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Congratulations, Class of 2015!

Inside Commencement 2015: Awards, Outings, and Ceremonies

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Students Host Hilarious & Hearfelt Awards Ceremony

Ultrasound Station Debuts on RVUCOM Outreach Trip

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President's Message Three Gifts: Lessons in Successful, Professional Work

by Cheryl D. Lovell, PhD, President and CEO During our May graduation, I offered my President's Address to the RVUCOM Class of 2015. In this charge, I provided three gifts for reflection as the graduates begin this next phase of their life: This phase that many call the professional working years of your life marks the turning point from attending classes and participating in rotations to actually having the time to perform your calling, your work as a physician. Please keep in mind: you will always be a student of some fashion. In fact, we expect you will be a lifelong learner, always engaged in educational activities. You are required by the laws of the state that licenses you as a physician to have continuing education so we know you will be an ongoing student of medicine. As you make this turn to the new phase of your life, this time should find you thinking about how you will make your mark in your professional community.

I have three gifts to give you that I hope you can take advantage of and implement in your manner of work. I trust they will become your habits of the heart and lead you to greater successes. The gifts are not in a box. They are not something you can hold or look at for a moment and then put on a shelf, but rather they are gifts of free advice from me to you so you can put these into your toolbox.

The three gifts of advice include: • Always have the integrity and faith to make tough decisions in difficult times; • Always live your life from a point of optimism where you see the good in others and situations, have a positive outlook on life, and take full advantage of the luck that crosses your path; • Always keep a humorous spirit and live with passion and levity.

I’d like to take each of these and quickly expand on them to give you a better idea of what I mean.

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First, to live a life where you have faith and integrity to make tough decisions in difficult times is something you as physicians will be doing on a regular basis. Whether you are making that quick decision to save a life or a long thoughtout plan of recovery for a patient with a complex illness, these decisions require courage. You will make tough decisions every day and most will be in non-optimal conditions where quickness, fortitude, and integrity are needed.

What I am describing is that your success is predicated on having a backbone (you know, that stamina, grit, and courage) that allows you to see clearly when others might display confusion and panic. This kind of decision-making is predictable and strong, with direction of what needs to happen next. My first gift of advice then is that you live a life of honesty, trustfulness, reliability, and uprightness.

In other words, having a backbone, I believe, requires that you live a life of integrity and one based in faith.

Many famous people have talked about what integrity and faith mean. Alan Simpson once noted, “If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don’t have integrity, nothing else matters.” Our First Lady, Michelle Obama said, “We learned about honesty and integrity—that the truth matters—that you don’t take shortcuts or play by your own set of rules…and success does not count unless you earn it fair and square.” Finally, Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”

Others have added important thoughts about integrity and here are some often-shared quotes: “Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values rather than personal gain,” and “Integrity is doing the right thing even if nobody is watching.”

A key point about having a backbone then is that the foundation should be based on faith and integrity. It defines who you are and, frankly, integrity and faith are handy

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tools to have when you need to make difficult decisions.

My second gift of advice to you is that you have a wishful attitude of hopefulness, that you have aspirations of yourself and others, and that you live a life of optimism, where you see the half-full rather than the half-empty view. Having a positive outlook can add years to your life, keep you young in spirit, and can be contagious to those around you. This kind of positive outlook makes you the one others want to be around. A positive attitude can also be the result of good fortune or luck (that of being in the right place at the right time). I wish you luck. It might be the kind of luck that you might obtain from grabbing the long end of the wishbone.

You might be interested to know that, while the tradition of the wishbone was brought to the U.S. by the Pilgrims, it actually dates back over 2,400 years. Author Bryan Adams once wrote, "The Etruscan people believed that fowl could predict the future. Each day, the hen’s squawking would announce that she was laying an egg and the dawning of a new day was then broadcast by the early morning crowing of the rooster. If a chicken was killed, the collarbone was thought to be sacred; thus it was not touched and was left to dry in the sun. The people gathered around to hold the unbroken bone and made a wish in hopes of it bringing them good luck. The wishbone tradition was derived from this early practice."

Adams also noted, "The Romans embraced many of the Etruscan customs. The people of Rome began fighting over the unbroken bones of chickens because they wanted good fortune. It was said that the phrases, 'I need a lucky break' and 'I never get a break,' came from the loser in the tug-of-collarbone contest. This quickly spread throughout England, and the English people referred to the breaking of the bones as ‘merry-thoughts.'"

That kind of luck and optimism is what I wish for you.

Hopefully, your luck will not come from the breaking of bones. Your luck can come from being prepared, being ready for the challenges of your day, and taking advantage of the good educational experiences you have had at RVU. In Good to Great, Jim Collins talks about this kind of awareness as the “Return on Luck”: being able to capitalize on unplanned events. He and his colleagues have “come up with a way to measure how much companies benefited from these unpredictable

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events, whether good or bad.” Let your strong preparation and the good luck you come across guide your path. May your preparation allow you to have the “Return on Luck” that will propel your career. To do that, you need to be open to opportunity and have that readiness to know it when you see it.

The final gift of advice I offer you is to have a sense of humor. If you don’t have one, I can only hope you develop it quickly. One of my most fond written comments from student course evaluations is, “Dr. Lovell has a wicked sense of humor.” I must admit, when I first read that, I thought it was something offensive until I asked one of my faculty colleagues about it and found that it was a colloquialism from the northeast. She stated that everyone from Boston says, "that is wicked cool" or "that is wicked good." So make sure you have a wicked sense of humor and always find time to laugh at yourself.

Many have written about humor and the need for laughter: "Laughter is the best medicine", "Blessed are they that can laugh at themselves, for they will never cease to be amused", and "A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs: it’s jolted by every pebble on the road" (H.W. Beeker). As you can see, my third gift of humor is important. It is everywhere.

We just need to find it and bring it into our lives appropriately.

If you have been following me and thinking about these three gifts I offer you, you would have noticed something special about these three pieces of advice: • I wish that you have a backbone • I wish that you have a wishbone • I wish that you have a funny bone Not a bad set of advice for students who are about to be awarded an osteopathic medical degree! By the way, I must acknowledge a fellow president, Dr. Diana Doyle, for the idea of using the bone metaphor.

