WVSOM Annual Report • 2014 - 2015 by West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

ANNUAL REPORT 2015

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“Our students are at the very heart of what we do. We serve them so they can serve others. There simply is not a more noble mission than that.” Jim Nemitz, Ph.D.

Vice President for Administration and External Relations

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CONTENTS The WVSOM mission.................................................4 Welcome: Board of Governors chair .......................6 Welcome by WVSOM president .............................. 7 Leadership team........................................................8 Human Resources....................................................10 Employee stats........................................................11

. Years of service

. Workforce development

Institutional awards and honors...........................12 Strategic plan..........................................................14 Student environment..............................................16 Academics................................................................18 Research and grants................................................20 Rural Health Initiative............................................24 Student demographics and maps..........................26 Student achievement..............................................28 Graduate demographics and maps........................32 Graduate Medical Education/MSOPTI..................36 Finances...................................................................38 WVSOM rural outreach: serving West Virginia....40 WVSOM Foundation................................................44

THE WVSOM ANNUAL REPORT

A guide to the people and infrastructure behind the mission.

Capital Campaign....................................................47

. CEC expansion

. New Student Center

WVSOM Alumni Association...................................50 Donations: family of support.................................54

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OUR MISSION The mission of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) is to educate students from diverse backgrounds as lifelong learners in osteopathic medicine and complementary health related programs; to support and develop graduate medical education training; to advance scientific knowledge through academic, clinical and basic science research; and to promote patient-centered, evidence based medicine. WVSOM is dedicated to serve, first and foremost, the state of West Virginia and the health care needs of its residents, emphasizing primary care in rural areas.

The true worth of our lives is measured by the dreams we pursue.

AT WVSOM WE PURSUE A PASSION TO SERVE.

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DIAGNOSIS OF A HEALTHY ORGANIZATION WE HOPE WITHIN THESE PAGES, YOU WILL COME TO KNOW WVSOM AS A HEALTHY AND THRIVING ORGANIZATION. EACH DECISION AT WVSOM IS MEASURED AGAINST OUR MISSION FOR THE SCHOOL, OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR STUDENTS, AND OUR VISION FOR HEALTHCARE IN OUR NATION.

ACCOMPLISHED STUDENTS EXPERT FACULTY

Students have the highest pass rate of any osteopathic medical school in the nation for the COMLEX 2 PE.

Students learn directly from experts in their field of study.

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

SUPERIOR WORK FORCE

Top tier in the nation for primary care, rural health care, medical schools and places to work.

Voted one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For for 5 years.

EXCEPTIONAL FACILITIES

FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE

Students learn in state-of-the-art spaces such as the simulator and standardized patient labs in the Clinical Evaluation Center.

WVSOM’s financial plan is strategic and well-managed in an environment of ever-changing resources.

SUSTAINABLE MISSION The WVSOM mission focuses on care for rural populations. We serve the students so they may serve others.

SUCCESSFUL ALUMNI

GOLD STANDARD ACCREDITATION Achieved HLC accreditation in 2014, renewing COCA accreditation in 2015-16.

Alumni have the reputation of becoming leaders in osteopathic medicine, community engagement, public service and the military.

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AN INTERVIEW WITH CHAIRMAN RADER

David L. Rader

Why do you contribute such a significant amount of time to the WVSOM community? I believe in the mission of WVSOM. I believe that our country is hungry for physicians trained in osteopathic medicine. I believe that health care in our nation requires a cohort of physicians who not only practice patient-centered care but also see the value in serving others. I have witnessed the rigorous academic curriculum, the care of the faculty and the excellence of the facilities. This is an organization that warrants my support.

What do you see on the horizon for WVSOM graduates and students? The truth of the matter is that there is a growing void in the national and global arena that must be filled by physicians fueled by a passion to serve the whole person. Our graduates are a perfect fit for multiple platforms of care: primary care, rural care, specialized medicine and even global health care policy. Although it may sound cliché, the sky is the limit for physicians trained by WVSOM.

Where do you see WVSOM in five years? The future is bright for the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Adelman and his team have accomplished so much in regard to our infrastructure. The expanded CEC and the new student center will greatly improve the student and faculty experience. Our dynamic faculty are pivitol to the success of the institution and they embrace their role. We have experienced growing recognition and support for WVSOM’s role in the future of health care. I am enthusiastic to see all that we accomplish and I invite you to get involved.

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A CONVERSATION WITH OUR PRESIDENT

Michael D. Adelman, D.O., J.D., D.P.M.

What are you most passionate about at WVSOM? The people! I wish that everyone reading this could join me for a day to walk our campus. You’d see our amazing faculty presenting lectures and interacting with our students. You’d connect with our staff, who are competent and dedicated in their work, and you’d meet an incredible student body, who are excited to learn and happy to be at WVSOM. From watching them interact for the first time with our state-of-the art simulators in our Clinical Evaluation Center, to seeing their anticipation as they receive their Statewide Campus rotation assignments for their third and fourth years, and finally, shaking their hand as our graduates cross the stage, we are all about our students! I am honored to be able to witness all of this, knowing that students’ education at WVSOM has prepared them well for their next step as a physician.

Why should the greater community support the work of WVSOM? WVSOM is one of the top ranked medical schools in the country when it comes to primary care and rural medicine. During the past five years, we have expanded our faculty and facilities while simultaneously increasing applicants and matriculants. In addition, we are graduating more Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine than ever before, and we are receiving more recognition for our outreach initiatives and research at the state and national level. WVSOM and its graduates care about our communities and continuously strive to provide quality health care and education to our patients. Where do you see WVSOM in five years? WVSOM is already a leader in important health care initiatives. For instance, our Center for Rural and Community Health developed a curriculum that trains Community Health Educators, who work with individuals and families to find resources for their health care needs. Our Healthy Children’s Initiative helps to educate elementary school children on healthy lifestyles and nutrition, and our Rural Health Initiative helps educate our medical students on the unique attributes of practicing medicine in rural America. During the next five years, we plan on expanding these programs as well as adding new initiatives to enhance the health care need of West Virginia and the country. Our future is bright and I am honored to be a part of the WVSOM community. It will be exciting to see our achievements over the next five years as we continue to stay on the “cutting edge” of health care and medical education.

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GET TO KNOW OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Michael D. Adelman, D.O., J.D., D.P.M. President

Larry Ware, M.B.A., C.P.A.

Jeffrey M. Shawver, J.D.

Vice President for Finance and Facilities

VP for Legal & Governmental Affairs and General Counsel

James W. Nemitz, Ph.D.

Vice President for Administration & External Relations

Craig Boisvert, D.O., FACOFP VP for Academic Affairs and Dean

Cheryl Baker

Executive Administrative Assistant

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Leslie W. Bicksler, MSW

Associate Vice President of Human Resources

Amy F. Goetz, B.A.

Director of Marketing and Public Relations

Marilea Butcher, B.A.

Associate Vice President for Administrative Affairs

Marietta D. Chaney

Administrative Assistant Senior

OUR BOARD OF GOVERNORS Board of Governors members are appointed by the governor of West Virginia and bring to the table their expertise in their career field. WVSOM

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ALL OF OUR PERSONNEL ARE KEY PERSONNEL

The fiscal year 2015 was a strong training year for WVSOM as we focused on training opportunities for all employees. The Office of Human Resources developed 25 training sessions based on employee interests, needs and institutional goals. February 2015 was Employee Appreciation Month and training topics included stress management, yoga, communication, mindfulness, Myers-Briggs, personal leadership and “Sharpen the Saw.” Our training blitz invigorated the employees and created an environment of support and mutual respect. Faculty and staff continue to grow in alignment with WVSOM’s mission and vision. For the fourth consecutive year, we received recognition as a Great College to Work For in the U.S., according to a survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education. WVSOM was also recognized on the chronicle’s honor roll as a college that received the most recognitions within their category. Most significant is that this independent survey of employees yielded greater than 60 percent participation, much higher than most other institutions with WVSOM earning high marks for its performance in seven workplace categories.

WVSOM WAS RECOGNIZED FOR: • Compensation and benefits • Facilities, work spaces and security • Job satisfaction and support • Professional/career-development programs • Respect and appreciation • Teaching environment • Tenure clarity and process As employees are recognized for their hard work and achievement, provided with a supportive and collegial work environment, as well as the resources and tools to do their jobs well, WVSOM will continue to be a Great College to Work For.

EMPLOYEE STATS:

62 50 151 263

faculty / administration

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Non-classified

classified

Total employees

40 24 17

with more than 20 years of service new to WVSOM transitioned to new roles within the institution

OUR MOST VALUABLE RESOURCE – OUR EMPLOYEES FISCAL YEAR 2015: CREATING WORKPLACE SUPERHEROES – THROUGH A VARIETY OF HUMAN RESOURCES INITIATIVES: Provided employee survey-based training options for personal and professional development. Performed a clear, relevant policy review to communicate expectations and adhere to state and federal legislation. Updated personnel management tools to include employee performance and position descriptions. Recruited a diverse workforce of the most qualified candidates for each of our open positions.

