequently contacted his financial advisor who
informed him that he must greatly modify his retirement plans
through the year 2050.
1989
Sarah E. Friebert, M.D., was featured in the 2008 Cleveland
Magazine “Best Doctors” list. Dr. Friebert is director of the
Haslinger Family Pediatric Palliative Care Center at Akron
Children’s Hospital.
20th Anniversary Reunion
October 22-24, 2009
Class of 2003 3%
5
Class of 1998 7.5%
20
Class of 1938 16.5%
goal with 46 percent participation.
Class of 1943 22%
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for your generosity, and please know
Alumnus of the Year Award
Class of 1993 11.5%
giving campaign. The Class of 1953
total giving amount. Thank you all
• Stanton L. Gerson, M.D. - Honorary
Class of 1973 20.5%
who supported the 2008 reunion
Class of 1958, which had the greatest
Medical Alumni Board Service Award
Class of 1968 40%
Class of 1948 34.5%
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We want to thank all of our alumni
Class of 1963 36.5%
Thank You for Your
Reunion Giving!
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• John H. Kennell, M.D. - Special
Alumni Office at 216-368-2574.
Class of 1958 46.5%
Welcome Back Gala at the Silver Grille
Vogt M.D. ‘34 Alumni Service Award
class reunion committee, please contact the
Class of 1953 46.5%
Later, Dean Davis hosted a festive
Our appreciation also goes to the
• Michael S. Benninger, M.D. ‘83 -
Planning is already underway for Reunion
With the national election top of
came closest to their participation
Distinguished Alumnus
Class of 1988 22%
Adelbert Gym.
• Mark H. Knepper, M.D. ‘76, Ph.D. -
Reunion Weekend concluded with class
Class of 1983 32%
the Grand Classes Reunion Luncheon
Class of 1978 31.5%
The weekend kicked off with a private
1993
1994
15th Anniversary Reunion
October 22-24, 2009
1997
Anne Lyren, M.D., was featured in the 2008 Cleveland Magazine
“Best Doctors” list. She is director of the Rainbow Pediatric Ethics
Center at University Hospitals, the first center in the country devoted
to ethical responsibilities to children.
1999
10th Anniversary Reunion
October 22-24, 2009
2004
5th Anniversary Reunion
October 22-24, 2009
2008
Jessica Randa Goldstein, M.D. (Class Rep)
Joanna K. Grossman, M.D. (Class Rep)
alumni profile
Amy Louise Kuhn Feldstein, M.D. ‘31
Amy Louise Kuhn Feldstein, M.D., experienced a
While Dr. Feldstein believes many of these barriers have been
cultural transformation in our country, firsthand,
overcome, she understands the financial burden of medical school
as a 1931 School of Medicine graduate and
throughout her life as a physician.
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“In my day, 10 percent of the medical students were women
remains a challenge for many students. “I lived at home as a
student, which helped with the significant cost of medical school
at that time, but I think the expenses are even more daunting
today.”
and 10 percent were Jewish, and I was both of those,” says Dr.
When Dr. Feldstein decided to sell her home on 60 acres near
Feldstein. “I was impressed with what the School did for me—they
Manassas, Virginia, she donated her property to Case Western
made it possible for me as a woman to go to medical school, and
Reserve University to create a scholarship fund at the School of
I think I received a good education.”
Medicine through a charitable remainder trust. “If I was going to
After a one-year internship in Iowa, Dr. Feldstein moved to Virginia
make a contribution, I wanted it to support student tuition and help
with her husband, Marc Feldstein, an Adelbert College graduate.
those who need it most, students like me,” says Dr. Feldstein. In
She worked for the Washington D.C. Health Department for almost
doing so, Dr. Feldstein made a significant gift to the students without
10 years and later went into family medicine.
the tax burden she would have faced in selling the property.
“Things have come a long way,” comments Dr. Feldstein, recalling
“I’ve had a very good life,” says Dr. Feldstein. “Part of that was
the prejudice she witnessed from her practice. “I would refer black
my medical experience and the other was my marriage. I hope
patients to obstetricians and they wouldn’t take them—sometimes
my donation will help students find the same kind of satisfaction
because the building owners wouldn’t allow it.”
that I have had.”
