Class Notes

1935: Samuel E. Einhorn of Boynton Beach, Fla., celebrated his 90th birthday in February.

1938: Joseph M. George of Las Vegas says he is grateful to be alive and well with wife and six children. Winfield L. Thompson of Goldsboro, N.C., reports that he has a fairly good quality of life and enjoys sailing, fishing and yard work at the age of 84.

1940: Benjamin H. Inloes lives in the Williamsburg Landing retirement community in Williamsburg, Va., where he met and married his third wife. They enjoy travel throughout the U.S., Canada, South America and Europe. Ross Pierpont of Baltimore attended the Iowa caucuses in August to present his comprehensive health plan for the United States.

1941: Gene A. Croce spends winters in Florida and summers at home in Cranston, R.I. He enjoys his retirement by traveling and playing golf.

1942: Marion Friedman of Baltimore is editor of the Maryland Medical Journal and the Maryland Family Doctor, is a LtCol. in the Maryland Defense Force, and a board member of the Maryland Taxpayers Association. Francis J. Townsend raised $2.5 million for a hospital in Berlin, Md.

1943M: Robert B. Tunney of Cockeysville, Md., retired in July after practicing ob/gyn for 53 years.

1943D: Joseph Wm. Bitsack of Mahwah, N.J., is retired from practice but continues to teach junior medical students in their surgical clinical clerkship at the N.J. Medical School. J. Roy Guyther of Mechanicsville, Md., reports that his fourth book is at the printer.

1944: Stuart C. Levine of Baltimore is retired after practicing radiology for 47 years. Sarah Taylor Morrow of Raleigh, N.C., is working full time as medical director for Electronic Data Systems, which has a contract with the state to process medicaid claims. Harry F. Rolfes of Bradenton, Fla., says he enjoyed the 55th Class Reunion in spring and looks forward to the next one!

1945: Benjamin Berdann of Baltimore retired from private practice after 51 years.

1946: Harry E. Hill of La Jolla, Calif., has been retired since 1986 due to poor health. Erwin R. Jennings of Brunswick, Ga., has received endorsement from several medical centers for his semi-automatic suturing device. Production of this patented technique is expected in the near future. Irl Wentz of Atlantic Beach, N.C., retired in August 1999.

1947: Joel C. Fink of Scottsdale, Ariz., retired after 51 years of practicing dermatology. Francis K. Machata of Rochester, N.Y., has twin sons and a nephew who are physicians. At the age of 82, Dr. Machata reports that he is in good health after recovery from a near fatal illness. Anne D. Mattern of Rockville, Md., recently traveled to St. Thomas with her daughter. This follows a venture to the jungles of South America in 1998 where she traveled 1800 miles up the Amazon and Orinoco rivers, and along the coast and islands of northeastern South America.

1949: Robert R. Rosen of Bay Harbor Isle, Fla., reports that the 50th Reunion in spring was wonderful. He looks forward to the 55th in 2004. R. M. Tilley Jr., of Washington, D.C., is partially retired and expects to be fully retired by the end of 1999.

1950: Joseph B. Bronushas of Baltimore reports that he is still kicking — thank God! Miriam S. Daly of Albion, Mich., is president of the Albion Community Foundation and chairman of the Albion Red Cross Blood Drive, after retiring from practice five years ago. Kornelius VanGoor of Grand Rapids, Mich., retired from private practice in 1998. He works one day a week at the VA and loves it!

1951: Solomon Cohen of Sebastopol, Calif., reports that 1998 was a gold medal harvest for his five acres of grapes that he has been nurturing for more than 20 years. Dorris M. Harris of Los Angeles has enjoyed retirement since 1993. K. R. McGrady of Hendersonville, N.C., works with 4 Seasons Hospice, spending time with children who are dying or who have lost someone close to them. The Elizabeth House residential faculty, opened in April, was named in memory of her mother. Eugene Rex of Austin, Tex., reports that his golf game has improved since retirement in 1986. He is looking forward to the 50th Reunion in spring 2001. S. Norman Sherry of Cambridge, Mass., and H. James Holroyd, MD, had an award named in their honor. The Holroyd-Sherry Award was established in 1998 by the American Academy of Pediatrics for calling serious attention to the influence mass media have on the health and well-being of children and adolescents. Each year the AAP recognizes one fellow whose outstanding contributions have demonstrated the importance of media literacy as a public health issue. L. Dale Simmons of Clarksburg, W.Va., continues as plant physician and medical consultant after retiring from medical practice. Melvin M. Udel of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., retired in 1998. Harvey P. Wheelwright of Morgan, Utah continues to work 11¼2 days each week at University Counseling Service, after cardiac surgery and a battle with an illness.

