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SUMMER
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G R A D UAT I O N 2 01 9 INSIDE:
Featuring the Class of 2019, Residency Information, Department Reports: Plastic Surgery and Preventive
Awards, Photos, and More Medicine | Remembering Dr. Leonard L. Bailey
Adventist Health•
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G R A D U AT I O N 2 019 E D I TO R I A LS
13 Graduation Feature: A letter to the 2 Guest Editorial: JENNY JAQUE ’04
graduates, awards, photos, residency
4 From the President
information, and more
6 From the Dean
13 F E AT U R E S
NEWS
28 Disclosure of Medical Errors:
In Favor of Full Disclosure: 7 The Student Fund
CHARLES D. RANDOLPH ’19 argues
8 School of Medicine News
the benefits of full disclosure.
10 Alumni News
31 Strangers: A poem by EUNICE M.
MARPAUNG ’19 11 Wedding Announcements
32 Department Reports: Plastic 12 AIMS Report
Surgery and Preventive Medicine:
Subhas Gupta, MD, and APRIL M.
32 IN MEMORIAM
WILSON ’06 report on their respective
departments and distinguished faculty. 41 Featured Obituary:
LEONARD L. BAILEY ’69
36 Graduation Locations: DENNIS E.
PARK, MA, ’07-HON reports on the 43 Alumni Remembered
locations of past graduation sites.
38 Alumni Spotlight: On the Cover: (Outer photo) KRISTINA
Featuring LAURA A. FOSTER ’12 MERCADO ’19 contemplates on what lies
ahead beyond graduation. (Inside photo) Students
39 Historical Snapshot:
Adventist Health is a faith-based, Heritage Stone Update
of the class of 2019 make their entrance for the
38 commencement ceremony in May.
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serving the West Coast and Hawaii.
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heritage values, we are seeking
mission-minded individuals to join our
compassionate team of providers. We
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EDITORIALS
FROM THE
GUEST EDITORIAL
EDITOR
Making
Drs. Edmond and Ella Haddad are leaving their legacy by giving the
gift of opportunity. Both educators at Loma Linda University Health,
they decided to make a gift through real estate. Proceeds from its
Connections sale established the Ella and Edmond Haddad International Student
Scholarship in the Loma Linda University School of Public Health
and added to The Labeeb Haddad Memorial Scholarship in Loma
A
s another academic year has come to a close, I can’t help Linda University School of Dentistry.
but remember the day I made the decision to be an
alumnus of Loma Linda University (LLU) School of “Qualified students from all over the world should have the
Medicine. I must have been around nine years old. I was walking on opportunity to receive a higher education. We believe everyone
the Loma Linda campus with my family and came upon the Good has something that they want to promote and for us that is love,
Samaritan sculpture. I was familiar with the story found in Luke peace and hope.”
10:29-37. A man going – Drs. Edmond and Ella Haddad
from Jerusalem to Jericho
How will youWe’re working to
is attacked by robbers who I AM SO PROUD TO BE
strip him and beat him. A A GRADUATE OF THIS
priest and a Levite pass by GREAT SCHOOL AND TO leave To learn how you can give from your
cure blindness.
without helping him, but a IRA account or about establishing
BE A MEMBER OF THIS
your LEGACY?
a Planned Gift, visit llulegacy.org or
Samaritan stops and cares COMMUNITY OF call 909-558-4553.
for him, taking him to an inn GREAT PHYSICIANS share your stories, we want to spotlight your missions, we want to
where the Samaritan pays establish connections with our future alumni, and we want to share
for his care. Two individuals the message of local and global service. MANY STRENGTHS. ONE MISSION.
not meant to connect in any normal situation but now having met As always, we appreciate comments, letters, and content from
would provide one of the best examples of compassion and grace you, our readers. We recognize that we have a responsibility to
for another human being. increase awareness within our own community and bring LLU
About 400 million people
This sculpture resonated with my nine-year-old self, and I School of Medicine alumni together in ways that allow us to do
decided to navigate my life toward a career that revolved around things we couldn't have done in isolation. n
helping others. I also decided to do what was necessary to ensure
that one day I could be a proud member of the Loma Linda in the world can’t see.
University School of Medicine Alumni Association. I am so proud
to be a graduate of this great school and to be a member of this AIES has worked for 35 years to train people to
community of great physicians. serve. We’ve trained over 120 ophthalmologists
As we look forward to another academic year, the LLU School that now serve in needy areas.
of Medicine Alumni Association media team will continue to focus
on sharing our community in print and video, and moving forward, Jenny Jaque ’04
we plan to expand our social media platforms as well. We want to Media Advisory Council Chair YOU Can Help Us Do More
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EDITORIALS
FROM THE PRESIDENT
A Few Words residency spots and jobs for all! Be there for each other, and what
you gain will be invaluable.
See you at APC 2020!
of Advice
Finally, never be afraid to ask for help. Recently, I heard Elton
John, after decades of success, talk about the three most important
words he ever learned:“I need help.” We all do, and we all will. Don’t let
your ego or fear get in the way of your success or sanity! Our 7,000+ Visit PUC at booths 112 & 113
alumni and in particular, GINA MOHR ’96 and the Student
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o the new alumni and incoming “alumni in training,” Affairs Council, are committed to enhancing your experience.
congratulations on an amazing accomplishment! Both To the other distinguished classes: The Alumni Association is
groups have challenges and work ahead, but as you begin an exciting place to be these days. As mentioned, Dr. Mohr and her March 6-9, 2020
this journey, there are a few things to consider: council are doing an amazing job increasing support for our future
First, as much as possible enjoy the ride, especially the times like alumni — the medical students. JENNY JAQUE ’04 is making Call today to be kept current with a
this. It may seem hard to believe, but in some ways this is as good as major progress upgrading the media aspects of the Association so schedule of exciting events PUC will
it gets. This is a rare and special experience — as much as possible that we can communi-
host throughout the convention.
enjoy the moment! The challenges are never-ending: residency cate more effectively in
choice, board exams, practice locations, practice guidelines, all the NURTURE IMPORTANT the language of each era.
way to retirement and deciding “what your number is.” Taking care RELATIONSHIPS BECAUSE Finally, a moment (707) 965-7500
of patients is a much different process when you’re a resident with A BURDEN SHARED IS A of reflection on medical
an attending backing you up than it is in the middle of the night on BURDEN HALVED student debt. Recently,
your own. in large part through
Strangely, you may find that looking back, you were as comfort- the contributions of its
able financially and socially in medical school as you are later in alumni, NYU announced tuition-free medical school, enhancing
life. The friendships you make with your classmates and the shared not only the financial stability but also the emotional health of their
experiences are invaluable. You are much more than your latest test students.1 UCLA, Case Western, and other institutions are also
or board score, good or bad! Burnout and depression are epidemic making significant inroads in this area. With our commitment to
at all levels of medicine. Taking time for yourself — exercise, medi- making men and women whole, beginning with our own medical
tation, and time with friends — will pay off in the long run. This school family, we are looking at opportunities to more directly
is not a sprint or even a marathon with life starting afterwards; benefit our newest members.
this is the journey of life. Please consider reading “The Resilient Thank you for your contributions to this amazing legacy, and
Physician” by Wayne and Mary Sotile and “Thank You For Being please share your thoughts and ideas! n
Late” by Thomas Friedman.
