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40th Anniversary Celebration

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MCV Campus: Past and Present

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Medical Missions

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Social Events

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Current Events & Pop Culture

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VCU President's Letter

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MCV Campus Deans

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Allied Health

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Dentistry

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Medicine

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Nursing

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Pharmacy

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Student Organizations <Si. Student Life

Student Government Association 87

Allied Health 91

Dentistry 105

Medicine 121

Nursing 139

Pharmacy 155

X-Ray Staff 176

Recognition A.ds <S^ GDmmunity Sponsors

In a 1967 report entitled "Report of the Commission to plan for the establishment of a
proposed state-supported university in the Richmond Metropolitan Area," better
known as the Wayne Commission Report, the merging of the Medical College of
Virginia and Richmond Professional Institute was proposed and justified. With the
support of the Virginia General Assembly and Governor Mills E. Godwin, Jr., this
proposal became a reality when these two institutions were brought together in 1968 to
form Virginia Commonwealth University. In the fall of 2008, our university celebrated
the 40th anniversary of the merger. On the MCV Campus, the celebration was kicked
off on October 22 with the dedication of two historic markers which commemorate the
history of the St. Philip School of Nursing and the birthplace of cardiac transplantation.

In recognition of the 40th anniversary of VCU, photos of the MCV Campus in the late
1960s were obtained from the library archives. In this Past and Present series, we
present a few of these old images and their corresponding view today. While some
locations have changed drastically over the past 40 years as old buildings were torn
down to make way for the new, many of the beloved buildings we walk by each day
continue to serve their function four decades later.

Hunton Hall on the northeast
comer of 12th and Marshall
was constructed as a dormitory
for house staff in 1938. It was
taken down in 1977 to make
way for Main Hospital.

The heating plant and the Patient
Visitor Parking Deck along the
13th street corridor can be seen
here in the 1960s. The parking
deck was later extended and the
heating plant was demolished in
2005 to make way for the
Critical Care Hospital. The new
15-level, 232-bed facility was
dedicated on October 8, 2008.

Tennis courts, across 10th street from
MCV campus dormitory complex, used to
occupy the location where N Deck and the
new School of Nursing building stand today.

Built in 1952 for use as a nursing school dormitory,
the Randolph Minor Hall on College Street was
torn down in 2003 to make way for the Goodwin
Laboratory of the Massey Cancer Center.

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d named for Medical College of Virginia
ssident Dr. William Sanger in 1970, was
ilt in three phases. The first phase, built
1963, is seen here in the old image. The
;ond phase, completed in 1970, provided
■ee additional stories. Finally, the third
ase, completed in 1974, extended the
th street wing toward Broad Street.

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The tri-level pedestrian bridge across
12th street between Sanger Hall and
A.D. Williams has not changed much
over the past 40 years.

Trees have grown tall in the past four decades at the

Sanger Hall courtyard, now known as the Margaret

Newman Patterson Memorial Garden. An alleyway

ran between the Medical

Education Building (now

known as Sanger) and the

Student Union (now known

as the Hunton Smdent

Center) before phase III of

Sanger Hall was completed

in 1974.

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On April 19th 2008, VCU students and community healthcare providers worked
together at the Richmond Convention Center for the first annual VCU/MCV Campus
Community Health Fair. A completely student-driven initiative, the health fair began
as an idea that the Richmond community could benefit from services provided by
MCV campus students.

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medical students to Honduras every year since 2000. Recently, pharmacy students
have joined the team to continue to provide medical relief and healthcare education to
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Volunteer Corp last July to provide free care at the largest community health fair in
Virginia. Thousands of patients waited in line in the early mornings in southwest
Virginia to receive free dental and medical care and prescription medications at this
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Barack Obama, the 44th president of
the United States of America, and the
first African-American U.S. president

Obama beat
out former first
lady Hillary Clinton for the
Democratic nomination and
then went on to win the
Presidential seat from
Republican John McCain.
Obama ran with Senator
Joe Biden from Delaware
as his running mate.

Some of the best election memories may not
be from the election trails but from skits on
Saturday Night Live. Tina Fey played Sarah
Palin, the Republican Vice Presidential
candidate, with remarkable resemblance.

The January 20, 2009
inauguration marked
the end of President
George W. Bush's eight
year term. He joins a
distinguished list of
former U.S. presidents,
including his father,
George H. W. Bush,
who was president from
1989 to 1993.

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American
swimmer Michael
Phelps brought
home eight gold
metals during the
Summer 2008
Olympics hosted
in Beijing. China.

Many Americans strive to be more eco-
friendly by purchasing electric and hybrid
vehicles, such as the Toyota Prius. VCU
joined the green effort by purchasing two
electric trucks. The compact Smart Cars
are also gaining popularity.

Gasoline prices peaked at an
average of $4. 1 1 per gallon
during the summer, but then
plummeted to an average of
$1.70 by the end of 2008.

Top 10 Movies of 2008

1. The Dark Knight

2. Iron Man

3. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the
Crystal Skull

4. Hancock

5. WALL-E

6. Kung Fu Panda

7. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

8. Quantum of Solace

9. Twilight

10. Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!

Phe garage bands move to the living room with the newest video game
rraze. Guitar Hero and Rock Band.

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In sports, the Pittsburgh Steelers
beat the Arizona Cardinals in
Super Bowl XLIII. It was the
Pittsburgh's 6th Super Bowl win.

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The 2008 World Series
was won by the Philadelphia
Phillies, their first since 1980

David Cook became the winner of
the seventh season of American
Idol. David Archuleta was the
runner-up.

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Letter from tKe President of VCIJj

Dear Students,

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to this edition of X-Ray. Virginia
Commonwealth University is proud of the more than 4,000 students and
residents who are studying for careers in allied health professions, dentistry,
medicine, nursing and pharmacy. Our academic schools and the VCU Health
System make us one of the most comprehensive academic medical centers in the
nation.

The array of nationally and internationally recognized faculty working on new
discoveries and their applications in the health sciences is one of the tremendous
benefits of your education here. Your faculty are attracting national recognition
for excellence in professional and graduate education as well as in the life
sciences. They are involved in all aspects of your education in the classroom, in
the laboratory and with patients, and they are enhancing life sciences teaching,
research and public education throughout the University.

Our reputation for excellence is based on the tremendous accomplishments of
both our faculty and of you, our students, and it is a reputation in which we can
all take much pride. I am delighted that you chose VCU as the place to pursue
your education and wish you much success in your future endeavors.

It is my hope that the strength of your education will carry you forward to a
promising future. Best wishes to you on your studies and congratulations to
those of you who will be earning your degrees in May.

