WVSOM Magazine: Caring for Rural West Virginians • Winter 2013

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Winter 2013

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Sections

CONTENTS

P. 35 This Issue: Rural Medicine

SCHOOL NEWS

. Employees and graduate’s work is published . Childhood obesity and diabetes CME . New school flag . Health awareness day . Open house . Employees, students collected food . Opioid conference . Holiday season celebration . HLC accreditation . Happy birthday to Dr. Sharp . Campus store increases digital offerings . MSOPTI partners with Mon General . AOA honor . The Greenbrier House is gone

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STUDENTS

. Winners at OMED poster session . OMM clinic . Heart of the Holidays . Research day . Students raise money . Grand Affair . Candlelight vigil honors victims . NHSC Scholars

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Rural Medicine { featured story }

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WVSOM Sweethearts

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WVSOM Urology residents best in nation

. New hires . News

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Program aims to address, reduce pediatric obesity

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It’s a Wrap! - Abracadabra

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Class of 1983 steps up to the challenge

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FACULTY & STAFF

WVOMA

. News from WVOMA

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ALUMNI

, Mitch Cook named president . Outstanding female leader . Dr. Lagos confirms phenomenon . Graduate recognized in rural medicine . MSOPTI House Staff Day . Mid-Winter Osteopathic Seminar . Class Notes . Tucker receives award

Advertising P. 2 Bookstore P. 4 WVSOM Faculty Open Positions P. 17 Greenbrier Valley Medical Center and Davis Health System P. 21 The Greenbrier

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P. 23 Raleigh General Hospital and Vein Health Solutions

G.M.S.

. GMS reunion 2012 — 200 years

P. 24 AccessHealth and Charleston Area Medical Center P. 34 Woolpert Design and Bailey & Wyant, PLLC.

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P. 55 Dermatology Center, Inc. and Wooton Law Firm

. Farewell thoughts from director

P. 66 Lewis Glasser Casey & Rollins, PLLC. and Gail Feinberg, D.O. and Howard Feinberg, D.O.

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P. 67 Ream Properties, Cancer Treatment Centers of America and Gillespie’s Flowers & Productions

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GIFTS TO WVSOM

. 2012 contributors

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From the President This year, WVSOM matriculated 75 firstyear students from West Virginia — a new high mark in our efforts to serve the state of West Virginia and the health care needs of its residents. Studies show that having roots in an area is a primary a publication of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

contributor to a physician’s determination of where to practice. WVSOM remains

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Marilea Butcher

MANAGING EDITOR Denise Getson

DESIGNER/COORDINATOR Erica Bell

PHOTOGRAPHERS Karen Ayers Pat Bauserman

WRITER

Tiffany Wright

CONTRIBUTOR

Scott Holstein, Photographer Rich McMahan, Photographer

committed to bringing bright, qualified students from within the state to WVSOM for their medical education.

community that is having a profound impact

challenges have eroded access to care

on patient care.

in many rural communities. Nationwide, nearly one in 10 rural counties has no primary care physician. In the state of West Virginia, 47 out of 55 counties contain Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) designations for primary medical care. It has been a critical issue in recent years and it’s poised to get worse as up to 27 percent of rural primary retirement age, at the same time that thousands of new patients are being added to the ranks of the insured.

A 2004 Health Affairs analysis demonstrated that states with a higher

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 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 special health care needs of its residents, emphasizing primary care in rural areas.

passion to serve at the heart of the WVSOM

Many of you know that recruiting

care physicians in the U.S. approach

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

the nation and even overseas. There is a

proportion of primary care doctors had better care and improved health outcomes. In an effort to bring a greater level of care to underserved areas, all three of the state’s medical schools are using grant monies for Rural Health

As you browse through these pages, please take a look at the stories of CAMC’s osteopathic urology residency under the supervision of James Tierney, D.O., Class of 1980, as well as the article on important cancer research results from Class of 2008 graduate Rachel Lagos, D.O. We know many of you are creating legacies of excellence in your individual areas of practice and research. We congratulate you. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us with updates on your work.

In other news, the Capital Campaign continues to break new ground. By securing the new Student Center clock tower, WVSOM’s Alumni Association has created an engaging way for every WVSOM graduate to be part of enhancing WVSOM’s campus for future generations. I hope all of you will find a way to participate in this exciting effort.

Initiatives to expand training in rural

As always, please don’t hesitate to call,

areas. This issue’s cover story on rural

write or drop in the next time you are in the

medicine highlights just a few of the

neighborhood. We want to hear from you. We

programs WVSOM is engaged in to better

want to know you better. We want to hear your

serve our rural population.

ideas for how WVSOM can be better. I can be

While there are significant challenges around this issue, there is reason for optimism as well.

I am constantly encouraged by the

reached at 304.647.6200 or madelman@ osteo.wvsom.edu with any questions, comments or just to say ‘hello.’

Warm regards,

reports I receive from WVSOM graduates practicing around the state, throughout Michael Adelman, D.O., D.P.M., J.D.

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FEATURED

Rural Medicine: Problems & Solutions Nationwide, there’s a need for family doctors. This need is even greater in rural, underserved areas. Studies show that when there’s a strong frontline of primary care physicians seeing patients, the cost of health care is lower and outcomes are better. In predominantly rural West Virginia, there is growing concern about the issue.

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The Need for Rural Physicians The April 2010 issue of Academic Medicine reported that “Among the most enduring problems in rural America is the shortage and/or maldistribution of physicians. Despite continued federal and state efforts to increase the number

schools graduating physicians between

of physicians in rural areas, disparities

1991 and 2005 who practiced in rural,

between the supply of rural and urban

urban and economically distressed

physicians persist.”

areas of Appalachia. More than 24

In a study of clinically active M.D. and D.O. physicians who graduated from medical school between 1988 and 1997, the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine was cited as the No. 1 school in the nation graduating physicians who practice in rural areas*.

million people live in Appalachia, which encompasses parts of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and all of West Virginia. Once again, WVSOM ranked at the top of schools contributing the most graduates to the primary care

Exactly two years later, the same

physician workforce in Appalachia’s rural

publication published a study** which

areas – which begs the questions:

focused specifically on U.S. medical

“What is the school doing right?” and

“What more could we be doing?”

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WVSOM IS DEDICATED TO SERVE, FIRST AND FOREMOST, THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA AND THE SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF ITS RESIDENTS, EMPHASIZING PRIMARY CARE IN RURAL AREAS. ~ WVSOM mission

A Commitment to Rural Medicine

professionals or are medically underserved. The study examined the density of physicians, physician’s assistants,

It’s right there in the mission statement for everyone to see.

nurses, pharmacists, dentists and dental hygienists per

“WVSOM is dedicated to serve, first and foremost, the

average. Not only are these 50 counties underserved by

10,000 people in the state, compared to the national

state of West Virginia and the special health care needs

medical professionals, but the demand for providers will

of its residents, emphasizing primary care in rural

increase if more than 300,000 new state residents become

areas.”

insured under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

“The school takes those words seriously,” said Patricia Crawford, Director of WVSOM’s Rural

“West Virginia residents need strong primary care physicians

Outreach Program and Co-chair of the WV Rural

committed to providing high quality, patient-centered care,”

Health Association Workforce Project. “WVSOM

Crawford said. “WVSOM has developed several initiatives to

is working hard to be part of the solution. If you

help ensure that patients in the most at-risk, hard-to-reach

look at WVSOM graduates from the classes 1978

places are able to receive the medical services they need.”

– 2008 who are practicing in West Virginia, 78 percent are practicing in primary care specialties and 51 percent are practicing rural care.”

Rural Health Initiative (RHI)

That’s the good news.

One WVSOM program achieving early high marks is the Rural Health Initiative.

Of course, there’s more to the story. The “2012 Health Care

Janet Hinton, the Rural Health Initiative Program Coordinator,

in West Virginia: A Workforce Analysis” from the West Virginia

described the program. “Our mission is to enhance the

Rural Health Association and the Rural Health Research

rural primary care curriculum at WVSOM in order to produce

Center indicated the state continues to lack medical coverage

graduates uniquely qualified to practice medicine in

in remote areas. The association reported that 50 out of

underserved areas of West Virginia,” she said.

West Virginia’s 55 counties have a shortage in health care

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Currently, four students from the

send students to small communities

Class of 2013, 17 students from

for a portion of their time in school.

the Class of 2014, and 12 students

At WVSOM, a minimum of three

from the Class of 2015 have been

clinical rotations take place in a rural

admitted into the RHI program, which

environment. Students receive hands-

provides students with a financial

on, one-on-one experience working

stipend, physician mentoring and

with physicians and patients.

multiple rural immersion experiences

“WVSOM third- and fourth-year

throughout the year.

students completed a total of 1,816 rural rotations during the 2011-2012

Jessica Wilson, WVSOM Class of 2014, is a participant in the RHI program. She’s very clear on her future plans

academic year,” Hinton said.

to practice rural medicine in West Virginia. A native of

In addition, participants in the Rural Health Initiative received

Moorefield, W.Va., she was seriously injured in an auto

additional exposure to contexts specific to West Virginia, like

accident when she was 16. Told she might spend the

visiting a timber/logging operation or taking a guided tour of a

rest of her life in a wheel chair, she began three years

coal mine. The goal is to demonstrate the realities of daily life

of intensive treatment to regain the use of her legs. The

in the mountain state and how these environments can impact

support of her family and friends, her school and the health care providers treating her made a profound impact.

population health and treatment.

According to a review published in the March 2008 issue of

“Rural West Virginia is my home,” she said. “The

Academic Medicine, in following 1,600 rural program graduates

people in these communities I consider family.

over three decades, 53 to 64 percent of graduates continued

As a physician, I want to gain their trust and

to practice in rural areas after completing their rural immersion

develop a relationship with them, which I feel

experience.

was the earliest role of a physician and should still be true today. Rural West Virginia made me who I am and I want to give back.”

Studies show that one of the biggest predictors of practicing in a small town is coming from one.

If it’s unusual for students from big cities to practice in a rural area, it may be due to misconceptions about what making that choice means. In reality, doctors in rural areas often report greater personal and professional satisfaction than their counterparts in large cities, and they report a better work-life balance.

To give students an idea of what life as a rural family doctor is really like; rural medicine programs

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National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Physicians who are willing to go where they’re most needed can often receive substantial assistance from the government in paying back their loans.

The National Health Service Corps

Many states, including West Virginia, will

(NHSC) offers multiple programs to assist

help repay a portion of debt for primary care

physicians:

practitioners who practice in underserved

1. There are a limited number of full scholarships for students who will repay their debt with two to four years of primary care service in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA).

areas. According to the Higher Education Policy Commission, graduates can receive up to $10,000 in forgiveness for each year of service in a shortage field like family medicine or other primary care specialties or by practicing in an underserved area.

2. The NHSC Loan Repayment Program offers multiple levels of funding after graduation, based upon the need of the community in which a provider works, as defined by the HPSA score.

There is also a $20,000 one-time cash award which medical students can apply for during their fourth year of school. To qualify, graduates must complete an in-state primary care residency (family medicine,

a. Graduates may receive up to

internal medicine, OB-GYN, pediatrics,

$60,000 tax-free, on top of their

psychiatry or internal medicine-pediatrics).

salary, for two years of full-time

Upon completion of residency, recipients

service or four years of half-time

practice for two years in an underserved

service in a qualified rural location or

area of the state within an outpatient,

public health clinic upon completion

primary care setting. Typically, these are

of their residency. Typically, these are

sites with a primary care HPSA score or a

sites with HPSA scores of 14+.

federally qualified health center or rural

b. Graduates may receive up to

health clinic.

$40,000 for two years of full-time service or four years of half-time service in a qualified location, typically a site with a HPSA score of 0-13.

3. The NHSC Student-to-Service Program allows students in their last year of

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medical school to apply for a tax-free loan repayment program that offers up to $120,000 for three years of full-time service or six years of half-time service upon completion of a primary medical care residency. With continued service, eligible providers may be able to pay all their student loans.

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1 in 5 U.S. residents live in a rural area.

“MANY STUDENTS COME TO WEST VIRGINIA AND FALL IN LOVE WITH OUR STATE. THESE PROGRAMS ARE CENTRAL TO THE SUCCESS OF KEEPING THESE DOCTORS HERE AND ESTABLISHING THEM IN RURAL PRACTICES.”

Bringing Better Health to Rural Communities

We’re the facilitators, creating connections

or the West Virginia state loan repayment

that lead to win-win situations for both the

programs, primary care can be a very

According to the Bureau of Health

physician and a community.”

affordable path to a rewarding medical

Professions of the Health Resources and

He shares one success story of a graduate

Services Administration (HRSA), while 1 in 5 U.S. residents live in a rural area, only 9 percent of doctors practice there. The shortage of primary care doctors in rural areas has been an issue for several decades, but it is poised to get worse.

“Unfortunately, there is no single site that lists primary care openings for physicians – but we know those job openings are increasing exponentially,” said David Brown, Ph.D., a professor and Director of Rural Recruitment and Retention at WVSOM.

completing her commitment to the U.S. Navy

career. We’re constantly telling our students that you can afford primary care.”

and interested in returning to practice family

And for out-of-state students who have even

medicine in West Virginia.

greater school loan debt?

“She reached out to the school for assistance

“Many students come to West Virginia and

and we were able to put her into contact

fall in love with our state. These programs

with multiple facilities that had a need. Upon

are central to the success of keeping these

her return to civilian life, she’ll be joining a

doctors here and establishing them in rural

medical practice near Princeton where she

practices,” he said.

grew up.”

Brown expanded on the challenges facing recruitment into rural primary care.

Early Identification Early identification of students with a rural

“The school is actively involved in matching

“We’re trying to change the belief that you

focus is one area of active development.

graduates with rural sites around the state

can’t make a good living in rural primary

Beginning with the 2012-2013 academic

that have a need for quality health care.

care. In fact, with the assistance of the NHSC

year, WVSOM is piloting a pre-osteopathic

9%

of doctors practice in rural areas.

According to the Bureau of Health Professions of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

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medicine track with Concord University.

the engaging presentations of second year

Students who enter the program must express

medical students about systems of the body

an overall desire to become an osteopathic

and life in medical school, participating teens

physician and must identify WVSOM as their

begin to understand the rigors and rewards of

first choice for pursuing a medical education.

a health care career.

Students may apply to the program at the end of their sophomore year if they meet specific academic requirements. Once accepted, they receive mentoring from a WVSOM faculty member along with greater exposure to the work of primary care osteopathic physicians in the state.

“The high school program is beneficial not only because it educates young people about health care and wellness, but it can bring to light untapped potential in these students.”

Mini-Med School program at WVSOM. The program began in 2009 as a four-day program for community members to educate them on the systems of the body and how to achieve better health. Participants listened to brief lectures presented by second-year medical

each student to monitor and encourage

students then worked in small groups with

their science progress,” said Malcolm

hands-on exposure to anatomic specimens

Modrzakowski, Ph.D., Associate Dean for

or robotic patient simulators. The community

Affiliated/Sponsored Programs. “Students

Mini-Med School program continues to be

will also attend a summer program on the

held every spring. However, the program was

WVSOM campus in order to deepen their

so successful that it’s now additionally offered

understanding of osteopathic medicine and

as a one-day immersion experience for high

the requirements of medical school.”

school students.

Another area of attention is identifying

“The high school program is beneficial not

students at the high school level who want

only because it educates young people about

to work in the health care field or who need

health care and wellness, but it can bring to

more information regarding job opportunities

light untapped potential in these students. It’s

in their home state. WVSOM’s Rural Health

remarkable to see them suddenly engage with

Initiative is active in this area,

a subject or begin to understand that a career

creating a pipeline of activities

in health care – even becoming a physician

for Health Occupation Students

– is within the realm of possibility for them,”

of America (HOSA) members

she said.

other students from the WV GEAR UP program (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) or Upward Bound. WVSOM’s Statewide Campus associate

held December 1. Students from several area high schools arrived on WVSOM’s campus looking timid and cautious. After time spent with their enthusiastic instructors, they became more animated.