In Memoriam
Sidney Katz, M.D. ’35, died in March 2008. He was assistant
clinical professor emeritus of anesthesiology at the Case Western
Reserve School of Medicine. Dr. Katz served in the U.S. Army during
World War II. He is survived by two sons and two grandchildren.
Earl F. Nation, M.D. ’35, died January 1, 2008. Dr. Nation was
elected president of the American Urological Association in 1978.
He wrote hundreds of essays about the history and culture of
medicine and a memoir of his Depression-era medical student years
appeared in the spring 2007 issue of The Pharos, the Alpha Omega
Alpha honor medical society journal.
Robert R. Richards, M.D. ’38, of Westlake, OH, died May 11,
2008. He was preceded in death by his wife Jean and son James.
He is survived by three children, six grandchildren, and six great
grandchildren.
Peter C. Castiglia, M.D. ’45, passed away July 27, 2008 at his
home in Clifton, NJ. He served as a U.S. Army captain in World War
II and was a staff president and chief of emergency room staff for
many years at Passaic General Hospital. He was predeceased by his
first wife of 30 years. He is survived by his second wife of 30 years,
the former Catherine Kate Sutphin, as well as five children, three
stepchildren, and 14 grandchildren.
Richard B. “Josh” Ewing, M.D. ’46, died February 24, 2008 in
Macon, GA. Dr. Ewing was World War II and Korean War veteran. He
was a diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology
and a past president of the Georgia Society of Dermatologists.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Ruthanna Patton Ewing.
Survivors include his wife, Eloise K. Ewing, two daughters, three
granddaughters, seven step-children, seven step-grandchildren, and
one step-great-grandchild.
Vernon D. Hacker, M.D. ’46, died November 30, 2007. Dr. Hacker
was a World War II Army Air Forces veteran. During his 37 years at
Euclid Hospital, he was chief of surgery and chief of staff. He was
president of the Cleveland Surgical Society. In retirement, he sang in
a barbershop chorus, taught students to build model airplanes, and
enjoyed discussions with fellow science professionals.
Talmadge R. Huston, M.D. ‘46, died May 17, 2008 in Upper
Sandusky, OH. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving as a medical
officer in Korea. He practiced medicine in Cary, OH, and Blanchard
Valley Hospital in Findlay, OH. He was an associate professor at
Marshall University’s medical school. He is survived by his wife
Lucille, two daughters, three grandchildren, and two brothers.
Herta Spencer-Laszlo, M.D. ‘46, died March 24, 2007. She was
a pioneer in human metabolism and nutrition. Born in Austria, she
escaped the Holocaust and immigrated to the United States in 1942.
She attended medical school a second time because her foreign
medical training was not recognized by the United States at that
time. At Montefiore Hospital in Bronx, NY, she collaborated with
her husband, Dr. Daniel Laszlo, to found the world’s first laboratory
dedicated to the study of metabolism in humans. She published
more than 250 scientific papers and numerous articles on the effects
of strontium-90, a major radioactive component of fallout from
the atomic bomb tests of the ‘40s and ‘50s. Her work in describing
mechanisms to rid the body of the deadly isotope saved lives years
later after the nuclear accident at Three Mile Island. She was chief of
the Metabolic Unit at Veterans Administration Hospital in Hines, IL,
and professor of medicine at Loyola University Medical School in
Chicago. Dr. Spencer helped define the metabolism of a number of
minerals in humans and became a world authority on osteoporosis,
Paget’s disease, and lead poisoning. She was a frequent lecturer and
consultant to the U.S. government. Dr. Spencer is survived by her
stepson, two nephews, a niece, and four step-grandchildren.
Garfield L. Suder, M.D. ’46, died June 24, 2007. Dr. Suder had
a 50-year career as a respected urologist. He served as an Army
doctor and was a founding member of the American Trauma Society.
Dr. Suder flew his own single-engine airplane, played trumpet,
fished, gardened and enjoyed ham radio. He is preceded in death by
his first wife, Betty Jane. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca, as well
as two children and two grandchildren.
Miltzo S. Tverberg, M.D. ’47, died January 10, 2008 in Northfield,
MN. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Laura, as well as seven
children and 11 grandchildren.