Monitored and supported employee retention issues through personal visits to departments,.

Supported individual commitment to educational development. During the 2015 fiscal year, WVSOM awarded $22,758.34 to twelve (12) employees for educational development. Eight (8) of these employees were classified and four (4) were non-classified.

AWARDED PERCENTAGES Continuing ed.

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

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Master’s Degree

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NATIONAL RECOGNITION Points of pride

Each decision at WVSOM is mission driven. Along the way, there are milestones by which to check our progress. One benchmark is how we stand in national rankings in categories which reflect our vision for the school. There is much to be proud of at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. U.S.News and World Report and Academic Medicine continue to recognize WVSOM for achievements in the areas of rural health and primary care. Our students are No. 1 in the nation for passing the COMLEX 2-PE exams that occur following the third year of classes. This extraordinary accomplishment demonstrates to our students, alumni and stakeholders that the WVSOM experience expertly prepares students to master the medical knowledge necessary to practice medicine. The strong academic foundation further gives students confidence in their knowledge and skills as they move forward in their journey. While at the OMED Annual Conference, WVSOM students and alumni are regular recipients of the American Osteopathic Foundation awards which recognize the best and brightest in the osteopathic profession through scholarships, awards and grants. WVSOM has been accredited by the Council on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for more than 40 years. During the 2014-15 academic year, WVSOM was also granted initial accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) on Oct. 30, 2014. Obtaining regional accreditation by HLC has been a major project for WVSOM, taking more than five years and including two evaluation site visits. The HLC is the largest of six regional institutional accreditors in the U.S. They are involved in accrediting institutions of higher learning in 19 states including all the universities and colleges in West Virginia.

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IN THE NATION

among all medical schools graduating physicians who practice in rural areas. (Academic Medicine)

IN THE NATION

for the percentage of medical school graduates entering primary care specialties. (U.S.News & World Report)

STRAIGHT YEAR

WVSOM was recognized as a Great College to Work For by The Chronicle of Higher Education. Recognized for the third time for reaching honor roll status.

STRAIGHT YEAR

The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine has been identified by U.S.News & World Report as one of the nation’s top medical schools.

IN THE NATION Based on percentage of students who passed the COMLEX 2-PE national licensing exam.

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OVERVIEW The WVSOM strategic plan is focused on the institution’s mission and addresses the following six areas: osteopathic medical education, facilities, technology, finances, outreach and reputation of the institution. The strategic plan affirms that education is the primary focus of the institution with the other areas supporting the educational mission. Service to West Virginia and its citizens to address the health care needs of the state is another major focus of the institutional strategic plan. Finally, the research mission of the institution is embedded throughout the plan to enhance the educational and service goals.

Osteopathic Medical Education

Osteopathic medical education is the primary focus of WVSOM and comprises a continuum that includes the medical school program and postgraduate residency programs. Leadership will begin to explore the feasibility of adding additional programs that are complementary to its mission and the needs of West Virginia. WVSOM will continue to explore partnership opportunities with other organizations. Research is integrated into the educational mission of the institution with a focus on providing osteopathic medical students with research opportunities and addressing the health care needs of West Virginia. Recruitment of faculty, staff and students will be focused on meeting the mission of the institution.

Facilities

The institution will continue to implement aspects of the institutional facilities master plan. Existing buildings will be maintained and upgraded as needed. A review of facilities will be conducted to redefine usage as the Student Center is completed. Other areas of focus include evaluating storage needs, reviewing bike shelter options, expanding recycling and exploring purchasing additional facilities/property as needed. 14

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OUR STRATEGIC PLAN: THE PATH FORWARD

carefully planned and implemented

Reputation

The institution will expand its state and national recognition by focusing on the institutional mission, expanding presence at the national level, maintaining regional and program accreditation standards, improving marketing and communication efforts, identifying opportunities to increase institution’s visibility, improving and expanding the WVSOM identity and branding campaigns and maintaining its osteopathic uniqueness.

Finances

The institution will continue to provide good stewardship of its financial resources and will explore ways to improve its financial outlook. Strategies include reaching out to legislators, exploring additional degree programs, marketing the Student Center convention hall and Clinical Evaluation Center services to outside entities, applying for grants, fundraising and identifying ways to minimize future expense increases. WVSOM will continue to monitor and update financial projections.

Outreach

The institution will maintain, expand and develop outreach programs at the community and state levels. Outreach will include the WVSOM Center for Rural and Community Health, Healthy Children’s Initiative, Rural Health Initiative, WVSOM Alumni Association, Statewide Campus, West Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association, Greenbrier Military School Alumni Association and Robert C. Byrd Clinic. WVSOM will continue to seek, expand and enhance opportunities to partner with organizations in the state to improve health care and education in West Virginia. Additional focus will be on legislative outreach and involvement with national organizations.

Technology

WVSOM will continue to monitor, maintain, identify and invest in technology improvements in the areas of communication, network and medical education. WVSOM will explore and implement emergent hardware and software innovations with a focus on security, education, assessment and simulation technologies. www.WVSOM.edu

Excellent facilities where OUR STUDENTS THRIVE.

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WHERE LEARNING HAPPENS We cannot create excellence in the student experience without committing to exceptional facilities and technology. Our donors have supported the establishment of state-of-the-art environments to support student learning and ultimately the patient experience.

CEC

At the Clinical Evaluation Center, students confront and treat real world patient situations in a training environment. The human simulators appear lifelike in many ways. Technicians program a set of symptoms for the simulator to demonstrate as the student evaluates, diagnoses and suggests treatment, all while they are being filmed or a faculty member looks on. Whether it’s learning to intubate a trauma patient, delivering a baby or distinguishing heart murmurs, the patient simulators provide valuable learning experiences during the first two years on campus. Students receive immediate feedback on whether treatment has been successful and gain confidence they can carry into real patient encounters. The CEC also houses standardized patient exam rooms where local community members are trained to present symptoms as students learn to take personal histories, develop communication skill and recognize key issues.

Anatomy lab

Students are assigned and learn from a specific cadaver, which they will dissect during their course of study, while plastinated organs provide enhanced examination of the human body. At the end of students’ first year, they will have an opportunity to express their appreciation to the families of those individuals who donated their final gift — the human gift — to advance the cause of science and further student medical education.

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THE ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR STUDENTS The WVSOM medical education program fosters the development of caring and compassionate physicians. WVSOM is elevating community-based services to a more prominent position in our nation’s health care system. Our rigorous program produces physicians who are dedicated, disciplined and committed to mastering knowledge and embracing a compassionate bedside manner. The student-centered class structure offers a 21st century, clinically integrated approach to medical education. Courses are presented in three major areas: biomedical sciences, clinical sciences and osteopathic manipulative medicine.

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Skilled teaching

HANDS-ON LEARNING

FIRST AND SECOND YEARS – PATIENT PRESENTATION CURRICULUM (PPC)

WVSOM’s PPC uses the most common ways patients present to a physician to form the framework around which the curricular content is taught. Throughout the first two years, the PPC uses small and large group activities such as flipped classrooms and team-based learning to supplement lectures and labs. The newly opened team-based learning facility and robotic patient simulator center complement the standardized patient labs and electronic medical record training already occurring in WVSOM’s Clinical Evaluation Center.

THIRD AND FOURTH YEAR – STATE WIDE CAMPUS (SWC)

In the 2014-15 academic year, third-year students were based at one of 19 base site hospitals in WVSOM’s Statewide Campus system where they fulfilled the

majority of their core clinical rotations which include family medicine, internal medicine, general surgery, psychology, pediatrics and emergency medicine. An additional 44 affiliated hospitals were used to supplement the rotations at the base site hospitals. The Statewide Campus system facilitates the standardization of education and provides WVSOM administration and staff in each of the six Statewide Campus regions. Computerized case studies assist in the delivery of didactic materials. This past year, WVSOM has teamed with various professional schools in the state to put on interdisciplinary experiences throughout the Statewide Campus. During the fourth year, students are required to complete rotations of eight weeks each in internal medicine, surgery and family medicine. Additionally, students must complete four weeks of pediatric and 10 weeks of electives. The fourth year may be completed at current Statewide Campus Site or another SWC site or at an approved site of their choosing.

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OUR RESEARCH PROGRESS

WVSOM research programs span a broad scope of opportunities and interests. Our students are regularly identified at the top of their field nationally. The 2014-2015 year has provided access for greater development, deeper research and expanded participation.

