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The discipline of learning. The art of caring.We s t e r n U n i v e r s i t y o f H e a l t h S c i e n c e sVOL. XXIII, NO.1 SPRING 2004www.westernu.eduP. 4THE SKY’S THE LIMIT P. 6 NEW GUIDE MAY SAVE LIVES P. 8 FOCUS ON ALLIED HEALTHWesternU DO becomes flight surgeonPublication urges people with disabilities The emphasis is on team spirit as threefor Thunderbirds.to take responsibility for their own safety. departments work toward a common goal.

EVERY GIFT COUNTS.Gifts to the University Annual Fund help develop and provide for outstandingfaculty, scholarships, up-to-date facilities including library andlaboratory resources. A gift of any size—large or small—allows us toleverage opportunities to secure grants and donations from corporationsand foundations. Furthermore, the percentage of alumni, parents,faculty, staff, and other individuals who participate is a factor used inU.S. News & World Report when determining a university’s ranking.Benefactors contributing $100 or more are recognized in the HonorRoll of Donors published each year in WesternU View. If you wouldlike to make an annual gift tothe university, please contactthe director of Annual Givingat 909-469-5678 or by email atannualfund@westernu.edu.

A DAY IN THE LIFEStudents’ own exotic petsare welcomed for a day.Campus clubs spread holiday cheer.Giving thanks during theannual luncheon.WesternU VIEW 3

FEATURES“It’s simply incredible to know that by 30 I’d experienced the ultimatehigh of my life. Few people are afforded such an opportunity.”- Dr. Burt RoutmanUSAF THUNDERBIRDS: TRAILBLAZING DOPAVES WAY FOR SUCCESSOR While most history makers areBy Roy Greereager to share their accomplishments at a glibTold that he’d been made privy to highlyclassified intelligence regarding a commandingmoment’s request, you’d have to virtually pryofficer, Routman instinctively substituted himselffrom Dr. Burt Routman the precedent he set atas the subject in question to protect the medicalthe time of the Vietnam War. Modest almost toprivacy of his superior, only to learn that thea fault, Routman has forever etched his name inconfidential matter was a sham. “They werethe annals of medical lore as the first osteopathictesting me all along,” Routman reveals, showingphysician to be commissioned a flight surgeona slight grin at the naiveté of his youth. “I guessfor the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the elite airI earned their trust.” Moreover, he’d earned ademonstration team that has symbolized thePentagon’s aerial division for more than half acentury. Activated in 1953 at Luke Air ForceBase in Arizona, the Thunderbirds—a namederived from southwestern Native Americanfolklore, which has long revered the halfeagle,half-hawk for its valor and sky prowess—are the epitome of flight precision and artistry,cockpit tacticians for whom the skies are atonce training course, playground, and stagea.show. Prior to Vietnam, however, no DO hadplace in Thunderbird history as the first flightever served as a flight surgeon. “Osteopathicsurgeon with osteopathic credentials.doctors simply were not accepted by theA 1968 graduate of the University ofaDr. Henry Lau in the cockpitof an F-16D aircraft duringaviation training.military at that time,” recalls Routman, a familymedicine professor at WesternU since 1995 anda practicing physician in the university’s medicalOsteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences atDes Moines, Iowa, Dr. Routman went on to logover 250 hours of flight time during his activecenter. “It [osteopathic medicine] hadn’t yetduty with the U.S. Air Force. His tenure as abeen fully embraced across the country as aThunderbird flight surgeon, a customary two-valid medical profession.” In fact, his 1968year term, took him to nearly every corner of thegraduating class was only the second class ofworld. The gleam in his eyes is evident as heDOs accepted into the U.S. military. The pathrecounts the awe-inspiring experience thatnonetheless had been paved.would define his life at a young age: “It’s simplyincredible to know that by 30 I’d experienced4 Spring 2004 www.westernu.edu

the ultimate high of my life,” he says. “Few people areafforded such an opportunity.” Few indeed. Whichmakes what he did for one of his own students backin the mid-1990s all the more noteworthy.Henry K. Lau, DO, graduated from WesternU in1996 with aspirations to serve as a member of theThunderbirds, an ambition kindled by the photomontage of Air Force aircraft in mid-flight thatdecorated the office walls of one of his DO instructorsat the time, Routman himself. Hank (as he insists onbeing called) bristles withpride as he reminiscesabout his tutelage underDr. Routman and the letterof recommendation hewrote on Lau’s behalf thatwas instrumental in hisbeing accepted into theelite air demonstrationcorps in June 2003. SaysLau, “Dr. Routman was definitely the spark . . . to seethose photos on his office walls and learn about hisown experience as a Thunderbird ignited my imagination.I knew then that I wanted to be a part of it.”Commissioned in the Air Force in 1992, Lau’smilitary tenure is marked by a steady rise in rank: fromsecond lieutenant to captain in May 1996 to major inMay 2002, during which time he took part in thea.b.aFronting an F-16C oneseater,Dr. Lau in fullThunderbird regalia.Drs. Burt Routman andHenry Lau together onthe tarmac at Nellis AFB.search and rescue arm of the Operation EnduringFreedom mission in Afghanistan shortly after theWorld Trade Center terrorist attacks of September 11,2001. On November 1, 2003, Major Henry K. Lauofficially signed on as an Air Force Thunderbird flightsurgeon, his aviation medicine expertise at the readyfor pilots and other aviation personnel. Thunderbird 9(the number assigned to flight surgeons) is his designation,as it was for Dr. Routman, representing theirposition in the sequential order of the 12 officerscomprising the decorated air unit.Nellis Air Force Base, an integral part of the UnitedStates Air Force’s Air Combat Command and whereRoutman was and now Lau is stationed, is known as the“home of the fighter pilot.” Its 10,000-strong militaryand civilian workforce makes it one of the largestsingle employers in southern Nevada. It is at Nellis thatLau practices family medicine in what is now his eighthyear. Reflecting on his life, it all seems so surreal to thesecond DO in Thunderbird history. “I have to pinchmyself sometimes as a reminder that this is truly real,”says Lau. “I’m practicing family medicine, a life-longpassion, I’m a flight surgeon with the Air ForceThunderbirds, and Dr. Routman paved the way. Wakeme when the dream’s over, will you?”A dream fulfilled.*Photos courtesy of USAF Thunderbirds, Nellis AFB, NevadabFEATURESWesternU VIEW 5

