March 2022 | Issue No. 59 |
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Alumni Weekend 2022 is Less Than a Month Away
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Have you signed up for Alumni Weekend (April 29–30) yet? Join us back on campus next month for our all-alumni celebration, Half Century Club and reunion class dinners, CME forums, campus tours, mentoring opportunities, Women in Medicine Tea, and much, much more.
Don't miss your chance to tee up and take advantage of our March registration promotion which ends at 11:59 p.m. CST on March 31! Register during the month of March and receive a special Northwestern golf ball and tee set. Golf balls and tees can be picked up at the Alumni Relations table in the Robert H. Lurie Medical Research Center during Alumni Weekend. Please note, golf balls and tees cannot be mailed. You must attend Alumni Weekend to receive the set.
Join the over 600 alumni and guests who have already signed up and register today!
Don’t forget to like and follow us on Facebook to see the fun Throwback Thursday (#tbt) photos that we're posting leading up to Alumni Weekend too.
Register today and come celebrate with us!
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COVID-19 Safety Notice: Please note that only fully vaccinated individuals are permitted to attend Alumni Weekend 2022. Visit our Alumni Weekend website for more details. |
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On March 28, in celebration of Women’s History Month, the Medical Alumni Association (MAA) and the Women in Medicine Subcommittee were pleased to host a webinar, Women’s Health and Aging, with Kara N. Goldman, MD, ’12 GMER, associate professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility), medical director of Fertility Preservation, and associate |
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Dear Alumni,
As we send this newsletter, we are only 29 days from Alumni Weekend! Some of our most popular programming is filling up fast so please make sure you sign up soon. We are planning so many activities for our alumni—Celebrate in Chicago, CME forums, mentoring activities, tours of the medical school, and our Women in Medicine Tea. Additionally, on Saturday, we are holding our class dinners, which is a great chance to reconnect with your classmates and a highlight of the weekend for our reunion classes. Please reach out with any questions, and we hope to see you April 29–30!
Thank you,
Babette
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program director for Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Dr. Goldman discussed how reproductive aging is having a tangible impact on women’s health as more women globally are delaying childbearing and, as medical interventions are increasing, the time women are living post-menopause. Dr. Goldman also discussed women’s health and aging from both research and clinical perspectives, providing novel insights into the mechanisms underlying this phenomenon, as well as current and emerging strategies to extend reproductive longevity.
Thank you to all who joined us! For more information on this topic, please contact us at medalum@northwestern.edu.
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Finding Balance and Building Trust |
Also in celebration of Women’s History Month, the MAA and the Women in Medicine (WIM) Subcommittee were pleased to once again host virtual yoga classes for women in medicine on March 4 and March 17. Yogis both seasoned and new joined WIM member and certified RYT-200 yoga teacher, Anjali Gupta ’91, ’94 MD, ’96 GMER, for these early morning sessions.
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These classes conclude our winter 2022 WIM Virtual Yoga Series. To stay connected with fellow women in medicine and learn more about other upcoming WIM events, join our WIM Facebook group and follow our WIM Instagram page. |
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Anjali Gupta ’91, ’94 MD, ’96 GMER |
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SNMA Virtual Alumni Panel |
On February 28, the Feinberg Student National Medical Association (SNMA) chapter hosted a virtual alumni panel to coincide with Black History Month. Leading up to the panel, SNMA featured the five panelists on their Instagram page: Ann L. Hightower ’83, ’85 MD; Charles S. Modlin ’83, ’87 MD; Sonja Boone, ’90 MD; Elmer "Lee" Washington ’88, ’90 MD; and MAA Board Inclusion and Allyship co-chair Darren E. Wethers, ’88 MD. Twenty current or prospective Feinberg students participated in the event, which focused on tools for surviving medical school, strategies for managing residencies, and career direction. The panelists stressed preparation, self-determination, career flexibility, and collective reliance as tools for success. Thank you to Ateh Fonteh, Chinyere Onwumere, and the officers of the Feinberg SNMA chapter for staging such a historic and informative program! |
MAA Digital Series:
Hosted by Joseph Gugenheim, ’72 MD |
“Wrigley and Comiskey: Chicago's Baseball Magnates” |
We’re thrilled to share with you the newest installment of the MAA digital series, from our fantastic host and historian, alum Joseph Gugenheim, ’72 MD!
Grab your peanuts and Cracker Jacks and join Dr. Gugenheim for a special Chicago baseball-themed episode in celebration of this year’s Opening Day on April 7. In this month’s presentation, Dr. Gugenheim explores the history behind two major players synonymous with American’s favorite pastime in the Windy City—Wrigley and Comiskey. Learn more about the history behind these famous individuals and their namesake ballparks. Fans of the Cubs, the White Sox, and the game itself will all enjoy this fun and informative presentation. Let’s play ball!