In one exercise, a young high school student

this effort, speaking to students

used a programmable stethoscope to listen to

in their geographic area

“Harvey,” one of the male patient simulators.

about health careers and the

He quickly distinguished the ‘lub-dub’ of a

path to becoming a Doctor of

healthy heart from the syncopation of an

Osteopathic Medicine.

irregular heartbeat. His biggest grin came,

High School Mini-Med helps area students experience some

The most recent High School Mini-Med was

deans are a critical asset to

Furthermore, WVSOM’s annual

Sciences and the faculty advisor for the

“A faculty mentor will be matched to

around the state, as well as

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Andrea Nazar, D.O., is a professor in Clinical

however, when he put the stethoscope to his chest and listened to his own reassuring heartbeat.

of the day-to-day realities of

During a break for lunch the visiting students

providing medical care. Through

had an opportunity to chat informally with

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Engineering Psychology Exercise Physiology

Biology

the white-coated med students. When

and your interests, you can be sure there’s a

asked what they plan to study in college, the

need.”

answers were varied.

The students are assured these undergraduate degrees provide a fertile foundation for careers in medicine.

One of the Mini-Med organizers, second-year student Matthew White, encouraged the visitors in his closing remarks.

“If you’re unsure about what work you want to do, consider a health care field. There are many career opportunities now, as well as in the future. Open yourself to the possibilities.”

Classmate and co-organizer Sharon Parker agreed.

Center for Rural and Community Health (CRCH) When there is a shortage of primary care

“We put you in small groups for your instruction because, in health care, everyone works together for the well-being of the patient. Whether someone is a doctor, nurse,

physicians, more is demanded of other health care providers to help fill the gaps.

Nurses, physician assistants – even trained volunteers – can be a bridge between a

pharmacist or a physician assistant, each

medical problem and the solution.

person plays an integral role. Wherever you

WVSOM’s Center for Rural and Community

think you might fit, in terms of your skills

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assistance, they can contact us and we’ll connect them to a trained health worker in their area.”

The services a CHERP can provide are varied. Examples include: helping patients prepare to provide medical history forms, interviews with providers, understanding lab reports, providing informal peer counseling, assisting community members to transition through the health care system and providing additional outreach activities that help community members be engaged and informed.

“Improving health literacy among the population of West Virginia is integral to improving health,” help improve the health of West

and advance through each level of

Virginians and facilitate access to

training, as desired.

quality care.

Thanks to a grant from the Claude

One program gaining momentum

Worthington Benedum Foundation

is the Community Health Education

plus a Community Transformation

Resource Person (CHERP) training.

Grant, funded through the WV Bureau for Public Health by the

“With this program, we’re writing an

US Centers for Disease Control

entire curriculum to train community

and Prevention, as well as support

health workers in the area of health

from the West Virginia School of

and wellness,” said Wayne Miller, Ph.D.,

Osteopathic Medicine, the training

Program Director of the Center.

of CHERPs continues to expand around the state. Level 1 trainings

“It’s a structured program of

(wellness specialist) have been

education that sets the standard for grassroots outreach to improve a community’s nutrition, physical activity levels and overall health and wellness.”

2 trainings (health promotion

“One of our challenges is educating

specialist, health promotion

physicians and health organizations

specialist, disease prevention specialist, disease management specialist, mental health specialist and personal health counselor. her intended level of achievement

more than 1,500 Appalachian adults, between 57 percent and 79 percent of participants had the selfperception that they were in good or great health, when in fact they had at least one disease condition, symptom or poor health behavior.

The first step to creating positive change is recognizing that there’s a problem. This is one area where the Community Health Education Resource Person (CHERP) can be effective. The CHERP has trusted relationships with friends and neighbors in the community. They understand the cultural context in which a person has developed a distortion about his or her health.

Consequently, their efforts to create healthier behaviors may be more influential than the same messages coming from someone in a white

about how to use the CHERPs to

coat.”

support their community service

Kim Tieman is the Health

and outreach,” Miller said. “We keep a registry of qualified CHERPs.

Each trainee can choose his or

Raleigh and Wood counties. Level

Greenbrier and Wood counties.

the program including wellness

Greenbrier, Monroe, Pocahontas,

specialist) have been held in

There are six educational tiers in

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asserted Miller. “In a study of

If an individual or health care provider needs someone to provide

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Program Officer for the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, an independent foundation with

number of U.S. medical schools that walked away from these specialties years ago in order to focus on more glamorous or lucrative areas of medicine. And for schools like WVSOM where primary care has always been the focus, there is a renewed interest in family medicine and a growing pool of qualified applicants who voice a clear propensity for a rural practice and the lifestyle it offers.

“There are individuals out there who have a true calling to heal others,” Crawford stressed. “When you find the person with the values and the sense of mission to serve, then we want to do everything we can to match them to a community that needs their talents.”

the mission to encourage human

to rural primary care physicians and

development in West Virginia through

rural ambulance providers. The bill

strategically-placed charitable

reinstated the Medicare Dependent

resources.

Hospital program and the Low-Volume

“We’re glad to be a partner with WVSOM’s Center for Rural and Community Health,” she said.

Hospital adjustment, allowing many rural facilities the ability to remain open and caring for patients.

What Next?

Everyone agrees the health care landscape is changing – and fast.

In the next few years, patients can expect changing practice and payment models, expansion of chronic care rates, continued aging of the population with the associated health care demands that come with

“The Benedum Foundation has an

While numerous rural medicine

emphasis on creating improved

programs were saved from the ax, the

health care delivery systems in West

future is far from rosy. Many of the

Virginia, strengthening the public

rural payments were extended for only

shortage of the same.

health infrastructure and promoting

one year. Belts continue to tighten

community-based health solutions.

just when more citizens are poised

“One of the things we’re doing to

As the CHERP program grows and

to enter the primary care system as

matures, it can have a big impact on

they are added to insurer rolls under

the region’s health.”

the Affordable Care Act. Combine that with a boomer generation of retiring

Funding Issues

physicians and the fact that fewer than 4 percent of recent medical school

Hundreds of millions of dollars in

graduates say they intend to start their

rural health cuts were narrowly

careers in rural areas or small towns

avoided when Congress passed the

and it’s easy to view the glass not just

last-minute “fiscal cliff” legislation

as half-empty, but as draining dry.

late in the night on New Year’s Day. The president signed into law legislation that reinstates critical Medicare reimbursement payments

Nonetheless, there remains not only hope, but often relentless enthusiasm for the cause of rural medicine.

to more than 850 rural hospitals

Primary care and family medicine are

nationwide, while also preventing cuts

receiving renewed attention from a

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that, plus a new wave of demand for primary care physicians and a

improve the quality of rural health care is working with primary care residents to augment their skills with new training that will benefit them in a rural care practice,” Crawford said.

“With stipends for rural leadership fellowships, we’ve expanded the training for men’s health, women’s health, chronic disease management, geriatrics and advanced trauma life support.”

Lane Holbrook, D.O., WVSOM Class of 2009, received the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) training in his last year of residency. Shortly after receiving his certification

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in Charleston, he received an unexpected

care,” she said. “Whether it’s a rural hospital,

opportunity to put his training to good use.

a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or

“It was an awful weather day with rain and snow,” he recalled. “I pulled into a restaurant parking lot to pick up a quick biscuit for breakfast and I could see people standing around a cinder block wall that had collapsed. I knew something wasn’t right, so I parked and walked over to investigate.

a free clinic, it is vital that we keep these rural network facilities open. In addition, we need infrastructure improvements in those areas, like access to technology. We cannot create telehealth opportunities with a remote specialist if there’s inadequate cell service or Internet reception.”

Two delivery men had been injured when the wall fell. I was surprised how the ATLS training kicked in immediately. My brain started going through a mental rolodex of all the things I needed to check and I was able to quickly assess and begin providing treatment to the individual who was most at risk.”

Ambassadors for Rural Health Care The April 2012 issue of Academic Medicine described the Appalachian region of the United States as perceived to possess “rugged geography, scenic beauty, a unique

That was the first time his ATLS training

value system, serious economic

was called into service, but not the

challenges and inadequate health

last. You know those scenes in the

care.”

movies where a pilot comes over the loudspeaker and asks passengers if there’s a doctor onboard? It happened earlier this year when Holbrook was on a flight home from Florida.

Part of that “unique value system” is an enduring commitment to helping one’s neighbors. Perhaps that, more than anything else, is cause for optimism when examining the

“The pilot asked anyone with medical training to please press the flight attendant call button,” Holbrook said. “One of the passengers was unresponsive. Since I was the only one who pressed the call button, I was asked to assess his condition. People might be surprised how often these situations come up in real life,” he continued. “I’ll always be grateful to my instructors at WVSOM who prepared me. You truly never know when you’re going to be on-call.”

challenges of rural medicine.

“I believe there is a renewed spirit of collaboration growing among West Virginia organizations working to improve health and health care conditions in this state,” said Lorenzo Pence, D.O., Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. “Each contributor brings different strengths to a shared vision of a healthy West Virginia.

WVSOM will never stop striving to put outstanding primary care physicians in underserved areas, but

Since 2005-06, there have been 25 residents

we’re not alone in these efforts. When you have

and eight newly-placed rural physicians who have

so many committed groups working to create

participated in the rural leadership fellowship

excellence – working to help our neighbors –

program. Twenty-three separate physicians have

you’re bound to see results.”

participated, with eight residents participating multiple years, as a resident or as a newly-placed physician. Of these 23 physicians, only three are

He paused for a moment, pondering the path that has brought WVSOM to this point in its history.

currently practicing in out-of-state locations (rural

“WVSOM was established 40 years ago because

New York State, Alabama and Pennsylvania).

our founders saw a need for primary care

“Many of these physicians were recruited and retained at community-based health centers,” Crawford summarized. “And all but two are practicing in a designated rural county.”

“These communities depend upon doctors who

physicians who would be holistic and patientcentered in addressing the health care needs of the state’s rural population,” he reflected. “We’ve never wavered in that mission. And it is our

(Frederick Chen, M.D., MPH, Meredith Fordyce, Ph.D., Steve Andes, Ph.D., and L. Gary Hart, Ph.D.), Academic Medicine, Vol. 85, No. 4 (April 2010) 594-598.

**Which U.S. Medical Schools Are Providing the Most Physicians for the Appalachian Region of the United States? (Helen H. Baker, Ph.D., MBA, Donald E. Pathman, M.D., MPH, James W. Nemitz, Ph.D, Craig S. Boisvert, D.O., Robert J. Schwartz, M.A., and Lance C.

graduates, then and now, who remain the best

Ridpath, M.S.), Academic Medicine,

ambassadors of what we’re trying to accomplish.”

Vol. 87, No. 4 (April 2012),

are committed to providing excellent primary 16

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MEMORIES

WVSOM Sweethearts Love is in the air at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic

Medicine. (Or is that the smell of latex and formaldehyde?) At any rate, in honor of Valentine’s Day, it seemed appropriate to recognize a few of the WVSOM sweethearts who have captured each other’s hearts over the years. Read in their own words how Cupid’s arrow found them …

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Hal Armistead, Class of 1981, and Amy Roush, Class of 1982

Sally Robertson and Russ Stewart, Class of 1979

“I met my future wife in the parking lot of WVSOM in 1978. I was aware of the tall

“I was one of four women in our class, which

blonde in the freshman class, but we hadn’t

had 42 students. We were the second class

actually chatted prior to that fateful day in the

to graduate. We were married at the end of

parking lot.

our third year in a small ceremony in White

She liked my car (a bright yellow Capri). I had

Sulphur Springs. We were on one month

attended the University of Southern California

clinical rotations at the time. Russ had just finished a primary care rotation in Rich Creek, Va., and I had just completed a one-month family practice rotation in western Tennessee.

I drove 12 hours straight to get back to

when I bought the car in 1973. I had the USC sticker in the back window and it was a stick shift. So she walked up to me in the parking lot and introduced herself by asking, ‘Did you go to USC or just your car?’ Assuring

Lewisburg for the wedding the next day.

her that we both had been on campus, our

It was a small ceremony with about 10 people in attendance. Gwen Clingman made our wedding cake (chocolate) and wouldn’t take a penny for it. True to her generous character, she said it was her wedding gift to us.

relationship continued from there.

Now looking back, I can see that I was an after-thought. She just wanted to drive my car!

(Fortunately, after 31 years, she drives her own car now.)”

We had a one night honeymoon at the Greenbrier State Forest and it was the night that the clocks got turned back one hour.

The day after the wedding, Russ drove on to Carson City, Mich., and I left for Point Pleasant, W.Va. We were separated for one month until our senior year began on June 1 of that year.

We were together during our senior year, our internship and for the 32 years we’ve been in practice in West Virginia.”

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Robin King and Bob Thiele, Class of 1995 “We met my first year ... his second.

I thought he was cool (he was) ... He thought I was square (I was).

He wore pants that didn’t match his shirt (ever), and I could still fit in stretchy pants and wear Big ’90s hair ...

He took me to the Hobnobbery and fed me Long Island Ice Teas and we listened to ‘Ramp Supper’ play ...

Andrew Thymius and Tiffany Kitts, Class of 1998 “We were in the same organic chemistry class at Concord College. A golfing friend suggested

The next thing you know he was taking the TA

I ask Tiffany out on a date. ‘She’s a great girl.

position with OMM, and we were graduating

You should go for it,’ he said. So I did.

in the same year ... and married now for 18

Tiffany applied to WVSOM first and was

years.”

accepted. I followed and we ended up in the same class year.

Sarah Steele and Dave Killeen, Class of 1998

In our first year, we took a trip across the country, camping in national parks. It took

“We met in Kirksville, Mo., at Truman State University, in our sophomore year of college.

Dave sat across the room from me in our Spanish I class; he asked me out on a date before we knew each others’ names.

After our first round of block exams at WVSOM, we spent the weekend at Pipestem State Park and Dave asked me to marry him. We got married after second year, one week after board exams, on the WVSOM campus. Lots of faculty and classmates attended and participated in our wedding. We will always think of the folks at WVSOM as our extended family. We’ve been together now for 22 years, and married for 16.”

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us 30 days. We made it to the Pacific Coast Highway, saw the ocean and turned around.

On the way back, we stopped in Las Vegas and had good luck. While Tiffany was preoccupied, I snuck off with the winnings and purchased an engagement ring.

My plan was to propose at sunset on the rim of the Grand Canyon. I had my timing off and we ended up hiking around longer than I’d planned while I was waiting for the sun to set.

Finally, I proposed and she said ‘yes.’ We got married while we were still in medical school and had our first son before graduation. We have three boys.”

Adrienne Coopey, Class of 2001, and Dave Pucci, Class of 2004

assessment. Now I do believe Dave would have gone home early if Dr. Nemitz hadn’t given him a ride downtown to join the party.

“The night Dave and I met really started

So we have him to thank.

that day. I was on one of my first rotations at

Now, we have a house, two jobs and two

Catawba Hospital, the psychiatric facility near Roanoke. It was maybe a Wednesday and

kids.”

my friend, Angela, was trying to convince me I had to come to Lewisburg that night. I was trying really hard to be a good student and I was enjoying the rotation. (Foreshadowing — I am a child psychiatrist.) Angela insisted that I be there.

She was throwing the ‘First Cut’ party for the first-year students and there happened to be this guy she knew I would be interested in meeting. Despite my objections, I drove to Lewisburg when I got off work. Angela rented the drafty farm house on Fairview Lane. I enjoyed any excuse to hang out with Angela and she always threw a good party.

Finally, more than fashionably late, Dave showed up — straight from the gym — sweaty gym shorts and all! I agreed with Angela’s

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Tad Lucas, Class of 2003, and Jessica Geimer, Class of 2004 “We met at the Brier Inn. I saw her walk in and I told my friend, ‘I’m going to marry her.’

Of course, it took some persuading on my part.”

