Dr. Ingida Asfaw Honored

NOVEMBER 2013
Inside this issue:
Dr. Ingida
Asfaw
Honored
1-2
Dr. Robert
Wilson and
Dr. Alan
Silbergleit
Honored
3
Grand Rounds
at Henry Ford
Macomb
3
ACS Clinical
Congress
4-9
Our 2008
Graduates
10-11
8th Annual
Research and
Alumni Day
11-12
WSUSOM
2014 Alumni
Day
13
Jason Bodzin
Update
13
WSSS Dues
Notice 2013
14
WSU Monthly
Conferences
15
WSSS
16-17
November 11
Dr. Ingida Asfaw Honored
Each year, the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Board of Governors presents an award for Surgical Volunteerism and the Humanitarian Award at the
Annual Congress of the ACS. The committee, which forwards the recommendations to the Board of Governors, is faced with a difficult task, since there
are many surgeons within the College that are giving back to the underprivileged citizens throughout the world. Any surgeon who ends up receiving
one of these awards has made an extraordinary commitment to give back to
his/her fellow human beings.
This year, the Surgical Volunteerism Award was presented to Dr. Ingida
Asfaw (WSUGS/TS 1974/75) who has made a tremendous contribution to improving the healthcare in Ethiopia. Dr. Asfaw grew up in Ethiopia when, at
age 16, he had the opportunity to come to the United States for his education. After completing his medical school training at Indiana University, he
came to the WSU program for general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Following the completion of his cardiothoracic training (1975), he did a short
fellowship at the Texas Heart Institute in Houston and prepared to enter
practice. By this time, the political climate in Ethiopia had changed, so that
he was unable to make his contributions there for the next 28 years. Since
that time, Dr. Asfaw has provided tremendous support to the underprivileged
in Ethiopia by arranging and paying for travel to Michigan for care and by
providing onsite care during his frequent visits to Ethiopia. In 1999, Dr.
Asfaw founded the Ethiopian North American Health Professionals Association, a not-for-profit organization charged with improving access to quality
surgical and medical care in Ethiopia. Under his leadership, this organization
has had a far-reaching and lasting impact on the Ethiopian healthcare system, as the result of many initiatives designed to create a long-term benefit to
their healthcare system.
During the early part of this century, Dr. Asfaw and his team performed the
first open-heart surgery in Ethiopia, inserted cardiac pacers, and performed
the first laparoscopic cholecystectomy in that nation. The organization developed by Dr. Asfaw has conducted more than 40 missions to Ethiopia while
performing nearly 3000 operative procedures across all specialties.
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Dr. Ingida Asfaw Honored, cont.
This organization has been very instrumental in modernizing the Ethiopian medical and educational infrastructure; new advances include the presentation of the first telemedicine conference, the establishment of surgical skills laboratories at Addis Ababa and Gandar Universities, development of an emergency medicine residency training program, and creation of
first responders/allied health education at Addis Ababa University and Saint Paul’s General
Hospital. They also have arranged for the procurement of a rescue ambulance. In 2004, this
organization, founded by Dr. Asfaw collaborated with the Christian Children’s Fund of Canada to establish a community centered holistic HIV care program and implemented the first
free major antiretroviral drug treatment program in Ethiopia. This has become a “best practice” and an outreach program for orphans with HIV. This organization was created in cooperation with one of the local grass-root organizations. They have partnered with the Clinton
Foundation to create a pediatric HIV wing at ALERT Hospital and Addis Ababa in 2006 and
they broke ground on their Maternal Child Health Center in Hawassa in 2011. This facility
became recognized as a primary level hospital managing high-risk births and complex medical/surgical challenges.
Numerous Ethiopian physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals have been trained
through this program. Besides educational programs, this training includes the participation
in travelling fellowships and observational programs in North America and Europe. This program continues to provide oversight in other health care initiatives in cooperation with Ethiopian health care officials while transferring much of the administrative work and control to
the local health care officials.
