Discover Drive Summer 2017

Discovery Drive News from the Roseman University College of Medicine

2 0 1 7 Summer | Publishing Semiannually | Volume 4 | Issue 1

A Foundation Built

WITH

FOR THE COMMUNITY &

THE COMMUNITY

INSIDE:

College of Medicine Forms Partnership with Celebrated Photographer Peter Lik PG 10 Dr. Carolyn Glaubensklee: On A Molecular Level PG 12

CAMPmed REUNION On Saturday, January 28, the College of Medicine hosted a special CampMed reunion on the Summerlin Campus. Nearly 40 high school students from throughout Southern Nevada joined volunteer mentors and instructors from Roseman University’s College of Medicine, Touro University Nevada and University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine for a day of learning, with an emphasis on radiology. Spearheaded by Dr. Ken Rosenthal, professor of biomedical sciences in the College of Medicine, the event brought together the original cohort of students who participated in the inaugural CampMed event held in July 2016 at UNLV. CampMed is a collaborative program administered by the Desert Meadows Area Health Education Center (AHEC), with the support of the Nevada’s medical schools and the Clark County Medical Society.

PUBLISHER Jason Roth

DESIGNER Eric Jones

EDITORS Rachael Wadley Gabriela Raguay

PHOTOGRAPHERS Francia Garcia Chase Schmidt

GUEST CONTRIBUTORS Mark A. Penn, MD Steven Peralta Jason Roth

Discovery Drive is published two times per year by the Roseman University College of Medicine.

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GREETINGS from the Dean

Welcome to Discovery Drive!

Without GIVING, private and public institutions would have difficulty accomplishing their missions.

This is particularly true of private, non-profit entities like Roseman University, which does not rely on state funding.

It relies on the gracious commitments of individuals and corporations that believe in the core values, mission and vision of our University.

As previously mentioned, Roseman University is committed to bringing a private, MD-granting medical school to Southern Nevada. We have many things in place and ready to go. We simply need more financing before we start.

We have begun a $66 million campaign and are looking for more partners. Out of that $66 million, we need $30 million to cover some of our first six years of operations, as required by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). What we don’t need at this time are buildings; we have two buildings in Summerlin where we have established the College of Medicine. The Engelstad Research Building at 10530 Discovery Drive is where the College’s administrative and faculty offices are located, and where active research is happening. The University has committed that the teaching in the round lecture rooms, anatomy lab and simulated patient care center will all eventually be built out in this building. The Breakthrough Building at One Breakthrough Way is where we are planning to soon begin our clinical practice of medicine.

There is a need for all three medical schools in Southern Nevada. We are pleased to be part of the medical landscape, and in addition to Touro and UNLV, Roseman’s College of Medicine will provide excellent educational opportunities for students and faculty, and meaningful community employment opportunities for staff positions. The medical schools will all be different in how we will teach, and that is good for the schools and our region. These various and wonderful options are what provide individuals – with differing dreams, goals, learning styles, teaching backgrounds, etc. – the opportunity to find their niche in our community and contribute to our positively changing medical landscape.

It is critical in a growing region like ours to have more medical education opportunities along with research and patient care services.

Medical schools provide a strong foundation for each one of these. Individuals that aspire to excellence like to be connected to the academic medicine that medical schools bring to a community. And, we at Roseman are committed to having the very best.

When students look at where they want to go to medical school, they need the many alternatives that are available - private and public, MD or DO. Roseman provides a private alternative that is second-to-none, because as a university it is focused only on the health professions. The cornerstone of Roseman’s educational philosophy is its Six-Point Mastery Learning Model, with student success at the center, and high standards for learning.

Roseman’s MD program will value its students and help them succeed at high levels.

I ask those interested, to join us. If you have questions, or would like for me to sit down and talk with you about opportunities to give in support of our vision, I am willing to visit with you on our campus or somewhere of your choosing. Contact Steven Peralta at 702-802-2873 or speralta@roseman.edu.

He will make sure we get connected.

We are building our medical school one person, one conversation at a time. We look forward to great things in the future. Thank you for your interest.

