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106th

C O M M E N C E M E N TC E L E B R A T I O N

106th

C O M M E N C E M E N TC E L E B R A T I O N

IN SO FAR AS

IT GOES,

IT IS BASED

ON FACT,

EXPERIENCE

AND

EXPERIMENT.”

DR. ROSALIND FRANKLIN 1920–1958

ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND SCIENCE

3106th C O M M E N C E M E N T C E L E B R A T I O N

“SCIENCE,

FOR ME,

GIVES A

PARTIAL

EXPLANATION

FOR LIFE.

FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2020

DR. WENDY RHEAULT President and CEO, Rosalind Franklin University

“ROSALIND

FRANKLIN

UNIVERSITY IS

MODELING HOW

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“YOUR EDUCATION AND TRAINING POSITION YOU AT

THE FOREFRONT OF CHANGE: INTERPROFESSIONAL,

TEAM-BASED COLLABORATIVE LEARNING, PRACTICE

AND SCHOLARSHIP.”

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, faculty and staff, I extend sincere congratulations to

the members of our Class of 2020.

The entire RFU community celebrates your academic achievement, which prepares you

to transform the future of health care, wellness and biomedical discovery at a critical

time in our history. Your interprofessional, team-based education and training have

prepared you to lead improvements in health care, whether on the front lines of the

coronavirus pandemic or in other roles in healing, leadership and research.

The degrees conferred on you today offer not only proof of the knowledge you have

gained but also the understanding that your learning is only beginning. Your diplomas

represent your hard work, personal sacrifice and resilience. They also symbolize the bond

you share with RFU and its more than 20,000 alumni, a powerful network dedicated to

the discovery of knowledge, improved health and well-being.

As alumni, your academic and professional accomplishments will reflect proudly on

RFU. I encourage you to stay connected with our university and each other and to

extend a hand to new generations of professionals who, like you, are determined to take

up their calling in the health and biomedical sciences.

Your success is both a personal achievement and a collective effort. We join the Class

of 2020 in grateful appreciation for the family and friends who have supported their

hopes and aspirations throughout their journey.

WENDY RHEAULT, PT, PhD, FASAHP, FNAP, DipACLM


UNIVERSITIES

AND HEALTHCARE

PROFESSIONALS

CAN WORK WITH

AND ON BEHALF

OF COMMUNITIES

TO IMPROVE

HEALTH.”

P R E S I D E N T ’ S W E LC O M E

8 9106th C O M M E N C E M E N T C E L E B R A T I O N

O R D E R O F E X E RC I S E S O R D E R O F E X E RC I S E S

GRAND MARSHAL

Carl White, PhDAssociate Professor of Physiology and Biophysics,

Foundational Sciences and Humanities, CMS

PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS

Wendy Rheault, PT, PhD, FASAHP, FNAP, DipACLMPresident and CEO

PROVOST’S ADDRESS

Nancy L. Parsley, DPM, MHPEProvost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

GRADUATE ADDRESS

Riya Bhavsar, CMS 2020

CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREE AND PRESENTATION OF HONORARY DEGREE


COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS

Michael Bleich, PhD, RN, FNAP, FAAN

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES


CONFERRAL OF DEGREESSCHOOL OF GRADUATE AND POSTDOCTORAL STUDIES (SGPS)

Joseph X. DiMario, PhDDean, School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY, SGPS

Robert Intine, PhDAssociate Dean of Basic Science Educational Programs

CONGRATULATORY REMARKS, SGPS

Joseph X. DiMario, PhDDean, School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

CONFERRAL OF DEGREESCOLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS (CHP)

John Vitale, PhD ’13, MHS, PA(ASCP)Dean, College of Health Professions

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHYINTERPROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE STUDIES

Catherine M. Gierman-Riblon, DSc, RNChair, Interprofessional Healthcare Studies

MASTER OF SCIENCEHEALTH ADMINISTRATION


MASTER OF SCIENCEHEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION


MASTER OF SCIENCEPOPULATION HEALTH


OATH OF GENEVAINTERPROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE STUDIES

Lori Thuente, PhD, RNAssociate Professor, Interprofessional Healthcare Studies

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHYPSYCHOLOGY

Cathy M. Mavrolas, PhDDirector of Clinical Training

MASTER OF SCIENCEPSYCHOLOGY: CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Cathy M. Mavrolas, PhDDirector of Clinical Training

MASTER OF SCIENCEPSYCHOLOGY: CLINICAL COUNSELING

Kenneth Kessler, PhD, MSCPDirector, Clinical Counseling Program

OATH OF GENEVAPSYCHOLOGY

Rachel Greenley, PhDChair, Department of Psychology

DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE

Peter Kallio, DNP, CRNA, MSN, APNPAssociate Program Director, Department of Nurse Anesthesia

OATH OF GENEVADOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE

Lori Anderson, DNP, CRNA, APRNChair, Department of Nurse Anesthesia

DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

Patrick Withrow, DPT ’08Director of Clinical Education, Department of Physical Therapy

OATH OF GENEVAPHYSICAL THERAPY

Mary Rahlin, PT, DHSDirector of Faculty-Led Student Research,

Department of Physical Therapy

MASTER OF SCIENCEBIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

Steven Weiand, PhDChair, Pre-professional Health Sciences Department

MASTER OF SCIENCEPATHOLOGISTS’ ASSISTANT STUDIES

Elizabeth Betten, MS, PA(ASCP)cmDirector of Clinical Education, Pathologists’ Assistant Department

OATH OF GENEVAPATHOLOGISTS’ ASSISTANT STUDIES

Matthew Guerin, MHA, MS, PA(ASCP)cmInstructor, Pathologists’ Assistant Department

MASTER OF SCIENCEPHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PRACTICE

Kristine Burgess, MS, PA-C, CLCDirector of Didactic Education, Physician Assistant Department

OATH OF GENEVAPHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PRACTICE

Jason Radke, MMS, PA-CChair, Department of Physician Assistant

CONGRATULATORY REMARKS, CHP

John Vitale, PhD ’13, MHS, PA(ASCP)Dean, College of Health Professions

CONFERRAL OF DEGREESDR. WILLIAM M. SCHOLL COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE (SCPM)

Stephanie Wu, DPM, MSc, FACFASDean, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine

DOCTOR OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE

Mark Grumet, DCAssistant Professor, Department of Basic Biomedical Sciences

OATH OF GENEVADR. WILLIAM M. SCHOLL COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE


CONGRATULATORY REMARKS, SCPM


CONFERRAL OF DEGREESCHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL (CMS)

Archana Chatterjee, MD, PhDDean, Chicago Medical School

DOCTOR OF MEDICINEEMANUEL COMMUNITY

Gwendolyn Messer, MDLearning Community Mentor

FINKEL COMMUNITY

Chandragupta Vedak, MDLearning Community Mentor

LIPSCHULTZ COMMUNITY

Liza Pilch, MDLearning Community Mentor

PORTES COMMUNITY

Charisse Hudson-Quigley, MDLearning Community Mentor

MASTER OF SCIENCE

NUTRITION

Lynn Janas, PhDAssociate Professor for Nutrition

OATH OF GENEVACHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL

Brenda Affinati, MD, FACPAssistant Dean of Clinical Education

CONGRATULATORY REMARKS, CMS

Archana Chatterjee, MD, PhDDean, Chicago Medical School

CONFERRAL OF DEGREESCOLLEGE OF PHARMACY (COP)

Marc S. Abel, PhDDean, College of Pharmacy

DOCTOR OF PHARMACY

Jolee Rosenkranz, MPHAssociate Dean for External Relations

OATH OF GENEVACOLLEGE OF PHARMACY

Lisa Michener, PharmD, MSAssociate Director of Experiential Education

CONGRATULATORY REMARKS, COP

Marc S. Abel, PhDDean, College of Pharmacy Names of the graduates in this program are correct as of May 14, 2020

RIYA BHAVSAR Chicago Medical School, Class of 2020 Student Commencement Speaker

“EXCELLENCE

TO ME IS

A COMMITMENT

TO PURSUE EVERY

ENDEAVOR WITH

THE BEST YOU

CAN GIVE.”

2,113 STUDENTS30+ ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

1 UNIVERSITY

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IS IN OUR DNA

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) is named for Dr. Rosalind Franklin, the pioneering

British researcher who captured “Photograph 51” of the “B” form of DNA in 1952 while at King’s College London.

This photograph revealed the structure of DNA, the key to understanding how the blueprint for every living

thing is passed down from generation to generation.

Today, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science carries on her legacy of inquiry, diligence and

academic excellence. Formed in 1912 as the Chicago Hospital-College of Medicine, the university is a national

leader in interprofessional medical and healthcare education.

OUR MISSION

The mission of Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is to serve humanity through the

interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals, and the discovery of knowledge dedicated

to improving wellness. Today, the university is shaping the future of health care through rigorous education,

pioneering biomedical research and innovative community service.

OUR VISION

The vision of Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is to be the premier interprofessional

health sciences university. Sharing our accomplishments and contributing to the evidence base for science,

interprofessional education and practice will help build a safer, more responsive, coordinated system of patient

care, prevention and wellness.

OUR CORE VALUES

Civility · Diversity · Excellence · Innovation · Integrity · Scholarship · Teamwork


INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

At Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, we believe in breaking down academic barriers. We take an

interprofessional approach to education, so our students learn from and work with peers in other specializations

from the beginning of their time here.

That’s especially important, as healthcare teams play an increasingly vital role in medicine. At RFU, we prepare

students for the future by integrating collaboration and teamwork into education. Having more than 30 graduate

health professions and science programs in one university creates great opportunities to do that.

Additionally, each first-year student in our clinical programs takes the Foundations for Interprofessional Practice

course during the fall quarter. This class, which acts as the foundation for an integrated interprofessional

education experience, brings students from all academic programs together to learn from one another, get

oriented to the culture of health care and start interacting in small, interprofessional teams.