1952: Harry M. Walsh of Jupiter, Fla., is writing a book on substance abuse in novel form. He had access to Maryland’s medical library with great results.

1953: James E. Boggs of Ivydale, W.Va., has a daughter (internist) who is serving a fellowship in endocrinology. He has been retired since 1992 and has 11 grandchildren. Rev. Leslie R. Miles Jr., is vicar in charge at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and medical director and principal physician for a nursing home, both in Lonaconing, Md.

1954: Moses L. Nafzinger of Lake Ridge, Va., is retired. J. Walter Smyth of Baltimore wishes to thank everyone for the honor bestowed upon him at the 1999 Reunion: he was the recipient of the Medical Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Smyth is humbled and proud at the same time, and he sends regards to classmates.

1955: James L. Hughes of Greenville, N.C., is professor emeritus in pediatrics at East Carolina University. He and wife Marlene enjoy spending time with children and grandchildren. William F. Krone of Berlin, Md., remains professionally active two days each week in Ocean City. Richard F. Leighton of Savannah, Ga., is on the board of directors for the Chatham County Division of the American Heart Association. George N. Polis of Bethesda, Md., is the proud grandfather of his third granddaughter, courtesy of son Nicholas G. Polis, ’90 and daughter-in-law Ruth.

1956: Jerald H. Bennion of Salt Lake City and Roy Shaub of Twin Falls, Idaho had lunch together recently. Both retired about three years ago. Dr. Bennion has 17 grandchildren and Dr. Shaub has four. Irvin P. Pollack of Baltimore retired as chief of ophthalmology and director of the Krieger Eye Institute at Sinai Hospital. He continues his practice of ophthalmology at Sinai and works in the development office. Virginia T. Sherr of Holland, Pa., was appointed to the board of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society for her work on psychiatric aspects of neurobomeliosis and activism in the field.

1957: Emil E. Aftandilian of Senatobia, Miss., retired in 1995. Maitland G. Spencer of Salt Lake City is out of the country on a medical mission.

1958: Gaylord Lee Clark of Stevenson, Md., retired from clinical practice in July 1998. He is assistant dean of the part-time faculty at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and coordinator of external affairs for the Curtis National Hand Center at Union Memorial Hospital. Richard H. Keller of Salt Lake City is serving on the admissions committee of the University of Utah School of Medicine.

1959: Martin S. Kleinman retired from his radiology practice in Woodland Hills, Calif., and is expecting his sixth grandchild. Lawrence D. Pinkner of Baltimore is president of The Surgicenter of Baltimore and the Maryland Ambulatory Surgical Association, and vice president of the American Association of Ambulatory Surgical Centers in addition to a busy private practice.

1960: E. Earl Hill of Pasadena, Md., retired from the department of family medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in January 1999. Morton E. Smith of Middleton, Wis., received the distinguished service award from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Martha E. Stauffer of West Lebanon, N.H., is enjoying travel since retirement in

1996: She sits on the N.H. governor’s advisory council on osteoporosis education and prevention, and she enjoys trips to the Adirondacks. Nathan Stofberg is retired and lives most of the year in Florida. James A. Yates of Lemoyne, Pa., is chief of aesthetic surgery at Holy Spirit Hospital and medical director of Grandview Surgery Laser Center. He is president of the Lemoyne Boro Council and also serves as police chief.