Dr. Asfaw has also been recognized with the Volvo for Life Award in 2006, has received
commendation from the city of Detroit, and has received many other awards for his humanitarian efforts in both North America and Ethiopia. Amidst all of these humanitarian activities, Dr. Asfaw continues to be a busy cardiothoracic surgeon at the St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Trinity Health Center in Pontiac as well as a clinical associate professor of surgery at
WSU. Our hats go off to Dr. Asfaw.
Dr. Asfaw (second from left) with his nurses and first
patients at the newly opened, state-of-the-art Maternal
Child Health Care Center in Hawassa, Ethiopia in 2011
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Dr. Robert F. Wilson and
Dr. Alan Silbergleit are Honored
The WSUSOM, each year, honors one of their own as a recipient
of the Trailblazer Award or the Distinguished Service Award. The
October issue of the monthly email report summarizes Dean Valerie
Parisi’s comments in presenting to Dr. Robert Wilson (WSUGS/TS
1963/65) the Trailblazer Award and to Dr. Alan Silbergleit
(WSUGS/TS 1960/65) the Distinguished Service Award. As indicated in the September issue, Dr. Wilson has been a national and international leader because of his seminal studies in patients with severe sepsis. He
was one of the early physicians to identify the true pathophysiology of severe sepsis.
His early findings have led to multiple studies, which have duplicated his earlier publications.
Dr. Robert Wilson, receives the 2013 WSUSOM
Trailblazer Award from Dean Valerie Parisi, along
with President M. Roy Wilson (left) and Governor
Gary Pollard (right) Vice-Chair, WSU Board of
Governors
Dr. Alan Silbergleit, receives 2013 WSUSOM Distinguished Service Award from Dean Valerie Parisi, along
with President M. Roy Wilson (left) and Governor Gary
Pollard (right) Vice-Chair, WSU Board of Governors
Dr. Silbergleit has been recognized for his tremendous leadership in education at the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital and in multiple
organizations in Michigan where he has received numerous honors. Our hats go off to Dr. Wilson and to Dr. Silbergleit.
Dr. Harold Gallick Leads the Grand Rounds
at the Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
Dr. Harold Gallick (WSU/GS/TS 1982/87/88) is the
chief of surgery at the Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
and is responsible for their educational program. Dr.
Gallick invited Dr. Charlie Lucas (WSU/GS 1962/67)
to present Grand Round entitled, “Hemorrhagic
Shock: Searching for Solutions.” Dr. Gallick has been
a long-time supporter of WSU, has served on the
Alumni Association Board of Governors, and continues to support the Wayne State Surgical Society. Following the presentation, four old-timers got together
to reminisce about their training.
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(Left to right) Dr. Harold Gallick, Dr. Charlie Lucas, Dr. Michael Noorily
(WSU/GS 1992/99) and Dr. John Lim (WSUGS 2000)
NOVEMBER 2013
2013 American College of Surgeons
Clinical Congress Meeting
The annual meeting of the American College of Surgeons took place this year in Washington DC. Many of
the extended WSU surgical clan attended this meeting and then joined the annual WSU Department of Surgery reunion, which took place on Tuesday evening, October 8. There were many old residents from all over
the country who reminisced with their colleagues and paid tribute to their host, Dr. Donald Weaver (WSUGS
1979), the current chair of the department of surgery.
One of the activities of the Wayne State Surgical Society (WSSS) is to cover expenses for the senior surgical
residents to go to this outstanding education meeting. The appreciation for this gesture is expressed below by
our senior surgical residents.
Dr. James Tseng
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) was launched in May 1913, and this year it celebrates its 100th anniversary. I, along with my fellow residents, am grateful to the WSSS for
its assistance in funding this opportunity to further our education as well as our historical perspective. While the Clinical Congress has always been a forum for new advancements in
clinical understanding and surgical technology, this year’s Congress was notable in celebrating the achievements of its members over the last century and providing a glimpse of past advancements that form the cornerstones of current surgical practice and education. As a young
surgeon, it’s easy to lose sight of how far we’ve come as a medical specialty. We are on the Dr. James Tseng
(WSUGS 2014)
threshold of a new frontier—as a new and changing health care system goes into effect, as
more quality measures become implemented, and collaboration becomes the norm. The ACS mission serves
as inspiration for our future careers: “To improve the quality of care for patients by setting high standards for
surgical education and practice.” I thank the WSSS again for their support.
