Stephen C. Elliott, D.O.’74, Ph.D., was honored with the Pediatric Teacher of the Year Award at Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines, IA, for the 10th time.
Clarence M. Jones, D.P.M.’93, was recently published in Podiatry Management’s orthotics and biomechanics section in September 2011. The article was titled, “Unwringing the helix: it’s not nuclear physics, it’s old biomechanics with a new twist.”
Jay W. Christensen, M.H.A.’01, is the recipient of the John Fisher Alumni Award from his undergraduate, Buena Vista University (BVU), in Storm Lake, IA. The award was established in 1970 and named for BVU’s 14th president. This outstanding service award recognizes a former student who possesses a consistent and persevering dedication to the qualities for which BVU stands. He is the chief executive officer of Mahaska Health Partnership in Oskaloosa, IA, and on the DMU Board of Trustees .
Lee C. Rogers, D.P.M.’04, is the associate director of Valley Presbyterian Hospital’s Amputation Prevention Center in Van Nuys, CA, and will be named one of “America’s Most Influential Podiatrists” in Podiatry Management magazine’s November issue. The Amputation Prevent Center is an integrated limb-preservation center that is one of the nation’s only facilities of its kind.
Thomas T. McCarthy, D.O.’72, received the Colorado Springs Osteopathic Foundation’s John H. Drabing Award for his extraordinary dedication to and support of the foundation over the past 17 years. He served on the board for 10 years, was a two-term president and has been vice president and treasurer.
Kevin E. Ware, D.O.’73, received the 2011 Flying Physicians Association Distinguished Service Award. A longtime member of the association, Ware is a family and emergency medicine physician in Mount Vernon, WA. A certified flight instructor, he worked his way through college and medical school as a flight instructor and corporate pilot.
Boyd R. Buser, D.O.’81, FACOFP, was re-elected to serve on the American Osteopathic Association’s Board of Trustees at its annual meeting in Chicago. He is AOA board-certified in osteopathic manual medicine and family medicine. He is vice president and dean of the University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is also an active member of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians and is a past president of the American Academy of Osteopathy.
William S. Griffis, D.O.’87, was elected president of the Colorado Springs Osteopathic Foundation at its annual board meeting. He is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Gordon D. Leingang, D.O.’91, FACOEP, received the Clinical Faculty of the Year Award from Des Moines University’s physician assistant Class of 2011. The award is given to an individual who plays a significant role in laying the foundation for the clinical year. The class felt that the insight, knowledge and clinical “pearls” Dr. Leingang offered was part of their success during rotations this past year. Dr. Leingang has been selected for this honor every year for nine years. He is a physician in the Emergency & Trauma Center at St. Alexius Medical Center and is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine.
Steven K. Perkins, D.O.’05, was awarded the degree of fellow by the American Academy of Family Physicians. He practices in Waukon, IA.
Gavin P. Ripp, D.P.M.’11; Geoffrey Kraemer, D.P.M.’13; Tim Yoho, D.P.M., dean of DMU’s College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery; and Vassilios Vardaxis, Ph.D., professor of physical therapy and CPMS research director, received third place in the case studies/small research projects category at the 2011 American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) national scientific meeting in Boston July 28-31. The title of their project was “A retrospective review of the effect of metatarsus adductus on the healing time in the proximal fifth metatarsal Jones fracture.” More than eight poster abstracts were submitted for consideration. Faculty and students of CPMS have received an award for research activities at the APMA national meeting the past five years.
George W. Williams, D.O.’75, was named Osteopathic Rural Practitioner of the Year for the state of New Mexico. He is the emergency room director at Mimbres Memorial Hospital in Deming, NM, and a full-time family practitioner for Blue Skies Primary Care. Dr. Williams is very active in high school sports, serving as a softball pitching instructor, softball coach and bowling instructor.
Christopher D. Olson, D.O.’77, was elected vice president of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association. He is a family physician at Family Practice Center, P.C., in Shamokin Dam and is board certified in family practice.
Gregory B. Hoversten, D.O.’83, was appointed to the Iowa Board of Medicine by Governor Terry Branstad. He is a regional medical director for Acute Care, Inc.
Albert M. Salomon, D.O.’83, was installed as president of the Ohio Osteopathic Association (OOA) in April during the Ohio Osteopathic Symposium. He has been on the OOA’s Board of Trustees for the past seven years and served in every other officer role. He also serves as a delegate in the OOA House of Delegates and the AOA House of Delegates. Dr. Salomon has a private internal medicine practice in Gahanna, OH.
Margaret M. Wilkins, D.O.’86, FACOFP, received the 2011 Frederick J. Solomon, D.O., Award of Merit presented by the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Family Physicians Society in recognition of her significant contribution to osteopathic education in Pennsylvania. Board certified in family practice, she is chair of the family practice department and director of medical education at St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, PA. Dr. Wilkins is an associate clinical professor at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) and the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, ME. She is also a faculty development coordinator for PCOM’s Osteopathic Postdoctoral Training Institution.
Capt. Kyle Petersen, D.O.’94, was selected for promotion to Captain, Medical Corps, U.S. Navy, and selected as the executive officer of naval medical research unit 6, Lima, Peru. For the next two years he will have administrative oversight of a lab with several hundred employees focused on infectious disease research for vaccines and products to protect the war-fighter, host nation capacity building, and epidemiological surveillance.
John A. Galante, D.O.’76, FACOS, is a clinical professor of vascular surgery at OhioHealth-Columbus and was a recipient of the 2011 Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-COM)’s Master Faculty Award. Given every five years, the Master Faculty Award recognizes exemplary faculty members of the Centers for Osteopathic Research and Education (CORE), OU-COM’s system of affiliated teaching hospitals throughout Ohio.
Paul R. Rennie, D.O.’87, and Brian F. Degenhardt, D.O.’89, were re-elected to three-year terms on the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO) Board of Governors at the AAO annual membership meeting in Colorado Springs, CO.
Mark A. Rasak, D.O.’88, is the CEO of Cardiovascular Clinical Associates in Farmington Hills, MI, and was named a member of Stanford Who’s Who.