FEATURESUnlike mid-level medical professionals, whousually seek to start their own businesses asindependent practitioners, physician assistantsstrive to be dependent practitioners.“We know we’ll be part of a team, and we likethat,” Guizado says. He adds that as part of thatteam, PAs can help physicians increase thenumber of patients seen in a day and can providemore care.Throughout their studies, PA students areinvolved in community outreach, participating inhealth fairs and offering services. Students alsovisit Pomona-area high schools to make those studentsaware of the PA’s role in health care.“Everybody thinks you have to be a doctor ora lawyer, but no one thinks about the healthprofessions in between,” Guizado says. “We wantto plant a seed early that there are other options.”A growing professionIt was not long after the introduction of the PAprogram that a Master of Physical Therapy programwas launched, graduating its charter class in 1994.Last year, based on nationwide trends, the programwas changed to a Doctor of Physical Therapy.With the role of the physical therapist continuallyexpanding, the program prepares students tobecome a PT generalist with education in allareas of practice, including clinical practice,evidence-based research, and clinical teaching.Also started in 2003 was the transitional DPTprogram, which is open to licensed physicaltherapists who wish to pursue their doctorate andadvance their skills.Donna Redman-Bentley, PT, PhD, chair of thePhysical Therapy department, says the increasing needin the job market for physical therapists exists thanksto a movement toward direct access to care.“The profession of physical therapy is a good, viableprofession to enter,” she says. “It gives you the opportunityto work with people and it’s very rewarding tosee the changes in your patients.”Dr. Redman-Bentley says the accomplishments of theprogram’s graduates are what make her most proud.“We get feedback from the clinicians out there whohave our former students and they reallyenjoy them as employees,” she says. “Thesuccesses of the graduates have given us agood reputation.”Building on successContinuing to build on the quality reputation of thecollege’s programs remains a top priority for Dr. Bowlinand her faculty. With an eye toward meeting the healthcare needs of the 21st century, the college develops astrategic plan that guides its success.Whenever possible, Dr. Bowlin makes sure word getsout that WesternU’s College of Allied Health Professionsis a great place to be a student.“The facilities and people are what make the differencehere,” she says. “People who teach here have that humanistictouch with students. That makes a difference.”b.a.aTwo Physician Assistant studentspractice their suturing skills.bPhysical Therapy student NicoleSugimoto, PT 04, at PomonaValley Hospital Medical Centerassists a patient.WesternU VIEW9

STUDENTS& ALUMNIALUMNI NOTES1994Congratulations to Lynette Ballew, MPT ’94, on the birthof her second child, Ashley Renee Ballew, in July of last year.1995Congratulations to Michelle Grippo, MPT ’95, who gave birth to a son, Jack,last November. Michelle and her husband Chris are currently living in Germanyand loving their adventure there.1996Wan-Tzy Cooper, DO ’96, completed a general surgery residencyat St. Barnabas Hospital in Bronx, New York in June 2002, and iscurrently working in a fellowship practice.1998Congratulations to Erika Taylor, MPT ’98, who has married BrandonCisan. They are the proud parents of a 1-year-old daughter, Cora.Warren Wisnoff, DO ’98, is practicing dually in internal andemergency medicine at St. Mary’s Hospital in Langhorne, Penn.Erin O’Brien, MPT ’98, completed a year-long manual therapy course andpassed her OCS exam.Mary Rozina, MPT ’98, also completed a year-long manual therapycourse and will sit for her OCS exam this month.1999Elizabeth Martinez, DO ’99, entered a geriatric fellowshipprogram in Sun City, Ariz. in July 2003.Jonathan Wiggenhorn, DO ’99, is president of otolaryngologywith the St. John Health System in Michigan.2000Sandra Baik, DO ’00, is currently working in the financial district of LosAngeles in a small group pediatrics practice after finishing her residency atChildren’s Hospital of Los Angeles. She was married in May of last year inPasadena with fellow classmates Mae Revilla Kim, Ken Maxwell, DarylMakishi, Hao Cao and Rami Mowjood, all class of 2000, in attendance.Stefanie Fightlin MacCallum, also DO ’00, was a bridesmaid.Congratulations are in order for Antonia Rogers, PA-C ’00, who became agrandmother when her son Erik and wife Tammy Filler-Shipley, MPT ’00,gave birth to Tyler Daniel Shipley in October of last year.2001Warm congratulations to alums Van Pham, DO ’00, andConnie Cheng-Pham, DO ’01, on the birth of their son,Logan Raymond Pham, in October of last year.Kudos to Albert Quan, DO ’01, who is currently in hissecond year of a radiology residency at BotsfordHospital. He passed the physics portion of his radiologyboard exam and his radiology poster board exam.Kudos also to sister Vicki Quan, DO ’01, who finished herresidency at White Memorial Hospital and will go into anuclear radiology residency at USC.Tania Bajada, (formerly Tania Frangieh), MPT ’01, finishedKaiser Vallejo PNF program and the Kaiser HaywardOrthopedic Mentorship Program. She is currently employedwith John Muir Hospital outpatient orthopedics.Congratulations to Tricia Ann Borchers, PA ’01, who gavebirth to a baby girl in February 2004.Congratulations to Vasco Deon Kidd, PA ’01, who wasmarried in March of last year.Congratulations also to Michelle Tull, PA ’01, who marriedMatthew Hitchcock in June of last year.Congratulations to Teresa Langslet, PA ’01, who marriedin August of last year.2002Congratulations to Nicole Wright, MSPA ’02, who marriedShane Orr in May of last year. Nicole is currentlyemployed with CANF Ortho Specialists in Newport Beach.Congratulations also to Tyler Munson, DO ’02, on thebirth of a new daughter, Hannah, in October of last year.2003Congratulations to Debora Batistelli, MPT ’03, who wasmarried in January 2004.Eric Jarvina, MPT ‘03, is currently working as a staff physicaltherapist at ProSport Physical Therapy in Newport Beach.10 Spring 2004 www.westernu.edu

STUDENTS& ALUMNICOMP 2004 GRADUATE FEATUREDIN NEW YORK TIMES Among its 2004 graduating class, COMP’s own Jeffrey Lawler wasfeatured in a New York Times article last November, documenting the steady progressdisabled medical students are making since passage of the Americans with DisabilitiesAct of 1990.Legally blind since 1993, Lawler will graduate in June near the top of his class and hopesto practice physical medicine and rehabilitation.“Jeffrey Lawler exemplifies the core tenets of WesternU. He was admitted here notbecause he has a disability, but because of his qualifications. The humanistic approachto health care requires the valuing of the person. Jeff is uniquely equipped to deliversuch an approach to his patients. We are certainly proud of him,” comments PresidentPhilip Pumerantz.aJeffrey Lawler, DO 04, joined by his dog Burke, makes hisrounds at the Veterans Hospital in West Los Angeles.a.*Photo courtesy of J. Emilio Flores, NY TimesWesternU VIEW11

GIVINGCOMP RECEIVES $1.2 MILLION GIFTBy Roy Greer“I like challenge,” says Dr. Daljit Sarkaria. “We learn a great deal aboutourselves through our approach to adversity.” An extensive medical-professionsrésumé girded by a living philosophy of self-drive and -ingenuityaffirms the statement as more than mere words. Surmounting challengesmay well be a silent mantra of this medical luminary who understoodearly on that investing in a medical career and in property weren’t exactlymutually exclusive endeavors. Both have paid handsome dividends forSarkaria and his family. His decision to share the earned bounty withWesternU in the form of a substantial real estate gift will assist futuremedical professionals in meeting their own career challenges.Upon earning a PhD from Cornell University in 1948 and an MD fromNew York State University at Buffalo in 1957, Sarkaria enteredresidency training at UCLA Medical School which prepared him for a 22-year tenure with La Mirada Hospital (now Kindred Hospital of SouthernCalifornia) as a pathologist. While at La Mirada Hospital, he wouldbefriend fellow physician Ethan Allen. Little did either know at the timethe friendship would be a defining element of their lives. It was Allen, afounding director of WesternU and its longest-serving active board memberto date, who acquainted Sarkaria with the university and the philosophy ofosteopathic medicine. Osteopathy’s humanistic, patient-centered underpinningsmeshed with Sarkaria’s own holistic approach to health care. “As along-time colleague and friend, I was moved with joyful excitement uponlearning of Daljit’s benevolent gift to COMP,” says Allen.Dr. Sarkaria and his wife of 44 years, Elaine, have extended theirgenerosity and reverence for life enhancement in the form of a real estatedonation. As an investment, they had bought property located in a commercialarea of La Mirada the value of which has increased exponentially—a market valuation upwards of $1.2 million today—since their originalpurchase. They discovered that with the use of a charitable trust, theycould accomplish multiple goals. While supporting education was theirprimary objective, they also ensured their retirement futures as well assecured considerable tax savings.Jim Williams, gift planning specialist, commendsthe Sarkarias’ compassion. “It has been a real joy towork with Dr. and Mrs. Sarkaria,” he says. “Theytruly care about the future of their family and theworld around them.”Says Dr. Benjamin Cohen, interim dean ofCOMP: “We certainly owe a debt to the Sarkariasfor their generosity. Not only are we humbled bytheir support, we are further impassioned in ourefforts to educate only the highest-caliber medicalprofessionals the world over.”Retired from medicine since 1989, Dr.Sarkaria appreciates having been afforded anopportunity to make a contribution to the healthprofessions and to the betterment of human life.“I am only a link,” he states with humility. “Givingback to education is my way of helping strengthenthe chain of health care providers well intofuture generations.”A priceless investment indeed.aa.Dr. Ethan R. Allen and Dr. Daljit Sarkaria togetherat a VIP dinner honoring donors to WesternU.12 Spring 2004 www.westernu.edu