1961: Anthony R. Boccuti was recently married. He and Francine live in Baltimore. James J. Cerda of Gainesville, Fla., received the 1999 Distinguished Clinician Award from the American Gastroenterological Association. The award recognizes members of the practicing community who, by example, combine the art of medicine with the skills demanded by the scientific body of knowledge in service to their patients. Dr. Cerda is professor of medicine and chief of nutrition support at the University of Florida. Robert A. Fink of El Sobrante, Calif., and wife Ilene L. Dillon, MSW, presented papers at the tenth anniversary symposium of the China Rehabilitation Research Institute in Beijing, China. Dr. Fink spoke on the use of laser surgery for the control of intractable pain after spinal cord injury. Ms. Dillon presented her experiences with cross-cultural psychotherapy in patients with life-threatening injuries. The symposium, sponsored by the Chinese government, also included presenters from Canada, Asia, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. David L. Rosen of San Rafael, Calif., reports that the Children’s Preventive Mental Health Program web site received 10 thousand hits following an NBC Dateline story June 25th on temperament profiles. Dr. Rosen directs the program at Kaiser Permanente.

1962: Merrill I. Berman’s daughter Lisa, PhD, is a forensic/clinical psychologist and has two children. His son Scott, MD, is a tenured professor of Greek philosophy at St. Louis University and also has two children. Berman, who lives in Baltimore, enjoys being a grandpa. Louis R. Caplan of Chestnut Hill, Mass., is at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and is professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School. He coauthored a book Clinical Neurocardiology and has had many exciting opportunities to teach and speak in Buenos Aires, Seoul, Colombia, and Johannesburg. Frederick S. Felser of Miami is retired. He spends six months in Snowmass, Colo. Robert A. McCormick of Santa Fe, N.M., says he has thoroughly enjoyed Dr. Woodward’s autobiography Make Room for Sentiment. Leroy L. Merring of Scottsdale, Ariz., retired as state surgeon. He also retired from the Arizona Army National Guard and, with the rank of colonel, was awarded the Legion of Merit. Dr. Merring is on the staff of American Physicians Home Care where he treats patients in their homes.

1963: Michael G. Hayes of Baltimore received the Ruth Fox Award at the Tuerk Conference in May 1999. He practices addiction medicine. Janet E. Mules is serving six months of temporary duty in Nairobi in the aftermath of the embassy bombing in August 1998. She plans to return to Vienna in December. Mayer Schwartz is fully retired and lives with wife Alice in Naples, Fla.

1964: Ellen Ann Duer of White Stone, Va., maintains an active rural family practice in east Virginia and is medical examiner for Lancaster County. Jo Ann Sutherland of Swoope, Va., is working at Western State Hospital while raising her eight year old granddaughter. She owns a small horse farm and enjoys painting. Jonathan D. Tuerk of Washington, D.C., enjoys a private psychiatry practice after leaving Chestnut Lodge where he spent 26 years.

1965: William E. Legat of Bethesda, Md., is president of the Suburban Maryland Psychiatric Society, consisting of 500 members from Montgomery and Prince Georges counties. Sigmund L. Sattenspiel is director of the Sattenspiel Surgical Arts Pavilion in Freehold, N.J., specializing in facial plastic and cosmetic surgery. He recently completed two years as president of the New York Facial Plastic Surgery Society and thirteen years as chairman of the department of surgery at the CentraState Medical Center.

1966: James E. Arnold of Saratoga, Calif., is on one year sabbatical engaged in several non-medical projects. His medical instrument company A to Z Surgical, Inc., has requested he continue as president and CEO during his sabbatical. Charles H. Classen of Kinston, N.C., presided over the Eastern Orthopedic Meeting in Vienna, Austria in October. Stephen F. Gordon of Atlanta is proud of daughter Heidi who started at the University of Georgia School of Veterinary Medicine. Jane C. McCaffrey of Dresden, N.Y., married Bill Crumlish in December 1998, and completed a fellowship in developmental pediatrics in May 1999. David J. Steinbauer of Lindsay, Calif., is semi retired with his ent/cosmetic plastic surgery practice. He continues citrus farming and traveling. Jeffrey S. Stier of Larchmont, N.Y., is medical director and senior vice president for medical affairs for Sound Shore Hospital Medical Center of Westchester New Rochelle. Beresford M. Swan of Hamilton, Bermuda, has retired.

1967: Elizabeth A. Abel of Los Altos, Calif., reports that son Barton Lane is enjoying clinical rotations in his third year at the University of Maryland. Allan S. Pristoop of Owings Mills, Md., reports that his son received a research grant to work on a physiology/genetics project at Brown University. Allan M. Wexler of Hagerstown, Md., is retired and enjoys golfing, fishing, softball, computers, and gardening with no schedule!