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AWARDS

WVSOM urology residents best in nation If the quality of urological care in

Award. The prestigious award is

aspects of urologic care with the latest in

southern West Virginia has improved in

presented annually by the American

cutting edge surgery and management

recent years, you may want to bestow

College of Osteopathic Surgeons to a

of urologic disease. The diverse faculty

some of the credit to the Charleston

urology resident in the country who

and strong support from CAMC make it

Area Medical Center and Dr. James

demonstrates exceptional clinical ability,

unique in all aspects of residency training

Tierney, chairman and program director

patient/resident manner, resident/staff

when compared to similar programs,

of urology.

relationships and resident/community

both osteopathic and allopathic, in other

involvement.

institutions.”

started in 2006,” said Dr. Tierney, Class

Recent honorees include (2012) Cordell

Dr. Payne offered similar praise for the

of 1980. “It has undoubtedly helped us

Davis, D.O., WVSOM Class of 2008,

program.

to serve West Virginia and bring quality

(2011) Faith Payne, D.O., Class of 2007,

urology care to the area.”

and (2010) Sam Deem, D.O., WVSOM

“CAMC’s osteopathic urology residency

The program has attracted high quality residents — so successfully, in fact, that for three successive years, one of CAMC’s urology residents has received the national Urology Resident Achievement

Class of 2004. Dr. Deem’s urology practice is now based at CAMC and Dr. Payne recently joined Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley. Upon completion of his urology chief year, Cordell Davis, D.O., will begin a tour of duty with the United States Air Force.

Tierney expanded on what makes the CAMC residency so impactful.

surgery program is innovative and progressive. The result is graduates are better trained and equipped to provide the most state-of-the-art treatment.”

“CAMC offers a well-rounded residency,” Tierney concluded. “The doctors who come here receive broad clinical exposure in a 1,000-bed hospital system. our Cleveland Clinic affiliation, research

said. “Everyone works hard

projects and articles, which the residents

to hire the right people and

develop, along with community service.

to get the right residents into

These residents are not only good

the program so they become

doctors, but good citizens.”

attention.”

Paying attention is paying off for the residents and for the patients under their care.

“I will be forever grateful for my time at CAMC in the urology residency program,” Dr. Deem said. “It offers a diverse education including all

in the country,” she said. “The urological

This includes kidney transplants through

West Virginia. In short, we pay

of the top surgeons and medical doctors

“CAMC is very supportive,” he

the right doctors to serve

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CHILDREN’S NUTRITION

Program aims to address, reduce pediatric obesity For nearly a decade, CARDIAC Boot Camp

the camp, the RCB Clinic is transformed into

But the program teaches you how to make

has provided families with ways to prevent

an activity place for children and a learning

healthier choices,” she said.

childhood obesity by incorporating fun

environment for their parents. It is just as

activities for children and educational

important to educate parents as well as

advisement to their parents.

provide children with healthy activities in

Jill Cochran, Ph.D., formed CARDIAC Boot Camp in 2004, as an intervention for Robert C. Byrd Clinic patients that were identified as high risk for cardiovascular disease. The camp started with students from the West Virginia Rural Health Partnership Program

One improvement White would like to see is participation by more families.

order for the program to continue its success.

“I think it’s an excellent program but I wish

Participants are encouraged to learn how

a lot more people would attend and find a

to incorporate healthy eating into their daily

way to fit this into their schedule because the

routines. In addition to healthy food, the

kids really benefit from it,” White said.

camp promotes exercise, self-motivation and

Cochran would like to see the same results.

general family fun.

“The one thing that is lacking is participation

who served as teachers for the children and

Debbie White and her 10-year-old daughter

WVU extension services helping parents

have been involved in the program for about

learn ways to prepare healthier foods.

two years.

“The rates of obesity in children have

“I’m always concerned about my child’s

attend gain knowledge and skills in changing

risen significantly along with co-morbid

health and I’m going to do whatever I can to

behaviors,” she said. “Even if one family

conditions that were usually seen only in

encourage a better and healthy lifestyle for

makes a change toward healthier behaviors,

adult populations,” Cochran said. “Very few

her,” she said.

it is worth it to us.”

For White, one of the most beneficial aspects

The program continues to attract experts in

of the program is getting educated about

the nutrition and medical fields. In addition to

healthy food choices.

Cochran, the program includes a registered

programs across the state deal with obese children who already have pre-diabetes, hypertension and other obesity-related diseases. This program is designed for them and their families.”

The camp is typically a six-week summer program, with monthly sessions occurring throughout the winter. In the evenings during

from the families. We call and invite more than 50 families each month, but participation is small. However, the ones who

“I like learning about the importance of healthy meals and meal planning. As parents we do a lot of fast food options because we

dietician, master’s level exercise physiologist, the WVU Extension Service and clinical research professors from WVSOM.

are busy encouraging our kids to play sports.

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ABRACADABRA

It’s a Wrap!

popularity this season, but the true star of

“Abracadabra,” the children’s television series hosted by WVSOM President Michael Adelman, D.O., D.P.M., J.D., has just completed its second season of taping.

Combining magic, ventriloquism and original music with important lessons about health, nutrition, exercise, safety and science, the show continues to capture the hearts of young viewers.

“WVSOM’s Healthy Children’s Initiative reflects our commitment to help a younger generation of West Virginians make good choices in their lives,” Dr. Adelman said. “The West Virginia Public Broadcasting crew and our valued sponsors have joined us in this very important mission.”

the show is Joey.

“When we take Joey into schools to entertain kids, he’s treated like a rock star,” Dr. Adelman said. “He’s greeted with cheers and deafening applause. It’s a wonderful feeling to see how he’s connecting with our target audience.”

sponsors, as well as local performers like the Dueling Fiddlers.

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good news recently when West Virginia

facebook.com/

University’s CARDIAC program documented a

abracadabrapbs

reduction in childhood obesity rates over the

Young children,

graders. Only second graders in their study experienced a slight increase, of one point to

The show features a recurring cast of characters – Salty the pirate,

24.5 percent.

Daisy the gardener, Professor Science and Nastini. All gained

“The kindergarten obesity rate declined from 17.5 percent to 13.6 percent compared to the prior school year,” said James W. Nemitz, Ph.D., a professor and Vice President for Administration and External Relations at WVSOM. (He plays recurring character, Professor Science, on the television show.) “I think this reflects the work of organizations throughout the state that have made health and wellness for young people a top priority.

We hope that parents are also becoming more involved in encouraging good habits.”

All involved in the show’s production agree this is no reason to think a corner has been turned in childhood obesity.

“There’s still much to do to create a positive and enduring change in eating and exercise behaviors,” Dr. Adelman added. “We believe this show can contribute as one of multiple efforts statewide aimed at creating healthier West Virginians.”

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The show airs on WV PBS from 8:30 to 9 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

West Virginia elementary students received

past year for kindergarteners through fifth

This season, the Abracadabra set enjoyed visits from several

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ages 4 to 10, will enjoy playing and learning on the show’s website at www.abracadabra.org

The Dueling Fiddlers bring their dynamic personalities – and a wide range of musical talents – to the Abracadabra set.

Heather Antolini, a member of WVSOM’s Board of Governors, visits the set.

Dr. Austin Wallace, president of The West Virginia Mutual Insurance Company, makes a guest appearance on Abracadabra. West Virginia Mutual (WVMIC) has been a sponsor of the series since its inception.

Sharon Hall, president of Charleston Area Medical Center’s Health Education and Research Institute, another of the show’s loyal sponsors, assists with a magic trick on the show.

The show features a talented cast of young performers — Allison, Max, Megan, Hanna, Timothy, Jordyn, Katie, Jonathan, Rachel, Cate, Jed, Ashley, Elias, Amelia, Breanna and Kaycee. (Some of the child actors are not pictured.)

Mike with Joey and Duk.

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Nastini (Brook Bibb) is up to his old tricks for Season Two.

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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

Class of 1983 steps up to the challenge Wanting to be part of WVSOM’s future, alumni from the Class of 1983 have made a $10,000 financial contribution to the Clinical Evaluation Center expansion, part of the school’s Capital Campaign.

“There was a group of us at the 40th anniversary reunion waiting to get our photo taken and Millie (Petersen), out of the blue said ‘why don’t we buy a room?’,” said David Barger, D.O. Upon returning home to Tennessee, Dr. Barger began reaching out to classmates seeking financial assistance for the effort.

With help from the Alumni Association and WVSOM Foundation, Dr. Barger was able to get in touch with fellow classmates via email and direct mailings. Fifteen people from the Class of 1983 agreed to participate. With the money raised, the class has secured the robot control room.

Dr. Barger did not think twice about financially contributing to the growth of the school. For him, it’s a small way to show how appreciative he is of the education he received at WVSOM. He said it would be nice for all the graduating classes to “challenge” each other to get involved.

“When you think of everything the graduates have received in return for what the school provided us, it’s a small payback.”

Shannon Warren, director of alumni relations, said there are four classes actively working together as a group to purchase a room in the CEC — 1972, 1982, 1983 and 1990.

“I think it’s a great way for the classes to get involved,” Warren

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said. “We don’t have a prize per se for the winning class, but this helps to get things started and the rooms secured.

The capital campaign gives individuals and classes a way to be recognized in WVSOM’s future.”

Capital campaign donors who want to secure a room in the Clinical Evaluation Center can spread the payments out over 3-5 years. Currently 30 spaces in the CEC have been secured.

For former students like Dr. Barger, watching the growth of the WVSOM campus over the years brings a feeling of astonishment and pride.

“It’s extraordinary to see what has become of the school,” he said. “There’s no comparison. To think of what we had for anatomy and lectures and looking at what is on campus now — it’s completely different.”

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The new Student Center will be the focal point of the campus. Graced with a soaring clock tower, the center will feature both open and covered

Student Center Donors Clock Tower …................................................. WVSOM Alumni Association

decks on the first and second floors along with a

Open Student Study Lounge …...................... Lori Tucker, D.O.

rooftop terrace. It will house a café and a 1,000-

Large Prefunction ........................................... Dino Beckett, D.O.

seat meeting hall, plus a media center that can be divided into smaller rooms. There will be open space, as well as smaller, quiet areas, with natural light designed to provide students with an

Entry Lobby ..................................................... David & Martha Rader Student Copy Center ...................................... Brian DeFade, D.O. President’s Reception Parlor ......................... Andrew Thymius, D.O. & Tiffany Thymius, D.O. Student Recreation Lounge ........................... Patrick Pagur, D.O. & Billie Wright, D.O.

enhanced study environment.

Donor secured

FIRST FLOOR: STUDENT GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE ROOMS (2)

$20,000 (each)

STUDENT GOVERNMENT OFFICES (4)

$20,000 (each)

STUDENT COPY CENTER $10,000 TOWER $250,000 DINING LOUNGE & FOOD COURT

$125,000

OPEN STUDENT STUDY LOUNGE

$100,000

QUIET STUDENT STUDY LOUNGE

$100,000

CAMPUS STORE $100,000 STUDENT RECREATION LOUNGE

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$75,000

We welcome everyone who has a love for WVSOM and a vision of its future impact to be a part of the construction of these two important facilities. Gifts of every amount are valued, and there are many prestigious naming opportunities for organizations and individuals who desire to leave a lasting legacy in health care education or to honor the memory of a loved one.

GIFT info

To discuss a gift opportunity, please contact: Dr. Michael Adelman at 304.647.6200 or madelman@osteo.wvsom.edu Jim Nemitz at 304.647.6368 or jnemitz@osteo.wvsom.edu Marilea Butcher at 304.647.6367 or mbutcher@osteo.wvsom.edu Shannon Warren at 304.647.6382 or swarren@osteo.wvsom.edu Sally Cooper at 304.647.6374 or scooper@osteo.wvsom.edu

SECOND FLOOR: LARGE CONFERENCE HALL WITH STAGE PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION PARLOR

$500,000 $75,000

LARGE PREFUNCTION $50,000 TERRACE $25,000 ENTRY LOBBY $25,000 SMALL PREFUNCTION $20,000

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Clinical Evaluation Center expansion Currently, the Clinical Evaluation Center contains 19,000 square feet of space. It houses 24 standardized patient labs, six robot simulation labs, six ACLS labs, medium and large classrooms, and a variety of smaller conference rooms and offices. Our expansion will add more than 17,000 square feet of space and include a robotic birthing center, a robotic emergency simulation lab, six new robot simulation labs, a new simulation control room, nursing offices and a grand meeting hall.

Donor secured

Grand Conference Hall ............................. $50,000 Robotic Birthing Center ............................ $40,000 Emergency Simulation Lab ...................... $40,000 Robot Lab .................................................. $35,000 Reception Area ......................................... $35,000 Standardized Patient Lab ........................ $25,000 Large Classroom ....................................... $25,000 Task Trainer Room .................................... $20,000 ACLS Lab ................................................... $15,000 Medium Classroom .................................. $15,000 Nurses Treatment Area ............................ $10,000 Small Group Conference Room ............... $10,000 Standardized Patient Control Room ........ $10,000 Robot Control Room ................................. $10,000 Robot Viewing Room ..................................$5,000 Office Space .............................................. $5,000 Office Suite ................................................ $10,000 Staff Lounge ............................................. $5,000

ADDITIONAL NAMING OPPORTUNITIES 1st Year Lecture Hall ........................................ $250,000 2nd Year Lecture Hall ....................................... $250,000 Main Building Lecture Hall 1 .......................... $100,000 Main Building Lecture Hall 2 .......................... $100,000

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Clinical Evaluation Center donors Grand Conference Hall

John Manchin II, D.O.

Emergency Simulation Lab

Charles Davis, D.O.

Robot/Birthing Center

Manuel Ballas, D.O. & Kara O’Karma, D.O.

Large Classroom

Lewis Whaley, D.O.

Medium Classroom

Drs. Cheryl & Michael Adelman

ACLS Room 1

Robert Hunter, D.O.

ACLS Room 2

James Deering, D.O., & Jodi Flanders, D.O.

Nurse’s Treatment Area

A.S. Ghiathi, D.O.

Office Suite

Thomas White, D.O.

Standardized Patient Control Room

Dr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Pence

Small Conference Room 2

Class of 1979

Small Conference Room 3

Class of 1982

Small Conference Room 4

R. Alan Spencer, D.O.

Small Conference Room 5

Jim Nemitz, Ph.D.

Small Conference Room 6

Hal Armistead, D.O., & Amy Roush, D.O.

Small Conference Room 7

Class of 1990

Small Conference Room 8

Randy Blackburn, D.O.

Robot Control Room

Class of 1983

Robot Viewing Room

John Lackey, D.O.

Office 1

Chris Flanagan, D.O.

Sophia Sibold, D.O. Shannon Sorah, D.O. Office 2

Allen Finkelstein, D.O.

Office 3

Carmen Damiani, D.O.

Office 4

Naomi Wriston, D.O.

Office 5

David Allen, D.O.

Office 6

Dr. & Mrs. O.J. Bailes

Office 7

Cathy Dailey, D.O.

Office 8

Eloise Hayes, D.O.

Staff Lounge

Dr. & Mrs. Art Rubin

TBD Michael Nicholas, D.O.

We THANK every individual who has made a commitment to the Capital Campaign.

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SCHOOL NEWS

WVSOM employees and graduate’s work is published Jessica B. Smith, D.O., WVSOM Class of 2012, Lance C. Ridpath, MS, and Karen Steele, D.O., FAAO, have been published in the December 2012 issue of American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO) Journal. The article title is: “A research protocol to determine if OMM is effective in decreasing pain in chronic pain patients and decreasing opioid use: Brief report”.

MORE info

Board approved school flag

The article can be found on page 38 in the

On January 12, WVSOM’s Board of Governors approved the

AOA Journal.

design of a school flag.

“Most institutions of higher education have an official flag,” said President Dr. Michael Adelman. “The flag is not purely decorative, but a representation of the school, our values and the community we serve.”