Irving Berke, M.D. ’49, died July 22, 2007. He attended Western
Reserve University through the U.S. Army and served in Korea. Dr.
Berke spent 13 years on active duty and 17 years in the reserves,
retiring as a full colonel. Following private practice in Youngstown,
OH, he moved to California. He was preceded in death by his first
wife, Ruth and his daughter Nancy, both of whom dealt with Multiple
Sclerosis. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Sears, and two children
and grandchildren.
student profile
Christina Shenko ‘09
Christina Shenko always felt certain she would
very affluent in the same day, it really changes your perspective
enjoy being a doctor. Fortunately after three
on the world.”
years of medical school she still feels this way,
but for different reasons than what originally
drew her to medicine.
Shenko entered the School of Medicine after receiving a B.S. in
biochemistry from Case Western Reserve University as a member
of the pre-professional scholars program. She credits the intensity
“I thought I would like the challenge of diagnosing and problem
with her classmates.
solving—putting together the pieces of each patient’s puzzle,”
“I know people in many different areas of practice and will be
Christina Shenko explains. “While I do find that interesting, I’ve
able to refer patients to them and draw on their expertise,” she
discovered the real challenge comes after the diagnosis—putting
says. “I think that will be a big help after school.”
together a treatment plan that will work for the patient and fit into
their lifestyle. That’s what I really find enjoyable.”
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of the medical school experience for the close bonds she has
Shenko, a Connecticut native, expects to return to the East
Coast with her fiancé to practice medicine.
As a recipient of an Amici Medicinae (Friends
of Medicine) Scholarship, which covers about
half of her tuition, Shenko is grateful that she
can worry less about student loans and focus
more on her career in family medicine.
“I love the variety of people you get to
meet and help in family medicine,” comments
Shenko. “When you find yourself treating a
person who is homeless and a person who is
Jerome R. Sheets, M.D. ’49, died June 28, 2008 after a career in
family practice in southeast Ohio. He is survived by his wife Jeanne
and seven children.
Chadwick F. Baxter, M.D. ’54, was a surgeon in Spokane, WA.
Michael B. Gregg, M.D. ’56, died July 28, 2008. He was an
epidemiologist credited with transforming the CDC’s Morbidity and
Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) into one of the nation’s leading
health care publications, accommodating the widening scope of
public health problems such as AIDS. Dr. Gregg was the editor from
1967 to 1988. He is survived by three daughters, two brothers, a
sister, seven grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Richard T. Duback, M.D. ’57, died February 19, 2008. Dr. Duback
received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University, trained
at Walter Reed Hospital, and served in the U.S. Army. He practiced
urology in Munich, Germany, before moving to California where he
joined the Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group as the sole urologist.
In retirement, he enjoyed travel and golf. He is survived by his wife
of 15 years, Louise, as well as four children from his first marriage
and 10 grandchildren.
Parrish W. Garver, M.D. ’58, died August 3, 2008. He served in the
U.S. Army and later joined his father’s private practice specializing in
allergy. Dr. Garver served as director and president for the Cleveland
Allergy Society, was a medical consultant to the Cleveland Police
Department, and developed the Academy of Medicine’s Allergy Hotline
to provide a daily pollen index to the public. He retired to Key Largo,
FL, with his late wife, Nora Whalen Garver. He is survived by two
sons, a daughter, three grandchildren, and his sister.
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Richard W. Mackey, M.D. ’60, died July 3, 2008 in San Diego,
CA. His primary practice was internal medicine and geriatrics. During
his 32 years with Kaiser Permanente in San Diego, Dr. Mackey
was instrumental in starting the alcohol clinic, the home healthcare
department, and the hospice program at the hospital. He retired in
1991 and travelled extensively. Dr. Mackey was predeceased by his
parents and a niece. He is survived by a sister and a niece.
Peter T. Cubberly, M.D. ’61, died in January 2008. He was an
assistant clinical professor of medicine at Case Western Reserve.
Dr. Cubberly was an integral member of the volunteer medical staff
at the Free Clinic of Greater Cleveland, devoting much of his time to
volunteering there.
Jules R. Lodish, M.D. ’71, died July 14, 2008 in Bethesda, MD.