RVUCOM Graduating Class of 2015, may you find strength to do your job well, may you find optimism and have the good fortune to take advantage of the luck that will come your way, and may you always find humor in yourself and bring levity into your professional and personal life appropriately. Good luck as you make this important transition.

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Dean's Message Seated Firmly in the Saddle!

by Thomas N. Told, DO, FACOFP, dist., Dean and CAO I am well into my first year as the permanent Dean and CAO of RVUCOM and I can say it has been a wonderful (and sometimes challenging) experience. I would compare it to breaking in a new roping saddle: some days are comfortable and the ride is smooth; other days, the saddle squeaks, binds, and can get a bit painful. A saddle, like the Dean’s Office, requires frequent and liberal applications of patience, perspiration, and many hours of hard work to mold a horse, saddle, and rider—or a Dean, faculty, and students—into a comfortable effective team.

Roping saddles, like the Dean’s position, must be designed to handle nearly everything that can go wrong and still survive. They are selected because they are tougher and heavier than other saddles and are built for a lifetime of service and dependability. In fact, parents often pass roping saddles onto their sons and daughters; the saddles of great men and women now long gone still exist in museums as testaments to their lives. These hunks of Mesquite wood, rawhide, and thick bullhide leather are turned into works of art that can withstand the abuse and heavy loads of a lifetime of rigorous service—just as years of medical practice and different educational experiences with all types of students form the attributes of an effective Dean.

A heavy duty saddle must not only be tough; it must be soft and forgiving enough to protect both horse and rider.

The Dean too must exercise compassion and wisdom in dealing with students, faculty, and staff.

Much like a roping saddle, the Dean of a medical school is charged with convening and molding often powerful and opposing opinions and forcing them into a cohesive and effective educational team. To the roper, the saddle is the instrument that absorbs and then focuses the strengths of both the horse and the rider to overcome the power of the bull at the end of the rope. A great roping saddle will be tough enough to withstand all types of weather, thick brush, and the strain of heavy laden ropes, yet attractive enough to look good in a rodeo or parade. By the same token, a Dean must be strong enough to resist the forces that seek to divert resources and energy away from the primary mission of the institution, yet diplomatic enough to convene and collaborate with those who can advance the primary mission of the college.

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Making a roping saddle a comfortable and effective tool takes lots of softening, stretching and forming to fit both horse and rider. When leather resists change, it can force the rider’s toes inward or chafe the backside causing severe discomfort during the ride. This condition can cause saddle sores on both rider and horse, not to mention hamper the ability to walk after dismounting. When resistance like this occurs, drastic measures must be implemented, such as soaking the leather fenders connecting those stirrups to the main saddle in a horse’s watering trough for several hours. This will drastically soften the leather so it can be more easily shaped and managed. To maintain the desired shape permanently, a broom handle is placed between the two stirrups to twist them into the desired position while they dry. This effectively alters the shape to a more anatomic position for legs and ankles, and increases the functionality of the saddle permanently. Now, I do not propose dunking all our problems (human or otherwise) in a horse tank to change their memory, but I have learned that persistence, firmness, and reason will take the place of that horse’s watering tank in achieving permanent change.

Finally, new leather squeaks, springs back, and protests change, thus bringing discomfort to both horse and rider until it finally submits and forms into place. This is not unlike some individuals in education today who wish to retain the elements of past systems or just resist change because they feel they can. Like a good equestrian, a Dean must exercise patience, persistence and reason knowing that with time, people, like fine leather, can change and be molded into a very effective body.

I want everyone at RVU to know that I appreciate very much the many kindnesses they have extended to me. I am indeed broken in very well like a good saddle and ready for a long comfortable ride.

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Commencement 2015 Awards Dinner Shines Spotlight on Graduates As if completing medical school weren't a difficult enough achievement in itself, certain students have exceeded RVUCOM's already high standards for success by displaying remarkable levels of excellence in academics and service over the years. It was for these students that RVUCOM held the annual Graduation Awards Dinner.

Some of the awards handed out were Top 10% in Academic Standing, Excellence in the Clinical Years, Excellence in the Basic Sciences, and Certificates of Completion for each of the honors tracks. Within each track, one or more students were selected for a special honor: for Military Medicine, Charles Hutchinson; for Global Medicine track, Sheila Maier; and for Rural and Wilderness Medicine, Sean Slack and Nicholas Broadbent for Clinical Excellence, and Andrew Rotando and Kristin Barney for Academic Excellence.

Graduates Slack, Broadbent, Rotando, and Barney receive awards for the Rural and Wilderness Honors Track

Several distinguished awards were passed out over the course of the evening. Lindsay Barrett received the Brandon Trusell Community Service Award; Carly LaCroix received the William G. Anderson Resiliency Award; and Jeffrey Summers received the Research Award. The President's Award is unique in that it is the result of faculty and staff voting for the student they felt best resembles the RVU Core Values: Integrity, Collegiality, Compassion, Diversity, Excellence, and Service. This award was presented to Matthew Bradbury.

The winners of the annual Dean's Award were Annaliese Stone Casey and Jeremy Jie Casey. During their time at RVUCOM, they have worked together on many service projects and clinical outreach programs. They have developed rural Kansas as a course site for RVU. They have created new residency opportunities for students who came after them. As Thomas N. Told, DO, FACOFP, dist., Dean, said of their Cheryl D. Lovell, PhD, President, honors Matthew Bradbury, DO '15, selection, "They exemplified the spirit of RVU. They were the builders of their class." with the President's Award

Cindy Funk, PhD, Associate Professor, gives an award to Brian Trieu, DO '15

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Congratulations to each of our award winners on their hard work and dedication!

Camille Bentley, DO, MPH, FACOFP, Chair of Global Medicine, provides awards and certificates to members of the track

LeAnn Jons-Cox, DO, Chair of OPP, gives an award to Carly LaCroix, DO '15

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Commencement 2015 Graduates Celebrate With a Week of Activities The week prior to graduation is one of the busiest times of the year for both the students and the staff, packed with nostalgic get-togethers, familial obligations, last-minute paperwork, and finally, commencement itself. To kick off the week-long celebration, the Class of 2015 attended a Denver Outlaws Pro Lacrosse Game, an activity that captured the Colorado atmosphere these students had grown to love over the last four years of their schooling. Graduates and their families toured the Sports Authority Field at Mile High and were provided with field-level seating and photo opportunities on the field after the game. "This was a unique experience," said Ryan Greene, DO '15. "We wanted to leave a positive lasting memory of all the wonderful things that Denver has to offer."