SE-AHEC announces childhood obesity and diabetes CME

The staff of Asclepius symbolizes the healing arts and has evolved to become the dominant symbol for professional health care organizations in the United States, including the profession

The Southeastern Area Health Education Center (SE-AHEC) will

of osteopathic medicine. One survey found that 62 percent of

host a Continuing Medical Education event from 8 a.m. until 4

professional health care associations used this mark as their

p.m. Friday, March 15 in WVSOM’s Alumni Center.

symbol. The original Hippocratic Oath began with the invocation

The title of the CME is “Childhood Obesity and Diabetes:

“I swear by Apollo the Physician and by Asclepius ...”

Assessment, Prevention and Treatment.” CEU credits are available

Just as the WVSOM seal places the school’s geographic location

for physicians, nurses, physician assistants and social workers.

and service commitment among the rural mountains of West

The registration fee is $65. Participation is free for full-time

Virginia, so does the new flag, pulling forward this image and

students, medical residents and WVSOM faculty and staff.

giving it greater prominence.

“More than 30 percent of West Virginia children between the

Look for the new flag to be proudly displayed the next time

ages of 10 and 17 are overweight,” said Angela Alston, executive

you’re on campus.

director of SE-AHEC. “And obesity-linked type 2 diabetes has hit a record high nationwide. There is both a human and an economic cost to this crisis. We hope this CME can be the catalyst for new thinking and earlier intervention by health care providers.”

Each of the five AHEC centers in West Virginia (Central, Eastern, Northern, Southeastern and Southern) has the unique mission of graduate and health professions education, K-12 health career activities, and the provision of continuing education to health professionals throughout the state.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Health awareness day offered free screenings In honor of Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s statewide “Day to Serve” proclamation, WVSOM introduced a Community Health Awareness Day with free adult health screenings at the Clinical Evaluation Center.

Participants received free vision, hearing, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure and dental screenings. In compliance with national health guidelines, individuals were also eligible for blood sugar and cholesterol screenings. Men were eligible for rectal and prostate screenings while women were eligible for breast, pelvic and pap smear screenings.

Andrea Nazar, D.O., professor of clinical science and medical director for WVSOM health screenings, organized similar events in the past, but this was the first time the school offered one complete day of free health screenings simultaneously to adult men and women which follow new national guidelines.

All health screenings were provided by medical students at the school under the supervision of qualified physicians.

WVSOM employees, students collected food WVSOM faculty, staff and students came together to gather food to feed local families after news that the Lewisburg/Fairlea Food Locker was running extremely low near the Thanksgiving holiday.

The WVSOM Pathology Club helped organize the event by placing collection bins around campus. Club President Evan Stern

Open house brought potential applicants to campus WVSOM hosted a Fall Open House for potential students interested in attending medical school.

About 105 visitors met with first- and second-year WVSOM students and faculty members, received a presentation on

estimated that between 8,000 and 10,000 non-perishable food items were donated by members of the WVSOM community in less than a week of the notice.

“I am amazed at the support I was given by both the students and staff in such a short amount of time,” he said. “They are amazing and part of what makes WVSOM such an awesome place.”

The food was donated to the Lewisburg/Fairlea Food Locker at

Osteopathic Principles and Practice, toured the gross anatomy

the Old Stone Presbyterian Church.

lab, learned about robotic patient simulators, toured the Clinical

Belinda Evans, student program advisor, said she was

Evaluation Center and received information about admissions, the Rural Health Initiative and financial aid.

Danny Seams, WVSOM admissions counselor, said when applicants visit the WVSOM campus they are more likely to matriculate as medical students.

overwhelmed by the generosity of the WVSOM community.

“The moment the information came into my office I sent a shout out to the students and within an hour the organization of this food drive had begun,” she said. “I’m very proud of our students and the employees jumped on board as usual. They are a

“On campus recruiting events are much more effective than

wonderful bunch of people to work with.”

recruiting on the road, over the phone or by email,” he said. “I can talk to someone until I’m blue in the face describing the facilities, curriculum, how great our faculty and students are and how wonderful the town of Lewisburg is. However, they and their families have to see it themselves in order to make a sound decision on whether they want to spend four years with us.”

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WVSOM celebrated the holiday season with variety of events

WVSOM provided perspective on prescription pills through a

WVSOM students, faculty, staff and administrators enjoyed the holiday

continuing medical education conference that took place at the end

season with a variety of events that allowed the WVSOM community to

of September on campus.

come together and celebrate the Christmas season.

“Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain: Balancing Safety and

One of the first events, the holiday luncheon, gathered WVSOM

Efficacy” was offered to physicians, dentists, nurses, physician

employees at the alumni center for a holiday feast of turkey and

assistants and others who care for patients receiving opioid

traditional side dishes. The luncheon gave co-workers the opportunity

medications.

to catch up with one another during the hustle and bustle of the

For years prescription drug use and abuse in rural areas has kept

holiday season.

the state of West Virginia teetering at the top of many troubling

Employees also showcased their Christmas spirit by decorating their

lists. West Virginia is considered one of America’s most medicated

office doors. They were encouraged to incorporate the 40th anniversary

states, with the state filling 17.7 prescriptions per capita compared

theme in keeping with the year’s celebration.

to a national average of 11.5, according to Verispan, a health care information company. In West Virginia, prescription drug addiction,

The winners of the door-decorating contest were:

abuse and deaths involving opioid painkillers is more than twice the

First place — Donna Tolbert

national average, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Second place — Ken Miller and Todd Trent

These startling statistics are a primary reason why WVSOM

Third place — Carrie Lawrence and Susan Griffith; Debbie Hughes and

administrators wanted to educate physicians about the importance

Rebecca Smith; Chris Breeden and Mike McDade; and Tricia Hoover

of properly prescribing pain medication as well as being aware of

and Tabitha Pack.

when patients abuse these drugs.

Special recognition was given to — the GME department, Joyce Martin,

The CME program provided current information on the scope of

Tina Richmond, Vickie Roane, Holly Hardesty, Charlie Brown and

opioid prescription abuse in West Virginia, the proper protocols

Charity Richmond and Jeffrey Shawver.

for prescribing opioids and the state’s prescription monitoring

Winners were announced during the annual hallway holiday party,

program to identify misuse or abuse. It also addressed areas of

hosted by Drs. Cheryl and Michael Adelman, Dr. Jim Nemitz and Dr.

epidemiology, legal and regulatory issues and clinical strategies for

Lorenzo Pence. Snacks and treats were available to students who

managing difficult patient situations.

wanted to de-stress from class and studying and to employees who

The program was endorsed by Sen. Jay Rockefeller’s office and

wanted a break from the workday.

supported by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services

Three chocolate Santa figurines were raffled. The winners were: Dr.

Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human

Kristie Bridges for faculty; Ross Knowles for students; and Jason

Services.

Thomas for staff. Employee Linda Meadows also received hot cocoa

Health care officials are not the only people interested in making a

from Starbuck’s.

difference in the lives of patients in West Virginia.

The holiday festivities continued with a quad holiday party and a

Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has made prescription drug abuse the No. 1

holiday breakfast reception at the library.

health care priority in West Virginia.

In 2012, the West Virginia state legislature passed a law requiring all physicians to attend an approved opioid prescriber continuing medical education course in order to maintain their license to practice medicine.

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WVSOM shed light on prescribing opioids

SCHOOL NEWS

WVSOM granted candidacy status for HLC accreditation The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) continues to strive for excellence even when it is not required.

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools granted WVSOM the status of candidacy for accreditation. Although HLC accreditation is not required of the osteopathic medical school, administrators said securing the voluntary accreditation is part of the school’s strategic plan in fulfilling its mission of educating lifelong learners.

“It’s important for people to know that we remain fully accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association,” said Jim Nemitz, Ph.D., WVSOM’s vice president of administration and external relations. “The HLC accreditation is another gold standard that we want to attain.”

Notification of the candidacy status comes three years after WVSOM’s Board of Governors decided to seek accreditation from HLC. The review involves a rigorous self-assessment process, a site visit by a team of distinguished educators and

Dr. Roland P. Sharp entered the activity room at The Seasons in Lewisburg with a smile on his face and appreciation for those who came to celebrate his 105th birthday in early January.

His memory is just as sharp as it was the first day he served as the WVSOM president in the 1970s. He offered wishes for longevity to the senior citizens who reside with him at The Seasons.

“My best wishes to you all for a long and happy life — free of

review of the site visit report by the HLC. Although the candidacy term is typically four years, the

doctors,” he said.

institution may file for early initial accreditation after two years.

This was a humorous piece of advice given by a man who

School administrators will continue to work with HLC staff to

has spent the majority of his life as a rural physician, WVSOM

ensure the school is on track to meet this goal.

administrator, and, in his later years a person with a wealth

Nemitz said that although the past couple years to obtain initial candidacy status have required hard work from all

of medical knowledge for the newest generation of medical students.

members of the campus community, having full accreditation

Before the guests toasted with ginger ale and the first piece

from HLC will be a tremendous attribute for the institution.

of cake was sliced, WVSOM President Dr. Michael Adelman

“We are pleased to be affiliated with the HLC as a candidate for accreditation, and we look forward to working with the HLC

read a birthday greeting and proclamation to Dr. Sharp from West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin.

On behalf of the mountain state, Tomblin wished Dr. Sharp a

to attain full accreditation in the future,” he said.

Helen Baker, the WVSOM professor coordinating the self-study process, said that she is delighted by participation from all areas of the college community.

“Our faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members all pulled together in helping WVSOM achieve candidacy,” she

happy birthday, offered him continued health and happiness in the coming years and mentioned the many lives the physician has touched in the state.

Dr. Sharp was humbled by the attention, the recognition and the support shown by his friends.

“I’m happy to receive this,” he told the birthday guests. “This

said. “We just need to keep up the good work.”

The Higher Learning Commission is the nation’s largest association overseeing higher education and accredits more

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is the biggest crowd I’ve seen here. I guess this is what you get when you bring the monkey to the crowd.”

than 1,000 colleges and universities in 19 states, including

Although Dr. Sharp spent Jan. 4 with birthday balloons, cake

West Virginia.

and friends, his actual birthday is Dec. 30.

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“The students who are using the digital texts appear to love

Increasingly, medical students are requesting alternatives

they can even search other books in the Elsevier library at

SCHOOL NEWS

Campus store increases digital offerings

it,” Knight said. “It’s not a passive experience. The students can change fonts for readability, they can copy and paste, the same time or do a quick reference check in a drug guide

to heavy textbooks. After all, if they can purchase War and Peace in a downloadable e-reader version, why not

or lab manual.”

Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine?

In addition to Mac or PC use, the majority of health sciences

Medical textbooks have been “late to the game,” said Cindi

textbooks are available in digital versions for Apple iOS products (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch) and Android devices.

Knight, WVSOM’s Campus Store Manager, “but every year

Some texts can also be used on e-reader platforms like the

we have more titles available.”

Kindle Fire.

Digital Book World reports that e-reader adoption in the

With the release of its third edition, “Foundations of

U.S. for leisure reading is estimated to be at 25 percent (60

Osteopathic Medicine,” published by Lippincott Williams &

million devices), but adoption of e-reader texts for academic

Wilkins, became available as a digital version. While there

purposes is advancing more slowly. This aligns with Knight’s assessment of digital purchases through the campus store.

are still a few textbooks not yet in e-reader form, Knight is

“Right now, 10 percent of the students have gone purely

digitally.

confident all required reading will eventually be available

digital,” Knight said. “About 80 percent of the students

“Medical textbooks may release a new version every three

purchase a mix of hard copy texts and digital content, and another 10 percent only want to use books.”

to six years, depending upon the subject,” Knight said. “My

The campus store offers numerous digital publications for

receive digital formatting at the same time.”

expectation is that as texts receive content updates, they’ll

first- and second-year students. And if digital versions of health science texts have been slow to market, publishers

And for students who continue to prefer a bound volume?

are now making up for it with enhanced interactivity.

“We’ll continue to carry bound volumes, as long as the

“Digital versions offer a level of interactivity integral to how

students and the faculty are purchasing them,” she said.

“For some, it may end up being a financial decision. Not only

new generations of students want to learn,” Knight said.

can the digital books do more — they also cost less to own.”

For health sciences publisher, Elsevier, digital enhancements maximize features standard with new electronic devices, all designed to add value to the learning experience: • Customized highlighting options encourage greater organization of information.

• Students can add their own notes to digital texts and share notes with classmates.

• Embedded media clips and magnification options provide closer examination of images, particularly valuable in learning anatomy.

• Interactive review features include questions and answers, as well as physician rationales.

• Key content can be called out and illuminated by experts.

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SCHOOL NEWS

MSOPTI partners with Mon General for residency program Mon General Hospital entered into a partnership with Cornerstone Care Teaching Health Center and Mountain State Osteopathic Postdoctoral Training Institutions, Inc. (Mountain State OPTI) to offer a family medicine residency program.

“With a projected shortage of primary care physicians in the north central West Virginia and southwestern Pennsylvania region in the coming years, offering a family practice residency program at Mon General Hospital is a way to recruit new physicians to the area,” said Mon Health System president and CEO Darryl Duncan.

WVSOM is a central member of Mountain State OPTI, which was accredited by the American Osteopathic Association in June 1999.

“The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine is now the largest medical school in the state of West Virginia, graduating 200 physicians per year,” Duncan said. “They have an extensive

not have a residency relationship with the school.”

WVSOM founder received AOA honor

Lorenzo Pence, D.O., WVSOM dean and vice president for

Oscar J. Bailes, D.O., one of four founders of the West Virginia

academic affairs, said the need for more residency programs is

School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) was honored as an award

vital because the state continues to lack medical coverage in 50

finalist for the American Osteopathic Association’s 2012 Mentor

out of 55 counties.

of the Year. He was one of five nominees feted at a reception and

“The demand for health care providers, including family

dinner in San Diego during the October 2012 OMED conference.

physicians, will continue to grow, particularly if more than

Bailes was nominated by Gail Feinberg, D.O., and Howard Feinberg,

300,000 new state residents become insured under the

D.O. “Throughout his career in medicine, Dr. Bailes has encouraged

Affordable Care Act,” he said. “WVSOM remains committed

numerous students to enter osteopathic medicine as their career,”

to educating primary care physicians who will provide care in

Dr. Howard Feinberg said in his nomination. “He has tirelessly

those underserved areas. The new family medicine residency

promoted osteopathic medicine in our communities and through his

program associated with Mon General is a huge step in the right

example brought honor, respect and distinction to our profession.”

network of residency sites throughout West Virginia. Until now, Mon General had been the largest hospital in the state that did

direction.”

Bailes was visibly moved by the event and eager to thank his

The family medicine residency program is funded by a federal

supporters. “I am pleased to have received this nomination,” he

Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) grant. It will

said. “It is always an honor to be recognized and I continue to feel

begin on July 1, 2013. The three-year program is approved for 12

deeply grateful for my career in osteopathic medicine. If there are

positions and can accept up to four qualified residents each year.

students I’ve touched through my years of teaching, I can guarantee

Two Mon General medical staff members, both graduates of

they have also enriched my life in profound ways.”

WVSOM, will serve in leadership positions for the program:

A family physician, Dr. Bailes graduated from Kansas City University

William Minor, D.O., will serve as the family medicine residency

of Medicine and Biosciences in 1952. Not only was he a founder

program director and Mary Edwards, D.O., will serve as the

of WVSOM in 1972, but he was a member of the administration of

director of medical education.

the medical school from 1973-1977. He currently lives and works in West Virginia, where he continues to teach manipulative techniques to students.

