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2013 ANNUAL REPORT Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine’s 2013 Annual Report, Toward Shared Goals and Enhanced Learning, is being offered in an online format. To view the report, click on “Online Annual Report” in the spotlight section of the homepage of PCOM’s website: pcom.edu.
Sophia A. Monsour, DO, Saratoga Springs, NY, joined Community Health Center and will be practicing at Albany Medical Center Psychiatry. Matthew H. Montgomery, DO, MBA, Philadelphia, PA, is the chief resident of internal medicine at Aria Hospital in Philadelphia.
CLASS OF 2010 Stephen M. Cox, DO (GA–PCOM), Atlanta, GA, joined the medical staff at Northside/Dawson Urgent Care in Dawsonville. Anthony C. Dinardo, DO, Casselberry, FL, joined the medical staff at Family Health Center of Greater Orlando and will be working with Jeffrey A. Downing, DO ’97. Charlotte A. Ebner, DO (GA–PCOM), Winder, GA, has taken over the medical practice of Joseph C. Souther, MD, who recently retired. Lindsay E. Fowler, DO (GA–PCOM), Old Fort, NC, joined the medical staff at Mission Community Medicine, an affiliate of McDowell Hospital. Nathan A. Greczek, DO, South Abington Township, PA, joined the medical staff at Physicians Health Alliance. Alexandra Isakova, DO, Sunnyside, NY, joined the medical staff at the Floating Hospital Clinic in Long Island City. Ashley M. Lakin, DO, Providence, RI, joined the medical staff at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island. Joseph A. Laureti, III, DO, Shenandoah, PA, completed his residency program at Pinnacle Health Systems. Dr. Laureti joined the medical staff at Pocono Medical Center Physician Associates in East Stroudsburg. Shayna M. Lemke, DO, Bridgton, ME, joined the medical staff at Bridgton Hospital and will be practicing at Bridgton Internal Medicine.
LAUREN SYSOL PRINTZ, MS/FM ’11
Following Her Own Path to Teach Others About the Human Body by Colleen Pelc In the two short years since Ms. Printz graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and was the recipient of the Forensic Medicine Provost Award, she has been busy putting to use the skills and experiences that helped her receive that award. “I was very excited and honored to receive the award for academic excellence upon the completion of my graduate studies. It was very meaningful to know that I was chosen for the award by my professors, Cliff Akiyama, MA, MPH, assistant professor, and Gregory McDonald, DO, vice chair, professor and director, both of the department of bio-medical sciences. They were terrific mentors during my years at PCOM, and I was thankful for their guidance and support as I completed my forensic studies,” Ms. Printz says. While pursuing her master’s degree, Ms. Printz also worked as a gross anatomy lab assistant at PCOM, which has become very helpful in her current position at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University in Camden, New Jersey, where she serves as a gross anatomy technician. “The position involves overseeing the daily operations of the anatomy lab, including inventory control, preservation of human cadavers utilized for gross anatomy instruction, and assisting with cadaver dissection in preparation for practical exams as well as supporting research activities in the department of biomedical services,” she says. “I also interact with students, physicians and professors on a daily basis and provide support during the gross anatomy component of study.” Ms. Printz has experience with the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office as a forensic technician, a position that taught her the essentials of organization, flexibility and how to work in a very fast-paced environment. “When I decided to pursue a master’s degree in forensic medicine many of my friends and family members were curious about why I chose this particular program and wondered what I would do with my degree after graduation,” Ms. Printz says. “But I knew this was the path I wanted to follow, and I always believed that I would put the degree to good use. I am now able to use my education and skills to assist and teach others about the human body.”
Alison R. McMaster, DO, Dover, PA, joined the family medicine practice of Kurt K. Thomas, DO ’88, in Hanover. Mary E. Merlini, DO, Wyncote, PA, became part of Mercy Physician Network and joined the medical staff at Mercy Family Medicine.
Tracy E. Ransom, PsyD, Glenmoore, PA, joined the physical medicine and rehabilitation staff at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, as a rehabilitation psychologist for the Comprehensive Acute Rehabilitation Unit. Paul F. Sahd, DO, Jefferson, MA, joined the medical staff at Hadley Family Practice.
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