Carlos G. Lowell III, D.O.’90, is a clinical associate professor of general surgery at Firelands Regional Medical Center and was a recipient of the 2011 Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-COM)’s Master Faculty Award. Given every five years, the Master Faculty Award recognizes exemplary faculty members of the Centers for Osteopathic Research and Education (CORE), OU-COM’s system of affiliated teaching hospitals throughout Ohio. Â
Thomas G. O’Brien II, D.O.’95, has been named a Cambridge Who’s Who Professional of the Year in family medicine. He is active in enriching communities across New York City through medical missions in underserved areas and provides free surgical services to members of the New York Police Department. Dr. O’Brien helped establish a triage center in 2001 for September 11th survivors at Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan and continues to serve as a commander in the New York Guard; he has been honored twice with the New York Guard Operations Support Medal.
Heidi M. Sandersfeld, PA-C’02, received a Physician Recognition Award from Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, as an outstanding physician role model. She is a member of the orthopaedics department at Physicians Clinic of Iowa in Cedar Rapids.
Robert G. Smith, D.P.M.’99, was inducted into the National Academy of Practice (Podiatry Academy) on March 26, 2011, in Washington, D.C.
Judith A. Heggen, D.O.’96, is a pediatric critical care physician at Mercy Children’s Center in Des Moines, IA, and was featured in a Des Moines Register article about her transition from a nurse to a doctor.
Lawrence V. Malerba, D.O.’88, published an article on NaturalNews.com about modern medicine, science and religion and an article about understanding the roots of medical dysfunction. He is board certified in homeotherapeutics, is a clinical assistant professor at New York Medical College and a visiting lecturer at Albany Medical College and practices in upstate New York.
Sara A. McCool, M.H.A.’09, was accepted into Arizona State University’s global health doctorate of philosophy program.
Jeffrey A. Pederson, D.O.’05, with Mercy Center for Spine Care in Des Moines, IA, provided insight into the prevention of snow-related injuries in the Des Moines Register article, “Protect your back from lifting injuries.”
Angela M. Buttjer, PA-C’02, with Dermatology Associates of Waterloo, IA, obtained a diplomat of dermatology from the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.
James Huang, D.O.’99, was honored with the Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons of California’s Most Valuable Physician 2011 award.
Matthew S. Dikin, D.O.’96, FACOI, was honored by the American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI) for excellence in the practice of internal medicine. He resides in Ada, MI, and has an added specialty in critical care medicine and emergency medicine and is in practice at St. Mary’s Health Care in Grand Rapids, MI.
Robin I. Plattenberger, D.O.’94, with Washington Medical Clinic in Washington, IA, edited an article in theWashington Evening Journal, “Weight loss: What’s your plan?”
Colonel Arthur C. Wittich, D.O.’71, was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) medical school honorary fraternity. He was one of two Uniformed Services Medical School faculty elected to membership this year.
Stephen E. Kabel, D.O.’88, was voted president of the medical staff at Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County in Willingboro, NJ. Dr. Kabel was a delegate to the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) House of Delegates and chaired the resolutions committee at the 2010 meeting. He was also reelected to the New Jersey Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons board of governors.
Rachel M. Harter, D.O.’08, was named the American College of Physicians Navy Chapter resident of the year at Navy Medical Center San Diego.
Jami J. Peterson, D.O.’08, was elected chief of residents at Navy Medical Center San Diego.
Jennifer A. Gerres, D.P.M.’10, is a first-year resident at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. She and two colleagues placed first at the Desert Foot Conference in Scottsdale, AZ, for their poster titled, “The murphy modification to offload ulceration secondary to digital deformity.”
Robert D. Patton, M.S.P.T.’93, works in the home health physical therapy department of Amedisys and has been recognized by Cambridge Who’s Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in sports medicine and physical therapy.
John T. Pham, D.O.’00, was selected as the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Oregon’s 2010 “D.O. of the year” recipient.
Alan D. Hilgerson, D.O.’98, practices at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, IA.
Craig B. Clark, D.O.’95, was an author of the ACCF/ACG/AHA 2010 expert consensus document on the concomitant use of proton pump inhibitors and thienopyridines, published in the December issues ofCirculation and of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. He is a cardiologist with Iowa Health Cardiology in Des Moines, IA.
Mary Jo Robinson, D.O.’87, was awarded a special recognition award by the American Osteopathic College of Pathologists (AOCP) at the OMED meeting in San Francisco. She currently works for Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine and is a fellow of the AOCP and the College of American Pathologists.
Phillip E. Ward, D.P.M.’88, became the first podiatrist elected to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Assistant Editorial Board, an American Medical Association-run organization that gives interpretation and clarification to CPT coding questions.
Harry L. Stiggers, D.O.’57, received a pillar of medicine award from South Point Hospital in Warrensville, OH. The award honors retired physicians who have exhibited a lifetime of exemplary commitment to medicine and to the hospital and community it serves. He has also been a commissioner for the Ohio Athletic Commission for the past six years.
Ann M. Ungs, M.S.P.T.’94, helped develop the program for Dance Without Limits, a class Ballet Des Moines designed for four-to-nine year-old children with physical and mental disabilities. She also coordinates volunteers for the program, including one of her ballet-dancing daughters. Read more about the program in aDes Moines Register article.
Colonel Arthur C. Wittich, D.O.’71, with the Medical Corps in the U.S. Army, was initiated as a fellow in the American College of Surgeons at its 96th Annual Clinical Congress in Washington, D.C. Colonel Wittich is also a fellow in the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons.
John T. Pham, D.O. ’00, was honored with the 2010 D.O. of the year award by the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Oregon (OPSO) during the annual OPSO’s CME conference.
Katherine M. Frush, D.P.M. ’05, achieved board certification by the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine.
Collin Pehde, D.P.M. ’02, achieved board certification by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery in foot surgery.
Jill Frerichs, D.P.M. ’01, achieved board certification by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery in reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery. Dr. Frerichs previously earned board certification status in foot surgery by the ABPS.
Erik N. Nieuwenhuis, M.S.P.T. ’98, had an article, “Benefits of worksmart stretching for the workplace,” published by Wellness Council of America (WELCOA). Erik leads “pump and praise” circuit training classes at Sunny Brook Community Church in Sioux City, IA, three days each week and has since 2005 as a form of wellness ministry.