“By taking prudent and carefully contemplated financial actions,remaining steadfast to the university mission and vision, and continually acting inthe best interests of the students, the university continued to stay the course andsuccessfully position itself for future growth and educational progress.”— Kevin D. ShawChief Financial Officer/TreasurerFINANCIALREPORT2002-2003504540353025TOTAL REVENUEMillionsof dollars262422201816141210Fiscal Year Ending June 30TOTAL EXPENSES FOR INSTRUCTION, RESEARCH,ACADEMIC SUPPORT, AND STUDENT SERVICESMillionsof dollars28.8736.8838.991998 1999 2000 2001 2002 200314.2432.5316.0818.3222.0025.411998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003Fiscal Year Ending June 3041.2026.3642.85WesternU VIEW 13

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES for the Twelve Months Ended June 30, 2003 with Comparative Totals for the YearEnded June 30, 2002REVENUE: Temporarily PermanentlyUnrestricted Restricted Restricted 2003 Total 2002 TotalStudent tuition $35,713,092 $ – $ – $35,713,092 $35,134,120Less: scholarships and grants (638,814) (638,814) (612,591)Net tuition 35,074,278 35,074,278 34,521,529Gifts, contracts, and grants 3,313,793 441,456 87,275 3,842,524 2,788,269Sales and services of auxiliary enterprises 797,037 797,037 807,651Sales and services of educational activities 1,430,377 1,430,377 1,560,279(medical centers)Other operating revenues 1,690,729 15,622 245 1,706,596 1,521,512Net assets released from restrictions 457,853 (457,853) - -Total revenues 42,764,067 (775) 87,520 42,850,812 41,199,240EXPENSES:Total educational and general expenditures 37,304,216 37,304,216 37,586,991Development and fundraising 910,578 910,578 664,066Auxiliary enterprises 800,527 800,527 931,599Total expenses 39,015,321 $ – $ – 39,015,321 39,182,656CHANGE IN NET ASSETS FROMOPERATING ACTIVITIES 3,748,746 (775) 87,520 3,835,491 2,016,584CHANGE IN NET ASSETS FROM OTHERNON-OPERATING ACTIVITIES (3,293,806) 288,116 26,375 (2,979,315) (1,983,873)INCREASE IN NET ASSETS 454,940 287,341 113,895 856,176 32,711BEGINNING NET ASSETS 16,130,535 2,609,555 2,458,802 21,198,892 21,166,181ENDING NET ASSETS $16,585,475 $2,896,896 $2,572,697 $22,055,068 $21,198,89214 Spring 2004 www.westernu.edu

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs of June 30, 2003 with Comparative Totals as of June 30, 20022003 2002ASSETS:Cash $1,246,577 $438,991Accounts receivable, net of allowance 4,371,217 3,348,340Investments 17,322,514 18,648,349Prepaid expenses and deposits 872,591 740,304Notes receivable, net of allowance 8,457,679 8,013,575Contributions receivable, net of allowance 1,153,317 1,178,317Inventories 548,268 722,910Other assets 9,732,094 7,323,633Deposits with trustee 5,896,506 4,016,036Plant facilities, net of depreciation 41,405,911 38,232,445Total assets $91,006,674 $82,662,900LIABILITIES:Accounts payable $1,786,332 $1,463,582Accrued liabilities 2,848,642 498,418Accrued bond interest payable 304,076 304,076Lines of credit 6,600,000 7,150,000Deposits for agency funds 474,293 471,876Deferred revenues 8,296,074 6,736,029Notes payable and capital lease agreements 546,792 313,422Bonds payable 35,310,000 31,345,000Liability on split interest agreements 3,677,842 4,712,624Government advances for student loans 9,107,555 8,468,981Total liabilities 68,951,606 61,464,008HIGHLIGHTS• Revenue increases4.0 percent from fiscal2002 to 2003 whilegrowing 48 percentsince 1998.• Instruction, academicsupport, research, andstudent services increases3.7 percent from fiscal2002 to fiscal 2003while growing 85percent since 1998.• Gifts, contracts, and grantsgrew by 37.8 percent dueprimarily to fundraising forthe College of VeterinaryMedicine.• University operates thefiscal year with yet anotherbalanced budget.• Net assets of the universityincreased to $22,055,068.NET ASSETS:Unrestricted 16,585,475 16,130,535Temporarily restricted 2,896,896 2,609,555Permanently restricted 2,572,697 2,458,802Total net assets 22,055,068 21,198,892Total liabilities and net assets $91,006,674 $82,662,900WesternU VIEW 15

GIVINGHONOR ROLLOF DONORS.WITHOUT THEGENEROUS SUPPORTOF SPIRITED INDIVIDUALSAND ORGANIZATIONS, WESTERNUCOULD NOT FULLY REALIZE ITS MISSION TOEDUCATE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TO PRACTICEAND TEACH WITH EXCELLENCE AND COMPASSION.THEIR FINANCIAL SUPPORT PROVIDES CRITICALLY NEEDEDSTUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, FACULTY SUPPORT, AND ACADEMICPROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS THAT WOULD NOT OTHERWISE EXIST.OUR HONOR ROLL OF DONORS RECOGNIZES ALL THOSE WHOMADE GIFTS BETWEEN JULY 1, 2002 AND DECEMBER 31, 2003. WETHANK OUR DONORS FOR MAKING AN INVESTMENT IN THE LIVES OFOUR STUDENTS, WHO ARE TOMORROW’S HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.16 Spring 2004 www.westernu.edu