1968: Bert F. Morton of Ellicott City, Md., retired in June 1999.

1969: J. O. Ballard III of Hummelstown, Pa., is interim chair for the department of medical humanities at Penn State University. He is professor of medicine and pathology and the Jane W. and Lawrence F. Kience Chair for Humane Medicine. Barry H. Friedman of Baltimore received an MBA degree from the University of Baltimore in June. He also has a JD degree. Daughter Heather is practicing dentistry in Baltimore County after completing a residency at the University of North Carolina. And son Jarred recently completed medical school and has started his PGY1 in medicine in Philadelphia. Stanton C. Kessler of Sherburn, Mass., is chief of staff for the Commonwealth’s medical examiner’s office. He taught and participated as forensic pathologist at the 12th Brazilian Congress of Pathology in June. Arthur V. Milholland of Silver Spring, Md., is a board member of Physicians for Social Responsibility, promoting a nuclear-free world and a life-sustaining environment. Malcolm D. Paul of Newport Beach, Calif., is vice president of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

1970: Jerome D. Aronowitz of Boca Raton, Fla., has two daughters studying pre-med in College: Jessica, a junior at Wellesley; and Ashley, a freshman at the University of Florida. Gary A. Belaga joined a multi-speciality group in Martin County, Fla., where he practices neurology. Julian A. Gordon of Cleveland is chief of urology at the Southpointe Hospital of Cleveland Clinic Hospital System, and is assistant professor at Case Western Reserve University. W. D. Hakkarinen of Cockeysville, Md., is president-elect of the Maryland Academy of Family Physicians. Daughter Sirkka is a junior at Smith College, and son Michael is in education graduate school at Mt. St. Mary’s College and was recently married. Thomas F. Kline of Canton, Mass., decided to retire early and plans to pursue travel, marine biology and playing his piano. Herbert J. Schulten is a senior partner of an eight person orthopedic surgery group in Hickory, N.C. David Tapper of Mercer Island, Wash., is president-elect of the American Pediatric Surgical Association, president of the Seattle Surgical Society, and councilor for the Pacific Coast Surgical Association.

1971: Burton J. Glass of East Rockaway, N.Y., is secretary of the Nassau County Medical Society and also sits on its executive committee. Janee D. Steinberg of Tamarac, Fla., is medical director for the Advanced Cosmetic Laser Center which opened in August 1998.

1972: William L. Lipman of Newburyport, Mass., is chief of speciality services at Anna Jaques Hospital. Robert S. London of Baltimore is national chief medical officer and senior vice president of CNA Health Partners. Deborah Brandchaft Matro of Westfield, N.J., reports that her twin daughters are now in college: Becky at Cornell; and Jennifer at Duke. Son Daniel is a junior at Williams College and plans to spend a semester in France. John A. Niziol of Wayne, N.J., reports that daughter Megan is pursuing graduate studies at the London School of Economics, following graduation from Boston College. H. Hershey Sollod moved to a new home in Denver and enjoys being closer to work and the city. Barry M. Wolk of Olympia Fields, Ill., is associate professor and director of the women’s health service at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta.

1973: Bruce L. Beck of Prince Frederick, Md., celebrated his 20th anniversary of private practice and hopes he has a few more good years remaining. Murray Kalish of Baltimore reports that daughter Jennifer, is attending the MD/PhD program at Yale. Jeffrey S. Lobel is practicing pediatric hematology-oncology at the Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies of the Michigan State University School of Medicine.

1974: William L. Gonzalez of Annapolis, Md., reports that son Mark is attending the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Ronald Kaplan of Bonxville, N.Y., is professor of clinical anesthesiology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He was recently listed as one of the best physicians in the New York City area by New York Magazine. Edward N. Sherman of Reisterstown, Md., enters his 21st year of practicing internal medicine in Randallstown and Glen Burnie. Walden Jr., of Woodstock, Md., practices preventive medicine in the greater Baltimore city area.