Biomedical science research

The Biomedical Sciences department has 14 research faculty. Research programs examine human physiology such as cardiac (Hugh Clements-Jewery, Ph.D.), reproductive (Maureen Basha, Ph.D.), and endocrine functions (Carolyn Komar, Ph.D.). Microbiologist/ immunologist study hepatitis (David Manna, Ph.D.) and interleukins (Cory Robinson, Ph.D.). Biochemists work to define biomarkers for various diseases (Kristie Bridges, Ph.D.) or examine reperfusion injury (Brian Griffith, Ph.D.). Neuroscientists work to uncover the mysteries of muscular dystrophies (Predrag Krajacic, M.D.), glial cell function (Joyce Morris-Wiman, Ph.D.), or neuroprotection (Jacob Neumann, Ph.D.). Basic science research also includes study of the musculoskeletal system (Jandy Hanna, Ph.D., Rebecca Kelso, Ph.D., and Peter Ward, Ph.D.). All research faculty mentor students in research methodology.

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Osteopathic clinical research

Deborah Schmidt, D.O., along with Carolyn Komar, Ph.D., are researching the impact of pelvic somatic dysfunction on female reproductive health. They are quantifying changes in venous return following Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) with lymphatic techniques. Third-year students Scott Brown, David Moccia, Josh Moore and Andrew Nakashi are assisting in this research project.

Other clinical research

Clinical faculty conduct research, participate in translational and clinical outcomes research and offer to mentor interested students and residents on their projects. A transitional project for special needs patients at the Robert C. Byrd Clinic, initiated by Jill Cochran, APRN, Ph.D., involves students and residents as part of the research team. The research team has presented

WVSOM STUDENTS WIN SECOND PLACE AT OMED POSTER SESSION: At the AOA’s Osteopathic Medical

Conference and Exposition (OMED) that took place Oct. 25-29, 2014, in Seattle, WVSOM student Timothy Bikman, earned a second place ribbon in the Research Abstracts and Poster Session for research on “Experiential Learning: An Irreplaceable Tool in Osteopathic Student Education.” John Ford, was also a research contributor, but did not attend the conference. The work was under the supervision of faculty mentor Deborah Schmidt, D.O., and staff member Lance Ridpath, M.S. Students typically have 5-7 minutes to present their poster and their findings in a poster presentation and future development of this project will include osteopathic manipulative treatment into the care plan of patients with special health care needs. Dr. Cochran, in collaboration with Kristie Bridges, Ph.D., is in secondary data analysis in the area of pediatric obesity. Additional projects being initiated will look at health disparities in the areas of neonatal abstinence, breast feeding rates, medical literacy and other population based problems. Drs. Cochran and Bridges work in collaboration with West Virginia University and the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (WVCTSI) to engage additional primary care clinics to develop a cohesive network of research partners in the area of pediatric obesity.

answer judges’ questions.

Research on health behaviors in Appalachia

The HIS and HER (Health Index Score and Heath Enhancement Response) campaign was a research program led by Wayne Miller, Ph.D., in connection to a health literacy campaign in southeast West Virginia. This research helped rural West Virginians assess themselves on 12 different chronic conditions and/or unhealthy behaviors. Research revealed that participants, engaged in unhealthy behaviors, believed they were actually in good health. As a result of this study, researchers were able to educate participants on what to do to improve their current health conditions and to correct unhealthy behaviors. www.WVSOM.edu

STUDENT RESEARCH BY THE NUMBERS

23 15 22

FIRST- AND SECOND-YEAR STUDENTS

were involved in research projects on the Lewisburg campus.

SECOND-YEAR STUDENTS

presented their summer research experiences at the Dr. William T. Blue, Ph.D., professor emeritus faculty/student showcase.

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THIRD AND FOURTH-YEAR STUDENTS

MSOPTI RESIDENTS

presented posters at the Ohio Osteopathic Symposium and poster competition.

presented at the Mid-Winter conference.

FACULTY RESEARCH

INVITED SPEAKERS OR PEER-REVIEWED POSTER PRESENTATIONS

NEW FACULTY

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PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLES

Dr. David Manna (microbiology), Dr. Maureen Basha (physiology) and Dr. Cory Robinson (microbiology)

CONTINUING AWARDS E. Thomas H. Clements-Jewery

$10,000 $77,000

Geriatrics - WVURC American Heart Association (Year 3 of 3 year grant)

M. Modrzakowski/A. Hassen/C. Boisvert

$144,055

Clinical Translational Science Institute (CTSI)/ Research Corp – NIH (Year 3 of 5 year grant)

P. Crawford C. Boisvert R. Morrow

$10,000 $10,000 $1,000

A. Hassen K. Martin C. Robinson W. Miller W. Miller

$92,851 $10,000 $71,500 $13,600 $9,180

W. Miller W. Miller

$24,250 $92,365

RHI – WVHEPC WV ACHS – WVHEPC OVW Grant – WV Foundation for rape info & services SIM Grant – WVU DHHS Perinatal – WVHEPC Cellular Expression – NIH Diabetic Heart – WVU CHW Project – MURC (Benedrum) WVU – WVDHHR WVURC – NIH

NEW AWARDS

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RURAL HEALTH INITIATIVE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING The Rural Health Initiative program mission is to enhance the rural primary care curriculum at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in order to produce graduates uniquely qualified to practice medicine in rural/underserved communities of West Virginia.

ALL

WVSOM STUDENTS are required to complete a minimum of three clinical rural rotations before graduation.

1,436

RURAL ROTATIONS were performed by WVSOM students in 2014-15, more than any other medical school in West Virginia and one of the top in the nation.

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WVSOM STUDENTS AND RESIDENTS participated in RHI Rural Practice Day, a training exercise for multiple agencies from across the state including the WV National Guard and first responder organizations.

9,157 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

were introduced to rural medicine opportunities through RHI pipeline activities.

RURAL PHYSICIANS serve as mentors to encourage WVSOM students, reinforce student interest in rural primary care practice and demonstrate the quality of life in a rural community.

IN THE NATION among all medical schools graduating physicians who practice in rural areas. (Academic Medicine)

IN THE NATION for the percentage of medical school graduates entering primary care specialties. (U.S.News & World Report)

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Number of applications to WVSOM 2010 PERCENT INCREASE IN APPLICATIONS FROM 2010 - 2015

49%

2011 2012 2013 2014

3,452 3,520 4,067 4,334 4,496 5,143

2015

OUR STUDENTS WVSOM students hail from across the United States. The number of applications increase each year.

DEMOGRAPHIC DATA: MATRICULANTS

This past year more than 5,000 students applied for

2014

5,143

4,496

admittance into the WVSOM program. There are only

total applicants

200 seats available. This highly selective process allows

male

107 (51%)

101 (47%)

female

102 (49%)

112 (53%)

25 years or older

minority students

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HOME COUNTY

OF 2014-2015 WVSOM STUDENTS

First year through fourth year

HOME STATE

OF 2014-2015 WVSOM STUDENTS

First year through fourth year

267

TOTAL STUDENTS FROM WEST VIRGINIA Map created 12/15/2014

815

TOTAL STUDENTS

Map created 12/15/2014

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STUDENT ENGAGEMENT 14,350 HOURS

A few of the things that WVSOM students do ... build homes with Habitat for Humanity, operate fundraisers for the Family Refuge Center, collect coats for the United Way and provide local education for medical conditions including breast cancer, prostate cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. Our goal is to develop leaders who will carry these experiences into their professional lives, deepening and nurturing connections that strengthen the fabric of our communities.

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Proceeds helped:

SHELTERS, SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES AND LOCAL PARKS WVSOM students lend helping hands during Day of Caring

100 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THIS EVENT At the beginning of every school year, WVSOM students volunteer their time in a partnership for United Way’s annual Day of Caring. It’s an opportunity for students to not only give back to local communities but also to meet and learn about their classmates. This year, more than 100 first- and secondyear students helped with renovation and rejuvenation projects at shelters, schools, libraries and local parks. Student organizer

Rachel Harris said that since WVSOM students represent the entire state of West Virginia as well as nearly every state in the country, the partnership is a chance for students to immediately become involved in the area. “It is important for students to get out in the community and give back to the community that makes students feel so welcome. Lewisburg is such a friendly town and residents welcome new students with open arms. As a student from Michigan, I came down

here and immediately felt the southern hospitality,” Harris said. “Medical school is more than just studying and getting good grades. As physicians we will be interacting with people on a daily basis and be role models in our community, so why not start that role now?” The Greenbrier Episcopal School was one recipient of that generosity. Gretchen Graves, site coordinator for GES, requested student volunteers to organize storage rooms and help build phase II of

its playground facility, which included creating a sandpit, installing a shade spot and making outdoor chalkboards. “Last year, the students accomplished more work than we had planned. They painted six rooms and did all the outdoor work as well. The parents were amazed,” Graves said. “This year, I realized I needed to be organized and ready for them.”