Sincerely,

Eugene P. Trani

President, Virginia Commonwealth Universit;

President and Chair, VCU Health System

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Virginia CommonwealtK University
Ndedical College of Virginia Campus

Deans

Cecil Drain, Ph.D.
School of Allied Health

Ronald Hunt, D.D.S.
School of Dentistry

Jerome Strauss, M.D., Ph.D.
School of Medicine

Nancy Langston, Ph.D.
School of Nursing

Victor Yanchick, Ph.D.
School of Pharmacy

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Reethi Iyengar

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Thao Nguyen

Clinical Chemistrv

Class of 2010 '

Sofie Peril Spuiiing

M.S. Program in Health
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Briaette Booth

Alton Brooks

Joseph Brown

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Omar Chuchtai

Jessica Davidson

Brent Hiaains

Aian Keest'c

Jenifer Murphy

Zachary Reed

Barry Schofield

John Skevinaton

Libby Skiles

Jeffery SolUs

Jason Whinham

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Margaret Amankwa-Sakyi

Priyanka Dhingra

Shankara Ettigi

Andrea Gwyn

John Hunter

Samuel Jordan

Peter Kennedy

William Maixner

Austin Manning

Robert Marmerstein

Renee Mehrzad

Josh Plauny

Alexandra Povlishock
Rebecca Sesal

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Athar Ahmad
E/,iiine Akamiro
Patrick Cockey
James Drinan
Tom Emswiler

Calle Griffith
Sebastian Haines
Alejandra Harvey
Meghan Hummer
Juhe Idoine

Melissa Lau
Scott Malan
Rebecca McMahan
Sohum Mehta
Jonathan Myers

Timothy O'Brien
Justin Rushford
Luisa Soaterna
Danielle Staylor
Michael Vasell

Lucas Wadsworth

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Melissa Cavanuuah

Brooke Glasscock Jessica Hollandsworth

Ava Hosteller

Rachel Isak

Susan Phipps

Jessica Welsh

Miriam Welsh

Kelley Yates

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Occupational TTnerapy '^^^^ Classes of 2010 & 201 1

Meredith Cofield
Charlene Dismaya
Scovia Eluzai
Ruthie Evjen

Marshall Felvey
Jennifer Geiger
Cathy George
Kate Hendricks

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Meg Mclntyre
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Elena Plionis
Crystal Sawyer
Jessica Secour
Rachael Swartwout

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Rebekah Burkett

Erin Burress

Jessica Dobbs

Meagan Hilligas

Whitney Huffman

Vanesa Johnson

Becky Lingerfely

Sarah McAUister

Megan Ryninger
LoiTen Sanders
Beverly Walsh
Lauren Wenger

Lindsay Campbell

Brooke Rush

Emily Vik

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Letter from graduating class president

Class of 2009,

It seems like yesterday that we just met, braced for whatever may come our
way. Our thoughts were inundated with anticipation, excitement, and
uncertainty for what lie ahead. Then, four years of dental school seemed an
almost intangible task. Yet four years have passed, in the blink of an eye. We
look back now in disbelief at how much we have done, in seemingly so Uttle
time. Looking forward, we are revisited with the same anticipation, excitement,
and uncertainty we once had. A major milestone in our lives has been achieved.
As you continue to move forward, full throttle, with your eyes on the road
ahead, dont forget to glance back in the rear view mirror now and then and
remember just how far youve come.

On a personal note, it has been my honor and privilege to work with all of you
for the past four years. I couldnt imagine a more dedicated, motivated, and
devoted group of people. A thank you could never be enough for your
unyielding kindness, generosity, and support. We have made our own dental
school experience a great one. I am sure you are all eager to take the next step,
and I wish each of you the VERY BEST, wherever you may go.

In the words of Dr. Seuss

Be sure when you step.

Step with care and great tact

and remember that Lifes

a Great Balancing Act.

Just never forget to be dexterous and deft.

And never mix up your right foot with your left.

And will you succeed?
Yes! You will, indeed!
(98 and % percent guaranteed.)

You're off to Great Places!
Today is your day!
Your future is waiting.
So get on your way!

CLASS, YOU'LL MOVE MOUNTAINS! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!

Most Sincerely and Respectfully,

Eric 'Vhidden
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Matthew Bolduc

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Mahdi Al Attar

Kelly Bowliii

Hamad Alqadhi

Deiek Brow n

Uppasna Chand

Rvaii Biickwaltc

Ju-Haii Chane

Emily Craft

Melanie Crisp

Kaitlin Cronan

Scott Culpepper

Og^/W<^/DerLtistry ^^ Class of 2009

Ashley Dameron

Jessica Dance-Smith

Andrea Dennis

Patricia Dunbar

Isra Elrayah

Matthew Harris

Tyler Hart

Frank Henrich

Patrick Holmes

ryan Katz

Gloria Kim

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William Klein

Luiza Kreuzer

Drew Lawhorne

Brian Leypoldt

Trevor Lindaren

Justin Brad Loflin

Bernadette Mabanalo

Courtney Meyer

Brent Moses

Jayde Moxey

Mike Munilla

Karina Munoz

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James Peery

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Joshua Ramev

Jeff Roberson

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Aminar San-af

Lan-y Scarborough

David Schindler

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Katie Southwell

Kristina Staples

Anna To

Kristen Tomlinson

Eric Whidden

Michael Welter

O^d^^/ ^JD^rxtistry '^^^ Class of 2010

John Agapis

Matthew Aldred

Yousif AH

Khalid Amin

Peter Appleby

Poonum Bharal

Sushmita Bhardwaj

Fawzia Bhavnagii

James Cahii

Mimi Chang

Erika Crawford f"
Darren Dorfman i
Sonny Duong
David Durham
Andreen Fearon

Brian Fife

Audrey Gamulo

Davis Gardner

Sarah Gerber

Frank Grogan

Danielle Hoexter

Neda Ho\ ai/i

Erick Jansson

David Louis Jones

Richard Jones

Edward T Jordan

Preeti Kansal

Natasha Kapoor

Kwang Kim

Mani Matin

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Kelly Mayer
Clay Miller
Paul Miller
Nitika Mittal
Nikolav Mollov

Diane Nelson
France Nielson
Justin Norbo
Adam Park
Christian Peck

Stephen Quinn
Ke\ in Rasmussen
Cameron Roberts
John Roller
Farzaneh Rostami

Tasha Sauls
Erick Shell
Philip Sherrill
Ryan Swigert
Amir Tavassoli

Harper Thompson
Kevin Van
Irina Volkova
Sam Waddoups
Amber Weems

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O^d^^/ (?/lZ>^T\tistry «"^^^ Class of 2011

Mina Abdolalii

Tareq Al-Ahdulal>

Amen Alemayehu

Mohammad

Alhaddad

Ryan Anardi

Allie Angert

Adam Becker

Debbie Boese

William Bolton

Richard Carlile

David Dalling
Brooke Dellinger
Aditya Dhakar
Spencer Dixon
Jigmey Dorjee

Bryson Dunham

Chad Flanagan

Mark Gerald

Will Goodwill

Robert Harris

David Herce

Brett Hill

Lauren Hinchee

Golnaz Jalali

Sarah Kandrac

Athra Khalaf

Jeff Koelmei

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Breni Larru

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Sehmi Lee
Stephen Lewis
Lina Liu
Fatinia Maarouf
Whitney Maier

Elizabeth Matteson
Mitra Mortazavi
Chrissy Ogura
Barrett Peters
WilUam Potter

David Reznick
Joseph Rodriguez
Anian Sabharwal
Aaron Scheps
Jason Schoener

Shima Shadman
Milan Simanek
Clinton Sorensen
Crystal Sorensen
Ray Stephens

Sara Stires
Matthew Tomoda
Bryan Trump
Daniel Vacendak
Oscar Vega

Lynn Vu
Austin Westover
Asha Wilson

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0^^/^^^/ ^/Dentistry ^"^=^ Class of 2012