Victoria Keinert, M.S.P.T. ’96, unveiled in April “Healing Below the Belt,” a comprehensive six-week system of self-therapy done in the privacy of the home. This system is for men and women with pain and tension in the pelvic area; including constipation, endometriosis, and sexual pain. It includes a manual of written instructions; a DVD with exercise, audio imagery, and self-treatment tips; a belly roller ball; and a tension assessment tool. Additional information can be found at www.healingbelowthebelt.com.
Charles A. Finch, D.O. ’94, is receiving the Hon Kachina volunteer award for his work with Camp Paz/Stepping Stones of Hope. This is the signature program of the Hon Kachina Council, a nonprofit organization of professional men and women who are dedicated to promoting volunteerism in Arizona; the award has become the most prestigious award in the state for outstanding volunteer service.
Roy Lidtke, D.P.M. ’91, received the second place award in the podium abstract competition at the 2010 American Podiatric Medical Association national scientific meeting for his research project, “Mechanical testing of locking plate construct for early weight bearing in basilar osteotomies.” Other members of the research team included Dr. Kevin Smith; Jared Maker, D.P.M. ’10; and Noah Oliver, D.P.M. ’10. Their project was funded by the DMU Research and Grants Committee.
Michael S. Miller, D.O. ’85, will be awarded Physician of the Year by the American Osteopathic Foundation at the OMED conference in October.
Craig Thompson, D.O. ’78, was named the 2009 Iowa Family Physician of the Year at the IAFP Annual Meeting Installation Banquet in November 2009.
Kyle Peterson, D.P.M.’10, Michael Lee, D.P.M.’96, and Donald Buddecke, D.P.M.’98, had their article “Arthroscopic versus open ankle arthrodesis: a retrospective analysis” published in the May/June issue of the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Reuben Escorpizo, D.P.T.’08; Kandace Davis, D.P.T.’03, M.S.’95, CSCS, a DMU guest lecturer; and Teri Stumbo, P.T., M.S., director of DMU’s post-professional doctor of physical therapy program, were among the authors of the article “Creating an interface between the international classification of functioning, disability and health and physical therapist practice” published recently in Physical Therapy.
James Watt, D.O.’06, was selected as one of the five D.O.s in America to complete a hand fellowship in 2011-2012. He is doing an orthopedic hand and upper extremity fellowship in Tampa, FL, at the Florida Orthopedic Institute.
Kevin Smith, D.P.M.’95, published the case study “Painful os intermetarseum” in the May/June issue of theJournal of the American Podiatric Medical Association.
Roy Lidtke, D.P.M.’91, published “Foot center of pressure and medial knee osteoarthritis” in the May/June issue of the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association.
David Adelstein, D.O.’90, was named to the American College of Osteopathic Obstetrician and Gynecologists (ACOOG) board of directors. He also serves as a delegate member of the committee of legislation for the Massachusetts Medical Society. During the last year he has been chair of the professional standards and ethics committees of the ACOOG and the government affairs committee. Adelstein is a partner in an obstetrics/gynecology clinic in Wareham, MA. He is celebrating 24 years of marriage with wife, Carin, and has two children, Ariel and Rebecca.
Col. William Novakoski, D.O.’87, M.P.H., M.H.A., is serving as deputy commander – essentially the vice president for medical affairs – for the Europe Regional Medical Command in Heidelberg, Germany. This Army health care system includes the world-renowned Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, which treats the casualties of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and 18 ambulatory care clinics in Germany, Italy and Belgium. Additionally, this heath system is networked with specialty physicians and hospitals in these three countries. Novakoski deployed to Iraq in 2003.
Leonard Mermel, D.O.’84, ScM, AM (Hon.), FSHEA, FIDSA, FACP, was selected by his peers as one of the Best Doctors in America, America’s Top Doctors, Castle Connolly Top Doctor, and the Best of Rhode Island-Infectious Disease Physician. He is also listed in the Guide to America’s Top Physicians, Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in Science and Engineering. Mermell is a professor of medicine at Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical School and medical director for the department of epidemiology and infection control at Rhode Island Hospital.
Col. Brian McCrary, D.O.’81, is a medical member of the U.S. Air Force Formal Physical Evaluation Board at Lackland Air Force Base, TX. This board determines disability ratings for Air Force personnel, and makes exceptions for persons with medical conditions to stay on active duty. Previously, he was in charge of the Aerospace Medicine Clinic at Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX. A certified wound care specialist, McCrary is currently the consultant to the surgeon general on hyperbaric medicine and is board-certified in occupational medicine, aerospace medicine, undersea and hyperbaric medicine. He was recently selected to sit on the American Osteopathic Board of Preventive Medicine. In addition, for the past few years he has been a vice president of the American Osteopathic College of Occupational and Preventive Medicine, for which he also is the division chair in impairment and disability medicine.
Patrick Crocker, D.O.’80, M.S., FACEP, received the City of Austin Distinguished Service recognition in June for serving on the EMS Quality Advisory Board for 25 years. Crocker was also honored as a finalist for the 2010 Emergency Department Director of the Year Award, a new annual honor created by Blue Jay Consulting and the Emergency Medicine Foundation to recognize current emergency department physician leaders who made significant impacts on improving the operations of his/her departments, resulting in improvements in the quality of patient care. He was chosen from nearly 80 nominations from across the country. Chief of emergency medicine at Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas in Austin, TX, Crocker was instrumental in working across disciplines to create the Comfort Zone Program, which addresses the comfort, anxiety and pain perception of patients. He also works closely with emergency nursing leadership to adopt high standards of professional performance and conduct.
Daniel Dowd Jr., D.O.’78, was re-elected to serve on the board of trustees of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association (POMA) during POMA’s 102nd annual clinical assembly, April 28-May 1. Certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, Dowd is an attending physician in the department of emergency medicine at York Hospital in York, PA.
Kenneth Bayles, D.O.’75, FAOAO?, was honored for 25 years of service in the House of Delegates of the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA), during its 65th annual meeting on May 1 in Austin. The House of Delegates is the legislative policy-making body of TOMA, which represents about 3,000 members. Bayles is an orthopedic surgeon in Dallas.
Warren Silberman, D.O.’74, M.P.H., was the 2010 recipient of the Theodore A. Lyster Award for outstanding achievement in the general field of aerospace medicine. He has significantly improved civil aeromedical certification policies and practices for pilots of all classes through his medical training and administrative skills. Silberman was the commander of Raymond W. Bliss Army Hospital, Ft. Huachuca, AZ, and served as the Oklahoma State air surgeon with the Air National Guard from 2001 until his retirement in August 2005.