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A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE ON STUDENT ENGAGEMENT Interest in health education and health care in underserved, poverty stricken countries has increased in recent years. Approximately 25 percent of U.S. medical students graduate with international medical experience. In 2011 the AOA-BIOM reported that most medical students who have some international experience while in medical school had a tendency to become primary care physicians. The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission has urged all West Virginia colleges and universities to have some kind of international exposure program in their curricular offerings. WVSOM offers rotations to third and fourth year students. To date over 100 students have visited mostly underserved populations in Africa, India, Asia and Latin America. WVSOM students rotations included: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Cambodia, Ghana, Sierra Leone, the Republic of Georgia, and Zambia, to name only a few. First and second-year students may take spring break medical delegation trips and during the summer break, all students may travel to other countries for outreach opportunities and medical education in areas such as infectious disease and third world clinical experience.

To date more than 100 students have benefited FROM AN INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

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SERVICE TO OTHERS

WVSOM students engage in service projects within Greenbrier County, the state of West Virginia and beyond. In 2014, each of the 26 student organizations chose a local nonprofit partner. These local partner organizations received service and/or funds from WVSOM student initiatives to address critical needs.

A CORE VALUE

WVSOM believes so strongly in service to others that it is one of the school’s core values. The meaningful assistance that students provide to worthy causes – in large ways and small – advance WVSOM’s greater mission of service to the state and to its residents.

Students pursue service projects with humility and respect, learning from each opportunity the myriad of inequalities in our society.

THESE EFFORTS EMPOWER THEM AND TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES.

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OUR GRADUATE DEMOGRAPHICS This is why we are here. This is our mission; to graduate osteopathic physicians trained to perform at the top of their field while delivering compassion to each and every patient in their care. We are proud of our graduates and we are proud of our alumni because they repeatedly demonstrate their passion to serve. They exceed state and national averages for serving those in rural communities. They believe in what they do.

ALL SPECIALTIES

These maps show the total distribution of WVSOM graduates for all specialties throughout the United States and West Virginia by county and state, respectively.

707

Graduates from 1978-2011 practice in West Virginia

Map created 9/29/2014

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2,166

Graduates from 1978-2011 practice in the U.S.

Map created 9/29/2014

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PRIMARY CARE

559

The maps on this page illustrate WVSOM primary care physicians located in 44 of 50 states nationwide. In West Virginia, only nine counties do not have a WVSOM graduate practicing primary care medicine.

Graduates from 1978-2011 provide primary care in West Virginia

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1,522

Graduates from 1978-2011 provide primary care in the U.S.

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RURAL MEDICINE

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The maps on this page show that WVSOM graduates practice medicine in rural areas all over the country but especially in Appalachia.

Graduates from 1978-2011 practice rural medicine in West Virginia

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721

Graduates from 1978-2011 practice rural medicine in the U.S.

WY NV

NE UT KS

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GME/MSOPTI Mountain State Osteopathic

is an accredited graduate medical education

Southeastern Area Health Education Center (SE-AHEC), which falls under MSOPTI for (grant) administration, continues to collaborate and co-sponsor faculty development and CME programs with MSOPTI.

training consortium consisting of the West Virginia

The 2014 programs are listed below:

Postdoctoral Training Institutions, Inc. (MSOPTI)

School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) and affiliated training institutions. The summary below references the department’s most significant projects and activities during the academic year: • Received AOA approval for our second geriatric medicine fellowship at Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, W. Va. and the first osteopathic training program in the state of Maryland with the Meritus Health Family Medicine Residency, which will have 18 resident positions. • Attended the SOMA convention as well as numerous Hospital Days and Residency Fairs to create national awareness of educational opportunities within the MSOPTI partner institutions. • Hosted annual MSOPTI House Staff Day where trainees across MSOPTI programs reunite for a day of educational activities. • Strategized with MSOPTI partners regarding AOA/ ACGME unification. MSOPTI moving forward with Institutional Sponsorship application for ACGME accreditation. • Developed OPP Board review for graduating residents. 36

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• Infectious Disease in Older Adults Primary Care Seminar. • AER/La Opiod REMS: Achieving Safe Use While Improving Patient Care CME event. • Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia University CME event. • A Continuum of Care for Vulnerable Populations Primary Care seminar. Additionally, SE-AHEC plays a key role in networking with academic and health professions communities to address the health needs of rural and underserved areas. The sponsorship of inter-professional teams, which develop community-focused, public health interventions, as well as the coordination and support of health careers recruitment programs for K-16 students, and geriatricfocused initiatives, have proven to be exceptional educational experiences for students, residents and health professionals.

LOCATION OF MOUNTAIN STATE OSTEOPATHIC POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING INSTITUTIONS

1. ACCESSHEALTH TEACHING HEALTH CENTER 2. CAMDEN CLARK MEDICAL CENTER 3. CHARLESTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER 4. CORNERSTONE CARE TEACHING HEALTH CENTER 5. GREENBRIER VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER 6. MERITUS MEDICAL CENTER

SPECIALTY (MSOPTI participants)

7. OHIO VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER 8. OUR LADY OF BELLEFONTE HOSPITAL

EMERGEN C Y MEDIC INE

3 1 (19.7% )

9. PROMEDICA TOLEDO HOSPITAL

FAMILY MEDIC INE

6 1 (38.8% )

10. UNITED HOSPITAL CENTER

0 (N/A)

11. WHEELING HOSPITAL

GERIATRIC S (FELLO WSHIP) IN TERN AL MEDIC INE I NT ER N A L M EDI C IN E AN D EMERGEN C Y MED IC INE

4 (2.5% )

N EU RO MU SC U LO SKELETAL MEDIC INE

0 (N/A)

N EU R O M U SC U LO SKELETAL MEDIC IN E + 1

0 (N/A)

PEDIATRICS T RA DI T I O NA L R OTATIN G O STEO PATHIC IN TERN SH IP U RO LO GIC AL SU RGERY

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3 8 (24.2% )

5 (3.1% ) 8 (5% )

1 0 (6.3% )

Total 157

There are currently 157 D.O.s in MSOPTI programs. These include WVSOM graduates as well as graduates from other osteopathic medical colleges around the nation. There are 112 (71.3%) D.O.s currently in either MSOPTI primary care residencies (family practice, geriatrics, internal medicine, pediatrics) or a traditional rotating osteopathic internship. www.WVSOM.edu

OUR FINANCES: A STRONG POSITION, A STEADY PLAN SOURCES OF REVENUE

WVSOM

OPERATING EXPENSES

WVSOM

Total operating expenses for fiscal year 2015 increased by approximately $1.2 million

Student Tuition & Fees State Appropriations

72.12%

18.22%

Other 9.66%

Annual revenue................................................. 1% Contracts and grants................................... 3.5% Interest on student loans receivables....... 0.24% Investment income....................................... 0.41% Misc............................................................... 4.51%

Salaries, Wages and Benefits Supplies and Other Services

62.16%

27.70%

Other 10.14%

Depreciation Utilities Loan cancellations and write-offs Fees assessed by commission for operations

* The salaries, wages and employee benefits category increased by $188,519. Classified staff continued to be fully funded on the Mercer Schedule.

ADDITIONAL DONATIONS West Virginia Healthy Children’s Initiative South Eastern Area Health Education Center Residency Funds Rural Health Initiative – WVHEPC 38

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$197,500 $128,384 $74,416 $594,916

STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

Year ended June 30 (in thousands of dollars)

2015

2014

2013

operating revenues 34,428

34,654

35,010

operating expenses

38,376

37,073

35,125

operating income

(3,948)

(2,419)

(115)

non-operating revenues - net

8,458

8,058

8,905

increase in net assets

4,510

5,639

8,906

net assets 119,239

113,600

104,694

net assets, end of the year 123,749

119,239

113,600

cumulative effect of adoption of accounting principle

GROWTH OF THE NET ASSETS DURING THE LAST THREE YEARS Year ended June 30 (in thousands of dollars)

2015

2014

2013

assets current assets

68,128

75,099

72,606

As the data shows, WVSOM’s

capital assets

69,014

56,587

54,523

financial position improved

total assets

137,142

131,686

127,129

during this period. Total assets grew from $131M to $137M over the previous year while

liabilities current liabilities

4,661

3,756

5,215

non-current liabilities

8,551

8,691

8,314

total liabilities

13,212

12,447

13,529

total liabilities increased by 1M resulting in a $6M increase in net assets. The ratio of current assets to

net assets

current liabilities decreased

invested in capital assets

69,014

56,587

54,523

for fiscal year 2015 to 14.6:1

restricted - expendable

9,198

8,472

7,651

from its 2014 ratio of 18.4:1

unrestricted

45,491

54,134

51,380

total net assets

123,749

119,239

113,600

restricted - nonexpendable

due to construction activities.

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OUR OUTREACH

OUR OUTREACH: TEAM-BASED, PATIENT-CENTERED CARE TO IMPROVE QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY OF HEALTH CARE DELIVERY.

CENTER FOR RURAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH (CRCH) CRCH is closely tied to the WVSOM mission. Programs contribute to improving health in rural communities, supporting clinical research in rural practices, developing resources and collaborations that support these efforts.