Military students received a special treat during the week: the cake-cutting ceremony, a long-standing tradition in the military. The students first listened to a speech by Lieutenant General Douglas J. Robb, DO, Director of the Defense Health Agency. His talk focused on the realities of medicine in the military and the many advances the military has made, including quicker response times and shipments of newer blood to aid in saving patients. Douglas Robinson, OMS-IV, noted, "The evolution of healthcare is unmatched within the armed forces. It was enlightening to hear General Robb discuss the defining innovations of war time medicine and the substantial impact that military providers have had and will continue to have on the civilian sector." Many students commented that the speech was very motivating: "General Robb did an amazing job of casting the future vision for the entire Department of Defense," Peter Gertonson, DO '15, said, "while simultaneously encouraging and motivating us to be excited about our current role and function."

As the week wound down (and commencement drew nearer), RVUCOM hosted an on-campus picnic event for all graduates, their loved ones, and faculty and staff. This fun, informal setting included lots of activities for everyone, as well as a delicious barbecue buffet. RVUCOM graduate, Danelle Wilson, DO '15, said, "I thought it was an awesome event. It provided a wonderful opportunity for friends and family of the graduates to tour the school and meet the faculty."

The bounce house was a highlight for adults and children alike

Students from the Class of 2015 enjoy a Denver Outlaws game

Families got silly for the photo booths, which included props and signs

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Ross Patrick, DO '15, gives the command to pose, prior to cutting the military cake

Little kids channeled their inner American Gladiators at the wrecking ball

Talented face painters covered guests in dragons, fairies, and more

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Commencement 2015 ...And Now For the Main Event

"It wasn't quite like taking down the Death Star as it was made out to be," said Brendan Klein, Valedictorian of Class of 2015. He summed up his and his fellow classmates' emotions about their time at RVUCOM. "All of [the challenges] were vastly outweighed by the triumphs: the first time you correctly diagnosed a patient; finally snaking that Foley catheter into the bladder of a 600-pound person; in the operating room, being handed an amputated leg...and you didn't faint; celebrating with your closest friends on Match Day because you're happy to see their dreams come true just as much as your own."

It was with that optimistic, triumphant spirit that 144 medical students graduated from RVUCOM on May 16th at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver. The Class of 2015 proved to be an outstanding class: placing 100% into residency programs and scoring among the top board scores of all osteopathic colleges in the United States. But what makes them even more outstanding is who they are.

As Dr. Klein said, "Medical students are kind, passionate, always willing to help somebody—even a complete stranger—and definitely know how to have a good time and let loose."

The ceremony featured several guest speakers. Frank Ames, PhD, MA, MDiv, Director of Library Services, provided the Invocation. Heather Katz, DO '12, Alumni Association President, offered advice to the students as they begin their new residency programs. Cheryl D. Lovell, PhD, President and CEO, advised students to maintain integrity, a positive outlook, and a sense of humor in her President's Address (read the full speech on Page 1). Thomas N. Told, DO, FACOFP, dist., Dean and CAO, spoke of the history, motivations, and struggles which led A.T. Still to found the practice of osteopathic medicine, as well as the current direction of medicine, in which osteopathic and allopathic residencies have begun to merge. He offered this advice: "Remember to always honor the philosophy you learned at RVU and live each day as an osteopathic physician should." Victoria Sweet, MD, Author and Professor, offered the commencement address and, following the hooding ceremony, John H. Drabing, DO, FAOAO, FACOS, welcomed the new physicians to the profession. The S.O.A.P. Notes (in what would be their final performance with RVU) welcomed military physicians to the stage with a rousing medley of each branch's song. Lieutenant General Douglas J. Robb, DO, led the commissioning ceremony, bestowing the new ranking onto each of the military physicians.

While the ceremony has ended and our newest alumni have since moved on to the next step of their lives as physicians, we want to remind you of the advice of Dr. Klein: "I would like to urge all of us, now and then, to stop and appreciate the life we've been given and all we've accomplished and remember that life is meant to be enjoyed, so let's go enjoy

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RVUCOM Students Host Hilarious and Heartfelt Awards Ceremony

Anatomy and OPP Fellows receive Gifts of Gratitude

Jay Thompson, OMS-II, presents an award to Erica Whatley

RVUCOM students took a refreshing break from studying to pay tribute to faculty, staff, and fellow students at the 4th Annual RVUCOM Awards Night. In classic award show style, the evening began with a comical video showcasing the pre-event preparations of the two hosts, Matthew Moynihan, OMS-II, and Jack Thompson, OMS-II. This included an anatomical review of the nominees’ faces and a pep talk from Andrew Vosko, PhD, Assistant Professor of Neuroanatomy/Gross Anatomy, on the importance of "becoming the character," at which point he jokingly recommended Grumpy Carebear as a model. The video concluded with the two hosts strutting (and falling) down the hallway and into the auditorium to the tune of Rocky’s renowned hymn, "Eye of the Tiger."

The comedy continued throughout the evening, as the hosts paid a special tribute to "the activities students have lost since being in medical school" and announced a list of new and decidedly unapproved “Totally Legitimate Student Awards,” which included Best Beard (awarded to Phillip Mann, OMS-II) and Most Disruptive/Cutest Sneeze (awarded to Laurie Bezjian, OMS-II).

Aside from the jokes, heartfelt awards were given out, including the Unsung Hero Award, the Summit Club of the Year Award, and the Service Awards.

Jack Thompson channels his inner Dr. Ramey to help his co-host

A new addition to this year’s event was the Gifts of Gratitude, which were given to the Anatomy and OPP fellows for their hard work and support. Each fellow received a unique piece of artwork.

The event was organized by Heather Eschbach, OMS-II. "Many told me they couldn’t stop laughing, which was our goal," she said. "It was a wonderful way to relax and, most importantly, celebrate those who make RVUCOM a great place to be."

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George Marsh gives a speech

Congratulations to the Award Winners!