Secondly, your career and reputation start in medical school. Endnote:
1. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/16/nyregion/nyu-free -
The Loma Linda University medical community is worldwide.
Anywhere you travel, you will be connected. The four years of
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Third, learn to manage the unknown. Medicine is a very
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learning to manage the uncertainties and changes is essential. College savings? Paying off debt? Building a home? Retirement?
Nurture important relationships because a burden shared is a For more than 40 years, Eddie Ngo, CFP®, has been helping Loma Linda University School of Medicine alumni
burden halved. It may seem at times you are competing with your H. Del Schutte ’84
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classmates. Try to avoid this as much as possible; there are enough Alumni Association President
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EDITORIALS NEWS
FROM THE DEAN
EDITOR THE STUDENT FUND
New through the decades, Loma Linda University has held fast to its
distinctive mission to continue the teaching and healing ministry
Beginnings
of Jesus Christ. That mission has sustained me through my career,
and it is the thread that binds our faculty, alumni, and students
together, no matter how the times change.
Our students have already shown through mission trips, volunteer
activities, and church leadership that they are committed to lives of
W
hen I graduated with the class of 1987, I never imagined service. My hope for them is that they will continue to build upon the
that I would step into the role of dean of the School legacy of whole person care established by the generations of classes
of Medicine, but it is an honor to assume leadership that came before, and I am confident they can do it! Whether they are
of the institution entering their first, second, third, or final year of medical school, I am
that helped shape constantly inspired by the myriad of talents that they have. Medical students visit the Alumni Association office to check out
books from the Lending Library or pick up their white coats.
me as a physician. I HOPE TO HELP OUR MEDICAL The support of the Alumni Association has been invaluable to
Our commitment is our SERVICE
I hope to help our STUDENTS FIND THE SAME JOYS the student experience. As we in the School of Medicine work to
medical students
find the same joys
AND BLESSINGS IN MEDICAL provide a cutting-edge medical education and to mold physicians of
both faith and the future, I welcome you to join us on this journey
Alumni Association
PRACTICE AS I HAVE AT LOMA
and blessings in LINDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH by staying connected. n Resources Help Support
medical practice
as I have at Loma
Medical Students
Linda University Health. I am also distinctly privileged and grateful
The Alumni Association works with The Student Fund 26151 Mayberry St, Loma Linda Ca. 92534
to serve as the second woman dean of the school. 11498 Pierce St, Ste D, Riverside Ca. 92505
to provide a variety of resources for students of the School of https://llfcu.org/ 909-796-0206 888-252-5662
There’s no denying that medical education is different today
Medicine. One of the most practical resources is the Barbara
than it has been in the past. Students must learn more as medicine
J. Orr Lending Library. Founded in 2002 by BARBARA J.
rapidly changes, technology adds significant complexity, and resi-
ORR ’70 and the Student Affairs Council, the Lending Library
dency positions become more competitive. Student and physician Tamara L. Thomas ’87
provides medical school textbooks and review books for medical
wellness and resilience are also at the forefront of our minds. Yet School of Medicine Dean
students to check out. There are also free books available for
students to take. Most of the books in the library are donated by
alumni and recent graduates.
Alumni Association Welcomes Past President TAMARA L. A recent donation from Dr. Orr has made it possible for
the Association to purchase the most popular books for clerk-
THOMAS ’87 as Dean of the School of Medicine ships in surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, and psychiatry.
Students will be able to check out these books for the 10-week
The Alumni Association congratulates past president duration of their clerkship. This year, donations to The Student
TAMARA L. THOMAS ’87 on her appointment as dean Fund have also made it possible to give each third-year medical
of the School of Medicine. Dr. Thomas has served as vice dean student a white coat with their name embroidered on it for them
for Academic Affairs since 2011 and associate dean for Faculty to wear as they begin their clerkships.
Development since 2006. She also served as interim chair of the One student said the Alumni Association has been “a
department of emergency medicine. constant treasure trove of resources, from money to textbooks
In addition to her numerous honors, Dr. Thomas was named to photographs.” Through generous donations, the Association
a Hero of Emergency Medicine in 2008 by ACEP and a Fellow can continue to support our future alumni. n
of the International Federation for Emergency Medicine in 2006. Your reception Teach patients
Her leadership and academic accomplishments are only surpassed room holds a how to live well
by her intangible qualities — humility, generosity, and compassion. THE STUDENT FUND is a branch of the Student
As KAARSTEN LANG ’87 recounts, "Tammi is the kind of Affairs Council and part of the Alumni Association, LLUSM.
captive audience. while they wait!
friend who cleared her schedule on short notice to care for me for Its activities are financed by your contributions and greatly DOWNLOAD OUR LATEST HEALTH PRODUCTS CATALOG
a week after an unexpected illness. She is known for giving great appreciated by LLU medical students. For more information or at tinyurl.com/pppahealth or order today at adventistbookcenter.com
A.T. Tuot hangs a photo of Tamara L. Thomas ’87 in the hallway of the
gifts, being fun to travel with, offering keen yet kind insights, and to make a donation, please contact the Alumni Association at
Alumni Association office in honor of her becoming the new dean. solving problems creatively." n 909-558-4633 or LLUSMAA@LLU.EDU. ©2019 Pacific Press® Publishing Association
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NEWS NEWS
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE NEWS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE NEWS
First Successful Bone Marrow Transplant Case for
Sickle Cell at LLU Children's Hospital
Quan Zhao, MD, from the In 1984, the cure for sickle cell disease was inadver-
Department of Pediatric Bone Marrow tently discovered in a patient that received a bone marrow
Transplant and his team performed transplant for leukemia. Physicians discovered that the
the first successful bone marrow trans-
plant to cure sickle cell disease in a
transplant also eliminated sickle cell disease in the patient.