Dr. Kartheek Nagappala
I feel very privileged to have been able to attend this year’s ACS conference. The entire
experience of being in our nation’s capital (although most of it was shut down) to attend such
an event was quite special indeed.
Being in the presence of veritable royalty in the world of surgery was quite awe-inspiring. I
attended several sessions, including one on tough trauma cases, evolving management of severe acute pancreatitis, and acute care surgery. I especially enjoyed the Scudder Oration delivered this year by Dr. Maier.
Dr. Kartheek Nagappala
(WSUGS 2014)
All of the available technology displayed at the ACT was quite fascinating. The conference
provided the unique opportunity to meet many leaders in the field of surgery and the ability to
interact with them. It was a very humbling yet stimulating experience, the memories of which will last for
years to come.
I would like to thank the WSSS for providing this year’s graduating residents the opportunity to attend such
a special conference, marking 100 years of the existence of the ACS.
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2013 American College of Surgeons
Clinical Congress Meeting
Dr. Cristiano Alpendre
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) 100th Annual Clinical Congress in Washington,
DC this year was a very unique event. It gathered an impressive number of surgeons from all
around the world. The most challenging part was deciding which educational program to attend and what to learn about. The reason behind this was that the Clinical Congress featured
so many outstanding, high-quality, educational opportunities that sparked my interest, all
happening at the same time.
Cristiano Alpendre
I felt privileged to be able to attend this remarkable event at this crucial stage of my devel- Dr. (WSUGS
2014)
oping career. All the educational presentations and discussion panels were presented by the
top leaders in their fields and featured up-to-date information and research. Attending these presentations was
extremely beneficial and will lead to my optimal surgical patient care.
Furthermore, I was impressed to find that there are various committees, that make up the ACS and, with
that, many opportunities to get involved at any phase of my profession.
One of the highlights of the meeting was the Scudder Oration on Trauma presented by the enthusiastic Dr.
Ronald V. Maier. This lecture is in honor of Dr. Charles Locke Scudder, a founding member of the College
and a major contributor to the surgery of trauma.
In addition to the great educational value, the Clinical Congress is an excellent medium for networking. I
was able to reconnect with a few Brazilian surgeons who I had not seen in years.
Overall, the ACS Clinical Congress was a remarkable experience and one that I am looking forward to attending in years to come.
Dr. Alexander Stoffan
Thanks to the generosity of the WSSS, I found the experience at the College meeting fantastic. I was amazed at the number of clinically applicable and interesting lectures happening, often at the same time. I learned at the Scudder Oration all of the amazing things that
happen to the body during the response to trauma. I heard many interesting basic science
presentations related to pediatric surgery and connect with many attendings who I hope to be
interviewing with in the near future. I listened to a fantastic group of presentations related to
challenges facing the critical care surgeon, including ARDS and renal failure. I also enjoyed
seeing the presentations from the sponsors related to new technology, especially 3-D laparoscopy and the DaVinci robot presentations. I am forever indebted to the Wayne State Surgical
Society.
Dr. Alexander Stoffan
(WSUGS 2014)
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2013 American College of Surgeons
Clinical Congress Meeting
Dr. Terra Pearson
My time at the American College of Surgeons 2013 Clinical Congress meeting was a very educational experience. I attended very informative lectures that ranged from diverticulitis to intestinal failure. Listening to the experience of surgeons who have changed the world through
international medicine truly inspired me. It made me excited for future opportunities to participate in mission trips. There was one lecture in particular that I will take throughout the rest of
my life. It was on having a work life balance while being a successful surgeon. Making time
for life outside of the hospital is the key to ensuring mental as well as physical health while decreasing burnout. I really do count it as a privilege to have attended the Congress meeting and
I look forward to future meetings.
Dr. Terra Pearson
(WSUGS 2014)
Dr. Frederick Jaeklein
The Clinical Congress was an excellent experience at both a professional and a personal
level. The lectures were extremely well put together and the venue fit our needs perfectly.