Thank you,

Mark A. Penn, MD, MBA Founding Dean College of Medicine

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the campaign

FOR THE COLLEGE OF

MEDICINE Roseman University is poised for the next milestone

in fulfilling its commitment to the community by continuing to be a leader in transforming healthcare education, but we need your help to establish the College of Medicine. What sets Roseman University College of Medicine apart is not so much what we do, but how and why we do it. We deliver excellence while boldly living our values of Competence, Compassion, Integrity, Diversity, Respect, Communication, Community and Discovery. Our foundation is being built “with” the community and “for” the community.

By Steven Peralta

Your financial support of the College of

continue to make progress that enables us to

breakthroughs of discovery by you being a

Medicine will help to position us not only for

share our message and partner in ways that

part of our $66 million campaign.

success, but to be a game changer. The areas

advance the common good – not just today,

in which we now excel align perfectly with

but for decades to come. We have the passion,

In a place of increasing complexity, at a time

one of the greatest problems our community

the talent and the resolve to make an extraor-

when our pathway to success is reliant on the

faces: medical education and healthcare. Our

dinary impact, but we need your philanthrop-

community support, your financial involve-

community engagement and outreach efforts

ic support. With you at our side, we can make

ment is critical to providing the necessary

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funding that will enable us to continue during our start-up phase. It’s the right thing to do – for Southern Nevada, and for the next generation of healthcare leaders. Your generosity inspires our faculty, staff and community. You are the ones who can make an enormous difference!

There is still so much more to be done.

To continue to strengthen our vibrant community, the College of Medicine seeks support for education, research and patient care services, and promoting our mission through unrestricted giving and philanthropic efforts. To this

HOW TO MAKE A GIFT

GIFT TYPES

ONLINE

CURRENT GIFTS AND PLEDGES

Roseman University’s online gift system is an

Current gifts can be cash contributions given

easy, fast, secure and cost-effective way to give

now that provide immediate impact. Examples

to the College of Medicine. Please indicate

of current gifts are cash, securities, gifts of

“College of Medicine Dean’s Discretionary

personal and real property and gifts of closely

Fund” to ensure the most urgent and

held stock.

impactful use of your donation.

Visit giving.roseman.edu to make your donation.

GIFTS OF CASH Gifts of cash are immediate transfer of funds

BY MAIL

from you to Roseman University College of

Roseman University College of Medicine

Medicine. Gifts of cash can be made by per-

Attn: Steven Peralta, Director of Philanthropy

sonal check or credit card.

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end, our goal is to raise $66 million in

Las Vegas, NV 89135

the campaign. Building this College of

Please make check payable to “Roseman University

Medicine with the community needs in

College of Medicine” and include “Dean’s Discretionary

gift to the College of Medicine please contact

Fund” to ensure the most urgent and impactful use of

Steven Peralta, Director of Philanthropy,

your donation.

at 702-802-2873 or by email at

mind requires the use of philanthropic support from corporations, foundations and individuals. Where there is change, there is opportunity.

Any amount that you are able to give will allow the College of Medicine to continue

For more information on making a stock

speralta@roseman.edu.

BY PHONE 702-802-2873 (Steven Peralta) or 702-802-2869 (Jennifer Haley) Mention “Dean’s Discretionary Fund.”

to be more efficient, more impactful and more responsive. These funds will allow our founding dean and leadership staff to continue on our pathway towards accreditation with the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). Gifts and pledges payable over a period of time will provide our Founding Dean, Dr. Mark A. Penn, with a unique flexibility to direct funding where it will have the most impact for the College of Medicine and for the community.

As a private, non-profit, Roseman Univer-

Donations to the College of Medicine are a

sity has provided most of the funding in the

critical and vital resource that will empower

College of Medicine rather than receiving

our faculty, staff, researchers, physicians and

funding from the state of Nevada. Increased

healthcare leaders to make seemingly impos-

private support will allow the College of

sible ideas possible. Individual donations

Medicine to meet the needs of faculty,

become collective power – the power to lead

students and patients to build out our

a new generation of pioneers beyond today’s

classrooms, anatomy lab and our simulated

challenges and charge boldly toward the

patient care center. It will enable reconfigura-

discoveries of tomorrow.

tion of spaces for collaborative work amongst faculty, staff, students and patients.