By 2000, patients receiving a match sibling donor trans-
Apprenticeship Bridge to College: A Celebration of Diversity
patient at the Loma Linda University plant experienced a 92 percent cure rate. Medical advances and the Future of Health Care
Children’s Hospital. have since made bone marrow transplants possible
On April 16, nearly 300 people gathered to research careers. Students from the Inland technology, engineering, or math (STEM)
The female patient half-matched with her father and between unrelated donors, umbilical cord blood, and even
celebrate diversity and the future of health care Empire apply to the competitive program, degrees, nearly two-thirds of ABC program
underwent a haploidentical transplant. Over the span of half-match family donors called haploidentical.
at the Apprenticeship Bridge to College (ABC) where they are immersed in a hands-on alumni graduate with STEM degrees. More
28 days, she was treated with chemotherapy to eliminate Dr. Zhao entered this field because his child had
interview day. Sponsored by the Center for research environment and mentored by faculty. than half of those students go on to pursue
the sickle cell and create bone marrow space for donor leukemia. He says he understands the pain chronic disease
Health Disparities and Molecular Medicine, In contrast to the national average, graduate programs, 44 percent of whom
cells. Since the procedure, she has been cured of sickle cell causes families. He hopes that more parents will take
the ABC program aims to introduce under- which shows only 15-20 percent of under- return to Loma Linda University Health for
disease, which is typically a lifelong debilitating illness. advantage of this procedure when the patient is young
represented high school students to biomedical represented minorities completing science, their advanced degrees. n
Her current bone marrow is made of 100 percent donor because bone marrow transplants cannot reverse damage
cells, and she no longer requires the blood transfusions or already caused by progression of the disease.
costly medications typical of sickle cell treatment. “I am hopeful and optimistic about the future of
MARTI F. BAUM ’79-B Advocates RICHARD E.
“This [success] has far reaching implications for Loma sickle cell disease treatment in the Loma Linda University
Linda Hospital and the Inland Empire,” Dr. Zhao said. Children’s Hospital,” he said. n Bill for Vaccinations at California CHINNOCK ’82
Senate Health Hearing Receives
H. ROGER HADLEY ’74 Outstanding
Retires After 16 Years of
In April,
Assistant Professor
of the San Bernardino County Medical
Society. Four Loma Linda University
Clinician Award
Service as Dean of
MARTI BAUM
Pediatrics residents and six medical students
accompanied the team to Sacramento.
At Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital
(LLUCH), RICHARD E. CHINNOCK ’82
FOLLOW THE H. ROGER HADLEY ’74 ended his tenure as the ’79-B testified The California Medical Association was recognized with the 2019 Outstanding Clinician
SCHOOL OF longest serving dean in School of Medicine history on before the state had selected Dr. Baum as an expert pedia- Award. Dr. Chinnock has served as a pediatrician at
MEDICINE
July 1. He will continue to work as a urologist at Loma Senate in support trician for SB 276, which was introduced LLUCH for more than three decades and was recog-
ONLINE
Linda University Medical Center. Former Vice Dean for of Senate Bill 276, a measure aimed at by fellow pediatrician and state Sen. nized for his dedication and distinguished service. He
Academic Affairs TAMARA L. THOMAS ’87 was strengthening the oversight of medical Richard Pan. SB 276 passed at the end of is the chief medical officer for LLUCH and has served
facebook.com/ selected to serve as the next dean. exemptions for vaccination require- April. Under the new law, medical exemp- as chair of the department of pediatrics.
llumedschool “Roger Hadley has been dean for 16 years now but ments. Dr. Baum was joined by a group tions will be granted by the California Children’s Hospital senior vice president and
H. Roger Hadley ’74 attends his last commencement ceremony
has worked here much longer than that,” said Loma in May as dean of the School of Medicine. of Inland Empire physicians as members Department of Public Health. n administrator Scott Perryman said Dr. Chinnock has
Linda University Health President RICHARD H. shaped the hospital into what it has become and where
@LLUMedSchool
HART, DRPH, ’70 at an award ceremony earlier this of the American Urological Association, the Association it will head in the future.
STUDENT BLOG:
year. “He has established many of the practices we have of American Medical Colleges, and the Accreditation School of Medicine Honors Two “In Dr. Chinnock’s time at LLUCH, we’ve gone
llu.edu/llusmblog
in this school, set a standard for leadership in the School
of Medicine, and particularly deserves to be recognized
Council for Graduate Medical Education.
In May during commencement, Dr. Hadley was
Teachers of the Year from having children’s services to a comprehensive
network for children’s health,” Perryman said. “He’s
WEBSITE: for the contribution he has made to student life here at awarded the lifelong title of Emeritus Dean and given Each year, the Walter E. MacPherson as the clinical teacher of the year. The truly one of the main founders of children’s health,
medicine.llu.edu Loma Linda.” the Lifetime Service Award, the highest honor LLUH Society honors outstanding faculty MacPherson Society considers student and our gratitude for the legacy of leaders from the
During his time as dean, Dr. Hadley concurrently bestows upon an individual. in the School of Medicine. Two feedback when selecting honorees, Chinnock family cannot be overstated.”
served as executive vice president for Medical Affairs at “My journey has truly been a team effort — impos- faculty members were awarded the and both Drs. Cole and Huang distin- Dr. Chinnock said his young patients are what
School of Medicine
News is developed LLUH, chief of staff of Loma Linda University Medical sible without outstanding university leadership, mentors, title for the 2018-19 school year. guished themselves in the students’ and make him passionate about the field.
by Kristen Hwang, Center and Children’s Hospital, chief medical officer colleagues, a marvelous spouse, and a selfless and highly BRADLEY A. COLE ’92 was committee’s eyes, said society president “I love the sense of wonder that children have. Each of
communications
coordinator at the
of LLUH, and chair of Loma Linda University Health competent staff with whom I had been privileged to recognized as the preclinical teacher D. DUANE BALDWIN ’91 during them has a certain joy that is infectious and keeps me young
School of Medicine. Care. He also lent his leadership to the Western Section work,” Dr. Hadley said. n of the year and James Huang, MD, the senior banquet in May. n as well as those of us who work with them,” he said. n
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NEWS NEWS
ALUMNI NEWS WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS
ALUMNI ALUMNI
News What’s new? Have you accomplished
something of which you are proud? Have you
received an award? Served overseas recently?
Weddings If you or any alumni you know have recently
gotten married and would like to submit a wedding
announcement, please contact us at llusmaa@llu.edu.
Want to simply update us on your life? Email
us at llusmaa@llu.edu.
