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2021 KOAA Honors Excellence
You are an important part of our A.T. Still University-Kirksville College
of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) family, which is made up of
more than 8,400 alumni, plus administration, faculty, staff, students,
and friends. The Kirksville Osteopathic Alumni Association (KOAA) is
committed to preserving the rich heritage of ATSU-KCOM and all of
ATSU by offering the highest level of service and programs. We are
fortunate to have alumni and friends whose support continues to move
the University forward.
Recognizing outstanding alumni and friends through various awards
is an important activity and is one of the many programs the alumni
association takes pride in supporting.
Through their achievements, the individuals honored help ensure the
continued reputation of excellence at ATSU. At the same time, these
individuals set a high standard for the aspiration and goals of ATSU-
KCOM. We proudly honor their leadership, service, and commitment to
ATSU-KCOM.
KOAA Board of Directors
John R. Thurman Jr., DO, ’12 Bruce Lee Mintz, DO, ’81
President Michael Paddock, DO, ’06
Christine Perry, DO, ’03 Kimberly Perry, DO, ’91
President Elect
Jeffrey Rettig, DO, ’87
Joseph Novinger, DO, ’89
Past President David Rhoiney, DO, ’14
Angela Breckenridge, DO, ’92 Alan B. Schorr, DO, ’81
Pre-president Elect John R. Sutton, DO, ’89
F. James Anderson, DO, ’88 Todd N. Troxell, DO, ’17
Sharon Dykstra, DO, ’87 Frederick “Rick” Watson, DO, ’97
David John Fleszar, DO, ’87 Imran Yousaf, DO, ’17
Austin Jones, DO, ’08 Kevin Smith, OMS IV
Richard Koss, DO, ’82 Maria Kondrashova, OMS III
Brian Lake, DO, ’04 Erin Cassidy, OMS II
Hans Furtado Laursen, DO, ’03
KOAA Honors Excellence 2021
KOAA Honors Excellence 2021 Alumnus/Alumna of the Year Distinguished Service Awards Living Tribute Award Honorary Memberships KOAA is proud of all the recipients of its legendary annual awards. Alumni and friends are welcome to honor these individuals by making contributions in their name(s). Contributions are directed to the KOAA Education Program Fund or KOAA Student Request Fund. Education Program Fund This fund is for the improvement of osteopathic medical education in all ATSU- KCOM departments. ATSU-KCOM’s mission is to prepare osteopathic physicians eminently qualified for the challenges of the 21st century. The goal for this fund is to assist in accomplishing this vital mission. Investment income from donations made in honor of the Living Tribute Award and the Alumnus/Alumna of the Year recipients is used to fund innovative educational programs and acquire needed educational resources, such as equipment, textbooks, resource books, and professional periodicals. The number of programs funded each year is determined by College needs. Annually, the KOAA board receives project nominations of highest priority from ATSU-KCOM’s dean. The board reviews nominated proposals and recommends projects for funding to the board president. In 2020-21, this fund awarded $13,964.04 to Tatyana Kondrashova, MD, associate professor, for equipment to support development of hands-on ultrasonography skills in diagnostics of lung diseases while reducing student contact with each other. Student Request Fund This fund provides support for ATSU-KCOM student organizations requesting financial support for their organization’s activities. KOAA funds this program through contributions received in honor of Honorary KOAA Membership and Distinguished Service Award recipients. The KOAA board annually receives student organization requests from the Student Government Association Executive Committee. The fund’s balance determines the number of requests supported each year. The board reviews all nominated proposals and recommends those to be funded. In 2020-21, $7,150 in awards from this fund were distributed to ATSU’s Dermatology Club, Garden Club, OB/GYN Club, Sexuality in Medicine Club, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons – Medical Student Section, and Still Caring Health Connection.