GIVINGJULY 1, 2002 - JUNE 30, 2003$100,000 and aboveAlhambra Hospital Medical CenterLeonard X. Bosack & Bette M. KrugerFoundationThe California EndowmentCalifornia Healthcare FoundationThe California Wellness Foundation*Hill's Pet NutritionMaddie's Fund$50,000 - $99,999Doctors' Hospital Medical Center ofMontclairSusan G. Komen Breast CancerFoundation$25,000 - $49,999AnonymousCareMore Medical GroupAndrew & Cecillia HoPetsMart CharitiesThe Potts Memorial FoundationPrem Reddy, MD*Wen and Mei Lien Chang &Topline Products$10,000 - $24,999*AnonymousAnonymousBank of America FoundationBoehringer Ingelheim, Ben VenueLaboratories*Hans P. Boksberger, MD &Nancy BoksbergerCasa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation*Charles E. Gabe, DO '82 & Mei Lai GabeAmerisourceBergen CompanyKnapp Family TrustJohn A. Landsberger, DO '82 &Debbi LandsbergerPacific Hospital of Long BeachPearson and House Pharmacists Inc.Philip Pumerantz, PhD &Harriet K. Pumerantz, LHD (Hon.)Christopher Reeve Paralysis FoundationEstate of Alice W. StotenburWaltham USA Inc.Robert & Geri Witt$5,000 - $9,999Ethan R. Allen, DO & Alice AllenBanfield The Pet HospitalDouglas & Edna BradleyCal Poly PomonaCentury Advertising Inc.George Charney, DO &Jeanne Anne Charney, RNCoast Plaza Doctors HospitalCommunities Actively LivingIndependent & FreeGilead Sciences Inc.The Guerin FoundationBruno Imparato, MD & Nita ImparatoGary R. Johnston, DVM, MS &Shirley D. Johnston, DVM, PhDThe J. M. Long FoundationMillennium Imaging Medical CenterThomas F. & Kathryn D. MinahanProctor & Gamble Pharmaceuticals Inc.Hamid U. Rahman, MDStefan H. Smietana, DO '85 &Susan L. Smietana, DO '85Bobbie StahlStudent Loan Funding & USA FundsDoris TinsleyStanley M. Toy, Jr., MDVCA Antech Inc.Veterinary Pet InsuranceVicenti, Lloyd & Stutzman$2,500 to $4,999Apple Physicians OrganizationArrowhead Regional Medical CenterBanknorth Insurance GroupWen & Mei Lien ChangAlan Cundari, DO, Western UniversityMedical CenterFairplexFamily Medicine Faculty MedicalGroup, Inc.Healthcare Medical PharmacyRichard KatzNew Valley Medical Group Inc.Pfizer Pharmaceuticals GroupSam K. Shimomura, PharmD &Patricia T. ShimomuraTeam Post-Op Inc.Walgreen Co.$1,000 - $2,499American Society of Health-SystemPharmacistsAmgen Inc.Richard L. Aptaker, DO '88 &Christine AptakerAstraZeneca LP Lecture BureauAtkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & RomoRichard A. Bond, DO '82, FAAFP &Elizabeth BondC. Allen & Nadir BraswellCancer Federation IncT.G. Wing Chow, MD & Wennie ChowPaul Hung-Jen Chu, MDCorona Regional Medical CenterDeloitte & Touche Sevices LPStanley Depper, MD & Ethel J. Keller, MD*Richard & Susan DolnickMichael S. DreyerPaul Dybedal, DO & Mary Lou DybedalLarry I. Emdur, DO, PhD & Barbara EmdurEnterasysRonald C. Forgey, DO & Mary Beth ForgeyWilliam A. Grant, Sr., DVM &Virginia L. GrantStanley J. & Elaine GreifJoan Murad Haid, DO '82Inland Regional CenterInstitute for Community PharmacyJames C. Jempsa, DO '85 &Theresa M. JempsaKevin M. Jenkins, DO & Gretchen JenkinsKatherine K. Knapp, PhD &William A. Knapp, MDMarion L. KramerJames M. Lally, DO '91, MS '93 &Diane LallyLongs Drug StoresJohn T. McGwire, DDS & Ginger McGwireMental Health AlternativesMIJAC Alarm Co.John W. Moor, MDGeorge E. & Nancy MossMutual of AmericaNACDS Education FoundationNew England Anti-Vivisection SocietyRobert E. Norcross, MD & JoAnn NorcrossNovartis Animal Health US Inc.Alice Oglesby, PhDOsteopathic Physicians & Surgeonsof CaliforniaMax D. Ray, PharmDRenaissance Agencies Inc.Otto & Bebe ReyerRite Aid CorporationDavid W. Ross, DO '82 & Linda K. RossPhilip W. & Peggy RowbergPhillip N. Ruhl, DO '82 & Marjo W. RuhlSchering-Plough Animal HealthCorporationMichael J. Scott, III, DOMark SeemanPeter K. & Mimi SienSt. Peter's By The Sea Presbyterian Church*Gift is an element of a multi-year commitment to the university.WesternU VIEW 17

GIVINGPatrick J. Stuart, DO '83, FAAFP &Mary Ellen StuartT.S. EmporiumB. Samuel Tanenbaum, PhD &Carol B. TanenbaumThomas & Nancy TelfordVictor G. & Catherine B. TessierUnited Drugs California State CouncilUniversity of La VerneUniversity of Southern CaliforniaGuillermo J. Valenzuela, MDWal-Mart Foundation*Kai Yip Wong, MDKin Wong, DO '97Wing K. Wong, MD & Patty Y.M. LamRafi Younoszai, PhDAllan Yung, MD & Nancy L. Yung$500 - $999AnonymousAventis Pharmaceuticals Inc.Marjorie BarrettRonald Berezniak, PhD & Hilda BerezniakBiomechanical ServicesIan BishopThe Boeing Gift Matching ProgramWesley V. Boudette, DO, FAOCR &June BoudetteEugene Chan, MDPhilip S. Cifarelli, MD, JDGarth Clayton, MAGary & Healy CosayNick De Vito Inc.Direct ConnectionStephen K. Eng, DO '86 & Saulan NgEdward M. Feldman, DO & Patti FeldmanAllan M. Finley, DO '97 &Teresa M. Brennan, DOMichael Finley, DO & Michelle FinleyJohn A. & Dianne ForbingGayle/Thomas & AssociatesHerbert E. & Gladys M. GibbonsSpencer Gilbet, MD & Donna GilbertGrossman Medical Group, Inc.Tam Thi Ha, DVMHar Lam Kee RestaurantMatthew & Betsi KatzJohn C. Koumas, DO '87 &Deborah KoumasJohanna R. Leuchter, DO '85Po Long Lew, DO '86 & Conisa LewHugh B. Lewis, DVMCris M. & Leos L. MansfieldKelvin C. Mark, DO '90 & Cheryl L. Mark, MDJeanine McMahon, MDMellon Bank, NAMildred B. MerrillBrad MindlinHamid R. Mirshojae, DO '93Michael Norman, DO '91 & Mary NormanYogesh K. Paliwal, MDTammy ParhamPFF Bank & TrustRichard T. Pitts, DOChristopher PlumMartin J. Porcelli, DO, MS '87 &Wendy Cooper-PorcelliDonna F. Redman-Bentley, PhD, PTMichael P. Schmidt, DO '84Joseph H. Schulman, MDKevin & Reinette ShawRandall G. Shue, DO '83 & Joan A. ShueRichard L. Siggers, MD & Shirley SiggersSpanning Tree Technologies Inc.Levi Strauss FoundationBao Phuoc Tran, MDCarl E. Trinca, PhD & Carol TrincaBill & Sandra TurkelAnn UreGeorge Li Wang, PhDWatson PharmaceuticalsJim & Sharon WilliamsRodney & Ingrid WinebergSusan WolfeAndrew S. WongMichael H. Wong, DO '91 &Evelyn M. WongJohn Yee, MD$250 - $499Hossien S. Alapour, DO '91AnonymousMikki K. Barker, DO '87Peter D. Bernier, DO '83 & Gerri BernierLinda D. Bosserman, MD & Ted PiattHenry Brenner, MD & Rita BrennerSandra L. BrownTandra L. Cadigan, DO '84Carthage Health Clinic A ProfessionalAssociationChaffey Federal Credit UnionBryan & Jocelyn ChanDennis Y. Chan, MDCasey Chaney, PhD, PTHelen ChenRaymond & Tina ChengDouglas C. ColbyTerry E. Davenport, DO '91 &Michella A. DavenportDermatology CenterJ. Wayne Dillard, DO '88 & Sheila DillardRoger D. Duber, DO & Shelly DuberHoward L. Feinberg, DO '84 & Gail D.Feinberg, DO '84Paul A. Frederick, MD & Emy S. FrederickCarmen Fuentealba, DVM, PhDMurlan E. Grise, DO '82 & Debra GriseGary Gugelchuk, PhDKaren Hanford, MSN, FNP, PA-CRobert Jablonski Insurance Agency, Inc.Ishmael A. Jaiyesimi, DO '86Stewart M. Kernes, DO '86 &Paula M. PambiancoWarren Lawless, LHD & Betty LawlessOng D. LuGerald V. & Nanette L. LylesJulie G. Madorsky, MDCassandra Malry, MBALaurie Le Mauviel, DO 91 &Michael EichmillerThomas F. Minahan, DO '95 &Carrin R. MinahanMarc A. Mintz, DO & Lorna MintzAllen J. Morini, DO '87 & Donna MoriniJames E. Pierog, MD & Linda Pierog, RNVictor Pilson, MD & Barbara PilsonDavid C. Robinson, DO '86 &Yolanda M. RobinsonRobert M. Schainfeld, DO '84 &Cheryl SchainfeldSouth Bay Pharmacists AssociationSouthern California EdisonSuperGrowth InternationalTCS Computer Power GroupIrene Tran & CompanyLeopoldo E. Valdivia, DO '93, MPHChris Vander VeenM. Charles WilliamsJefri A. Williams, DO '83 &Connie WilliamsWord & BrownBarak G. Younoszai, DO '98$100 - $249Ronald T. Aiello, DMDTracey Jo Albertini, PA '99 & Paul AlbertiniIrving M. & Norma AptakerGini BarrettRichard W. Berlin, MD & Eleanor BerlinBrent D. Bevard, DO '96Katharine Bond, MDStephanie D. Bowlin, EdD, MS '92 &Ronnie BowlinPhilip J. Bowman, DOThomas J. Boylan, Jr., DO '84 &Margo BoylanJeffrey F. Brookman, DO &Monterey Brookman18 Spring 2004 www.westernu.edu