Lawrence Goldman, D.O.’60, was appointed to the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital (HCH) Foundation Board of Directors. HCH is headquartered in Highlands, NC. Prior to his retirement in 2000, Goldman practiced more than 40 years as a physician and surgeon, specializing in orthopedics and pain management. He was board-certified in general medicine, orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation and physical medicine. He was president of the Physicians Rehabilitation Service Co. and founder of Nautilus Fitness Centers of Florida. A member of several medical societies and academies, Goldman played for the Detroit Lions as a defensive back in the 1950s and later served as the Lions’ team physician. He and his wife, Carol, reside in Sapphire, NC.
Michael J. Menolasino, III, D.O.’91, FACOI, FHM, received the Osteopathic Spirit award, recognizing the physician who most exemplifies the spirit and philosophy of osteopathic medicine and the Outstanding Teaching Physician award, awarded to the teaching attending of the year. Both awards were received at the 2009-10 University Hospitals Richmond Center Graduation ceremony.
Kyle Peterson, D.P.M.’10, Michael Lee, D.P.M.’96, and Donald Buddecke, D.P.M.’98, “Arthroscopic versus open ankle arthrodesis: a retrospective analysis”, in the May/June issue of the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Kevin Smith, D.P.M.,’95, published the case study, “Painful os intermetarseum”, in the May/June issue of the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association.
Roy Lidtke, D.P.M.’91, published “Foot center of pressure and medial knee osteoarthritis,” in the May/June issue of the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association.
David Adelstein, D.O.’90, has been named to the American College of Osteopathic Obstetrician and Gynecologists (ACOOG) board of directors. He also serves as a delegate member of the committee of legislation for the Massachusetts Medical Society. During the last year he has been chair of the professional standards and ethics committees of the ACOOG and the government affairs committee. Dr. Adelstein is a partner in a ob/gyn clinic in Wareham, MA. He is celebrating 24 years of marriage with wife, Carin, and has two children, Ariel and Rebecca.
Frank Amico, D.O.’78, FACP, became a fellow of the American College of Physicians in 2010.
Daniel Dowd, Jr., D.O.’78, was re-elected to serve on the board of trustees of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association (POMA), during POMA’s 102nd Annual Clinical Assembly, April 28-May 1. Certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, Dr. Dowd is an attending physician in the department of emergency medicine at York Hospital.
Kenneth Bayles, D.O.’75, FAOAO, was honored for years of service in the House of Delegates of the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA) on May 1, 2010 in Austin, during the 65th annual meeting of the house.
Warren Silberman, D.O.’74, M.P.H., was the 2010 recipient of the Theodore A. Lyster Award for outstanding achievement in the general field of aerospace medicine. Dr. Silberman has significantly improved civil aeromedical certification policies and practices for pilots of all classes through his medical training and administrative skills. Dr. Silberman was the Commander of Raymond W. Bliss Army Hospital, Ft. Huachuca, AZ and served as the Oklahoma State Air Surgeon with the Air National Guard from 2001 until his retirement in August 2005.
Andrew Burchett, D.O.’03, was named chair of family medicine for Avera McKennan in January 2010. Dr. Burchett has also been working as medical information officer, a physician representative and liaison, working to develop and implement EMR in the Avera System. He is part of the hospital’s palliative care team in addition to his full-time family medicine practice at Avera McGreevy Clinic in Sioux Falls, SD.
David Hesse, D.P.M.’93, FACFAS, was recently elected to the board of directors for the Wisconsin Society of Podiatric Medicine. He is currently in private practice in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
V. Kathleen Satterfield, D.P.M.’91, received recognition for her outstanding achievements in the podiatry profession at the National Academies of Practice (NAP) induction ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Michael Rowane, D.O.’89, FAAO, was re-elected as governor of the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO), March 18 in Colorado Springs, CO. Dr. Rowane is the director of medical education at University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center where he oversees all osteopathic medical education for the University Hospitals (UH) system. He is an associate clinical professor of family medicine and psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) and the director of osteopathic medical education for UH Case Medical Center.
Daniel Blizzard, D.O.’84, was recently one of about 240 physicians nationwide to achieve the degree of Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Blizzard is a family physician at Ocean Isle Family Medicine in Ocean Isle Beach, NC.
Boyd Buser, D.O.’81, FACOFP, was presented the Andrew Taylor Still Medallion of Honor by the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO), March 20 in Colorado Spring, CO. This is the highest award conferred by the Academy and is presented to deserving members who have exhibited, among other accomplishments in scientific or professional affairs, an exceptional understanding and application of osteopathic principles and concepts. Dr. Buser is vice president and dean of the Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine in Pikeville, KY.
Barry Rostek, D.O., M.P.H.’80, is included in the Best Doctors in America 2009/2010 list and received a 2010 Bay Area Top Doctor Award from the NBC Bay Area Doctors Improving Healthcare organization. He was selected as a top pediatrician in San Francisco by the International Association of Pediatricians for 2010 and was a recipient of a Patient’s Choice Award for 2009. Dr. Rostek is an adjunct professor of pediatrics at the Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Mare Island and an associate clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine.
Raymond Hruby, D.O.’73, FAAO, has re-assumed the office of governor of the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO). Dr. Hruby is certified in OMM and in osteopathic family practice, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Osteopathy. He was president of AAO from 1991 to 1992. Dr. Hruby currently serves as a member of the International Affairs, Osteopathic Postdoctoral Training institutes Liaison, and Publications Committees. Dr. Hruby serves the AAO as the scientific editor for the AAOJ.
Marvin Borsand, D.O.’71, FACOS, is president of the Arizona Society of Cosmetic Surgeons. He was also voted Top Doc Phoenix in 2010 for plastic/cosmetic surgery.
Michael Villarroel, D.O.’04, was recently awarded the bronze star for his actions during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was deployed April 2007 – November 2007 with the Marines’ 1st Recon Battalion.
Sean Williams, M.H.A.’97, was recently named president and CEO of Mercy Medical Center – Clinton, IA. He was previously the CEO of Jones Regional Medical Center in Anamosa, IA. Williams, wife Katie and four sons live in the Clinton area.