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The Greenbrier House: Historic house gone, but not forgotten

When the renovations were finally complete, WVSOM began

If walls could talk, the recently demolished Greenbrier House

remember that the house was dubbed “The Cat House.” The

offering upstairs housing to students and Hayes became an unofficial housemother. During this time, graduates may name stuck even after Hayes moved out. Subsequently, the

might share stories of a manual laborer’s hard work on a local

school decided to have a contest to rename the house. “The

dairy farm, a WVSOM medical student’s late-night study group or

Greenbrier House” was chosen and a sign was placed on

a WVSOM graduate’s journey to start a family within its humble walls.

the property. For many years, the house continued to provide

The two-story, beige siding house that used to sit at 312

clinical rotations at the Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, but the

temporary lodging for third- and fourth-year students doing

Greenbrier Road in Lewisburg was built by the Moore family, who

accommodations left much to be desired.

owned a dairy farm on the property. Dr. Catherine “Cat” Hayes,

Rather than undertake costly renovations, a decision was

WVSOM Class of 1983, had a grandfather and great uncle who

reached to tear down the dwelling and relocate the students to

both worked on the dairy farm. Eventually the house was turned over to Hayes’ great uncle, Joe Hayes, and his wife Rose.

a nearby townhouse with improved amenities.

After Joe Hayes lived in the house, it sat empty for awhile.

The house is gone now, but the memories remain, of pig roasts and par course workouts, student meetings and underground

Meanwhile, Hayes was living in a house on the opposite side of

anatomy labs. Actually, one piece remains. The newel post

campus. When a home was needed as a temporary residence

near the entranceway to the house was saved. Hayes plans

for the new president, Olen E. Jones, the school offered to move

to repurpose the post into a floor lamp as a wedding present

Hayes to the house at 312 Greenbrier Road. She lived there for six years.

for Casey. It will serve as a memory of the many hands that

In the beginning, only the first floor was livable. Maintenance

to the baby smooth fingers of Casey and to the healing hands

touched it — from the rough calluses of dairy farmer Joe Hayes,

workers from the school renovated the upstairs for future student

of countless osteopathic physicians who briefly anchored there

use. Hayes remembers it vividly.

during their journey through WVSOM.

“Many a morning I made a mad dash from the bedroom across the house to the bathroom,” she said. “I never knew when one of the men working on renovations upstairs would be coming down the open stairway.”

A milestone for Hayes took place while she was living in the house — her daughter, Casey, was born in 1988. Hayes said that during her pregnancy the maintenance workers grew fond of the child who had not even been born yet.

“When Casey arrived on April 14, after 15 hours of labor, there were maintenance crew members pacing in the front yard like expectant fathers,” Hayes said.

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OMM clinic offers patient treatment, learning opportunities Each year, second-year students at WVSOM are able to hone their skills in osteopathic medicine by offering treatment techniques to residents in the community.

The Student Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) Clinic provides the medical students with hands-on experience with patients and the opportunity to incorporate techniques they have learned in Osteopathic Principles and Practice classes and labs throughout the year.

The clinic is open each Wednesday afternoon, which began Jan. 16 and ends March 27.

“The Student OMM Clinic is not only valuable for our medical students but for the residents serving as patients as well,” said Dr. Deborah Schmidt, the clinic’s faculty coordinator.

“The students are able to evaluate patients and implement osteopathic techniques while the patients receive valuable treatments for any number of problems.”

Students are under the supervision of local osteopathic

WVSOM students win first prize at OMED poster session At the AOA’s Osteopathic Medical Conference & Exposition (OMED) that took place Oct. 7-9 in San Diego, WVSOM students Matthew Copeland, OMS II, and Evan Stern, OMS

physicians during the clinic. Schmidt said about 13 physicians oversee the 200 second-year students taking part in the clinic.

First-year students are participating in at least one clinic visit shadowing the second-year students.

Once again, in order to accommodate a larger patient base, there are two separate five-week block sessions. This allows more patients to be seen throughout the 10-week course.

II, earned a first place ribbon in the Research Abstracts

For some patients, the clinic is a way to help alleviate agonizing

and Poster Session for their work “The Cystine/Glutamate

ailments. For others it’s a chance to help students learn.

Antiporter Regulates Indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase

“The treatment by medical students has produced results more

Enzymatic Activity and Protein Levels in Human Monocytederived Dendritic Cells” under the supervision of faculty mentor Bonny Dickinson, Ph.D.

satisfactory than other treatments I’ve received over the past 20 years,” said patient Donald Ivasevich. “The staff’s knowledge and willingness to explain the process was phenomenal.”

First prize winners received $500 from the Council on Research in recognition of their efforts. Their work will also be published in an issue of The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association (JAOA). In addition, the full-length paper was accepted for publication in the American Journal of Clinical and Experimental Immunology.

Judges for the poster session are qualified volunteers from a college of osteopathic medicine. The students had 5-7 minutes to present their poster and answer judges’ questions.

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Research Day showcased students’ work The Dr. William Martin Faculty/Student Research Showcase allowed WVSOM students to present medical posters about research they have conducted under the supervision of faculty members. Nine posters were part of the event’s sessions.

Second-year students provided lightening talks for five posters.

The talks allowed students to explain their research and answer questions from guests.

Jonathan Daly, OMS II, was the People’s Choice Winner for his poster about the “Use of OMT in Recreational Runners as Preventative Medicine.”

Dr. William Martin, a faculty member at WVSOM for 26 years, was recognized with a plaque for his continuous dedication to research during his time at the institution.

Heart of the Holidays helped families, children in need

Students raised money for alzheimer’s walk

WVSOM students came together in early December to

WVSOM students in the Geriatrics and Internal Medicine clubs

help local children in need have a brighter and merrier

took part in Lewisburg’s annual Alzheimer’s Walk in October.

holiday season.

The students raised more than $3,000 to help the Alzheimer’s

Prior to the event, students, faculty and staff purchased

Association with research efforts, according to Imari Patel, Geriatrics

toys from the children’s wish list. During the event,

Club president. Money was raised through a fundraiser at Bella

students had the opportunity to interact with the children

Casa, where a portion of lunch and dinner sales were donated to the

and their families while Santa (professor emeritus James

organization.

Wells) delivered Christmas gifts. Guests also enjoyed a holiday feast with turkey and traditional side dishes.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

Grand Affair raised significant dollars for future scholarships

“From a student government standpoint one of our goals is to

WVSOM’s annual Grand Affair is a night for students to get

a wonderful evening.

glammed up at The Greenbrier, but more importantly it is an

“It was everything we wanted it to be: an elegant, fun,

event that raises money for student scholarship funds.

This year’s November event, presented by the WVSOM Student Government Association, raised $21,519 — a large

get more involved in the community,” he said.

Jim Nemitz, Ph.D., WVSOM’s vice president of administration and external relations, said the Grand Affair turned out to be

memorable event that achieved our goal of raising more money for student scholarships,” he said. “It was a wonderful collaboration of students working with the administration and

increase from the previous year.

staff.”

Grand Affair organizers attribute the success of the event to

Silent auction items and in-house contributions also helped

support from business sponsorship on all levels.

“We wanted to target securing the sponsorships and getting started earlier, because that is where we get most of our contributions. Half of what we raised, about $10,500, is from sponsorships,” said SGA President Patrick Craft. “It was really important that we go after that as a student body instead of

to raise funds and keeps the cost of hosting the event to a minimum, organizers said. Silent auction items raised about $5,666 and The Greenbrier and Gillespie’s Flowers helped to curtail decorating costs.

“We keep getting better at this,” Nemitz said of the event.

“The success of the event is determined by student

relying only on the help of administrators.”

ownership and involvement.”

At the end of the academic year the scholarship funds are

The Grand Affair committee included second-year students

given to students who demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities and community service.

Patrick Craft, Ryan Farnsworth, Amy Young, Josh Moore, Kathryn Kauffman and first-year student Joe Brandt.

Craft said that it is imperative to get the community interested in the school and strengthening the relationship between the two.

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Candlelight vigil honored victims of school shooting

Letters were read to the crowd on behalf of Sen. Jay

Somber faces were illuminated by bright burning candle

Her connection to the town is what sparked students on

Rockefeller and Sen. Joe Manchin, as well as third-year WVSOM student Courtney Brunton, who is from Newtown.

flames as WVSOM faculty, students and community

campus to organize the vigil.

members fought against the cold and damp mid-December

Her letter provided a detailed glimpse into the quaint New

night to show their support of the victims in the Sandy Hook

England town that was shattered by the shooting. She

Elementary School shooting that took place in Newtown,

related that Newtown is much like Lewisburg in that it is a

Conn.

close community in a picturesque setting.

The candlelight vigil brought out 200 people who

“You gather together as a community; a loving, tight-

remembered the young lives lost in the shooting, as well as

knit, endearing community,” Brunton’s letter read. “This

the lives of their teachers and principal. The event raised

is something I adore about our school and the town of

$950, which was donated directly to the Sandy Hook

Lewisburg. As you gather, please lean on one another as we

Elementary School Victims Relief Fund.

have in the past in times of difficulty and tribulation. Pray

Andrew Nackashi, one of the event’s organizers, recognized

and hope and love and value one another. This is what my

the victims individually and asked those in attendance to

hometown is really all about.”

keep those lost in their minds.

Students also provided musical numbers and personal

“Any hate that is in your heart just let it go for one night,” he

accounts of what the tragedy meant to them.

said.

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NHSC Scholars Federal program helps students pursuing primary care medicine

Since 1972, the National Health Service

publications as a leader in educating

Daniel Conner, Class of 2016, said there are

Corps (NHSC) has helped students who are

physicians in rural medicine.

many benefits of the scholarship not only to

pursuing primary care health professions by providing them with financial assistance in return for their commitment to serve in

Stahl explained that early exposure to is often the best exposure to rural medicine.

“We know that students who are given early

impoverished areas.

Currently, six WVSOM students are recipients of NHSC scholarships. This is in addition to two other state recipients, a medical student attending the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine in Huntington and a dental school recipient from West Virginia University.

The six WVSOM recipients are Jana Ebbert, Class of 2013; Autumn Lemley, Class of 2013; Sarah Nasir, Class of 2014; Anastasia Yesnik, Class of 2015; John Paul Fletcher,

exposure to primary care work experiences through school mentors, rotations, etc., generally look favorably upon primary care and in fact will pursue such a career,” she said.

being an NHSC scholar,” he said. “The state of West Virginia can only benefit from the scholarship program because it is designed to provide primary care providers West Virginia certainly has its share of rural underserved areas.”

from rural areas or have experiences with underserved populations, according to Martha Endres, NHSC program coordinator. participated in a service endeavor, such

(through administration and curriculum) to

other opportunities that go along with

other successful applicants tend to come

2016.

was early exposure and encouragement

important, both financially and in the many

to underserved populations. The state of

“I think that an applicant who has

of NHSC scholars is one in which there

“The benefits for students are extremely

WVSOM student scholarship recipients and

Class of 2015; and Daniel Conner, Class of “Generally, a school with a large number

the recipients, but to the state.

as a project that demonstrates his or her interest in helping people in an impoverished area might stand out as someone who is altruistic,” she said.

Yesnik said she feels a sense of relief when it comes to the scholarship assistance.

“The NHSC scholarship removes the stress of the financial burden of training to become a rural primary care physician and allows the student to focus on becoming the best doctor possible,” she said. “I hope that I can practice in West Virginia and give back to the state that is helping me fulfill my dreams of

pursue careers in primary care,” said Dina

Anastasia Yesnik, Class of 2015, said she

Stahl, a representative with the National

has always wanted to be a rural internal

Health Service Corps Region III office.

medicine doctor. WVSOM and the NHSC

“Therefore, more students want to apply

program will help to make that possible.

to the NHSC program and they are even

“It really has helped me to set high goals

minimum two-year service obligation, Endres

for myself academically,” she said. “Being

said. Eligible physician specialties include

an NHSC scholar also inspired me to take

family practice, general internal medicine,

advantage of as many of the extra learning

general pediatrics, obstetrics-gynecology,

opportunities WVSOM provides. Since I may

general psychiatry, internal medicine/family

Part of WVSOM’s mission statement is to

be the only doctor available in a rural area

practice and internal medicine/pediatrics.

serve the state of West Virginia and the

one day, I want to learn as many clinical

The NHSC awards between 30 and 50 new

special health care needs of its residents,

skills as possible to best care for

scholarships nationally each year.

emphasizing primary care in rural areas. The

my patients.”

better able to compete for scholarships and better prepared to work with underserved populations as they serve through their commitments.”

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becoming a physician.”

For each year or partial year of scholarship assistance, the physician is required to work one year at an approved site with a

Howard received award Sharon Howard, director of financial aid, received the Neil E. Bolyard Meritorious Service Award at the West Virginia Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators conference. The award is given annually in recognition of meritorious and dedicated service to the financial aid community.

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New faculty hired

Staff news

Employee appointed to committee

Ashley Toler, D.O. Assistant professor of clinical sciences

Debbie Harvey was appointed to the Compensation, Planning

Dr. Toler completed her

and Review Committee that was

undergraduate degree at West

established in 2011 under the

Virginia Institute of Technology

West Virginia Higher Education

prior to graduating from WVSOM

Policy Commission and the West

in 2009. She completed her

Virginia Council for Community

residency in pediatrics at the

and Technical College Education.

University of Illinois in Chicago, Ill.

Frank Swisher, D.O.

Statewide Campus regional assistant dean — central region Dr. Swisher a graduate of WVSOM’s Class of 1998, is family medicine certified and has spent the last 10 plus years developing

The committee, which Harvey

and working for the Family

will serve as a member of for

Medical Clinic of Jane Lew.

three years, manages all aspects

Prior to his experiences as

of compensation planning and

a D.O., he was a registered

review for institutional classified

nurse, receiving his nursing

employees. Harvey was officially

degree from Fairmont State

notified of the appointment in

University.

November.

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Faculty and staff news

The start of a new year typically brings change — and WVSOM employee roles are no different. The following faculty and employees are serving new roles.

Dr. Bob Foster associate dean for osteopathic medical education Dr. Robert (Bob) Foster is now the associate dean for osteopathic medical education in the Osteopathic Principles and Practices department. He began this role in November.

Foster is a graduate of the Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas City, Mo. He is certified by the American Osteopathic Board Special Proficiency in osteopathic manipulative medicine and also by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Practice in family practice.

He has been working with WVSOM since 1978 and has been affiliated with clinical education since 1988.

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The position has four major responsibilities: to provide for education in Osteopathic Principles and Practices (OPP) to students, faculty and staff; ensure the integration of OPP throughout the entire curriculum from student recruitment through postgraduate training; to develop and promote distinctively osteopathic research at WVSOM; and to promote awareness and integration at the local, state and national level.

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Dr. Craig Boisvert associate dean for predoctoral clinical education In February, Dr. Craig Boisvert assumed the role of associate dean for Predoctoral Clinical Education. Dr. Boisvert is a graduate of the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his rotating internship and family medicine residency at the Lancaster Osteopathic Hospital in Lancaster, Pa. He is board certified in family practice by the AOA. Dr. Boisvert has been working at WVSOM for the last 24 years — most

Dr. Art Rubin board of directors for the Charleston Area Medical Center

recently as chair of Clinical Sciences. He is on the active family practice staff at the

Art Rubin, D.O., has been appointed

Robert C. Byrd Clinic and the affiliate staff

to the Board of Directors for the

at the Greenbrier Valley Medical Center.

Charleston Area Medical Center

Dr. Boisvert has served as medical director

Health, Education, and Research

for the White River Rural Health Center in

Institute (CHERI). CHERI is the arm

Augusta, Ark., and practiced at their Des

of CAMC that governs graduate

Arc Clinic site for four years.

medical education, research, CME, the Simulation Center, and numerous other educational

Stephanie Schuler executive director of the CEC

activities. The institute was developed solely for charitable, scientific and educational purposes.

Stephanie Schuler is the executive director of the CEC. In this position, she leads the achievement of strategic goals and objectives; ensures West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s clinical skills educational infrastructure and assessment protocols and practices are innovative, cutting-edge, and aligned with strategic initiatives; executes research and other endeavors designed to enhance and/or advance WVSOM’s initiatives and mission; and contributes to the advancement of the institution and education of students.