Molly Adler

Saleh Ashkanani

Farrah Beg

Katie Berkelhammer

Maria Chang

Chris Chapman

Aileen Chyn

Stephen Depasquale

Susan Dickerson

Linda Dinh

Jessica Dombroski

Tran Du

Andrew Duncan

Tayeeb Faruk

Nancy Fen-etti

Thomas Glazier

Nadder Hassan

Crystal Hayes

Brian Herod

Nickie Hosseini

Zain Hyder

Kevin Keating

Emily Keeton

Kyu Kim

SungHee Kim

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Jo Koontz
Michael Kowalczyk
Jonathan Kremser
David Lai
Ginly Lau

Robert LeNoir
Ruth Molokwu
Will Moore
Lloyd Moss
Arva Namboodiri

Elizabeth Neal
Neha Patel
Michael Reimer
Nick Schroeder
Lauren Simon

Ke\ in Slaughter
Ryan Sinagalski
Chapin Smith
Kelly Thompson
Christopher Thurston

Laura Tolusso
Tyler Toney
Shalini Verma
Scott Williams
Monica Wu

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Dental Hygiene ^^=^ Class of 2009

Katie Albus

Shamyra Davis

Lauren Lewis

Jennifer Marable

Ruth McNainara

Dental Hygiene '"^^ Class of 201 0

Helen Alley

Marjorie Barker

Hannah Bamette

Dijana Berber

Lisa Brown

Jennifer Cox

Jonathan Del Vecchio

Courtney Do

Ashley Edlin

Christine Hedblom

Hoa Minh Ho

Annie Leffingwell

Quyen Ly

Astrid Mattera

Meghan O'Hara

Stephanie Orsatti

Elizabeth Parnell

Emilie Roberts

Oscar Rodriquez

Yolanda Smith

Elizabeth Toney

Amy Ti'n

Stephanie Wisniewski

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Letter from graduating class preside]

Class of 2009 and otKer members of tKe
IvlCV 03mmunity,

Looking back on this long journey that we embarked on four years ago, many
memories were made and much experience was gained. It is from these times
that our lives have been shaped and we will begin our careers this upcoming
summer. I speak on behalf of the Class of 2009 and wish to thank everyone that
helped mold us into the physicians that we have become. Without our patients
and their families we would not have learned true empathy and compassion.
Without our residents and attendings we would not have gained the knowledge
needed to take care of others. We are in debt and grateful for your help on our
journey.

To the other members of the MCV community, the field of medicine is not
complete without you. It is through your efforts and hard work that true patient
care is achieved. We thank you and wish you all the best in your career paths.

For those still enduring on the path that we all chose, I wish you the best of luck
over the next couple of years. These years during medical school are gruesome
and difficult but they may prove to be some of the best of your life. Time will
pass quickly and before you know it the end of your journey will soon approach.

Finally, to the Class of 2009, congratulations on this significant achievement in
your life. I urge you to remember what drew each of us to the field of medicine
and follow the desire in your heart to becoming a physician. The memories and
lessons from over the past years will help to guide all of us through residency
and our career. I wish you all the best of luck and hope that our career paths will
cross again in the future.

Stuart Bertsch

Class of 2009 President

VCU School of Medicine

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Jemilat O. Badamas

Inlemal Medicine

Sonia Bahlani

Anmoldeep S. Bajaj Aman Banerjee

RuJiol,i:^y General Snrgeiy

Carey Compton Bertsch

Pediatrics

Stuait Bertsch

Anesthesiology

Tasneem Bholat

Internal Medicine

Og^//W ^/Medicine ^^=^ Class of 2009

Joshua Butler

Stephanie Y. Chao

Pediatrics

Philip Maxwell DeWitt

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Michael Byrne

Philip Y. Cheng

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Lesli Antoinette Brown

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Jessica Caldwell

Pediatrics

Eryn Stansbui) Clipp

Oljsletncs & Gynecology

M. Andrew Donlan. Ill

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Jennifer Buckley

Fatnilv Medicine

Marc Caligtan

James Ebertowski. II

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Michael Grover

Anesthesiology

Rebecca Marie Habenicht

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Mohammed Hanif

Michael Hartman

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Heather Kalehini

Seott S.W.Kim

Kathrvn Kina

David Kirtland

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Brian Quang Le

General Siir^ei-y

Kevin J. Lee

Famih' Medicine

Nathan J. Lewis

Emergency Medicine

Kumapley Lartevi

Babak Moini

Bonny L. Moore
Internal Medicine

Colin Alexander Mudrick
Ordwpaedic Surgery

Heather Murphy

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Dahlia Naqib

Evora Juanita Newby
Pediatrics

Oladapo B. Olarinde

Family Medicine

Ali-Akbur Nassiry

David Ngo

Emergency Medicine

Palak Oza

Mark A. Nelson

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Sima Parikh

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Daniel Park

Darshita Patel

Pediatrics

Mitika Patel

Internal Medicine

Payal Patel

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Claire Theodora Rezba

Anesthesiology

Margaret Roberts

Vincent Rodd_\

Emcnencx Mediciiu

Michael F. Rolen
Diagnostic Radiology

Ewa D. Ruel

Internal Medicine

Ricky Saini

Diana Samuel

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Whitney Sullivan-Lewis Ali Sulian-Quiraie

Samantha Voat

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Garrett Walters

Michael A. Weston

General Surgery

Kim-Phuona Tran

Xena Whittier

Internal Medicine

Jason Wong

Neurology

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Ezinne Akamiro

Ali Akmal

Abisola Ayodeji

Christopher Bach

Kimberly Ball

Niambi Brown

Sara Burgardt

Erica Carter

Deanna Couser
Lindsay Dow

Yousaf Farukhi

Adriana Faulkner

Adam Garber

Samareh Ghorbani

Talia Glasberg

Anna Halse-Stumberg

Stephen Ho

Kevin Kapoor

Ali Khan

Amr Kouchouk

James Krakow ski

Lauren Lastinycr

Melissa Laii

Jenny Lu

Asena Madison

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Christa McQuate
Thomas Mullin
Brian Nguyen
Benita Panigrahi
Mayur Patel

Shalin Patel
David Prestosa
Asad Qasim
Batool Razvi
Brian Robertson

Joseph Romano
Vihin Roy
Fereshteh Sani
Amanda Scheffman
Tan\'i Shah

Gabriella Sherman
Anshu Shukia
Erin Strauss
Raphael Sun
Meghan Thompson

Michael Tran
Monica Velasquez
Jeffrey Wang
Emilie Wells
Henry Wong

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OS j/^^^/ ^/Medicine ^^^=^ Class of 2011

Phyllis Acquah

Saad Amin

Blake Anderson

Xavier Belcher

Katharine Bowers

Matthew Caldwell

Maithili Chitnavis

Ryan Clayton

Krista Edelman

Tais Farahniand

Meetra Farhat

Stephanie Gabathuler

John Hardin

Zahra Iqbal

Michelle Johansen

William Kaufman

Craig Kelman

Maimoona Khan

Courtney Lawrence

Sahar Mansoor

Shifa Mohiuddin

Mahvash Mujahid

Rajika Nanayakkara

Sharon Pao

Matthew Parry

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D;ivid Randolph
Alhcric Rogman
Kenneth Sadler-
Meyers