The topics of the lectures were focused on a variety of issues that the current general surgeon
will face in practice. An example of this was the diverticulitis lecture; it provided a detailed
history of past research, which then blended into today’s current practices. Our time outside
the lecture was also well spent. Visiting and networking with “our” old senior residents was
not only heartwarming but educational. I will certainly continue to participate in both the
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REPORTS FROM OUR 2008 GRADUATES
This section is designed to let the extended surgical clan know the current status of those residents who finished our program in June of 2008.
Dr. Kellie McFarlin
After graduation, I completed the Advanced Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery
fellowship at the University of South Florida/Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, Florida. Although it was nice driving to work with sunshine and palm trees, I could never get used to the geckos and tiny tree frogs that would enter my apartment unannounced. So I returned home to Detroit to start practice at Henry Ford Hospital in 2009. I am busy there teaching residents and
WSU medical students. I participate in our local DSA and nationally on committees for SAGES
and ACS.
Dr. Kellie McFarlin
(WSUGS 2008)
Once a month, we try to have a “Women’s Business Meeting” at Union Street with most of the other local
Wayne Staters (Drs. Keiva Bland, Heather Dolman, Lydia Donoghue, and Erin Field).
My newest pastime is restoring my 1926 French Chateau styled home (I’m neighbors with Dr. Lucas and Dr.
Barnwell). Dr. Lucas featured my home in the December 2012 issue of the monthly email report. Below are
pictures of the before and after renovation of the kitchen featuring Pewabic tiles.
Before
After
After
Dr. Lydia Donoghue
Hard to believe it’s been five years!
After finishing surgery residency, I spent two years in a pediatric surgery fellowship at Children’s Hospital of
Michigan; after completing the fellowship I stayed on staff. Currently, I’m keeping pretty busy in clinical practice at Children’s and was recently named the trauma director of our Level I trauma center. I also spend about
20% of my time in our practice at the Toledo’s Children’s Hospital in that state down south.
Outside of the hospital, I’m trying to make the world a little bit better. On the local front, I’m contributing
to the revitalization of Detroit by working on (and paying crazy property taxes on) my 107-year-old home near
the Boston Edison District. I have become quite adept at painting, moderately adequate at minor electrical
work, and expert at calling repairmen.
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REPORTS FROM OUR 2008 GRADUATES
A little further from home, I have had the privilege of making several medical mission trips to Africa. This past September, I was in a rural clinic in Kenya with KenyaRelief.org. Our team consisted of doctors, nurses, and anesthetists from around
Southeastern Michigan; we saw several hundred patients and performed about 65
surgeries in three intense days of work. We had two operating rooms with two operLydia Donoghue
ating tables in each room; I particularly enjoyed repairing pediatric hernias (with a Dr.(WSUGS
2008)
simple high ligation of the sac, of course) while my general surgery compatriot and
classmate, Kellie McFarlin, labored at the next table repairing massive, decades-old hernias using
mesh. (The medical-industrial complex has gone global!!) We were able to do lots of “bread and
butter” cases which, while not “complex” by our Western standards, really makes a difference in
the lives of those individuals.
Note from the Editor: Next month, the editor, hopes to provide the five-year updates on Dr.
Robert Crawford, Dr. Lester Young, Dr. Gurmant Singh, and Dr. Soni Stake.
The 8th Annual Research and
Alumni Day
Each year the department, under the leadership of Dr. Donald Weaver (WSUGS 1979), has the Research and
Alumni Day. The honored guests for this year’s Research and Alumni Day were Dr. Herbert Chen, the Layton
Rikkers Chairman of General Surgery at the University of Wisconsin, Dr. Hubert Huebl (WSUGS/TS 1965/67),
a general and cardiothoracic surgeon who has been very helpful in the teaching of students and residents, and Dr.
David Fromm, the former professor and chairman of the WSU Department of Surgery. Dr. Huebl was honored
as the recipient of the WSU Alumnus of the Year. Dr. Chen was the visiting lecturer who delivered the Dr. Scott
Woods Endowed Lecture, which dealt with parathyroid disease. Dr. Scott Woods (WSUGS) was a long-term
supporter of the department of surgery and made many contributions before his death at the turn of the century.