Alumni contribute to the Merck Manual Centennial Edition Eight alumni from the University of Maryland School of Medicine were invited to serve as contributors to the centennial edition of the Merck Manual. Robert Berkow, ’53, editor of the publication since 1974 once again served in this capacity. Contributors included Theodore E. Woodward, ’38 (rickettsial diseases); Mathew H.M. Lee, ’56 (rehabilitation); Joseph W. Berkow, ’61 (ophthamologic disorders); Barry S. Gold, ’74 (bites and stings); Elise W. Van Der Jagt, ’74 (pediatric injuries); Lee Simon, ’76 (osteoporosis); and Russell K. Portenoy, ’80 (pain).

1975: Louis Fox is director of The Hernia Center in north Dallas. James H. Somerville of Edina Minn., practices nephrology and critical care. Son Peter is attending Yale. Kenneth V. Iserson of Tucson, Ariz., is author of Grave Words: Notifying Survivors about Sudden, Unexpected Deaths, published by Galen Press. Dr. Iserson is professor of surgery and director of the Arizona Bioethics Program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. He practices emergency medicine and is the medical director of southern Arizona’s search and rescue group. George A. Taler is director of long term care at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C., and is president of the American Academy of Home Care Physicians, a national organization with more than 600 members.

1976: Ira E. Hantman of Baltimore is director of the Women’s Incontinence Center at Mercy Medical Center. Robert D. Mathieson of Glen Arm, Md., is delighted to have Joseph Zangara, ’77, join his gastroenterology practice. Dr. Mathieson is chief of gastroenterology at Union Memorial Hospital. Richard F. Timmons and wife Bonnie of Largo, Fla., have two sons: Chris, 20, attending Georgia Tech; and Brian, 17, a senior in high school. Dr. Timmons works at The Diagnostic Clinic.

1977: Willarda V. Edwards of Baltimore completed an executive MBA program at Loyola College. She continues her internal medicine practice in Dundalk and was appointed to the HCFA’s special task force on medicare and medical devices. William G. Martin of Toledo, Ohio received the 1998 entrepreneur of the year award in northwest Ohio.

1978: G. Howard Bathon is working in Baltimore at Clinical Associates. He and wife Joan, ’78, recently celebrated their 23rd anniversary. Bruce E. Weneck is managing partner of Partners in Pediatrics, located in Hagerstown, Md.

1979: Karen C. Carroll of Salt Lake City is a fellow in the American Academy of Microbiology. Jan M. Hoffman of Wichita, Kans., has developed a diabetes education program and started an insulin pump center at the Wichita Clinic. Max D. Koenigsberg of Oak Park, Ill., reports that his triplets are now four years old! E. S. Machado reports that his oldest son Brent is attending the school of chemical engineering at the University of Maryland College Park, following in the footsteps of his father. Bruce R. McCurdy of Ellicott City, Md., reports that he is still owned by St. Agnes Healthcare! Peter E. Rork of Jackson, N.Y., had a wonderful time at the 20th Reunion in spring. He wishes the turnout would have been better. Robert A. Rovner has resumed practice in the San Francisco Bay area in a 12 person orthopedic surgery group and holds a part time academic teaching position at the University of California at Davis’s spinal surgery division in the orthopedic surgery department. This follows a 1997 move to south Georgia. He is happy to be back. Nelson N. Stone of Suffern, N.Y., is clinical professor of urology and radiation oncology at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine and vice president of medical affairs. Susan T. Strahan of Baltimore is a member of the Board of Physician Quality Assurance as the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s representative. Dr. Strahan is the only psychiatrist on the board and is serving a four year term. Erik B. Young of Potomac, Md., retired from practice in July 1999 and will continue to develop commercial real estate and serve as a consultant for medical facility construction.

1980: Michael R. Kessler of East Setauket, N.Y., says it’s tough driving around Long Island in a 1971 VW convertible with a license plate reading “Oriole Fan,” but someone has to do it! Anne D. Lane of Baltimore is having fun but is very busy with three children and a part time pediatric practice with Dave Otto, ’80. She hopes to see lots of classmates at the 20th reunion in spring. Karen J. Marcus and husband Michael of Brookline, Mass., adopted a daughter from China in December 1998. Margaret E. McCahill of San Diego is excited about the 20th reunion in spring. James P. McKenna of Beaver Falls, Pa., and wife Francie recently celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary. He coaches T-ball for daughters Katie, six, and Kristen, four, and continues to direct the FP residency in Beaver Falls.

