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GW Medical School Reunion 2007
Reconnect Rediscover Reunite
Friday, September 28 – Saturday, September 29, 2007
www.gwumc.edu/alumni/reunion.html

A Message from the Provost
and Vice President for Health Affairs
A warm welcome to all The George Washington University School of
Medicine and Health Sciences alumni! These are exciting times for the School
of Medicine and Health Sciences, and having you here with us to celebrate
your reunion only enhances the celebration of our continued growth in
medical education.
During this special weekend, you will have many opportunities to see
how we integrate new technology and innovative techniques into our medical
education. Today, we graduate compassionate, responsible and respected
clinicians and healthcare professionals who are making a difference in the
quality of healthcare in their communities and around the world.
We are happy to offer you many opportunities to renew friendships,
exchange stories and reminisce about your medical school days here at GW. It
wasn’t long ago that I celebrated my 25th reunion as a proud member of the
GW Medical School Class of 1979. I would not have missed it for the world.
The joys and the threads that bound us together as a class were still there.
Your class reunion won’t be the same without you. I hope you will plan
to join us in September as we celebrate you and this great institution.
A Message from the Dean,
School of Medicine and Health Sciences
John F. “Skip” Williams, MD, EdD, MPH
Provost and Vice President for Health Affairs
Bloedorn Professor of Administrative Medicine
It is with great pleasure that I encourage you to join us for the Reunion
2007 celebration, September 28 and 29. What a special weekend it will be!
While it will be fantastic to catch up with your own classmates, there also
will be opportunities for graduates from all classes to mingle and meet
faculty from the past and present. You will have the chance to reconnect with
a favorite professor, tour the new hospital and educational facilities or get
reacquainted with your first lab partner (or ask around until you find out
about him or her). In short, you can expect to have fun!
Each of the nine reuniting medical classes holds a unique perspective of
the School, the District and their experiences at GW. There has never been
and never will be another class like yours. In this, the beginning of my fourth
academic year as dean of the School, I look forward to visiting with you
and your classmates, hearing your stories and watching you enjoy again the
camaraderie that was so important to your medical school experience.
I look forward to seeing you in September!
Jim Scott, MD
Dean
GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Schedule of Events
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
10 A.M. – 6 P.M.
REGISTRATION
Check-in, pick up your name badges, parking passes,
learn about weekend events, post a message on the class
notes board and see who else has arrived.
Location: Reunion Hospitality Suite (see back cover for
more details), 2300 Eye Street, NW, Ross Hall, 2 nd floor,
Levine Lounge.
11 A.M. – 1 P.M.
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS LUNCHEON
The Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award was
created by the George Washington Alumni Association
(GWAA) in 1937 to recognize individuals who have
distinguished themselves through notable achievements
in their professional and personal lives, and have,
through their remarkable leadership, perpetuated the
great name of The George Washington University. The
School of Medicine is pleased to honor one of its own,
Paul Roth, MD ’76, Executive Vice President for Health
Sciences, University of New Mexico and Dean of the
University of New Mexico School of Medicine, one
of only eight winners of this prestigious award from
throughout the entire University this year.
Location: Marvin Center Grand Ballroom, Third Floor
Tickets: No charge, but please reserve online, http://
www.alumni.gwu.edu/events/daaa/
12 – 2:30 P.M.
MD CLASS OF 1957 50 TH REUNION LUNCH WITH THE DEAN
Classmates of the Class of 1957 and their guests are
invited to join Dean Jim Scott, MD, as he honors this
grand class at a special luncheon.
Location: GW Hospital, Allan B. Weingold, MD,
Executive Conference Center, 6 th floor (Photo ID required
for entrance)
3 – 4:30 P.M. (BOARDING AT 2:45 P.M.)
BUS TOUR: CHANGES IN GW AND THE DISTRICT
Enjoy a guided ride around the GW campus and the
District. See the old H Street building and visit the
newest GW campus sites—the School of Business and
the Elliott School building. Also on the tour—the World
War II Memorial and the National Museum of the
American Indian.
5:30 – 7:30 P.M.
MEET-THE-FACULTY COCKTAIL PARTY
Come join the fun as Medical Reunion classes mingle
with medical faculty and staff from the past and present.
Dean Jim Scott will host this event for faculty, reuniting
medical alumni and their guests. Look for your favorite
professor while you were a student or have a chat with a
new professor.
Location: Ross Hall Lobby
7:30 P.M.
DINNER ON YOUR OWN . . . OR WITH YOUR FRIENDS
Washington, DC is home to many outstanding
restaurants for you and your classmates to enjoy. This
is your night to explore the town on your own or
with friends. The Medical Center Alumni Office will
be holding a limited number of reservations at area
restaurants, available for parties of 4, 6 or 8 on a firstcome,
first-serve basis. If you are looking for suggestions,
would like to sign up as a group or join an existing
group, please sign up in the Reunion Hospitality Suite in
Ross Hall no later than 4 p.m.
7 – 11 P.M.
GWAA REUNION WEEKEND KICK-OFF PARTY
A Latin-themed Kick-off Party will launch GW Alumni
Reunion Weekend on University Yard. Enjoy sangria and
Latin food while you mix and mingle with friends to
salsa and meringue beats!
Location: Bus will board promptly at 2:45 p.m. at the
entrance to the Ross Hall courtyard, 24 th and Eye Streets.