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News from the WVOMA Founded in 1902 as the WV Society of Osteopathic Medicine, the West Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association (WVOMA) has served West Virginia for more than 100 years.

Serving our members and improving health care in the state are top priorities.

Along with the numerous activities

WVOMA is the only organization in West

CONGRATULATIONS to Dr. Wood!

conducted on behalf of the membership, WVOMA members serve on state and national health committees dedicated to improving the quality of care in West

If you are unfamiliar with our efforts, WVOMA membership works together to

of osteopathic medicine here, where they live and practice. Membership is one way physicians can join with other D.O.s to identify issues, address common concerns

plan quality programs, like the annual

and support the profession.

conference at the Greenbrier Resort,

Please join us in our efforts. Membership

which offers more than 20 hours

information is available on our website

of category 1-A CME credit through

at www.wvoma.org, along with contact

At our fall 2012 conference, we installed

innovative and informative programs.

information for officers and committee

the 2013 leadership team, with past

Members participate at district meetings

members.

and collaborate with other groups, like the

Save the Date!

West Virginia State Medical Association,

The 2013 Fall Conference will to take

on programs like the Opioid CME held

place Nov. 1-3 at The Greenbrier Resort.

“We are the voice of the osteopathic

on WVSOM’s campus on Sept. 28. Our

We hope to see you there.

physicians in West Virginia, and I am

organization continually monitors the

proud and honored to represent them,”

legislature for bills that may have an

said Dr. Wood, Regional Assistant Dean

impact on the practice of medicine and

for the Northern Region of WVSOM’s

we monitor the insurance industry for

statewide campus system.

changes in coding or billing, especially

Virginia and the nation. We hope all D.O.s in West Virginia will join our efforts as there is strength in numbers.

president Ernest Miller Jr, D.O., passing the gavel to Ralph Wood, D.O., as our new president.

involving OMT.

Ralph Wood, D.O., and Michael K. Murphy, D.O., Board of Trustees, AOA

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THE HUMAN TOUCH Of all the senses, the sense of touch is uniquely special. It connects. It communicates. Touch has the power to warm the heart and soothe the soul.

It is very personal and very intimate.

My career as an osteopathic family physician and graduate of WVSOM has been entrenched in rural medicine. It has been both rewarding and humbling.

In about 1986 when HIV was the new challenge in medicine, we knew so very little about the disease. We knew it was deadly, but uncertain as to the extent of its pathogenicity and communicability. We did, however, see it as a powerful and frightening disease with devastating effects in the life of the patient and the family.

In its early history, it was primarily concentrated in urban areas, but as its victims migrated home to have the love and support of family to face certain death, rural areas began to see an emerging impact on the community. The fear and stigma of the disease caused great consternation. Few physicians in my area would agree to treat HIV patients, but some of us did. In my rural community, I made house calls to treat the often frail, bedridden and dying HIV patient. I really had very little to offer them. No curative measures. Very little hope. Just a presence.

*

WVSOM Mission Statement: “The mission of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

As one of my patients lay dying, I reflected on what he was visualizing as I

(WVSOM) is to educate students

stood there donning a mask, gown and latex gloves. My examination was

from diverse backgrounds as lifelong

so sterile, so medical and so impersonal. It was surreal. Uncertain as to the

learners in osteopathic medicine

wisdom of my action, I removed the mask, the gown and the gloves. I sat on

and complementary health related

the edge of the bed with him and held his hand, determined that in his final

programs; to advance scientific

moments of life, he would once again feel the touch of humanity and die with

knowledge through academic, clinical

dignity and connection.

and basic science research; and to

Central to the core values of osteopathic medicine is the importance of touch, not only to diagnose and to treat, but to warm the heart and soothe the soul,

promote patient-centered, evidence based medicine.

to bring comfort and peace. That is what healers do. That is what osteopathic

WVSOM is dedicated to serve, first and

physicians do. That is what you do.

foremost, the state of West Virginia and the special health care needs of

Thank you.

its residents, emphasizing primary

May God bless you and may God bless WVSOM.

care in rural areas.”

Robert B. Holstein, D.O., ‘79 WVSOM Alumni Association President

DR. HOLSTEIN IS A BOARD CERTIFIED FAMILY PHYSICIAN RESIDING WITH HIS WIFE, JEAN, IN INVERNESS, FLA. HE IS IN PRIVATE PRACTICE AND PARTICIPATES IN SHORT-TERM MEDICAL MISSIONS NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY.

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ALUMNI PROFILE

Mitch Cook named president of the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians

WVSOM graduate named Outstanding Female Leader

Jonathan Mitchell Cook, D.O., FAAFP, of Athens,

Kelli Ward, D.O., FACOFP, of Lake

Ga., accepted the office of president of the Georgia

Havasu City, Ariz., has been named

Academy of Family Physicians at the 64th annual

the 2013 Outstanding Female

Scientific Assembly on Nov. 9 in Atlanta. Dr. Cook

Leader by the American College

served as GAFP president-elect last year.

Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP).

“I look forward to the privilege and challenge of serving as GAFP president,” he said. “In doing

Dr. Ward will receive the award

so, I hope to provide steady and capable leadership for my

during the ACOFP’s 2013 annual

peers and those engaged in the practice of family medicine

Convention & Scientific Seminars, which will take place March

throughout the state of Georgia.”

21-24 in Las Vegas.

Dr. Cook is a native of Tifton, Ga. He graduated from University

The award’s purpose is to recognize women physicians who

of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science degree and received

serve as clinical role models, teachers, highly accomplished

his medical degree from West Virginia School of Osteopathic

professional leaders and sources of inspiration for women

Medicine in 1993. He received additional training at Oklahoma

and men who are in medical training.

State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed

Dr. Ward was recently elected to the Arizona Senate,

his residency in family practice at the University of Arkansas

where she wants to ensure physician representation while

for Medical Sciences. He is board certified in family medicine

addressing health care programs and budgetary issues. She

through the American Board of Family Medicine.

has been an inspiration to countless students. Shortly after

Dr. Cook enjoys physician privileges at Athens Regional Medical

the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine opened in 1995,

Center and St. Mary’s Healthcare Center. He also serves as

Dr. Ward and her husband began taking in and mentoring

clinical assistant professor at MCG/UGA Medical Partnership

students, who would often stay at their home in Lake Havasu

Campus, in addition to his role as medical director and owner of

City. Now, she leads residents as the Director of Medical

Clarke-Oconee Family Practice, LLC in Athens.

Education at Kingman Regional Medical Center.

Since 2005, Dr. Cook has fulfilled multiple leadership roles as

Dr. Ward served on the Board of Trustees for the Arizona

a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Academy

Osteopathic Medical Association and the Arizona Society of

of Family Physicians. In addition to his busy practice and GAFP

the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, and

responsibilities, Cook volunteers extensively in his community

was president of both organizations.

and abroad. He is a volunteer physician at Mercy Health Clinic,

She is a 1996 graduate of West Virginia School of

a nonprofit faith-based indigent care clinic in Athens, and

Osteopathic Medicine, and completed her residency at

travels annually to Honduras on a medical mission team.

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RESEARCH

Graduate Rachel Lagos confirms “chemo brain” phenomenon WVSOM graduate Rachel Lagos,

change in the brain — areas that get

The good news is the condition

D.O., Class of 2008, a resident in

broken down over time,” Lagos said.

appears to be temporary. The affected

diagnostic radiology at West Virginia

“But with PET/CT imaging, we’re able

areas of the brain eventually regain

University Hospital, made national

to see how the brain is using energy.”

their proper metabolism. Until then,

news recently when the research team she headed discovered physiological evidence of an effect known as PostChemotherapy Cognitive Impairment

The researchers determined key areas of the brain were experiencing significant decreases in metabolism.

loved ones can assist a chemotherapy patient by providing checklists or a daily “to do” list.

“We’re seeing changes in areas of the

“There’s a tremendous need for

brain that control problem solving,

more research in this area,” Lagos

organizing daily events, sequencing,

said. “The next step is to establish

Her study was presented in November

as well as long term memory,” she

a prospective study that begins

at the annual meeting of the

continued.

assessing new patients at the time

(PCCI), more commonly known as “chemo brain.”

Radiological Society of North America.

Breast cancer is the most common

of cancer diagnosis. For example, we might include a battery of tests prior

Using a combination of positron

cancer diagnosis for women in North

emission tomography and computed

America. One in eight women will be

tomography (PET/CT), Lagos and her

diagnosed with the disease in their

colleagues were able to demonstrate

lifetime. As many as 40 percent of

how chemotherapy can create

women undergoing chemotherapy

changes in the brain that affect

for breast cancer complain of some

Lagos emphasized that teamwork is

concentration and memory.

type of chemo brain experience,

vital not only to the success of this

describing a mental fog or haziness

research, but essential to successful

that interferes with the simplest of

patient care. “It’s critical for the

tasks. During a CME presentation

doctors who understand the imaging,

at WVSOM’s 30 annual Mid-Winter

the doctors who understand the brain

Osteopathic Seminar, Lagos confirmed

and the doctors who understand

these descriptions correspond to what

the cancer and chemotherapy to be

they’ve seen in their research.

communicating effectively with each

th

“We looked specifically at those areas

to chemotherapy which demonstrate normal cognitive skills which we can use as an additional baseline for comparison.”

other,” she said.

of the brain which are responsible

Co-authors of the study were Jame

for mental agility,” Lagos said. “We

Abraham, M.D., Gary Marano, M.D.,

measured metabolism baselines for

Marc Haut, Ph.D., and Sara Kurian,

age and gender and looked for results

M.S., of WVU Health Sciences Center.

at least two standard deviations from

Dr. Lagos will be presenting the study

normal. In one patient undergoing

in May at the National Institutes of

chemotherapy, her long-term memory

Health in Washington, D.C.

function was diminished. Upon testing, we discovered she’d dropped eight standard deviations from her “With magnetic resonance imaging

normal level.”

(MRI), we’re able to see structural

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RECOGNITION

WVSOM graduate recognized for service in rural medicine For nearly 30 years, Dr. Robert Must, WVSOM Class of 1984, has been providing medical care to patients in rural areas of West Virginia. This year he was recognized for his service — being named Outstanding Rural Health

Must for the award. He serves as the chairman of the board of trustees for the hospital.

Must attended high school and college in Georgia and served in the U.S. Army before he decided to make the move to West Virginia.

He traded in the city atmosphere of Atlanta, Ga., for the pristine outdoors and natural beauty of Pocahontas County.

With the help of a G.I. Bill and some

the annual West Virginia

convincing of a medical student, Must

Rural Health Conference in

decided to attend medical school at the West

November.

Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine,

physicians who have shown outstanding leadership in

where he heard stories about the institution’s efforts to provide doctors for rural West Virginia.

improving the health care

“There’s a tremendous need for physicians

to patients in rural areas of

in rural areas,” he said. “A lot of physicians

the state.

chose to go into a specialty and you have to

“At first I was really surprised to hear that I got this award,” the Hillsboro, W.Va., physician said.

“Then later I was just really

be in urban areas for that. Rural medicine is hard because you’re out there by yourself and you have to know a little bit about everything.

The need is always there. That’s what the school did for me and I hope it keeps doing.”

The early part of Must’s career was spent at

honored.”

The West Virginia Rural Health Association grants the award. Dr. Must said one of the association’s biggest concerns is that

Pocahontas Memorial Hospital’s emergency department and then at the Hillsboro branch of the Northern Greenbrier Health Clinic.

physicians provide health care to the state’s

In 1991, he began a private practice, Little

underserved population and make health

Levels Clinic, where he provided health care

care available to everyone.

at the most affordable costs he could. In

“A lot of patients in rural areas don’t have health insurance,” Must said. “I think they (the association) recognized that I’ve spent most of my career serving underserved populations. A lot of times that goes unnoticed, so I’m very touched.”

Pocahontas Memorial Hospital, nominated

Provider of the Year during

The award is given to honor

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A record 25 entries were received for the

RECOGNITION

Research Poster Presentations with easels stretching from the lobby/exhibit area down the back hall and around the corner to fill

MSOPTI House Staff Day

every inch of available space. This year’s winners were: • 1st Place — Kellen Choi-CAMC-UR

MSOPTI’s annual House Staff Day held

Title: “Positive Surgical Margin Effect on

Feb. 2 featured 117 residents and 25 poster

Oncologic Outcomes for Prostate Cancer

presentations.

Patients”

Special guest speaker,

• 2nd Place — Nathan Hale-CAMC-UR

Tyler Cymet, D.O., was sponsored by WVSOM’s

Title: “Effector Preoperative Nutritional

Rural Health Initiative. Dr.

Status on Mortality after Radical Cystectomy

Cymet is the associate

for Bladder Cancer”

vice president for medical

• 3rd Place — Angela Pendleton-

education at the American

AccessHealth-FP

Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM). He spoke

Title: “Four Month Old Infant with Persistent

about “Mentorship & the Acculturation

Cough”

of Clinicians: How we turn humans into

• People’s Choice — Benjamin Wiles-CAMC-

healers.”

EM

In addition, J. Michael Wieting, D.O., M.Ed.,

Title: “Not Your Everyday STEMI

a professor of physical medicine and

(Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection)

rehabilitation and dean of clinical medicine

A skills session in the afternoon featured

at DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

Dr. Jae Luck from Ohio Valley Medical Center

delivered a presentation on “Osteopathic

and Victoria Shuman, D.O., of WVSOM, on

Continuous Certification.”

the ultrasound stations, Jennifer Beverage,

From the West Virginia Clinical and

D.O., of Marlinton, demonstrating lumbar

Translational Institute (WVCTSI): Director

punctures and Angela Mills, D.O., from Jane

Uma Sundaram, M.D., discussed “Making

Lew, W.Va., with joint injections.

the Connection from Bench to Bedside.”

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Mid-Winter Osteopathic Seminar

gratitude for the work the Alumni Association is

Braving winter snow storms, more than 200

all the great work you do for the institution and

physicians and special guests made it to the

for the students,” Adelman said. “The school

Embassy Suites in Charleston for the 30th Annual

cannot thank you enough for all you do to ensure

Mid-Winter Osteopathic Seminar held Feb. 1-3.

WVSOM is a leader in osteopathic education

Due to unavoidable travel delays of guest

as we move into the future. It is this spirit of

speakers, some last-minute juggling of

doing to advance the mission of the school.

“Your commitment to the school is evident in

collaboration and teamwork which makes our

presentations was required, but the changes

people — and our campus — so special.”

were accommodated with good humor. In

Flag Presentation

addition to outstanding medical education, there were plenty of opportunities for both formal and informal networking among participants.

Sincere thanks to the following workshop speakers who presented at this year’s event: Mathew Wood, D.O.; Michelle Endicott, D.O.; Mike Nicholas, D.O.; Brett Faulknier, D.O.; Andrea Nazar, D.O.; Jenny Patton; Corinne LayneStuart, D.O.; Rachel Lagos, D.O.; Dave Butler, D.O.; Howard Feinberg, D.O.; Lori Tucker, D.O.; Dave Killeen, D.O.; Diana Shepard; and Charles McClung, D.O.

Before it was a medical school, the campus of WVSOM taught bright young students as the

Alumni Association Takes Tower

Greenbrier Military School. Even as one group of

During the annual luncheon, Robert Holstein,

educators departed and another group arrived,

D.O., Class of 1979 and president of the Alumni

the commitment to country never wavered.

Association board, announced the Alumni Association has made a financial commitment to secure the clock tower of the new WVSOM Student Center breaking ground next fall. To thunderous applause, each member of the board approached the stage to deposit $100 into

In honor of that commitment, Rick Fogle, D.O., assistant professor of geriatrics, presented to Dr. Adelman a framed shadow box containing a United States flag, which flew over his military base in Afghanistan during a recent tour of duty.

He thanked the president for being supportive of his military commitments and expressed appreciation to the school for accommodating his absences to serve.

With Appreciation

their own symbolic “tower.”