DAVID E. RUCKLE ’19 and STEPHANIE LAO ’16 and ADAM D. BORECKY ’19 and
ELIZABETH YEO ’19 Shyam Brahmbhatt DANIELA M. ALÉ-SALVO ’19
1980s • Wedding Date/Location: June 1, 2019, at Sylvan • Wedding Date/Location: May 30, 2019, in • Wedding Date/Location: May 19, 2019, in
RICARDO L. PEVERINI ’84 was honored with the San Bernardino County Medical Lake Estate in Angwin, California Malibu, California Escondido, California
• Residency: Both at LLUH; Dr. Ruckle (orthope- • Residency: Dr. Lao is doing an obstetrics • Residency: LLUH; Dr. Adam Borecky (psychi-
Society (SBCMS) Presidential Award on June 20, 2019, during the annual SBCMS Officer
dics) and Dr. Yeo (PM&R) and gynecology residency at White Memorial atry) and Dr. Daniela Borecky (transitional year)
Installation and Awards Recognition Dinner. He also joined MARTI F. BAUM ’79-B • Bride's Parents: ELVIN ’76-B and Alice Yeo Medical Center. • Bride's Parents: Manuel Alé and Dr. Maritza
in accepting a $3,525,000 gift to support residents through the Loma Linda University • Groom's Parents: HERBERT RUCKLE ’86 • Bride's Parents: Dr. Wilson D. Lao and Salvo-Alé
Health Education Consortium Program. and CAROL LAU RUCKLE ’78-B Mariclem Lao • Groom's Parents: DAVID A. ’87 and Tamara
• Comments: The couple went through grade • Groom's Parents: Chandulal and Aruna Borecky
Ricardo L. school, high school, college, and medical school Brahmbhatt • Comments: The couple is thankful for all the
Peverini ’84 together. Other alumni family members include • Comments: Other (future) alumni family support Loma Linda alumni have given them and
(right) receives ALEXANDER Y. YEO ’16, ANTHONY H. members include WILSON LAO (’20). is especially thankful to the Little White House.
the SBCMS YEO ’16, and FRANCIS Y. LAU ’47.
Presidential
Award from
immediate
past president
Damodara
Rajasekhar,
MD, on June 20.
1990s Eunbi Kim and CARLY V. LEGGITT ’19 and BRENDON D. BROCKMANN ’13 and
ELIZABETH L. WALTERS ’94 has been appointed interim chair JEREMY LAM ’17 LOGAN A. VILLARREAL ’18 DANA M. HOXIE ’19
of the Loma Linda University Department of Emergency Medicine. She • Wedding Date/Location: May 19, 2019, in • Wedding Date/Location: May 12, 2019, in • Wedding Date/Location: February 24, 2019, at
has served as medical director of the emergency medicine department Trabuco Canyon, California Redlands, California Campus Hill Church of Seventh-day Adventists in
• Residency: Dr. Lam is doing an internal medicine • Residency: They are both doing a family medi- Loma Linda, California
since 2012.
residency at LLUH. cine residency in Spokane, Washington. • Residency/Practice: Dr. Brockmann is a child
Dr. Walters is an associate professor and has been on the faculty of the • Bride's Parents: Nathan and Amy Kim • Bride's Parents: Leroy and Sandy Leggitt and adolescent psychiatrist for Riverside County.
emergency department since 1997. She has a special interest in disaster • Groom's Parents: MICHAEL P. ’81 and • Groom's Parents: Rick and Betty Villarreal Dr. Hoxie is doing an occupational medicine resi-
medicine, serving as chief medical officer of the local Disaster Medical Assistance Team. Dorine Lam • Comments: The bride and groom both have dency at LLUH.
• Comments: With an outdoor wedding planned, written articles for this JOURNAL and were • Bride's Parents: RUSSELL HOXIE JR. ’88
Dr. Walters has provided medical care after multiple disasters, including at the World the couple was initially very sad that it rained on each the alumni representative for their respective and Danielle Hoxie
Trade Center after 9/11 and in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. She has been involved their wedding day. However, the weather changed classes. They started talking and dating because of • Groom's Parents: DOUGLAS ’78 and Susie
with the Air Rescue and Search and Rescue teams of the San Bernardino County Sheriff ’s in their favor and was sunny during their wedding the Alumni Student Council meetings and said the Brockmann n
photos, ceremony, and reception, and they consider Alumni Association would always have a special
Department and is a retired reserve deputy. For her disaster and rescue work, Dr. Walters
it a great blessing. Other alumni family members place in their hearts. Other alumni family members
has received multiple awards and recognitions. (Source: School of Medicine Report) n include CARRIE J. LAM ’16. include DONAVON SCHWISOW ’52.
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NEWS GRADUATION 2019
AIMS REPORT
Alumni in Mission Service Update
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to service, dedication, and years of reaching out overseas to those
serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various in need through medical missions. We suspect there are many
forms.” 1 Peter 4:10 of our alumni going on short-term mission trips, leading and
What is AIMS doing currently? The focus is three things: funding worthy projects, and doing community outreach right
1) connecting alumni who wish to support overseas missions in their own neighborhoods. Each of our alumni has unique
to our overseas alumni who want (and need) that support, gifts and talents. Maybe yours is connecting with local teens,
2) assisting with shipping costs to get medical equipment and opening your home for fellowship once a week, writing uplifting
supplies to alumni overseas, and 3) soon providing a platform poetry, or being a weekly prayer warrior. Please send us your
for our overseas alumni to post for coverage when they return story! Even one paragraph telling us what you do with your
home on annual leave. The mission hospitals rely heavily on the talents will be appreciated. Your story could be a wonderful
mission doctors and may have to completely shut down certain inspiration to your colleagues. We want to post your story
services when the physician goes on annual leave. The mission online so that we can uplift, encourage, and connect.
doctor is often exhausted and stretched to their utmost, desper- Send us an email with your story or suggestions for AIMS
ately needing rest and a break. We envision being able to post to tpriester@llu.edu and smhildebrand@veizon.net. n
the dates on our website six months in advance for those annual
leave requests along with the type of physician coverage needed. (AIMS has migrated from being an independent not-for-profit
At the last APC, two alumni received the annual AIMS entity to being a council of the Alumni Association. We have
Award: ROBERT R. WRESCH ’69 and TAWNYA M. maintained all previous board members who desired to continue Students from the class of 2019 pose with their diplomas during the School of Medicine commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 26.
CONSTANTINO ’94. We applaud and acknowledge their with AIMS.)