Alumnus of the Year Suzanne Steinbaum, DO, ’94 The KOAA Board of Directors established the Alumnus/Alumna of the Year Award in 1982 to recognize and honor ATSU-KCOM graduates who have made outstanding contributions to the College and osteopathic profession. The award provides an opportunity for fellow alumni, colleagues, patients, students, and friends of the recipient to honor the Alumnus/Alumna of the Year and support ATSU-KCOM’s education program. All gifts received in honor of the recipient are restricted for the KOAA Education Program Fund. KOAA Honors Excellence 2021
Suzanne Steinbaum, DO, ’94 Suzanne Steinbaum, DO, ’94, is an attending cardiologist, specializing in prevention. She is in private practice in New York City and is president of SRSHeart, a personalized lifestyle management program using anatomy, physiology, functional data, genetics and metabolism, along with technology, to reach ultimate cardiovascular health. Dr. Steinbaum was director of Women’s Cardiovascular Prevention, Health, and Wellness at Mt. Sinai Heart in New York City and served as director of Women’s Heart Health at Northwell Lenox Hill. She is the author of “Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum’s Heart Book: Every Woman’s Guide to a Heart Healthy Life,” teaching all women how to lead the healthiest lives by living from the heart, and “Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally,” with the editors of Prevention. She has been awarded a New York Times Super Doctor, a Castle and Connolly Top Doctor for Cardiovascular Disease, and New York Magazine’s prestigious Best Doctors, New York edition. Dr. Steinbaum is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association. She is a national volunteer medical expert for the American Heart Association and its Go Red for Women movement, including service as chairperson of Go Red for Women in New York City. She has devoted her career to the treatment of heart disease through early detection, education, and prevention – lecturing nationally on the topics of women and heart disease, coronary artery disease, and prevention and treatment through lifestyle modification. Dr. Steinbaum is often cited in magazines and newspapers and is regularly seen on network news health segments as a leading consultant in the field of cardiology, women and heart disease, and prevention. She is often a guest on the network television show, “The Doctors,” and has been a guest on “Good Morning America” and “The View.” Her true passion for prevention and women’s heart health was highlighted during her appearance on “The Today Show.” Dr. Steinbaum’s approach to a heart-centered life focuses on the whole woman and lifestyle issues beyond the numbers. Her explanation for life balance, success, healing, and ultimate happiness is simply described as “living from the heart.” She has hosted a television show, “Focus on Health,” developed an app called MyWanda, been an editor for WebMD, and been involved in all aspects of media, communication, and education in the pursuit of helping women empower themselves to live their best lives. She is honored as Alumna of the Year for her professional contributions and dedication to the promotion of health, wellness, and overall vitality by living a heart-centered life.
Living Tribute Award Maria Evans, MD The Living Tribute Award program was established by the KOAA Board of Directors in 1969. Since then it has provided alumni, colleagues, students, and friends of the College with an opportunity to honor outstanding ATSU- KCOM faculty and administration who have made significant contributions to the College and the osteopathic profession. All gifts received in honor of the recipient are restricted for the KOAA Education Program Fund. KOAA Honors Excellence 2021
Maria Evans, MD Maria Evans, MD, graduated from Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri, with a bachelor of science in education in 1981. Her professional training includes a post-sophomore year fellowship in pathology and completion of the MD program, residency, and board certification in anatomic and clinical pathology all at University of Missouri-Columbia from 1988-96. She also earned a certificate in theological studies at Church Divinity School of the Pacific in Berkeley, California, in 2017. Dr. Evans was associate professor of pathology at ATSU-KCOM from 2000-15. “What I love most of all about all the years I taught, is that so many of my students have turned out to be amazingly generous, self-giving people who truly care about the betterment of humankind, and have pursued humanitarian work in addition to incorporating it into their medical practices.” The self- proclaimed Imelda Marcos of cowboy boots, Dr. Evans wore purple cowboy boots at every ATSU-KCOM commencement from her first in 2001 as she joyfully fulfilled her role as student-elected marshal. Her enthusiasm for teaching and impact as an educator did not go unnoticed. During her years at University of Missouri-Columbia and ATSU-KCOM, Dr. Evans was a three-time Golden Apple award winner. She also received the A.T. Still Staff award for Excellence in Teaching in 2004 and was honored to be among the faculty chosen to “hood” graduates several years during her time at ATSU-KCOM. Dr. Evans continues to work part-time for Boyce & Bynum Pathology Services/ Chariton Labs, where she is medical director. She also serves as hospital lab medical director for Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, and Samaritan Hospital in Macon. In 2017, she was ordained to the priesthood in the Episcopal Church, Diocese of Missouri, and now serves as an interim priest in Hannibal, Missouri. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, volunteering at the Pantry for Adair County, and taking pilgrimages to sacred sites. She lives in Greentop, Missouri, with her two dogs, Diamond and Howard, and three farm cats, collectively known as “The Calico Girls.”