Prior to the Alumni Day functions, a reception was held in order to honor Dr. Chen, Dr. Huebl, and Dr.
Fromm. This was held at the Gem Theater and allowed for many of the WSU clan members to pay their respects
to the honored guests.
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The 8th Annual Research and
Alumni Day
(Left to right): Dr. Robert Wilson (WSUGS/TS
1963/65), his bride, Jacqueline, and Dr. David Fromm,
former chairman of the department of surgery
Dr. Hugh Huebl (WSUGS/TS
1965/67) and his lovely bride,
Helen
Dr. Scott Gruber (left) discusses departmental events with the chairman of the
department of surgery, Dr. Donald Weaver
(WSUGS 1979)
Dr. Scott Gruber (left) and Dr. Herbert
Chen (right), visiting lecturer, Chief of
Surgery at the University of Wisconsin
Dr. David Gorski, Dr. Cristiano Alpendre (WSUGS 2014), and Dr. Ina
Lobeck (WSUGS 2016) are enjoying the Annual Research and Alumni Day
Jason and the Golden Fleece
Dr. Jason Bodzin returned to Hadasseh Hospital in Israel for his second injection of stem cells. Jason feels that he has stabilized
since his first injection and that the disease has not progressed. He is staying in a beautiful apartment not far from where Beth and
Noam live. Since the apartment has an elevator he doesn’t have to negotiate the steps any longer.
Jason has found something to keep him stimulated mentally. He is working for an insurance company reviewing hospital charges. This also helps him keep abreast of medical happenings.
Dr. Jason Bodzin
Since going back to Israel, Pearlena insists on having everyone over to their place for dinner, if Jason and Pearlena were invited to their places
previously. Jason has also had some of his old patients visit with them. He finds it very rewarding to see these cured patients in a nonmedical
environment. Jason misses his colleagues at the Harper University Hospital and in the WSU Department of Surgery. He especially misses the
Wednesday conferences since it is very inconvenient to get his van and wheelchair to a convenient place to park. Jason was always an important contributor to these Wednesday conferences. Jason is also very happy with the VA Hospital in the downtown DMC. His primary physician, who is the chief of family medicine, manages to get, from the VA , all of the reading that Jason needs. Dr. Bodzin is pleased that the government has the VA system working properly and he looks forward to having the new medical software working properly. He extends his best
wishes to all of his friends.
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WSUSOM RETURNING TO DETROIT
The WSUSOM is returning to Detroit in 2014 to
celebrate their annual Alumni Day. This will be the
first time that this annual event has occurred in our
great city since the beginning of the 21st century.
The meeting will begin with a scientific CME session,
which will be held at the new Mazurek Building next
to Scott Hall. Following a light breakfast, the scientific session begins at 8 a.m. and extends to the noon hour. The topics are currently being
selected and will include many up-to-date and innovative presentations covering all specialties.
Following a business meeting during the lunch hour in Scott Hall,
the evening function will occur at the Motor City Casino in downtown Detroit. Those from Southeast Michigan should plan on visiting their classmates on the evening of Saturday, May 10, at the
Motor City Casino. Put this date on your calendar. Additional
information will be included in the subsequent monthly email reports. Hopefully, we will have enough surgical alumni to have a
separate room dedicated to our department.
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Wayne State Surgical Society
NOVEMBER 2013
MARK YOUR
CALENDARS
2013 Dues Notice
Name:
Address:
November 14-15
2013 Detroit Trauma Symposium
MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
Detroit, MI
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Please Update
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The WSUSOM, Department of Surgery wants to
stay in touch. Please contact Deborah Waring at
dwaring@dmc.org to update your contact information.