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A B O U T RO S A L I N D F R A N K L I N U N I V E R S I T Y

T H E R F U D I F F E R E N C E


DISCOVERING THE DOUBLE HELIX

Dr. Franklin was focused on discovering the structure of DNA during her research fellowship at King’s

College in London in 1952. Working in close collaboration with graduate student Raymond Gosling,

Dr. Franklin used X-ray crystallography to produce an image known as Photo 51 — because it was the

51st diffracted image they captured — that revealed the double helix structure of DNA and paved the

way for countless innovations and advances in medicine and science.

In April 1953, Dr. Franklin published her findings in the scientific journal Nature. In that same

issue, Cambridge scientists James Watson and Francis Crick announced their double helix model

of DNA. It’s not clear if Dr. Franklin knew that her unpublished research had helped inspire and

construct the model. At the beginning of that year, Gosling showed Photo 51 to Dr. Franklin’s

colleague Dr. Maurice Wilkins, who in turn showed it to Watson.

A LASTING LEGACY

Diagnosed with ovarian cancer in September 1956, Dr. Franklin continued to work and travel

during periods of remission. She continued to push for financing for her research group at

Birkbeck College, which had been asked to build models of viruses for the Brussels World’s Fair.

She died at age 37 on April 16, 1958, the day before the opening of the fair, where the five foot-tall

models drew great interest in the International Science Hall.

The discovery of the structure of DNA sparked a revolution in the biological sciences. The field of

molecular biology was born, leading to countless advances in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment

of disease. Though Dr. Franklin’s brilliant career was cut short by her untimely death, the importance

of her work is recognized to this day.

In 2004, our university was renamed as Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, and

became the first medical institution in the United States to recognize a female scientist through

an honorary namesake. Her iconic “Photo 51” is at the center of the university’s logo.

In honor of the 100th anniversary of her birth, we’ve created a gold-colored centennial “Rosalind

Franklin 100” logo that we’ll be using over the course of the next year to honor Dr. Franklin and

her groundbreaking discovery. We invite you to visit our “RF100” digital experience at rfu.ms/rf100

to learn more about Dr. Franklin’s accomplishments and her many contributions to science.

DR. ROSALIND FRANKLIN CENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY | 1920–2020

“SCIENCE AND

EVERYDAY LIFE

CANNOT AND

SHOULD NOT

BE SEPARATED.”

H O N O R I N G D R . RO S A L I N D F R A N K L I N

DR. FRANKLIN’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO SCIENCE IMPROVED

THE HUMAN CONDITION AND WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO

FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. THIS YEAR MARKS THE 100TH

ANNIVERSARY OF HER BIRTH. AS WE CELEBRATE THE CLASS

OF 2020’S MANY ACHIEVEMENTS, LET US ALSO REFLECT ON

THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF OUR UNIVERSITY’S NAMESAKE.

SCHOOL OF GRADUATE A ND POSTDOCTORA L

STUDIE S

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CANDIDATES FOR DEGREE


SCHOOL OF GRADUATE AND POSTDOCTORAL STUDIES | CANDIDATES FOR DEGREE

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

CELL BIOLOGY AND ANATOMY

Timothy Cheung“The Identification and Characterization of Genetic Regulators that

Control SLO-1 BK Channel Densities in Caenorhabditis Elegans”

CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHARMACOLOGY

Hanna M. Molla“Endocannabinoid Modulation of Prefrontal Cortical Function”

MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY

Theodore Vincent Peterson“Vacuolar ATPase a2-subunit is a Multifocal Regulator of

T Cell Development”

NEUROSCIENCE

Feras Altwal“Investigation of Multimodal Serotonergic Agents

as an Adjunct Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease”

Mentor Thaqi“Direct Reprogramming of NG2 Glia into Neurons”

PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOPHYSICS

Adriana Maria Fresquez“Store-Operated Calcium Entry is Regulated by Hydrogen Sulfide

and Plays a Key Role in Driving Macrophage Chemotaxis”

COLLEGE OF HEALTH

PROFESSIONS

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COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS | CANDIDATES FOR DEGREE

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

INTERPROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE STUDIES

Kala B. Dixon“Bariatric Patient Reported Outcomes and

the Use of Interprofessional Intervention”

Kristin Arneson Mahr“Analysis of the Perceptions of

Interprofessional Education”

Julie L. Schwertfeger“Community Coping Interventions

after Stroke Study: A Pragmatic Cohort

Study Using Participatory Action Survey

Research”

Derek Talbot“The Impact of Concise Interprofessional

Interventions on Team Collaboration and

Diabetic Foot Ulcer Healing Rates: A

Mixed-Methods Approach at an Advanced

Center for Wound Care”

PSYCHOLOGY

Hayley Marie Amsbaugh“An Examination of Set-Shifting in

Schizophrenia”

John R. Anderson“Exploring the Relationship between

Schizotypy and Psychopathy Using

Person-Centered and Variable-Centered

Approaches”

Laura Lynn Aylward“Factors Contributing to Discrepancies

between Self-reported and Measured Body

Mass Index among Latino Men”

Katherine Leigh Derbyshire“Attention in Youths with Obsessive-

Compulsive Disorder”

Emily J. Kalscheur“Biographical Knowledge Acquisition

and the Ability to Make Inferences in Mild

Cognitive Impairment”

DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE

Scott Allsup

Emily Beth Anderson

Jose Belandres III

Douglas Brickey

Kaylan Grace Carter

Kathryn L. Clemans

Lauren Day

Nijah Dorvilier

Nabila Eladla

Ranya Said Elkhatib

Haile Erin FitzGerald

Rachel Nicole Heise

Tanya Higgins

Timmy Joseph

Benjamin Kozloski

Samantha A. Magyar

Melissa Kwegyir Maxwell

Deborah Moraza

Brian D. Nygard

Lindsay Z. Ozgunay

Shreena K. Patel

Kandace Powers

Luiza Rikhman

Erica Nicole Riley

Alexander Reinhardt Rosc

Tyler W. Russell

Lauren Christine Ryczek

Morgan Lynn Schaefer

Bobbie L. Sheatsley

Eric Daniel Swanson

Alison Jeanne Wojack

DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

Lina Claire Alvino

Jonathan P. Artus

Patricia A. Beals

Komal Bhanubhai Borad

Colby E. Bragdon

Corie Rheanna Butcher

Tiffanie A. Chu

Kelly Kathryn Clinger

Mackenzie D. Clinger

Susan Elizabeth Davis

Brooke Dennis

Maria Staed Dwyer

Andrew Fernandez

Blaine Keith Franklin

Laura B. Friedman

William P. Gaffigan III

Parker R. Gaudio

Jessilyn Gibas

Jennifer Ann Goss

Stephanie Hall

Rachel Hamersky

Sara Heunisch

Brianna A. Hopp

Ian Gregory Hough

Peter L. Huang

Sarah J. Huber

Robert Huntington

Rebecca Lynne Jalnos

Nicholas T. Kaczkowski

Bridget Arlene Kelly

Joshua J. Knitter

Christopher Kostrzewski

Ihor Lekhiv

Timothy Ryan Lieser

Ye Chan Lim

Young Liu

Abby Rose Lopata

Michelle Claudia Lozneanu

Bridget Claire Mackey

Timothy Mcginnis

Nicholas C. Morrell

Jessica L. Moshoginis

Victoria Munz

Erik Michaud Myers

Nicholas D. Newquist

Marina Elizabeth Palakeel

Michelle Presslak

Joanne Pygon

Ethylene Sarinas Simon

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Rachel Nicole Simpson

Carson N. Soch

Michelle Suzanne Stachowiak

Jacklyn J. Stoller

Paul J. Sullivan

Julia Elizabeth Thompson

Sarah Tomecek

Jessica M. Torres

Sarah Ashley Vaughn

Richard Vizcayno

Angela C. Vogel

Nolan Matthew Witry

Joseph David Yerga

MASTER OF SCIENCE

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

Pooja Acharya

Christopher M. Ahmad

Abdulaziz Ahmed

Hanan Ahmed

Fahed Alrafati

Sarah Arora

Fatima Ali Baig

Samuel David Batko

Reed A. Berlet

Emily M. Bovasso

Patricia Angela Rivelli Bucci

Cavya Chandra

Alison Chen

Jacy Deann Dagenhart

Soneet K. Dhillon

Christopher Domanski

Rachel Maryam Emami

Alan Roy Emerson

Jonathan Ghermezi

Anna M. Gomez

Courtney Gray

Lily Guo

Jacob K. Han

Irene Harutyunyan

Varsha Sara John

Kate A. Just

Akash B. Karmur

Omair Kazi

Bryan Kim

Laura E. Kingkade

Hillary W. Lai

Samuel J. Lee

Uh Jin Lee

Yong Seon Lee

Adrusht Madapoosi

Amy Lynn-Engfer Marr

Sydney Marshall

Ibrahim Huzefa Mustaly

Melissa C. Nogues

Christen E. Owen

Jiyeon Park

Sarah Parniani

Hetal Patel

Yash Dharmendra Patel

Mitchell Walter Piel

Mehreen Rahim

Aaishah Raushan Raquib

Sourna Rezaei

Zhoe Tieg Rub

Raj Ashok Shah

Rishabh Sharma

Tapan Sharma

Austin Robert Shepard

Kristen Linnea Snyder

Emily Elizabeth Standage

Jamie Lynn Surgent-Nahay

Parth Tank

Mathew Thomas

Hillary Tran

Govind K. Verma

Heidi J. Wallour

Julia Rose Wursta

HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

Adel Abuzir

Irving L. Collier Jr.