Shivani Shodhan
Railey White

Ifreke Williams
Patricia Williams
William Yoon
Steven Zivich

Mahlet Berhanemeskel
Elizabeth Godshall
Michael Joyce
Andrew Junkin

John Le

Rachel Poliqiiin
Maxwell Sirkin

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Bret R. Adams

Scott Adney

Maria Amaya Kimberlyn Baig

Steve R. Bakos Clayton Bauer

Jason Beckta James R. Bowman, III

Julie Chan

Woon N. Chow Michael D. Connery Brigitte Engelmann

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John E. Greer

David R. Gude Laura Michele Hack

Tamer M. Hadi

Brian L. Henry

Peyman Kabolizadeli Tim Kegelman

Albert H. Kim

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Erik Loken

Rahul Mahajan

Mba Uzoma Mba

Duncan R. Morhardt Nisha Nagarkatti

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Frank J. Raucci, Jr. Frances M. Saccoccio James Eric Schmitt

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Letter from class directors

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Dear Senior Clsiss,

Congratulations, seniors! Nursing school is unlike any other major. It takes a
certain type of person to not only be a college student, but to learn to be a
professional. Being a graduate of VCU School of Nursing means we have begun
a journey toward a lifetime of helping others. Once we receive our diplomas we
will be charged with educating others about our profession and all that it means
to be an RN. Its not just waiting on others at the bedside it takes creativity,
organization, and clinical expertise, while expressing compassion. While
nursing is a challenging career, VCUs School of Nursing has trained us in the
most up-to-date evidence and practice, and prepared us to be leaders in our
field. As we embark on our new careers we should be proud to be graduates of
Virginia Commonwealth University. Good luck and best wishes we did it!

Sincerely,

Claudia Verdirame & Jean Rabb

VCU Accelerated 2nd degree BSN Class Directors

Lauren Floyd

VCU Traditional BSN Class Director

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Og^/W^/lSlLirsirLg ^^^ Class of 2009

Laura Addison

Raesharon Alonzo

Blair Alvis

Kalhcrine Hopper

Heather Kirchmann Carolyn Kirkbride

Leigh Ann Overmeyer

Heather Pittard

Ann Rogers

Rebekah Sellers

Jich-Naoc Tran

Elizabeth Wilck

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Mary Bowers

Jonathan Burch

Rebecca Cheatham

Grace Cowley

Kelly Donahue

Ellie Gibberman

Felecia Harris

Amanda Hightower

Jamie Jennette

Jasmine Jones

Angela Joseph

Maya Laura Moreno

Patience Oteng

Erika Pawley

Paula Perry

Lynn Pettyjohn

Kelsey Pullen

Kyle Rasmussen

Mary Reynolds

Stephan Riddle

Alexandra Ritchie

Jeannette Speidel

Alyssa Sunga

Emily Tabb

Sara Wechsler

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Letter from gradiaating class president

To the Class of 2009,

I remember our class of 130 new faces on our first orientation day; eager and
excited and completely unaware of what was about to happen. No matter how
prepared we thought we were, I dont believe we could have predicted the
individual paths we each would travel to reach our final day of celebration.
From the very first day we stood up to announce our intentions upon graduation,
we have changed. We are now fundamentally different people because of the
friends we have made, the organizations we became involved with, and our
personal experiences that we will never forget. We began to learn about
pharmacy. We began to learn about ourselves. We began to look at life with
fresh eyes.

Change occurred around us as we ourselves were changing. We had the fortune
of attending our spring formals at The Jefferson, our class proudly holds the
inaugural students for our INOVA campus program, and the Larrick Center
came down as Hunton Hall was erected. Lets also not forget the countless
Thursday evenings at Tobacco and Sine, all our school functions that
encouraged costumes, and our pharmacy picnics complete with tug-of-war.
While our daytime lives were consumed in Smith, GBJ and Sanger, we each
branched out and found our niche within professional organizations, research,
service, leadership, and in trying new things. We have each shown excellence
in our own way, and the moments defining our time here will never be forgotten
as they have paved the way for those following our footsteps.

While our journey through pharmacy school was different for each of us, the
close of this chapter promises a new beginning for us all. In four quick years,
our adventures were accompanied by joy and stress, by tears and
accomplishments, and with the strength of our peers and loved ones that carried
us through the toughest of times. Through all of our experiences at the Medical
College of Virginia, we have learned more about who we are and how our
professional and personal purpose is unfolding. We have each been hand
selected to make a difference in the lives of those closest to us just as equally as
in the lives of patients we may never meet.

I thank each of you for the collaboration of experiences that has shaped our
times together, and wish each of you the best in all your future endeavors. May
we all keep in touch and never forget why we chose pharmacy.

Warmest Regards,

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Michaiah Gabrielle Parker
President. Pharmacy Class of 2009

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Amanda Bremiier

Kara Butler

Jessica Carter

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Eric Colpo

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Ashley Davis

David Delons

Jeremy Essig

Robin Davis

Kristen Gallaher

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Lawrence Gonzales

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Jenny Kissinger

Amy Laboskie

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Janet Park

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Fatimah Pasha

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Kena Patel

Naan Phan

Kara Plauger

Mika Shima

Lynn Silagyi

Jaclyn Smith

Ashley Standish

Ashley Varney

Courtney Watson

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Scoti Williams

Peter Wills

Katie Wohlford

Christina Wone

Jessica Wood

Jennifer Yuen

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Jehan Abed

Hend Abu-Joudeh

Ashley Allmond

Edward Amponsem

Uni An

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Benu Arora

Stephanie Atueyi

Jennifer Austin

Lexie Autrey

Christopher Benton

Joel Blevins

Ashley Bolen

Derrick Botkins

Vy Bui

Aileen Caalim

Courtney Carmack

Jonathan Carter

Elizabeth Choi

Casie Clary

Stephanie Clary

Kiistyn Colbert

Ashley Cox

Megan Danford

Amanda Dawson

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Nicole Fain
Jonathan Fields
Deanna Flora
Karen Ford
Joe Gibbons

Zeenia Gilani
Holly Gurgle
Aaron Hall
Ashley Hall
Mesan Hall

Meghan Hall
Ashley Hamilton
Dustin Hawkins
Bobby Hewitt
Greeorv Hicks

Kathleen Hidalgo
Lan Ho

Dawn Holbrook
Jacob Hyatt
Faiza Jama

Erica Jones
Kristen Kern
Na- Young Kim
Joseph Timothy King
Maria Koumas

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Julianne Lee

Kendall Looney

Allison Lynch

Julie Martorana

Joey McCloskey

Stephen Milam

Laura Nackman

Carrie Ngo

Giang Nguyen

Teresa Nguyen

AJexis Noble

Jennifer Padgett

Susan Park

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Dina Patel

Payal Patel

Lauren Pierce

Erin Poplar-Jeffers

Pamela Quaye

Stefanie Rasnick

Patricia Rogers-

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Lindsay Sanborn

Meriam Senay

Marissa Seneca

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Beieket Shimeles
Sarah Sinclair
Sarah Slone
Renee Soban
Matthew Stone

Artie Strunk
Wilma Tagliente
Tabatha Talbott
Timothy Tran
David Trinh

Sarah Venezian
Julie Villanueva
Jessica VoQui
Evan White
Tiffany White

Adrian Wilson
Erica Winter
Jenni Witten
Michelle Woods
Nicole Woznick

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Andrew Adler

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Robert Cade

Brittany Cannon

Amy Dembowski

Uyen Do

Raid Gadziala

Lee Grubbs

Jeffrey Hall

Sarina How e

Christian Hughes

Daniel Jaek

MaHni Krishnan

Lauren Marston

Zachary May

Aaron Meadows

Aye Nyanc

Adetayo Ogiinsanya

Suzie Padgett

Megan Puckett

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Hal Reiss
Jessica Seo
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Katherine Vu
Lindsay Willis