Class of 2018 Award Winners: Service Award: Sohayla Rostami Congeniality Award: Manuel Lewis Class of 2017 Award Winners: Service Award: Grace Borton Congeniality Award: Vanessa Clendenin OPP Department Award: Chani Taggart PCM Department Award: Kelly Davis Staff and Faculty Awards: Unsung Hero Award: George Marsh Administrative Staff Member of the Year Award: Erica Whatley A.T. Still Award for Excellence in Teaching: Dr. Phumiruk "Dr. Dow" Tiemdow Dr. Dana Anglund William Osler Award for Excellence in Teaching Biomedical Sciences: Dr. Dwight Hertz (Class of 2017) Dr. Cindy Funk (Class of 2018) Summit Club of the Year: ACOFP Family Medicine Club

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Ultrasound Station Debuts on RVUCOM Medical Outreach Trip It was an exciting, but familiar scene as RVUCOM student doctors, faculty, volunteers, and physicians boarded the plane to Guatemala. Just as with the eight previous trips, there was a feeling of anticipation and nervousness. However, there was something new on this trip–something that would be very beneficial in working with patients: the ECHO 5 Ultrasound Station.

With the help of Hands for Health, a nonprofit organization, and SOSEP, a humanitarian outreach group run by the First Lady of Guatemala, the 38 volunteers were able to provide primary health care to more than 650 people living in the rural villages located in the Lake Atitlan region. The SOSEP group helped notify and organize the clinical sites and provided water, lunch, translators, and Melissa Baumann, OMS-III, checks the heart rate of a Guatemalan patient security. "Through SOSEP’s organization, we were able to bring in all medications and supplies necessary to provide good medical care to the people we served," said Camille Bentley, DO, MPH, FACOFP, Chair of Global and Community Medicine.

The ECHO 5 Ultrasound Station proved to be a highlight of the trip, providing diagnostic confirmation of conditions for many patients, while ruling out diagnoses for patients with vague complaints. Samuel Plesner, OMS-IV and experienced technician, said, "There were several pregnant patients...the ultrasound allowed us to provide growth analysis, structural analysis, size and dates, as well as giving the soon-to-be mothers a look at their baby in the womb. We were also able to determine the sex of the baby." The ultrasound also enabled the group to give increased emphasis to referrals for further treatment and/or surgery, while giving patients an extra measure of mental comfort and reassurance.

During the visit, over 40 patients benefitted from the ultrasound, with over 200 photos taken and a number of guided injections performed.

In addition to providing health care, the group experienced the Guatemalan culture outside of the clinics. Evenings were spent exploring the city, trying out local restaurants, as well as touring the Mayan ruins, climbing Pacaya Volcano (and roasting marshmallows on hot lava rocks!), and ziplining in the forest overlooking Lake Atitlan. Photos provided by SD Baumann and Dr. Bentley.

The group takes time to tour Guatemala

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SD Plesner uses the ultrasound on a patient

Locals wait in long lines to see a physician or medical student

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Research Appreciation Day Focuses on Sports Medicine Throughout the year, students travel around the country (and sometimes the world!) to various conferences, where they display posters and give presentations on their research. Research Appreciation Day is an annual event that brings all of these posters and presentations back to RVU, where faculty, staff, and fellow students can review and discuss the findings together. Non-RVUCOM presenters are encouraged to attend and share their research, as well.

The theme for this year's Research Appreciation Day, held on May 7th, was "Advancing the Field of Sports Medicine". The day began with the poster session, a highlight for many participants: "I really enjoyed talking with RVU students, as well as members of the off-campus healthcare community about the exciting research they are conducting," said Rachel Linger, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pharmacology. Kate Pate, PhD, Assistant Professor of Physiology, added, "Seeing the students' excitement as they talked about their research was the highlight for me."

After introductory remarks and several guest speakers, John Hill, DO, FACSM, FAAFP, Director of Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship at University of Colorado, gave the keynote speech, "Non-Invasive Glycogen Measurement Using Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: The Next Frontier of Sports Performance in Cycling." Next, students gave oral presentations of their research. Finally, awards were handed out: Biomedical Science and Clinical Research (Nicholas Broadbent, DO '15); Medical Education & Public Health Research (Ed Wilson, DO '15); Best Oral Presentation (Alicia Kincaid, OMS-IV, and Ashley Lamb, OMS-IV); and Outstanding Scholarly Achievement Award (Matthew Bradbury, DO '15, and Shawn Spencer, DO '15).

Students from Gateway High School present their research, "Musicanics"

Sarah Edgerton, OMS-II, discusses her poster, which won the Best Research Poster Award.

Students Perform at the Annual Donor Memorial Ceremony Annually, students of RVUCOM host a Donor Memorial Ceremony to honor those who have offered their bodies for the sake of science and medicine. This year's event included musical performances, dances, poems, and readings dedicated to the deceased, whom they worked on and learned from during their time in the Anatomy Lab. Stephanie Thibodaux,

OMS-II, reads "Restoring Humanity"

Cynthia Omega, OMS-II, performs "From Death Comes Life"

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Matthew Moynihan, OMS-II, reads "Let Me Show You"

Bradley Wheeler, OMS-II, plays, "For My Father"

Kash Kaul, OMS-II, performs "Amazing Grace"

Chantal Yousif, OMS-II, reads "Your Legacy"

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Rural and Wilderness Medicine Capstone 2015

by Thomas N. Told, DO, FACOFP, dist., Dean and CAO

It is important for a physician to know the basic skills of survival for the simple reason that if the physician does not survive in a wilderness situation, many more individuals will perish for lack of medical skills and training. The physician must be the leader and the survivor, not just another one of the victims.

This was the theme of the Rural and Wilderness Capstone experience, which was held over four days on the Seely Ranch (located on the South Fork of the Williams Fork River in Northwest Colorado). This working ranch spans over 10,000 acres of private land containing mountains, canyons, and pristine streams, providing a wonderful learning laboratory. There is an abundance of wildlife and ranch animals, adding to the flavor of remoteness and rugged isolation of this beautiful place. It is the perfect spot for students to interact with the land without fear of violating rules and regulations of public camping spots. They can cut trees, build shelters, have open fires, ford streams and ride horseback unimpeded as if it were a real survival situation. RVUCOM’s Rural and Wilderness Medicine Honors Track has made five trips to the Ranch since the beginning of the track. Each time, students come away with a newfound respect for the land and the folks that work the land.