Anthony Guglielmi

Vanessa Rene’e Knox-Harris

Hailey Katherine Kociszewski

Kaitlyn Suzanne Konowitz

Simon Parviz Lalehzarian

Olivia Mariah Livingston

Ava Mashouf

Catherine Elise Kent McCutchen

Stephanie M. Mendoza

Lauren S. Mohan

Katlyn Evangeline Nesburg

Allison Pohl

Marko Protic

Jonathon Reece

Hendrik Ryan L. Tan

Yvonne Joy Tanner

Natalya Trager

Haley Ann Willarson

HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION

Tahira Yasmeen Boyd-Bedgood

Stephanie Lynne Shaver

PATHOLOGISTS’ ASSISTANT STUDIES

Audrey C. Alexander

Stephanie Barsuli

Heather Denae Blakley

Abbey L. Bodeker

Anna Brereton

Anna R. Cameron

Cameron Lynn Crocker

Dee-Anne Adecia Cush

Molly Elizabeth Dziekan


Marijam Frahmand

Danielle A. Frankie

Whitney Graves

Allison Gregg

Courtney Elizabeth Hahn

Elizabeth Ann Ingle

Zahira Jadavji

Tyler Kuster

Joel A. Lawrence

Autumn R. LeGrave

Allison N. Martino

Abigail Jayne Marz

Alexandra Perez

Gemma Adie Rappoport

Cara M. Rathke

Lauren E. Ritzel

Regina Nicole Roberts

Jennifer Grace Sabol

Tanja Sisarica

Jamie Leigh Solem

Sara Lynn Sundean

Sara Margaret Thielke

Taylor Anne Zitek

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PRACTICE

Thomas R. Adams

Ryan T. Atkins

Jennifer Bell

Brittany N. Berens

Christian S. Bonzheim

Audrey V. Callahan

Aaron Blake Christianson

Tiffany Mei Chu

Nicoletta S. Ciraulo

Cathleen Jamie Ching Cu

Jessica daSilva

Anamaria D. Edwards

Summer J. Ellefson

Taylor Evan Fisher

Alyssa A. Fletcher

Dylan H. Gallacher

Christina W. Gee

Danielle Gomez

Aaron Gore

Kimberly Anne Kumiko Grome

Hannah Cailin Hazlewood

Sana Hira

Kelsey Taylor Horton

Ezra Leigh Hunter

Andrea Leigh Huxtable

Emily E. Jacobs

Amy A. Janda

Kayla Janto

Allison Mack

Rachel Renee Mackmin

Wajiha Masood

Emily R. Mayer

Leslie Michealchuck

Ryan Jordan Minier

Stephanie Munoz

Hector Nava

Thuy-Tien Nguyen

Hinaben Patel

Prianca Patel

Rina Patel

Adlin B. Pazmino

Nina M. Pelsi

John Benedict Joyce Pleasants

John Kevin B. Quizon

Chelsea Ann Reuter-Seng

Annmarie Julia Riva

Scott Ruhle

Marcella Santos

Addison Schwaller

Ishangi Shah

Troy R. Smith

Joanne Stryszowski

Janine R. Sulavik

Tricia Marie Quincena Taaca

Andrea Marie Trombetta

Carly Tschanz

Alyssa Tunison

Megan Urquhart

Dulguun Uyenbat

Ronie D. Vardy

Christopher H. Watson

Dominik Arthur Wiest

Allison M. Wright

Alyxandra Yankaskas

Kelly Jihae Yoo

Danielle Zatt

POPULATION HEALTH

Oscar Hernandez

Anna Pinsoneault

PSYCHOLOGY: CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

McKenzie Bourque

Emma Faith

Estée Carswell Hoy Feldman

Milena Gotra

Elaine Rae Schultz

Rachel Joy Walker

PSYCHOLOGY: CLINICAL COUNSELING

Marc Anthony Ficalora

Caterina Frollano

Jiyoon Kim

Chris E. Nora

Matthew David Pikus

Jessica Sampson

Danielle Maureen Shaw


DR. WILLIAM M. SCHOLL COLLEGE OF

PODIATRIC MEDICINE

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DR. WILLIAM M. SCHOLL COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE | CANDIDATES FOR DEGREE

DOCTOR OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE

Paz H. AbergelRush University Medical Center, Oak Park, IL

Ali Syed AhmedIntermountain Medical Center, Murray, UT

Arwa AkramSt. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

Peyton Donald BakerIntermountain Medical Center, Murray, UT

Lex Herwen G. BarteLECOM Health/Millcreek Community Hospital, Erie, PA

Robert Charles Barton IILoyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL

Yvonne Elaine BaumruckerHoboken University Medical Center, Hoboken, NJ

Stephanie BehmeMcLaren Oakland, Pontiac, MI

Megan Mary BergeronHenry Ford Macomb Hospital, Clinton Township, MI

Haris BhattiCommunity Health Network, Indianapolis, IN

Lauren H. BlaineDVA - Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Northport

and Stony Brook University Hospital, Northport, NY

Mark Anthony BoissonneaultChristiana Care Health Services, Wilmington, DE

Jacob R. BollingSaint Vincent Hospital, Worcester, MA

Tori L. BreitenbachMedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC

Jennifer Joyce BusserLoyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL

Roberto CanevaAdvocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, IL

Joshua M. CarrollBeaumont Health - Wayne, Wayne, MI

Corey R. CzarneckiSwedish Covenant Hospital, Chicago, IL

Ahmad G. DabbousehAdvocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, IL

Souleymane DialloWeiss Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL

Christopher James DietzmanDVA - William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Affairs Hospital,

Madison, WI

Adnan EjupovicSt. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, OH

Mohammed Ahmed FarhanThe Brooklyn Hospital Center PMSR/RRA, Brooklyn, NY

Melissa A. FosterSt. Elizabeth’s Medical Center of Boston, Inc., Boston, MA

Jonathan M.H. FriedmanLegacy Health, Portland, OR

Benjamin Raymond GallowayDVA - Jesse Brown Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Andrew GeorgeDVA - Department of Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles,

Los Angeles, CA

Nikita GramaMercy Hospital & Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Amer Sajid HosainWeiss Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL

Sofia HossainYale-New Haven Medical Center, New Haven, CT

Kevin HsuPresence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Akhila Anu IssacWeiss Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL

Jessica K. JaswalDVA - Department of Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles,

Los Angeles, CA

Anna KakizakiCambridge Health Alliance, Cambridge, MA

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Christopher J. KedzieUPMC Medical Education - Mercy, Pittsburgh, PA

Haris Saleem KhanNorwegian American Hospital, Chicago, IL

Mohammad Raza KhanAMITA Health Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago, Chicago, IL

John Junil KimMercy Hospital & Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Solomon KimBeaumont Hospital - Farmington Hills, Farmington Hills, MI

Sean Mitchell KippMcLaren Oakland, Pontiac, MI

Rekha Narayanan KouriSSM Health DePaul Hospital, Bridgeton, MO

Kelly A. KugachCarilion Clinic, Roanoke, VA

Jacob R. LenihanAMITA Health Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago, Chicago, IL

Isac LimAdvocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center and Dr. William M. Scholl

College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, IL

Tiffanie LiuMedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC

Aria MansooriMedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC

John Ellis Marshall IVWest Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA

Chelsae Lynn MayAdvocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center and Dr. William M. Scholl


Joshua McLaughlinFranciscan Health Hammond/Dyer and Midwestern University

Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine, Dyer, IN

Avik MukherjeeWeiss Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL

Danielle Lee MusticoDVA - Eastern Colorado Health Care System, Aurora, CO

Abshaar NarvelThe Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH

Bhavik PatelAscension Providence Hospital Southfield Campus, Novi Campus,

Southfield, MI

Milan V. PatelRush University Medical Center, Oak Park, IL

Deepika RatnalaLarkin Community Hospital, South Miami, FL

Beth Barbara ReittingerKatherine Shaw Bethea Hospital, Dixon, IL

Daniel RyanAdvocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, IL

Tehreem SajjadBeaumont Hospital - Farmington Hills, Farmington Hills, MI

Chloe F. SakowHealthPartners Institute/Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN

Brett SaltrickHealthAlliance Hospital, Kingston, NY

Ramsha SamraBeaumont Hospital - Trenton, Trenton, MI

Michael A. SaviskyWest Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA

Scott D. SchleunesWest Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA

Monte Jay SchmalhausKaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland, Oakland, CA

Krishan Singh IIKatherine Shaw Bethea Hospital, Dixon, IL

Asad SohailUniversity Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Richmond Medical

Center - Kent State PMSR/RRA, Richmond Heights, OH

Ryan Jeffrey StoneGrant Medical Center, Columbus, OH

Kelsey L. SurowiecOSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, IL




Hendrik Ryan L. TanNorth Colorado Medical Center, Greeley, CO

Jascha O. TeibelAdvocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center and Dr. William M. Scholl


Jacob D. TilsleyRush University Medical Center, Oak Park, IL

Mohammad UsmanWeiss Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL

Devon Gordon Van BeekDVA - Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center,

North Chicago, IL

Paula M. VivonaDVA - James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center,

Mountain Home, TN

Vikrant WadehraAscension Providence Hospital Southfield Campus, Novi Campus,

Southfield, MI

Joshua Robert WardAventura Hospital and Medical Center, Aventura, FL

Monica E. YeeWestchester General Hospital, Miami, FL

Joseph YeoSwedish Covenant Hospital, Chicago, IL

Jennifer Kingsley YoungDetroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI

Angie L. Youssef HernandezOSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, IL

Natalie Ryszarda ZemelaLoyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL

Kathryn Malaea ZweckHunt Regional Medical Center, Greenville, TX

CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL

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CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL | CANDIDATES FOR DEGREE

DOCTOR OF MEDICINE

EMANUEL COMMUNITY

Mohammed Atef Abbas - Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity of Arizona College of Medicine, AZ

Aisha Abbasi - Internal MedicineWest Virginia University School of Medicine, WV

Sana Ali - Internal MedicineHarbor-UCLA Medical Center, CA

Katrina Borja Ang - Family MedicineMarian Regional Medical Center, CA

John Daniel Attonito - Family MedicineNaval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, NC

Heidi Back - AnesthesiologyYale - New Haven Hospital, CT

Anish Bhandari - Radiology-DiagnosticUniversity of Arizona College of Medicine, AZ

