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Joel Barish (Jefferson Medical College)
Joel Barish (Jefferson Medical College) writes, "When we first graduated, I would read the alumni notes and wonder if I would ever retire. It seemed daunting to have my class notes near the beginning of the list, rather than at the end. The day has come and I am now retired. Left the Columbia Univ. faculty at the end of 2003 and taught medicine in Japan, half time since then. But I have reached the mandatory retirement age and have been put out to pasture. Fortunately, I live in San Francsico, which is a terrific city. But, I miss medicine and will soon join the clinical faculty at UCSF and teach a day per week. I never forget how lucky we were to have gone to such an excellent med school.
Submitted on Sep 6 2009

Michael (Steinberg) Rakoff (Steinberg) (Jefferson Medical College)
Michael Rakoff (Steinberg) (Jefferson Medical College) writes, "Just moved to Shepherdstown, WV, semi-retired. Seven kids, 6 grandkids. Still doing some consulting work for hospitals. Three months of the year in Banaglore, India, volunteering at a charity hospital. Playing lots of golf."
Submitted on Sep 4 2009

Thomas Gal (Jefferson Medical College)
Thomas Gal (Jefferson Medical College) writes, "Thomas J. Gal, M.D. Class 0f 1968 has retired from a 35 year career in academic medicine and is now Emeritus Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Virginia. He was recently honored on April 2,2009 by the President and Board of Visitors of the U. of Virginia at a banquet in the Dome Room of the University's famous Rotunda in Charlottesville,VA."

Submitted on May 18 2009

Lynne E. Porter (Jefferson Medical College)
Lynne E. Porter (Jefferson Medical College) writes, "I am excited to be coming to the class reunion since I missed the last one due to the death of my mother.
I am long retired from medicine and have been spending my time raising money for childrens' non-profits in Pgh.
I have been single for three years and am quite happy.
My two sons are grown and I am enjoying them."
Submitted on Sep 3 2008

Marcus Besser ()
Marcus Besser writes, "Faculty news! Dr. Carl Pitts was awarded the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching for 2008. Carl has been on faculty for over 11 years, and teaches the Clinical Skills courses, as well as Biomechanics. Carl is also the director of the Transitional DPT program. Congratulations, Carl!"
Submitted on Aug 18 2008

Jo Ann Tompkins (College of Health Professions)
Jo Ann Tompkins (College of Health Professions) writes, "Jo Ann Tompkins (College of Health Professionals) has completed the requirements for a Master of Liberal Arts Degree at The University of Pennsylvania on December 19, 2007. I will participate in the graduation ceremonies for my program of study on May 18, 2008, and The University of Pennsylvania overall commencement exercise on May 19, 2008. My future goal is to apply for the doctoral program in Egyptology at Brown University or The University of Pennsylvania."
Submitted on Mar 14 2008

Jake Rofman (Jefferson Medical College)
Jake Rofman (Jefferson Medical College) writes, "My wife and I welcomed the birth of our first child, Zoe Rofman, in June 2007."
Submitted on Dec 18 2007

Mark Kostic (Jefferson Medical College)
Mark Kostic (Jefferson Medical College) writes, "After 13 years, I have left the Navy and am now the Associate Medical Director of the Wisconsin Poison Center and an Emergency Physician with the Medical College of Wisconsin. My wife Elinor and I have 2 daughters, Emily (10) and Sara (7)."
Submitted on Oct 17 2007

Seymour Shlomchik (Jefferson Medical College)
Seymour Shlomchik (Jefferson Medical College) writes, "After 35 years of orthoprdic practice in Phila., I am retired in Boca Raton Fl. at Boca West Country Club playing golf, gin rummy and the finer things in life.
I am th proud grandfather of one girl (12) and to boys (3&1)

My two sons, Mark and Warren are professors at Yale University Medical school doing research. Mark was the medical honoree by the Lupus Society last December.


Submitted on Sep 2 2007

John Kim (Jefferson Medical College)
John Kim (Jefferson Medical College) writes, "My wife, Veronica, 2-year-old son, Simon, and I are in southern California where I'm currently a second year diagnostic radiology resident at Loma Linda University Medical Center. We're also anticipating an arrival from the stork in November!"
Submitted on Jul 20 2007

Scott Stein (Jefferson Medical College)
Scott Stein (Jefferson Medical College) writes, "I have two sons: Sean (age 38) is a independent financial advisor with his own Raymond Jones office in Boca Raton, Florida. Craig (age 36) is a practicing real estate attorney.

My son Sean and his wife Nicole have two sons: Jacob (age 10) and Ryan (age 8.) My older son Craig and his wife Juli have two girls: Jordan (age 10) and Haley (age 8.)