Dr. Gugenheim presents “Wrigley and Comiskey: Chicago's Baseball Magnates.”
Thank you, Dr. Gugenheim! |
COMING SOON: Join Dr. Gugenheim in May when our newsletter returns for the next installment of this alumni-beloved digital series. In the May episode, Dr. Gugenheim will present “Chicago's Lost Medical Schools.” Learn more about the history of the 30+ medical schools that have come and gone in the Chicago area over the years and discover fascinating facts about some of these institutions. |
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March Celebrations: Alumni Spotlight |
March 6 is Dentists' Day! In celebration of Dentists’ Day, we shine a spotlight on our Northwestern University Dental School graduates. With 107 years in existence, the Dental School produced some of the top dentists in the country and is a great source of pride for the Medical Alumni Association. Our esteemed dental alumni remain a vitally important part of the MAA. |
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March 30 is Doctors' Day! In celebration of Doctors’ Day, we shine a spotlight on our MD and GME alumni. Our medical school, residency, and fellowship alumni have made transformative contributions to medicine and the betterment of human health. Your work elevates the legacy of our medical school and inspires the next generation of physicians following in your footsteps. |
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Kudos, Future Alumni: Match Day 2022 |
Congratulations to all of our M4s who celebrated Match Day on Friday, March 18!
This year’s Match Day marks the first in-person Match since 2019, as well as the first Match Day held on campus in the Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center. Together, the students opened their envelopes to see where their medical careers would take them next. We invite you to watch the video and relive the magic with our students and their families at this exciting, momentous event.
Kudos to all. We're excited to watch your journeys unfold! 💜
Learn more about Match Day 2022 in the Feinberg News Center and view the full list of match results on our website. |
AOA 2022 Induction Ceremony |
AOA 2022 Student Inductees |
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On March 15, the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) medical honor society welcomed 43 new members comprised of students, trainees, alumni, and faculty into the Feinberg chapter on the basis of outstanding scholastic achievement and significant contributions made to the field of medicine. Marking Feinberg’s 118th class, AOA alumni inductees included Khalilah L. Gates, MD, ’10 GMEF; June M. McKoy, MD, MPH, JD, ’01 GMEF, ’05 LLM, ’10 MBA; and MAA Board president Edward S.H. Kim ’92, ’96 MD (pictured below, left to right). |
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Read more about the ceremony and the full list of inductees in the Feinberg News Center. Congratulations to all the new AOA members! |
Northwestern Medicine Magazine |
| • | “Sunsets, Sunrises, and Our Loved Ones”: MAA Board president Edward S.H. Kim ’92, ’96 MD, shares how our prior experiences shape our appreciation for the present and help us look toward future goals in the “Alumni President’s Message” | | • | Read a story of “Inclusion and Allyship” shared by NUPTHMS Board president Tasha Weatherspoon, ’98 MPT | | • | Read “Following in Dad’s Footsteps,” an interview with fellow alum David R. Sanderson ’55, ’58 MD, in which he shares how his father’s experience at Northwestern’s medical school in the 1920s and subsequent career shaped his own journey into the field of medicine | | • | In our “Alumni Profile” feature, learn more about Harold “Hal” Paz, MD, MS, ’85 GMER, ’86 GMER, who became the dean of the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1995, making him one of the youngest medical school deans in the US at just 40 years old | | • | Visit our “In Memoriam” section as we honor the lives and legacies of our alumni and dear friends, including the late Louis A. Simpson, a generous friend of Northwestern. The Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center is named in honor of Simpson and his wife, Kimberly Querrey. | | • | Explore the alumni “Progress Notes” to hear personal and professional updates from your fellow alumni | | • | And more! |
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Meet Your Feinberg Alumni Relations Staff |
It's our pleasure to introduce you to the newest member of our Alumni Relations team, our development assistant Emma Wittkowski.