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INVESTORS in tomorrow

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JACQUELINE L. NGUYEN, ESQ. Co-President, Clark County Medical Society Alliance “We as the alliance want every single person in Southern Nevada to be invested in our medical schools. Whether it’s a $5 contribution or a $10 contribution. We think that if everybody is invested somehow, they will care about what happens here. We already know the economic impact of these medical schools is enormous for our community, so why wouldn’t we?”

BRET LOUGHRIDGE VP Operations SR Construction "Dr. Penn and the College of Medicine are community driven. They are all about making our community better. If you know anybody who works for Roseman, they are top notch.

They are all passionate about the mission and believe in the Roseman University College of Medicine and what they are striving to do."

SALLIE DOEBLER Vice President of Membership Development, Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce "I’m not a $250,000 donor or a $30 million donor, but I can do something. And every single one of us has a responsibility to help support [the College of Medicine], because it can’t be the person next to you who’s going to do it. Every single one of us is going to benefit from how this changes our region and how this makes it a better place for us to live.”

HANADI NADEEM Member, Roseman University College of Medicine Philanthropy Leadership Council “As a wife of a physician, I know how much hard work they have to do and how many patients they have because there is a shortage of physicians. Maybe people don’t realize that in Nevada we don’t have as many physicians as we need. The Roseman College of Medicine, having a school like this, should not only provide better quantity and quality for healthcare, but it will also provide more opportunity here in Nevada for more people to follow their dreams.”

LAURA JARRETT Roseman University Technology Services “The Technology Services team chose to purchase a plaque in the auditorium because we wanted to show the College of Medicine that we are here to support you and we agree with the vision.”

DR. WILLIS PAULL Roseman University College of Medicine “I’m a faculty member of the College of Medicine. I think that’s a fortunate thing.

I think that the faculty and other employees feel very strongly and feel a need or a responsibility to also give back and help.”

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COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Philanthropy Leadership Council The College of Medicine Philanthropy Leadership Council (PLC) is built on a grassroots model of business leaders connecting the College of Medicine to their local community, cultivating relationships in Southern Nevada for focus and broader fundraising impact, and uniting everyone’s “connections” and resources to leverage talent in pursuit of our mission, vision and values. All members serve on a volunteer basis and have a vital role in achieving the College of Medicine’s vision through three primary responsibilities: Fundraising, Development and Leadership.

Duties Include: • Fundraising: All members must give/fundraise a minimum amount of $10,000 to support the College of Medicine Campaign.

• Development: Introduce potential donors, supporters and sponsors to the Founding Dean by reaching out to their personal and professional contacts.

• Leadership: Identify and steward donors and volunteers who may be capable of contributing to the College of Medicine in a leadership role.

2017-2018 College of Medicine Philanthropy Leadership Council Members: 1. Gordon Prouty – Group Publisher, Greenspun Media Group 2. Bret Loughridge – VP Operations, SR Construction 3. Hanadi Nadeem – Community Member 4. John Hunt – Partner, Morris Polich & Purdy LLP 5. Marc Salls – Owner, Aspen Insurance 6. Lyn Twitchell – Managing Director, Supporting Strategies CPA

All members are asked to serve a minimum of 12 months with meetings held quarterly. The skills and experience the College of Medicine is seeking are: • Understanding of College of Medicine values, mission and vision.

7. Dulcinea Rongavilla – Benefits Account Executive, Cragin & Pike Insurance 8. Bob Massi – Robert A. Massi & Associates

• A willingness to ask for financial support.

9. Monica Coburn – Vice President/Senior Client Manager, Bank of America Merrill Lynch

• Knowledge of Roseman University and its impact in the community.