GIVINGJerry L. Cain, MPT '96 &Jennifer CainCarlos R. Canizales, MD &Evelina CanizalesDeanne M. Cassou-Garcia, MPT '98Cathay Medical PharmacyLaura M. CharlesCitizens Business BankContinental Vending Inc.Robert R. & Stefanie DerefieldGregory Downs, MDAmy EspositoElizabeth P. Landsiedel Etemad, DO '95Jeffrey K. Etemad, DO '95Maria Fahie, DVMHoward L. Feinberg, DO '84 &Gail D. Feinberg, DO '84Walt & Linda FlorieGonzalo & Virginia M. FoguetDonald G. & Cassandra ForgeyJulius Frank, MDJ. Gregory Frappier, DO '85 &Dani J. FrappierChristopher J. Gadomski, DO '01Douglas A. & Cynthia H. GaleValerie George, PA '01William & Mary Lee GilmoreHolly Grainer, DO '85 & Steven GrainerRonald E. Gray, MD & Gloria GrayBertran & Adele GreenspunRev. Joseph C. GregorekThomas C. Gustafson, DO '85 &Terri GustafsonTimothy L. Hagen, DO '88 &Brenda Hagen, DOLorraine A. HalversonCharles E. Hansing, MDJames L. & Janice L. HeinE. Charles Henricks Inc.Lon A. Hoover, DO & Carolyn HooverRobert L. Horowitz, MD &Eleanor HorowitzDanny HowardRaymond J. Hruby, DO & Karen HrubyPaul & Shirley HsuThomas L. & Carol L. HustonMasao S. & Naomi Y. InouyeMarianne B. Jacobs, DO '86Steven H. Joe, DO '89 & Young JoeCatherine A. Johnsen, DO '98 &Sigurd JohnsenLaDonna M. Johnson, DO '87Diane E. Juillard, DO '85 &Raymond R. WrublikAnna M. Jung, PA '96Ben Keller, MDCurtis K. Kodama, DO '90 &Rebecca KodamaThomas Koumas, MD & Anita KoumasKPMGGeorge C. Lai, DO '93 & Amy W. LaiMargaret Wang Landgraf, DO '87Francis T. Larkin, MD & Therese C. LarkinJohn B. Di Lettera, MD &Mary A. DiLetteraBrandon L. Lew, DO '91 & Wendy LewMoon & Kitty LewGrover M. LongTess M. LongHenry H.Y. Luh, MDBetsy B. MacCracken, MDKathleen E. Maley, DO & Stephen SmithDaniel K. Mangum, DO '87 &Stacy A. MangumCharlotte MargolinFrederick J. McDonald, DO '98, OD &Tracy McDonaldR.T. McLaughlin, MD & Dee McLaughlinBarry S. Meyer, DOStephen H. Montgomery, MD &Rosalie MontgomeryAngelyn K. Moultrie-Lizana, DO '87, MS'94 & Oren K. LizanaRichard A. & Vivien N. MurthaJohn F. & Judith A. MyersBarbara NapperGiang Nguyen, PharmD '01Lan H. Nguyen, PharmD '01Peter J. Niciforos, MD &Maria G. NiciforosRichard M. Nordin & John SchugAtalanta C. Olito, DO '92Michael F. & Judy M. OverfieldDavid J. Peck, DO '87 & Marti PeckVan C. Pham, PharmD '00 &Connie Cheng-Pham, DO '01Ronald J. Philipp, DONeal F. & Mary Jane PoirerSusan L. PolzinPomona Valley Reprographics Inc.George Poon & Kieu LiengBernard & Laurene PotwardowskiMary C. PowellBrenda PremoPridestaffHoward M. & Bonnie M. PumerantzQuality Instant PrintingPaul & Stephanie QuatinetzMyron W. & Bethel M. ReedMatthew J. Reekstin, MPT '01 &Andrea ReekstinCharles O. & Bonnie ReichElizabeth A. Rogers, EdD, PTRydek Computer ProfessionalsPeter W. Sanders, DO '89 &Talene SandersMark D. Schneider, DOCarolyn M. SeitzMartha J. Shadel, DO '88Rahim Shapoory, MDTheresa L. Siefken, DO '99T. Scott Smith, DO '87 & Ginger SmithEdward E. Soltis, PhD & Teresa D. SoltisRichard & Carolyn SoperJames D. Spencer, DO & Gail L. SpencerPaul M. SuttonE. Craig & Victoria F. ThompsonPinthuy & Roatana TimMichael R. Tolley, DO '98 &Yvonne M. TolleyThe Truman AgencyGwendolyn H. TuckerStephen B. Turay, DO '99United Way of SENEValley Square Pharmacy Inc.Victor VanVista Pharmacies Inc.Diane Vu, DO '01Stephen J. Waldhalm, DVMBarbara E. Walker, DO '84 &Herbert A. WalkerMark L. WallaceRichard A. & Susan E. WarnerJerry & Susan WatsonErna L. Wells MPA RN & Warren B. WellsLaura WensleyPeter J. White, MD & Sue WhiteSteven J. Wickler, PhD, DVM &Nicole I. WicklerLeila Williams, DO '97 &Thomas A. Williams Sr., MBAJoseph & Cecilia WongEun K. Yang, PharmD '00Bernard L. Yap, PA '96Gordon & Eleanor Zwissler*Gift is an element of a multi-year commitment to the university.WesternU VIEW 19