There are several core skills that are taught at the ranch. These skills include veterinary medicine, handling large animals for injections and medication administration, and care of horses (including how to catch, groom, saddle, bridle for riding, and trimming and filing their hooves). They also learn the basic skills of riding in open country and going up and down hills safely. Due to the continuous rainy weather, we learned the challenges and perils of riding in apparent and harsh weather conditions. We had the occasional spill, but the ground was wet and soggy, so no injuries were sustained during that experience—just a few very muddy students.

In addition, the students tested their skills at making fishhooks from pins, bailing wire, paper clips, and finishing nails. The fishhooks were pounded and barbs filed into the surfaces of the tip. The soft metal was tempered for strength into true works of art that would function like the real thing. Due to the murky waters of the spring runoff, fishing was difficult, yielding only a single two-pound rainbow trout.

The fish from the trip was cleaned and readied to be cooked on fires started without the aid of matches or any utensils except willow woven grills or hot flat rocks. This gave students the opportunity to learn how to waterproof matches and make firestarter kits that were also waterproof and could be easily ignited, even if dunked in the river before using them.

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Ethan Saffer, OMS-III, and Alex Schilling, OMS-III, prepare a zipline for transporting patients across a flooded stream

Andrea Parsons, OMS-III, rides on a horse without a bridle for the first time

Tessa Johnson, OMS-III, SD Saffer, and Chelsea Moore, OMS-III, became experts at catching horses and giving vaccinations

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As training continued, the students learned how to build shelters and position fires correctly to heat them. They learned how to lash limbs together in various geometric forms to strengthen the roofs and sturdy up the sides. Applications of pine boughs made the shelters nearly waterproof and windproof.

"The physician must be a leader and a survivor..."

Another skill needed for wilderness survival is familiarization with all types of firearms. One afternoon was spent in learning about firearms and safety. This activity was then followed by range and wing shooting which was enjoyed by all participants. Those who had never handled firearms before felt comfortable and appreciated the experience.

SD Moore saddles and bridles her horse before a ride

The class also learned how to prepare and purify runoff river water so it was safe for consumption. They also learned firsthand how to operate the various water purification products on the market, including filters, ultraviolet light pens, and chemical purifiers. This is a valuable experience because the greatest health risk worldwide is the lack of clean water.

From water purification to water rescue, our wilderness track students learned the basic steps of fording swift and swollen mountain streams safely and effectively. They also learned how to rig a rescue line and pulley system to transport injured patients across water hazards safely.

They even fashioned a lighter that could ferry students back and forth safely.

SD Saffer learns the fine art of trimming and shoeing horses

A new addition to the trip this year was the introduction of the cut suit with the tourniquet and bleeding simulators as well as airway management to an injured patient.

Students were presented with bleeding extremities that required a tourniquet that had to be fashioned from clothing or other constrictive devices fashioned by the students.

They also needed to fashion devices that could be used as emergency airways in the wild and to perform an emergency cricothyroidotomy on the cut suit patient. We also covered chest tubes and needle thoracotomies.

The rural and wilderness areas of our country are wide and wonderful places that are both beautiful and dangerous. We believe providing training in these areas is the best way to have our students become effective caregivers in this challenging environment.

SD Saffer and SD Parsons work on Isaac Billings, OMS-III, using strips of clothing as tourniquets and a modified rifle cartridge for an emergency airway

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News from the Office of Graduate Medical Eduation and RMOPTI The Office of Graduate Medical Education (GME) has been busy working on the development of new postgraduate training programs: • Swedish Medical Center The Osteopathic General Surgery Residency program at Swedish has matched three surgical residents and will launch their program in July. Dr. Emmett McGuire and Dr. Sue Sloan are the Program Directors.

• Sky Ridge Medical Center Traditional Rotating Internship Program This program was approved in 2013 and will launch this July with one intern.

• Peak Vista Family Medicine Residency This program has applied for a HRSA Primary Care Training and Enhancement Award. Based upon the outcome of this award, the program is looking to launch in July of 2016. Dr. Scott Robinson is the proposed Residency Program Director.

Discussions continue with a number of other hospitals and clinical entities, including Mountain View Hospital, Medical Center of Aurora, and Sky Ridge Medical Center.

If you are interested in any of these programs, refer to the AOA Opportunities website which will state the timeline for launch, if it is known. Do not contact the program directors unless the opportunities website specifically states that they are open for business.

RVUCOM Alumni Represent Colorado in National Trivia Competition After winning the statewide medical trivia competition held in Denver, Minds of Steel, a team of RVUCOM alumni internal medicine residents, traveled to Boston, Massachusetts to compete with other internal medicine residents in the American College of Physicians (ACP) Doctor’s Dilemma Competition held annually at the Scientific Internal Medicine Meeting.

This competition, also known as Medical Jeopardy, features up to 50 teams of residents from the around the world who all test their medical knowledge as they compete for the title of National Champion, which comes with the coveted Osler Cup. While the residents didn’t return home with the Osler Cup, they did make it through several rounds and are proud to have had the chance to represent Colorado at this national trivia competition.

The team, Minds of Steel, consists of RVUCOM alumni, Jennifer Cox, DO ‘13, Michael Forte, DO ’13, Vicki Zamurs, DO ‘13, and Kayleigh Zerr, DO ’13. They were led

by Coach Kathyrn McCaffrey, MD.

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Volunteer Efforts • Jayce Porter, OMS-IV, recently traveled to Chiapas, Mexico with a group called Mammoth Medical Missions. The team consisted of a general surgeon, an OB/GYN physician, an anesthesiologist, and support staff. SD Porter was the only medical student on the trip. Over the course of a week, they performed 30 surgeries (such as hysterectomies, hernia repairs, cholecystectomies, and excisional biopsies) for the local indigenous population.

Most of the patients had extreme symptoms and pain due to lack of medical access, which limited their ability to work, walk, and eat. For many patients, the Mammoth team was their last option.

SD Porter assisted anesthesia with intubation, epidural placement, spinal anesthesia, and sedation. He also first assisted on several hysterectomies and general surgery cases. "The need was great," said SD Porter, "and the reward for our efforts was even greater."

• Nikita Patel, DO '15, volunteered for Safe N' Smart Kids Food Fun and Fitness, a program organized by Denver Osteopathic Foundation. This program introduces young kids to the importance of living a healthy lifestyle.