10. Dr. Russell Shah – Neurologist

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

11. Dr. Dipti Shah – Nephrology & Internal Medicine

• A proven and dynamic leader in their chosen profession.

Some of the benefits of serving on the PLC: • Leadership role within the College of Medicine.

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a member of the Philanthropy Leadership Council, feel free to contact Steven Peralta at speralta@roseman.edu or 702-802-2873.

• Opportunity to play a pivotal role in helping the College of Medicine meet goals and fulfill mission.

• Opportunity to network and influence community leaders on behalf of the College of Medicine.

• The gratitude of helping Southern Nevada.

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NEW LANDSCAPES Roseman University College of Medicine Forms Partnership with Celebrated Landscape Photographer Peter Lik

By Steven Peralta Roseman University College of Medicine is grateful for the partnerships it has created with individuals and organizations in the Southern Nevada community that have embraced its mission and vision. One such partnership is with the celebrated landscape photographer Peter Lik. To support the College of Medicine’s ongoing fundraising efforts, Lik has launched a program where 10 percent of any purchase above $2,500 at any of his Las Vegas galleries by a Roseman University supporter or affiliate (faculty, staff, student, alumni, board member, etc.) will be donated to the College of Medicine.

Additionally, Lik recently donated to the College of Medicine a copy of “Equation of Time,” a 528-page, 106 lb. testament to the renowned photographer’s most stunning landscapes from around the world. This jaw-dropping collection of hundreds of meticulously selected images will be displayed at the College of Medicine for the community to enjoy.

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“Roseman University's College of Medicine has a mission that is easy to stand behind. It is an honor to partner with the College on helping and healing our local community,” said Lik. In December 2016, Lik graciously hosted the College of Medicine’s firstever “Holiday Celebration” at the Peter Lik Gallery at Caesars Palace.

The event offered guests the opportunity to enjoy Lik’s latest photography, passed hors d’oeuvres, drinks and music by the Lounge Orphans.

“This was a special moment for the College of Medicine to show appreciation for our faculty, staff, and members of our Community Advisory Board, Diversity Inclusion Community Advisory Board and Philanthropy Leadership Council,” said Founding Dean Dr. Mark A. Penn. “We are extremely grateful to the Peter Lik Gallery for sponsoring and hosting the event and for their ongoing partnership with the College of Medicine.”

Lik, a resident of Summerlin, has spent more than 30 years pushing the boundaries of fine art. A self-taught pioneer in the field of landscape photography, he has become synonymous with pristine images of cascading waterfalls, ethereal mountain peaks and peaceful desert canyons.

He has been shooting expansive scenes of Mother Nature his whole life. Born in Melbourne, Australia to hardworking Czech immigrants, he never took the gift of life’s beauty for granted. Lik’s catalogue of work can be traced back to the essential moment when, at eight years of age, the gift of a Brownie Kodak camera from his parents set him on a course for destiny. Since his first, fateful snapshot of a spider web in the family garden, Lik has followed his calling to capture and share the Earth’s most beautiful places.

It was after a trip to the United States in 1984, that Peter discovered the panoramic camera format, a defining moment in his career. Challenged with the dare to "go big or go home," Lik did both. For the next two decades, Peter would travel back and forth between the U.S. and his native Australia, honing his craft and establishing his prominent position in the world of fine art photography.

In the late 90's, Lik took a giant leap forward, taking on a massive project now known as "Spirit of America." After fifty thousand miles and 1,000 rolls of film, Peter had revealed landscapes from all 50 states, completing the "biggest challenge of my life." From there, it was only onward and upward for this remarkable success story.

More landmarks for Lik came in 2011 and 2012, when his iconic images "Ghost" and the highly awarded "Inner Peace," would both be featured on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C. It was on the heels of these major accomplishments that Lik jumped straight into the heart of mainstream culture by starring in the NBC-produced TV series, From the Edge with Peter Lik. He had officially become a household name.

