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Rosalyn Lipsitt (College of Health Professions)
Graduated Temple University in May, 2009, with my PhD in Ed Psych.

Submitted on Nov 22 2009

Philip Ovadia (Jefferson Medical College)
Philip Ovadia (Jefferson Medical College) writes, "I was recently inducted as a fellow in the American College of Surgeons. Currently, I practice Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at Heritage Valley Health System in Beaver, PA"
Submitted on Oct 13 2009

John Rodzvilla (Jefferson Medical College)
John Rodzvilla (Jefferson Medical College) writes, "He co-authored an article in the New England Journal of Medicine, September 3, 2009, entitled "Injectable Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum for Dupuytren's Contracture"
He recently changed positions from VP of Medical-Clinical Development at Auxilium Pharmaceuticals to VP Medical Affairs at Malvern Consulting Group and Recro Pharmaceuticals, Inc."
Submitted on Sep 7 2009

Arlen Meyers (Jefferson Medical College)
Arlen Meyers (Jefferson Medical College) writes, "Arlen D Meyers, MD, MBA (1972) is cofounder and Chief Medical Officer of www.medvoy.com , a medical tourism software and service company."
Submitted on Sep 4 2009

Ashrafe Ewida (College of Graduate Studies)
Ashrafe Ewida (College of Graduate Studies) writes, "Ashrafe Ewida, M.D., M.S. is an anesthesiologist who completed his postgraduate training in Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY 2001. He has been practicing Anesthesiology since 2001 in both academic and private settings. He is currently on the medical staff in ARIA Health in Philadelphia, PA since 2003. He is married to Hakima and has two children Fariss and Sarah."
Submitted on Jul 8 2009

Karen (Jorgensen) Morgan (College of Health Professions)
Karen (Jorgensen) Morgan (College of Health Professions) writes, "Graduated with a doctorate of physical therapy from MGH Institute of Health Professions in Bostion, MA in May 2009"
Submitted on Jul 8 2009

Paul Weinberg (Jefferson Medical College)
Paul Weinberg (Jefferson Medical College) writes, "Paul Weinberg, M.D., ’69 was the recipient of the 2009 Robert Dunning Dripps Memorial Award for excellence in graduate medical education from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine where he is Professor of Pediatrics (Cardiology) and Pediatric Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where he has been on staff for 32 years. Paul is also director of the cardiology fellowship training program."
Submitted on Jun 29 2009

Jo Ann Tompkins (College of Health Professions)
Jo Ann Tompkins (College of Health Professions) writes, "Completed requirements for a Master of Liberal Arts Degree at The University of Pennsylvania on December 19, 2007. My future goal is to apply to doctoral programs in Egyptology at Brown University and The University of Pennsylvania."
Submitted on Jun 29 2009

Maunak Rana (Jefferson Medical College)
Maunak Rana (Jefferson Medical College) writes, "Maunak Rana (JMC'97) has been appointed as an Oral Examiner for the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA). He is also an editor for the Joint Council on In-Training Exams for the ABA. Dr. Rana is the Director of Pain Management and Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, IL"
Submitted on May 16 2009

Richard Battista (Jefferson Medical College)
Allentown, PA (January12, 2009) – OAA Orthopaedic Specialists announced the election of Richard D. Battista, M.D. to President of OAA Orthopaedic Specialists effective January 1, 2009. Dr. Battista, board certified with a fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon, joined OAA Orthopaedic Specialists in 2004 after serving as Assistant Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at the National Naval Medical Center (the President’s Hospital) in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Battista succeeds Thomas D. Meade, M.D., who led the organization to it’s outstanding success during his 2005-2008 term as President. Dr. Meade will continue to maintain his practice and be a member of the OAA’s Board of Directors.

“The position of President at OAA Orthopaedic Specialists has been exemplified by the leadership and vision that have had a direct impact upon the delivery of healthcare in the Lehigh Valley,” said Vincent Hudson, Chief Operating Officer at OAA. “Dr. Battista’s ability to lead and his experience in that role will strengthen and open new opportunities in those relationships between OAA and the local medical community as well as patients.”

Since Dr. Peter Keblish performed the Lehigh Valley’s first joint replacement procedure in 1971, OAA’s physicians and surgeons have paved the way in the use of the latest surgical techniques and medical advancements. OAA’s physicians and surgeons are known locally and internationally for their contributions in the field of orthopaedics. They are active in clinical research and share their expertise with patients, colleages, and the medical community through numerous seminars, conferences, lectures, and papers. OAA has been named “Best Orthopaedic Practice” by The Morning Call’s Reader’s Choice Awards for the past three years.