I enjoy the four grandchildren and go to the movies with them as well as celebrating birthday parties, Thanksgiving, etc. Our family enjoys skiing in Colorado and swimming in our backyards. (Prior to 9/11, my wife and I traveled to Europe, but since 9/11, we travel to Orlando Florida and visit my stepson Matthew (age 20) who is a junior at the University of Central Florida. My stepdaughter Ashlee (age 23) is finishing her master’s degree in teaching and will teach in the Palm Beach school system.)

I enjoy the children and grandchildren; playing pinball machines (have six at home); listening to music; taking pictures; traveling with friends.

Regards to the class of 1967 and hope to see everyone at the reunion – it’s been 40 years!"
Submitted on Jul 19 2007

James Gardner (Jefferson Medical College)
Jim Gardner JMC-2002, "Are you going to the Alumni Weekend? Who will be there from the class of 2002? Great memory...Bud Brainard flying across the stage during NeuroBeach with 'Pinky the Brain' playing in the background. "
Submitted on Jul 16 2007

Linda (Levin) Weinberg (Jefferson Medical College)
Linda (Levin) Weinberg (Jefferson Medical College) writes, "my husband, Paul, and I were happy to attend the Benjamin Rush Ball of the Philadelphia Psychiatric Society to honor our friend and classmate, Elizabeth Stabinski Webb, M.D., where Betsy received the Practitioner of the Year Award."
Submitted on Jun 29 2007

Paul Weinberg (Jefferson Medical College)
Paul Weinberg (Jefferson Medical College) writes, "Dr. Paul Weinberg (Class of ’69) is one of 12 members of the International Nomenclature Working Group for Congenital Heart Disease that recently met in Tokyo, Japan. He also gave an invited lecture at the 43rd Meeting of the Japanese Society of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery on “Fetal Morphology in Congenital Heart Disease.” Dr. Weinberg has been on the staff of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for 30 years and is director of one of the largest fellowship training programs in pediatric cardiology with 20 fellows."
Submitted on Jun 29 2007

Joan (Sampson) Cupic (College of Health Professions)
Joan (Sampson) Cupic (College of Health Professions) writes, "Living in Houston, Texas working as a hospital project manager two days a week. Our 5 children are all grown and waitng on grandchild # 5, due anytime. My interests are still in sports....golf and kayaking. "
Submitted on Jun 26 2007

Patricia (Murphy) Holmes (College of Health Professions)
Patricia (Murphy) Holmes (College of Health Professions) writes, "Retired 15 years and just applied for Medicare. Geoff and I will be married 44 years in October. I've had a diverse career as a nurse; author, research, instructor and now a Hospice volunteer. We spend 6 months on the Eastern Shore with our children and grandchildren and 6 months on our boat, "Rosetta". "

Submitted on Jun 25 2007

Erwin Smarr (Jefferson Medical College)
Erwin Smarr (Jefferson Medical College) writes, "Judy and I continue to live at a CCRL,which is fortunate, because she has Parkinsonism and is in the nursing unit. My life is now centered about helping her daily. I am actually well, but live in the Assisted Living bldg because of ready accress to her. I am no longer active in any professional way."
Submitted on Jun 13 2007

Mark Posner (Jefferson Medical College)
Mark Posner (Jefferson Medical College) writes, "This is not an update, but a vivid recollection brought back to me upon learning of the death of Dr. Templeton. He certainly had a biting sense of humor accentuated by his Southern drawl. I was a junior or senior medical student observing Dr. Templeton operate. The resident or fellow across the table was so nervous that a drop of sweat fell from his forehead right onto the heart. Without missing a beat Dr. Templeton said "why don't you just shit in it." Without another word he irrigated out the chest and just kept operating. I'll never forget the scene."
Submitted on May 8 2007

Greg Viehman (Jefferson Medical College)
Greg Viehman (Jefferson Medical College) writes, "I was saved by Jesus Christ 3 years ago. I have my testimony and journey on my new web site: www.everlastingstrength.org. I thought I had everything but now I know I had nothing. God saved our entire family by grace. God bless and make sure you know Him.

What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? Mark 8:36

Greg
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Submitted on Apr 23 2007

Robert Peterson (Jefferson Medical College)
Robert Peterson (Jefferson Medical College) writes, "Having navigated private practice, military service and a short voyage with the USPHS and USCG, I now find myself settling down as a disabled veteran in NW Oregon, contemplating growing my hair back to Anatomy Lab length to blend in better with the locals. I'm still playing bridge. I figure I've got to work at least another 15 years to pay off the mortgage and get my daughter through college, so I'll be at the local FQHC for a while yet."
Submitted on Apr 18 2007

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