Class of 2024 White Coat Ceremony - Saturday, auguSt 29, 2020 - Rocky Vista University
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Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2024 White Coat Ceremony Saturday, August 29, 2020
President’s Welcome This year’s White Coat Ceremony is clearly fo- cused on the calling and challenge you have ac- cepted. The students and faculty of RVU have played, and continue to play, a significant role in the COVID-19 Pandemic. Not since 1918 has our Country’s medical professionals been challenged by such a far-reaching pandemic. It challenges us, as a graduate healthcare University, to insist on the most advanced educational technologies and curricular emphasis, while never forgetting our commitment to the healing power and the impor- tance of body, mind, and spirit. Our successes are a result of our dedicated faculty and staff who are pas- sionate about working with a diverse, robust student body. Our mission statement reads: “Rocky Vista University provides quality healthcare edu- cation while inspiring students to serve with compassion, integrity and excellence.” This is more than just words stenciled on our walls; they are words we live by every day. The commitment to our mission is evident in collaboration, rather than competition, among all members of the RVU Community—faculty, staff, students, administrators, and members of our Board of Trustees. This sense of family and pride resonates in the halls of RVU. Compassion, integrity, and a strong sense of service are traits we seek when selecting members of our community, a community that not only respects the diversity we enjoy but embraces the strength that diver- sity brings us. We are a community committed to the highest ideals on the local, national, and international level and we hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards. Welcome to Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Class of 2024. Clinton E. Adams, DO, FACHE President and CEO of Rocky Vista University
Deans’ Welcome We are happy to have you join us on this important first phase in your journey to become an outstanding osteo- pathic physician. You are entering a transformative pro- gram that will set your feet firm and straight on the path of service to your community and to all of humanity. The House of Medicine has high expectations and standards for all who enter its walls. We have chosen you because we feel you can meet those high expectations and stan- dards, which include not just good academic and proce- dural skills, but outstanding ethical and moral behavior, as well. It is our charge to provide you with the mentor- ship, basic knowledge, and clinical skills to successfully enter the next phase of your physician training—resi- dency. It is your responsibility in turn to apply yourself and learn the subjects well, master clinical skills, and continue to magnify them throughout your time at RVU. From the moment you enter RVU, we expect you to start transforming your mindset to that of a physician and to act like a physician with the highest standards of professionalism. You will be judged as a professional repre- senting the House of Medicine. Please remember that you will be held at a much higher standard than your peers who are not in medical school. We expect you to always be a positive role model for RVU and the profession. We appreciate you choosing to join our family here at RVUCOM; you have made the right decision. Whether you are joining us from the snowcapped peaks of Parker or from the enchanting vista of the Red Mountain in Ivins, we are one University and one big osteopathic medical family. Sincerely, Thomas N. Told, DO, FACOFP-dist. Dean of RVUCOM David J. Park, FACOFP, FAAFP Campus Dean of RVUCOM-SU
Keynote speaker Kevin Klauer, DO Dr. Klauer is the current CEO of the American Os- teopathic Association. He served as Chief Medical Officer, Hospital Based Services, Chief Risk Officer, Executive Director of the Patient Safety Organiza- tion, and the Medical Director for the Medical Call Center for TeamHealth. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and The University of Ten- nessee. Dr. Klauer served as the Medical Editor-in- Chief for ACEP Now, ACEP’s monthly publication, and as former Editor-in-Chief for Emergency Phy- sicians Monthly publication. He is the Co-Author of three risk management books: Bouncebacks: Pe- diatrics, Emergency Medicine Bouncebacks: Medical and Legal and Risk Management and the Emergency Department: Executive Leadership for Protecting Patients and Hospitals. Dr. Klauer also served as the American College of Emergency Physicians Council Speaker and served on their Board of Directors from 2016 through 2019. In 2014, he was the recipient of the American College of Emergency Phy- sicians Honorable Mention Outstanding Speaker of the Year Award and was recognized by the Ohio Chapter of ACEP with the Bill Hall Award for service. In 2016 he was honored with the ACEP Outstanding Speaker of the Year Award, as well as EMRA’s highest honor, the Joseph F. Waeckerle award. In 2018, Dr. Klauer was awarded the Janice A. Wachtler Educator of the Year Award by the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physi- cians. Dr. Klauer earned his Executive JD, with honors, from Concord Law School in 2011.
WHITE COAT CEREMONY
Processional Music
Welcome from Rocky Vista University
David Park, DO
Campus Dean of RVUCOM-SU
National Anthem
Austin Dickerson, OMS II
Invocation
Thomas N. Told, DO, FACOFP Dist.