GIVINGJULY 1, 2003-DEC. 31, 2003$50,000 and aboveAmerisourceBergen CompanyPacific Hospital of Long BeachCharitable Trust*Wen and Mei Lien Chang &Topline Products$25,000-$49,999American Association of Collegesof Nursing*Aziz F. Awad, DO '91 & Samar Awad, MDCalifornia Healthcare FoundationPetsMartThe San Diego Foundation$10,000-$24,999*AnonymousVellore R. Bhupathy, MD &Kalavathi Bhupathy, MD*Hans P. Boksberger, MD &Nancy BoksbergerBrandenburg Family FoundationDaughters of the American RevolutionDesert Valley Medical Group/Dr. Prem Reddy*Charles E. Gabe, DO '82 & Mei Lai Gabe*Hill's Pet NutritionDoris TinsleyTsang Family Foundation$5,000-$9,999Douglas & Edna BradleyCareMore Medical GroupCasa Colina Centers for RehabilitationMr. and Mrs. Harry K. ChanCoast Plaza Doctors HospitalDoctors' Hospital Medical Centerof Montclair*Ford Farms Quality Paint &Show Horses, Inc.Spencer Gilbert, MD & Donna GilbertIams CompanyBruno Imparato, MD and Nita ImparatoMillennium Imaging Medical CenterNational Community PharmacistsAssociation FoundationPacific Hospital of Long BeachPDQ Personnel Service, Inc.Bobbie StahlVCA Antech Inc.Veterinary Pet InsuranceVicenti, Lloyd & Stutzman$2,500-$4,999Ethan R. Allen, DO & Alice AllenAmerican Medical Equipment ServiceArteco PartnersAtkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & RomoCal Poly PomonaGeorge Charney, DO &Jeanne Anne Charney, RNDowney Regional Medical CenterGary R. Johnston, DVM, MS &Shirley D. Johnston, DVM, PhDMarion L. KramerLatham & Watkins, LLPBetty White LuddenGeorge E. & Nancy MossPomona Valley Hospital Medical CenterPrager, Sealy & Co., LLPHamid U. Rahman, MDW. Anthony Rhodes, DO '85 &Margaret HoganSchool Loans CorporationVictor G. & Catherine B. TessierStanley M. Toy, Jr., MDRafi Younoszai, PhD$1,000-$2,499Dr. Robert K. AndersonRichard A. Bond, DO '82, FAAFP &Elizabeth BondBrazos Higher Education ServiceCorporationDominic J. Bronell, PhDCalifornia Sierra Doberman Pinscher ClubCancer Federation Inc.T.G. Wing Chow, MD & Wennie ChowCitrus Valley Medical Student FundBenjamin L. Cohen, DO & Lori J. CohenCorona Regional Medical CenterRichard & Susan DolnickFairplexFamily Medicine Faculty MedicalGroup, Inc.Ronald C. Forgey, DO & Mary Beth ForgeyJeffrey & Jane GaleWilliam A. Grant, Sr., DVM &Virginia L. GrantStanley J. & Elaine GreifGrossman Medical Group, Inc.Hill's Pet NutritionHollydate Veterinary HospitalDr. Billy E. HooperInland Regional CenterInstitute of Management Accountants, Inc.James C. Jempsa, DO '85 &Theresa M. JempsaKevin M. Jenkins, DO & Gretchen JenkinsJennifer KnowlesJames M. Lally, DO '91, MS '93 & Diane LallyLongs Drug StoresArshud MahmoodMarsMutual of AmericaRobert E. Norcross, MD & JoAnn NorcrossAlice Oglesby, PhDPhilip Pumerantz, PhD &Harriet K. Pumerantz, LHD (Hon.)Otto & Bebe ReyerEnterasysSaddleback Animal HospitalSchering-Plough Animal Health CorporationMichael P. Schmidt, DO '84Simmons & AssociatesThomas & Nancy TelfordBill & Sandra TurkelBarak G. Younoszai, DO '98$500-$999American Cynosure, Inc.Arlington Animal HospitalThe Boeing Gift Matching ProgramCesar Costa-Luna, MDD & R Office Works Inc.Dr. Tony DaherLarry I. Emdur, DO, PhD & Barbara EmdurDr. Scott EngwallAllan M. Finley, DO '97 &Teresa M. Brennan, DOJohn A. & Dianne ForbingHealthcare Medical PharmacyHelen Woodward Animal CenterHumane Society of the United StatesKatherine K. Knapp, PhD &William A. Knapp, MDDr. & Mrs. Kee Seng KohDr. Ira KrinskyJohanna R. Leuchter, DO '85Long Beach Memorial HospitalMellon Bank, NAMichelle MillerWadsworth H. Murad, DO '84 &Rosemary MuradMs. Patricia NakagawaTom R. PhillipsPomona Rotary ClubMax D. Ray, PharmDRD Benefits GroupDonna F. Redman-Bentley, PhD, PTMarv RubinekKevin & Reinette ShawValley Obstetrics & Gynecology MedicalGroup, Inc.L.E. Wahlstrom and G.C. LaibRodney & Ingrid WinebergDr. Douglas L. Wood20 Spring 2004 www.westernu.edu*Gift is an element of a multi-year commitment to the university.