1981: William S. Gruss of Boca Raton, Fla., announces the birth of Gina Marie on February 1. Mark C. Lakshmanan is moving to Japan with his company for the next 3–5 years. He will try to return for the 20th reunion in 2001. Samuel Smith of Lutherville, Md., is director of the department of ob/gyn at Harbor Hospital Center. Samuel A. Yousem and wife Penny of Pittsburgh celebrated the one year birthday of their twin girls Blanche and Emilie on July 12. Dr. Yousem is vice chairman and director of anatomic pathology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. His primary interest is pulmonary pathology and lung transplantation. He invites classmates to contact him when passing through western Pennsylvania.

1982: Guillermo W. Arnaud is assigned to the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Constance J. Johnson is in private practice at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tenn., after 12 years on the faculty at Johns Hopkins. She continues her work in the stroke research area. James W. Miller of Seaford, Del., and his musical group The Medics, released their latest CD entitled “Relapse.” The band is Delmarva’s longest established continually performing musical jazz group. Susan A. Stuart of Gallup, N.M., is chief of surgical services at Gallup Indian Medical Center.

1983: Peter G. Brassard of Block Island, R.I., recently enjoyed a trip to Havana, Cuba. Beverly A. Collins of Baltimore is president of the Baltimore City Medical Society and director of the provider program for COMSORT. Ronald H. Schuster of Owings Mills, Md., was accepted to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Eric W. Scott is in private practice in Gainesville, Fla., and is on the faculty at the University of Florida’s department of neurosurgery. Free time is spent with wife Jenny and three daughters: Elizabeth, eight; Victoria, seven; and Alexandra, two.

1984: John R. Downs is director of the internal medicine residency program for Wilford Hall Medical Center at Lakeland Air Force Base in San Antonio, the largest IM program in the Air Force. Heidi D. Gorsuch and husband Steven Lewis, MD, of Vero Beach, Fla., announced the birth of daughter Crandle on December 30, 1998. She joins big sister Makena. Martin L. Schwartz of Irondale, Ala., reports that he and family are doing well and are busy with many activities. Katherine D. Tobin of Timonium is in private practice with American Radiology Services. Husband Richard has retired from the Baltimore Police Department and is studying computer programming. They have two girls: Kaitrin, seven; and Bridget, five. Timothy C. Trageser is medical director of the cardiac catheterization lab at the Hamot Medical Center in Erie, Pa. Paul L. Tso has moved to Atlanta and joined a transplant team at Emory University as assistant professor of surgery. Lewis C. Wasserman of Orlando, Fla., is on extended leave, working as a full time dad for sons David and Daniel.

1986: Michele A. Klein-Trazkovich says a pancreas transplant performed at UMMS in 1998 has rid her of insulin dependent Diabetes Mellitus. She reports that her well being has improved substantially as a result of this medical miracle! Denise Murray, her husband and two children have moved to southern California and now enjoy the sun. Steven Resnick of Annapolis, Md., announces the birth of Eric Preston on May 3. Dr. Resnick is a pulmonary critical care and sleep specialist. Lisa A. Scheinin of Redondo Beach, Calif., is assistant professor of pathology on the volunteer faculty of the University of Southern California. Her roller coaster count is nearing 600, and she continues working toward her 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do.

1987: Adam Howard Fischler of Virginia Beach, Va., announces the birth of Daniel Benjamin on March 11, his second son. James Paul Nataro and wife Ina Stephens-Nataro, MD, of Owings Mills, Md., announce the birth of Isabella Rose on May 20. Joy Felicia Slade and husband Edward Faria of Atlanta announce the birth of Emanuel on May 3. Big brother Edwardo turned three on July 12. D.V. Woytowitz of Punta Gorda, Fla., announces the birth of James Francis, his third son, on December 18, 1998.

1988: Jose E. Dominguez of Baltimore is director of pediatric anesthesia at GBMC and is always thrilled to see fellow classmates in the operating room. Jason D. Eiband of San Francisco is assistant chief of emergency medicine and chair for the CVA Clinical Pathway Committee. Robert M. McLean of Woodbridge, Conn., reports the arrival of his second son. Dr. McLean practices internal medicine and rheumatology with a clinical academic appointment at Yale. Kennth K. Tam and wife Patricia of Northridge, Calif., announce the birth of Keaton Alexander on April 7, their first.