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WSU MONTLY CNFERENCES
2013
Death & Complications
Conference
Every Wednesday from 7-8
Didactic Lectures - 8 am
Kresge Auditorium
Harper Hospital
Wednesday, November 6
Death & Complications Conference
Fifth-Year Resident Presentations from the ACS Meeting
WSU Department of surgery
Wednesday, November 13
Death and Complications Conference
Detroit Trauma Symposium Speaker
“Meditation on Mortality: Lessons From a Life in Surgery”
William P. Schecter, MD, FACS, FCCS
University of California, San Francisco
Wednesday, November 20
Death and Complications Conference
SCORE CURRICULUM
WSU Department of Surgery
Wednesday, November 27
Death and Complications Conference
“MANAGEMENT OF Esophageal Perforations”
Miguel Alvelo-Rivera, MD
WSU Department of Surgery
NOVEMBER 2013
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Missing Emails
Over the years the WSU Department of Surgery has lost touch with many of its alumni. If you know the email, address, or phone number of the following WSU Department of Surgery Residency Program graduates please email
us at clucas@med.wayne.edu with their information so that we can get them on the distribution list for the WSU
Department of Surgery Alumni Monthly Email Report.
Ram Agrawal (1974)
R. Kambhampati (2003)
Edgar Roman (1971)
Mohammad Ali (1973)
Aftab Khan (1973)
Renato G. Ruggiero (1994)
David B. Allen (1992)
Mark Leiser (1996)
Parvid Sadjadi (1971)
Tayful R. Ayalp (1979)
Samuel D. Lyons (1988)
Samson P. Samuel (1996)
Robert C. Birks (1970)
Dean R. Marson (1997)
Knavery D. Scaff (2003)
Juan C. Calzetta (1982)
Syed A. Mehmood (2007)
Steven C. Schueller (1974)
Sebastian J. Campagna (1969)
Mehul M. Mehta (1992)
Anand G. Shah (2005)
Kuan-Cheng Chen (1976)
Toby Meltzer (1987)
Anil Shetty (2008)
Elizabeth Colaiuta (2001)
Roberto Mendez (1997)
Chanderdeep Singh (2002)
Fernando I. Colon (1991)
Mark D. Morasch (1998)
Raj A. Sukhnandan (1966)
David Davis (1984)
Daniel J. Olson (1993)
D. Sukumaran (1972)
Teoman Demir (1996)
Ellen Beth Ozolins (2000)
David G. Tse (1997)
Judy A. Emanuele (1997)
David Packer (1998)
Peter VandenBerg (1986)
Lawrence J. Goldstein (1993)
Daniel S. Paley (2003)
Christopher N. Vashi (2007)
David M. Gordon (1993)
Y. Park (1972)
Carlos M. Villafane (1990)
Raghuram Gorti (2002)
Bhavik G. Patel (2004)
Larry A. Wolk (1984)
Karin Haji (1973)
Michael M. Peikoff (1970)
Peter Y. Wong (2002)
Michelle Hardaway (1989)
Jerome P. Pucelik (1966)
Shane Yamane (2005)
Morteza Hariri (1970)
Everton Quadros (1968)
Chungie Yang (2005)
Abdul A. Hassan (1971)
Ami Raafat (1998)
Hossein A. Yazdy (1970)
S. Amjad Hussain (1970)
Kevin Radecki (2001)
Lester S. Young (2008)
Rose L. Jumah (2006)
Sudarshan R. Reddy (1984)
Lawrence S. Zachary (1985)
Paul Zidel (1986)
WAYNE STATE SURGICAL SOCIETY
The Wayne State Surgical Society (WSSS) was established during the tenure of Dr. Walt as the
chairman of the Department of Surgery. WSSS was designed to create closer contact between
the current faculty and residents with the former resident members in order to create a living
family of all of the WSU Department of Surgery. The WSSS also supports department activities.
Charter/Life Membership in the WSSS is attained by a donation of $1,000 per year for ten years
or $10,000 prior to ten years. Annual membership is attained by a donation of $200 per year.
WSSS supports a visiting lecturer each fall and co-sponsors the annual reception of the department at the annual meeting of the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Lisa Flynn
(WSU/GS/VS1993/98/99) passed the baton of presidency to Dr. Mark A. Herman (WSU/GS
1994/2001) at the WSSS Gathering during the American College of Surgeons meeting in October 2012. Members of the WSSS are listed on the next page. Dr. Herman hopes that all former
residents will become lifetime members of the WSSS and participate in the annual sponsored
lectureship and the annual reunion at the American College of Surgeons meeting.
NOVEMBER 2013
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Members of the Wayne State Surgical Society
Charter-Life Members
Ahn, Dean
Colon, Fernando I.