Schedule of Events
8 P.M.
PERFORMANCE BY JOHN MCLAUGHLIN
Only a handful of guitarists in history have come to
be regarded with the awe and respect given to John
McLaughlin. His career highlights include work with
Miles Davis, the legendary Mahavishnu Orchestra and
Shakti.
Location: Lisner Auditorium, 730 21 st Street, NW
Tickets: $45, $35, $30 and $25. Available now at the
Lisner Box Office, TicketMaster Outlets, PhoneCharge
(301-808-6900) and online at www.ticketmaster.com. Use
code “ALUMNI” when ordering. For more information
log on to www.lisnerorg.
SATURDAY , SEPTEMBER 29
8 A.M. – 5 P.M.
REGISTRATION
Location: Reunion Hospitality Suite (see back cover for
more details).
2300 Eye Street, NW Ross Hall, 2 nd floor, Levine Lounge
8 – 8:30 A.M.
WELCOME BACK BREAKFAST
Enjoy bagels, coffee and conversation with your fellow
classmates.
Location: GW Hospital, Allan B. Weingold, MD,
Executive Conference Center, 6 th floor
(Photo ID required for entrance)
9 – 10 A.M.
CME COURSE: GENOMICS – THE PERSONALIZATION OF MEDICINE
Join Dr. Tim McCaffrey, Director of the Catherine Birch
McCormick Genomics Center, for a discussion on how
genomics may change medicine in the next 10 years.
Learning objectives include:
· Improve physician awareness of genomic medicine
· Increase understanding of massively parallel genetic
methods
The George Washington University Medical Center is
accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing
Medical Education to sponsor continuing medical
education for physicians. The George Washington
University Medical Center designates this educational
activity for 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit.
10 – 11:30 A.M.
TOUR THE GW HOSPITAL AND SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Tour the GW University Hospital and Ross Hall with
members of the Medical Center administration and
student body. Highlights of the tour will include the
Pathology and Gross Anatomy Labs, where digital
technology is changing and enhancing the way
these core classes are taught; expansive emergency
department; state-of-the-art ICU and Clinical Learning
and Simulation Skills (CLASS) Center, which houses
some of the most up-to-date technology and methods in
medical education today.
Location: GW University Hospital Lobby (Photo ID
required for entrance). Tour will begin promptly at
9:30 a.m.
11 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
BRUNCH RECEPTION WITH NEW GW PRESIDENT STEVEN KNAPP
Meet the new University President Steven Knapp, enjoy
a delicious fall brunch and listen to the beats of live
World music.
Location: Dorothy Betts Auditorium, Marvin Center,
800 21 st Street, NW
Tickets: $20, please visit http://alumni.gwu.edu/events/
brunch to purchase your tickets.
8:30 - 9 A.M.
“STATE OF THE SCHOOL ADDRESS” BY DEAN JIM SCOTT, MD
Learn about Dean Scott’s vision and goals for the
future of the medical school and how GW is focused on
creating the next generation of healthcare leaders.
Location: GW Hospital, Allan B. Weingold, MD,
Executive Conference Center, 6 th floor (Photo ID
required for entrance)