Marc Hahn, D.O.’84, has been appointed to serve on the board of directors of the American Board of Pain Medicine (ABPM). Dr. Hahn is the senior vice president for health affairs and dean at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNECOM).
Patrick Crocker, D.O.’80, M.S., FACEP, was honored as a finalist for the 2010 Emergency Department Director of the Year Award. The award is given annually by Blue Jay Consulting and the Emergency Medicine Foundation. Dr. Crocker is the chief of emergency medicine at Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas in Austin, TX. He was instrumental in working across disciplines to create the Comfort Zone Program, which addresses the comfort, anxiety and pain perception of patients. He also works closely with emergency nursing leadership to adopt high standards of professional performance and conduct.
Michelle Clausen Rosendahl, M.P.H.’05, REHS, is the environmental division coordinator of the Siouxland District Health Department in Sioux City, IA. Rosendahl was part of the second class of the Environmental Public Health Leadership Insititue (EPHLI), which prepared her to sit for the exam to become a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS). The REHS credential shows competency in understanding environmental health issues, directing and training personnel to respond to routine or emergency environmental situations and frequently provide education to communities on environmental health concerns. In her position as environmental division coordinator she coordinates programs and a staff of six that provides environmental health services to 10 counties in northwest Iowa.
Grant Koster, M.S.P.T.’01, was appointed to the board of directors for the Arthritis Foundation and selected to be on the national research committee for Arthritis Research. Koster currently works at AthletiCo in Chicago, IL
Walter Rustmann, D.O.’95, was named Commander of the 147th Medical Group of the Texas Air National Guard/United States Air Force. He was also recently elected to the position of president-elect of the Shannon Health Foundation and Hospital medical staff.
Lori Gore-Green, D.O.’93, P.A., was elected the OB/GYN department chair at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital-Denton, Denton, TX. She is the first woman and first D.O. to hold this position at the hospital facility. Dr. Gore-Green is also a medical columnist for UrbanGirlz.org.
Richard Kessler, D.O.’72, made a presentation, “Freud’s Brain: Under construction”, at the 2010 national meeting of the American Psychoanalytic Association, January 13-17, at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York.
Lionel Gatien, D.O.’65, FACOI, has been appointed to serve on the board of directors for Specialty Hospital of Jacksonville, FL. Dr. Gatien helped found Specialty Hospital, a long-term acute care hospital, in 1972. He is also the chairman of the department of medicine at Memorial Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL, the only D.O. to attain this position, and as of January 1, 2010 has assumed the presidency of the medical staff at Kindred Hospital in Green Cove Springs, FL.
Bryan Russell, D.P.M.’00, FACFAS, was elected as an officer for the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) Division six. Dr. Russell is a podiatric physician at Summit Orthopedics Ltd. in St. Paul, MN.
Michael Lee, D.P.M., M.H.A.’96, is now the 59th president of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), a national association of more than 6,000 foot and ankle surgeons. Dr. Lee was installed as president at ACFAS’ 68th Annual Scientific Conference in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Lee is a noted lecturer and author and practices at Capital Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Des Moines, IA.
Frank Amico, D.O.’78, has been elected to fellowship in the American College of Physicians (FACP). Dr. Amico is in practice in Plainview, NY.
Harris Newman, D.O.’75, was inducted as a fellow into the American Academy of Independent Medical Examiners.
Eugene Trell, D.O.’62, was named a life member of the Ohio Osteopathic Association during the 2009 convention. Dr. Trell is a regular volunteer at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, OH, and is also a member of Kiwanis and Knights of Columbus.
Lee Rogers, D.P.M. ’04, recently became the associate medical director and co-founder of the Amputation Prevention Center at Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Los Angeles, CA. He was also appointed chair of the Foot Care Council for the American Diabetes Association.
Robert Suter, D.O., M.H.A. ’89, received the John G. Wiegenstein Leadership Award, the hightest honor in the specialty of emergency medicine. The award is presented each year to a current or past national leader in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). Dr. Suter is a professor of emergency medicine and director of Practice Management and Health Policy in the division of emergency medicine at the University of Texas Southwest Medical School in Dallas.
Rachel Venteicher, D.O. ’06, was recently awarded the Farm Bureau Rural Family Medicine Scholarship. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage residents, upon graduating from an Iowa family practice residency program, to pursue a medical career in Iowa communities with populations under 10,000. Dr. Venteicher currently practices in Algona, IA.
Thomas Zgonis, D.P.M. ’99, is editor of the textbook, “Surgical Reconstruction of the Diabetic Foot and Ankle.” The textbook is the first of its kind and is an extremely valuable resource to any physician and ancillary team member who evaluates and treats diabetic foot and ankle pathology. The book is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Erin Ward, D.P.M. ’96, co-authored the paper, Effects of custom and semi-custom foot orthotics on second metatarsal bone strain during dynamic gait simulation. The paper was published in the October 2009 edition of “Foot and Ankle International.”
Brian Morley, D.O. ’93, J.D., earned a juris doctorate from Saint Louis University, School of Law in May 2009. Dr. Morley is currently employed at Burns White & Hickton, LLC, in Conshohocken, PA.Â
Mark Cantieri, D.O ’81, is the vice chair of the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) and the secretary/treasurer of the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO). He also co-authored the medical textbook, “Principles of Prolotherapy,” published in December 2008.
James A. Grekin, D.O. ’69, MACOI, Class President and Graduate with Distinction, was elected Chair of the Board of Trustees at Des Moines University. He was recently honored by the American College of Osteopathic Internists with his selection for membership in its prestigious Gillam Society and designation as a Master Fellow of the American College of Internists. He was also awarded a certificate for his more than 40 years of membership in that college.
Christopher Highley, D.O. ’96, and Andrea Weed, D.O. ’91, were chosen by readers of the Nevada Appeal as “Best Doctors” in Carson City, NV. Readers selected three doctors out of more than 200 to receive this honor. Congratulations to Drs. Highley and Reed on this honor!
Robert Suter, D.O., M.H.A. ’89, received the prestigious John G. Wiegenstein Leadership Award at the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) annual scientific assembly in Boston, MA. The award is presented to a current or past national leader in recognition of outstanding lifetime contributions to ACEP in many areas. Dr. Suter is professor of emergency medicine and director of practice management and health policy at Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He also is a Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve, assigned as professor of military and emergency medicine at Uniformed Services University of the Health Science.
