| Issue No.12 — January 2018 | | Alumni Weekend Registration is in Full Swing! | | Early Bird Discounts Through February 28 | This winter, we are gearing up for another fun-filled Alumni Weekend (April 27–28)! I hope that you’ll join us back on campus this spring to celebrate. We are hard at work planning class parties, mentoring lunches, city tours, and more. If you have any questions about reunion or Alumni Weekend, please feel free to contact me.
Also, don't forget to like and follow us on Facebook in order to see the fun Throwback Thursday (#tbt) photos that we'll be posting leading up to Alumni Weekend. Head over to our Facebook page and enjoy some blasts from the past with us! | | On January 25, the Medical Alumni Association (MAA), in partnership with the Northwestern University Leadership Circle (NULC), was pleased to welcome medical alumni to our event in Washington, DC, where alumnus Boris D. Lushniak ’81, ’83 MD, MPH, dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Maryland, spoke regarding his experiences as the former (Acting) United States Surgeon General. The evening was graciously hosted by alumni Sirisha ’96 and Sridhar Durbhakula ’94, ’97 MD. Dr. Durbhakula is a member of the MAA Board of Directors and the NULC Washington, DC, Regional Board. Thank you to all who attended! | | Calling All Musicians | | for the Northwestern Medical Orchestra | Announcing an exciting new musical opportunity on the Chicago campus! The Northwestern Medical Orchestra begins its first season this February and will play a variety of classical and pops music. The orchestra will be composed of students, alumni, faculty, and staff from the Northwestern medical community. Rehearsals will begin on Tuesday, February 13. We welcome any orchestral musicians!
If you would like to learn more, please fill out a new member form by February 4. We will follow up after we hear from you.
To those who are unable to join the orchestra, we would like to help you engage with music in other ways. We are starting a Northwestern Medicine Musicians listserv so that musicians in our community can easily reach each other. If you would like to join the listserv, please fill out this form (you can remove yourself at any time).
Please join us in making music with members of the Northwestern medical community! Contact us with any questions.
| Ernest E. Ertmoed '79, '79 MD, is the recipient of the A. Raymond Eveloff Award for Clinical Excellence, awarded for excellence in patient care and dedicated leadership at the Springfield Clinic. The award recognizes those who “go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure the health and well-being of patients and continually strive for excellence in the delivery of healthcare. Candidates for the award have also demonstrated leadership in the community, the organization, and their medical specialties.” Dr. Ertmoed has served on the Board of Directors and numerous committees for the Springfield Clinic since joining their organization in 1987. Congratulations, Dr. Ertmoed!
| | Daphne E. Schneider, '99 MD, was recently accepted into The International Association of Healthcare Professionals with her upcoming publication in The Leading Physicians of the World. She is a physician in geriatrics serving patients in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Congratulations, Dr. Schneider!
| | Andrew M. Evens, MD, '03 GMEF, '04 MS, has been named associate director for Clinical Services at Rutgers Cancer Institute. Dr. Evens also will work as director of the Lymphoma Program in the Division of Blood Disorders at the institute. Most recently, he served as director of the Cancer Center at Tufts Medical Center and was on faculty at Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Evens is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for the Lymphoma Research Foundation. Congratulations, Dr. Evens!
| | Richard D. Zorowitz, MD, '81, '89 GMER, was named a 2017 Top Doctor in Washington, DC. He is a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician with the MedStar National Rehabilitation Network. Congratulations, Dr. Zorowitz!
| | Lynn M. Koehler, MD, '89 GMER, will practice in Homer Glen and Plainfield with DuPage Medical Group. She previously practiced with the group in Lockport. Congratulations, Dr. Koehler!
| | Michael Ujiki, '00 MD, '07 GMER, was named the Louis W. Biegler Chair of Surgery at NorthShore University Health System in Evanston. Dr. Ujiki is the vice chair of Surgery for Innovation and Program Development, chief of Gastrointestinal and General Surgery, director of Minimally Invasive Surgery, and director of Surgical Simulation. Congratulations, Dr. Ujiki!
Do you have news to share with us or know of an alumnus/a we should recognize in the newsletter? Post it on our Facebook page or email us at medalum@northwestern.edu.
| | | • | 2/8—BONITA SPRINGS, FL (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) Bonita Bay Club. Medical Alumni Brunch.
RSVP for the Bonita Springs Brunch. | | • | 2/21—NEW ORLEANS, LA (5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.) Manning's. Medical Alumni Get-Together.
RSVP for the New Orleans Get-Together. | | • | 3/7—PALO ALTO, CA (5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.) NOLA Restaurant & Bar. Medical Alumni Party.
RSVP for the Palo Alto Party. | | • | 3/8—SCOTTSDALE, AZ (5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.) La Locanda Ristorante Italiano. Medical Alumni Get-Together.
RSVP for the Scottsdale Get-Together. | | • | 3/10—MESA, AZ (1:05 p.m.) Sloan Park. Spring Training Game: Cubs vs. White Sox.
Just a few tickets remain!
Purchase Tickets for the Spring Training Game.
| | • | 3/20—SEATTLE, WA (Save the Date) Medical Alumni Get-Together.
More information coming in February! | | • | 4/28–29—CHICAGO, IL Alumni Weekend. We have lots of new and exciting programming planned this year! Join us for CME courses, city sightseeing, a spectacular all alumni celebration, class dinners, a Young Alumni Social, and more!
Register for Alumni Weekend.
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From the
Director's Desk: | Dear Alumni,
We hope your 2018 is off to a good start! We in Alumni Relations are busy planning some fabulous events for the winter. On January 25, we held an event in Washington, DC, for over 50 alumni, featuring Boris Lushniak ’81, ‘83 MD, MPH, dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Maryland, and former (Acting) United States Surgeon General. We also are planning activities in Naples, Florida, for February 8 and 9. If you have a winter home in the Naples area, please reach out to us so that we can confirm that we have your seasonal address on file.
Finally, Alumni Weekend (April 27–28) registration is open! We have plenty of events scheduled for all alumni, whether or not you are celebrating a milestone reunion. We are offering some great discounts for those who register before February 28, so please visit the "Alumni Weekend" portion of this newsletter for more information and a link to our website.
Please reach out to us with any questions that you may have, or if we can assist in any way.
Thank you, | | Did You Know? | | Alumni Weekend 2018 | Did you know that you can receive discounts on hotel rooms during Alumni Weekend? Discounted rates have been arranged at various local hotels just for you! Please mention “Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Alumni Weekend” when you make your reservation and call early to ensure availability. Rates are guaranteed until March 26, 2018, or until the room blocks sell out.
For a complete listing of participating hotels, visit the "Travel and Accommodations" portion of our website. See you in Chicago! | | The Medical Alumni Association has a YouTube channel! Watch and share clips from Alumni Weekend, Founders’ Day, Society Olympics, and more. Never miss a minute of what’s happening at your alma mater! | Have You Liked Us On
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