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In fiscal year 2014-2015, CRCH contributed to the following initiatives: • Expansion of the Greenbrier County Health Alliance and formation of a formal organization • Development of community ambassador program • Securing external funding for community activities • Partnership with West Virginia Bureau for Public Health Education • Delivered Stanford Chronic Disease and Diabetes Self-Management programs • Provided Community Health Education Resource Person (CHERP) training for levels 1 and 2 and developed level 3 training • Participated in clinical research projects at Robert C. Byrd Clinic, Greenbrier Valley Medical Center and other community based providers • Partnered in the West Virginia Practice Based Research Network

THE GREENBRIER COUNTY HEALTH ALLIANCE: UNITY IN RURAL CARE One example of how WVSOM is making a difference in rural health and primary care with the creation of the Greenbrier County Health Allliance. The need was evident for agencies and organizations to come together in a united

The purpose of this initiative is to connect isolated communities through meaningful relationships and participation, providing resources and support for reaching shared goals. Key initiatives of the alliance include: • •

effort to enhance rural community health care in Greenbrier County. The new alliance received certification as a nonprofit organization

•

Identify “ambassadors” in eight communities Provide funding and support to five community health action plans including a community garden, a mobile farmers market, evidence-based selfmanagement workshops, a summer child nutrition program and health and safety wellness activities Offer chronic disease self-management leadership training and workshops

in 2015 with WVSOM’s Center for Rural and Community Health playing an active role.

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OUR OUTREACH

HEALTHY CHILDREN’S INITIATIVE WVSOM’s Healthy Children’s Initiative has seen great success during the 2014-2015 fiscal year. The cornerstone of the initiative is Abracadabra, a children’s television series on WV PBS and its corresponding elementary school program. More than 50,000 viewers watch the show seven days a week. The program is tightly aligned to the WVSOM mission by reaching rural areas within West Virginia to educate children about health, nutrition, exercise and stimulate their interest in science. Abracadabra is the only children’s television series that presents health education, nutrition and science in a fun and entertaining venue, combining these with magic, ventriloquism and original songs for children ages 4 to 10.

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This half-hour PBS series is hosted by physician/ magician/ventriloquist Michael Adelman, D.O., D.P.M., J.D., WVSOM president, with a cast of colorful characters. “The Abracadabra lessons range from teaching children to lead a healthy lifestyle, using safety precautions and stimulating an interest in science to developing acceptable social behaviors,” Adelman said. “We try to provide real life situations that children can relate to.” The program also helps raise visibility of WVSOM throughout the state in addition to improving the health of the next generation of West Virginia residents. “The Board of Governors for WVSOM has consistently supported Abracadabra and the important role it plays in improving the health of West Virginia’s youngest citizens,” said Cheryl Schreiber, WVSOM 2014-2015 Board of Governors chair.

Abracadabra is endorsed by the West Virginia Department of Education and supported by the WVSOM Board of Governors and WV Public Broadcasting. Underwriters include Charleston Area Medical Center, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of West Virginia, BrickStreet Foundation and WV Mutual Insurance Company. As the show has grown in popularity so have the requests from schools for Abra Live! performances. This year, more than 3200

students have seen these shows which reinforce healthy choices and practices. The show’s message is enhanced by the elementary school outreach program, coordinated by Dezi Davis, who plays “Daisy” in the show. Davis provides healthy, nutritional and social messages in the classrooms of area elementary schools.

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OUR FOUNDATION OF SUPPORT The WVSOM Foundation is the base on which private support enhances the WVSOM experience. The 2014-2015 academic year was a successful year with several notable accomplishments: The 5 for 5 Campaign asks each donor to contribute a minimum of $500 a year for five consecutive years or to give $2,500 as a single contribution. This program continues to thrive through the generous support of new and original donors. Capital Campaign – Excitement is growing as we develop a cohort of loyal supporters who have stepped forward to build necessary facilities. Pledges and payments are increasing as construction has been completed on the expansion of the Clinical Evaluation Center and is now underway on the new Student Center. Several new pledge commitments and contributions to name rooms in both facilities were received this year, but a number of opportunities remain available. Maintaining exceptional student 44

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environments can only be accomplished with private support. Student scholarship funding in the amount of $600,000. Their contribution will provide for multiple scholarships at the $10,000 and $20,000 level. In addition, the “John & Nancy Chambers Memorial Scholarship Fund” was established by Michael and Matthew Chambers in memory of their parents, who were WVSOM faculty members, to provide assistance to worthy students from rural communities who intend to practice in underserved areas. Also, the Osteopathic Principles and Practices Department established the “Marlene A. Wager 10-Fingered OP&P Scholarship” in memory of Dr. Marlene Wager for recognizing the student voted as most skillful in Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment by their peers.

The WVSOM Foundation distributed $134,500 in scholarships to students during the 2014 - 2015 academic year. Student Support – The WVSOM Foundation supported more than 80 students who attended “D.O. Day on the Hill,” provided funds to purchase medical supplies for the PAX Club’s 10th anniversary mission trip, and was a sponsor of the Grand Affair. More than $30,000 was raised by WVSOM supporters for student scholarships through the Focus on Excellence raffle, thanks to long-time foundation board member, Steve Talbott, and his company Greenbrier Ford, who donated the grand prize a brand new Ford Focus. In addition, the WVSOM Foundation sponsored an educational seminar called “Money Matters for Medical Students” designed to provide students with resources for responsible financial management.

The first Thank-a-Thon was held when students spent the day making personal phone calls to almost 300 individual donors to say “thank you” and tell them how their gifts made a difference. The WVSOM Foundation is a part of Amazon Smile, which enables participating customers of Amazon. com to designate a percentage of each purchase they make as a contribution to the WVSOM Foundation. The contribution is made by Amazon through their Amazon Smile Foundation and doesn’t cost the customer anything additional. WVSOM supporters are encouraged to sign up and select the WVSOM Foundation as their charity of choice.

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FOUNDATION SUPPORT BY THE NUMBERS TOTAL PLEDGES

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

800

900

1000

1500

$465,360

CEC ($1,540,000)

$85,550

Student Center

$237,500

($1,575,000)

$512,500

$989,090

$825,000 Uncommited

Outstanding

Received

COMPARISON AS OF JUNE 30, 2015 100

200

300

400

700

800

900

1000

1500

$46,830 $363,288

Capital Campaign

$595,121 $413,276

5 for 5

$422,956 $681,495

Scholarship Funds

$1,110,858 2014

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600

$29,100

Facility Revenue

500

2015

OUR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN SUPPORTING THE STUDENT CENTER Rooms Donor Price Tower WVSOM Alumni Association $250,000 Open Student Study Lounge Lori Tucker, D.O. $100,000 Quiet Student Study Lounge Spring Hill Cardiology, PLLC/Dr. & Mrs Badshah Wazir $100,000 Student Recreation Lounge Patrick Pagur, D.O., & Billie Wright, D.O. $75,000 President’s Reception Parlor Andrew Thymius, D.O., & Tiffany Thymius, D.O. $75,000 Large Pre-Function Area Dino Beckett, D.O. $50,000 Terrace Michael Nicholas, D.O. $25,000 Entry Lobby David & Martha Rader $25,000 Student Conference Room - 1 Drs. Robert & Rachel Hunter $20,000 Small Pre-Function Area Drs. Robert & Rachel Hunter $20,000 Student Copy Center Brian DeFade, D.O. $10,000

TOTAL STUDENT CENTER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN SUPPORT

$750,000

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OUR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN SUPPORTING THE CEC Rooms Donor Price Reception Area Spring Hill Cardiology, PLLC/Dr. & Mrs. Badshah Wazir $35,000 ACLS Room 1 Robert Hunter, D.O. $15,000 ACLS Room 2 James Deering, D.O., & Jodi Flanders, D.O. $15,000 ACLS Room 3 Drs. Rafael & Letetia Villalobos $15,000 ACLS Room 4 Drs. Rafael & Letetia Villalobos $15,000 ACLS Room 5 Dr. Samuel & Emily Deem $15,000 ACLS Room 6 Susan Painter, D.O. $15,000 Standardized Patient Lab 1 Rosa Stone, D.O. $25,000 Standardized Patient Lab 22 Jeff Braham, D.O. $25,000 Emergency Simulation Lab Charles Davis, D.O. $40,000 Grand Conference Hall John Manchin II, D.O. $50,000 Grand Hall Lobby Melanie Crites-Bachert, D.O., & Mr. Richard Bachert $20,000 Large Classroom Lewis Whaley, D.O. $25,000 Medium Classroom Drs. Cheryl & Michael Adelman $15,000 Nurses Treatment Area A.S. Ghiathi, D.O. $10,000 48

