Oh my gourd, fall is here! Time for turning leaves, pumpkin spice lattes, and our annual hocus pocus Halloween edition of the MAA Newsletter to get you in the mood for spooky fun festivities! To celebrate, we want to send you Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine swag. No need to say, "Trick or Treat," just watch the video and email your answer to the trivia question to medalum@northwestern.edu. Those who answer the trivia question correctly will receive fang-tastic Feinberg swag. From your Feinberg Alumni Relations team: We witch you a Happy Halloween, BOO! |
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Ghostly Greetings From the Director's Desk |
Dear Alumni, Happy Fall! We hope you are doing well and staying safe. We have a few alumni events in the upcoming months. In early November, we will be in Colorado, in the Denver and Colorado Springs areas. In mid-November, we will be in Tennessee, hosting an event at the AAMC Annual Meeting in Nashville. Let us know if you are in either of these areas. If you are moving or changing emails, please let us know so we can keep your most current information in our database. As always, reach out with any questions or comments.
Thank you,
Babette
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Trick or Treat: Time for Furrright Fest! |
The Best Post Will Win Fang-Tastic Swag!
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Calling all bewitched bakers, costume creators, and Halloween lovers out there! Show off your best costumes and decorations on our Facebook and Furrright Fest Kudoboard. All are welcome! Please post pictures of your Halloween decorations and treats, or your pets, kids, and families in costumes, to show us how you are celebrating this fall. We will share some of them on our Facebook page, and the post with the most likes will win frightfully fun Northwestern swag. Happy Haunting! |
What a Scream, Wildcats Win! |
Devilish Fun in Dublin: Northwestern v. Nebraska
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We were delighted to see you at our Feinberg School of Medicine events in Dublin!
It was a terrific time featuring enchanting conversations with old and new Northwestern friends, while celebrating our common bond: the medical school and ALL of Northwestern. Here is the event photo album. If we missed you in Dublin, we hope to see you the next time that we have an alumni gathering near you! Email medalumevents@northwestern.edu to find out more about events in your area. |
MAA Board of Directors Meeting Fall 2022 |
Thanks for a wonderful weekend, Medical Alumni Association Board (MAAB)! The MAAB Inclusion & Allyship subcommittee co-hosted a successful meet-and-greet with Feinberg alumni, students, faculty, and staff. The MAAB Business of Medicine subcommittee also hosted an impactful panel discussion on Alternative Careers Pathways in Medicine. The following day, several board members and medical students enjoyed the Northwestern vs. Miami of Ohio football game and tailgate. We are looking forward to seeing everyone again in the spring! If you are interested in learning more about the board, please contact our team at medalum@northwestern.edu. |
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MAA Digital Series: Hosted by Joseph Gugenheim, ’72 MD |
“Anatomy: Past and Present”
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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! In this special Halloween episode, Dr. Gugenheim explores the chilling past and present of anatomy, from centuries of body procurement to current cutting-edge technology. Did you know that in the 15th century, executed criminals were the source of bodies, and grave robbing became common in 16th century? In fact, the Murder Act of 1752 in Great Britain legalized the dissection of executed murderers. However, cadavers were still so scarce that William Hare and William Burke of Ireland started a boarding house selling deceased residents in 1828. Their process of intoxicating then asphyxiating unsuspecting victims eventually became known as "Burking." Without further ado, Dr. Gugenheim presents “Anatomy: Past and Present.” Thank you, Dr. Gugenheim! |
COMING IN DECEMBER: Join Dr. Gugenheim in December for a festive trip down The Magnificent Mile: A History of Michigan Avenue. |
Two More Reasons to Celebrate October |
Each October, we are privileged to have the opportunity to shine a light on two of our amazing alumni groups. We honor our physical therapist (PT) alumni during National Physical Therapy Month for their contributions to the field as they work to improve and save lives through physical therapy.