Schedule of Events
1 – 5:30 P.M.
VARIOUS CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
Other Reunion Weekend programs and events for
alumni and friends are being planned for Saturday
afternoon, including the traditional “Choose Your Own
Adventure” series which provides activities on campus
and around the DC area. A schedule of these events will
be available at the registration table.
6:30 – 10:30 P.M.
COCKTAIL RECEPTION AND MEDICAL CLASS REUNION DINNER PARTIES
Join fellow classmates for cocktails and dinner at the
elegant Madison Hotel. Cocktail attire suggested.
Location: The Madison, 1177 15 th Street, NW
6:30 – 8 P.M.
SPECIAL GRAND REUNION COCKTAIL HOUR KICK-OFF
This special kick-off will be hosted by Jim Scott,
MD, Dean of the School of Medicine and Health
Sciences and John F. Williams, MD, EdD, MPH,
Provost and Vice President for Health Affairs. Let’s
get the party started!
SUNDAY , SEPTEMBER 30
10 A.M. – 5 P.M.
GW ALUMNI DAY AT THE BALLPARK—BALTIMORE ORIOLES VS. NEW
YORK YANKEES
Start the day off with a ride aboard a luxury coach
from GW’s Foggy Bottom campus to Baltimore’s famed
Camden Yards. Enjoy a special tailgate event with food,
drink and special guests. Finally, witness an historic
match-up between the New York Yankees and the
Baltimore Orioles. This event will sell out, so purchase
your tickets now!
Tickets: $30 includes ticket and tailgate, $40 includes
the above plus transportation to and from the game.
Purchase tickets by visiting http://alumni.gwu.edu/
events/baseball.
8 – 10:30 P.M.
GRAND CELEBRATION: YOUR CLASS DINNER PARTY!
Following the kick-off reception each reuniting class
will adjourn to private banquet rooms to celebrate
their respective class reunion. Please come prepared
to swap stories (from the past and the present) and
find out what your classmates have been doing.
Class pictures will be taken during this time.
Schedule At - a - Glance
Items in blue are All Campus Events
FRIDAY, 9/28
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Hospitality Suite
11 a.m. -1 p.m. DAAA Lunch
12 – 2:30 p.m. MD Class of 1957
50 th Reunion Lunch with the Dean
2:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Bus Tour
Boarding: 2:45 p.m.
Ride: 3 - 4:30 p.m.
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Meet-the-Faculty Cocktail Party
7 – 11 p.m. GWAA Kick off Party
8 p.m. John McLaughlin Concert
SATURDAY, 9/29
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Hospitality Suite
8 – 8:30 a.m. Welcome Back Breakfast
8:30 – 9 a.m. Dean’s Address
9 – 10 a.m. CME Class
10 – 11:30 a.m. Hospital / Medical School Tour
11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. GWAA Brunch with President Knapp
6:30 – 8 p.m. The Madison Cocktail Hour Kick-off
8 – 10:30 p.m. Class Dinner Parties
SUNDAY, 9/30
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Yankees vs. Orioles Game

Hotel Accommodations
GW Medical Center has arranged for special rates with
the following hotels. Please make your reservations
directly by calling the hotel of your choice and ask for
the “GW Medical Center Alumni Reunion.” Space at
each hotel is limited, and these discounted rates are
available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
DOUBLETREE GUEST SUITES
801 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington DC 20037
(202) 785-2000
Rate: $179 a night
Reservation Deadline: August 26, 2007
Nestled among stately brownstones in one of
Washington DC’s finest historic neighborhoods within
walking distance to the Kennedy Center and The George
Washington University, the charming Doubletree Guest
Suites hotel provides all the comforts of home, with easy
access to the monuments and museums of our nation’s
capital.
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY INN
824 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20037
(800) 426-4455 | (202) 337-6620
Rate: $186 per night
Reservation Deadline: August 27, 2007
This totally renovated inn is located just two blocks from
The George Washington University and The Kennedy
Center. A delightfully pleasant and short walk will place
you in the center of famous, fashionable Georgetown
with its array of uncommon attractions.
THE MADISON
1177 Fifteenth St. NW, Washington, DC 20005
(202) 862-1600
Rate: $199 per night
Reservation Deadline: August 24, 2007
The Madison, a Loews Hotel, is the most perfect union
of landmark location and hallmark service. Perfectly
located on M Street, just a short stroll from The White
House, Embassy Row and National Mall monuments, it
has played host to countless heads of state, international
business leaders as well as some of Washington’s most
notable figures. This hotel is the location for all reunion
class parties on Saturday, September 29, 2007.
ONE WASHINGTON CIRCLE
One Washington Circle, NW, Washington, DC 20037
(800) 424-9671 | (202) 872-1680
Rate: $189 per night
Reservation Deadline: August 24, 2007
An affiliate of The George Washington University, this
hotel offers spacious, newly redesigned suites, each with
its own balcony. The signs on the street corner read
Pennsylvania Avenue and K Street. Between the White
House and Georgetown, it’s the intersection where
Washington’s business, politics and pleasure meet.