• Earlier this year, RCC/RVU participated in Bingo Day at the Parker Senior Center. It was such a big hit that the club joined the seniors for another round. It was clear from the laughter and conversation that the seniors enjoyed the students' company— and vice versa. Once again, however, the students were not able to top the seniors' bingo skills. But the seniors provided pie, so everyone was a winner that day.

• RCC/RVU also organized a rape kit donation drive, in which they gathered items to provide to the Parker/Lone Tree Police Departments. These items (sweatpants, sweatshirts, socks, hygienic items) were given to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. While reporting a crime, victims often must relinquish their clothes to the police (and are not allowed simple comforts like taking a shower after the crime, while evidence is being gathered). It was the hope of the RCC/RVU that these items would make the victim feel more comfortable during such a horrible time. They collected enough items to assemble 45 complete kits.

SD Porter assists with surgeries through Mammoth Medical Missions

Dr. Gabriel Habermehl of CU and Dr. Nikita Habermehl teach kids

Garrett Rota, OMS-II, and Sindi Diko, OMS-II, call out bingo numbers

RCC/RVU members collect items for the Police Department with Rotarians

• Finally, RCC/RVU participated in a food drive in June. Katherine Johnson, OMS-II, Jamie Holland, OMS-III, and Lance Frank, OMS-II, assisted the Parker Task Force and Rotarians by soliciting grocery store shoppers for food donations.

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ISSC Course Teaches Students to Remain Calm in Disasters Even as future physicians, it is difficult to anticipate one's reaction in a highly stressful or dire situation: will you panic, pass out...or stay focused on the task at hand? For students in the RVUCOM Military Medicine Honors Track, they were able to find out during the recent Intensive Surgical Skills Course (ISSC) in Kearny Mesa, California.

Along with medical students from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), RVUers experienced trauma first-hand at the Stu Segall Productions Studio in collaboration with Strategic Operations (the makers of the cut suit). From car accidents to explosions to active shooters, catastrophic scenes were enacted through the use of actors, special effects, first responders, and, of course, cut suits.

From the point of injury to the operating room, students experienced the trauma and stress, then learned to treat their patients, despite the chaos happening around them (and possibly within them). As an added touch of realism, students even learned to deal with the grieving or panicked loved ones of their patients. While statistics on the benefits of this kind of training are not yet available, early reports show that students who undergo high-stress training performed very well on their medical boards.

Photos provided by Strategic Operations.

TOUCH Program Awards Students Dedicated to Service An unceasing dedication to service is one of the hallmarks of osteopathic medicine. To shine a spotlight on the efforts of students, RVU participates in the Translating Osteopathic Understanding into Community Health (TOUCH) program—an initiative of the Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents. "The program," said Vijay Setty, OMS-III, "is a neat way to acknowledge those who engage in our community and try to improve their surroundings in any way possible." To complete the TOUCH program, students must perform at least 50 hours of community service.

This year, 20 RVUers achieved this goal, with four students completing over 100 hours each! Yenly Nguyen, OMS-II, was one of these top-achievers: "One-hundred hours over the span of a year was manageable because I set aside one weekend a month to volunteer. I also completed a lot of my hours during the holiday season and spring break."

But community service isn't just about winning an award—it's about becoming a better physician. "I think volunteering is essential to a student doctor's education," said SD Nguyen. "I was so driven to change the world and serve underserved populations before medical school, but somewhere between the many exams and thinking about loans, I lost sight of why I chose this path. Volunteering my time is how I remind myself that it is worth it to keep moving forward. A well-rounded physician is one who not only excels in the classroom, but is also culturally-competent and has developed good bedside manner. I believe community service will make me a better physician than if I spent all of my time studying." SD Setty echoed that sentiment, "Many students were extremely involved in their communities and schools before starting at RVU. With TOUCH, they are able to reconnect with that part of their life. A lot of people use volunteering as a positive outlet and a way to balance out their academics."

Not only is community service beneficial to the world around you and to the student's future role as a physician, it is also good for the student's mental health: "My favorite service project this year," said SD Nguyen, "was volunteering with Colorado Puppy Rescue. After a stressful week or bad exam, nothing makes me smile like playing with puppies and helping them get adopted."

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Campus Tidbits Adrienne Kania, DO, Assistant Professor of OPP, was recently awarded the Osteopathic Mentor Award by the graduating OPP Predoctoral Fellows, for "embodying the osteopathic teaching spirit" and for exhibiting "a continued dedication for teaching and an eagerness to expand the boundaries of osteopathic medicine." Congratulations, Dr. Kania!

Clare Krska, OMS-II, and her horse, Romincka, recently debuted at Grand Prix, which is the Olympic level of the sport of dressage on April 25-26. Dressage stems from military origins and demands discipline, attention, and obedience. Despite the rigors of medical school, Clare—who has been training with Romincka for the last seven years—trains five days a week to prepare for competition. Clare will continue competing throughout the Midwest this summer. Congratulations on this amazing achievement!

Patty Kellison, Director of the Testing Center, will be participating in GISHWHES, the Greatest International Scavenger Hunt the World Has Ever Seen, on August 1-8. To quote gishwhes.com, "GISHWHES is part silliness, part art, part kindness and 100% fun." It benefits the charity Random Acts.

Many items on the list require large groups of people to do crazy-fun things—browse the website for whacky examples. Contact pkellison@rvu.edu if interested in joining in.

The Class of 2017 presented Dwight Hertz, MD, Professor of Pathology, with an oversized card (and a case of craft beer) to welcome him back to RVUCOM after his yearlong medical leave and to show their appreciation—proving once again that our students are simply the most thoughtful around. Dr. Hertz said of this gesture: "I couldn't have done it without your help and support! It was my absolute pleasure to be part of your education..."

RVU sponsored Parker's Annual Bike to Work Day event on June 24th to encourage and promote healthy activities. Julie Rosenthal, MS, Executive Director of Admissions and Marketing, handed out t-shirts to participants as they rode by the station. "It's so inspiring to see the community come together each year for the sake of health and wellness!" she said.

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Achieving New Heights Highlighting the Accomplishments of Our Faculty, Staff and Physicians in Training

Charles Simpkin, OMS-III, was published on PLOS-one for his research, “The Timing of the Circadian Clock and Sleep Differ between Napping and Non-Napping Toddlers”. The study examined the differences in circadian phase and sleep between napping and non-napping toddlers. Congratulations, SD Simpkin!