Emma will be providing administrative support to the Alumni Relations team. She is a graduate of DePauw University and worked at DePauw as a student fundraiser, campus farm project manager, and a visual arts fellow. Fun Facts: Emma loves to swim and hopes to compete in an open water 5K this summer with her sister. She also is a trained oil painter and enjoys painting interior spaces, windows, and still lifes. |
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Emma loves to experiment with baking and cooking and tries to make one new thing a week. We are so happy to have Emma on our team, so please join us in welcoming her! |
Lean, Mean, Green Office Machine |
On March 9, your Feinberg Development and Alumni Relations office was awarded Northwestern’s Green Office Certification. The Green Office Program engages faculty and staff in the process of adopting environmental best practices in the workplace. The program offers guidance on conserving energy and water, reducing waste, and increasing awareness of sustainability and environmental justice on campus. The process empowers all staff and faculty to become green leaders, and its success is based on broad engagement and collective impact. Feinberg Development and Alumni Relations is proud to be doing our part to create a more sustainable work environment and support the future of both the medical school and the University. Kudos to all the members of our “Green Team” who led the charge on this office-wide certification! |
Khalilah L. Gates, MD, ’10 GMEF (pictured top, second from right); John E. Franklin, MD, ’15 MA (pictured bottom, second from right); and June M. McKoy, MD, MPH, JD, ’01 GMEF, ’05 LLM, ’10 MBA (pictured bottom right), were featured alongside fellow Northwestern physicians and Feinberg faculty in the Northwestern Medicine article “Making History.” The article celebrates Black physicians and scientists who are “challenging, changing, and writing history at Northwestern Medicine.” Dr. Gates is assistant dean of Medical Education and associate professor of Medicine (Pulmonary and Critical Care) and Medical Education. Dr. Franklin is associate dean for Diversity, Inclusion, and Student Support; chief of Addiction Psychiatry; and professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (Addiction Psychiatry), Medical Education, and Surgery (Organ Transplantation). Dr. McKoy is professor of Medicine (General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics), Medical Education, and Preventive Medicine. Congratulations to Drs. Gates, Franklin, and McKoy! |
Dennis R. Durbin, ’87 MD, MSCE, has been named president of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Dr. Durbin also serves as professor and vice chair for Research in the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Durbin was recruited to Nationwide Children’s to serve as the initial chief scientific officer in 2018, supporting the recruitment of over 40 new research-intensive faculty, creating the hospital’s first chief clinical research officer position, overseeing the construction of the hospital’s fourth dedicated research building, and contributing to the formation of Andelyn Biosciences, a spin-off contract development and manufacturing organization for cell and gene therapies. An internationally recognized injury epidemiologist with over two decades of experience in traffic safety research, his research has received awards from the Governor’s Highway Safety Association, the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Congratulations, Dr. Durbin! |
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Hannah King, ’18 DPT, ’19 PTR, is the recipient of the Early Career Award from the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy. This award recognizes individuals who show potential to make a lasting contribution to the field of neurologic physical therapy. As a residency-trained and board-certified clinician in neurologic physical therapy, Dr. King has continued to lead in the field outside of the clinic by serving as associated faculty in multiple courses at NUPT and by mentoring clinicians at her employer, through the neurologic residency, and through the Illinois Physical Therapy Association. Dr. King also is conducting research with fellow NUPT grad Stefani Cleaver, ’17 DPT, regarding disorders of consciousness in patients with traumatic brain injuries. Congratulations, Dr. King!
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Tiffany I. Leung ’04, ’08 MD, MPH, FACP, FAMIA, FEFIM, has been named scientific editor for JMIR Publications, an open access publisher of research in the field of digital health, including innovations in health care technologies, patient and caregiver education, participatory medicine, biomedical engineering, and medical informatics. Dr. Leung is a practicing telemedicine physician with US board certifications in Internal Medicine and Clinical Informatics. She also is a registered physician in the Netherlands. Dr. Leung is editor-in-chief of the Society of General Internal Medicine's (SGIM) monthly newsletter, SGIM Forum, co-chair of the Women in American Medical Informatics Association Steering Committee, and past chair of the American College of Physicians' Council of Early Career Physicians. She also is co-executive producer of The DEI Shift, a podcast to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in medicine, and is the 2022 recipient of the American College of Physicians' Walter J. McDonald Award for Early Career Physicians. Congratulations, Dr. Leung!
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Loren McElroy, ’14 DPT, is the recipient of the Adopt-A-Doc Award from the American Physical Therapy Association Academy of Education. This award seeks to increase the number of doctorally-prepared PTs and PTAs by providing a scholarship to support Academy members who are in the dissertation phase of their post-professional doctoral programs. Dr. McElroy is associate professor at Southern Nazarene University and serves as program director, leading the accreditation process for developing a Physical Therapist Assistant program. Dr. McElroy will graduate in May 2022 with her EdD in Administration and Leadership. Congratulations, Dr. McElroy! |
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Lindsey Plass, PT, ’12 DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, was named the February 2022 Clinician of the Month by Performance Health. This award recognizes clinicians who provide exceptional patient care. Dr. Plass shared that "it was my own hip journey with an FAI/labral tear that sparked my interest in helping others with hip issues get back to doing the things they love." Congratulations, Dr. Plass!
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Aaron R. Quarles, MD, ’19 GMER (pictured top); and Quentin R. Youmans, ’15 MD, ’18 GMER, ’21 MS (pictured bottom), were among 14 physicians invited by the White House Office of Public Engagement to participate in the Health Equity Leaders Roundtable Series based on their previous work and research in the field. Dr. Quarles is assistant professor of Emergency Medicine, and Dr. Youmans is a fellow in the Department of Cardiology at Feinberg. For more information on this yearlong White House roundtable series and how these physicians are making a difference in the area of health inequity, read the Northwestern Medicine article, “Working Together for Better Health Care.” Congratulations to Drs. Quarles and Youmans!