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Office 1 Shannon Sorah, D.O., & Sophia Sibold, D.O., & Chris Flanagan, D.O. $5,000 Office 2 Allen Finkelstein, D.O. $5,000 Office 3 Carmen Damiani, D.O. $5,000 Office 4 Naomi Wriston, D.O. $5,000 Office 5 Drs. James & Nancy Tierney $5,000 Office 6 Dr. & Mrs. O.J. Bailes $5,000 Office 7 Dr. & Mrs. Gary Swann $5,000 Office 8 Eloise Hayes, D.O. $5,000 Office 9 Class of 2003 $5,000 Office 10 David Allen, D.O. $5,000 Office 11 Cathy Dailey, D.O. $5,000 Office Suite Thomas White, D.O. $10,000 Welcome Office 1 West Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association $10,000 Robot Birthing Center Manuel Ballas, D.O., & Derek Ballas, D.O. $40,000 Robot Control Room Class of 1983 - D. Trent, D. Barger, G. Burnette, L. Kamen, E. Morris, $10,000 G. Woodward, M. Petersen, K. Maley, W. Browning, J. Carey, K. Sees, J. Ellison, M. Adams, C. Hayes, T. Ward, G. Veres, J. Furbee, J. Schram, J. Stout Robot Viewing Room John Lackey, D.O. $5,000 Small Group Conference Michael Antolini, D.O. ,& Heather Antolini $10,000 Room 1 Small Group Conference Lydia Weisser, D.O. $10,000 Room 2 Small Group Conference Class of 1982 - B. Buis, D. Gullickson, S. Shy, M. Finch, R. Smith, Room 3 T. Prestera, B. Hensley, D. Crosby, Ron Green $10,000 Small Group Conference R. Alan Spencer, D.O. $10,000 Room 4 Small Group Conference Jim Nemitz, Ph.D. $10,000 Room 5 Small Group Conference Hal Armistead, D.O., & Amy Roush, D.O. $10,000 Room 6 Small Group Conference Class of 1990 - L. Bosley, C. Butler, S. Johnson Wright, D. Anderson $10,000 Room 7 Small Group Conference Randy Blackburn, D.O. $10,000 Room 8 Staff Lounge Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Rubin $5,000 Standardized Patient Dr. & Mrs. Lorenzo Pence $10,000 Control Room Task Trainer Room Michael Nicholas, D.O. $20,000

TOTAL CEC CAPITAL CAMPAIGN SUPPORT

$575,000

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OUR ALUMNI TOWER: A BEACON OF SUPPORT FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROGRAMS Donations (through Nov. 23, 2015)

The upgrade and expansion of our learning environments have been a priority in recent years. Our campus was missing one key element to support student success – a student center.

$5,000 and up

Manuel Ballas, D.O., ‘93

John Hibler, D.O., ‘79

Joseph Schreiber, D.O., ‘78

Cathy Dailey, D.O., ‘89

Dan Breece, D.O., ‘92

Lisa Hrutkay, D.O., ‘93

Kenneth Sells, D.O., ‘94

Jason Buckland, D.O., ‘04

Randy Huff, D.O., ‘80

Jan Silverman, D.O., ‘88

$1,000-$4,999

Dwight Bundy, D.O., ‘84

Kristy Huffman, D.O., ‘93

Linda Smith, D.O., ‘87

Joan Allman, D.O., ‘94

John Cavell, D.O., ‘81

Dan Johnson III, D.O., ‘95

Robert Snuffer, D.O., ‘01

Randy Blackburn, D.O., ‘84

James Chambers, D.O., ‘78

Curran Jones, D.O., ‘01

Julia Spradlin, D.O., ‘91

Allison Evans-Wood, D.O., ‘97

Heidi Clark, D.O., ‘02

Angel Justice, D.O., ‘09

Scott Spradlin, D.O., ‘91

Thomas Gilligan, D.O., ‘78

Shawn Clark, D.O., ‘02

Gregory Kelly, D.O., ‘78

James Stollings, D.O., ‘91

David Harrison, D.O., ‘80

Paul Conley, D.O., ‘97

Afewori Kidane, D.O., ‘95

Maria Tranto, D.O., ‘00

Robert Holstein, D.O., ‘79

Roselia Conrad, D.O., ‘93

Matthew Lively, D.O., ‘93

Mark Waddell, D.O., ‘90

Tommy Hughes, D.O., ‘92

Jonathan Cook, D.O., ‘93

Paul Lomeo, D.O., ‘86

Mancel Wakham, D.O., ‘90

Rob Hunter, D.O., ‘97

Edward Corkran, D.O., ‘86

Marshall Long, D.O., ‘83

Noel Weigel, D.O., ‘89

Thomas Johnson, D.O., ‘85

Curt Cornella-Carlson, D.O., ‘87

Kathleen Maley, D.O., ‘83

Charles Williams, D.O., ‘95

John Manchin II, D.O., ‘78

Naomi Wriston, D.O., ‘78

Cynthia Mayer, D.O., ‘86 Hugh McLaughlin, D.O., ‘81 William Minor, D.O., ‘79 Art Rubin, D.O., ‘79 Ronald Smith, D.O., ‘82 Peter Stracci, D.O., ‘83 Lydia Weisser, D.O., ‘92

$501-$999

David Cummings, D.O., ‘86 Christopher Daniel, D.O., ‘05 Sam Deem, D.O., ‘04 James Deering, D.O., ‘78 Russ DeMicco, D.O., ‘99 Carla DiPiero, D.O., ‘14 John Dombrosky, D.O., ‘79 (in memory of) Claudia Duncan, D.O., ‘90

Cynthia Butler, D.O., ‘90

Gene Duncan, D.O., ‘79

Christi Cooper-Lehki, D.O., ‘94

Linda Eakle, D.O., ‘79

Ray Greco, D.O., ‘79

John Facinoli, D.O., ‘78

Andy Naymick, D.O., ‘88

Marie Fearon-Jewell, D.O., ‘98

L. Faith Payne, D.O., ‘07

Robert Flowers, D.O., ‘81

Donald Pyle II, D.O., ‘10

Amanda Goins, D.O., ‘05

$101-$500

Donald Gullickson, D.O., ‘83 Kathy Gunter, D.O., ‘99

Michael Antolini, D.O., ‘12

Michael Harron, D.O., ‘92

Jennifer Bailey, D.O., ‘10

Jessica Harvey, D.O., ‘07

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Brad McCoy, D.O., ‘01 Jeff McCray, D.O., ‘07

$51-$100

Satish Menon, D.O., ‘89

David Allen, D.O., ‘78

Mark Mitchell, D.O., ‘89

William Armstrong, D.O., ‘87

Katherine Naymick, D.O., ‘89

David Apgar, D.O., ‘80

David Nicholas, D.O., ‘93

Kelly Apgar, D.O., ‘13

David Oliver, D.O., ‘94

Matthew Arvon, D.O., ‘97

Kara O’Karma, D.O., ‘00

Derek Ballas, D.O., ‘12

Abdul Orra, D.O., ‘82

Lorraine Byrd, D.O., ‘90

Cynthia Osborne, D.O., ‘93

Richard Benson, D.O., ‘78

Lorenzo Pence, D.O., ‘85

David Butler, D.O., ‘05

Bruce Petersen, D.O., ‘81

Connie Calvert, D.O., ‘05

Millie Petersen, D.O., ‘83

Hayes Calvert, D.O., ‘05

Dallas Petrey, D.O., ‘81

Maryann Cater, D.O., ‘88

Jeffory Prylinski, D.O., ‘86

Adrienne Coopey, D.O., ‘01

Roi Reed, D.O., ‘91

Gail Dudley, D.O., ‘86

Glenn Roberts, D.O., ‘79

Michelle Endicott, D.O., ‘01

Hany Salah, D.O., ‘93

Rick Foutch, D.O., ‘81

IF EVERY WVSOM ALUMNI gave $100 to support students through the tower campaign, we could build the tower. Stephanie Frame, D.O., ‘97

Melinda Ratini, D.O., ‘84

Mitch Fuscardo, D.O., ‘85

Steve Richman, D.O., ‘79

Jesamine Fuscardo, D.O., ‘11

Jerome Scherer III, D.O., ‘82

C. Wayne Gallops, D.O., ‘85

Victoria Shuman, D.O., ‘96

John Garlitz, D.O., ‘97

James Skrabak, D.O., ‘83

Lynette Gogol, D.O., ‘95

Belinda Smith, D.O., ‘83

Ryan Harris, D.O., ‘05

Jonathan Stanley, D.O., ‘07

Mary Hendricks, D.O., ‘10

Frank Swisher, D.O., ‘88

James Hill, D.O., ‘01

Emily Thomas, D.O., ‘08

David Hinchman, D.O., ‘82

Dan Trent, D.O., ‘83

Carl Hoyng, D.O., ‘84

Lee Weisberger, D.O., ‘79

Michael Kasey, D.O., ‘05

Ralph Wood, D.O., ‘82

Natalie King, D.O., ‘06

George Woodard, D.O., ‘83

Clay Lee, D.O., ‘97

Terry York, D.O., ‘88

Wesley Lockhart, D.O., ‘83

Cindi Knight

Steve Mascio, D.O., ‘93 Dominick McLain, D.O., ‘79

$25-$50

Virgil McGrady, D.O., ‘88

Roderick Doss, D.O., ‘03

Waid McMillion, D.O., ‘03

Jamie Latos, D.O., ‘13

Roseline Michel, D.O., ‘01

James Paugh II, D.O., ‘08

Melissa Miller, D.O., ‘93

Madonna Ringswald, D.O., ‘79

Brad Miller, D.O., ‘85

Eric Snider, D.O., ‘99

Andrew Naymick II, D.O., ‘14

Karen Snider, D.O., ‘98

Michael Nicholas, D.O., ‘79

Kimberly Wichlan, D.O., ‘96

Rajendra Nigalye, M.D. Joule O’Connor, D.O., ‘91 Nunzio Pagano, D.O., ‘11 Susan Painter, D.O., ‘84 Mick Paroda, D.O., ‘87 Bonnie Portier, D.O., ‘91 David Pucci, D.O., ‘03 Angelo Ratini, D.O., ‘84 www.WVSOM.edu