Distinguished Service Awards The Distinguished Service Award was established by the KOAA Board of Directors in 1991 to recognize alumni and friends of the College and KOAA who have provided outstanding service/financial support to ATSU-KCOM. All gifts received in honor of the recipients are restricted for the KOAA-KCOM Student Request Fund. KOAA Honors Excellence 2021
David Kelley, DO, ’03
David Kelley, DO, ’03, has more than 27 years
in healthcare operational and leadership
roles. Committed to healthcare at an
early age, he has worked in a multitude
of supporting departments in various
hospitals and medical centers, academic and
private practice. Dr. Kelley had 16 years of
experience in healthcare prior to undertaking
and completing his medical education and
training. He is currently a double-specialist in
anesthesia and critical care, board certified
in anesthesiology, and board eligible in
critical care.
Dr. Kelley earned his doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from ATSU-
KCOM in June 2003. He completed an internship in general surgery, residency
in anesthesiology, and fellowship in critical care medicine all at Dartmouth
Hitchcock Medical Center. He completed an additional year of training in
leadership and preventive medicine at the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy
and Clinical Practice at Dartmouth College. While his perspectives and strategies
on intensive care unit (ICU) operations and management are grounded in 15-plus
years of hands-on, clinical and leadership experience in various ICUs, his year at
the Dartmouth Institute enabled him to hone those skills to a razor’s edge.
Dr. Kelley was honored to be selected as the founding medical director for the
departments of Critical Care and Respiratory Care at Clarian Arnett Hospital
in Lafayette, Indiana. This facility was a brand-new launch and required intense
focus and attention to detail to design solid performing departments from a
blank slate. Dr. Kelley is currently transitioning back to the world of academia
and has recently accepted a position as assistant professor of anesthesiology
at the State University of New York Medical Center in Syracuse, New York. He
is also a consulting physician executive in clinical applications development,
product research, and on-site support for Cerner Corporation, one of the leading
healthcare information technology firms in the world.
Dr. Kelley is a past member of the KOAA Board of Directors, including a
term as KOAA president. He is active as an ATSU-KCOM alumni ambassador,
enthusiastically representing the osteopathic profession and demonstrating his
commitment to advancing the mission of ATSU with energetic volunteerism
and through his generous financial support.Donna Sparks, MA
Donna Sparks earned a bachelor of science
in business administration with an emphasis
in office management and a master of
accountancy from Truman State University.
Sparks has given outstanding service to the
University and ATSU-KCOM for over two
decades.
Since she joined the staff in 1996, Sparks
has held positions in Student Affairs as
administrative assistant and then executive
assistant to the vice president for student
affairs. She made the professional transition
to Admissions in 2003 as assistant director
and currently holds the position as director
of admissions processing.
Sparks is dedicated to ensuring processes support applicants and faculty
to find the best candidates to meet needs of the institution and its mission.
She states, “I feel fortunate to have been given the opportunity to meet
the amazing students/graduates of ATSU-KCOM. It is great to see their
accomplishments and hear how they are positively affecting their local
communities and the DO profession.”