COMP RECEIVES $10,000 GIFTA $10,000 gift was bestowed upon COMP by an anonymous benefactor in honor of Dr. R.O. Waiton, an original adjunctfaculty member of the college and an entrepreneur whose private practice in Los Gatos spans the better part of 30 years. Thedonation was made in November 2003 and will assist COMP with furthering its educational research goals.“Dr. Waiton is a revered practitioner of osteopathic medicine and a distinguished member of the COMP family,” said Dr.Benjamin Cohen, the college’s interim dean. “We are proud to accept this gift in his name.”Dr. Waiton is currently looking for a successor to continue operating the private practice he started three decades ago.For more information, contact University Advancement at advancement@westernu.edu.GIVING$250-$499AB Events & PromotionsIan BishopStephanie D. Bowlin, EdD, MS '92 &Ronnie BowlinThomas J. Boylan, Jr., DO '84 &Margo BoylanPhilip S. Cifarelli, MD, JDGarth Clayton, MADirect ConnectionRoger D. Duber, DO & Shelly DuberHon. Maureen Duffy-Lewis &Mr. Ronald J. LewisHoward K. Gifford MD & Janet A. GiffordPamela J. Harford, DO '89Ishmael A. Jaiyesimi, DO '86Matthew & Betsi KatzSteven R. Klein, DO '82 & Diane K. KleinSara L. Kossuth, DO '89George C. Lai, DO '93 & Amy W. LaiWarren Lawless, LHD & Betty LawlessSol Lizerbram DO TTEEGerald V. & Nanette L. LylesJohn T. McGwire, DDS & Ginger McGwireJeanine McMahon, MDTina M. Meyer, PA '92Cdr. & Mrs. Brooks P. MerrittMetzger EnterprisesAllen J. Morini, DO '87 & Donna MoriniVictor Pilson, MD & Barbara PilsonBrenda PremoSam K. Shimomura, PharmD &Patricia T. ShimomuraMichael R. Tolley, DO '98 &Yvonne M. TolleyDr. & Mrs. Harry E. TuckerAnn UreLeopoldo E. Valdivia, DO '93, MPHMark L. Wallace$100-$249Angels Care Animal HospitalAmelita BascusRichard W. Berlin, MD & Eleanor BerlinDr. Patricia A. BurkeMichael S. Burney EdD PA-C ‘92 &Dana Cummock-BurneySandra J. Chung, PharmD '00Richard A. ClapperDewey Veterinary Hospital, Inc.John B. Di Lettera, MD &Mary A. DiLetteraCarmen Fuentealba, DVM, PhDJames R. Galloway, DO '98 &Lisa A. Galloway, DO '98Mr. & Mrs. Michael R. GonzagaRoy A. Guizado, MS '97, PA-C '94Jerome A. & Barbara A. HalperinJeffrey I. Hananel, DO '87Lon A. Hoover, DO & Carolyn HooverRobert L. Horowitz, MD &Eleanor HorowitzCatherine A. Johnsen, DO '98 &Sigurd JohnsenBeth KaplanKatie T. Kay, PharmD '03Ben F. Keller, MDStanley Depper, MD & Ethel J. Keller, MDJong C. Lee, PharmD '01Mike Kim / AccuVet LasersCassandra Malry, MBAMarket Street Clinic/Thomas C. Gustafson, DO '85Renee N. Moisa, PharmD '02Giang Nguyen, PharmD '01Donald R. OestreicherPacific Coast SalesPacific Eye InstitutePomona Valley Reprographics Inc.Mr. and Mrs. C. W. PorterMatthew J. Reekstin, MPT '01 &Andrea ReekstinDavid W. Ross, DO '82 & Linda K. RossJudith E. Rosso, DO '93 & David RossoRita B. Sanders DO 1990 &William J. SandersMs. Kathleen J. SaveskyCarolyn M. SeitzMyung Hee Shin Park, PharmD '99Rosalee SinnCarol StiglicUniversity of Louisville Kornhauser HealthSciences LibraryMr. and Mrs. Mario VasquezGeorge Li Wang, PhDWilliam A. Weathers, DOPaul G. Weaver DO ‘88 & Carol WeaverErna L. Wells MPA RN & Warren B. WellsSteven J. Wickler, PhD, DVM &Nicole I. WicklerJohn E. Wykle, MD & Verna M. WykleGretchen WylerEun K. Yang, PharmD '00Gordon & Eleanor ZwisslerHONOR ROLL OF DONORS CHANGESWith this edition of the WesternU View, we arechanging the timing of the reporting of theHonor Roll of Donors. This report includes thefiscal year 2002-2003 and the second half of2003. Charitable giving for tax purposes isbased on the calendar year. In the future wewill be reporting the Honor Roll based on thecalendar year. Each year in the first spring issueof WesternU View, we will be able to recognizeand honor your generosity and support of theuniversity in a timelier manner. Thank you foryour support.WesternU VIEW 21

NEWS &VIEWSCOLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE PROFESSORHONORED FOR EXCELLENCEBy Jill Dolan“When you look atthe fact you’re upagainst professorsfrom all theveterinary collegesin the country andthat some of myfavorite teachershave won in thepast, it’s nice tobe in that groupof people.”— Dr. S. Dru Forrester22 Spring 2004 www.westernu.edu

NEWS&VIEWSDr. S. Dru Forrester of the College of VeterinaryMedicine has been chosen as the 2003 recipient ofthe National Carl Norden/Pfizer DistinguishedTeacher Award. This selection, made by a committeeof her peers, designates her as the outstandingveterinary medical educator of the year in theUnited States.Forrester, who had been honored as teacher ofthe year several times while at Virginia Tech’sVirginia-Maryland Regional College of VeterinaryMedicine, says she was surprised, shocked, andthrilled all at once to receive the national honor.“It’s very exciting,” says Forrester, who joinedthe college in April 2003 as a professor of smallanimal medicine. “When you look at the factyou’re up against professors from all the veterinarycolleges in the country and that some of myfavorite teachers have won in the past, it’s nice tobe in that group of people.”Dr. Forrester will receive her prize at theAssociation of American Veterinary Medical Colleges’annual meeting in Washington, D.C., this month.A committee based its selection of Dr. Forresteron her teaching philosophy, the roster of classesshe teaches, and endorsements from students andadministrators.Dr. Forrester says she tries to put herself in thestudents' position when thinking about teaching,drawing on her own experience as a student. Shestrives to pass on information and skills she knowsher students will need once they are practicing.“I like to present students with a minimum ofextraneous information and instead focus onshowing them how to apply the information theyhave already learned or are continuing to learn,”she says. “I believe that students are more likely tolearn from using the information they havelearned rather than trying to remember facts forexaminations. “Many of Dr. Forrester’s students say theyappreciate her teaching style as well as herapproachability and sense of humor. And they arenot at all surprised she earned such a prestigiousprofessional honor.“Dr. Forrester has a tremendous ability toprovide enough guidance to students to directtheir learning but does not provide ‘the answer’per se, and this keeps the studentsmotivated to explore and discover theideas on their own,” says MeganTempleton, DVM ’07.Avery Woodworth, DVM ’07, says she has hadthe opportunity to work with Dr. Forrester in asmall group setting and is looking forward toworking with her in the future.“She has a remarkable ability to engagestudents in a discussion in which they are bothenlightened by her immense knowledge andconfident about sharing their own knowledge.Never does she give the student a sense ofinadequacy or incompetence,” Woodworth says.“Her sense of humor livens up conversation andhelps portray the sense of enjoyment and easeshe feels in teaching.“WesternU VIEW23

NEWS &VIEWSSENIOR ADMINISTRATOR ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT Dr. George Charney, 66, executive vicepresident for academic affairs and chief operatingofficer, announced his retirement effective July1, 2004. Charney concludes a 42-year career asan osteopathic physician, hospital administrator,and educator.“I have sincerely appreciated my stay atWesternU and enjoyed my affiliation with the manyextraordinary people within the university family.I am proud of the growth and development of theuniversity during my watch and look forward tofollowing the future enhancements,” says Charney.During his seven years at WesternU, Charneywatched the Health Professions Center being builtto house the College of Osteopathic Medicine ofthe Pacific (COMP) and the Colleges of GraduateNursing and Pharmacy. While here, he also saw thePumerantz Library constructed and the College ofVeterinary Medicine opened, with its first class in anew building.Dr. Pumerantz, president of WesternU, says,“Dr. Charney’s efforts on behalf of the universityare much appreciated. During his tenure,WesternU has grown, developed, and matured. Dr.Charney’s energy, intellect, and loyalty have beenunequalled.”Shirley D. Johnston, PhD, DVM, dean of the— Dr. George Charney College of Veterinary Medicine, says, “The College“I have sincerely appreciated mystay at WesternU and enjoyedmy affiliation with the manyextraordinary people within theuniversity family...”24 Spring 2004 www.westernu.edu