Marc Grobman, D.O. ’86, FACP, recently developed and began selling an application for the iPhone. ‘Hypnosis for Pain Relief’ is available for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Dr. Grobman has been practicing hypnosis for three years and has had success using it for smoking cessation, sports performance and pain relief. To learn more about this, contact Dr. Grobman at oztpath@aol.com.
Kenneth Andronico, D.O. ’74, is the 2009-2010 president for district 7 of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association. He will represent five counties: Sarasota, Manatee, Desoto, Hardee and Highlands.
Paul Krueger, D.O. ’75, FACOOG, received the prestigious AOF Educator of the Year Award. Dr. Krueger is professor of obstetrics and gynecology and associate dean for academic affairs at the UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine. Click here to read more about Dr. Krueger’s award and outstanding career.
Martin Diamond, D.O. ’62, will receive the Distinguished Service award during the opening session of the 114th AOA Osteopathic Medical Conference and Exposition in New Orleans, November 2. Dr. Diamond is the founding dean of the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine – New York, in Harlem, he retired in 2008. He has raised the profile of the profession through his leadership, philanthropy, community involvement, advocacy and educational activities.
James Pickett, D.O., ’06, was recently honored by the American Osteopathic Foundation with the 2009 Merck Outstanding Resident of the Year award. Dr. Pickett resides in Kingman, AZ.
Cindy Hauber, D.P.T., ’05, was named Iowa Games 2009 Marty McHone Female Athlete of the Year. She will receive the award September 16 at White Oak Vineyards near Cambridge, IA at the Iowa Sports Foundation (ISF) sponsorship reception. She was also named the 2009 National Congress of State Games (NCSG) Female Athlete of the Year Award which she will receive at the annual symposium October 5-7. She currently works in physical therapy at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames and recently took over coordinating the physical therapy medical volunteers for the Special Olympics state competition in Ames.
S. Vincent Grasso, Jr., D.O., ’91, will act as technical lead, solution provider and systems integrator within a national initiative to enhance the quality of care to women of color with HIV/AIDS. Dr. Grasso is a member of the Stevens Healthcare Information Technology Management Advisory Board and Seminar Leader for the Stevens Healthcare Educational partnership (SHEP). Read more about Dr. Grasso and the study here.
Jeffrey Freeman, D.O., ’78, was recently honored by the American Osteopathic Foundation with the 2009 Merck Excellence in Diabetes Care award. Dr. Freeman resides in Philadelphia, PA.
Adeline Lavonne McCormick-Ohnemus, D.O., ’50, (deceased), was inducted into the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame August 29 at the State Historical Building in Des Moines. Dr. McCormick-Ohnemus was the only women in her class at Still College of Osteopthy (now DMU) during the 1940s. She established herself as a dominate force in the osteopathic profession. She served as the Warren County Medical Examiner, on the Warren County Board of Health and as a trustee of the Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association.
Shane McClinton, D.P.T., ’07, recently completed requirements of the manual therapy fellowship program through Regis University. He is scheduled to graduate in August 2009 and is eligible to become a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapists (AAOMPT). Shane also recently passed the specialty board certification exam for Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (OCS). The specialist certification program provides formal recognition for physical therapists with advanced clinical knowledge, experience and skills in a special area of practice.
Julie Sander, M.H.A., ’06, was awarded the status of Fellow with the American College of Healthcare Executives. She currently works with the Iowa Clinic P.C.
Renea Seagren, M.H.A., FACHE, ’05, recently became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the nation’s leading professional society for healthcare leaders. Fellow status represents achievement of the highest standard of professional development. In fact, only 7,500 healthcare executives hold this distinction. She is the executive director of United Community Health Center in Storm Lake, IA.
Damion Valletta, D.O., ’99, was recently board certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgeons (AOBOS). He is currently in private practice in San Diego, CA, specializing in sports medicine and also serves as a team physician for the U.S. soccer team.
Sudhir Gogu, D.O., Ph.D., ’97, has received an M.B.A. from Texas Tech University and was recently published in “Consultant Journal.” He was also appointed clinical assistant professor at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, University of Texas Health Sciences Center and University of Northern Texas Health Sciences Center.
Laurie Ballew, D.O., ’94, is an associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Louisville Medical School. She is the medical director of in-patient psychiatry and associate chair of clinical affairs for the department of psychiatry at the University of Louisville Hospital. Dr. Ballew was recently designated a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. She is board certified in psychiatry and psychosomatic medicine by the ABPM. She is also certified in addiction medicine by the American Board of Addiction Medicine.Â
Joseph Falcone, M.D., D.O., ’92, was recently appointed chairman of the department of orthopaedic surgery at Sisters of Charity Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital Campus in Buffalo, NY. He is a senior partner in the Buffalo Orthopaedic Group in Williamsville, NY, a suburb of Buffalo. He specializes in adult joint reconstructive surgery.
Thomas Haas, D.O., ’88, has been named as chairman of the department of pathology and lab medicine at Mercy Health System, Jaynesville, WI. He was also elected president of the Fellows Council of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
Lawrence Abramson, D.O., M.P.H., ’73, was elected executive director of the Oakland County Osteopathic Medical Association (OCOMA) June 9. Dr. Abramson is a board-certified family practitioner and currently serves as the quality director for POH Regional Medical Center in Pontiac, MI, while also serving on several of the POH Regional Medical Center’s committees including chair of hospital practices and the utilization review and professional practices committees and as a member of the bioethics and the medical executives committees.
Jeremy Storm, D.O., ’05, was recently accepted into the infectious disease fellowship program at the University of Iowa, which he will start in July 2010. Dr. Storm, his wife, Natalie, and son William currently reside in Sioux Falls, SD, where he is an internal medicine resident at the University of South Dakota.
Collin Pehde, D.P.M., ’02, was appointed as the physician advisor for the Iowa Society of Medical Assistants for 2009-2010. He is an assistant professor at DMU.
Mary Malcom, D.O., ’01, is the newest member of the Clinton County, Iowa, board of health. Dr. Malcom also serves on the Iowa Department of Public Health preparedness action committee, representing the Iowa Osteopathic Medicine Association.