Graduation 2019
BY HENRY H. LAMBERTON, PSYD, ’01-FAC, ASSO CIATE DEAN FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS
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ear graduates, But there is an even greater reason to congratulate
When I consider what you have accomplished, and give thanks to you. The mission you have accepted is
U.S. Board-Certified Doctors I remember that your M.D. represents years of succinctly described in Luke 9:1-2. When Jesus called
planning, perseverance, and prayer. You had to forgo short- his disciples together, “He sent them out to proclaim the
term pleasures in favor of long-term goals. You had to hang Kingdom of God and to heal.” When Jesus’ followers are
Family Medicine Ophthalmologist in when you felt like giving up and had to engage in the lonely carrying out this mission, they are bringing the Kingdom of
General Surgery Ob/Gyn work of studying when you would have rather been relaxing God to Earth. He told them to tell those whose lives they
Internal Medicine Optometrist or hanging out with friends. Your commitment is admirable. touched that the Kingdom of God had come near to them
Pediatrician Dermatologist But you also had to accept the fact that you couldn’t (Luke 10:9-11).
succeed by yourself. You learned to not only be help-givers My prayer is that you will continue to live in the knowl-
but also help-receivers, to support and to accept support edge that you are citizens of the Kingdom of God and
For more information, contact
from your classmates, teachers, counselors, and mentors. that through your healing ministry, you are revealing that
hr@adventistclinic.com
You learned the value of teamwork as well as individual effort Kingdom to others. You will experience good times and bad
and when to exercise both. These are vitally important skills times, joy and pain, but you will never have to believe that
for professional as well as spiritual and individual success. what you do doesn’t matter.
For this I congratulate you. In closing, I do want to say one more thing. Graduation
Congratulations are also due to your parents, fami- brings mixed feelings to your teachers. We rejoice for what
lies, and larger communities. These include the School of you have accomplished, but we will miss you when you are
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Medicine alumni, churches, and others whose efforts created gone. So send us an email from time to time, and tell us how
Leading people to Christ through high-quality health care & education the conditions necessary for your education. I join you in you are doing. Come back for alumni weekends and say
expressing gratitude to them. hello. Keep in touch. n
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GRADUATION 2019 GRADUATION 2019
Military Commissioning and Promotion Ceremony Student Awards
After the conferring of degrees at the Loma Linda Congratulations to the class of 2019 and to the students
University (LLU) School of Medicine commencement who received the following awards and recognitions during
ceremony on Sunday, May 26, four medical school graduates their time in medical school.
headed to the Randall Amphitheater to be commissioned
and promoted as officers in the U.S. military. SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AWARDS
The four LLU School of Medicine graduates and
• President’s Award: David E. Ruckle
their new ranks are KODI HUMPAL ’19, U.S. Army
2nd Lt., LYDIA G. KORE ’19, U.S. Army 2nd Lt.,
• Wil Alexander Whole Person Care Award: Bobae Lee
CRANDALL K. VARNELL ’19, U.S. Army 2nd Lt., and
MCKENNAN A. COOK ’19, U.S. Navy Ensign.
• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society: Daniel K.
A total of 11 graduates participated in this commis-
Family and friends congratulate the graduates who were commis- Amponsah, Tshea Dowers, Marina C. Gemanos,
sioned and promoted as officers in the U.S. military following the
sioning ceremony, including five graduates of LLU School of
Vanessa J. Gow-Lee, Austin L. Gray, Michelle M. Recipients of the Alumni Association of Loma Linda University
School of Medicine commencement ceremony. Dentistry and two from UCR School of Medicine. n Herber Award take a commemorative photo together at their senior
Kim, Lydia G. Kore, Jeremy W. Kubiak, Bobae Lee, banquet. This award is given annually to students who demonstrate
Lawrence W. Liu, Branden J. Mattison, Michael R. outstanding leadership in furthering the mission of Loma Linda
University School of Medicine.
LLUSM Alumni Awards McCarthy, James K. Parker, Francesca Paterno,
Joshua L. Perkins, Juliette M. Personius, Trevor R.
• Department of Medicine
Rafferty, David E. Ruckle, Jay S. Saggu, Bejamin A.
The following awards were presented to members of the Alumni Association, School of Medicine of Loma Linda Daniel D. Comstock Award: Christine J. Licata
West, Jaron Z. Yang, Jin Yang
University, during the 2019 School of Medicine commencement ceremony. Donald E. Griggs ’24 Award: Tracey B. Huey
Harold J. Hoxie ’33 Award: Justin T. Dunn, Bobae Lee
• Alumni Association of Loma Linda University
UNIVERSITY LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD: Varner J. Johns Jr. ’45 Award: Daniel K. Amponsah,
Herber Award: Daniel K. Amponsah, Tshea Dowers,
• H. ROGER HADLEY ’74, professor of urology, Lawrence W. Liu
Jonathan A. Evans, Vanessa J. Gow-Lee, Alanna E.
former dean of the School of Medicine, and former
James, Lydia G. Kore, Katherine O. Lane, Ikenna
executive vice president for Medical Affairs • Department of Neurology
Nwachuku, James K. Parker, Jay S. Saggu
UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR: Guy M. Hunt Award: Trevor R. Rafferty
• ROBERT J. WAGNER ’69, associate professor of AAN Medical Student Prize for Excellence in
• Class of 1990 Heart for Service Award: Eunice M.
gynecology and obstetrics Neurology: Jeffrey R. Meyers
Marpaung
UNIVERSITY DISTINGUISHED HUMANITARIAN AWARD:
• CLIFTON D. REEVES ’60, retired professor of • Department of Orthopedic Surgery
DEPARTMENT AWARDS
surgery, and his wife, Sandra Reeves Philip H. Reiswig ’61 Award: David E. Ruckle
UNIVERSITY DISTINGUISHED INVESTIGATOR AWARD: • Department of Anesthesiology
• DAVID J. BAYLINK ’57, professor of medicine and Bernard D. Briggs ’40 Award: Jaron Z. Yang • Department of Pediatrics
basic sciences Robert F. Chinnock ’44-A Award: Francesca Paterno
UNIVERSITY DISTINGUISHED ACADEMIC AWARD: • Department of Emergency Medicine
• HENRY H. LAMBERTON, PSYD, ’01-FAC, Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Award: • Department of Preventive Medicine
associate dean for Student Affairs Alana E. Harp Distinguished Student in Preventive Medicine
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD: Distinguished Student in Emergency Medicine Award: Dana M. Hoxie
• WILLIAM C. PATTON ’69, professor of gyne- Award: Philip E. Giddings
cology and obstetrics n • Department of Psychiatry
• Department of Family Medicine Benjamin Kovitz Award: Adam D. Borecky
Walter P. Ordelheide ’54 Award: William E.