Dr. Lodish created a nationally recognized hospice program while
serving as an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin’s
medical school. He was a fellow and staff physician at the National
Cancer Institute before joining a private practice and received the
1969 Roche Award for excellence in clinical medicine. He lived with
Lou Gehrig’s disease for nearly 15 years. Survivors include his wife,
Carolyn, as well as three children, his mother, two brothers, four
sisters, and two grandsons.
Patrick W. Pennock, M.D. ’74, died February 22, 2008 in San
Francisco, CA. He was a graduate of St. Ignatius High School,
John Carroll University and the Case Western Reserve School of
Medicine. He is survived by two brothers, two sisters, and several
nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
William R. Turk, M.D. ’76, died September 23, 2007. He was the
chief of the division of pediatric neurology at Nemours Children’s
Clinic in Jacksonville, FL; assistant professor of neurology at
the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine; and the director of the
Child Neurology Training Program at the Mayo Graduate School
of Education. He was nationally recognized for his expertise
in pediatric neurology and epilepsy and received fellowships,
grants, and awards from the NIH, Nemours Foundation, and Mayo
Foundation. Survivors include his wife, Margaret, as well as two
daughters, his mother, and two brothers.
Curtis W. Smith, M.D. ’77, died in July 2008. Dr. Smith was an
orthopaedic surgeon in Cleveland Heights and resided in Pepper
Pike, OH. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia, as well as two
children, his mother, and four siblings.
Bruce F. Goodman, M.D. ’79, died December 2, 2007. Dr.
Goodman was a popular internist. He is survived by his wife, Ellen,
as well as four children and two grandchildren.
Saroja Adusumilli, M.D. ’95, died March 3, 2007. Dr. Adusumilli
was assistant clinical professor of radiology at the University
of Michigan School of Medicine and associate director of the
department’s residency program. An expert on prostate imaging, her
research on multi-modality imaging of prostate cancer was funded
by the NIH. She published several papers in prestigious radiology
journals, edited scientific textbooks, and was voted Teacher of the
Year by her radiology residents in 2005 and 2006.
Calendar of Events
March 2009
Alumni and Friends Event –
Columbus Area
Date to be determined.
March 19, 2009 (Thursday)
Doctoral Fitting and
Match Day 2009
11:45 a.m. – Wolstein
Research Lobby
Join us for the exciting
Match Day gathering.
April 3 – 5, 2009
Second Look Weekend
Would you like to host a small
group for a Second Look
Weekend dinner at your
Northeast Ohio home? Please
contact Sheila Evensen at
216-368-3501. Dinners will take
place Saturday, April 4.
May 16, 2009 (Saturday)
Student Awards Ceremony
3:00 p.m. – Strosacker
Auditorium
Congratulate outstanding
members of the Class
of 2009 during our awards
and recognition ceremony.
May 17, 2009 (Sunday)
Commencement
11:15 a.m. – Severance Hall
Diploma Ceremony
Spring/Summer 2009
Alumni and Friends Event –
Guilford, Connecticut
Date to be determined.
June 2009
Alumni and Friends Event –
New York, NY
Date to be determined.
October 22-24, 2009
Reunion Weekend
Mark your calendars to return
to campus and reconnect with
fellow alumni.
May 15, 2009 (Friday)
School of Medicine Reception
for Ph.D. Graduates
4:30 p.m. – Biomedical Research
Building Lobby
Celebrate our newest group
of School of Medicine Ph.D.
graduates at this special
commencement weekend
reception hosted by Dean Davis
and the M.D. graduates.
10900 Euclid Avenue
February 27, 2009 (Friday)
Alumni and Friends Event –
San Francisco
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Four Seasons
Join us as we present Dr. Sanford
Markowitz and his quest to
develop better ways to detect
colon cancer risk.
Host: Joe Mandato, E.D.M. ‘04,
Managing Director of De Novo
Ventures
March 27, 2009 (Friday)
Dean Pamela B. Davis, M.D.,
Ph.D., Guest Speaker at the
City Club of Cleveland
Noon – City Club of Cleveland
To attend, contact the City Club
at 216-621-0082.
Cleveland, Ohio 44106-4923
To attend an event, or for more
information, please contact
Special Events at 216-368-3109.