And a special note from James Gunn, director of the Physician Assistant Program at Feinberg during PA Week: We also honor our physician assistants (PAs), recognizing the profession and their essential contributions to health and healthcare. We appreciate our PA alumni and their efforts in improving the lives of the patients they serve. Please join us in celebrating all of our PT and PA alumni! |
More Exciting PT News To Share |
Also please help us welcome Jane Gyarmaty, ’14 DPT, to the Physical Therapy & Human Movement Sciences (PTHMS) department. Dr. Gyarmaty will be working full-time in our research labs and we are very excited to have her with us. Welcome, Dr. Gyarmaty!
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Reunion Giving Honor Roll is LIVE |
Thank you for your generosity during your reunion year!
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A huge thank you to all of our alumni who gave back to the medical school during their reunion year! Find your name listed on our Honor Roll. Many thanks to you, our reunion alumni, who gave to support our scholarship program, and to those of you who gave to your MD class scholarship.
Also, for the first time, many of our reunion alumni funded medical supplies for the incoming M1 class. To view some of our M1s with their stethoscopes and white coats provided by generous donors like you, visit our photo collection.
All your support, either to scholarships or to the medical school annual fund, makes a difference in the lives of our students. |
Excited to Celebrate Your 50th Reunion Next Year |
Members of the MD Class of 1973 (left to right): Drs. Stanley Goldberg, Steve Golbus, Dan Gardner, and Leo Gordon organized a reunion dinner meeting to plan for the NUMS Class of ’73 upcoming 50th reunion weekend in October 2023. Thank you to Dr. Gordon for sharing this terrific photo with us. We look forward to celebrating your class's 50th medical school reunion in Chicago next year! We can't wait to welcome you to the Half Century Club, Class of 1973! |
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Northwestern Medicine Magazine |
What Spellbinding Achievements! |
Announcing the new Ryan Family Center for Global Primary Care
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Northwestern University has announced a major new center focused on improving the quality of primary care to improve primary care services and systems throughout the world. |
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A gift from the Patrick G. ’59, ’09 H (’97, ’00 P) and Shirley W. Ryan ’61, ’19 H (’97, ’00 P) family will endow the Ryan Family Center for Global Primary Care within Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine’s Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health, whose mission is to improve health for a better world. The primary care center’s focus within that aim is to collaborate with partner institutions in international environments where critical health care is most needed. Read the full story in the Feinberg News Center. Thank you, Ryans! |
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Ellis Arjmand ’84, ’86 MD, ’96 PhD, recent joined the Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Louisiana’s Board of Directors. Dr. Arjmand is the surgeon-in-chief of Children’s Hospital New Orleans. Dr. Arjmand is nationally known for his expertise in healthcare quality improvement and health economics. Congratulations, Dr. Arjmand! |
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Jillian Bybee, MD, ’16 GMEF, ’17 GMEF, is this year’s ambassador for Harvard Medical School women’s leadership course. Dr. Bybee is a specialist in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at Spectrum Health. Dr. Bybee is an alumna of the Pediatric ICU fellowship at Northwestern. Congratulations, Dr. Bybee! |
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Alison Cowan, MD, ’14 GMER, was appointed to Mirvie’s leadership team as head of medical affairs. Dr. Cowan brings over a decade of experience as an OB/GYN to Mirvie to lead the continued development of its proprietary Mirvie RNA platform, which predicts preeclampsia and preterm birth before they occur. Congratulations, Dr. Cowan! |
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Paul Hildreth ’81, DPT, MPH, received the American Physical Therapy Association Louisiana’s Hall of Fame Award at its 2022 fall meeting. He is pictured (left) with the person who nominated him. Dr. Hildreth is a member of the Northwestern University Physical Therapy Alumni Association Board. Congratulations, Dr. Hildreth! |
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Sandra Lin, ’94 MD, was recently appointed the new chair of the University of Wisconsin Department of Surgery’s Division of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. Previously Dr. Lin was the vice chair for the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Congratulations, Dr. Lin! |