Guthrie, Eric Y. Pai • Department of Surgery
(Top photo) H. ROGER HADLEY ’74 (center) is introduced by
Ronald L. Carter, PhD (right), provost of LLU, to receive the Lifetime David B. Hinshaw Sr. ’47 Award: Jane W. Xu
Service Award, presented by RICHARD H. HART, DRPH, ’70, • Department of Gynecology/Obstetrics
president of LLUH. (Bottom photo) DAVID J. BAYLINK ’57 (second
left) shakes hands with Dr. Hadley as he receives the Distinguished
Harold F. Ziprick ’37 Award: Alexandra E. • Department of Urology
Investigator Award, presented by Dr. Hart (left) and Dr. Carter (right). Chacko-Stacey Roger W. Barnes ’22 Award: Alexander B. Thomas n
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GRADUATION 2019
Name Class Office CM — College of Medicine Residency information and data for the class statistics
First-year Residency Program SM — School of Medicine were provided by the LLU School of Medicine Office of
First-year Residency Location MS — Medical School
KEY Residency Program MC — Medical Center
Records and Student Services. We have done our best to
Residency Location (State) U — University correctly list it all. Graduates can update their information at
Undergraduate School UC — University of California WWW.LLUSMAA.ORG. –Eds.
The Graduating
2019
Adrian Agudelo Kayla Unsell Andrew Hong Alanna James Timothy Barbosa David Eng
Historian Historian Technology Representative Technology Representative Senator Senator
Emergency Medicine Family Medicine Anesthesiology Medicine–Preliminary Emergency Medicine Internal Medicine
Class of
Riverside Community Hospital LLU Medical Center Mayo Clinic Sch. of Grad. LLU Medical Center U of Texas Health Science UC Irvine Medical Center
University of Florida Union College Medical Education (FL) Andrews University Center–Houston California State University,
U of Central Florida Walla Walla University Fullerton
Amylie Adlaon Chelsea Aka Midian Ambo Jared Amos Gretchen Ascher Jones Gezelle Azar
Family Medicine Internal Medicine Transitional Pediatrics Psychiatry Psychiatry
Eisenhower Medical Center Kaiser Permanente–LA LLU Medical Center U of Tennessee CM– LLU Medical Center UC Irvine Medical Center
Southwestern Adventist Loma Linda University University of Miami Chattanooga California State University, UC Riverside
University Kettering College of San Marcos
Medical Arts
THE
CLASS
OFFICERS
Lydia Kore Daniel Amponsah Nicole Leung Ikenna Nwachuku Tshea Dowers Josianne Bailey Nicole Bartsch Kyle Basical Marielle Beamesderfer Arlin Bhattacharjee Joseph Bird III
President Vice President Social Vice President Social Vice President Secretary/Treasurer Transitional Pediatrics Internal Medicine Pediatrics Psychiatry Obstetrics and Gynecology
Orthopedic Surgery Internal Medicine U of British Columbia Orthopedic Surgery McGill University LLU Medical Center Harbor-UCLA MC Huntington Memorial UC Irvine Medical Center/ Kaiser Permanente– U of Tennessee CM–
SAUSHEC (TX) Massachusetts General U of Southern California Southern Adventist University Walla Walla University Hospital (CA) CHOC Fontana (CA) Chattanooga
Walla Walla University Hospital Loyola Marymount University UC Riverside Walla Walla University Pacific Union College Southern Adventist University
Pacific Union College
Matthew Dalley Braden Mattison Eunice Marpaung Brandon Tresenriter Carly Leggitt Villarreal Kristen Bishop Cullen Black Adam Borecky Daniela Borecky Adam Bussey Michael Carter
Pastor Sports Coordinator Community Service Coord. Mission Project Director Alumni Representative Psychiatry Family Medicine Psychiatry Transitional Family Medicine Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Family Medicine Psychiatry Family Medicine California Pacific MC U of Tennessee CM– LLU Medical Center LLU Medical Center Kettering MC (OH) U of Louisville SM (KY)
LLU Medical Center LLU Medical Center MultiCare Tacoma Family CA Pacific Medical Center Providence Sacred Heart Andrews University Chattanooga Pacific Union College Southern Adventist University Burman University Walla Walla University
Southern Adventist University Oregon State University Medicine (WA) Pacific Union College Medical Center (WA) Southern Adventist University
U of Michigan, Ann Arbor Walla Walla University
16 | Summer 2019 | 17GRADUATION 2019 GRADUATION 2019
Briana Castillo Alexandra Chacko-Stacey David Chang Michael Chang David Chi Joshua Chu Bron Finkelstein Andrei Florea Eric Frendt
Internal Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology General Surgery Internal Medicine Internal Medicine Anesthesiology University of Northern Pediatrics Emergency Medicine
U of Illinois CM–Chicago LLU Medical Center LLU Medical Center LLU Medical Center Kettering MC (OH) Harbor-UCLA MC British Columbia LLU Medical Center Arrowhead Regional
Union College Andrews University Southern Adventist University Pacific Union College U of Texas at Austin UCLA Burman University Medical Center (CA)
Master's College and
Seminary
LYDIA G. KORE ’19 addresses her fellow classmates during
the School of Medicine commencement ceremony.
From the Class President
BY LYDIA G. KORE ’19
Elysia Cohen
Pediatrics
Westchester Medical
McKennan Cook
Internal Medicine
Naval Medical Center–
Steven Frey
Family Medicine
LLU Medical Center
Shannon Fujimoto
Otolaryngology
LLU Medical Center
Morgan Garner
Southern Adventist University A s time continues to fly by, it’s hard to believe that just a
few months ago, we were medical students. Our rainy
graduation weekend now feels like a dream. The transition
Center (NY) San Diego Pacific Union College Weimar Institute
from student to resident has happened, and now we’re
Oakwood University Southern Adventist University
busy writing notes, putting in orders, checking on patients,
going to the operating room (OR), and seeing consults.
I’ve been told the first few months of residency are some
of the hardest — just trying to figure it all out. You may
be experiencing the feeling of inadequacy that comes with
being an intern — questioning the MD after your name.
Maybe you’ve shed some tears, felt like you can’t catch a
break in the OR, or stayed extra late to finish up those
notes only to go home to study and then do it all again the
next day. I know I’ve experienced many of these things, and
it has been tough. Challenging in a new way.