During the Mid-Winter Osteopathic CME,

“That’s all it takes,” Holstein told the audience.

appreciation to Manny Ballas, D.O., who is

“If each graduate of WVSOM donates just $100, we will have paid in full for this striking clock tower, which will be at the heart of WVSOM’s campus.”

the Alumni Association Board expressed its completing his term of service on the board.

Mark Waddell, D.O., was elected to a threeyear Member-at-Large term. Chrissy Hendricks, D.O., was elected to serve one more year as the

Following this announcement, President Michael

Resident member.

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M. Bryan Reynolds, D.O., joined Access Healthcare in Brooksville,

First Vice President of Mid-Michigan Physicians, P.C. MMP is located

Fla. Dr. Reynolds had formerly been in practice in Largo, Fla.

in Lansing, Mich., and is the largest independent primary care/ specialty group in Michigan with 62 providers. WVSOM students completed preceptorships in radiology, hematology and oncology at

Gail Dudley, D.O., re-certified in OMM/NMM in March 2012 at the

MMP in 2012.

AOA convocation.

James Halley, D.O., interned at Bethesda Naval Hospital and did a family practice residency in Jacksonville, Fla. Dr. Halley retired from the Navy in 1992, and was in private practice in Jacksonville for 10 years. He then joined the teaching staff of the Family Practice Training Program which is a three-year program at Naval Hospital, Jacksonville in 2002. Dr. Halley is still one of the civilian doctors on the staff.

Mark Mitchell, D.O., is president-elect of the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians (ACOEP) and will begin a twoyear term starting in October. Dr. Mitchell is senior vice president of provider services for Schumacher Group working with providers in emergency medicine, hospital medicine and urgent care.

Naomi Wriston, D.O., was named assistant medical director for Onsite and Wellness Services with Employer Services at OhioHealth.

Gary Raffel, D.O., continues his solo internal medicine practice

Dr. Wriston will also be presenting at the Mid-Year Conference of the

in Rockville, Md., and just completed his internal medicine re-

AOCOPM in Phoenix, Ariz., in February on “Sustaining Wellness.”

certification. Dr. Raffel is “winding down” and looking to the day he can spend more time with family and friends.

Michael Levy, D.O., published an article in the Nevada Lawyer, the official publication of the State Bar of Nevada. The article was for

Mark Duff, D.O., has gone from the WV Air National Guard and

continuing legal education. Dr. Levy is the founder and medical

hospitalist physician to active duty medical officer in the USAF. He is

director of the Center for Addiction Medicine in Las Vegas. He also

stationed at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton Roads, Va.

serves as an expert consultant in civil, criminal and family law cases.

Melissa Miller, D.O., is acting chief of anesthesia at Gallup Indian Medical Center in Gallup, N.M., since January 2012.

Larry Baker, D.O., assumed a position with the United States Department of Defense, Department of the Army in August 2010.

Dr. Baker has been selected to the position of chief medical officer of the Knoxville, Tenn., Military Entrance Processing Command Center, with the responsibility of qualifying applicants for Armed Forces enlistment and officer candidate physicals for commissioning into officer candidate programs for all branches of

Roselia Schlichtig Conrad, D.O., announces the purchase of a new private practice in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on the Big Island.

Her practice at Kahalu’u Bay Osteopathic Medical Center is limited to work related, motor vehicle and personal injuries which involves the medical management of the rehabilitation stage, as well as providing osteopathic manipulative medicine. She works collaboratively with medical massage therapists and acupuncturist.

the Armed Forces, United States Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. With a staff of five other physicians, they are proud to qualify over 4,500 applicants annually.

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Catherine Bishop, D.O., was elected Board Chair for GOInternational.

Chad Griffith, D.O., joined the emergency medical staff at

This is an interdenominational short-term mission organization that

Allegheny Valley Hospital in Harrison, Pa. He will be the assistant

currently travels to 22 countries. They do medical and dental missions

medical director.

that last one to two weeks and partner with pastors for church building, water filtration projects, pastoral training and construction. It is based

Brittney Laughlin, D.O., finished residency from the University

in Wilmore, Ky. Dr. Bishop has been involved in the mission trips for 12

of South Alabama in OB/GYN in June. She then joined with two

years and has traveled to six different countries.

other women and started an all female group in Mobile, Ala., with plans to expand the practice into a multi-specialty all female group to include dermatology, psychiatry, plastics, nutrition and exercise physiology.

Cathleen Quillian, D.O., is employed by the U.S. Department of State in the Foreign Service. She is 21 months into a 24 month tour at U.S. Embassy Sana’a Yemen and her onward assignment in June will be to

Ashlee Smith, D.O., completed a pediatrics residency and will

U.S. Embassy Baghdad.

be doing a three-year fellowship in neonatology at West Virginia University. Dr. Smith will be the first D.O. in the program.

Daniel Reed, D.O., was named 2012 Phoenix “Top Doc” for radiation oncology. Dr. Reed received this top honor in 2009 as well.

Samantha Crites, D.O., matched for WVU cardiology fellowship starting 2013.

Jill Powell, D.O., is the director of medical education at Marietta

Jeremy Waters, D.O., matched for WVU cardiology fellowship

Memorial Hospital in Marietta, Ohio.

starting 2013.

Robert Ratzlaff, D.O., was named assistant medical director of the

Louis Edwards, D.O., is co-chief resident at Bluefield Regional

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Units at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in

Medical Center in Bluefield, W.Va.

Cleveland, Ohio.

Jami Reaves, D.O., will be opening her own private practice, CallaDerm, Center for Medical and Surgical Dermatology in Kingsport, Tenn., in March.

Marriages

Jennifer Ayers, D.O., graduated from Deborah Heart and Lung Center Cardiology Fellowship in 2012 and has opened a practice, Cardiology Services of Cleveland, in Cleveland, Tenn., as a non-invasive cardiologist.

Michael Crews, D.O., married Patsy Jean Boardwine from Wytheville, Va., on Dec. 12, 2012. Dr. Crews is in practice in Bastian, Va.

Jeremy Bigge, D.O., is a fellow in transfusion medicine at Indiana Blood Center and Indiana University.

Dana Nicole Pauley, D.O., and Freddie Dominick Persinger, D.O., were married on May 3, 2012 in St. Lucia. Classmates Tyler Hall, D.O., and Kimberly Hensley, D.O., were honored members of the wedding party. The newlyweds are both in residencies in Columbus, Ohio.

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Tucker received Distinguished Alumni Award

Births

On Feb. 2, during the 30th Annual Mid-Winter Osteopathic Seminar in Charleston, W.Va., it was announced that Lori Jenifer Hadley, D.O., and her husband, Anthony Eates, announced

Tucker, D.O., Class of 1997, is WVSOM’s Distinguished Alumni

the birth of their son, Marco Anthony Eates, on Dec. 8, 2012. He

for 2013.

joined his older brother Rocco.

She was nominated by Kristina F. Brown, D.O., WVSOM Class of 2011, who praised Dr. Tucker for her mentorship of third- and

Robert Ratzlaff, D.O., and his wife, Chassity, announced the birth of their daughter, Kinsley Anne on April 15, 2012. Kinsley weighed 7 pounds, 8.5 ounces and was 20 inches in length. She joined big sister Camdyn and brother Easton.

fourth-year students during their obstetrics and gynecology rotations.

“Dr. Tucker encourages each student to perform at only the highest level of competence,” Brown said. “She continually takes the extra time during surgery, clinic and down-time to teach, explain and demonstrate. We are so lucky to have a

Elaine Lao Campbell, D.O., and Kirk Campbell, D.O., welcomed daughter, Penelope Mei, on Dec. 26, 2012 at 8:29 a.m. Penelope was 6 pounds, 14 ounces and 18 inches.

mentor like Dr. Tucker as part of the WVSOM community. She displays outstanding commitment to WVSOM by strengthening one of the strongest resources WVSOM has — its students.

Visibly moved by the recognition, Dr. Tucker approached the stage and gave Brown an emotional hug. After promising friends and

Stacey Gallagher, D.O., and her husband, Sean, welcomed a son,

family she

Cooper James, on Nov. 16, 2012. He was 8 pounds, 15 ounces

would purchase

and 21 inches.

waterproof mascara moving forward, she wiped her eyes

Jennifer Klaus Flaim, D.O., and Nathan Flaim, D.O., welcomed

and proceeded to

their first daughter, Josephine Annabelle, on Aug. 5, 2012.

express her deep appreciation to the school and to the students she precepts.

WELCOME

New Life Members

“I just cannot believe this,”

November 1, 2012 to February 18, 2013

Tucker said, holding the

Donald Gullickson, D.O. ……………………….....……. Class of 1982

commemorative Blenko glass pitcher which bears the WVSOM

Pedro Ottaviano, D.O. .......................................... Class of 1987

Alumni Association seal. “Every day, it’s such an honor and a

Lynette Gogol, D.O……………………………........……..Class of 1995

privilege to work with these students.”

Shannon Sorah, D.O……………………………....…….. Class of 2000

The WVSOM Alumni Association established the Distinguished

Corinne Layne Stuart, D.O. …………………………….Class of 2006

Alumni of the Year Award in 2008 to annually recognize

Jonathan Stanley, D.O. .........................................Class of 2007

graduates of the school who have distinguishing themselves

Toni Muncy, D.O…………………….…….......……….…..Class of 2008

through outstanding personal and professional achievements.

Maria Setlak, D.O. ................................................Class of 2009

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G.M.S.

GREENBRIER MILITARY SCHOOL

GMS reunion 2012 — 200 years Story by Herb Pearis

Greenbrier Military School traces its

was discipline. Make your bed, shine

beginnings to 1812 in connection with

your shoes, eat on schedule, march most

the Old Stone Presbyterian Church. One

nearly everywhere you went, no TV in your

doesn’t have to be in Lewisburg for long

room and rigid study hours. The clock

to realize that education is special in this

and calendar determined where you were

small West Virginia town. Unsuspecting

and what you were doing. Free time was

visitors to the area are surprised to

a luxury and “leave” was permitted three

learn that one of the nation’s leading

times a year. Your roommate was like a

medical schools is here, established after

brother. So reunions are special and, yes,

purchasing the buildings and grounds

by the clock and the calendar.

of one of the nation’s oldest military schools.

GMSAA reunions are four-day events, beginning on Thursday with the raising

For the alumni of Greenbrier Military

of the U.S. flag and school flags over

School, autumn is special. This year,

the Greenbrier Military School Memorial

it was even more so. In October 2012,

Museum and Park, which overlooks the

former students of the Greenbrier Military

athletic and drill field — sacred ground

School came to Lewisburg from all parts

for us. The area, which now houses the

of our nation to meet again with old

Roland P. Sharp Alumni Center and GMS

friends, some friendships established

Museum and Memorial Park, were the

as long as 50 or 60 years ago. Consider

cadet tennis courts, also an area to get

the ages of the students at the time the

your girlfriend away from watchful eyes.

relationships were formed. The youngest students might have been 12 years old and the oldest 19. These are formative years, most young men not even of shaving maturity, each away from home without the guidance of parents. But there

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After a GMSAA board meeting, reunion attendees are invited to a reception sponsored by the Alumni Association. It’s an opportunity to renew past friendships.

Most importantly, it provides an opportunity to once again walk the village

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streets reminiscing about the soda fountains

for the Friday night BBQ. We look forward to

Our association is doubling down on our

of the Pioneer and Coleman’s drug stores,

a cold beer or glass of wine and good food,

commitment to leave our legacy to future

lunch at the Court restaurant, the latest hit

but more importantly, a time to reflect with

generations.

at Shaver’s music store and the movies at

longtime friends and rewrite a little history. If

Lewis Theater.

everyone really painted the wheeled cannon

Friday brings golf at the country club, registration at the alumni center, browsing the museum and store areas, and hoping latecomers will arrive soon. In the afternoon, we gather on the “front formation court,” the paved area immediately in front of the school where our companies gathered to line up before marching to meals and special events. Facing the school, the band “formed up” at the extreme left, the “A” Company on down the line to “E” company (the 7th and 8th graders) on the end. The evening meal was the time we lowered the flag, a special time as we honored America. This was “retreat” and the alumni form up to honor America and pay homage to our classmates who have died during the past year. It is a sad time, as the list seems to grow longer each year.

We are missing very special people, people

as they said they did, there would be so many layers of paint the cannon couldn’t possibly rust. As we see former friends and classmates, we’re reminded of events and people we thought we had forgotten. The memories come

demerit, we received a merit. If our demerits exceeded our merits by two, we had to walk the beat during our free time. You walked in a circle and hopefully were so disgusted by it that you never again did that thing you did

Nicholas? For many former cadets, minds drifted to the end of the school year. With exams over and military competition nearly

Ballroom at The

One tale leads to

Greenbrier. It was

another and our

time with that special

days at Greenbrier

girl, maybe from

are relived and more

across town or from

importantly, we can

back home. It was

now add a little

an evening we had

meaning, giving credit

earned.

to those years and the

Our weekend ended

individuals who helped us to become the men we are today.

Life Member breakfast at the General Lewis

of conduct. For each day we did not earn a

enjoying the music of the marvelous Bobby

Ball in the Crystal

happened yesterday.

manhood.

punishment for not adhering to standards

evening of food followed by dancing, or just

back to the Final

real they could have

Saturday morning many of us attend the

paved around it — the path of “the beat,” the

evening at The Greenbrier for a memorable

complete, it took us

flooding back so

who were important to us as we grew toward Few will forget the flagpole and the circle

What could be better than spending Saturday

Inn, one of our favorite places in Lewisburg.

We send our ladies to breakfast at the county club with the hope they will enjoy the morning and make new friends with other wives. Soon, we’re headed back to campus for the general business meeting of the association. The annual meeting provides the membership the opportunity to know what is going on now and in the future.

where it all began 200 years ago — The Old Stone Presbyterian Church. For most of Greenbrier’s long and marvelous history, the cadets from Greenbrier Military School marched across town to the church for the evening service. The cadets filled the balcony and both outsides of the center pews of the church. The center pews served the members of church and girls from Greenbrier College were noticeable in their attendance — some might go so far as to say they were the center of our attention.

But on this Sunday morning, once we had

to get on the beat. Some people seemed to

As this was a special milestone reunion,

shown everyone near us where we sat

attract the beat and it was a miserable time

this meeting was also special. Si Bunting,

when we came to church there, the service

until their attitude and behavior changed.

of the Guggenheim Foundation, spoke of

commanded our attention. From the opening

leadership and the military. Phil McLaughlin,

welcome to the benediction, it was service

former president and chairman of City

to remember — inspirational, with amazing

National Bank, was recognized for 20 years

music from the Greenbrier River Brass,

of service as treasurer of the association.

Bobby Nicholas and the Old Stone choir,

Coach Al Morgan was recognized as a role

and a most powerful sermon from Stewart

model and developer of character molded

McMurray, a member of the Moore family

into winning basketball games. It was a

and a GMS graduate. Everyone who left

powerful moment when Jim Justice (1970)

the church knew The Greenbrier Spirit was

delivered a check for our leadership program,

alive and well. With God’s help, this Spirit

ensuring the opportunity to develop a self-

will sustain and carry us through until next

sustaining program for high school students

October, when once again we’ll journey back

in Greenbrier County and nationwide.

to Lewisburg and GMS.

Next, it’s into the Quad for a group photo.

Most of us lived in the Quad before it was enclosed. How many times we climbed those stairs to our rooms or hurried down them to be on time for formation. Being late resulted in demerits and jeopardized our free time.

As we walk the Quad, we look for our room; remember the long walk from “A” company to the shower in freezing weather, the good times in the suites, or evening bull sessions.

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FOUNDATION

WVSOM Foundation fascinating ideas and sometimes frustrate me to my wits end.

I was going to become a part of a large institutional family plan with all the attributes of a real family. No longer would my solo, freewheeling, independent self be alone, as most of my other jobs had been. I was going to need to morph into a single part of a largerthan-life plan, which was producing doctors.