Jason Wilson
Amy Wood
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Jennifer Acierto

Seema Banger

Les Barker

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Braddock Martin
Jessica Mills
Swati Mishra
Holly Moore

Thanh-Van Nguyen
Shieya Patel
Lindsay Plant
Hoda Rostami
Lindsay Samuel

Ashley Savage
Joseph Schilbe
Brian Schmitz
Shiva Shahabadi
Cassidy Trom

Gayle Tuckett
Neil Allen Van Pelt
Celeste Vinluan
Jamie Waller
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Nantana Kaisaeng

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Micheal Goldsmith
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Moses Musoke

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AGD

Academy of General Dentistry

Virginia AGD Student Membership: Stephanie Chambers
Virginia AGD Student Membership: Danielle Hoexter

AGD (Academy of General Dentistry) is a national

organization that helps its members build and maintain a

successful dental cai'eer starting as early as Dental School

From continuing education, advocacy, and networking

opportunities, the AGD does everything it can for the G

Dentist.

SNDA

Student National Dental Association

President: Amber Weems

Vice President : Edward T. Jordan

Treasurer : Asha Wilson

Secretary: Andreen Fearon

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' on (NDA). The goals of SNDA include promoting me'^wSffment of minorities unde'ifepreserifeS'i

clivering improved oral healthcare in underserved communities, helping to sustain mentally healthij

I ntal students, and to educate students of their social, moral, and ethical obligations to the dental ,

' ' ■ 'Ugly promotes the philosophy that healthcare is a right and not a privilege. Therefore most of ou

service projects focus on outreach in underserved communities.

SAME

Social Awareness and Multicultural Education

President: Neda Hovaizi

Vice President: Fawzia Bliavnagri

Secretary: Suslimita Bhardwaj

Treasurer: Lina Liu

Social Awareness and Multicultural Education: SAME is a student organization focused on developing social and cultural

training within healthcare education, specifically dentistry. Our objective is to disseminate information regarding cultural

competency, access to care, and the dispaiity of service amongst various population groups. We want to highlight the need

for culture competency and access to care with respect to race, religion, ethnicity, gender, social class, disabilities, and

migrant/refugee status. Other objectives are to instill a sense of community among students and patients from all subsets

of population, to provide members with mentorship and suppon groups for instruction and training, and to maxiitiize the

standard of quality of our dental education.

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National Student Research Group

President - Poonum Bharal

Vice President - Cheyanne Warren

Secretary - Spencer Dixon

Treasurer - Natasha Kapoor

EClU's chapter of the AADR NSRG hopes to foster an environment at the School of Dentistry whereby students interested in :
inching their dental education through research are encouraged to do so and are provided with opportunities to get involved '
Uy and nationally. The primary puipose of NSRG is to promote student research and to act as a support network linking other
dental schools and their research programs. Secondarily, NSRG seeks to generally promote the advancement of dental research -i
and foster awareness of research and training opportunities in academic dentistry. Activities include journal club meetings, guesf
speakers, workshop series for abstracts, posters and oral presentations, a semester newsletter highlighting research at the school, ]
organizing the research portion of Clinic & Research Day and mentorship for the VCU Health Sciences Pipeline Program. <

SADHA

Student American Dental Hygienists Association

President: Ruthie McNamara

Secretary/Treasurer: Brooke Wilkins

Vice-President: Ashley Edlin

Fundraising: Christina Amnions

Historians: Myriam Gutierrez,

Christine Hedblom

Mission Statement:

The Student American Dental Hygienists Association cultivates, promotes, and sustains the art and science of dental hygierieT
represents and safe guards the common interest of the members of the profession; and contributes toward the improvement of
public health.

I^rpose Statement:

1 . Network with other dental hygiene students and dental hygienists.

2. Attend conferences at a reduced price

3. Receive help with employment oppoitunities

4. Apply for scholarships and research grants through ADHA's Institute for Oral Health

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Cosmetic Dental Club

President: SamWaddoups
Vice President: Christian Peck
Vice President: Erik Jansson

The Cosmetic Dental Club is an organization that has real

done it this year. Events have included presentations by

Dr. Joseph Niaintu and also an event given by Patterson

Dental. Advanced technology in dentistry and machines

such as Cerecs, lasers, intra-oral cameras, and CT scannei

were just a few pieces of technology dental students wen

able to be exposed to. The Cosmetic Dental Club has mad

an effort lo bring extraordinary learning opportunities to tl

school that will help dental students succeed in the denta

school and excel in the transition to produce a cosmeticall

demanding society. We strive to find activities that will

attract those who have a deep interest in dental ;

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Psi Omega

President: John Howard

Vice President: Richard Jones

Secretai-y: Clay Miller

Treasurer: Adam Goddard

*%e oBjectives of this Frateftiity are to maintain and advance the high standards of dentistry by instilling in its

members the spirit of fraternal cooperation; and to exert its influence for the advancement of the dental

profession in its methods of teaching, of practice, of research, of ethics and of jurisprudence.

Osteotomes

President: Ryan Swigert

President-Elect: Adam Goddard

Vice President: Jeff Davidson

Secretary: Brian Richman
Treasurer: Farzaneh Rostami

The purpose of the VCU OSTEOTOMES is to provide dental

students who are interested in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery a

group of peers who share this same interest. It is an organization

which will provide support, collaboration, and information about

the field of Oral Surgery and the application process to OMFS

residency programs.

VCU OSTEOTOMES mission is to further expose the

undergraduate dental student to the specialty of Oral and

Maxillofacial Surgery, promote collaboration and learning among

those interested in this field, and provide opportunities for service

in the community.

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President: Nitika Mittal

Vice President: Bemadette Mabanglo

Treasurer: Emil Christofakis

Historian: Preeti Kansal

Delta Sigma Delta

Delta Sigma Delta was the first professional dental fraternity and was founded in 1 882 at The University of Michigan. Wej
giaduate chapters in many countries along with over 30 undergrad chapters located at dental schools in the US. The worth;
goals of the fraternity are to keep high standards of dentistry and advocate a spirit of fraternal cooperation toward scientific,
ethical and professional progress. Delta Sigma Delta was estabUshed by far-sighted professionals - men with vision - who
possessed the desire to render the best dental services in the highest professional manner. It was intended to bring together not
only the most talented students of dentistry while in school but by the estabUshment of the Supreme Chapter, it brought in the
outstanding teachers and practitioners. It is an organization based on service and merit. r/mi

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The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry in conjunction with the Virginia Dental
Association and the Virginia Health Care Foundation have formed a partnership in providing dental care for
the uninsured and underserved populations of Virginia. The Mission of Mercy Project was initiated because
thousands of Virginians are unable to obtain dental care despite their urgent needs. One of the largest factors
influencing a persons ability to access dental services in Virginia is geography, specifically, where a person
lives. In some rural areas, the ratio may be as low as one dentist to 5000+ individuals.

