URMC’s Vega and Fugate
Med students want to help minority communities Joshua Vega, 23, sees a medical career as one way to break down cultural barriers that affect the Hispanic community. Thomas Fugate, 22, has always been concerned about the high incidence of hypertension and heart disease in the African-American community. As a doctor, he thinks, he’ll be able to help solve the problem. Vega, a St. John Fisher College graduate from Rochester, and Fugate, who’s from Fairport and graduated from Xavier University in New Orleans, are first-year medical...
read moreDean Guzick’s Newsletters
Dr. David Guzick, who has been Dean of the U of R School of Medicine and Dentistry for the past several years, writes a very informative bimonthly newsletter that goes out to the faculty. His most recent one is a fascinating essay about the life and career of Dr. Arthur Kornberg who died earlier this year and for whom the Kornberg Medical Research Building is named. For those of you who may be interested, Dr. Guzick’s newsletters are archived...
read moreWaseem Ghazoly 1962-2007
In MemoriumWaseem N. Ghazoly, MDAugust 4, 1962 (Cairo, Egypt) – October 25, 2007 Survived by his loving wife Sonia Ghazoly; children Mariah and Damian Ghazoly; sisters Nagua (Edward) Ibrahim and Nashua (Nashaat) ; father-in-law and mother-in-law Selim and Samia Serry; sister-in-law Sylvia Serry; brother-in-law Steve Serry; many friends and colleagues. Visitation was held on October 28 from 2 pm until 6 pm. A celebration of Waseem’s life was held at 11 am on October 29 at Greece Assembly of God Church, 750 Long Pond Road. Interment...
read morePolly Lowry 1930-2007
In Memorium Mary Elizabeth “Polly” Lowry October 18, 2007 at the age of 77. Predeceased by her sister, Sarah Zimmermann and brother, Will Robison. Mrs. Lowry is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Harold; children, Hal Jr. (Carol), Susan (Bill) Morehouse, Tom (JoAnn); grandchildren, Malcolm, Melissa, Dillon, Delaney, Sarah, Nathan (Kari), Johanna, Joel, Meghan and Julia; great-granddaughter, Zoya; brother, Charles D. (Betty) Robison; many nieces, nephews and friends. Polly was an excellent tennis player and at the age of...
read moreMedical Career Fair
In Buffalo on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 6:00 pm Following a free dinner there will be a formal presentation where over 20 physicians will have the opportunity to answer the question: “Why did you decide to go into your specialty?” Throughout the evening, ample time will be provided for students to speak with the physicians and ask them about their specialty. Medical specialties represented: Psychiatry, Infectious Disease, Ophthalmology, Ob/Gyn, Otolaryngology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Urology, Nephrology, Geriatrics, Cardiology,...
read moreDavid Whyte Lecture
The Ben Sischy, M.D. Visiting Scholar in Humane Medicine Lecture, presents: David Whyte – Life on the Frontier: Courageous Conversations in the New Healthcare. Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 – Time 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Lecture: Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Avenue, Rochester, New York Reception: 7:00 pm. Please call the Highland Foundation at 585-275-0806 to RSVP. Click here to read the full...
read moreHOME Ministry Abroad
Our friend Aubrey Beauchamp, USA Coordinator of Hospital Christian Fellowship, has recently written a report on the ministry of Health Outreach to the Middle East (HOME) for the ASSIST News Service. She concludes: “As a nurse and HCF Coordinator, I feel privileged to know some of the dedicated members of this outstanding and unique ministry. I am also honored to see the interaction between Hospital Christian Fellowship members and those of the HOME ministries. It confirms the Scripture in Ephesians 2:21-22: “In Him the whole...
read moreCorner Society Meetings
The George Washington Corner Society for the History of Medicine, named after University of Rochester’s first professor of anatomy, is a group of physicians, students, and other participants interested in the history of medicine. This year there will be five evening presentations on medical historical topics at the Rochester Academy of Medicine, 1441 East Ave. We will meet at the Academy between 5:30 – 6:30 pm for drinks and light fare; the presentation will follow from 6:30 – 7:45 pm. The Corner Society is an important part...
read moreDr. Fountain Workshops
Dr. Daniel Fountain will be returning to the area to conduct 2 workshops on Whole Person Medicine this month. The first is a five-hour workshop on Whole Person Medicine in Syracuse on Saturday September 15 organized by Dr. Tom Masten. Dr. Dan Fountain and his wife Miriam will be flying in to do the teaching. Over 36 have already registered, many of whom are pastors and church leaders. Dr. Fountain says, “I’m delighted to have pastors and church leaders come and will include considerable stuff relevant to the role of the church in...
read moreFall MD Breakfast
Our next Breakfast will be held on Saturday morning, September 29th, from 9-11 am at the Academy of Medicine, 1441 East Avenue. Dr. David Holmes, President of the Western NY chapter of CMDA, will be coming with a team from Buffalo to address the topic “To the Least of These.” David has been instrumental in advocating for improved medical care for the underserved in his community, most recently through the establishment of the Good Neighbors Health Care center. Please mark your calendars and RSVP using our Response page. Be sure to...
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