Joseph Bergstrom, D.O., ’97, was sworn in as president of the Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association at the annual conference and scientific seminar in May. Dr. Bergstrom practices family medicine at Trinity and Terrace Park Family Practice in Bettendorf and oversees the osteopathic family practice residency program at Trinity.
Kevin Smith, D.P.M., ’95, was an oral examiner for the 2009 American Board of Podiatric Surgery foot surgery certification exam, held in Chicago. He is associate dean of the DMU College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.
Teresa Hubka Dunkas, D.O., ’89, in May 2009, became the first female president of the American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF). She will serve a one-year term.
Christopher Unrein, D.O., F.A.C.P., C.M.D., ’88, was recently promoted to full professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Unrein is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Hospice and Palliative Care. Dr. Unrein, his wife, Sonya, and two daughters reside in the Denver area.
Scott Wilson, D.O., ’86, was promoted to professor in the clinician educator track at the University of Iowa earlier this year. He also received the department of internal medicine Chairman’s Award for faculty, recognizing his outstanding service to the department.
Kevin Smith, D.P.M., ’95, was selected to participate as an oral examiner for the 2009 American Board of Podiatric Surgery (ABPS) Foot Surgery Certification Exam.
Kathy Satterfield, D.P.M., ’91, was one of ten podiatrists selected by Podiatry Today, a new magazine for the nation’s podiatric physicians and associated medical communities, to contribute monthly blogs for its online edition. The blog serves as an exciting way to exchange cutting-edge information with colleagues and allows readers to immediately respond with questions and comments of their own. Read the blog atwww.podiatrytoday.com.
Denise Mandi, D.P.M., ’89, section chief of foot and ankle surgery and chair of the department of surgery at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, IA, is using a new hyaline cartilage graft to give patients a better option for repairing damage to joints. Dr. Mandi is part of the first non-orthopedic group to use this type of graft.
Frank Benes III, D.O., ’84, was named Medical Director of the Year by TeamHealth West. Dr. Benes oversees Banner Baywood Medical Center’s emergency department in Mesa, AZ. TeamHealth West is a division of TeamHealth, a company that provides emergency department administrative and staffing services.
Jeffrey Jones, D.O., ’84, was presented with the A.T. Still Award of Excellence during the 109th annual Oklahoma Osteopathic Association convention, April 23-26. The award is presented to the osteopathic physician who most exemplifies and helps preserve the teachings and philosophy of osteopathic medicine. Dr. Jones is a board certified family physician.
David Drake, D.O., ’83, was nominated by the mayor of Des Moines and appointed by the Des Moines City Council to a three-year term as commissioner on the Des Moines Human Rights Commission.
Wentzy Huang, D.O., ’81, was awarded life membership to the Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association at the 111th annual conference and scientific seminar in May. Life membership is granted by the board of trustees to regular or honorary members who have reached the age of 68 and have been an American Osteopathic Association affiliated organization member in good standing for 25 years immediately preceding. Dr. Huang is board certified in family practice and is in private practice in Clive, IA.
Patrick J. Crocker, D.O., FACEP, ’80, was appointed by the Texas governor to sit on the Texas Medical Board, effective May 2009. Dr. Crocker is one of 12 physicians in the state to oversee the practice of medicine in Texas. He previously served as the medical staff president of the SETON family of hospitals, chief of staff at Brackenridge Hospital and chief of emergency medicine at Regional Trauma Center since 1986.
Kenneth Bayles, D.O., FAOAO, ’75, was honored by his peers for his years of service in the House of Delegates of the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA). The House of Delegates is the primary governance body of TOMA, and he will help determine the direction of TOMA and its advocacy for health care of all Texans.
Warren Silberman, D.O., ’74, was the 2009 recipient of the Aerospace Medical Association’s Boothby-Edwards Award. The award was presented to Dr. Silberman for his leadership, innovation and promotion of aviation health and safety. He is board certified in internal medicine and preventative/aerospace medicine. He has given frequent lectures to the Aviation Medical Examiner community and pilot advocacy organizations and is a regular writer for the Federal Air Surgeon’s Bulletin.
Neil S. Levy, D.O., ’71, has been awarded life membership in the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA). Life membership in TOMA is awarded only to those osteopathic physicians who have given exemplary service to the profession and, in so doing, have added to the stature and prestige of the osteopathic profession. They must have been a member for a minimum of 25 years and championed the profession by providing outstanding care to their patients throughout their careers, many times fitting the profile of a local, unsung hero.Â
Thomas Buroker, D.O., ’68, was awarded life membership to the Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association at the 111th Annual Conference and Scientific Seminar in May. Life membership is granted by the board of trustees to those regular or honorary members who have reached the age of 68 and have been an American Osteopathic Association-affiliated organization member in good standing for 25 years immediately preceding. Dr. Buroker is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and medical oncology. He founded and continues to practice at Medical Oncology & Hematology Associates in Des Moines, IA.
Robert Hand, D.O., ’68, received the Presidential Achievement Award from the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) at their annual banquet, February 19, 2009. The award is in recognition of a lifelong service and dedication in FOMA and quality healthcare to citizens of Florida. Dr. Hand is a past president of FOMA.
Vince Granowicz, D.O., ’59, was appointed to the Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery licensing board.
Andrew Nicoli, D.O., ’06, was recently named chief resident for the department of anesthesiology at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL.
Ryan Ertz, D.P.T., FAAOMPT, ’04, recently completed an advanced residency and fellowship program in orthopaedic manual physical therapy with The Manual Therapy Institute, earning the distinction of Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT). Dr. Ertz currently practices in Omaha, NE, and is the first fellowship-trained manual therapist in the state, one of less than 600 in the United States.
David Plundo, D.O., ’85, received the designation of Fellow from the Association of Osteopathic Directors and Medical Educators at the annual meeting, April 22-25 in Seattle, Washington. He recently presented at the Iowa Public Health Conference, April 7-8. His presentation, Building an AHEC (Area Health Education Center) in Iowa, was accompanied by two posters, The Rural Pipeline: What waits at the End? And So you want to be a Country Doc? The Rural Medicine Educational Pathway.
Marc Hahn, D.O., ’84, received the Robert A. Kistner Award at the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine’s award banquet, April 17 in Bethesda, Maryland. The award is presented to individuals who have made a significant contribution to osteopathic medical education. Dr. Hahn has worked more than 30 years in and for osteopathic medicine and osteopathic medical education. He was recently named joint AACOM/AAMC Scholar-in-Residence, a historic appointment that will facilitate collaboration between the nation’s two medical education organizations.