In July 2000, the Virginia Dental Health Foundation launched the Mission of Mercy (M.O.M.) Project. The

Mission of Mercy Projects are conducted in identified, underserved areas of the state where there are not

enough dental practitioners to adequately address the oral health needs of the community. Due to the

tremendous success of the 2000 project, over thirty-eight additional M.O.M. projects have been hosted, in areas

such as the Eastern Shore, Wise County, Northern Virginia, Petersburg, Grundy and Martinsville.

The VCU School of Dentistry plays a vital role in not only giving care to this needy population but also

providing staffing support, transportation, supply management and a large number of volunteers, including

dental students, dental hygiene students, advanced education students, faculty and staff. To date, more than

29,588 patients have been provided with over $14.4 million worth of free dental care. Each dollar donated to

the MOM Project allows us to give $32 in free services to those most in need. Virginias M.O.M. projects have

broken records for the largest two and three day dental outreach clinics ever conducted in the United States and

serve as models for other states.

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Mission of Mercy Projects have been iield in airport hangers, high schools,

vacant factories and fairgrounds. Field clinics are set up, resembling a
M.A.S.H. unit with portable dental chairs, dental units, x-ray machines and
sterilization facilities. Patients start lining up the night before to ensure that

they have a place in line that guarantees that they will receive treatment.

Usually these projects are held in conjunction with a health fair that provides

screenings and physical exams for the community. Seeing patients stand in

line, when the students arrive at 6:00 a.m., is usually the first glimpse of

their patients for the day. It can be overwhelming to realize how great the

need for dental treatment is, not only abroad but also in their own state.

Dental School faculty, staff and students, as well as other local health

practitioners apply for the opportunity to be part of the project. They are

chosen to attend based on their record of teamwork, their ability to follow

instructions, and clinical skill. Students are able to perform any treatment

that they have already been trained to provide in dental school. Faculty

supervise the students and provide instruction. Time moves very quickly

with an effort to provide at least one procedure for every person who seeks

treatment. It is also an opportunity to demonstrate that dentistry is a caring

profession concerned for the patients emotionally as well as professionally.

The patients that are seen are very appreciative but the volunteers have

found that they often times receive more than they give.

Supplies for these projects come from donations by major companies as well
as individual support. But the greatest return is from the patients who

provide us with the enthusiasm and new smiles that truly show that dentistry
is more than a skill but also a gift we, as dentists, can share with others.

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American Medical Student Association

The American Medical Student Association is committed to improving health care and
healthcare delivery to all people; promoting active improvement in medical education;
involving its members in the social, moral and ethical obligations of the profession of
medicine; assisting in the improvement and understanding of world health problems;
contributing to the welfare of medical students, premedical students, interns, residents
and post-MD/DO trainees; and advancing the profession of medicine.

Presidents: Kristin Moosmann and
Talene Keshishian

Vice-President: Ryan Gabriel

Treasurer: Dan Hendrey

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Tour Guides

The VCU School of Medicine Tour Guides is a group of second-year medical students
selected to represent the diverse student body within the school of medicine. They
assist the administration and admissions committee by guiding tour groups around the
MCV Campus and familiarize potential applicants, interviewees, and the interested
public with the history of the campus and medical school.

Tour Guides:

Jessica Addison
Sri Adusumalli

Saad Amin

Xavier Belcher

Justin Benabdallah

Georgia Blackwood

Kate Bowers

^adha Chirumamilla

Mary Ellen Cleary

Sara Corley

Justin Cross

Krista Edelman

Sasa Espino

Ryan Gabriel

Paul Halweg
Scott Harrison
Daniel Hendrey
Peter Jackson
Jonathan Katzl
William Kaufman

Craig Kelman

Talene Keshishian

Ashley Lescanec

Kedar Lavingia

Chris Manipula

Morgan McCrocklin

Kristin Moosmann

Mahvash Mujahid

Jeanette Hankins

Collier Pace

Jennifer Pitotti

Bridget Quinn

David Randolph

Joel Rowe

Nate Sharp

Yoo Mee Shin

Shivani Shodhan

Steven Tandberg

Kiila Tollerson

Sara Trigero

Patricia Williams

Steve Zivich

Directors:

Jessica Addison

Ashley Lescanec

Paul Halweg

American Medical Association-Medical Student Sectioni

The VCU Medical Student Section of the AMA is
dedicated to representing medical students, improving
medical education, developing leadership, and
promoting activism for the health of America. The
AMA is involved in White Coat Lobby Days, the AMA
Covering the Uninsured movement, and national AMA
conferences.

President: Peter Jackson

Treasurer: Dawn Butler

Secretary: Meetra Farhat

Vice President of Membership: Collier

Pace

Vice President of Legislative Affairs:

Steven Tandberg

Community Service Chair: Stephanie

Gabathuler

Fundraising Chair and General Council

Representative: Sasa Espino

Delegate: Jordan Schooler

VAMPAC Representative: Amanda

Layne

Ml Reps: Jay Patel, Sherry Chang, and

Noreen Tiangco

Latin Club

The MCV Latin Club was established this year in an
ffort to familiarize medical students with Latin-derived
nedical terms and to learn about medical practices in
incient Roman and Greek civilization.

Medical Latin Fun Fact:

The Caesarian section was mistakenly named
after Julius Caesar, who was said to be
delivered in this manner. In actuality, his
mother Aurelia survived approximately 45
years after his birth, a feat impossible for a
woman who had undergone this surgery in the
ancient Roman era.

The Consuls (Officers) with the
Ancient Greek Physician Hippocrates,
Father of Medicine: MaithiH
Chitnavis (left) and Blake Anderson
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Emergency Medicine Student Association

■"he Emergency Medicine Student Association seeks to engage medical students in tlie
ield of emergency medicine and promote an understanding of the training of emergency
)hysicians and the practice of emergency medicine. EMSA activities include lunch
Bctures, workshops, physician shadowing in the emergency department, and ambulance
ide-alongs.

Co-presidents:

John Hardin

Duy Phan

Jordan Schooler

Kasia Trebska-McGowan

M1 representatives:
Don Davidson
Melissa Rich
Jessica Brueckner

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Student National Medical Association

The mission of SNMA according to the national body is to ensure culturally sensitive'
medical education and services, as well as increase the number of African-American, |
Latino and other students of color entering and completing medical school. Thai
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Vice President of Community Service: Kiila Tollerson ,

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Treasure: Neema Hardeman

Secretary: Xavier Belcher '

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Dedicated to the promotion of medical student awareness of mental illness across all
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Co-presidents:
Jordan Schooler
Sejal Patel
Courtney Weimert

M1 representative:
Bethany Morehouse

Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association

Vlission Statement: To increase understanding and awareness relating to health issues
lertaining to Asian-Pacific American communities, and to strengthen the network of
ihysicians and future physicians who can provide culturally competent care.

President: Annie Nguyen

Vice President: Jerry Hsieh
(President as of January 2009)

Secretary: Brandon Babcock

Historian: Jules Chan

Women in Medicine Student Organization

Our goal is to enlighten others about the challenges that women in medicine face today,
and to educate medical students about health topics which are specific to female
patients.

President: Nisha Gupta

Vice Presidents: Tiffani Bell,
Jules Chan

Secretary: Courtney Weimert

Treasurer: Dawn Butler

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The group provides medical screenings, created a
medical recycling program to save and redistribute
unused surgical items to programs in need, and held
events to raise money for future group projects - like the
upcoming nursing trip to Belize in Spring 2009.