Thomas N. Told, DO, FACOFP, dist., Dean, was a 2015 Medical Education Research Grant Awardee. His project, titled "Third-Year Osteopathic Medical Student Evaluation of Student/ Patient Encounter Videos to Improve COMLEX Level 2 Performance Examination Humanistic Domain Scores," was reviewed and chosen by a panel of Osteopathic Medical Education Research Institute leaders and NAOME Fellows. Congratulations, Dr. Told!

Joshua Told, OMS-III, was among 66 participants in a research poster competition at the 2015 Ohio Osteopathic Symposium. His research, “T’ai Chi PPE: Personal Protective Equipment Training” focuses on the effectiveness of using a Tai Chi type of philosophy for a teaching model for learning how to put on firefighter protective equipment. SD Told said it was a great opportunity to represent RVUCOM. Great work, SD Told!

Teaching Academy Awards Faculty for Continued Education "We teach, but we were never taught how to teach." This is the sentiment behind the RVU Teaching Academy, the education-focused subcommittee headed up by Amber Heck, PhD, Associate Professor of Molecular Biology. While our faculty holds distinguished degrees in a wide array of fields, no one went to school specifically to learn how to teach future physicians. With this in mind, Dr. Heck came up with the idea of a program that would "enrich [the faculty's] skills, deepen their understanding of how students learn, and gather strategies for teaching."

A subcommittee of the Faculty Development Committee, the Teaching Academy is designed to motivate teachers and provide a forum for those who are interested in the pursuit of teaching excellence and the scholarship of learning. "Not everyone has the time or interest," said Jennifer Montemayor, PhD, Associate Professor of Physiology and Anatomy, "but for people who do, they have this outlet."

Here's how the program works: faculty members earn credit hours each time they participate in a Teaching Academy(or Faculty Development Committee-) approved event. These events can include faculty development seminars (such as "Exploring the Inner Life of a Teacher" or "Research Methods and Data Management"), presentations, and conferences on the topic of education.

Every spring, faculty members who earned over 20 credit hours are accepted into the Teaching Academy (and awarded with a pin and certificate). For an extra challenge, they have the opportunity to earn the Distinguished Member award—awarded only to those who earned over 40 credit hours in a school year. This year, eleven faculty members were inducted into the Teaching Academy.

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Welcome to our New Faculty and Staff!

Terrence Brennan, PhD Assistant Director of Compliance and Quality Assurance Dr. Brennan is originally from Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature/Journalism at Shippensburg University and his Masters degree in Communications Management from the Annenburg School of Communication. From there, he continued his education, earning his PhD in Higher Education Leadership from Trident University.

Throughout the years, Dr. Brennan has worked as the Director of Program Development for Regis University College of Professional Studies, the Director of Student Services for Jones International University, and the Director of Student Affairs for University of the Rockies.

He and his wife enjoy travelling both domestically and internationally (they try to take at least one international trip each year). Last year, they spent a week in Tahiti; the year before, they spent a week in Peru and the Amazon.

"Two very different trips and experiences!" he said.

A little-known fact about Dr. Brennan is that he was born in the Azores (volcanic islands located about 850 miles west of Portugal).

Welcome, Dr. Brennan!

William J. Cairney, PhD Assistant Dean for Graduate Medical Education William J. Cairney, PhD, is originally from Kearny, New Jersey.

He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biochemistry from Rutgers University and earned his Masters degree and PhD degree in Medical Microbiology from Cornell University.

Prior to joining RVUCOM, Dr. Cairney served 27 years in the United States Air Force where, in addition to other assignments, he served as Department Head of the Biology Department at USAF Academy and Department

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Head of Aerospace Physiology at USAF School of Aerospace Medicine. Since retirement from the Air Force, Dr. Cairney has been involved in the osteopathic medical education community with collaborative research efforts with Ohio Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Center for Osteopathic Research and Education (CORE) and with the Center for the Advancement of Healthcare Education and Delivery (C-AHEAD) in Colorado Springs. Dr. Cairney also worked as Executive Director of the OPTI-West Educational Consortium at Western University of Health Sciences and Administrative Director of Medical Education at the Colorado Springs Osteopathic Foundation, working with family medicine residency training, faculty development, and research.

Dr. Cairney is a Fellow of the Aerospace Medical Association and Past President of the Aerospace Physiology Society. His chief publications have been in the area of medical education research and the effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on mycotic disease agents. He also holds a commendation from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for the first successful microbiology experiment flown aboard the space shuttle Challenger.

Dr. Cairney is excited to be on a motivated RVU team with people he has known as friends and distinguished professional colleagues for many years.

Outside of work, Dr. Cairney and his wife, Linnea, enjoy quality time with the families of two sons, a daughter, and six grandchildren, especially at the Cairney cabin in the Colorado “high country.” Hiking, cross-country skiing, and exploring national forest trails on ATVs top their list of enjoyable activities. Dr. Cairney is also a member of the Scottish-American Military Society and enjoys Celtic culture, history, and music.

On a side note, Dr. Cairney spent many years in high school and college marching bands and minored in music at Rutgers University where he sang with the Rutgers University mixed chorus. He also played trombone with a Dixieland group within his college band.

Welcome, Dr. Cairney!

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Welcome to our New Faculty and Staff!

Joanie Douglas Administrative Assistant for Clinical Affairs

In his spare time, he and his wife enjoy teaching their kids (two boys and two girls), playing and talking sports, playing board games, and reading.

Joanie was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan—which explains her passion for ‘muscle’ cars! She comes to RVU from Atlanta, Georgia, where she was an executive assistant for 10 years to the CEO/president of a prominent executive search firm. Prior to that, she worked in the mortgage industry.

An interesting fact about David is that he can associate any alphabetic letter to its correlating number based on order instantaneously. By doing so, he can look at a word and immediately tell you, in order, the numbers. For example, "RVUCOM" = "18 22 21 3 15 13".

Joanie is excited to be a part of RVU and its future and to see RVU’s mission statement in action, "…inspiring students to serve with compassion, integrity and excellence."

Having lived in Colorado for only three months, she and her husband look forward to exploring the city, the mountains, and getting on the biking/hiking trails.