Dean of RVUCOM; Chief Academic Officer and
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Welcome from the President
Clinton E. Adams, DO, FACHE
President and CEO
Keynote Speaker
Kevin Klauer, DO
CEO of the American Osteopathic Association
Significance of the White Coat
Heather Ferrill, DO
Associate Dean of Integrated Curriculum
Presentation of the White Coat Photos
Closing Remarks
David Park, DO
Campus Dean of RVUCOM-SU
Recessional MusicCLASS VISION STATEMENT
We the Class of 2024 at
Rocky Vista University
College of Osteopathic Medicine
will:
commit to be life-long learners of
medicine and to provide culturally
competent care;
overcome present and future adversity
through innovation and collaboration;
valiantly advocate for underserved
populations through integrity and service;
inspire others to honor authenticity,
respect diversity, and lead with humility;
demonstrate compassionate healthcare
while achieving new heights in medicine.Class of 2024
COLORADO
Rachel Abercrombie Camille Crane Sarah Hendee
Nishani Abeydeera Michael Dea Erin Herbstova
Nia Acevedo Megan de Kok Erica Herrera
Hamza Ajmal Zachariah Devine Daniel Huben
Olajumoke Akala Jaydeep Dhillon Katharine Irwin
Austin Anderson Shivani Dixit Anna Jacobs
Thomas Andreas William Du Sablon Melissa Jimenez
Kristoff Noel Aragon Brian Ducay Danielle (Sunhee) Jung
Luka Bahra Matthew Duerr Benjamin Kinder
Manav Bains Sophia Eschelbeck Hannah Kinser
Mitchell Ballard Darya Fedorova Cara Knasel
Varasiddimounish (Mo) Rachael Fuller Soumya Kodali
Bandi Holly Furlong Danielle Kowal
Elinor Barsh Nathaly Gallego Harry Kranichfeld
Cameron Battle Madeline Gemuenden Daniel Kuivinen
Shannon Bender Danielle Genov Victor Kuo
Lauren Bennett Jacob Gerken Kyle LaMar
Jasmine Bomben Leah Ginn Brycen Lauer
Donald Borchert Nicholas Goeman Abigail Lepinski
Carson Bridgman Abigael Gunther Molly Lindsey
Kendra Brummund Carl Gustafson Christina Looby
David Burns James Haider Nathan Lovato
Vladimir Cardenas Matthew Hall Caitlin Magee
Kaitlyn Chenney Natasha Hamilton Nicholas Maher
Brandon Christnovich Adrianna Hammack Kevin Mandagere
William Cohn Nathan Hammer Nathaniel Marroquin
Meghan Colip Nathan Hammerle Sasha Marsh
Bailey Cook Brian Hartman Heather Martin
Kyle Cook Isaac Hartman Vahid MashhouriClass of 2024
COLORADO
Nathan Mathiyakom Sofia Rahmanzai Lauren Tice
Caitlin McHugh Morgan Reich Karena Tien
Geoffrey McLatchey Steven Rella Nhuong-Sao (Sao) Ton
Anna Megenhardt Corinne Ricci Danica Cecil Ujano
Joseph Melius Austin Rieth Eleza Valente
Ellyn Milan Ryan Rivard Desira Vance
Zachary Miller Evan Roark Joshua Vincent
Matthew Morelli Scott Roberts Zachary Vinton
Tabor Morse Jennifer Ross Brianna Wang
Paige Nahod Kendrick Rubino Meredith Ware
Katherine Nicolich Nicole Russell Christina Warren
Eric Ninh Megan Ryan Morgen Weatherly
Brianna Nino Arushi Saluja Bailey Weidner
Joseph Noble Samantha Santora Brigitte Weil
Taylor Norris Alexis Schirado Derek Welch
Nitya Nunna Hojin Seo Austin George White
Erin Onat Kaylynn Sines-Losak Kevin Wolfe
Kyle Palermo Rachel Smith Peter Woolley
Matthew Paluska Kyle Snook Jasmine Yu
Anjali Patel Allison Stassel Matthew Zabel
Sagar Patel Kaitlyn Stenberg Demi Zapata
Dean Paz Ellet (Ellie) Stone Rachael Zehnder
Emily Paz Savanna Stoy Chen (Z) Zeigerson
Michael Peapos Kenny Ta Morgan Zueger
Ryne Pflieger Dana Tabbara
Amy Pham Katherine Teixeira
Kaitlin Porter Matthew Tepper
Gabrielle Porzenski Lucas Teynor
Kevin Puri Devin ThomasClass of 2024
Southern Utah
Colby Adamson Cody Crandall Christopher
Dominic Allan Kane Darling Hannum, Jr.