1989: Steven R. Daviss of Baltimore opened an office at GBMC. He is chair of the legislative affairs committee for the Maryland Psychiatric Society and serves as an online consultant for a medical website. Jean Marie Naples begins her second year in general surgery at York Hospital.

1990: Margaret A. Flowers of Sparks, Md., joined a private practice in Reisterstown. She has three children: Jackson, seven, Claire, four, and Braden, three. Michael Maguire of Ventura, Calif., who specializes in pediatric orthopedics, traveled to Uruapan, Mexico as a member of an outreach program whose team completed 250 procedures in four days. The procedures ranged in complexity from simple repairs of cleft lips to intricate surgeries on burn scars. Robert F. Musselman practices gastroenterology in Silver Spring, Md., and resides in Rockville. Julia D. Oakley of Keedysville, Md., is chief of pediatrics at Washington County Hospital and pediatric trauma liaison for the hospital. She also has her own group practice. Teresa Hoffman Rosen of Pasadena, Md., announces the birth of Camryn Faith on May 12, her second. Dennis J. Van Zant reports that living in Rocky Mount, North Carolina is wonderful!

1991: Renato G. Albaran lives in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., with wife Christine and daughter Paulina. Renato is a member of a growing surgery practice in Rochester. Michael Lynn Ault of Chicago is board certified in anesthesiology and critical care medicine. He practices both in the intensive care unit and operating room at Northwestern University Medical School. Elliot Evan Cazes of Tampa, Fla., left group practice and has started a solo ob/gyn practice “Gentle Care OB/GYN.” Jeffrey Scott Masin of North Canton, Ohio, and wife Lee Anne have two children: Matthew, four; and Christopher, two. They invite classmates to contact them when visiting the Akron-Canton area. Sam Mirarchi and wife Betsy of Baldwin, Md., announce the arrival of Alexander Antonio on March 3. He joins brother Mason. Dr. Mirarchi is a senior associate at the Johns Hopkins Medical Services Corporation. Roberto N. Puglisi of Davie, Fla., is joining a practice in Ft. Lauderdale, after completing training in pediatric surgery. He and his wife recently celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary and have two children: Lisa Marie, seven; and Andrew, one.

1992: Jacques R. Conaway is with Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates of Baltimore. Joseph Hsu has joined the pediatric practice of Sandra Takai, ’80. He and wife Suzanne live with their daughter in Germantown, Md. Jonathan Krome of Rome, Ga., announces the birth of daughter Rachel on January 3. Joyce Owens and Catherine Brophy, ’92, have formed Dunkirk Family Practice in Calvert County, Md. Giridhar Venkatraman of Atlanta recently joined the faculty in the otolaryngology department at Emory University. Pamela Wright joined Horizon Surgical Group in Rockville, Md., and practices general and laparoscopic surgery at Montgomery Hospital. Her daughter Nicole Michelle is one year old.

1993: Ronald S. Bank is in private practice with Fairfax Anesthesia Associates in Falls Church, Va. Paulette Brown has joined Shady Grove Fertility Centers in the Washington, D.C., area as a reproductive endocrinologist after completing a reproductive endocrinology fellowship at Rush St. Lukes Presbyterian Medical Center in Chicago. Michael Cushner reports the birth of Caroline Elizabeth on May 15, his third. He is completing a sports medicine fellowship at South Lake Tahoe, Calif., and will join Commonwealth Orthopedics in Leesburg, Va. John Hung of Fulton, Md., works in the emergency department at Greater Baltimore Medical Center and is engaged to be married. Karen E. Konkel of Westminster, Md., practices family medicine and is learning HIV medicine at Chase Brexton Health Services. She continues teaching part-time at the York Hospital Family Practice Residency. David B. Sigman joined Chesapeake Urology Associates in Baltimore. His third child, Halle Jordan, was born June 29. Douglas A. Smith of Toledo, Ohio is board certified in forensic psychiatry and is acting medical director at NBHS-Toledo.

1994: Denise D. Parker of Baltimore is an attending anesthesiologist at UMMS specializing in pediatric anesthesia. George A. Porter Jr., of Hamden, Conn., is in his second year of a pediatric cardiology fellowship at Yale. Karla Vana says she thoroughly enjoyed the five year reunion in spring. She is doing locums in pediatrics and spent the summer working on a Navajo reservation in northeast Arizona.