A little known fact about Joanie is that she plays billiards and is on an American Poolplayers Association (APA) league with her son, who was recently discharged from the army and has also settled in the Denver area.

Welcome, Joanie!

David Irons, CPA Director of Budgeting and Analysis David Irons, CPA, was born in Aurora, Colorado. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Colorado State University, then received his Master of Business Administration degree in Accounting from Colorado Technical University.

Previously, he worked as a Senior Corporate Accountant for CPI Card Group and, before that, as an Accountant for RE/MAX. He is excited to be a part of RVU because he was impressed by what the people here have done to make RVU so successful in a relatively short time. He wants to help RVU continue to succeed.

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Welcome, David!

Brian Novak, MS Director of Student Affairs Brian Novak, MS, is originally from Orion, Illinois. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Illinois College, and his MS degree from the College of Student Personnel from Western Illinois University. After working a few years as a computer consultant, Brian was drawn to help students through the higher education experience.

For the last nine years, he has served in various student activities and student life roles.

Brian says that he is excited to be a part of RVU because he loves the opportunity that a young school provides, with which he is able to help strategize and help shape the university in the years to come.

In their spare time, Brian and his partner, Zachary, love to travel, cook, read, entertain, and spend time with their two dogs, Lucy and Noodle. Brian is also a big superhero/ science fiction fan and loves chatting at length on anything from Superman to Star Trek.

An interesting fact about Brian is that—while he knows that Superman can fly, he realized he could not—after being thrown from a horse two weeks after graduating high school, which resulted in two broken wrists!

Welcome, Brian!

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Welcome to our New Faculty and Staff!

Amy Schlueter, MPA Associate Dean of Student Affairs Amy Schlueter, MPA, earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Sociology from Northwest Missouri State University and earned her Masters of Public Administration with an emphasis in Higher Education from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She is currently in the dissertation phase working towards her PhD in Higher Education Administration and Leadership.

She brings more than 15 years of experience working in academia, most recently as the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Diversity for the College of Nursing at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

Prior to that position, Amy was Director of Graduate Studies at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Amy says that she’s excited to be a part of the RVU family and believes it is a great fit. She’s happy to be working with a great group of people that are all working toward success - student success and institutional success.

“I look forward to doing this by using a team approach with a collaborative spirit. RVU is primed for greatness so I am thrilled for this opportunity to be a part it. I love working with students and creating and facilitating outof-classroom learning experiences.”

When not working or studying, Amy loves to spend time with her husband and two children, ages 4 and 6.

Welcome, Amy!

Promotions and New Appointments Jo Brogus, has been promoted from Clinical Rotations Coordinator in Clinical Affairs to Senior CME Coordinator. In this role, she will be providing operational support to the Continuing Medical Education program.

Congratulations, Jo!

Deidre McGee, has been appointed to the Administrative Assistant to the Military Track and the Integrated Curriculum Team. In her new role, Deidre will provide operational support to the Military Track, including cut suit demonstrations and administrative support to the Integrated Curriculum Team.

Congratulations, Deidre!

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From the Rocky Vista University Alumni Association

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Hello Alumni and RVUCOM Community!

Summer has finally arrived: classes have ended on campus; our Class of '12 alumni have graduated from their three-year residencies; and our recent grads are now interns. As a part of the RVUCOM community, this is very exciting!

I had the honor and privilege of attending the Class of 2015 graduation ceremony in May. After learning about the class' accomplishments, I know they will continue to do great things in their respective residencies and new communities. It was also an opportunity for me to reconnect with some old classmates and the faculty which was fantastic!

We wish the Class of 2015 lots of luck as they embark on their new journey to residency.

While I was in Parker for the graduation, I stopped by the school and met with the SGA representatives. It was great meeting current students, finding out what the Alumni Association can do for them and how we can stay connected with the current students. We are going to try to put together a portal so current students can contact graduates who are in the field they want to pursue. We will also see if graduates are willing to house or meet up with fourth-year RVUCOM students when they are on their audition rotations.

We want to wish lots of luck to those graduating from their residencies. We are so proud of all your accomplishments.

Remember your initial roots at RVU as you start your career. Please continue to keep us up to date about where you are in the country and if you plan on teaching. If you would like to teach RVUCOM students, please let us know!

For those transitioning into the next year of residency, good luck! We can’t wait to hear the great things you will be doing! Please email Julie Rosenthal at jrosenthal@rvu.edu or myself at alumni@rvu.edu with any exciting news you might have—including publications, poster presentations, or appointments to different positions. Also, incoming PGY IIIs and IVs, please let us know where you will be practicing.

Finally, we have events planned for the fall including awarding new scholarships and hosting multiple alumni events at different conferences (including OMED, ACOFP, and ACOI). Please remember that you will have to be a paying member to benefit from these gatherings. The membership dues are $25 for each of the first three years of residency or $75 for all three years. It is $75 dollars every year after that.

Hope you all enjoy your summer and wish you only success!

Sincerely, Heather Katz, DO '12 Alumni Association President

Want to become a member or maintain your membership of the RVU Alumni Association?

Go to the following URL to pay your annual fee: http://bit.ly/1HeoyxA

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From the Rocky Vista University Alumni Association

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congratulations to all of our alumni on their achievements!

Engagements, Marriages, and Births Christopher Ketter, DO '15, married Sarah Jones Ketter, OMS-IV.

Trish Lowery, DO '13, and her husband welcomed the birth of their son, Connor.

Job Acceptances, Fellowships, and Other Accomplishments Matthew Bradbury, DO '15, was the keynote speaker at Health Career Exploration Camp at Southern Utah University in June.

Amber Hildreth, DO '12, has accepted a Pediatric GI fellowship position at Rady Children's Hospital at University of California San Diego.

Heather Katz, DO '12, was named Resident of the Year at Broward Health in Florida.

Jarrett Leathem, DO '12, has accepted a Pain Management fellowship position at Penn State HMC. Sarah (Hudson) Michael, DO '12, has accepted a Medical Education fellowship position with Brown University Department of Emergency Medicine.

Ashley Pruett, DO '12, has accepted a Peds Anesthesia fellowship position at Penn State HMC. Kabeer Shah, DO '14, was selected as the recipient of the Mentorship Award in Dermatopathology by the American Society of Dermatopathology.

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