Kyle Anderson Francis De Castro Joshua Hansen
Diana Arias Yazmine de la Cruz Jaysen Hatch
Laura Aston Jourdain Dong Cason Heier
Samyar Attarian Christian Dowling Shiela Heileman
Ellison (Ellie) Barlow Nickolas (Nic) Duff Erin Herndon
Keenan Barr Izabela (Iza) Dziedzic Jordan Higgs
Patrick Barthman Christian Earl Michael Higham
Hunter Bell Benjamin Elgan Kurtis Hinton
Adam Berry Ryan Enslow Jackson Holmgren
John Bosack Emerson Evans Yasir Izhar
Justin Bradshaw Anissa Finley Brady James
Tanner Brinley Mckenzie Frye Joseph Jenkins
Jenna Buckleitner Daniel (Justice) Garrish Tyler Johnson
Jameson Casinas Steven Gawrys Jordan Jones
Nikita Chalaka Sean George Jasmine Kaura
Joshua Chandler Thomas Gordon Meghana Kethireddy
Cameron Chappell Benjamin Gourley Hyein (Haily) Kil
Jessica Chen Quinton Gray Nara Kim
Lafe Christenson Robert (Cameron) Green Jessica Kitsen
Min (Rebecca) Chung Sean Hagedorn Eric Ko
Jordan Clawson Lauren Hagenstein Ali Koehler
Bryan Coburn Tyler Hall Thomas Kuehn
Brandon Cox Kaitlin Hallahan Karishma LakhaniClass of 2024
Southern Utah
Brianna Landis Alyssa Palmer Kalvin Thomas
Andrew Larson Taylor Park Kyle Tracy
Serena Le Lawsen Parker David (Cooper) Van-
Timothy Light Jacqueline Pham deMerwe
Mark Linford Nicole Phan Dan Viet
Gentrie Maag Stephanie Quoss Shreya Vuchula
Angela MacFarlane Luke Richards Lesley Waters
Austin Martinez Zeke Richards Lauren Weber
Alexander (Kamaehu) Tanner Roberts Austin Brent White
Matthias Avery Roe Brandon Wilkinson
Roderick (Dallon) Jason Roe Douglas Wirthlin
Maxwell Cheyenne Wong
Samuel (Brady) Rogers
Alexandra McMillan Westin Wong
Andrew (Jake) Roush
Cecelia McWilliams Michael Wons
Eduardo Sanchez
Hope Menning Steven York
Jacob Sawyer
Colton Merrill Tammy Zamaitis
Kevin Seely
Bradley Mikesell Bayli Zimmerman
Lauren Marie Smith
Amanda Morgan
Nathan Sperry
Adelene Morrow
Evan Starr
Shad Mortensen
Riley Stearns
Jordan Nelson
Jason Steele
Taylor Nelson
Matthew Steffensen
Steven Nichols
Wayne Sterr
Kathryn Offner
Shreyas Suresh
Garrett Olsen
Morgan SzczepaniakTHANK YOU Medical education at Rocky Vista University has been a partnership be- tween the school and the community of physicians who help impart their skills upon the next generation of physicians. There is no greater partner in this most worthwhile endeavor than the Denver Osteopathic Foundation. Born out of the closing of Colorado’s most iconic osteopathic hospitals, Rocky Mountain Osteopathic Hospital, the Denver Osteopathic Founda- tion has been the standard bearer for promoting philanthropy and growth in our profession throughout Colorado and the Mountain West. We are grateful for their work and support on behalf of our students and the University. The Foundation has provided scholarships and support in many ways to RVU. This year, we are especially grateful that they are providing the white coats that will be presented to our first-year students. In addition to the RVUCOM emblem, we are honored to have our students carry the Denver Osteopathic Foundation logo on their white coats as they enter the osteopathic profession and begin the process of becoming physi- cians. Thanks again, Denver Osteopathic Foundation, for all you do for RVU. Sincerely, Thomas N. Told, DO, FACOFP-dist. Dean of Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine David J. Park, DO, FAAFP, FACOFP Campus Dean of Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine-SU
RVU Mission
Rocky Vista University provides quality healthcare
education while inspiring students to serve with
compassion, integrity, and excellence.
Core Values
Collegiality: Mutual respect, collaboration, and the open exchange of
ideas advance mutual goals and facilitate individual growth.
Compassion: The willingness to be engaged with the needs of others.
Diversity: An awareness of the dignity of all, regardless of culture,
race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, physical
ability, socioeconomic status, or individual life experiences.
Excellence: The commitment to exceed expectations in education.
Innovation: Delivering new and creative ways to provide healthcare
education while consistently demonstrating compassion,
integrity, and excellence.
Integrity: The quality of living a unified life in which one’s convictions
are well-considered and match one’s actions, demonstrating
fairness, honesty, sincerity, professionalism, and a consistent
commitment to our mission, vision, and values.
Service: Through active service, we support one another and seek to
meet the needs of the larger community.Achieving New Heights in
Medical Education
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
8401 South Chambers Road, Parker, CO 80134
255 East Center Street, Ivins, UT 84713
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