Allaben, Robert
Conway, W. Charles
Ames, Elliot L.
Davidson, Scott B.
Amirikia, Kathryn C.
Flynn, Lisa M.
Auer, George
Fromm, Stefan H.
Bassett, Joseph
Fromm, David G
Bouwman, David
Galpin, Peter A.
Clink, Douglas
Gerrick Stanley
Grifka Thomas J.
(Deceased)
Herman, Mark A.
Huebl, Herbert C.
Johnson, Jeffrey R.
Johnson, Pamela
Kovalik, Simon G.
Lange, William
(Deceased)
Lim, John J.
Sarin, Susan
Whittle, Thomas J.
Lucas, Charles E.
Shapiro, Brian
Wilson, Robert F.
Montenegro, Carlos E.
Smith, Daniel
Wood, Michael H.
Narkiewicz, Lawrence
Stassinopoulos, Jerry
Novakovic, Rachel
vonBerg, Vollrad J.
Ramnauth, Subhash
Washington, Bruce C.
Rector, Frederick
Walt, Alexander
(Deceased)
Rosenberg, Jerry C.
Weaver, Donald
Members of the Wayne State Surgical Society
Albaran, Renato G.
Edelman, David
Kline, Gary
Saxe, Jonathan M.
Williams, Mallory
Ames, Elliot L.
Edwards, Ryan
Ledgerwood, Anna M.
Sferra, Joseph J.
Zahriya, Karim
Antoniolli, Anita
Field, Erin
Lloyd, Larry
Shaheen, Kenneth W.
Ziegler, Daniel W.
Apostolou, Dimitrios
Gayer, Christopher P.
Lopez, Peter P.
Shanley, Charles J.
Zoellner, Steven M.
Arbulu, Agustin
Geller, Evan R.
Maibenco, Douglas
Shanti, Christina
Asfaw, Ingida
Hamamdjian, Khatch
Martin, Donald J.
Siegel, Thomas S.
Bambach, Gregory A.
Heartwell, Barbara
Moehn, Earl G.
Silbergleit, Allen
Berkas, Ernest
Heuton, Michael
McIntosh, Bruce
Smith, Randall W.
Bucci, Lorenzo A.
Hinshaw, Keith A.
Nevonen, Marvin G.
Spotts, Josette E.
Busuito, Michael J.
Horness, Mark D.
Nicholas, Jeffrey M.
Sugawa, Choichi
Chmielewski, Gary
Hu, Charles K.
Phillips, Linda G.
Sullivan, Daniel M.
Dawson, Konrad L.
Huang, S. Daniel
Porter Donald L.
Tarras, Samantha
Dente, Christopher J.
Joseph, Anthony
Prendergast, Michael
Taylor, Michael G.
Dolman, Heather
Kaderabek, Douglas J.
Resto, Andres G.
Tennenberg, Steven
Dulchavsky, Scott A.
Kazmers, Andris
Sankaran, Surya N.
Thoms, Norman W.
AN OPERATION A YEAR FOR WSU
January 1, 2013 through
December 31, 2013
The WSU department of Surgery has instituted a new group of alumni who are remembering their training by donating the proceeds of one operation a year to the department. Those who join this new effort will be recognized herein as annual contributors.
We hope that all of you will remember the department by donating one operation, regardless of difficulty or reimbursement, to the department to help train your replacements. Please send you donation to the Wayne State Surgical Society in care of Dr.
Charles E. Lucas at Detroit Receiving Hospital, 4201 St. Antoine Street (Room 2V),
Detroit, MI, 48201.
Amirikia, Kathryn G.
Geller, Evan R.
Johnson, Pamela
Novakovic, Rachel L.
Siegel, Thomas S.
Bambach, Gregory A.
Hamamdjian, Khatch
Ledgerwood, Anna M.
Ramnauth, Subhash
Whittle, Thomas J.
Chmielewski, Gary
Herman, Mark A.
Lim, John
Rosenberg, Jerry C.
Conway, W. Charles
Huebl, Herbert C.
Narkiewicz, Lawrence
Saxe, Jonathan M.