The Medical College concluded its 2007-08 fiscal year this summer, and I marvel at our successes over the course of a single year. The hiring of my new colleague in leadership, Dr. Jonathan Ravdin, as Dean is a coup for the College, one we can expect to regard years from now as the beginning of a productive new era. Throughout our missions, the College’s accomplishments last year were as varied as they were impressive.
Imagine an orchestra, composed of many expert musicians, each playing an instrument to perfection. Isolated, each individual performance is impressive but lacks the impact that results from the coordinated integration of notes and chords from numerous artists. Together, though, they produce a symphony that transcends the individual effort and accomplishes an effect otherwise unattainable.
News and announcements from the Medical College of Wisconsin
Pediatrician Dr. James Yamazaki has spent his career studying the medical effects of the atomic bomb on children since leading a U.S. team in Nagasaki charged with this task after WWII. A Battle of the Bulge survivor, Dr. Yamazaki has become an advocate for nuclear disarmament in addition to a lifelong clinician-researcher.
Internist Dr. M. Zuhdi Jasser has begun a movement among Muslims to combat political Islamism and the global threat it poses. With the creation of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy, the Navy veteran is rallying the Islamic community to reject the theocratic ideologies he believes have hijacked his faith.
Since joining the U.S. Army Reserves after 9-11, Dr. Michael McBride has served three tours of duty, most recently in Iraq. A psychiatrist, Dr. McBride has provided counseling to myriad soldiers who face the intense stress of combat as well as the mental and emotional challenges of returning home from war.
This fall marks the 30th anniversary of the Medical College of Wisconsin’s relocation from downtown Milwaukee to the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center campus. The move provided students of the time with an impressive new facility and increased resources while laying the foundation for the College’s remarkable growth.
Bringing a new baby into the world is a joyful time for most families. And in many cases, the participating physicians are able to share in that joy. But for neonatologist Jeffery Garland, MD ’81, GME ’84, Fel ’88, and the families of his infant patients, that joy is frequently delayed for months and sometimes years.
As student, Dr. Byrd received financial aid;as medical alumnus, he is helping support it.
Children of alumni seeking admission to the Medical College of Wisconsin can make themselves stronger candidates with proper preparation, such as focusing on the interview.
The 2008 Bob Herzog Alumni Scholarship Golf Classic raised $10,000 for medical student scholarships, thanks to the participation of 64 generous golfers. In its 14 years, the event has raised more than $205,000 and awarded 106 scholarships.
Professional and personal accomplishments and activities of Medical College of Wisconsin alumni.
Obituaries of Medical College of Wisconsin, Marquette School of Medicine, and Marquette University School of Medicine alumni.
Alumni events: Clinical Conference ’09, Nominations sought, 2009 Reunions. CME events