In 2014, Lik shattered all world records by selling the most expensive photograph in history. "Phantom," his black and white masterwork depicting a ghostlike image at Antelope Canyon, was acquired for an astounding $6.5 million. To accompany this sale, Lik's images "Illusion" and "Eternal Moods" were also acquired for $2.4 million and $1.1 million, respectively. Along with his sale of "One" for $1 million in 2010, Peter now holds four spots out of the top twenty most expensive photographs ever sold. These historic acquisitions not only gained Peter international acclaim, they secured his position as a leader in the field of fine art photography.

Amongst the hundreds of prestigious accolades and merits garnered over the years, Lik has been awarded the title of Master Photographer from both the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP) and Professional Photographers of America (PPA). He has also been awarded fellowships from the British Institute of Professional Photographers (BIPP) and The Royal Photographic Society (RPS).

Lik's masterworks include "Pele's Whisper," "Sacred Sunrise," "Eternal Beauty" and the highly acclaimed "Ghost." He has sold upwards of $500 million of artwork to his many valued collectors, including royalty, presidents and celebrities. Peter's images can be viewed in luxurious hotels, prominent estates, leading corporate offices and in all of his galleries around the United States.

“The College of Medicine embraces art and its connection to medicine,” said Dr. Penn. “We are developing an Art in Medicine curriculum for our future medical students and Peter Lik’s remarkable work embodies the spirit of such programs through a photographic lens. We are truly appreciative for his beautiful work and his continued support.”

If you are interested in visiting one of Peter Lik's galleries or would like more information please contact: Stacie Edwards, SHRM-CP Director of Strategic Initiatives Peter Lik Galleries 702-307-6393, ext. 2020 stacie@lik.com

Jeremy Meeter National Sales Director Peter Lik Galleries Jeremy.Meeter@lik.com

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DR. CAROLYN GLAUBENSKLEE: On A Molecular Level

By Jason Roth

In 2011, an article by Mayo Clinic’s Michael J. Joyner, MD, titled “Why Physiology Matters in Medicine” was published in the journal Physiology. In it, Joyner argued that physiology is the underpinning of medicine, advocating for increased physiology training for future medical students. For Carolyn Glaubensklee, PhD, Joyner’s passion for “physiological thinking” in medicine to spur therapeutic progress for complicated diseases makes sense.

“Physiology, how molecules, cells and organs interact, is very schematic. It’s like throwing the pieces of a puzzle out on a table and then putting the pieces together. You see the picture,” said Glaubensklee. “If you understand how each piece fits together then you can very easily understand what’s normal.”

When looking at a patient you can use critical thinking skills to compare the physiological symptoms of the patient to what is understood as normal to help formulate a diagnosis, says Glaubensklee.

Glaubensklee was inspired to pursue physiology early in her college education when she took an anatomy and physiology course in her freshman year. “It was challenging taking that class so early in my education, and although I fared okay, it encouraged me to further study, research and educate our understanding of physiology.”

Later, Glaubensklee went on to earn her doctorate from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in medical science with

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an emphasis in physiology. Her area of specialty is membrane transport defects in Cystic Fibrosis, a disease for which physiological research has led to advances in treatment. She presented her dissertation work as an invited speaker at the International Cystic Fibrosis Congress in Brighton, England.

She has also participated in extensive cancer research, including serving as a co-principal investigator for a Colorado State University Pueblo National Institutes of Health (NIH) P-20 cancer grant and principal investigator for her own pilot project, also funded by a cancer P-20 grant, which investigated the differences in the role of the p53 gene in breast cancers in Hispanic women vs.

Caucasian women.

The p53 gene is a common denominator among human cancers. It serves as a guardian for cells, preventing tumor growth.

Mutations of the p53 gene have shown to cause an inability for the gene to block abnormal cellular growth.

Early on, Glaubensklee’s research of the p53 gene was just looking for mutations.

It was during this time that she discovered that both her administrative assistant and she carried a mutated p53 gene.

Decades later, both subsequently developed a cancer. “My assistant developed lung cancer, that she was able to control, and I was diagnosed with oral cancer,” said Glaubensklee. “Today, I think about how our research could have been expanded to allow us to go back and follow up with the individuals in the study with the p53 mutation to determine the number who ultimately crossed cancer sometime in their lifetime and further, based on the types of mutation they carried, what types of cancer they developed.”