In her role, she works tirelessly to advise and guide applicants through the
application process. She provides timely information and support to the
Admissions and Pre-screening Committees to make their jobs effective
and efficient.
Sparks has two sons, Andrew Sparks, DMD, ’13, ATSU-ASDOH, and Aaron
Sparks, DO, ’15, ATSU-KCOM. She fills her spare time enjoying her two
granddaughters, Raegan and Rylan.
KOAA Honors Excellence 2021KOAA Honorary Membership Award
The Honorary KOAA Membership Award was established by the KOAA Board of
Directors in 1948 to recognize individuals who rendered meritorious service to
osteopathic education.
All gifts received in honor of these recipients are restricted for the KOAA
Student Request Fund
Brian Bowles
Brian Bowles has served as executive
director of the Missouri Association of
Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons
(MAOPS) for over 13 years where he has
promoted, supported, and advanced
the osteopathic profession through his
dedication and service. He has worked
to support the University and its mission
by advocating for osteopathic students,
residents, physicians, and colleges of
osteopathic medicine at the state and
national level.
Bowles advocates for students at the
colleges of osteopathic medicine and
provides support and resources for them as they transition through residency
and into practice. With his assistance, members of the student chapters of
MAOPS learn leadership and advocacy skills, and develop strategies they can
use throughout their careers.
His leadership at the state and national level promotes the profession as
a distinct and important part of the healthcare workforce. He works to
ensure legislation is favorable or does not negatively impact the practice of
osteopathic medicine. He has been a strong supporter of ATSU-KCOM in his
endeavors to protect the profession. He has worked tirelessly to develop and
launch online continuing medical education opportunities for DOs to benefit
their continued education. His work includes collaborating with ATSU-KCOM to
ensure a broader audience for its “Osteopathic Approach” educational series.Carla True
She didn’t know it at the time, but when
Carla True walked through the doors of
ATSU-KCOM on July 21, 1969, she had begun
the first day of her more than five-decade
career with the University.
For eight years, True remained in her initial
position, working as a transcriptionist at
ATSU-KCOM and briefly working for a
hematologist. When a friend informed her
about an available patient care coordinator
position in Osteopathic Manipulative
Medicine, she transferred, excited but
nervous about her career change. True
became a staple of the department, as well
as, one of ATSU’s longest-serving employees.
In her role, True ensured patients were taken care of, from their initial phone call
to compiling medical histories before their doctor arrived. While she enjoyed the
office work, True said her patients and co-workers were the best part of the job.
“They know what I like to eat, what I like to do for fun, what I do on the
weekends,” True said of her co-workers. “They just get into your life, and you get
into theirs.”
One employee in particular made his way into True’s life, her husband of 49
years and the Kirksville, Missouri, campus’ former lead electrician, Allen True.
For more than 23 years, the pair enjoyed being both coworkers and life partners.
Over the course of True’s career, the University and osteopathic medicine
underwent significant changes. ATSU’s size, scope, and available technology
increased dramatically. She even worked under eight of the University’s 12
presidents. The strong bonds she formed with those around her, however,
remained constant.
“They’re good to you, you’re good to them,” True said. “Most of them have been
just like family.”
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To further its educational goals and remain a leader in osteopathic medical
education, ATSU-KCOM looks to its loyal graduates and friends for support.
Your gift recognizes these individuals’ achievements and provides current
ATSU-KCOM students with opportunities to enhance their medical education.
My gift is in honor of:
Education Program Fund
2021 Alumnus of the Year recipient
q Suzanne Steinbaum, DO, ’94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $_____________
2021 Living Tribute Award recipient
q Maria Evans, MD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $_____________
Student Request Fund
2021 Distinguished Service Award recipients
q David Kelley, DO, ’03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $_____________
q Donna Sparks, MA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $_____________
2021 KOAA Honorary Membership recipients
q Brian Bowles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $_____________
q Carla True . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $_____________
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