Riya D. Bhavsar - NeurologyMethodist Hospital - Houston, TX

Julie Heather Carroll - Emergency MedicineJohn Peter Smith Hospital, TX

Brian Anthony Cebold - AnesthesiologyBaylor College of Medicine, TX

Nicole Gim-Foong Chin - Family MedicineWest Suburban Medical Center, IL

Hyeon Jeong (Shua) Cho - Family MedicineMacNeal Hospital, IL

Marie Louise Cumigad - Radiology-DiagnosticUCLA Medical Center, CA

Casey Lee De Hoedt - Radiology-DiagnosticMedical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals, WI

Transitional - Preliminary

MacNeal Hospital, IL

David Fan - Internal MedicineScripps Clinic/Green Hospital, CA

Rebecca Eleanor Fenelon - NeurologyBaylor College of Medicine - Houston, TX

Anton Garazha - Radiology-DiagnosticSouthern Illinois University and Affiliated Hospitals, IL

Sumeet Kumar Gossain - Internal MedicineMedical City Arlington, Fort Worth, Texas

Anthony Guglielmi - Internal MedicineUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine/University of Illinois at

Chicago Christ, IL

Sarah Guistolisi - Child NeurologyUniversity of Colorado School of Medicine - Denver, CO

Lindsey Hendricks - Internal MedicineUC Irvine Medical Center, CA

Sidney Iriana - Internal MedicineSt. Agnes Medical Center, CA

Tyler Mathew Kaplan - OphthalmologyMayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, MN


University of Chicago Medical Center, IL

Chelsea Karson - PsychiatryAdvocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, IL

Ann Kim - Family MedicineUniversity of Chicago Medical Center/NorthShore, IL

Douglas Klein - Emergency MedicineHennepin County Medical Center, MN

Hunter Edward Launer - Internal MedicineTulane University School of Medicine, LA

Shayna R. Levine - AnesthesiologyBrigham & Women’s Hospital, MA


University of Chicago Medical Center, IL

Shawn Xiaobo Liang - Internal MedicineIcahn School of Medicine/Nassau Community Hospital, NY

Derrick Lock - Radiation OncologyUniversity of Southern California, CA

Medicine - Preliminary

Riverside Community Hospital, CA

Michelle Nazanine Manesh - General SurgeryUniversity of Southern California, CA

Stephanie Miles - Family MedicineNorthwestern/McGaw, IL

Hersimren Minhas - Internal MedicineDetroit Medical Center, MI

Vanessa Monroig - PediatricsEmory University School of Medicine, GA

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Jade Nguyen - General SurgeryHuntington Memorial Hospital, CA

Catherine Y. Park - Emergency MedicineZucker School of Medicine - Northwell State Island University, NY

Neil Patel - Internal MedicineUC Irvine Medical Center, CA

Amber Fearon Plant - Family MedicineKaiser Permanente - San Diego, CA

Adam Ethan Prescott - Internal MedicineUniversity of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, IA

Zara Fatima Quader - PediatricsStanford University Programs, CA

Christiana Santiago - PediatricsHarbor-UCLA Medical Center, CA

Claire Ziemba Scott - Internal MedicineBaylor College of Medicine - Houston, TX

Roha Shaikh - Family MedicinePresence St. Joseph Hospital, IL

Brian Shoemaker - Internal MedicineHCA Healthcare/University of Southern Florida Morsani Graduate

Medical Education-Trinity, FL

Danielle Strunk - Internal MedicineLoyola University Medical Center, IL

Noor Anne S. Syed - Internal MedicineSanta Clara Valley Medical Center, CA

Christy Vong - Emergency MedicineSt. Joseph Medical Center, CA

Charles Wielski - PsychiatryUniveristy of Nevada - Reno School of Medicine, NV

Ellen Grace Wright - DermatologyIndiana University School of Medicine, IN


Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, WI

Adriano Yashar

Paul Joseph Young - Emergency MedicineHennepin County Medical Center, MN

FINKEL COMMUNITY

Oluwatumininu Akintonwa - General SurgeryUniversity of Miami, Jackson Health System, FL

Bhargavi Ancha - PsychiatryUniversity of Louisville School of Medicine, KY

Elizabeth C. Augustine - PsychiatryRosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science/Chicago

Medical School, IL

Zachary Bahr - Emergency MedicineUniversity of Arizona College of Medicine, AZ

Amanda M. Beneat - Surgery-Preliminary Loyola University Medical Center, IL

Andrew David Bestler - Emergency MedicineWake Forest Baptist Medical Center, NC

Paige Cardin - Emergency MedicineMayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, MS

Michael Cataldo - Internal MedicineUniversity of Tennessee College of Medicine, TN

Chrisoula Cheronis - Child NeurologyStanford University Programs, CA

Nathaniel John Ishikawa Christiansen - General SurgeryUIC Metro Group Hospitals, IL

Oliver Çagatay Drewry - AnesthesiologyUCLA Medical Center, CA

Megan Erin Essman - PediatricsSt. Louis Children’s Hospital, MS

Zachary Carpenter Green - General SurgerySt. Joseph Hospital SCL Health, CO

Paoula J. Gueorguieva - Obstetrics-GynecologyAdvocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, IL

Matthew Hall - Emergency MedicineUniversity of South Alabama Hospitals, AL

Katherine Hartstern - Family MedicineQuincy Family Practice Center, IL

Michelle Huynh - Obstetrics-GynecologySanta Clara Valley Medical Center, CA

Jin-Huon Jou - PsychiatryUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine-Peoria, IL

Sabena Khan - PediatricsUniversity of Minnesota Medical School, MN

Tyler Joseph Kleaveland - AnesthesiologyUniversity of Michigan Hospitals - Ann Arbor, MI

Connor Kriz - General SurgerySpectrum Health/Michigan State University, MI

Joyce-Christie Le - Radiology-DiagnosticUniversity of Vermont Medical Center, VT


Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

Kun-Uk David Lee - Family MedicinePIH Hospital, Downey, CA



Alexander M. Levy - Internal MedicineBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, MA

Christine Nguyen Luu - Radiology-DiagnosticUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine, IL

Surgery - Preliminary

UC San Francisco - East Bay, CA

Pragati Hitesh Mamtora

Eric McLeod - Family MedicineKaiser Permanente - Orange County, CA

Thomas Mednick - Internal MedicineCalifornia Pacific Medical Center, CA

Abigail Nelezen - Obstetrics-GynecologyThomas Jefferson University, PA

Timothy Thanh Nguyen - Child NeurologyCincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, OH

Jessica Dawn Nilsen - PediatricsAdvocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, IL

Jun Soo Park - Emergency MedicineLoyola University Medical Center, IL

Marc Porter - Interventional RadiologyUniversity of Rochester/Strong Memorial, NY

Ilana Beila Primack Quinlan - PediatricsCincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, OH

Benjamin Kurian Rincy - Radiology-DiagnosticLoyola University Medical Center, IL


Presence St. Joseph Hospital, IL

Sayli Sant - PediatricsMemorial Health University Medical Center, IL

Eshita D. Shah - NeurologyUC Irvine Medical Center, CA


UC Irvine Medical Center, CA

Teresa Shu - PsychiatryLoma Linda University, CA

Emory Gallagher Steelman

Anna Darlene Tims - PediatricsSt. Louis Children’s Hospital, MO

Josiah K. To

Kyle Nathaniel Turcic - Internal MedicineMercy Hospital Muskegon, MI

Michael John White - PediatricsLoyola University Medical Center, IL

Haley Ann Willarson - Physical Medicine and RehabilitationMarianjoy Rehab Hospital, IL


Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals, WI

Dimin Zhou - Radiology-DiagnosticUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine, IL


Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, IL

LIPSCHULTZ COMMUNITY

Bethlehem Atoma - Internal MedicineUniversity of Minnesota Medical School, MN

Wali Badar - Interventional RadiologyUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine, IL

Esther T. Banh - AnesthesiologyUCLA Medical Center, CA

Amado Jonathan Beltran - PediatricsChildren’s Hospital - Oakland, CA

Sam Bonge - AnesthesiologyCedars-Sinai Medical Center, CA

Natalie Jeanne Buslach - Family MedicineUniversity of North Carolina Hospitals, NC

Deven Michael Carroll - Orthopaedic SurgeryHenry Ford Hospital, MI

Humdoon Latif Choudhry Transitional

HCA St. Petersburg General Hospital, FL

Fatma Betul Ciftci - Emergency MedicinePresence Resurrection Medical Center, IL

Samir David Dacosta - AnesthesiologyNorthwestern/McGaw Medical Center, IL

Manraj Dhesi - Physical Medicine and RehabilitationThomas Jefferson University, PA


St. Mary Medical Center - Long Beach, CA

Samuel Freedman - Emergency MedicineUniversity of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

Tianzhu Ge - PsychiatryUniversity of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

Manju Ann George - NeurologyUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical School, TX

Michal Grzegorz Gorski - Internal MedicineUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine, IL

Bryan Ho - Internal MedicineMedical City Arlington, Fort Worth, Texas


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Nadim Islam - Internal MedicineUniversity of Texas - Tyler, TX

Farah Khan - Emergency MedicineNazareth Hospital, IL

Iman Khan - Obstetrics-GynecologyMedical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals, IL

Neerav A. Kothari - AnesthesiologyUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine, IL

Sally Shilpi Ladsaria - NeurologyMontefiore Medical Center, NY

Tiffany Grace Liu - AnesthesiologyNorthwestern/McGaw, IL


Weiss Memorial Hospital, IL

Roberto Santos Loanzon - Surgery-Preliminary UC San Francisco - East Bay, CA

Yue Christine Lu - PediatricsJacobi Medical Center, NY

Lirije Milla - Internal MedicineAdvocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, IL

Brett Patrick Nelson - Family MedicineMacNeal Hospital, IL

Marie Overbeck - Internal MedicineUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine/UIC Christ - Chicago, IL