Allison Cool Kyle Cothran (From left) ALEXANDER THOMAS ’19, VANESSA GOW-LEE ’19, JONATHAN EVANS ’19, and Marina Germanos Philip Giddings IV Zachary Gilbert
Friends, remember to give yourself a break and take
Pediatrics Psychiatry MICHELLE EDSTROM ’19 smile for the camera as H. ROGER HADLEY ’74 (right) continues his Obstetrics and Gynecology Emergency Medicine Internal Medicine it one day at a time. Through the chaos of transitioning
U of Utah Affiliated Hospitals Samaritan Health Services– tradition of taking selfies with the students during graduation. Creighton University U of Louisville SM (KY) Kettering MC (OH) to residency, moving to a new city, and bearing the
Southern Adventist University Corvallis (OR) Affiliated Hospitals Andrews University Walla Walla University responsibility of a physician, I hope and pray that you
Andrews University UC Irvine are still able to remember why you decided to do this.
Remember that you worked hard to be able to serve people.
You have chosen a selfless career path. You have chosen to
be a light during times of darkness for people. Remember
that no matter what task you are working on, big or small,
the call to protect life is always worth it — you are making
a difference.
As you embark on what may be some of the hardest years
of your lives, I encourage you to lean on one another, find
support in your new environment, form new communities,
call old friends, pray, laugh, eat, exercise, work hard, seek
help if you need it, and lean on God wholeheartedly. These
Nicole Dennis Meena Dopp Justin Dunn Kevin Edinborough Michelle Edstrom Jonathan Evans Vanessa Gow-Lee Austin Gray Jack Guccione next phases of our lives will bring challenges that lead to
Surgery–Preliminary Internal Medicine Internal Medicine Family Medicine Pediatrics Internal Medicine Internal Medicine Pathology Pathology
growth, opportunities to learn, and memories that will last
Saint Joseph Hospital (CO) Kaiser Permanente– U of Texas Health Science Virginia Commonwealth LLU Medical Center UC Irvine Medical Center Mayo Clinic Sch. of Grad. LLU Medical Center UC Irvine Medical Center
Diagnostic Radiology Fontana (CA) Center–San Antonio University–Fairfax Walla Walla University Walla Walla University Medical Education (MN) Chadron State College Humboldt State University a lifetime. God bless you on your journey! n
U of Southern California Pacific Union College Pepperdine University University of Maryland, Walla Walla University
CA Polytechnic State U, College Park
San Luis Obispo
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THE CLASS OF 2019
By the
Numbers William Guthrie Sung Yong Han Alana Harp Sarah Heczko Megan Kim Michelle Kim Richard Kim Joshua King Jeremy Kubiak Katherine Lane
Family Medicine Transitional/OMFS Emergency Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehab Psychiatry Psychiatry Medicine–Preliminary Physical Medicine & Rehab Plastic Surgery–Integrated Psychiatry
Dignity Health Methodist LLU Medical Center Stanford University (CA) LLU Medical Center UC Irvine Medical Center UC Irvine Medical Center LLU Medical Center LLU Medical Center LLU Medical Center U of Utah Affiliated Hospitals
164 Total MD graduates Hospital–Sacramento Brown University Texas Christian University Pacific Union College University of Illinois, UCLA Pacific Union College Southern Adventist University Westmont College Westmont College
Southern Adventist University Urbana-Champaign
74 Female graduates (45%)
90 Male graduates (55%)
21 Married (5 to classmates)
9 Children born during med school
TOP SPECIALTIES
26 Internal Medicine (16%)
Avonelle Henry Dana Hoxie Nathan Hoyt Holly Huang Bobae Lee Daniel Lee Wei-Xian Li Joanne Liang Christine Licata Lindsay Lim
22 Family Medicine (13%) Obstetrics and Gynecology Transitional/Occupational Psychiatry Neurology Medicine/Pediatrics Internal Medicine Medicine–Preliminary Pediatrics Internal Medicine Medicine–Primary/Global
Montefiore Medical Medicine LLU Medical Center U of Utah Affiliated Hospitals LLU Medical Center Mayo Clinic Sch. of Grad. LLU Medical Center UC Irvine Medical Center/ UC Davis Medical Center Health
15 Psychiatry (9%) Center–Einstein (NY) LLU Medical Center Kettering College of Southern Adventist University Huntington College Medical Education (AZ) Physical Medicine & Rehab CHOC Point Loma Nazarene LLU Medical Center
Andrews University Southern Adventist University Medical Arts UC Berkeley Stanford University (CA) UC San Diego University La Sierra University
13 Pediatrics (8%) U of British Columbia
11 Emergency Medicine (7%)
TOP RESIDENCY LOCATIONS
61 LLU Medical Center (37%)
9 UC Irvine Medical Center (5%)
5 Kettering Medical Center (3%)
Tracey Huey Kodi Humpal Taylin Im Young Do Jeong
4 Tie: Riverside Community Hospital, Internal Medicine Pediatrics Family Medicine Pacific Union College
UC Davis Medical Center Tripler Army Medical Cambridge Health
Stanford University, UC Davis University of the Pacific Center (HI) Alliance–Tufts (MA)
Medical Center (2%) Walla Walla University Brown University
ETHNIC ORIGIN
(as specified by students)
56 Asian or Pacific Islander (34%)
13 Black Non-Hispanic (8%)
20 Hispanic (12%)
62 White Non-Hispanic (38%) Yela Jung Angela Kanna Laurel Kelley Candice Kim
Internal Medicine Medicine–Preliminary Pediatrics General Surgery
13 Multiple Ethnicities (8%) UC Irvine Medical Center Flushing Hospital MC (NY) LLU Medical Center University Hospital (MO)
Pacific Union College Diagnostic Radiology Southern Adventist University Pacific Union College
Tufts Medical Center (MA)
Southern Adventist University
Graduates make their exit and meet their
20 | family and friends after the ceremony.Though the campus may change,
you will always be family.
We would not be where we are today without the hard work and dedication of each one of
you, evident by the impact you have made in the world. As we prepare for the next phase of
fulfilling our Mission to Continue the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ, we are reaching out to
partner with you as a member of our family. In preparation for the completion of our new
hospital in 2020, our commitment is to grow our clinical faculty, meeting the needs of the
Inland Empire, Southern California, and the world. If you have an interest in returning home,
or know anyone who would like to join the team, we would love to hear from you. You can visit
Faculty Medical Group our website at www.socaldocs.com or contact me anytime.
Mike Unterseher, CMSR
Director of Physician Recruitment
909-558-5912
munterseher@llu.eduGRADUATION 2019 GRADUATION 2019
ROSANNE THORNHILL ’19 shows her excitement as she stands up and
cheers during the commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 26.
