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EVENING PROGRAM<br />
WELCOME<br />
Honorary <strong>Gala</strong> Chairs<br />
Calvin G. Butler, Jr. & Patricia J. Mitchell<br />
REMARKS<br />
E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA<br />
Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs, UM Baltimore<br />
John Z. and Akiko K. Bowers Distinguished Professor and<br />
Dean, University of Maryland School of Medicine<br />
Cynthia Egan<br />
Chair, Board of Visitors<br />
Bruce Jarrell, MD, FACS<br />
President, University of Maryland Baltimore<br />
Mohan Suntha, MD<br />
President & CEO, University of Maryland Medical System<br />
Larry Pitrof<br />
Executive Director, Medical Alumni Association<br />
VISION AND VICTORIES VIDEO PRESENTATION<br />
Michael Cryor<br />
Former Chair, Board of Visitors<br />
DEAN’S LEGACY VIDEO PRESENTATION<br />
E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA<br />
CLOSING REMARKS<br />
Calvin G. Butler, Jr.& Patricia J. Mitchell
MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN<br />
Dear Friends, Alumni, Colleagues, and Guests:<br />
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the annual<br />
University of Maryland School of Medicine <strong>Gala</strong>. What<br />
an amazing journey this has been. On behalf of the entire<br />
School of Medicine, I thank you for taking time to<br />
be with us virtually to celebrate this special evening.<br />
We deeply value your partnership, support, and<br />
friendship.<br />
The theme for this evening is Vision and Victories. The<br />
School of Medicine conducts groundbreaking biomedical research, provides innovative<br />
medical education, and delivers advanced care, making a difference in<br />
the lives of those we train and treat, and many more around the world, today<br />
and for generations to come.<br />
Now in our third century, the University of Maryland School of Medicine ranks<br />
in the top tier of U.S. medical schools, and our academic community is poised to<br />
achieve even greater success. Your support will ensure that we are able to continue<br />
our relentless pursuit of excellence, and will enable us to move forward,<br />
victoriously. Thank you for joining us on this journey.<br />
Sincerely yours,<br />
E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA<br />
Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs, UM Baltimore<br />
John Z. and Akiko K. Bowers Distinguished Professor and<br />
Dean, University of Maryland School of Medicine
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE<br />
PRESENTING SPONSOR<br />
DEAN’S LEGACY SPONSOR<br />
GOLD SPONSORS<br />
Exelon<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Fischell<br />
SILVER SPONSORS<br />
ExpressCare<br />
Kelly Benefits Strategies<br />
Mercy Health Services<br />
Mr. Michael and Mrs. Erica Cryor<br />
University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc.
GALA SPONSORS<br />
BRONZE SPONSORS<br />
Banks Contracting Company, Inc.<br />
J.P. Morgan<br />
Mahogany, Inc.<br />
Medical Alumni Association of the University of Maryland<br />
Ms. Cynthia Egan<br />
PARTNER SPONSORS<br />
Bozzuto Family Charitable Fund<br />
Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health<br />
Center for Vascular & Inflammatory Diseases<br />
Department of Anesthesiology<br />
Department of Diagnostic Radiology & Nuclear Medicine<br />
Department of Epidemiology & Public Health<br />
Department of Family & Community Medicine<br />
Department of OB, GYN and Reproductive Sciences<br />
Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences and the<br />
Department of Otorhinolaryngology<br />
Department of Orthopaedics<br />
Department of Pathology & Department of Medical &<br />
Research Technology<br />
Department of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science<br />
Department of Radiation Oncology<br />
FutureCare Health and Management Corporation<br />
Ms. Bel Leong-Hong<br />
Maryland Psychiatric Research Center & Department of Psychiatry<br />
Ms. Patricia J. Mitchell<br />
Shock Trauma Associates, P.A.<br />
UM Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center<br />
University System of Maryland Foundation, Inc.
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRS<br />
Dear Friends,<br />
Calvin G. Butler, Jr. Patricia J. Mitchell<br />
It is our pleasure to welcome<br />
you to the <strong>2022</strong> University of<br />
Maryland School of Medicine<br />
<strong>Gala</strong>! We are very excited and<br />
honored to serve as chairs of<br />
this important event. This<br />
year’s theme, Vision and Victories,<br />
highlights the incredible<br />
School of Medicine community,<br />
and celebrates the innovators –<br />
the physicians, biomedical researchers, and allied health professionals – who are<br />
breaking boundaries and establishing Maryland as a medical powerhouse well beyond<br />
its borders.<br />
We sincerely thank all of tonight’s sponsors and contributors for your generous<br />
participation in the <strong>Gala</strong>. Your continued support enables the School of Medicine<br />
to bring new hope in emerging fields, apply cutting edge research for better patient<br />
care, and prepare the next generation of medical students to be extraordinary<br />
physicians, biomedical researchers, and allied health professionals. This year’s gala<br />
proceeds will benefit the newly established Center for Advanced Research Training<br />
& Innovation (CARTI) and support meals for those in need throughout our<br />
community. We appreciate your exceptional generosity and thank you for joining<br />
us this evening.<br />
Warmest Regards,<br />
Calvin Butler<br />
Calvin G. Butler, Jr.<br />
PJ Mitchell<br />
Patricia J. Mitchell
PRESENTING SPONSOR<br />
PLATINUM SPONSOR<br />
THIS YEAR WE ACKNOWLEDGE THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF OUR<br />
CAMPUS-WIDE AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, AS WELL AS<br />
HONOR THE 16-YEAR TENURE OF DEAN E. ALBERT REECE.<br />
PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT WILL SUPPORT THE NEWLY<br />
ESTABLISHED CENTER FOR ADVANCED RESEARCH TRAINING &<br />
INNOVATION (CARTI) AND WILL ALSO PROVIDE MEALS FOR THOSE<br />
IN NEED THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITY.
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