(I have always been amazed by this process and more than a little awed by our students.)

I would be a part of this plan. Wowzers. Could

“NEVER GO TO BED AT NIGHT WITHOUT A PLAN FOR TOMORROW.” — Roland P. Sharp, D.O.

the time, I didn’t even know what osteopathic medicine was.

“

of the WVSOM family. We are filled with gratitude and appreciation for the service she

However, as I mentioned to a friend, sometime after about a year of working at WVSOM, “if I had tried to plan this all out, I could not have come up with a better plan than working at WVSOM. I feel perfectly suited for this job.”

Not that I knew the answers to every question or problem which arose daily but I knew that I knew I was part of a bigger plan and was equipped with

has provided to the Foundation.

It has certainly flourished under her care. While the school is embarking on the search for a new executive director, Sally has agreed to be ‘on call’ as

“

Farewell thoughts from Sally Cooper, the foundation executive director:

I have ever thought of that incredible plan? At

“Sally is a cherished member

needed to ensure operations

These words from

the right attitude,

Dr. Sharp look

temperament and

continue to run smoothly during

at me from a

philosophy to sustain

photograph of his

that plan. And so it

this transition. Please join me

smiling face in my

has been just about

in wishing her the very best as

office every day.

every day of my

It was taken at

she embraces retirement. I’m

career at WVSOM.

his 101st birthday

So, dear friends, all

party at the alumni

this to say, “thank

center named for him and I think yes, it pays to have a plan.

Dr. Sharp had a plan and he was able to see it through to fruition and indeed, we are all recipients of that fruitful plan.

you and goodbye” to all the many people I have worked with in my WVSOM family, including everyone on campus and statewide, and of course, our alumni. It has been an honor to have spent time here but plans do change. Tonight I go to bed with

When I first came to work at WVSOM I

a new plan for tomorrow. This plan includes

thought I had the plan for the job for which I

time purposefully spent not having “a plan”

was hired, but what I didn’t realize was that

and a big plan to spend more time with my

I was embarking upon a whole new plan. A

husband and family. You know, somehow I

plan that was going to expand me beyond my

think Dr. Sharp would approve of that plan.

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Sweet dreams.

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confident her days will continue to be filled with kindness,

warmth and service to others.”

— Michael Adelman, President

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in 2013 PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL ($100,000+) Drs. Cheryl & Michael Adelman Mr. & Mrs. James Harless Dr. & Mrs. Roland P. Sharp Mr. & Mrs. Gary White

Businesses

The Greenbrier Hotel Corporation The Pittsburgh Foundation FOUNDER’S ($50,000-$99,999) Marlene Wager, D.O.

Businesses

The National Osteopathic Foundation West Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association PATRON ($25,000-$49,999) Charles Davis, D.O. Robert Holmes Jr., D.D.S. John Manchin II, D.O. Drs. Patrick Pagur & Billie Wright Lewis A. Whaley, D.O.

Businesses

Businesses

City National Bank Robert C. Byrd Clinic DEAN’S CIRCLE ($10,000-$24,999) Greg and Jill Allman Drs. Hal W. Armistead & Amelia Roush Catherine Bishop, D.O. Craig Boisvert, D.O. George Boxwell, D.O. Richard C. Carey, D.O. Cathy A. Dailey, D.O. Charles H. Davis, D.O. Drs. Allen Finkelstein & Carmen R. Damiani Drs. James Deering & Jodi S. Flanders Robert B. Holstein, D.O. Dr. & Mrs. Howard Hunt Dr. & Mrs. Robert L. Hunter Mrs. Paul Kleman A. Hugh McLaughlin, D.O. Samuel A. Muscari Jr., D.O. James Nemitz, Ph.D. Michael A. Nicholas, D.O. Drs. Bruce & Millie Petersen Larry S. Sidaway, D.O. R.A. Spencer, D.O. Drs. Russell & Sally Stewart Steve Talbott Dr. & Mrs. Daniel R. Trent Thomas White II, D.O.

Businesses

Colonial Ford First Citizens Bank Greenbrier Real Estate Service BENEFACTOR ($5,000-$9,999) David P. Allen, D.O. Dr. & Mrs. O.J. Bailes Manuel W. Ballas, D.O. Dr. & Mrs. C. Donovan Beckett Randy Blackburn, D.O. David Brown, Ph.D. Linda A. Eakle, D.O. Robert L. Flowers, D.O. Dr. Robert Foster & Mary Leb 64

Thomas L. Gilligan, D.O. John C. Glover, D.O. Ray S. Greco, D.O. Jandy Hanna, Ph.D. & Sean Brain Eloise J. Hayes, D.O. John P. Hibler, D.O. Jamie Lampros-Shenefelt Cynthia A. Mayer, D.O. Dr. & Mrs. Michael A. Muscari Stephen A. Naymick, D.O. Dr. & Mrs. Donald C. Newell Jr. Abdul M. Orra, D.O. Lorenzo L. Pence, D.O. Dr. & Mrs. Arthur B. Rubin Dr. & Mrs. Joseph E. Schreiber Steve Shy, D.O. Ronald K. Smith, D.O. Alan H. Snider, D.O. Drs. Thomas & Karen Steele Andy R. Tanner, D.O. George R. Triplett, D.O. American Chemical Society Carmel-Greenfield Charitable Trust First National Bank Greater Greenbrier Valley Community Foundation Greenbrier Valley Medical Center Raleigh General Hospital River Region Surgical Specialties Vein Health Solutions Woolpert Design WVSOM Alumni Association SPONSOR ($2,500-$4,999) David A. Apgar, D.O. William D. Armstrong, D.O. David R. Barger, D.O. Elizabeth K. Blatt, Ph.D. Drs. William Blue & Christine Blue Lois J. Bosley, D.O. Drs. Edward & Kristie G. Bridges Cynthia Butler, D.O. J.P. Blake Casher, D.O. Craig A. Chambers, D.O. Elspeth A. Clark Janice Z. Clark Sally Cooper & Greg Zafros David Crandall, D.O. Allison Evans-Wood, D.O. Sandra E. Epling John M. Garlitz, D.O. A.S. Ghiathi, D.O. Drs. Rick & Carol Greco Ronald W. Green, D.O. David T. Harrison, D.O. Ralph C. Hess III, D.O. Daniel S. Hurd, D.O. Gregory M. Jarrell, D.O. Leonard Kamen, D.O. Lawrence Kelley Andrey & Tatyana Kozhevnikov John K. Lackey, D.O. David Leech, D.O. Dr. & Mrs. William Lemley Mathew W. Lively, D.O. Kathleen E. Maley, D.O. Margaret McKeon, Ed.D. Dominick H. McLain, D.O. Philip McLaughlin Malcolm C. Modrzakowski, Ph.D.

William D. Moore, D.O. Drs. Andrea Nazar & David Maki Pete J. Palko III, D.O. Charles M. Paroda, D.O. Jeffory J. Prylinski, D.O. Drs. Angelo & Melinda Ratini David W. Ray, D.O. Shirley Runyon & Jennifer R. Miller Drs. William & .Judith Seifer Jan Silverman, D.O. Paul B. Thompson, D.O. Lori Tucker, D.O. Thomas Ward, D.O. Ralph E. Wood, D.O. Naomi Wriston, D.O.

Albert Smith Jr., D.O. Shannon Sorah, D.O. Drs. Scott & Julia Spradlin E. Jonathan Stout, D.O. Robert E. Vass, Jr. Philip G. Veres, D.O. Jeanne Wahl, D.O. Shannon D. Warren Gary G. Waters, D.O. Lydia E. Weisser, D.O. Mary Williams, D.O. Dr. & Mrs. David Winter George R. Woodward, D.O. Shelby J. Wright, D.O.

Businesses

American Medical Association Foundation Bailey, Joseph and Slotnick, PLLC Cancer Treatment Centers of America Davis Memorial Hospital EHR Solutions First Baptist Church, Fairlea Gillespie’s Flowers Mason and Barry, Inc. The Wooton Law Firm ZMM Architects & Engineers

Bank of Monroe Cartledge Foundation, Inc. Logan Regional Medical Center MedExpress Urgent Care Riverbend Nursery State Farm Insurance The American Beer Company Wexford Health Sources ASSOCIATE ($1,000-$2,499) Leif Adams, D.O. William S. Alford, D.O. Rob Aliff, J.D. Mac G. Bailes, D.O. Drs. William M., Jr. & Patricia Browning Brenda S. Buis, D.O. Gregory Burnette, D.O. Brande Carpenter Elizabeth C. Clark, D.O. Drs. J.T. & Darcy Conner Charles & Jean Cornell Anthony R. Flaim, D.O. Richard Girardi, D.O. Donald E. Gullickson, D.O. Marla G. Haller, D.O. David W. Hambrick, J.D. Dr. & Mrs. Charles D. Hanshaw B.S. Hensley, D.O. James B. Hill, D.O. Sharon Howard Mark A. Hrko, D.O. Randal Huff, D.O. Kelly Jackson, Ph.D. Rachel L. Johnson, D.O. Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Karrs Afeworki O. Kidane, D.O. Timothy D. Kleman, D.O. Gregory T. Lagos, D.O. James R. Lebolt, D.O. Judith Maloney, Ph.D. Richard D. Meadows, D.O. Ernest E. Miller Jr., D.O. Edwin J. Morris, D.O. John B. Myer Scott M. Naum, D.O. Deena Obrokta, D.O. Kara A. O’Karma, D.O. Susan G. Painter, D.O. G. Kevin Perdue, D.O. Bonita J. Portier, D.O. Joseph R. Reyes, D.O. Jerome E. Scherer III, D.O. Randall L. Short, D.O. Michael B. Shrock, D.O. Sophia Sibold, D.O.

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Businesses

FRIENDS ($500-$999) Kenneth C. Adkins, D.O. Pat Bauserman Diana K. Bird Jeffery T. Braham, D.O. Pasquale Brancazio, D.O. Maryann Cater, D.O. Drs. Shawn & Heidi Clark Allen Cohn Paul J. Conley, D.O. Judy Danik, D.O. Drs. Gene & Claudia Duncan John R. Ellison, D.O. Judith L. Evans, D.O. Penny P. Fioravante Carl F. Hoyng, D.O. Edward W. & Jacqueline L. Gallaher Stephen Goykovich, D.O. Curran L. Jones, D.O. Michael Krasnow, D.O. James W. Kribs, D.O. Brian Lehman Marshall C. Long, D.O. Kevin J. Mason, D.O. Alexander & Gail Nash Dallas E. Petrey, D.O. Sherry E. Phillips Roland Powers Jr., D.O. M. Bryan Reynolds, D.O. Ryan T. Runyon, D.O. Wesley Saher, D.O. Deborah Schmidt, D.O. John J. Schram, D.O. Karen Lea Sees, D.O. Drs. Andrew & Tiffany Thymius Maria N. Tranto, D.O. Nelson Velazquez, D.O. Philip G. Veres, D.O. Mark Waddell, D.O. Roger T. Weiss, D.O. Marvin L. Wells, D.O. Kaye & Allen Withrow

Downtown Sertoma, Club of Columbus Greenbrier Medical Arts Pharmacy John W. Eye Company Lewisburg United Methodist Michigan Osteopathic Association Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital Saint Francis Hospital St. James Episcopal Church Wells Fargo Foundation SUPPORTER ($250-$499) Diane H. Anderson, D.O. Kimberly D. Ballard, D.O. Leslie Bicksler Drs. Hayes & Connie Calvert Roxann C. Cook, D.O. Bonny L. Dickinson, Ph.D. Gail Dudley, D.O. Abigail R. Durden, D.O. Roger D. Edwards, D.O. Marguerite J. Evanoff-Jurkovic, D.O. Pamela P. Faulkner, D.O. Mitchell S. Fuscardo, D.O. Fred Gesten Brian Griffith, Ph.D. Juli J. Hattier, D.O. Tim Holbrook Jeffrey A. Hunt, D.O. Beth Jenkins, D.O. Scott Jerome, D.O. Jane A. Johnson, D.D.S. Dr. & Mrs. Larry Leone John W. Lewis Jr., D.O. Gretchen Lovett, Ph.D.

Henry & Ivana Divanni Roderick H. Doss, D.O. B. & J. Duncan Gary R. Ellis Gail Faulkner & Karen Faulkner Sands Sharon Fawaz, D.O. Jason A. Genin, D.O. Michael & Lori Goodwin Ernest F. & Linda L. Gravely Francine Greco, D.O. Dr. Mark Gutt Jessica L. Harvey, D.O. Tommy & Sharon Higdon Robert & Barbara Hoffmann Stephen G. & Donna Jean Hydu Larry S. & Rosemary Hydu S. Kent Jameson, D.O. H. Bruce & Emma Jeffries Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Jeffus Divyanshu & Kalpana Jha Shelby Johnson, D.O. Madeline J. Kleman Jacob & Emily Kissel Karl F. Kleman Cindi Knight Michael & Michelle Lawson Paula Lawson Annette Levine Donald Lucci Diana Lusk Khan M. Matin, M.D. John McCaffrey Mollie Messimer, Ph.D. Michael & Patricia McNaull Mary E. Meyer

Janice J. Miller, D.O. G. Todd Moore, D.O. C.J. Myers, D.O. J.V. Ottaviano Cynthia M. Osborne, D.O. Marilyn D. Perry, D.O. Jane-Marie Raley, D.O. Roi O. Reed, D.O. Joel B. Rose, D.O. William T. Shultz, D.O. James E. Stollings, D.O. Emily Thomas, D.O. Maria N. Tranto, D.O. Robyn Weyand, Ph.D. CADUCEUS ($50-$249) James W. Adams, D.O. Melissa Aiello Nicholas G. Bagnoli, D.O. Cheryl Baker Darshar R. Bhalodi Alan Bartell Robert D. Beasley, D.O. Patricia Bond Larry & Shelia Burns Fred C. & Carolyn B. Burns Jr. Mark Collins, CPA John & Diana Carter Kelly & Melissa Castleberry Lacy E. Cochran P.J. & K.A. Cornell Keith Costello David & Mary Curtis Linda Davis, D.O. John & Jennifer Dawson John J. DeBarbadillo II

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GIFTS TO WVSOM

Businesses

Toni Muncy, D.O. J.W. & Carla J. Musgrave Joseph W. Ng Patrick A. O’Flaherty James & Pamela Onori David A. Patriquin, D.O. James C. Paugh II, D.O. L. Faith Payne, D.O. Fred J. Quarto Jeffrey & Criss Reep Victoria Roane Eileen & Audie Rolnick Bobette Rousseau Stephanie Schuler Victoria L. Shuman, D.O. Linda Smith, D.O. Michael D. & Donna J. Smith Jessica Sop, D.O. Elaine & Tom Soper Jean O. Srodes Andrew Stern Emma L. & Mark Stewart Kirtan & Sonal Trivedi Donna Varney Peter J. Ward, Ph.D. Larry Ware Mary A. Bartas White, D.O. Terry & Kaye Wodder Lisa A. Zaleski, D.O. Aida Zapustas

Businesses

Greenbrier Motor Company Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Rose’s Excavating

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PROUD SPONSORS of WVSOM scholarships

Gail Feinberg, D.O., FACOFP, M.Ed.

Statewide Campus Regional Assistant Dean, South West Region

and

Howard Feinberg, D.O., FACOI, FACR

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West Virginia School of OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

400 North Lee Street Lewisburg, WV 24901

Did you know that WVSOM is:

No. 1

No. 3

in the nation graduating

in the nation for percentage

primary care physicians who

of medical school graduates

colleges to work for in the country

practice in rural Appalachia

entering primary care specialties

(Chronicle of Higher Education)

(Academic Medicine,

(U.S.News & World Report)

2012

recognition

recognized as one of the best

April 2012)

2013 IMPORTANT DATES

Now - March 23

March 14

March 15

April 6

May 25

June 12-15

Library Exhibit

Spring Open House

D.O. Day on the Hill

Graduation

Childhood Obesity CME

Summer CME