Cherilyn Mae Acorda Palochak - OphthalmologySan Antonio Military Medical Center, TX

Transitional

San Antonio Military Medical Center, TX

Leila Nicole Patterson - Family MedicineAdvocate Health Care/Advocate Christ Medical Center, IL

Richard Salvatore Peluso - Orthopaedic SurgeryMarshall University School of Medicine, WV

Andre Esteban Reynoso Quihuis - AnesthesiologyIcahn School of Medicine St. Luke’s - Roosevelt, NY

Edward Alexander Rekart - Emergency MedicineUniversity of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, IA

Vanessa S. Rose - Family MedicineNorthwestern/McGaw, IL

Jennifer Rytych - PathologyNorthwestern/McGaw, IL

Lauren Marie Schultz - Medicine-PediatricsIndiana University School of Medicine, IN

Swabna K. Shanmugiavelayutham - PediatricsLoyola University Medical Center, IL

Jillian Stariha - Emergency MedicineKendall Regional Medical Center, FL

James Su - PediatricsChildren’s Hospital - Oakland, CA

Jessica Jolie Tang - Internal MedicineKaiser Permanente - Santa Clara, CA

Sean Tubridy - Emergency MedicinePresence Resurrection Medical Center, IL

Jing Wang - Internal MedicineDetroit Medical Center, MI

Stephanie Men Wang - Obstetrics-GynecologyGeorge Washington University, DC

Maia Winkel - Emergency MedicineMontefiore Medical Center, NY

Eric Jiaming Zhang - OphthalmologyUniversity of Missouri - Columbia, MO

Elizabeth Zharovsky - PsychiatrySUNY - Brooklyn, NY

PORTES COMMUNITY

Alexandria Alverdy - UrologyDuke University, NC

Asha Asthana - Internal MedicineRush University Medical Center, IL

Natalie Marie Balfe - Medicine-PediatricsPenn State Hershey Medical Center, PA

Estefan Michael Pascua Beltran - Family MedicineUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, WI

Nataly Blanco - Emergency MedicineKendall Regional Medical Center, FL

Jace Burton - AnesthesiologyUniversity of Michigan Hospitals - Ann Arbor, MI

Sabina Irene Cashin - Interventional RadiologyRush University Medical Center, IL

Sally Chiehon Chu - PsychiatryRosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science/Chicago

Medical School, IL

Nathaniel Joseph Conner - PediatricsSt. Louis University School of Medicine, MO

Anna Teresa Dailey - Family MedicineUC San Francisco, CA

Adam Sean Devine - Internal MedicineMedical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals, WI



David Samuel Feldman - Internal MedicineKaiser Permanente - Santa Clara, CA

Charlotte Valerie Formeller - PediatricsMedical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals, WI

Mehul Gilani - Internal MedicineUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine, IL

Lauren Elisabeth Habermann - PediatricsNYP Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical Center, NY

Patrick Holmes Heffernan - NeurologyUniversity of Washington Affiliated Hospitals, WA

Kerrilyn Targos Hewell - Obstetrics-GynecologySouthern Illinois University and Affiliated Hospitals, IL

Mansi Katkar - Internal MedicineAdvocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, IL

Mina Medhat Kerolos - Internal MedicineRush University Medical Center, IL

Joshua Kogan - Interventional RadiologyVanderbilt University Medical Center, TN

Transitional

Weiss Memorial Hospital, IL

Paul A. Kohanteb - Radiology-DiagnosticBoston University Medical Center, MA


St. Agnes Medical Center, CA

Kate Kuppersmith - PediatricsNorthwestern McGaw/Lurie Children’s Hospital, IL

Sherry Chung Kwon - PsychiatryKaweah Delta Health Care District, CA

Jonathan Laussen - AnesthesiologyNorthwestern/McGaw, IL

Michelle Abigail Lim - AnesthesiologyIcahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai, NY

Guan Ting Liu - Internal MedicineCleveland Clinic Foundation, OH

Joseph Gabriel Lyons - Orthopaedic SurgeryWright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, OH

Emily Marre - Internal MedicineUniversity of Washington Affiliated Hospitals, WA

Megan Middleton - Internal MedicineRush University Medical Center, IL

Teona Munteanu - NeurologyRush University Medical Center, IL

Ricky Patel - Interventional RadiologyRush University Medical Center, IL

Zachary Michael Rambo - Emergency MedicineUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine - Peoria, IL

Rachel Freedman Reed - General SurgeryEmory University School of Medicine, GA

Freya Shroff - PediatricsUniversity of Nevada - Las Vegas School of Medicine, NV

Mary Smith - Obstetrics-GynecologyWestern Pennsylvania Hospital, PA

Eric Carl Swanson - Pediatrics/Psychiatry/ Child PsychiatryIndiana University School of Medicine, IN

Steven Tran - Physical Medicine and RehabilitationUniversity of Central Floria College of Medicine, FL


Alameda Health Systems, Highland Hospital, CA

Alvin Trieu - General SurgeryUniversity of Illinois at Chicago/Metro Group Hospitals, IL

Kelly Walters - PediatricsUC San Francisco, CA

Charles Ward II - AnesthesiologyIcahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai, NY

Alexa Zajecka - General SurgeryUniversity of Texas - Tyler, TX

Abdel-Rahman Zakieh - Internal MedicineAdvocate Health Care - Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, IL

Patricia Elena Ziegler - Internal MedicineRush University Medical Center, IL

CLINICAL NUTRITION

Kevin Ray Campbell

Catherine A. Pimentel Hernández

Frances Y. Rodriguez

NUTRITION EDUCATION

Ellen Feiden

Deletra Harmon

Allison Ann Hibbard

Emily Marie Meier

Amanda N. Sheaffer


COLLEGEOF PHARMACY

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COLLEGE OF PHARMACY | CANDIDATES FOR DEGREE

DOCTOR OF PHARMACY

Jacqueline Josefina Aguilar

Diana Nazareth Aguirre

Asadullah Ahmadi

Jacquelyne Anyasi

Mautez Arman

Shayda Marie Ashraf

Coral Tanzey Buchaklian

Brisilda Bylykbashi

Albert Sangwoo Cho

Benjamin Hyun Sun Chong

Belal Dakroub

Betty Derza

Rachel Didion

Philip Duca

Lauren G. Fields

Paul Fitzpatrick

Bridget Elizabeth Fleming

Rebecca E. Ham

Mickey Hathuc

Ilham Jamal

Joslyn Mary Jose

Hena Kahrimanovic

Krzysztof Tadeusz Kloc

Joanna Iwona Koc

Kristina Marie Laurente

Amber Nicole Lucas-Hudson

Ricky Mahajan

Donta K. Mcintosh

Kate Alexandra Meyer

Alan N. Nguyen

Nancy Tran Nguyen

José Antonio Ortiz

Krista T. Paplaczyk

Nailah Parks-Salawu

Josha Patel

Hieu Phan

Angelina Rose Raimonde

Priyanka D. Reddy

Kiriakos Ruci

Yelena Sahakian

Biondina Saipi

Zainab Sandozi

Monica Sargool

Ninazandra Nazareno Schnabel

Jayna Sharma

Sarah Karlene Singer

Todd J. Smith

Aneike Nicole Spence

Abdul Adnan Syed

Olutosin Bridgette Teniola

Lisa Tran

Ernesto Alfredo Vargas

Allison Kristine Waldvogel

Katelyn A. Wees

Katelyn Noelle Wisinski

Sitwat-e-Zainab


S PE C I A L P R E S E N TAT I O N S

SCHOOL OF GRADUATE AND POSTDOCTORAL STUDIES

Feras AltwalPresented by: Tina Khoury, DDMMentor from profession

COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Jose D. Belandres IIIPresented by: Veena Venturina-Belandres, MDFaculty/administration family member

Parker Rede GaudioPresented by: Mark Gaudio, MDMentor from profession

Vanessa Rene’e Knox-HarrisPresented by: Lisa Michener, PharmD, MSMentor from profession

Kaitlyn Suzanne KonowitzPresented by: Howard S. Konowitz, MD ’82 Alumni family member

Abby LopataPresented by: Erica L. Klein, MD ’15Alumni family member

Ava MashoufPresented by: Amin Mashouf, MS ’13Alumni family member

Prianca PatelPresented by: Hema PatelMentor from profession

Paul J. SullivanPresented by: Kavork Hagopian, DPTMentor from profession

DR. WILLIAM M. SCHOLL COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE

Peyton BakerPresented by: Brandon S. Baker, DPM ’15Alumni family member

Robert Charles Barton IIPresented by: Annabelle Dookie, DPMMentor from profession

Roberto CanevaPresented by: Daryl S. Caneva, DPM ’88, and Reno G. Caneva, DPM ’59Alumni family members

Amer Sajid HosainPresented by: Sajid Hosain, MDMentor from profession

Mohammad Raza KhanPresented by: M. Sarfaraz Khan, MDMentor from profession

Chelsae Lynn MayPresented by: Mark Grumet, DCMentor from profession

Asad SohailPresented by: Anila Sohail, MBBSMentor from profession

Jascha O. TeibelPresented by: Jeffrey L. Teibel, DPM ’90 Alumni family member


Sana AliPresented by: Rubina Qamar, MDMentor from profession

Alexandria AlverdyPresented by: John Alverdy, MDMentor from profession

Asha AsthanaPresented by: Sanjay Asthana, MDMentor from profession

John Daniel AttonitoPresented by: Ariel Katz, MDMentor from profession

Wali BadarPresented by: Jeffrey A. Leef, MD ’86 Mentor from profession

Natalie Marie BalfePresented by: May Soliz, MDMentor from profession

S PE C I A L P R E S E N TAT I O N S

Anish BhandariPresented by: Ajay Bhandari, MD ’17 Alumni family member

Sabina Irene CashinPresented by: Kamil M. Matejewski, MD ’19Alumni family member

Chrisoula CheronisPresented by: John G. Cheronis, MD, PhDMentor from profession

Humdoon Latif ChoudhryPresented by: Faiza Choudhry, DOMentor from profession

Zachary Carpenter GreenPresented by: Scott M. Green, MD ’80 Alumni family member

Kerrilyn T. HewellPresented by: Charles Hewell, MDMentor from profession

Tyler Mathew KaplanPresented by: Bruce H. Kaplan, MDFaculty/administration family member