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trip and about
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condoms,

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Richmonders.

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Mentoring the professional development of future nurses

and facilitating their entrance into the profession by providing educational resources,

leadership opportunities, and career guidance

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Deanna Flora The Student Executive Council (SEC) is an elected group of
students that serves as a voice in representing the VCU/MCV
School of Pharmacy. The SEC meets once a month and is
comprised of 2 Executive Officers, 4 Class Presidents, 12
Organization Presidents, and has 6 Dean Advisors. The SEC
promotes scholastic achievement, encourage understanding and
communication with faculty and students. They also coordinate the
fall and spring picnics. Fall Open House, Student Assembly Hours,
the Interdisciplinary Skills Competition, and School of Pharmacy
Health Fair.

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The purpose of the Graduate Student Association (GSA) is to encourage students to get actively involved
with various activities of the Department and School of Pharmacy, which would allow them to develop
leadership skills.

GSA Members and Areas of Study

Urvi Desai: Pharmacy Administration, Pharmacoeconomics,

Outcomes Researcii

Sheetal Dharia: Geriatric Ptiarmacotherapy

Avani Joshi: Phamiacy Administration

Omar Ibrahim: Pharmacoepidemiology, Infectious Diseases

Mallika Lala: Pharmacogenetics, Pharmacotherapy

Dipen Patel: Phannacoeconomics, Outcomes Research,

Pharmaceutical Marketing

Suzanne Phillips: Epidemiology, Antibiotic Resistance

Amit Somani: Tissue reservoir properties for drugs

I-Wen Yu: Pharmacogenetics; Pharmacotherapy

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Officers:

President: Amit Somani
Vice President: Sheetal Dharia
Secretary& Treasurer: Priyanka
Kakad

CPFI

Christian Pharmacist Fellowship International

Christian Pharmacists
Fellowship International
(CPFI) is a worldwide
ministry of individuals
working in all areas of
pharmaceutical service
and practice. Our
Mission is to:

- Provide fellowship
among like-minded
professionals,

- Challenge and promote
spiritual growth,

- Encourage the
advancement of
knowledge and ethics
in the practice of
pharmacy,

- Encourage evangelism
and the integration of
faith into practice, and

- Provide support and
opportunity for service
in both home and
foreign missions.

President: Kristen Kern
Vice President: Jessica iVIcDowell
Secretary: Rachel IVIassoud
Treasurer: Stephanie Atueyi
Events Coordinator: JVIeriam Senay
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Phillip M. Gerk

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Kappa Epsilon

Tau Chapter

2008-2009 Officers

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Courtney Carmack I
Michelle Woods i
Lauren Pierce i
Kathleen Hidalgo
Jenni Helmke
Christy Sanders
Lindsay Sanborn
Emily Hall
Jen Padgett
Julie Villanueva
Maria Koumas
Erika Roberts
Van L Tran
Ashley Allmond

Faculty Advisor:

Mrs. Donna Proffitt

The mission of Kappa Epsilon is to empower its members to achieve personal and ;
professional fulflllment by developing their confidence, self esteem, interpersonal i
skills, and leadership vision; and represent the interest of the membership to ;
healthcare professionals and the community at large.

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Kappa Psi

Theta Chapter

Kappj l-'>i Fratcmil\-

Regent: Jacob H\'att

l>t Vice Regeiil: Adroit WilsofL

2ni.l Vice Regent: Greg Hicks

Secretary: Timoth\' liioceivio

Histonaii: David Trmh

Pledge Educator: Laivrave Lopcr

Sergeanl-At-.Axms: JohrLTesiarz.ilv

IFC President: Kiel iVLiserallo

IFC Representatix'e: Joe\' .VLcCloske\'

AliimriL Rcprcscntati\'C: Karl Bitiint

Chaplain: Robert Cade

Kappa Psi strives to promote the field of pharmacy thi'ough the benefit of fraternal affiliation. To
meet this mission, the primary objectives of Kappa Psi are:

- To conduct a professional fraternal organization for the mutual benefit of its members;

- To develop industry, sobriety, and fellowship;

- To foster high ideals, scholarship, and pharmaceutical research; and

- To inspire in its members a deep and lasting pride in their Fraternity and in the profession of
pharmacy.

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Phi Delta Chi Alpha Delta Chapter

This organization's objective is to advance the science of pharmacy by fostering and
promoting a fraternal spirit among the brothers.

Motto: Each needs the
help of the other.

Worthy Chief Counselor: Alexis Noble
Worthy Vice Counselor: Meghan Hall
Worthy Correspondent: Jenn Austin
Worthy Keeper of Records and Seals:
Ashley Williams

Worthy Keeper of Finance: Carrie Ngo
Worthy Master at Arms: Ashley Hall
Worthy Alumni Liason: Jennifer Bouftard
Worthy Prelate: Laura Nackman
Worthy Inner Guards: Benu Arora. Anna
Kostric and Marissa Seneca
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Patricia Slattum

Disco Bowl for St. Judes's
Children's Hospital

Kickball Tournament

Other Phi Delta Chi Events

- Bar biathlon

- Brown bags

- Stethoscope sales

- Senior health fairs

- T-shirt sales

- Regional and national
meetings

- Brother socials

- Prescription for Hope

Memory Walk for
Alzheimer's Association

Phi Lambda Sigma

Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS) is the national pharmacy leadership society. We support pharmacy
leadership commitment by recognizing leaders and fostering leadership development.

fficers

resident: Lina Saliba

ice President: Maria Koumas~ ^,

ecretary: Alexis Noble .-J«»k
treasurer: Jenn Austin
invents Coordinator: Courtney Carmack
iistorian: Holly Gurgle

Spring Banquet Leadership Nominees

•"acuity Advisor: t)r. David Holdford

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Members: Nikki Butler, Sean Carlton. Melissa Carroll, Toni Coe, Josh Crawford, David
DeLong, Kristin Duke, Paul Hansen, Jon Lafrenaye, Jennifer Neal, Yinka Ojutalayo, Laurie
Oldiges, Michaiah Parker, Nelda Richardson. Peter Wills, Jennifer Austin, Courtney
Carmack, Jon Carter, Holly Gurgle, Maria Koumas, Alexis Noble, Pamela Quaye, Lina
Saliba, Pat Babin

The Rho Chi Society

The Rho Chi Society encourages
and recognizes excellence in
intellectual achievement and
advocates critical inquiry in all
aspects of pharmacy. The Society
further encourages high standards
of conduct and character and
fosters fellowship among its
members.

The Society seeks universal
recognition of its members as
lifelong intellectual leaders in
pharmacy, and as a community of
scholars, to instill the desire to
pursue intellectual excellence and
critical inquiry to advance the
profession.