Nonetheless, understanding the large body of research relating p53 mutation and cancer did compel Glaubensklee’s former colleague to be surveillant through the years, which allowed her to receive early diagnosis and effective treatment for her lung cancer.

Glaubensklee also understood she carried an increased risk of developing cancer. And, even with the awareness, when signs of oral cancer first emerged she was hesitant to act. “I was in denial.

When the first sign of the cancer appeared in my mouth, despite knowing what oral cancer looks like, for several weeks I kept telling myself it’s going to heal,” she said. “It’s human nature.”

Eventually, Glaubensklee did receive her diagnosis and was successfully treated and, today, she’s cancer free. Despite her experience, Glaubensklee encourages awareness and advocates for seeing a doctor immediately. On April 20, she presented her oral cancer survival story to an audience of community members at Roseman University’s Neighborhood Health Series, a monthly presentation at the Summerlin Campus that brings the community together to learn, share and collaborate with physicians, researchers and other healthcare practitioners on issues related to health and well-being.

Having cancer was a humbling experience for Glaubensklee. “When the cancer was on a slide or in a test tube, I could always leave it in the lab and shut the door, and go home. If I wanted to think about it, as all researchers do, I could,” she said.

“It wasn’t something I carried with me. However, when it was in my body, I couldn’t leave it anymore or act like it’s not there.”

One thing is for certain; the experience of being a cancer survivor changes a person’s perspective on life. “It makes me appreciative of every day and to not sweat the small stuff,” said Glaubensklee.

Today, Glaubensklee is associate professor of biomedical sciences at Roseman University’s College of Medicine, having joined the College last fall.

“I’m truly grateful to be part of the College of Medicine,” she said. “The environment is open and friendly. The College’s basic medical science faculty is among the best I have had an opportunity to work with. They are collaborative and work very well together.”

Glaubensklee also looks forward to the arrival of medical students. “The University’s educational model, and the high bar it sets for students, is truly impressive. We need to be raising the bar, and making sure students receive the education and support to jump the bar.”

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ROSEMAN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Diversity & Inclusion Community Advisory Board

Susan Brager, County Commissioner Clark County, Nevada Michael Dimengo, CEO The Center Cary Huddleston, Workforce Training /Sales Vegas PBS Rex Liu, DDS Family Cosmetic Dentistry Rogelio Machuca, MD Machuca Family Medicine Maria Marinch, Executive Director, Office of Community Relations, Diversity & Multicultural Affairs College of Southern Nevada Jeff McMillan, DDS Orthodontist Gia Moore, Director Magnet Schools & Career and Technical Academies Clark County School District Felicia Ortiz, President/CEO PM Solutions Consulting Senator Pat Spearman State of Nevada Aurora Wong, Coordinator Hep B Free Las Vegas Becky Penn, Program Coordinator Roseman University College of Medicine Mark A. Penn, MD, Founding Dean - College of Medicine & Chancellor, Summerlin Campus Roseman University College of Medicine Vicky VanMeetren, Special Advisor to the Dean for Community Engagement Roseman University College of Medicine

VALUES COMPETENCE C OMP A SSION IN T EGRIT Y D I VERS IT Y RE SP E CT COMMU N IC ATION COMMUNI T Y DI S COV E RY

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College of Medicine Values: RESPECT

By Mark A. Penn, MD Our College of Medicine Values guide us in our path for excellence in medical education, research and patient care services. Our PATIENTS are at the center of our values. This month the focus is on RESPECT. A quote from an Unknown author says: “Be a reflection of what you'd like to see in others!

If you want love, give love, if you want honesty, give honesty, if you want respect, give respect. You get in return, what you give!” These are wise words. When I was growing up my parents taught us the golden rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”

In the Oxford Dictionaries, respect is defined as “a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.” Eqi.org, goes deeper, stating “On a practical level respect includes taking someone's feelings, needs, thoughts, ideas, wishes and preferences into consideration. It means taking all of these seriously and giving them worth and value.”