Farah KhanPresented by: Sabah Khan, MDMentor from profession

Stephanie Miles Presented by: Fred Richardson, MDMentor from profession

Vanessa MonroigPresented by: Gisela Diaz-Monroig, MDMentor from profession

Timothy Thanh NguyenPresented by: Henry A. San German, MDMentor from profession

Leila Nicole PattersonPresented by: Fred Richardson, MDMentor from profession

Zara Fatima QuaderPresented by: Zafar Quader, MDMentor from profession

Rachel ReedPresented by: Rob Reed, MDMentor from profession

Vanessa Soraya RosePresented by: De’Shauris Bradford, MD ’15Mentor from profession

Noor Anne S. SyedPresented by: Nida Hussain, MDMentor from profession

Maia WinkelPresented by: Daniel Winkel, MDMentor from profession

Patricia Elena Ziegler Presented by: Luis David Sumoza, MDMentor from profession

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

Angelina Rose RaimondePresented by: Eris Tollkuci, PharmD, BCOPMentor from profession

Olutosin Bridgette TeniolaPresented by: Kolawole Akinduro, MDMentor from profession

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science continues its tradition of allowing graduates to identify significant mentors to present them as a candidate for degree during the commencement ceremony. These mentors are faculty or alumni family members or mentors from the profession.

Today, we welcome the presenters listed here.


H O N O R A RY D E G R E E R E C I P I E N T

MICHAEL R. BLEICH, PhD, RN, FNAP, FAAN Rosalind Franklin University Honorary Degree Recipient, 2020

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A recognized scholar and thought leader, Dr. Bleich has held numerous clinical, academic,

service and association leadership positions. He is nationally and internationally renowned

for his expertise on nursing and healthcare trends, health systems and policy development,

leadership and curricular innovation. Dr. Bleich launched NursDynamics, LLC, a leadership

and workforce development consultancy, in 2016 and serves as its president and CEO. He is

a senior professor and director of the Langston Center for Innovation in Quality and Safety

at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Nursing.

Prior to joining VCU, Dr. Bleich served as president and dean of the Goldfarb School of

Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College in St. Louis, MO. He was also dean and vice provost for

interprofessional education at Oregon Health & Science University; associate dean and

chair of health policy and management at the University of Kansas School of Medicine;

and chair of nursing at Mount Senario College in Wisconsin. Dr. Bleich has also served as

CEO for KU HealthPartners; chief nursing officer (CNO) and vice president for patient care

services and chief accreditation officer for Health Midwest in Kansas; and CNO for Bryan

Memorial Hospital in Nebraska and Saint Mary’s Medical Center in Wisconsin.

In 2010, Dr. Bleich served as one of five nurses who contributed to the seminal report “The

Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health,” issued through the Institute of Medicine

(IOM) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. His contributions to this report earned him

the MacArthur Award from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. He is also an

inductee of the American Academy of Nursing and the National Academies of Practice.

As a clinician, Dr. Bleich has worked in long-term care with individuals with developmental

disabilities and chronic mental health disorders. He also worked in acute care and emergency

settings, caring for orthopedic and neurosurgical patients.

Dr. Bleich earned his BSN degree from Milton College in Wisconsin, his MPH in nursing

and patient care administration from the University of Minnesota, and a PhD in human

resource development from the University of Nebraska. He completed formal fellowships

from the Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Fellows program, the Wharton School at

the University of Pennsylvania and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

AN HONORARY DEGREE, DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS,

IS CONFERRED UPON MICHAEL BLEICH, PhD, RN, FOR

HIS DISTINGUISHED CAREER IN ACADEMIC AND HEALTH

SYSTEM LEADERSHIP, HIS EXPERTISE IN NURSING AND

HEALTHCARE POLICY, AND FOR HIS ACHIEVEMENTS IN

RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP.

ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF

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AWARD RECIPIENTS


ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND SCIENCE | AWARD RECIPIENTS


DEAN’S AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN RESEARCHThe School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies recognizes

students for excellence in original research that advances our

understanding of nature and the human condition.

Theodore Vincent Peterson, PhD ’20


KRISZTA SZABO SCHOLARSHIP AWARDThe Kriszta Szabo Scholarship Award is given to the psychology student(s) who make a contribution to issues of cultural diversity and sensitivity.

Erin Kaseda, MS ’20

CHRISTINE LOURO, MS ’92 AWARDThe Christine Louro, MS ’92 Award was established in 1997 to recognize the graduate who most highly reflects dedication and competence in both the science and practice of psychology.

Laura Lynn Aylward, PhD ’20

THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS DEAN’S AWARD FOR RESEARCHThe College of Health Professions Dean’s Award for Research is presented to a student with an outstanding research project within their program.

John R. Anderson, PhD ’20

PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH BY A DOCTORAL STUDENTThe Psychology Department Award for Excellence in Research by a Doctoral Student is presented to a student for his/her achievement in research.

Milena Gotra, MS ’20

PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH BY A MASTER OF SCIENCE STUDENTThe Psychology Department Award for Excellence in Research by a Master of Science Student is presented to a student for his/her achievement in research.

Marianne Chirica, MS ’21

THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS DEAN’S AWARD FOR SCHOLARSHIPThe College of Health Professions Dean’s Award for Scholarship is presented to the student(s) in each respective program listed with the highest grade point average.

Psychology MS

Chris E. Nora, MS ’20

Psychology PhD

John R. Anderson, PhD ’20

Physical Therapy

Kelly Kathryn Clinger, DPT ’20

Sara Heunisch, DPT ’20

Joshua J. Knitter, DPT ’20

Carson N. Soch, DPT ’20

Jessica M. Torres, DPT ’20

Nolan Matthew Witry, DPT ’20

Physician Assistant

Troy R. Smith, MS ’20

Meghan Urquhart, MS ’20

Kelly Jihae Yoo, MS ’20

Pathologists’ Assistant

Zahira Jadavji, MS ’20

Health Administration

Hendrik Ryan L. Tan, DPM ’20, MS ’20

Nurse Anesthesia

Lauren Day, DNP ’20

Samantha A. Magyar, DNP ’20

Alexander Reinhardt Rosc, DNP ’20

LEE ANN MYERS, MS ’99, PA-C MEMORIAL AWARDThe Lee Ann Myers, MS ’99, PA–C Memorial Award was established by the family and friends of a 1999 graduate of the Physician Assistant program who died in 2001. The recipient is an individual who has chosen this profession as a second career.

Ryan Jordan Minier, MS ’20

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KARI ANNE GUSTAFSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPThis award has been established in memory of Kari Anne Gustafson to honor a second-year entry-level DPT student who is “living the dream.” This student must demonstrate the characteristics of a true desire to become an excellent physical therapist, a positive attitude at all times, and maintain a balanced professional and personal life.

Sara Stankoskey, DPT ’21

THE VIRGINIA C. DANIEL, MA, RPT PHYSICAL THERAPY AWARDThe Virginia C. Daniel, MA, RPT Physical Therapy Award is named after the founding chair of the Department of Physical Therapy. The scholarship is a monetary award presented to two students in the Physical Therapy program, based upon scholarship, university service and financial need.

Timothy Furland, DPT ’22

Briana Zabierek, DPT ’21

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL THERAPY POST-PROFESSIONAL DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY AWARD FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND LEADERSHIPThe Department of Physical Therapy Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy Award is presented to a graduating student for outstanding performance in the Post-Professional Physical Therapy program.

Susan Elizabeth Davis, DPT ’20

OSVALDO L. RUBINSTEIN, MD MEMORIAL EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE AWARDThe award will be presented to a second-year Pathologists’ Assistant student who exhibits leadership qualities that encourage service to the community and demonstrates commitment to anatomic pathology.

Jamie Leigh Solem, MS ’20

TARA PULLARA, MS ’09 MEMORIAL AWARDThe Tara Pullara, MS ’09 Memorial Award was established to honor a graduating Physician Assistant student who shows exceptional ability as a compassionate patient care provider. Tara Pullara was a 2009 graduate of the Physician Assistant program whose inspiring battle with cancer ended just prior to commencement, 2009.

Stephanie Munoz, MS ’20

THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS ISRAEL LIGHT, EdD LEADERSHIP AWARDThe College of Health Professions Israel Light, EdD Leadership Award is named after the first dean of the college and is presented to one graduating student for demonstration of exceptional leadership.

Jennifer Ann Goss, DPT ’20

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARDThe Biomedical Sciences Outstanding Student Award is presented to a student who demonstrates excellence in professionalism, perseverance and humanism.

Reed A. Berlet, MS ’20

Jiyeon Park, MS ’20

HEALTH ADMINISTRATION OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARDThe Health Administration Outstanding Student Award is presented to a graduating student with the highest grade point average and exceptional leadership and professionalism.

Olivia Mariah Livingston, MS ’20

HEALTH ADMINISTRATION OUTSTANDING DUAL DEGREE STUDENT AWARDThe Health Administration Outstanding Dual Degree Student Award is presented to an exceptional graduating student from the Health Administration program who is also receiving a dual degree from the university.


ALICE MAGAW AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CLINICAL PRACTICEThe Alice Magaw Award for Outstanding Clinical Practice is presented to a Nurse Anesthesia graduate who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in clinical practice.

Doug Brickey, DNP ’20

IRA P. GUNN AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVOCACYThe Ira P. Gunn Award for Professional Advocacy is presented to the Nurse Anesthesia graduate who, through leadership and/or personal effort, has made a significant contribution to the preservation and advancement of the nurse anesthesia profession through legislative, legal and/or regulatory efforts.