Roberta Wattleworth, D.O., M.H.A., M.P.H., FACOFP, ’81, was inducted into the inaugural group of Fellows of the National Academy of Osteopathic Medical Educators, in Bethesda, Maryland, April 17. The charge of this group will be to collaborate on means by which to improve osteopathic medical education among our colleges, clinical rotations and residency training sites.
Pat Crocker, D.O., ’80, chief of emergency medicine at Dell Children’s Medical Center, has been named to the Texas Medical Board, the agency charged with licensing and disciplining the state’s doctors.
David Wensel, D.O., ’03, was recently named chief medical officer of Hospice of North Iowa and Palliative Care of Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa. Dr. Wensel will provide and supervise the medical care given to patients. In addition he will oversee the Pallative Care Fellowship program, which was the first program of its kind in the nation and remains the only one available in Iowa.
Jill Frerichs, D.P.M., ’01, and Tim Yoho, D.P.M., dean of CPMS, published their research, “A comparison of vitamin D levels in non-diabetic and diabetic patient populations,” in the January/February issue of The Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. Simon Geletta, Ph.D., CHS faculty, Nicholas Dodson, D.P.M., ’07, and Robert Greenhagen, D.P.M., ’08, were co-authors.
Michael Lee, D.P.M., ’96, was named president-elect of the 6,000-member American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS). The honor was announced March 6 at the ACFAS 67th Annual Scientific Conference in Washington, D.C. Dr. Lee practices with Capital Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Des Moines, IA.
Michael Lee, D.P.M., ’96, and Jared Maker, D.P.M., ’10, published, “Revision of failed flatfoot surgery,” in the January issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.
Marcy Fadness, PA-C, ’93, has been chosen as a lecturer for the 37th American Academy of Physician Assistant’s annual conference in San Diego, May 23-28. She will speak on the subjects of obstructive sleep apnea and narcolepsy. She is a regional speaker for Cephalon Pharmaceuticals in addition to her full-time position at the Iowa Sleep Disorders Center.
Malinda Schlicht, D.O., ’91, has been recognized by Cambridge Who’s Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of medicine. Dr. Schlicht specializes in family medicine and is responsible for providing direct care for patients. She currently practices in Albuquerque, NM.
Roberta Wattleworth, D.O., M.H.A., M.P.H., FACOFP, ’81, received the Distinguished Service Award during the 2009 national conference of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, March 9, in Washington, D.C. Dr. Wattleworth has been an active member of the ACOFP nationally and locally. She has been a member of the national Preceptor Committee since 2000, and has also served on the women’s initiative task force and the scholarship committee. She has been the advisor for the student chapter of ACOFP at Des Moines University for the past 22 years, and served as national advisor for the Executive Board of the Student Association of ACOFP for the past four years.
Christopher Olson, D.O., ’77, was re-elected to serve on the board of trustees of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association. Dr. Olson is a family physician at Family Practice Center, P.C., in Shamokin Dam, PA.
Lionel Katchem, D.O., FACOFP, ’64, received his designation as a fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians during its annual convention March 7 in Washington, D.C. The honorary designation of fellow is bestowed upon those candidates who have contributed outstanding national and local service through teaching, authorship, research or professional leadership. They have also contributed outstanding service in their professional career and family practice duties in their community and civic activities. Dr. Katchem has a family practice in Upland, CA and holds active hospital affiliations at three local hospitals.
Ariel Pleva, M.P.H., ’08, has recently been accepted for a poster presentation to the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists. She currently works for the Iowa Department of Public Health.
Brian Chabot, PA-C, ’07, received special recognition as an educator for the physician assistant program at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He worked as a physician assistant in the department of orthopedics at the Mayo clinic. He has recently joined Thunder Bay Community Health Services, a rural health clinic, in Rogers City, MI.
William Rhoades III, D.O., ’89, has been appointed chairman of the department of medicine at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. Dr. Rhoades has been a member of the Lutheran General medical staff for almost 14 years and most recently served as the division director of the general internal medicine and geriatrics division, as well as program director of the geriatrics fellowship program.
David Drake, D.O., ’83, was recently appointed commissioner on the Des Moines Human Rights Commission by the Des Moines City Council. He continues with his solo private practice of family systems consultation and as clinical professor of psychiatry at Des Moines University.
Janice Galli, D.O., ’83, has been appointed to the Iowa Board of Medicine by Governor Chet Culver.
Russell Hopp, D.O., FAAP, FAAAAI, ’75, was recognized for his 25 years of service at Creighton University at the 2009 Annual President’s Convocation. Dr. Hopp is professor of pediatrics and medicine and director of pediatric allergy and asthma at Creighton University. He is also the director of allergy at the Children’s Hospital and Medical Center in Omaha, NE.
Dale Andres, D.O., ’73, has been appointed senior vice president of medical affairs at Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines. Dr. Andres will oversee Mercy-Des Moines’ medical staff governance and leadership, as well as clinical quality initiatives, patient safety and physician medical education efforts. Dr. Andres serves as a member of the board of trustees for Des Moines University and is chairman of the medical school’s pathology department.
David Wensel, D.O., ’03, has been named chief medical officer of Hospice of North Iowa and Palliative Care of Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa. Dr. Wensel will provide and supervise the medical care given to patients and will oversee the Palliative Care Fellowship program, which was the first program of its kind in the nation and still the only program in Iowa.
S. Vincent Grasso, Jr., D.O., ’91, a member of the Stevens Healthcare Information Technology Management Advisory Board, was selected to lead the technical team on a $5 million dollar grant application to develop a HIPAA-complaint, web-based entry and reporting platform. The grant proposal brings together a broad range of subject matter experts from clinical and academic medicine, research, technology, finance and public policy.
Kathleen Satterfield, D.P.M., ’91, co-authored “Mortality of first-time amputees in diabetics: a 10-year observation,” in the January ’09 issue of Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice. The article is the second in a series developed from research done at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
Stephen Kabel, D.O., ’88, was recently elected to the board of directors for the New Jersey Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Kabel will be giving two lectures, “Successful Billing and Coding” and “Medical Myths,” at the Atlantic Regional Osteopathic Conference in April.