We need to respect one another as colleagues as we work together to teach our students, conduct our research, or provide comprehensive patient care. We need to respect those that are helping us as part of the team in delivering patient care, because all members of the healthcare team are worthy of respect.

We need to respect our patients; you see PATIENTS are at the center of our values.

My daughter is a nurse, and she tells me stories of joy working with her physicians, but she also occasionally speaks to the tensions that sometimes exist between members of the team. She tells me, “Dad, teach your medi-

cal students to respect nurses because we are important, too.” She is right. I have spent my entire career working to help the health professions work collaboratively in education, research and in patient care services. That work continues here in our community. And, it all starts with respect.

Further, we must respect members of our society that are our patients, no matter their background or socioeconomic level. We must truly listen to them so that we, as caregivers, can hear beyond their physical symptoms and provide a level of care reflective of our values.

At the College of Medicine, we are building the concept of Lifelong Colleagues, which requires respect, into the fiber of our values.

Everyone, whether student, faculty or staff, on our campus or off our campus, in our profession or in another health profession, deserve support in their life journey, and in their quest to best help and serve patients. It all begins with respect and it starts with each one of us.

College of Medicine: NEW HIRES Jack Lazerson, MD Professor of Pediatrics Dr. Lazerson is Professor Emeritus at the University of Nevada, board certified in pediatric hematology/oncology, whose area of expertise is in the clinical care of patients with inherited and acquired hemostatic disorders.

Dr. Lazerson is a graduate of Chicago Medical School, he trained at Stanford University and completed a senior fellowship in biochemistry at the University of Washington before becoming a faculty member at Stanford University.

There he initiated the basic concepts behind comprehensive care and home infusion programs for patients with hemophilia and has been a leader and director in the development of the comprehensive care multidiscipline team approach to inherited hemostatic disorders including hemophilia and von Willebrand’s disorder.

Trained in pediatrics and biochemistry, he has applied the principles of basic science to clinical medicine and the care of pediatric patients, developing educational programs for patients and their families as well as medical students and residents.

Dr. Lazerson is currently working part-time with Roseman College of Medicine and assisting in early development of the first and second year curriculum.

He enjoys traveling on cruise ships and spending time with his four adult children and three grandchildren.

David Penn, BA, MEd Director of Student Affairs and Admissions David Penn received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kent State University with a concentration in Interpersonal Communications, followed by a Master of Education degree (MEd) in Higher Education specializing in Leadership of Educational Organizations from American InterContinental University. Currently, he is a PhD student (Education- Higher Education –Walden University). His pursuits in higher education in tandem with over nine years of upper-level education leadership, student and career services, faculty development and training have been driven by a passion for bringing together individuals through carefully crafted shared meaning.

As the director of student affairs and admissions, Penn supports the College of Medicine in the leadership and direction of the Office of Student Affairs and Admissions; including student recruitment and retention, student life, academic and career services/counseling, wellness initiatives, student engagement, service-learning opportunities, Lifelong Learning and Lifelong Colleagues. He is also an instructor in the Department of Family Medicine.

Penn’s prior experiences have included instructor, director of education and campus director. These experiences afforded him the opportunity to interact with the diverse student, faculty, staff and other stakeholder populations. Also, in former positions Penn has been responsible for the development and implementation of new programs, their curriculum, and preliminary and final accreditation processes. Penn’s overarching aim has been to provide a robust academic, administrative and student engagement infrastructure to better serve the community with well-trained graduates.

Anne Marie DeMarco Rehm, BA Administrative Assistant, Academic Affairs Anne Marie DeMarco Rehm has held positions at educational institutions and non-profit organizations in Nevada and Virginia. Before joining the College of Medicine, she served as event and development coordinator and program support specialist for Easter Seals of Nevada. Previously, she held similar positions at Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada and Helping Hands of Vegas Valley. Rehm’s education experience includes roles as business administrator of University of Virginia and director of external affairs for The Alexander Dawson School in Las Vegas. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

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