Dear Alum,
Welcome to the inaugural issue of the Keck School of Medicine's
e-Newsletter. Our goal for this publication is to help keep
you informed of the latest news and events, highlight some
of the services we provide and volunteer opportunities available,
as well as spotlight prominent alumni, students, and volunteers.
We were honored this year to have Dr. Kendra Fleagle Gorlitsky
(Class of '86) chosen as a 2004 Alumni Merit Award winner
by the USC Alumni Association. She is just one example of
the outstanding caliber of our alumni. I am extremely proud
of the fine work all of you are doing in your communities
and this e-newsletter is another way to recognize that work.
Your continued commitment is helping us become one of the
premier medical schools in the country.
We would like to involve you and give you the opportunity
to help shape this e-newsletter. The first opportunity is
to name it. Please email your suggestions to the Alumni
Office at ksomalum@usc.edu.
The winner will receive two tickets to the 2004
Homecoming football game! I hope you find this
e-newsletter of value and welcome your feedback.
I wish you much peace, health and happiness in the New Year.
Sincerely,
Stephen J. Ryan, M.D.
Dean
Introducing Colin Kaiser...
Hello my name is Colin Kaiser and I am joining the Keck
School of Medicine as Director of Development for the Alumni
and Constituent Relations Office. I have come to the school
of Medicine from the USC Andrus Gerontology Center where
I worked as a Development Officer. I am a graduate of USC
with a B.A. in Political Science and live in Manhattan Beach
with my wife Maile (my-lee) and our son Dylan. I am very
excited to be part of the team and look forward to getting
to know as many of you as I can through the reunions and
other Alumni related functions.
2005 USC Alumni Awards
Now Accepting Nominations
Alumni are selected for awards according to the criteria listed below. To submit a nomination, please send an essay (with nominee's name, address, telephone number and grad year) explaining why you feel you or a fellow alum should be recognized by the University.
Mail:
Alumni & Constituent Relations
Keck School of Medicine of USC
1420 San Pablo St. PMB C201
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Fax: (323) 442-3299
Email: ksomalum@usc.edu
Asa V. Call Achievement Award: This is awarded to alumni who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the University and Community by giving generously of their time, energy and leadership. This award celebrates alumni whose outstanding accomplishments have brought honor and recognition to themselves and USC.
Alumni Merit Award: This is awarded to alumni
whose remarkable accomplishments speak well for the range
and quality of a USC education.
Alumni Service Award: This award recognizes outstanding volunteer efforts on behalf of the university. The energy, dedication and enthusiasm of each recipient epitomize the spirit of partnership that is vital to USC's growth and leadership.
Nomination Deadline: March 31, 2004
KSOM
ALUMS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Kenneth Kleinman, M.D. - Class of '82
Dr. Kenneth Kleinman, the founder and creator of RenalTouchTM,
is at the forefront of education and self-care management
for dialysis patients and patients with chronic kidney disease.
Dr. Kleinman conceptualized and created RenalTouchTM over
the course of 6 years with a team of physicians, nurses
and renal dietitians for the nutritional education of dialysis
patients and patients with chronic kidney disease.
RenalTouchTM was launched at the Fall 2001 National Kidney
Foundation (NKF) and American and International Society
of Nephrology (ASN/ISN) meetings in San Francisco, CA. Since
it's entrance into dialysis clinics, RenalTouchTM has helped
many dialysis patients and patients with chronic kidney
disease achieve a better quality of life through education
of their condition.
CURRENT
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer at the medical school and make
a difference at your alma mater. There are a wide variety
of volunteer opportunities; chances are there is something
for you. It is the efforts of loyal alumni that make our
programs so successful. You have something valuable to offer.
To receive information about one of the volunteer opportunities
listed below, please contact Colin Kaiser, Director, Alumni & Constituent Relations,
at (323) 442-1084 or send email to ckaiser@usc.edu.
Alumni Ambassador
On-going - looking for alumni to help with regional programs
for alumni to reconnect.
Career Resource Network
On-going - student-alumni career networking.
Class Agent
On-going - serves as class representative for their medical
school class.
Student Recruitment
On-going - looking for alumni to help with student recruitment fairs.
PAST EVENTS
2003 Salerni Collegium Tennis and Golf Tournament
Tennis Tournament Exhibition Players
L to r: Dr. George Stoneman - Salerni Collegium
President, Andrew Park - former #1 singles player for USC
and current Keck School med student, and Peter Smith - USC
Men's Tennis coach and former ATP tour player
The Sony DVD Dream System raffle
was won by Scott Shelley of West Hollywood. Proceeds from
this event were used to fund medical student scholarships.
Click here to see photos from other past events.
Click here to learn more