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Kenneth Poole Jr., ’07 MD, MBA, was named UnitedHealth Group’s chief medical officer for provider and clinician experience. In his role, Dr. Poole will focus on enhancing clinician career experience, and fostering an environment that builds clinician connectedness. Previously, Dr. Poole was at the Mayo Clinic. Congratulations, Dr. Poole! |
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Sujata Saha ’12, ’16 MD, recently joined the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson’s Department of Surgery as clinical assistant professor in the Division of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Saha will also serve as the assistant clerkship director for general surgery. Congratulations, Dr. Saha! |
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Sandra Sanguino ’89, ’93 MD, ’96 GMER, MPH, was named a 2022-23 Academic Leadership Program Fellow by Northwestern University’s Office of the Provost. Dr. Sanguino is the senior associate dean for medical education at Feinberg and an attending physician at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Congratulations, Dr. Sanguino! |
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Vincent Scott, ’82 MD, recently joined the Summerville Medical Center as part of its hospital medical staff and the Summerville Pelvic Health Specialists. Dr. Scott brings over 25 years of experience providing medical and surgical care for women to his new role, where he will offer pelvic health services. Congratulations, Dr. Scott! |
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Roger Sheldon, ’68 MD, and Carol Sheldon, MD, both received the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award from Illinois Wesleyan University. Dr. Roger Sheldon established one of the nation’s first neonatal nurse practitioner programs at St. Joseph Hospital in Denver. Dr. Carol Sheldon was the first woman to chair the Radiology Department at the University of Oklahoma. Congratulations, Drs. Sheldon! |
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Eric Tham, ’01 MD, was recently appointed the new senior vice president and chief research operations officer at Seattle Children’s Hospital. In his new role, Dr. Tham will focus on research administration, operations, and finance, as well as continue broader leadership in research. Dr. Tham has served as interim senior vice president of Seattle Children’s Research Institute since 2021. Congratulations, Dr. Tham! |
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Henry Wolstat, MD, ’63 GMER, recently had his first poetry collection, Driftwood, published by Kelsay Books. His poems have previously been published in Baseball Bard, Haikuniverse, and more. Congratulations, Dr. Wolstat! |
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Upcoming MAA Newsletter Notice |
Your MAA Newsletter Will Be Back in December!
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Please note our next MAA newsletter will be in December, just in time for the holidays. The winter newsletter promises to be another merry issue. Until then, the fondest farewell! |
Do you have news to share with us or know of an alum we should recognize in the newsletter? Post it on our Facebook page or email us at medalum@northwestern.edu. |
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Miss These Upcoming Events If You Dare!
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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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Wednesday, November 9, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. MST |
Join fellow Northwestern alumni and friends for an exciting evening of learning, storytelling, and a tour of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum (USOPM).
This event will be graciously hosted by USOPM Acting CEO Phil Lane ’87, ’92 MBA, and Anita Lane, MD, ’87, ’94 GMER. Featuring Daniel M. Corcos, PhD.
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum 5:30 p.m. MDT
Advance registration required.
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Sunday, November 13, 2022 | 6:30 p.m. CST |
Please join us for drinks and appetizers at the JW Marriott Nashville to mingle with fellow Northwestern alumni who are either attending the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) annual meeting or who live locally in the Nashville area. All alumni are welcome to attend! Advance registration required. |
Friday, December 16, 2022 | 7:00 p.m. CST |
The Northwestern Medical Orchestra is pleased to invite you to its Fall 2022 concert featuring members of the Northwestern medical community. Join them for an evening of live music from string orchestra and non-wind soloists and premieres of pre-recorded performances by wind ensemble! NMO musicians include physicians, medical students, staff, and other members of the Northwestern community. Advance registration required. Stay tuned for full details coming soon. |
Stay in tune with 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: iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Stitcher. |
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