Haile Erin FitzGerald, DNP ’20

JOHN F. GARDE AWARD FOR LEADERSHIPThe John F. Garde Award for Leadership is presented to the Nurse Anesthesia graduate who has demonstrated outstanding leadership.

Brian D. Nygard, DNP ’20



SISTER MARY BERNARD AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING FOCUSED CLINICAL ACHIEVEMENTThe Sister Mary Bernard Award for Outstanding Focused Clinical Achievement is presented to the Nurse Anesthesia graduate who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in a focused area of clinical practice.

Tanya Higgins, DNP ’20

AGATHA HODGINS OUTSTANDING STUDENT NURSE ANESTHETIST AWARDThe Agatha Hodgins Outstanding Student Nurse Anesthetist Award is presented to a graduating student for academic and clinical excellence in nurse anesthetist practice.

Erica Nicole Riley, DNP ’20

MICHAEL E. KORDECKI, PT ’83, DPT ’03, SCS, ATC EXCELLENCE IN ANATOMY AWARDThe Michael E. Kordecki, PT ’83, DPT ’03, SCS, ATC Excellence in Anatomy Award is presented to a third-year Doctor of Physical Therapy student who has demonstrated outstanding academic and laboratory performance, and passion for learning and teaching anatomy to others.

Timothy Ryan Lieser, DPT ’20

JON AND JANET VANIK, PT ’99 BENEVOLENCE AWARDThe Jon and Janet Vanik, PT ’99 Benevolence Award was established in memory of Jon and his mother, Janet, to honor a graduating College of Health Professions student who has demonstrated the qualities of professionalism, perseverance and humanism.

Jessilyn Gibas, DPT ’20

THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS CLINICAL EDUCATION AWARDThe College of Health Professions Clinical Education Award is presented to the graduating student in their respective programs for outstanding performance in the clinical training.

Psychology MS

Jessica Sampson, MS ’20

Psychology PhD

Emily Kalscheur, PhD ’20

Physical Therapy

Brooke Dennis, DPT ’20

Physician Assistant

John Benedict Joyce Pleasants, MS ’20

Pathologists’ Assistant

Anna R. Cameron, MS ’20

Nurse Anesthesia

Emily Beth Anderson, DNP ’20

THE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ACADEMIC PHYSICAL THERAPY (ACAPT) NATIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY STUDENT HONOR SOCIETY

Colby E. Bragdon

William P. Gaffigan III

Jennifer Ann Goss

Joshua J. Knitter

Timothy Ryan Lieser

Bridget Claire Mackey

Jessica L. Moshoginis

Michelle Presslak

Julia Elizabeth Thompson

Richard Vizcayno

UPSILON PHI DELTA HONOR SOCIETYThe RFU chapter is part of the national academic honor society for students in health administration in the United States. The organization was formed in 1965 to further the profession of health administration and the professional competence and dedication of its members. It is administered by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration. The name of the society is derived from the Greek words for “health”, “care” and “administration.” Its official colors are crimson red and cobalt blue, and its official flower is the rose.

Adel Abuzir

Irving L. Collier Jr.

Vanessa Rene’e Knox-Harris

Olivia Mariah Livingston

Ava Mashouf

Catherine Elise Kent McCutchen

Stephanie M. Mendoza

Laura Mohan

Marko Protic

Jonathon Reece

Hendrik Ryan L. Tan

Yvonne Joy Tanner


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AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE: TIMOTHY HOLBROOK MEMORIAL AWARD OF EXCELLENCEThe American College of Podiatric Medicine awards the Timothy Holbrook Award to a student chosen for academic and clinical excellence in orthopedics and medicine.

Melissa A. Foster, DPM ’20

PROFICIENCY IN PODIATRIC MEDICINE AWARDThe Proficiency in Podiatric Medicine Award is granted each year to a graduating student who demonstrates mastery in both medicine and podiatric medicine.

John Ellis Marshall IV, DPM ’20

HIGHEST PROFICIENCY IN SCHOLARSHIP AWARDThe Highest Proficiency in Scholarship Award is given to the graduating student(s) with the highest academic average throughout the four years of the program.

Tori L. Breitenbach, DPM ’20


Daniel Ryan, DPM ’20

Michael A. Savisky, DPM ’20

Scott D. Schleunes, DPM ’20

Ryan Jeffrey Stone, DPM ’20

PROFICIENCY IN BIOMECHANICS AND ORTHOPEDIC DISEASES AWARDThe Proficiency in Biomechanics and Orthopedic Diseases Award is given to a graduating student who demonstrates mastery in these fields.


DR. WILLIAM M. SCHOLL COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE CENTENNIAL IPMSA LEADERSHIP AWARDThe Centennial IPMSA Leadership Award was established by the Illinois Podiatric Medical Students’ Association to recognize two graduating students from the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine for their leadership on the Executive Council of the IPMSA.

Yvonne Elaine Baumrucker, DPM ’20

Scott D. Schleunes, DPM ’20

PHILIP J. GIANFORTUNE, DPM ’82 SERVICE AWARDThe Philip J. Gianfortune, DPM ’82 Service Award is awarded to a graduating student who has provided exemplary service, supporting a variety of activities and efforts of the college.

Angie L. Youssef Hernandez, DPM ’20

STUDENT MENTOR & EDUCATOR AWARD The Student Mentor & Educator Award recognizes a graduating student who has excelled in mentoring and assisting other students of the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine.


ROBERT L. BARON, DPM ’81 PROFICIENCY IN PODIATRIC RADIOLOGY AWARDThe Robert L. Baron, DPM ’81 Proficiency in Podiatric Radiology Award is given to a graduating student whose performance in podiatric radiology is most outstanding and who has demonstrated mastery in the field. This award is named after the long-standing former Chair of the Department of Radiology.


PROFICIENCY IN PODIATRIC SURGERY AWARDThe Proficiency in Podiatric Surgery Award is given to the graduating student with the highest academic performance in podiatric surgery courses, demonstrated knowledge of podiatric surgery, participation in the department’s educational activities and overall professional demeanor.


AMERICAN BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE GRADUATE MERIT AWARDThe American Board of Podiatric Medicine Graduate Merit Award is given to a student who exhibits high standards of professional conduct, academic achievement, ethics, and exhibits aptitude in podiatric medicine and podiatric orthopedics, which includes but is not limited to dermatology, biomechanics, sports medicine, and infectious disease.


SWANSON INDEPENDENT RESEARCH SCHOLARThis designation memorializes Walter C. Swanson, DPM ’26 and is presented to a graduating student in recognition of outstanding independent research.

Chloe F. Sakow, DPM ’20

JERRY D. BRANT, DPM ’62 LEADERSHIP AWARDThe Jerry D. Brant, DPM ’62 Leadership Award is given in recognition of outstanding leadership and contribution to the graduating class.




PI DELTA HONOR SOCIETYMembership in the Pi Delta Honor Society is extended to individuals who have distinguished themselves academically and in service to the profession.

Paz H. Abergel

Tori L. Breitenbach

Jennifer Joyce Busser

Ahmad G. Dabbouseh

Melissa A. Foster

Jonathan M.H. Friedman

Sofia Hossain

John Junil Kim

Tiffanie Liu

Aria Mansoori

John Ellis Marshall IV

Abshaar Narvel

Milan V. Patel

Daniel Ryan

Chloe F. Sakow

Michael A. Savisky

Scott D. Schleunes

Monte Jay Schmalhaus

Ryan Jeffrey Stone

Kelsey L. Surowiec

Hendrik Ryan L. Tan

Jascha O. Teibel

Jacob D. Tilsley

Jennifer Kingsley Young


RONALD M. REIFLER PRIMARY CARE AWARDThe Ron Reifler Primary Care Award is awarded to a graduate who will be continuing their career in primary care.

Bethlehem Atoma, MD ’20

JOHN J. SHEININ, MD, PHD, DSc RESEARCH AWARDThe John J. Sheinin, MD, PhD, DSc Research Award is presented for originality and creativity in a research project conducted while a medical student.

Rachyl Morgan Shanker, CMS 2021

MD WITH DISTINCTION IN RESEARCHThe MD with Distinction in Research Award is awarded to medical students who complete a substantial committee refereed research program during the course of their medical studies.

Humdoon Latif Choudhry, MD ’20

Natasha Scaria, CMS 2021

Rachyl Morgan Shanker, CMS 2021

Kelly Walters, MD ’20

MELVYN LEICHTLING, MD ’48 ONCOLOGY RESEARCH AWARDThe Melvyn Leichtling, MD ’48 Oncology Research Award was established in 1977 to give assistance to students who submit an outstanding research proposal related to the field of oncology.

Aisha Patel, CMS 2021

MARTIN GECHT, MD ’44 MEMORIAL AWARDThe Martin Gecht, MD ’44 Memorial Award honors Dr. Gecht’s love of the Chicago Medical School and commemorates his commitment to the community. The award recognizes student efforts in community service projects including development, leadership, assessment and inspiration of community projects.

Noor Anne S. Syed, MD ’20

THE CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL DEAN’S AWARD FOR SERVICE TO THE SCHOOLThe Chicago Medical School Dean’s Award for Service to the School was established in 1974 to give recognition to graduating students who have been active in school functions and have demonstrated a continuing interest in the future of the school.

Esther T. Banh, MD ’20

Mansi Katkar, MD ’20

Hunter Edward Launer, MD ’20

Neil Patel, MD ’20

Leila Nicole Patterson, MD ’20

Claire Ziemba Scott, MD ’20

Jillian Stariha, MD ’20

RONALD BANGASSER, MD ’75 MEMORIAL AWARDThe Ronald Bangasser, MD ’75 Memorial Award commemorates the commitment that Dr. Bangasser, CMS Class of 1975, had for organized medicine and service to his colleagues. The recipient of this award has demonstrated leadership in medical school, a training which will follow into his/her life in organized medicine.