Registration Form
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Please return this form with your payment in the enclosed envelope or fax your form to (202) 994-7741.
You may also register online at: http://www.gwumc.edu/alumni/reunion.html
Name_____________________________________ Medical Class Year____________________________
Name for Nametag _____________________________________________________________________
Permanent Address ____________________________________________________________________
Telephone (home) ___________________________ Telephone (business) ________________________
E-mail _____________________________________ Fax _______________________________________
Name (for nametag) of guest attending ____________________________________________________
Please name any special mobility needs ____________________________________________________
Please indicate any dietary restrictions for the Saturday night medical class reunion dinner party
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Total Reunion Weekend Cost:
$135 per person
For planning purposes, please indicate what activities you plan to attend:
Yes
Number attending
Friday, September 28
50 th Reunion Luncheon, Class of 1957
Bus Tour
Meet-the-Faculty Cocktail Hour
Saturday, September 29
Welcome Back Breakfast
“State of the School Address” with Dean Jim Scott, MD
CME Course: Genomics - The Personalization of Medicine
Tour of GW Hospital and Ross Hall
Medical Class Reunion Reception and Dinner Parties

Registration Form
PAYMENT METHODS
$____________________ Total Amount Enclosed
Check (payable to The George Washington University)
Visa
Mastercard American Express
Credit Card Number __________________________________________________________________
Expiration Date ______________________________________________________________________
Cardholder’s Name (as it appears on card) _________________________________________________
Signature ___________________________________________________________________________
Today’s Date_________________________________________________________________________
Help your friends and classmates find you during Reunion Weekend!
Contact information provided below will be listed in the Reunion Hospitality Suite (see back page or call
(202) 994-7511 for more details)
Hotel Name _________________________________________________________________________
Cell phone __________________________________________________________________________
Other contact information _____________________________________________________________

Additional Information
REUNION WEBSITE
www.gwumc.edu/alumni/reunion.html
Visit the Medical School Reunion Website to:
• Register online
• Make a reunion gift
• Fill out your profile for your class reunion booklet
• See who’s coming
• Find hotel, travel and parking information
• Join your class listserv
• Contact the Medical Center Alumni Office
• Child Care information
PHOTO ID
Please bring a photo ID and have it with you at all times.
The Medical Center Alumni Office will work to provide
easy entry for you into Ross Hall and the GW University
Hospital, but both are secure environments and all those
entering either building are required to have photo IDs
available to show security personnel.
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS
If you have dietary restrictions in terms of the Saturday
night medical class dinner parties, please be sure to preregister
and include any restrictions on your registration
form.
GETTING HERE
By Metro: Take the Orange or Blue Line to the Foggy
Bottom Metro Stop. When you get off the escalators the
hospital will be directly to your left, Ross Hall directly
to your right. Please visit: www.wmata.com for more
information.
Driving Directions are available online at:
www.gwumc.edu/alumni/reunion.html
PARKING
Garage Parking will be offered during Alumni Reunion
Weekend, September 28, 29 and 30, for a discounted rate
of $7 per day. Metered street parking is also available
on a space-available basis. Please visit the Reunion
Hospitality Suite in Ross Hall to pick up your parking
passes.
The University Garage at 2211 H Street, NW will be
available on September 28, 29 and 30. If you have
requests for accommodations for disabilities, please
contact us at 800-ALUMNI-7.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact the Medical Center Advancement Office:
Phone: 202-994-7511 • Fax: 202-994-7741 • E-mail:
mcreunions@gwumc.edu • 2300 Eye St., NW, 615 Ross
Hall, Washington, DC 20037