OUR ALUMNI: MAKING STRIDES AND GIVING BACK 1979

Scott Keller, D.O., is the medical director for a group of dedicated volunteers that serve the underserved in the Atlanta area from a mobile medical unit under the name of Grace Medical Missions. Steve Richman, D.O., was selected as the WV Rural Health Practitioner of the Year, by the WV Rural Health Association. The award was given Oct. 16, 2014, at the WV Rural Health Conference. Naomi Wriston, D.O., chaired the basic course in Occupational Medicine for AOCOPM in Ft. Lauderdale.

1986

John Glover, D.O., was re-elected to the Board of Governors and the Nominating Committee of the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO) on March 12, 2015, at the AAO’s Convocation in Louisville, Ky. A member of the AAO Board of Governors for more than 20 years, Dr. Glover was one of eight osteopathic physicians from around the country to be re-elected as a governor of the AAO, the largest medical society in the U.S. devoted to fostering osteopathic manipulative medicine and neuromusculoskeletal 52

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medicine (OMM-NMM). Dr Glover will serve another three-year term on the board. Roland Powers, D.O., was recalled to active duty. Dr. Powers will be the combined task force surgeon for Horn of Africa for one year.

1987

Richard Van Buskirk, D.O., was re-elected to the Board of Governors of the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO) on March 12, 2015, at the AAO’s Convocation in Louisville, Ky. A member of the AAO Board of Governors since 1997, Dr. Van Buskirk was one of eight osteopathic physicians from around the country to be re-elected as a governor of the AAO, the largest medical society in the U.S. devoted to fostering osteopathic manipulative medicine and neuromusculoskeletal medicine. He will serve another three-year term on the board.

1996

Kelli Ward, D.O., formed an exploratory committee for her running in the U.S. Senate in 2016. She recently completed her second term in the Arizona State

ALUMNI STATS (all above as of November 24, 2015)

Total Alumni Total life members Tower donations to date

3,086 789 $61,173

Senate with an honorable record with many of her sponsored bills being passed. Dr. Ward also serves as chair of Education and vice chair of Health and Human Services in addition to several committees.

of the Year award from the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce in 2014. They also won a Community Partner Achievement Award for participation with the Pulaski County Schools Gifted and Talented Students Program

1998

Stephanie Peglow, D.O., finished her psychiatry chief resident year at Eastern Virginia Medical School having won the Research Award, Highest PRITE award and the American Psychiatric Association Resident Recognition Award. During residency, Dr. Peglow presented at two conferences, won awards for three poster presentations, and a paper she second authored won the American Society of Addiction Medicine of Addiction Medicine Scientific Program Planning Committee Award. Dr. Peglow began an addiction psychiatry fellowship at Yale University this past fall.

Karen Snider, D.O., is one of four osteopathic physician nominees from AACOM and AOA selected to serve on the ACGME Board of Directors to govern the single accreditation system for graduate medical education, effective Jan. 1, 2015.

1999

Tom Takubo, D.O., was elected in November 2014 to the West Virginia State Senate representing District 17. Dr. Takubo is dedicated to improving economic development, job creation and education in the state.

2004

2013

Ashley Zawodniak, D.O., was selected as the first recipient of the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine’s Resident of the Month Award.

Scott Lewis, D.O., and his practice, Lake Cumberland Rheumatology in Somerset, Ky., won the Small Business www.WVSOM.edu

OUR FAMILY OF SUPPORT 2014-2015 $100,000+ BrickStreet Foundation, Inc.

$25,000-$49,999 Jeffery T. Braham, D.O.* Rosa L. Stone, D.O.*

$10,000-$24,999 Manuel W. Ballas, D.O.* Charles H. Davis, D.O.* Robert L. Hunter, D.O.* John Manchin II, D.O.* Michael A. Nicholas, D.O.* Badshah J. Wazir, M.D.*

$5,000-$9,999 Cathy A. Dailey, D.O.* Lorenzo L. Pence., D.O.* Lori A. Tucker, D.O.*

$1,500-$4,999 David P. Allen, D.O.* Heather Antolini* Craig Boisvert, D.O. Abdollatif S. Ghiathi, D.O.* Rick A. Greco, D.O. Susan M. Ketchem Samuel A. Muscari Jr., D.O. James Nemitz, Ph.D.* Thomas J. Obrokta Deena S. Obrokta, D.O. Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Rubin and The Carmel-Greenfield Charitable Trust* CAMC Health Education and Research Institute Community Health Systems, Inc. Greenbrier Valley Medical Center Mountain State OPTI Raleigh General Hospital

$500-$1,499 Drs. Edward & Kristie Bridges Leif Adams, D.O.** Joan R. Allman, D.O. Catherine A. Bishop, D.O. R. Randall Blackburn, D.O.* George Boxwell, D.O. David Brown, Ph.D. Cynthia L. Butler, D.O.** Christi L. Cooper-Lehki, D.O. Edward A. Corkran, D.O. Curtis L. Cornella-Carlson, D.O. David Darden

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James H. Deering, D.O.* Caytlin A. Deering, D.O. Jason B. Dees, D.O. Bill Elswick Marie B. Fearon-Jewell, D.O. Gail D. Feinberg, D.O. Robert L. Flowers, D.O. Robert Foster, D.O. C. Wayne Gallops, D.O. John M. Garlitz, D.O. Thomas L. Gilligan, D.O. Richard Girardi, D.O. Donald Gullickson II, D.O.** Jandy Hanna, Ph.D. Michael S. Harron, D.O. Ray D. Hayes, D.O. Lisa D. Hrutkay, D.O. Vernon T. Hughes, D.O. Thomas G. Johnson, D.O. Leah Jones, D.O. Dr. Thomas & Andrea Karrs David Leech, D.O. Gretchen Lovett, Ph.D. Cynthia A. Mayer, D.O. Ashtyn McClung William R. Minor, D.O. Dr. and Mrs. Malcolm C. Modrzakowski, Ph.D. Stephen A. Naymick, D.O. David A. Nicholas, D.O. Kara A. O’Karma, D.O. Abdul M. Orra, D.O. Pete J. Palko III, D.O. Mary C. Pozega, D.O. Liz Price, D.O. Jeffory J. Prylinski, D.O. David L. Rader* Roi O. Reed, D.O. Ryan T. Runyon, D.O. Hany S. Salah, D.O. Cheryl D. Schreiber, CPA Roy Shrewsbury Sophia A. Sibold, D.O.* Jan Silverman, D.O. Ronald K. Smith, D.O.** Karen Steele, D.O. Peter F. Stracci, D.O. Cynthia M. Thomas, D.O. Robert Vass Mancel W. Wakham, D.O. Shannon D. Warren Lydia E. Weisser, D.O.* Thomas White II, D.O.* American Chemical Society Bailey, Joseph & Slotnick, PLLC First National Bank

Graystone Consulting-Charleston Group Greenbrier Real Estate Service Meritus Health Robert C. Byrd Clinic, Inc. Thomas Memorial Hospital

Up to $499 Lyle Adams Drs. Michael & Cheryl Adelman* Erna Akers William S. Alford, D.O. Aaron Ambler David A. Apgar, D.O. Kelly N. Apgar, D.O. Susann S. Apgar, D.O. Hal W. Armistead, D.O.* William D. Armstrong, D.O. Darren Adams Jennifer A. Bailey, D.O. Catherine Bauer Pat A. Bauserman David Beatty, D.O. Richard H. Benson, D.O. Michael Bess, D.O. Leslie Bicksler Diana K. Bird J. P. Blake Casher, D.O. Robert J. Blok, D.O. Lois J. Bosley, D.O.** Maria Boustani, M.D. Barbara Bragg Peggy Brown Kristina F. Brown, D.O. Patricia M. Browning, D.O. William McNeel Browning Jr., D.O.** John J. Buckland, D.O. Earl D. Bundy, D.O. Marilea Butcher Christopher Butler** Lorraine R. Byrd, D.O. Jeff Carmichael Joseph H. Calvert, D.O. Brande Carpenter Larry Carpenter Allen Carson Paula Carson Gail Carter Alan T. Casciola, D.O. Maryann Cater, D.O. Becky Ceperley Monica Cestaric James L. Chambers, D.O. Karen Chitty Joseph P. Cincinnati, D.O. Elizabeth C. Clark, D.O.