NEWS&VIEWSof Veterinary Medicine opened during the years ofDr. Charney’s leadership as executive vice presidentof Academic Affairs. I am very grateful for hiswisdom, guidance, and support during theseformative years for the college.”Kay Kalousek, DO, assistant professor of familymedicine and chair of the COMP curriculumcommittee, says, “As a DO physician interested inacademic medicine, Dr. Charney has been aninspiration to me, showing ways that physicianscan train future DOs. He has always demonstratedan interest in our projects in family medicine andis always available for guidance.”“I first met Dr. Charney when he assisted Dr.Pumerantz in teaching the Master of HealthScience program here at WesternU,” says NancyNielson-Brown, PA-C, assistant professor inPhysician Assistant Studies in the College of AlliedHealth Professions. “He was approachable andengaged in teaching this course. Dr. Charney iscommitted to the university, to developing facultyand leaders in the profession. He is always willingto go the extra mile for students.”Charney, a native of Brooklyn, New York,trained as an osteopathic physician at thePhiladelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine andspecialized in anesthesiology. He began his careeras a family practice physician and went on tobecome a hospital administrator, including tenyears as medical director and chief medicalofficer at Kennedy Memorial Hospital UniversityMedical Center in Stratford, New Jersey.Charney joined COMP in 1997 as associatedean of Clinical Affairs and Research. Hebecame vice dean of COMP in 1999 andwas promoted to executive vice presidentfor Academic Affairs and chief operatingofficer later that year. The deans of the fivecolleges and the dean of Student Affairs report toCharney along with the vice president ofAdvancement.Charney’s duties will change as he becomesspecial assistant to the president to work on anumber of projects at the university before heretires. Benjamin Cohen, DO, interim dean ofCOMP, will also serve as the interim chief academicofficer and chief operating officer untilboth these positions are filled.George Charney, with wife Jeanne, plans to retire this summer.WesternU VIEW25

NEWS &VIEWSBy Jill DolanCOMP DEAN PROMOTED TO CHIEF ACADEMICOFFICER It wasn’t long ago that Benjamin Cohen, thenewly appointed interim executive vice president ofacademic affairs and chief operating officer, waslooking forward to retiring from the working world toenjoy his hobbies of writing and painting.But he will have to wait just a bit longer to pen thataward-winning novel or create a masterpiece in oil.Cohen, a retired DO, has been serving as interimdean of COMP since last summer and added the dutiesof interim chief academic officer/chief operatingofficer in January.Cohen officially retired in August 2002 from theUniversity of North Texas, Health Science Center, yetthat time off was cut short when he was asked toserve as the interim chief executive officer and deanof the College of Osteopathic Medicine at TouroUniversity in Vallejo, Calif. And once that assignmentwas over, he was called to duty at WesternU.Long a critical care pediatrician, Cohen says hisprofession often was stimulating, challenging andinteresting. Now, he says, “Medical education becamejust as exciting.”Although his amount of time at WesternU will belimited, Cohen is eager to leave a blueprint for thefuture.“The potential excites me,” he says. “I’m workingwith good people and together we can build a greathealth science center, additional buildings, and promotean innovative curriculum and ways of teaching.Wherever you look, you can always do things better.”26 Spring 2004 www.westernu.eduAmong his visions, Cohen would like to see COMP develop centers ofexcellence. Cohen knows of what he speaks. It was under Cohen’s watch thatan Alzheimer’s and aging institute as well as an eye institute were developedat University of North Texas, College of Osteopathic Medicine. During his 10-year tenure, the school blossomed into a complete health science center,which included a public health school, a graduate school for bio-medicalscience, and a physician assistant program.Cohen would also like to see WesternU follow in the steps of theOsteopathic School at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NewJersey, where he was founding dean. There, the school grew to nationalprominence and became a leader in medical research and the developmentof a significant faculty practice.“(Research) is an obligation of the university to increase knowledge andto provide an atmosphere where ‘Why?, Why not? and Can we do it better?’are asked all the time. We want our students to be thinking along that line,”Cohen says. “It has to be developed so we can have scientists working alongsidephysicians.”Having a faculty practice—a full-service, multi-specialty clinic withupwards of 60 physicians—would provide care to a larger segment of thecommunity but also assist students.“I want students to have role models,” Cohen says.It would seem evident that they already have one in Cohen, who operatesunder the motto: “Leadership is dreaming of the possibilities, laying downthe vision and inspiring the team.”Richard Sugerman, PhD, has been appointed to the position of executive assistant deanfor basic sciences and research. He also continues to teach anatomy courses. Dr.Sugerman had served as assistant dean for basic sciences and research forCOMP since July 2003 and previously served as chair of COMP’s anatomydepartment. Dr. Sugerman has been a member of WesternU’s staff sinceJuly 1980, when he started as an assistant professor of anatomy.Gail Singer-Chang, PsyD, has been named the new assistant dean for studentaffairs for COMP. Dr. Singer-Chang oversees matters related to thequality of COMP student life and issues of professional development. Shealso is an assistant professor of family medicine, teaching a course ondoctor-patient communications. She has been with WesternU for 5 years.Michael Finley, DO, has been named assistant dean for clinical affairs forCOMP and also serves as chair of the department of internal medicine, aposition he has held since 2000. Dr. Finley has been with WesternU since1993, when he started as an assistant clinical professor of medicine. Hewas promoted to associate professor of medicine in 2000.

MOCK CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS TACKLE RISING DRUG PRICESSkyrocketing prescription drug prices apparently isn’t ahot-button issue solely for the U.S. Congress to debate.College of Pharmacy students presented their take on theimpact of runaway prescription costs on Medicare recipientsand medication consumers, using the format of mockcongressional hearings, staged November 18 through 20,2003. As future pharmaceutical industry professionals,students provided a first-hand account of an industry in thecrossfire of rising health insurance premiums, a steadygrowth in prescription purchases outside the U.S., and aconstant bottom-line pressure on drug makers to reaphealthy returns on investment in research and development.Students were grouped into teams, representing a body ofU.S. Congress subcommittee members, a faction of theAmerican Association of Retired Persons (AARP), a sampling ofVET MED RECEIVES SAVMA CHARTERThe College of Veterinary Medicine was presented withthe charter for the student chapter of the AmericanVeterinary Medical Associationin October.Dr. Rosemary LoGiudice,assistant director of membershipand field services andStudent American VeterinaryMedical Association (SAVMA)advisor, traveled from Illinoisto make the presentation.She says it was a special moment for her and the AVMA.“This is the first new student chapter in 20 years,” LoGiudicesays. “It’s exciting we have a new veterinary school.”She says every CVM student decided to join, a bit of adeparture from the 93 percent membership figuresnationwide. Membership in the student chapter guaranteesautomatic membership in the AVMA upon graduation aslong as the member is in good standing.The student chapter’s advisor is Dr. John Jacobson andthe chapter president is Avery Woodworth.ahealth insurance providers, and a bevy of pharmaceuticalcompanies—the latter three groups posing as witnessesgiven the opportunity to convey their hardships anddefend their business practices. “I felt proud that thestudents brought a real-world sensibility to the hearings asa result of their research into the varied components ofwhat has become a national health-care crisis,” said Dr.Max Ray, professor of Social and Administrative Sciencesand dean of the college. “These [rising drug costs andinsurance premiums] are issues that affect all of us ashealth care providers and consumers, and the mockhearings serve to inspire our students to not only thinkabout their personal health-care concerns, but to alsomeet the industry challenges that await them upongraduation as newly minted health professionals.”The mock hearings made for timely discussion as theycoincided with debate and passage of a Medicareprescription drug bill in the U.S. House ofRepresentatives during the waning weeks ofNovember. The legislation, an amalgamation ofhigher premiums for senior Americans earningmore than $80,000 a year for non-hospitalcoverage under Medicare and tax-preferredhealth accounts open to individuals with highdeductibleinsurance policies, at press time wasa.scheduled for a Senate vote. Whereupon, should it pass, itis expected to be signed without pause by President Bushjust as his re-election campaign gets underway this year.The mock hearings are part of a seminar required of allfirst-year students of the college, entitled Pharmacist’sLeadership Responsibilities in Professions Practice Issues.Dr. Rosemary LoGiudice, SAVMA advisor, left,presents chapter president Avery Woodworthwith a certificate of affiliation.NEWS&VIEWSWesternU VIEW 27

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