Which Classmate . . . ?
CLASS OF 1997
Which Classmate:
• Volunteers with and adopted two children through
KidSave?
• Is a ballroom dancer in their spare time?
• Is the Medical Director for the Sonoma Valley
Community Health Center?
CLASS OF 1992
Which Classmate:
• Coaches a 5th and 6th grade lacrosse team?
• Is an Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesia
for Western Pennsylvania Hospital?
• Is an alpaca farmer?
CLASS OF 1962
Which Classmate:
• Is an orthopedic consultant for San Quentin Prison?
• Makes award-wining wine?
• Served nine years as a member of the Maryland State
Board of Physician Quality Assurance?
CLASS OF 1957
Which Classmate:
• Still makes house calls?
• Trains and rides Tennessee Walking horses?
• Is a retired US Navy Medical Corps Captain?
CLASS OF 1987
Which Classmate:
• Is a Clinton Global Initiative Award winner?
• Is the 1997 Hawaii Ironman Triathlon Military
Winner?
• Is an American College of Cardiology fellow?
CLASS OF 1982
Which Classmate:
• Is a professional photographer?
• Is the Assistant Director-General of the WHO?
• Is the Director of the UC-Davis Alzheimer’s Disease
Center?
CLASS OF 1977
Which Classmate:
• Is a professor of medicine for the University of
Connecticut School of Medicine?
• Founded the only woman owned and operated IVF
facilities in PA?
• Is involved with Healing the Children?
CLASS OF 1972
Which Classmate:
• Was recognized as “Best Eye Doctor, Alexandria?”
• Is a physician for GW Athletics?
• Has had three generations of family members go to
GW?
CLASS OF 1967
Which Classmate:
• Is the president of the Society of Gynecologic
Oncology?
• Is active with Meals on Wheels?
• Plays the harmonica?
1997: Mary Wright, Tiffany Meyer, Jerome C. Smith
1992: Evan Cohn, Helen Finegold, Kimberly Anne Les
1987: Ann Bordwine Beeder, Mary Catherine Fischer, Robert H.
Schwengel
1982: Moody Mustafa, Howard Alan Zucker, Charles Decarli
1977: Bernard A. Clark III, Carolyn Kubik, Rita S. Nenonen
1972: Jay Katzen, Fred Parker, Carlos R. Diaz
1967: Michael Berman, Gilbert Brinckerholf, Burton H. Cohn
1962: Joseph (Tony) Matan, Francis (Frank) Leake, Lawrence A.
Jones
1957: Roberta Slonim, Angela Lurus, Bruce Defiebre
Answers:

Favorite Memories
CLASS OF 1997
Surgery Rotation; “meeting my future wife”; Dr.
Williams’s open-door policy; gross anatomy; Day in
the Life of a Medical Student; 4th year Follies; Match
Day; 1st year orientation-“Assembling on that first day
outside the entrance and hearing the faculty talks.”
CLASS OF 1992
Great Friends; Graduation; “doing shots with classmates
by our lockers on the last day”; Passing!
CLASS OF 1987
Singing in the barber shop quartet in Follies; library;
every minute; graduation.
CLASS OF 1982
Friends; “Dressing in my tuxedo and tennis shoes to
take my gross anatomy final”; “Nancy Reagan visiting
her husband at the GWU hospital and all the hoopla
surrounding the President’s hospital stay”; Follies;
clerkships; study groups
CLASS OF 1977
CLASS OF 1972
“Rotating through the emergency room during the
May Day demonstrations”; graduating; assisting great
surgeons.
CLASS OF 1967
Bridge games during lunch; associations with fellow
students; “memorizing the Petri dish characteristics of
microbes and the molecular structures of vitamins”;
“Everything- especially finishing!”
CLASS OF 1962
“‘I enjoyed most of the entire 4 years.”; The gross
anatomy lab; The kindness and competency of Dr. Frank
Miller; Going to Chinatown after class on Fridays with
my classmates; the faculty.
CLASS OF 1957
Supportive atmosphere; Graduation day; Anatomy lab;
rotations at D.C. General and St. Elizabeth Hospitals; Dr.
Stanford; exposure to Washington D.C.; working very
hard; good class spirit.
Construction of the metro; Anatomy lab; “All of it!”;
“My first day standing in line at Ross Hall and how
proud I felt to be in medical school”; Dr. Richard Snell’s
anatomy courses; “Good education and camaraderie of
classmates.”

Reconnect, Rediscover, Reunite
REUNION HOSPITALITY SUITE
Location: Ross Hall, 2 nd Floor, Levine Lounge
Stop by the Reunion Hospitality Suite to register and mingle with friends, grab some coffee and a snack, sign up for
dinner reservations or post messages for your classmates on your class message board. Make it easy for your friends
to find you: provide us with your cell phone and hotel information in advance or during the weekend and we’ll have it
available for your classmates to contact you. Weekend schedules and other general information will also be available.
Hours of operation:
Friday, Sept. 28: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 29: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
REUNION CLASS GIFTS
Fundraising is an important part of the reunion tradition when you stretch to make gifts above and beyond your
ongoing annual giving to the School of Medicine Annual Fund. This year, each class will be working to establish a class
gift in honor of their reunions. All are encouraged to participate in this important initiative to support medical student
scholarships. For more information or to make a donation, please call 202-994-7511.
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