Heidi M. Clark, D.O. Shawn G. Clark, D.O. Roselia M. Conrad, D.O. Adrienne R. Coopey, D.O. PJ & KA Cornell David A. Cummings, D.O. Soham Dave, D.O. William Davis Donna Davis, D.O. Samuel G. Deem, D.O.* Brian DeFade, D.O.* Russell C. DeMicco, D.O. Betty Dickens Tom Dorsey Roderick H. Doss, D.O. Woody Duba Gail J. Dudley, D.O. Richard R. Durham, D.O. Jack Dyer Linda A. Eakle, D.O. Asa Elsea Martha Endres Sandy Epling Steven C. Eshenaur, D.O. Philip M. Eskew, D.O. Mary Essig Amaro Exposito John F. Facinoli, D.O. Robert J. Fanning, D.O. Karen Farber Penny P. Fioravante Graham Fisher Anthony R. Flaim, D.O. Richard G. Foutch, D.O. Abigail A. Frank, D.O. C. W. Gallops, D.O. Scott Gerwo Mark J. Gloth, D.O. Rae J. Godsey, D.O. Lynette M. Gogol, D.O. Amanda D. Goins, D.O. Thelma Goliath Ray S. Greco, D.O. Sophia Greco Amy Green Brian N. Griffith, Ph.D. Rhonda M. Guy, D.O. Marla G. Haller, D.O. Erin Hallinan, D.O. Zachary T. Halsey, D.O. Crystal B. Hammons, D.O. Jorden Haney Matara Hannah Ryan N. Harris, D.O. Kathy Hastings Kim Hauser

Eloise J. Hayes, D.O.* Voras Haynes John P. Hibler, D.O. James B. Hill, D.O. H. D. Hinchman, D.O. John Hirt Tim Holbrook Raina Holland, PA-C Mark E. Holliday, O.D. Sharon Howard Mark A. Hrko, D.O. Randal N. Huff, D.O. Kristy M. Huffman, D.O. Darrell Hughes Rhonda Hughes Norman Hurst Tharon L. Jack Pete Jackobson James Jackson Kelly Jackson, Ph.D. Aditya J. Jones Angel Justice, D.O. Bridgette Kagan Kimberly A. Kasow, D.O. Scott A. Keffer, D.O. Gregory D. Kelly, D.O. Robin L. King-Thiele, D.O. Cindi Knight Danielle Krueger Vincent Lafata Jamie C. Latos, D.O. Gil Laureiro Joseph Letnaunchyn Janet Lintala, D.C. Wesley C. Lockhart, D.O. Paul Lomeo Nicole A. Long, D.O. Douglas Luttrell James E. Macone Kathleen E. Maley, D.O.** Stephen H. Mascio, D.O. T.A. Mashburn, Ph.D. James Mason Stewart Matthew Judy Mazezka Alexander McClenaghan Debra McClung Jennifer McClung Brad McCoy, D.O. Jeffrey S. McCray, D.O. Jay McDougal Ian J. McIver, D.O. Dominick H. McLain, D.O. Philip McLaughlin Amy Meadows Richard D. Meadows, D.O. Michael Menefee Colleen J. Meriwether, D.O. Roseline Michel, D.O. Richard & Lelia Miller Bradley K. Miller, D.O. Ernest E. Miller Jr., D.O. Mark A. Mitchell, D.O.

Sameh Moawad, D.O. Joan Moore, D.O. C. Bridgett Morrison, D.O. Rebecca Morrow, Ph.D. John B. Myer Herbert W. Myers, D.O. Chari Nargi George P. Naum, D.O. Stephanie D. Naymick Andrea Nazar, D.O. Randy Neville Maurice E. Nida, D.O. Joule O’Connor, D.O. Cristal O’Neal Nunzio P. Pagano, D.O. Susan G. Painter, D.O.* Joseph Palazeti Shirley Parker James C. Paugh II, D.O. Jim Pauley L. Faith Payne, D.O. Raju Penmetcha Tammy Perilli Bill & Marilyn Perry Rebecca S. Perry, D.O. Millie W. Petersen, D.O.** Dallas E. Petrey, D.O. Sherry E. Phillips Breann Poling Charles Porterfield, D.O. Caitlin F. Porubsky, D.O. Wayne G. Pottmeyer David S. Pucci, D.O. Richard Puckett Gabriella Pugliese Michael C. Pyles, D.O. David Rainey, M.D. Divya Rajan, M.D. Angelo J. Ratini, D.O. David W. Ray, D.O. Steve I. Richman, D.O. Ted Riley Madonna A. Ringswald, D.O. Glenn A. Roberts, D.O. Ty B. Robinson, D.O. Sandra Robinson, D.O. Rose Romero Collin Rose Heather Rose Amelia K. Roush, D.O.* Donna Rubin Shirley Runyon Jennifer Runyon EJ Salon, M.D. Oluyemisi Sangodeyi, M.D. Dina Schaper, D.O. Jerome E. Scherer, D.O. William Schmitz John Schriefer, Ph.D. Stephanie Schuler Thomas V. Schwabenbauer Rosemary Shaheen L. Kara Shamblin, D.O.

Victoria L. Shuman, D.O. James A. Skrabak, D.O. Mark Slotnick Linda S. Smith, D.O. Maurice Smith, M.D. Sharon Smith Albert Smith, D.O. Gerald Son Anthony Sparacino Joe Sparks Wayne Spiggle, M.D. Julia K. Spradlin, D.O. Scott L. Spradlin, D.O. Susan Stacey Mary A. Stankus Robert C. Stanley, D.O. Elizabeth Stewart Nathan Stewart Russell L. Stewart, D.O. Kathy Sue Gunter, D.O. Gail Swarm, D.O. Jane E. Tallman, D.O. Andy R. Tanner, D.O. Tom Teisberg Robert W. Thiele, D.O. Emily R. Thomas, D.O. Andrew C. Thymius, D.O.* James P. Tierney, D.O.* Maria N. Tranto, D.O. Daniel R. Trent, D.O.** George R. Triplett, D.O. Andrew Turner Nelson Velazquez, D.O. Mark H. Waddell, D.O. James D. Wadding, D.O. Tara Wadsworth Mary B. Wallace Larry J. Ware Lee H. Weisberger, D.O. Brian Whyte, M.D. Liz Wickline Les Wilkerson Lynne Williams Doug Wolf George R. Woodward, D.O. Naomi Wriston, D.O.* Michelle Yanok Elisa Young Mark Zachweija American Beer Co. Powder Ridge, LLC SJ Neathawk Lumber Department of Pathology, WVU Healthcare

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LIFETIME GIVING LEADERS

President’s Council Donors $100,000+ BrickStreet Foundation, Inc. Hildegard P. Swick Estate Marlene Wager, D.O. WVSOM Alumni Association, Inc. The Greenbrier Hotel Corp. Hollowell Foundation, Inc. Roland P. Sharp, D.O. James “Buck” Harless Drs. Michael & Cheryl Adelman Gary White

Founder’s Club Donors $50,000-$99,999 Ray A. Harron, M.D. Harron Foundation Mrs. John Tirpak Patrick W. Pagur, D.O & Billie Wright, D.O. West Virginia Osteopathic Medical Assoc. John Manchin II, D.O. Charles H. Davis, D.O. William R. McLaughlin, D.O. Carole Stookey Harold M. Ward, D.O. The National Osteopathic Foundation

Patron Donors $25,000-$49,999 Smith Kline & French Laboratories Robert C. Byrd Clinic, Inc. Lewis Whaley, D.O. Michael A. Nicholas, D.O. Manuel W. Ballas, D.O. Humana Foundation, Inc. Badshah J. Wazir, M.D. J. Robert Holmes, D.O. Cathy A. Dailey, D.O. City National Bank Clyde M. Brooks III, D.O. Rafael E. Villalobos, D.O. Robert L. Hunter, D.O. David L. Rader Lawson W. Hamilton Jeffery T. Braham, D.O. Rosa L. Stone, D.O.

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Harsha Kannan, second-year student, Student Government Association President

Every decision is measured against the mission of WVSOM. We carry this responsibility as both an honor and an obligation. We guide it carefully on the strong footing of our founding fathers. Our sights are set on expanding patientcentered health care in the nation through our students. We encourage alumni, community leaders and WVSOM stakeholders to set the benchmark for support of this worthy mission. In an age where service to others is the exception rather than the rule, WVSOM students, faculty, staff and alumni have a passion to serve. 400 North Lee Street - Lewisburg, WV 24901 - www.wvsom.edu /wvsom

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