Esther T. Banh, MD ’20


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EUGENE J. ROGERS, MD ’46 MEMORIAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATIONThe Eugene J. Rogers, MD ’46 Memorial Award for Excellence in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is awarded to a graduate who will be continuing their career in the specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Manraj Dhesi, MD ’20

USPHS EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH AWARDThe USPHS Excellence in Public Health Award is awarded to medical students who are involved in public health issues in their community, as well as to increase awareness of the Public Health Service and its mission to protect, promote and advance the health and safety of our nation.

Emily Root, CMS 2021

SENIOR INDEPENDENT PROJECT AWARDThe Chicago Medical School offers students the option of participating in a Senior Independent Project, which can be based on an individual student’s interest. Each student works with a faculty advisor throughout the process who evaluates their progress. These students are being recognized for their outstanding efforts on their senior independent project.

Alexandria Alverdy, MD ’20

Shayna R. Levine, MS ’20

NUTRITION IN CLINICAL SCIENCES AWARDThe Nutrition in Clinical Sciences Award is presented to the graduating student with the most outstanding performance in the degree track.

Kristi Kline, MS ’19

ALPHA OMEGA ALPHAAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, a professional medical organization, recognizes and advocates for excellence in scholarship and the highest ideals in the profession of medicine. Their values include honesty, honorable conduct, morality, virtue, unselfishness, ethical ideals, dedication to serving others and leadership.

Natalie Jeanne Buslach

Deven Michael Carroll

Chrisoula Cheronis

Marie Louise Cumigad

Charlotte Valerie Formeller

Kelly Waltersenter Green

Zachary Green

Tyler Mathew Kaplan

Joshua Kogan

Kate Kuppersmith

Alexander M. Levy

Emily Marré

Megan Middleton

Abigail Nelezen

Jade Nguyen

Richard Salvatore Peluso

Ilana Beila Primack Quinlan

Rachel Freedman Reed

Lauren Marie Schultz

Claire Ziemba Scott

Stephanie Men Wang

Ellen Grace Wright

Eric Jiaming Zhang

GOLD HUMANISM HONOR SOCIETYThe Chicago Medical School Chapter of the Gold Humanism in Medicine Honor Society for the Class of 2020 is listed below. Students were inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society at the annual recognition luncheon and are recognized for their commitment, competence and compassion.

Bethlehem Atoma

Riya D. Bhavsar

Chrisoula Cheronis

Oliver Çagatay Drewry

Charlotte Valerie Formeller

Anton Garazha

Sarah Guistolisi

Chelsea Karson

Douglas Klein

Shayna R. Levine

Abigail Nelezen

Timothy Thanh Nguyen

Leila Nicole Patterson

Richard Salvatore Peluso

Amber Fearon Plant

Zara Fatima Quader

Andre Esteban Reynoso Quihuis

Ilana Beila Primack Quinlan

Rachel Freedman Reed

Jillian Stariha

Noor Anne S. Syed

Sean Tubridy

Kelly Walters

Stephanie Men Wang

Maia Winkel

Elizabeth Zharovsky



COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN RESEARCH AWARDThe College of Pharmacy Outstanding Achievement in Research Award recognizes a College of Pharmacy student who exemplifies the college’s research mission and demonstrates excellence in this area.

Yelena Sahakian, PharmD ’20

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARDThe College of Pharmacy Outstanding Student Award recognizes a student who has demonstrated excellence in their academics, leadership and professionalism during all four years at the university and has made a lasting impression on the faculty, students and staff.

Krista Paplaczyk, PharmD ’20

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDThe College of Pharmacy Achievement Award, sponsored by Lilly, is presented to the College of Pharmacy student with the highest overall GPA within the school.

Coral Tanzey Buchaklian, PharmD ’20

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY EXCELLENCE IN INTERPROFESSIONALISM AWARDThe College of Pharmacy Excellence in Interprofessionalism Award is given to a student with outstanding achievement in interprofessional leadership.

Sarah Karlene Singer, PharmD ’20

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AMBULATORY CARE PHARMACY PRACTICE AWARDThe College of Pharmacy Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Practice Award recognizes a student who demonstrates academic excellence on an ambulatory care APPE, and a strong commitment to outpatient pharmacy practice.

Todd J. Smith, PharmD ’20

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY EXCELLENCE IN PHARMACY AWARDThe College of Pharmacy Excellence in Pharmacy Award, sponsored by Mylan, recognizes a graduate with strong academic performance with high personal motivation and a unique ability to communicate drug information.

Angelina Rose Raimonde, PharmD ’20

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY COMMUNITY PHARMACY PRACTICE AWARDThe College of Pharmacy Community Pharmacy Practice Award recognizes a student who demonstrates academic excellence on a community APPE, and a strong commitment to community pharmacy practice.

Rachel Didion, PharmD ’20

DEAN’S AWARD FOR SERVICE TO THE COLLEGEThe Dean’s Award for Service to the College is awarded to a College of Pharmacy student who has provided outstanding service to the college.

Belal Dakroub, PharmD ’20

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY HOSPITAL PHARMACY PRACTICE AWARDThe College of Pharmacy Hospital Pharmacy Practice Award recognizes a student who demonstrates academic excellence on a hospital APPE, and strong commitment to hospital pharmacy practice.

Angelina Rose Raimonde, PharmD ’20

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY DIVERSITY AWARDThe College of Pharmacy Diversity Award, sponsored by Walgreens, recognizes a student with significant contributions to the diversity of the college and their community.

Shayda Marie Ashraf, PharmD ’20

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY VOLUNTEER AWARDThe College of Pharmacy Volunteer Award is presented to students who go above and beyond by participating in university, community and college events.

Bridget Elizabeth Fleming, PharmD ’20

Jayna Sharma, PharmD ’20

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY LEADERSHIP AWARDThe College of Pharmacy Leadership Award recognizes students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership style and skills.

Allison Kristine Waldvogel, PharmD ’20

Katelyn A. Wees, PharmD ’20

USPHS EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH PHARMACY PRACTICE AWARDThe recipient for this award is selected by the United States Public Health Service to recognize the student’s contributions to public health pharmacy practice.

Todd J. Smith, PharmD ’20

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY STUDENT MENTOR AND EDUCATOR AWARDThe Student Mentor and Educator Award recognizes a College of Pharmacy student who has excelled in mentoring and assisting other students.

Coral Tanzey Buchaklian, PharmD ’20

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNICATION AND COUNSELING AWARDThe College of Pharmacy Excellence in Communication and Counseling Award recognizes a student with outstanding patient communication skills illustrated by performance in patient counseling and patient care activities.

Krista T. Paplaczyk, PharmD ’20


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COLLEGE OF PHARMACY ACUTE CARE PHARMACY PRACTICE AWARDThe College of Pharmacy Acute Care Pharmacy Practice Award recognizes a student who demonstrates academic excellence on an acute care APPE, and strong commitment to inpatient pharmacy practice.

Sarah Karlene Singer, PharmD ’20

PHI LAMBDA SIGMA CHAPTERThe purpose of Phi Lambda Sigma, also known as the national Pharmacy Leadership Society, is to promote the development of leadership qualities, especially among student pharmacists. By peer recognition, the Society encourages participation in all pharmacy activities and instills and enhances self-confidence, encourages the less active student to a more active role, and promotes greater effort toward the advancement of pharmacy. No greater honor can be bestowed upon an individual than to be recognized as a leader by one’s peers.

Krista T. Paplaczyk



Katelyn A. Wees

RHO CHI CHAPTERThe Rho Chi Society seeks to advance pharmacy through intellectual leadership. As the academic honor society in pharmacy, the Rho Chi Society encourages and recognizes intellectual achievement, stimulates critical inquiry to advance pharmacy, contributes to the development of intellectual leaders, promotes the highest ethical standards and fosters collaboration.

Paul Fitzpatrick

Ilham Jamal

Joslyn Mary Jose

Ricky Mahajan

Kate Alexandra Meyer

Krista T. Paplaczyk

Angelina Rose Raimonde

Yelena Sahakian

Biondina Saipi


Todd J. Smith





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OATH OF G E NE VA

As a member of a healthcare profession:

I solemnly pledge to dedicate my life to the service of humanity;

The health and well-being of my patient will be my first consideration;

I will respect the autonomy and dignity of my patient;

I will maintain the utmost respect for human life;

I will not permit considerations of age, disease or disability, creed,

ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, nationality, political affiliation,

race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status or any other factor

to intervene between my duty and my patient;

I will respect the secrets that are confided in me,

even after the patient has died;

I will practice my profession with conscience and dignity

and in accordance with good practice;

I will foster the honor and noble traditions of my profession;

I will give to my teachers, colleagues, and students the respect

and gratitude that is their due;

I will share my knowledge for the benefit of the patient

and the advancement of healthcare;

I will attend to my own health, well-being, and abilities in order

to provide care of the highest standard;

I will not use my knowledge to violate human rights and

civil liberties, even under threat;

I make these promises solemnly, freely, and upon my honor.

Modified from the 2017 World Medical Association Declaration of Geneva



CONGRATULATIONS, ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY

CLASS OF 2020



COLLEGE OF PHARMACY



ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

ROBERT CHARLES BARTON II

SEEMA BHATIA

SANDRA BRUCE

SHAUNDRA CLAY

ALLAN COHEN

ELIZABETH COULSON

JEFFREY DAMASCHKE

MICHAEL C. FOLTZ

ROSALIND FRANKLIN

JOHN GRADY

ELDER GRANGER

CHERYL KRAFF-COOPER

SYLVIA MANNING

KAREN MILLER

THOMAS G. MOORE

JUDITH POTASHKIN

WENDY RHEAULT

LEE SACKS

PAMELA SCHOLL

CAREY B. STROM

MANUEL VON SCHULENBURG

ALAN WEINSTEIN

GAIL WARDEN Trustee Emeritus

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