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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. |
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Join Us for These Upcoming Events!
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Did you know that the MAA has its very own Plan It Purple calendar? With the Plan It Purple calendar, you'll never miss a Medical Alumni Association event! You can register for events, download a save-the-date reminder to your calendar, and learn more about all the other University-wide events and offerings. Bookmark the MAA calendar or visit the MAA home page to keep tabs on all of our upcoming events. |
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Thursday, April 14, 2022 | 7:30 p.m. CST
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The Northwestern Alumni Association and School of Communication invite you to A Night With Northwestern at the Theater: Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, and of glitz, grandeur, and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Welcome to Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. An exclusive post-show discussion will follow featuring E. Patrick Johnson, dean of the School of Communication and the Annenberg University Professor of Performance Studies and African American Studies.
James M. Nederlander Theatre
Register by April 6 (or until tickets sell out). Please contact alumnieducation@northwestern.edu with questions.
Per the theatre’s COVID-19 guidelines, every attendee must show a photo ID and either a physical or digital copy of their vaccination card or proof of a negative COVID-19 test result. Audience members are also required to wear masks. Visit broadwayinchicago.com/covid19 for further details. |
Friday, April 22, 2022 | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST
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Women physicians face unique challenges and obstacles throughout their professional careers. These challenges may affect leadership development and opportunities for women in medicine resulting in a gender gap in the governance of academic medical centers. This fourth annual symposium will help to identify the obstacles that contribute to gender inequity and start the discourse to bridging it while shedding light on gender disparities and sharing experiences and tools to overcome the barriers that exist in medicine for female physicians, so as to empower and create a network to lean upon.
For more information about this event, contact Amanda Harrison at amanda.harrison@northwestern.edu. |
Webinar Series: Health Disparities and Challenges Facing Minority Communities in the Wake of COVID-19
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The Pandemic Made It Worse. Here Is How Northwestern Is Making It Better. Northwestern University’s New York and West Coast Regional Offices in collaboration with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine invite you to a special webinar series examining how the pandemic has exposed health disparities and challenges facing minority communities in the wake of COVID-19. Stay tuned for more information on this series and how to register coming soon. |
Thursday, April 28, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. CST:
Gendered Impact of COVID-19 on Women in Healthcare Moderated by Melissa Simon, MD, MPH, ’06 GMEF, with panelists Namratha R. Kandula, MD, MPH, and Inger E. Burnett-Zeigler, ’09 PhD. |
Thursday, May 19, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. CST:
The Impact of COVID-19 on Black and Latino Communities With speakers Mercedes Carnethon, PhD, and Melissa Simon, MD, MPH, ’06 GMEF |
Wednesday, June 8, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. CST: The Impact of COVID-19 on Sexual and Gender Minority Populations Moderated by Melissa Simon, MD, MPH, ’06 GMEF, with panelists Jagadīśa-devaśrī Dācus, PhD, LMSW, and Brian Mustanski, PhD |
Friday, April 29–Saturday, April 30, 2022
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Celebrate in Chicago
Alumni Weekend is the cornerstone event for the Medical Alumni Association. Spend the weekend reconnecting with friends and classmates as you explore campus, participate in lectures and tours, and celebrate at class dinners. We are thrilled to welcome back our 2022 reunion classes, as well as our 2021 and 2020 reunion classes for their postponed celebrations. Join the over 600 alumni and guests who have already registered. See you in Chicago! |
Tuesday, May 17, 2022 | 6:40 p.m. CST
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Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
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The Northwestern Alumni Association invites you to join fellow members of the Northwestern community for their annual NU Day @ Wrigley to watch the Cubs face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Community night tickets include a custom NU Cubs hat. For each ticket sold, the Cubs will make a donation to the Northwestern Student Activity Assistance Fund.
Tickets for the game can be purchased online. Group tickets are available for 15 people or more. For information on group sales, please contact Tom Graf at 773-404-4216 or tgraf@cubs.com. For questions about this event, please contact Suresh Mudragada at suresh.mudragada@northwestern.edu. |
Stay in tune with Feinberg faculty through candid interviews in the Breakthroughs podcast archives. Listen to their insights, explore recent episodes, claim continuing medical education credit, and subscribe to the show so that you can stay up-to-date with the latest discoveries.
Claim CME Credit—At the bottom of every podcast story page, you’ll find the eligible credit amount and a “claim your credit” button, which will take you to Feinberg’s CME website. Just sign in and fill out the form. Feinberg School of Medicine podcasts are available on: Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Stitcher. |
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