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President: Timothy liiucencio
Vice President: Came Ngo
Secretary: Uni An
Treasurer: Julie Villanueva
Historian: Jennifer Padgett
Induction Cliair: Kathryn Earle
Fundraising Chair: Michelle Woods
Tutor Coordinator: Stephanie Atueyi

Student Chapter of the National Community Pharmacist Association

SACP is the student chapter of NCPA National
Community Pharmacists Association. NCPA was
founded in 1898 to be an integral part of
independent pharmacy and to represent it and its
needs. It is highly recognized for its continued
involvement in politics and community. NCPA
works with other organizations to be a unified voice
for pharmacy, to work on issues pharmacists must
face, and to provide direction for community
pharmacy both in business and practice. This year
members of SACP have organized and participated
in a variety of events including:

- Living with Diabetes at St. Stephens Episcopal
Church - A Multiple Sclerosis walk in
Tappahannock. Va

- Smoking Cessation Counseling at the School of
Pharmacy Open House and School of Pharmacy
Health Fair

- A Poison Prevention Program at Daycares and
Preschools around Richmond

Officers

^resident: Tiffany White

^resident-Elect: Lauren Marston

Treasurer: Amy Dembowski

Secretary: Emily Hall

Historian: Leah Belcher

Community Service Chair: Allison

Lynch

Legislative Chair: Suzie Padgett

Fundraising Chair: Zeenia Gilani

P-1 Class Rep: Shannon

Kennedy

P-2 Class Rep: Danny Jaek

P-3 Class Rep: Meghan Hall

Faculty Advisor: Dr. David

Holdford

SACGP

Student Association of Consultant and Geriatric Pharmacy

SACGP is a student chapter of ASCP

(American Society of Consultant

Pharmacist). Our organization is

devoted to furthering our senior care

l<nowledge and exploring career

opportunities in the realms of

consultant and geriatric pharmacy.

Our members are active in community

volunteer work focused on Richmond

area seniors, including Medicare Part

D assistance programs and open

enrollment, and brown bag events in

local assisted living facilities. We also

have active involvement from our

members at the INOVA campus.

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Vice President: Deanna Flora
President-Elect: Adam Krul<as
SecretaryAA/ebmaster: Bonnie Dennis
Treasurer: Shruti Brahmbhatt
Events Coordinator: Jennifer Witten
Historian: Joseph McCloskey
Faculty Advisor: Kimberly Cappuzzo

SNPhA

Student National Pharmaceutical Association

The Student National

Pharmaceutical Association

(SNPhA) is an educational and

service organization dedicated to the

advancement of minority groups in

health care in the United States. It

aims to encourage the participation

of more minority groups in the field

of pharmacy and other health

professions. It also strives to

ameliorate the health concerns

faced by the minority population in

the United States. It accomplishes

this by providing basic free services

to the public such as blood pressure

and blood glucose screenings and

providing education about health

issues such as stroke prevention

and Diabetes education. It is

dedicated to improving the health,

educational and social environment

of minority groups.

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SVSHP :id\'aivc5 aiid aipport^ the professional practice of (iitiire pharmacists nrhospitals and health s\ 'Stems and
seiA'es as their collectix'c \'oice on_isaies related to medicatioi^iise and \xibhc health.

OthCT Events

- SpeciaJtv Shadaving Program

- Bbod Pressure screenings
-Womenis Cardiovascufer Awareness

Ha]bween_Partv for MCV pediatric patients

2008-2009 Officers
Pre^dent LaLireirPierce
President-Efect Sti^ie Padgett
Vice President KatlileerLHidalgo
Secretary: HolK' Gtirgle
Treasurer: Dma Patel
Membership Chair/Webmaster:
Sommer Yotuig'

P 1 Representative Swati iVUshra
Faculv Adveor: Dr. Nanc\' Ymiker

VASP

VASP promotes the profession of pharmacy through legislative affairs,
comiTiunity service, public relations, and social activities.

2008-2009 Officers
'resident:

Jon Carter

'resident-Elect:

<\my Dembowski

i/ice President:

_ina Saliba

Secretary:

Deanna Flora

Treasurer:

Vlaria Koumas

Historians:

VIeghan Hall

Alexis Noble

Class Representatives:

Operation Diabetes

PI: Amanda Botteicher
P2: Lauren Marston
P3: Dina Patel
Community Service Co-
chairs:
Leah Belcher
Holly Gurgle
Meagan Travers
Membership Chair:
■Allison Lynch
Social Chair:
■Jenni Witten
Public Relations Chair:
iLaura Saad
Fundraising Chair:
Van Tran

Legislative Co-chairs
Lauren Marston
Suzie Pagett
IPSF Chair:
Jenn Austin
Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Amy Whittaker

Dinner Social

IVIidyear Regional Meeting

- Legislative Day

- APhM promotion

- Health Fairs

- National and
State Meetings

- Executive
Retreats

- Guest Speakers

- Socials with pre-
pharmacy club

- Bake and Yard
Sales

Operation Immunization

Capsule

tlie Capaile is [lie VCU
School of Pharmacv'
newsletter, vvrittcn_and edited
b\- sRident pharmacists. CXir
goal is to ensLire that facultv
aixl stLidcrils are avarc d
ongoing organi2_ational
projects, indft'idual
accoiiiplishnents, nevv
dc\'dopnients, and changes
that affect tlie Scliool of'
Phamiacv commLinitv. We
are committed to prov'idmg
the most up to date and
acairate mfonTiatiai_to our
readers.

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2008 Staff
Kathleen Hidalgo

Editor-in-Chief

Gwen Do

Assistant Editor
Staff Writers

Greg Hicks
David Trinh

Adetayo

Ogunsanya

Lauren Carpenter

Malini Krishnan

Jeff Ikeda

Lauren Cox

Guest Writers

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Pharmacists help others

Community Service, Fundraisers, and Annual meetings

Pharmacy

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Fall Picnic, Philanthropies and SGA events

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Pharmacy Semi-Formal at the Renaissance Center

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X-Ray Yearbook

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Editor-in-Chief

Nathan Lewis
Medicine 2009

Thank you for picking up a copy of
the 96th yeaibook for the MCV
Campus, The X-Ray. The Medical
College of Virginia has a long and
inspiring history, and for neai'ly a
century, the X-Ray has been there
to document the life and times of
the students at this institution. It is
my hope that this book will sei-ve as
a keepsake so that years from now
we may look back at the beginning
of our professional careers. It was a
privilege and an honor to bring you
the this year's edition of the X-Ray.

Photography Editor
Woon Chow

MD/PhD Pro-tram

Renee Mehi.ad

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The yearbook is
a wonderful way
to preserve our
memories and
traditions. I am
proud to be a
part of it.

Melissa Cavanaugh

Occiipalinnat Therapy 200^

Charlene Disamaya

Occupolional Therapy 2010

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Preeti Kansal

Demism 2010

Margarette Le

Denrislrv 20J 1

Rajika Nanayakkara

Medicine 201 1

Heather Pittard

Nursing 2009

I do yearbook because to me
it's a way to collect
memories and keep them all
in one place.. What other
excuse would I have to
capture images of people
doing simulations or class
presentations? Years down
the road we will have these
pages to help us remember
how we began this new
stage in our lives with our
friends and colleagues.

The tradition of
the yearbook
allows us to
look back at the
in-between and
remember what
we would
otherwise forget.

As a PI, working on the
yeai'book has helped me
learn more about our
School of Pharmacy and
the student organizations
within it. Also, it
provided a great creative
outlet in my world of
biology, chemistry and
math-based courses! I
look forward to being a
part of the X-Ray staff
again next year.

1 was interested to
see all of the events
and organizations I
was not involved
in. It was so fun to
document the past
year in photo-
graphs. However,
as you might know.
it was a lot more
work than I
originally thought,
but it was worth it.

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through pharmacy
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Congratulations to all of the
extraordinary 2009 Graduates of

The Virginia Commonwealth
University Medical College

of Virginia Pharmacy School

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