About OAA Orthopaedic Specialsts
OAA Orthopaedic Specialists, with 24 fellowship-trained, board certified physicians and surgeons and over 300 employees, has been the leading, multi-speciality provider of orthopaedic care and research in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas for more than 30 years. They are supported by a clinical team of highly trained specialists, physician assistants, nurses, technicians, physiatrists, physical therapists and administrative staff who are dedicated to providing each patient with personalized, compassionate care. Every month, a team of OAA physicians volunteer their time and services to the “Healing Hands” Clinic at Good Shepherd’s Health and Technology Center in Allentown.

OAA is committed to the treatment of conditions related to: hands and upper extremities, joint reconstruction, spine & scoliosis, physical medicine, sports medicine, rehabilitation, rheumatology, trauma and reconstructive surgery, general orthopaedics, and work injuries.

OAA Orthopaedic Specialists’ main office is located at: 250 Cetronia Road, Allentown, PA 18104, with satellite locations in Bethlehem, Lehighton, and Conyngham.
Submitted on Jan 25 2009

Edward Jackson (Jefferson Medical College)
Edward Jackson (Jefferson Medical College) writes, "Currently Chair and Program Director for Family Medicine, Synergy Medical Education Alliance, Saginaw, MI
Selected as one of the Best doctors for 2008" The artilce featuring Dr. Jackson is attached.

Submitted on Nov 16 2008

Larry Glazerman (Jefferson Medical College)
Larry Glazerman (Jefferson Medical College) recently accepted a position at USF College of Medicine located in Tampa, FL as Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery. Larry recently was employed at St. Luke's Health Network. "I recently accepted a full-time faculty position at the USF College of Medicine. I'm charged with developing a minimally invasive gyn surgery program, focusing on patient care, education of residents and medical students, and clinical research."
Submitted on Sep 29 2008

Gregory Freimer (Jefferson Medical College)
Gregory Freimer (Jefferson Medical College) recently accepted a position at Trinity Mother Frances located in Tyler, TX as Emergency Physician. "My wife, LeAnn, and I decided to move closer to family as we raise our beautiful daughter, Abigail Grace, who just turned 1!"
Submitted on Sep 25 2008

Aradhna Saxena (Jefferson Medical College)
Archana Saxena (Jefferson Medical College 2002) just completed her cardiology fellowship at Temple University Hospital and has joined Abington Medical Specialists located in Abington, PA.
Submitted on Sep 23 2008

Aradhna Saxena (Jefferson Medical College)
Aradhna Saxena (Jefferson Medical College 2002) will be taking over Dr. Nathan Howe's Mohs Surgery & Dermatologic Surgery practice in Fort Washington, PA. She looks forward to being back in the greater Philadelphia area.
Submitted on Sep 23 2008

Andrew Sirotnak (Jefferson Medical College)
Andrew Sirotnak (Jefferson Medical College) is president Elect of the Medical Staff at The Children's Hospital, Aurora, Colorado where he has led the child abuse department since 1996. He will be President of the Medical Staff 2010 - 2012. He has begun a four year term on the Board of Directors of The Children's Hospital this year.
Submitted on Sep 12 2008

David Weismiller (Jefferson Medical College)
David Weismiller (Jefferson Medical College) writes, "I have recently assumed the position of Associate Provost at East Carolina University. I am happy to continue my full scope practice of Family Medicine at The Brody School of Medicine as I take on this new university responsibility in administration. "
Submitted on Sep 11 2008

Lee Valentine (Jefferson Medical College)
Lee Valentine (Jefferson Medical College) writes, "I have joined the Board of XCOR Aerospace in Mojave, California. XCOR is in test flight with its operations and propulsion system demonstrator for its suborbital spacecraft, Lynx. Lynx appears likely to be the first commercial suborbital space transport and also serves as the first stage for a small satellite launching system. I also serve on the Board of Orbital Outfitters, maker of high performance pressure suits for high altitude and space flight."
Submitted on Aug 7 2008

Mark Pascal (Jefferson Medical College)
Mark Pascal (Jefferson Medical College) writes, "I am still the Director of the Medical Oncology Society of NJ and state representative to the Clinical Practice Committee of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. I am also one of the five founding partners of Northern New Jersey Cancer Associates, LLP which in conjunction with Hackensack University Medical Center helped build the largest cancer program in the State and the 6th largest outpatient cancer program in the country."
Submitted on Apr 15 2008

Ronald Gazze (Jefferson Medical College)
Ron Gazze (JMC'97) was appointed Medical Director of FPL Group in 2007, where he still sees patients in the award-winning FPL-WELL Health Centers. He and his wife, Rena Amro (JMC'97), welcomed the birth of their daughter, Sophia Layla Amro Gazze, on 1/17/07. Dr. Amro runs the Palm Orthopaedic Institute, Inc. and is a solo-practice Orthopaedic Surgeon in the West Palm Beach area. Dr. Gazze was happy to work at FPL with John "Jack" Hildreth (JMC'65) who retired as Medical Director of FPL-WELL Health Centers in 2007.
Submitted on Mar 17 2008

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