Lawrence Liu Kevin Loyola Carvy Luceno Kevin Nishino Pedro Orta II Eric Pai Brandon Painter Eunwoo Park James Parker
Internal Medicine Neurology Internal Medicine Internal Medicine Pediatrics Family Medicine General Surgery Internal Medicine Medicine–Preliminary
Barnes-Jewish Hospital (MO) LLU Medical Center LLU Medical Center LLU Medical Center Children's Hospital LA Long Beach Memorial LLU Medical Center LLU Medical Center Billings Clinic (MT)
UC Irvine Pacific Union College Burman University Pacific Union College University of Florida Medical Center (CA) Pacific Union College SUNY College at Geneseo Dermatology
Rice University University Hospital (MO)
Whitworth University
Samantha Luna Shannice Mabandla Tia Mackintosh Francesca Paterno Rubicelia Perez Joshua Perkins Juliette Personius Jonathan Pham Tuan Pham
Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics and Gynecology Emergency Medicine Medicine/Pediatrics Family Medicine Family Medicine Medicine/Pediatrics Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
Loyola University MC (IL) Adventist Health White LLU Medical Center LLU Medical Center Kadlec Regional Medical LLU Medical Center LLU Medical Center LLU Medical Center Providence St. Vincent
UC Davis Memorial (CA) Andrews University UC Berkeley Center (WA) Burman University UC Santa Barbara UCLA Medical Center (OR)
Union College Walla Walla University Oregon State University
Michael McCarthy Patrick McGee Kristina Mercado Jeffrey Meyers Christina Mills Zachary Mills Trevor Rafferty Charles Randolph Mary Rasmussen Daniel Real Sith Riantawan David Rivera Negrete
Pathology Anesthesiology Obstetrics and Gynecology Neurology Neurology Neurology Medicine–Preliminary Family Medicine Pediatrics Pathology Psychiatry Pathology
Mayo Clinic Sch. of Grad. U of Colorado SM LLU Medical Center Prisma Health Richland U of Alabama Medical U of Alabama Medical Santa Clara Valley MC (CA) Valley Medical Center (WA) UC Davis Medical Center LLU Medical Center LLU Medical Center Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Medical Education (MN) Walla Walla University University of Florida Hospital (SC) Center–Birmingham Center–Birmingham Neurology Biola University Pacific Union College UC Irvine Biola University Pacific Union College
Union College Southern Adventist University Pacific Union College Southern Adventist University Stanford University (CA)
UCLA
Parisah Moghaddampour Michael Momohara Niiang Mung Sarah Nadarajan Kevin Napitupulu Theodore Nguyen Jonatan Rojas David Ruckle Chandler Rundle Eric Sager Jay Saggu Maxwell Schauermann
Medicine–Preliminary Physical Medicine & Rehab Psychiatry Transitional Transitional Internal Medicine Emergency Medicine Orthopedic Surgery UC San Diego Family Medicine–Urban Transitional/OMFS Psychiatry
LLU Medical Center LLU Medical Center University of Texas– LLU Medical Center Kettering MC (OH) LLU Medical Center Eisenhower Medical Center LLU Medical Center U of Rochester–Highland LLU Medical Center LLU Medical Center
Oregon State University Andrews University Rio Grande Valley Southwestern Adventist Diagnostic Radiology Loyola Marymount University Union College Pacific Union College Hospital (NY) UC Berkeley Southern Methodist
LLU School of Nursing University LLU Medical Center Calvin College University
La Sierra University
24 | Summer 2019 | 25GRADUATION 2019 GRADUATION 2019
Ellen Shin Brittany Siemers Jinjutha Silpanisong Philippe Stanier Marc Starkey Andrew Stewart Jerry Thomas Rosanne Thornhill Brittany Tilson Dalton Toay
Family Medicine Pediatrics Medicine–Preliminary Emergency Medicine Neurology Internal Medicine Medicine–Preliminary General Surgery Obstetrics and Gynecology Transitional
Riverside Community UCLA Medical Center LLU Medical Center Zucker SM–Hofstra/ LLU Medical Center U of Texas Southwestern MS Riverside Community Hospital LLU Medical Center LLU Medical Center Kettering MC (OH)
Hospital UC Davis La Sierra University Northwell (NY) Andrews University Andrews University Diagnostic Radiology Andrews University Westmont College Union College
Syracuse University Andrews University U of Southern California
UC San Diego
John Stewart Kyungje Sung Christopher Tangunan Kemuel Telemaque Cedric Thiel Alexander Thomas Edwin Torres Ross Trecartin Edelina Turturica Kathleen Valenzuela NIIANG MUNG ’19 (left) and MICHAEL
Pacific Union College Medicine–Preliminary Family Medicine Andrews University Otolaryngology Obstetrics and Gynecology Family Medicine Family Medicine Psychiatry Medicine/Anesthesiology MOMOHARA ’19 proudly show off their
Lahey Clinic (MA) LLU Medical Center U of Kentucky MC LLU Medical Center Riverside Community Hospital U of Wisconsin SM and Arrowhead Regional LLU Medical Center diplomas as they walk off the stage. The
Physical Medicine & Rehab Southern Adventist University Walla Walla University Whitman College Diagnostic Radiology Public Health–Wausau Medical Center (CA) UC San Diego diplomas were presented to the graduates in
Tufts Medical Center (MA) LLU Medical Center Andrews University Portland State University plastic bags due to rain on graduation day.
Andrews University Pacific Union College
Rachel VanderWel Crandall Varnell Chloe Walker Mark Walsworth Benjamin West Catherine Winter
Emergency Medicine Family Medicine La Sierra University Family Medicine Medicine–Preliminary Family Medicine
Denver Health MC (CO) Fort Belvoir Community Kootenai Health (ID) Santa Barbara Cottage PeaceHealth Southwest
Grove City College Hospital (VA) Pacific Lutheran University Hospital (CA) Medical Center (WA)
Walla Walla University Westmont College Walla Walla University
(Left photo) BRITTANY TILSON ’19, SHANNON FUJIMOTO ’19, CHELSEA AKA ’19, LAUREL Arvy Wuysang Jane Xu Jaron Yang Jin Yang Elizabeth Yeo Jose Zumba
KELLEY ’19, and LYDIA KORE ’19 raise their caps in celebration outside the University Church Pediatrics General Surgery Anesthesiology Otolaryngology Physical Medicine & Rehab Internal Medicine
before their hooding ceremony on Friday, May 24. (Above) DAVID RUCKLE ’19 (second right) is LLU Medical Center LLU Medical Center Stanford University (CA) LLU Medical Center LLU Medical Center UC Davis Medical Center
surrounded by his parents, CAROL LAU RUCKLE ’78-B (far left) and HERBERT C. RUCKLE ’86 La Sierra University UC Berkeley UC San Diego Northwestern University Pacific Union College California State University,
(right), and grandfather, FRANCIS Y. LAU ’47 (second left), after the commencement ceremony. Sacramento
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