1995: Steven Blash married Michele Hertzler in May 1999. They live near Asheville, N.C., where Steve is a family physician in a health center serving migrant farm workers and underserved patients. Sandra Howard Bonat of Bethesda, Md., is serving a fellowship in pediatric endocrinology at NIH after completing a pediatric residency. Jeanne Hebb DeFeo of Millersville, Md., is a pediatric hospitalist at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. She announces the birth of daughter Kathryn in May, her third. Christopher Hawkins of New York City is chief resident in orthopaedic surgery at the Hospital for Joint Diseases and plans to serve a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Utah next year. Meredith Josephs is a family physician at La Clinica del Pueblo and Mary’s Center for Maternal & Child Care in Washington, D.C. She is an instructor at George Washington University, teaching medical students and residents. Jana Kaplan is expecting her second child in late 1999. Her first, Eli Jared, was born in April 1998. Dr. Kaplan is in private practice in Bel Air, Md. Mitesh Kothari has opened an ob/gyn office in Hagerstown, Md., her hometown. Charles Lancelotta of Baltimore married Karin Theresa Urgan on October 9. Katherine Layton of Ann Arbor, Mich., is chief resident in the department of pediatrics at the University of Michigan. Gwendolyn R. Lee of Baltimore is traveling across the country doing locum tenens work since completing her internal medicine residency. She reports that the experience has been very enlightening both professionally and personally. John P. Moriarty is assistant professor of medicine at Yale New Haven Hospital and Yale Medical School as a clinical educator. Reza Nabavian of San Diego is married and has one son. He is serving a plastic surgery fellowship at the University of Southern California after completing training in general surgery. Olayemi O. Osiyemi of Pembroke Pines, Fla., and wife Valerie announce the birth of Naiya Remi in February. Hamang Patel is pursuing a cardiology fellowship at the University of South Florida. David and Deanna Vroman of Key Biscayne, Fla., announce the birth of daughter Jenna on May 17. Michael Warner is serving a micrographic surgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

1996: Lara Queen Barringer of Owings Mills, Md., and husband Trevor announce the birth of Trevor Shawn II on December 27,

1998. Christian Bounds and wife Marybeth have purchased a house in Catonsville, Md. He is serving a fellowship in cardiology at the University of Maryland after completing a residency in internal medicine. Paul Boyle has joined a multi-specialty group in Tampa, Fla., practicing family medicine. Maureen G. Burdett extends greetings to classmates. She is currently enjoying a general surgical residency at UMMS. Eric Carr has joined a private practice in Baltimore, following completion of an internal medicine residency at the Johns Hopkins University/Sinai Hospital Program. Joy Collins is serving a two year fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh and plans to finish the remaining clinical years of residency in the department of surgery. Eric Crawford and Pam Amelung, ’87, have three children: Jordan, five; Taylor, three; and Kendal, one. Dr. Crawford is a pediatrician in private practice in Catonsville and Ellicott City, Md. Dr. Amelung is on the faculty at the University of Maryland as assistant professor of medicine with appointments in the division of pulmonary and critical care, the center for the genetics of asthma and complex diseases, and the graduate school of medicine. Robert Dausch of Richmond, Va., has recently joined a private practice in internal medicine, and in July was married to Susan McDaniel, MD, an ob/gyn resident at MCV Hospital. Allison Hensley of Loma Linda, Calif., is chief resident and assistant program director of pediatrics at Loma Linda University Medical Center, following completion of her pediatric residency program. She plans to marry in November. Kathleen Kadow is serving a fellowship in community oriented primary care at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., after completing a pediatrics residency in New York. Chimene Liburd of Odenton, Md., is chief resident at Sinai Hospital’s internal medicine program for 1999-2000. Monica Sarang joined Medical Group of Beverly Hills, an internal medicine practice affiliated with Cedars Sinai. Stephanie D. Silverman will begin a one year fellowship in obstetrics in Rochester, N.Y., after completing a family practice residency in Lancaster, Pa. Brenda Stokes is serving an obstetrics fellowship in Harrisburg, Pa., and plans to join the faculty of the University of Virginia’s family practice residency program in Lynchburg in 2000.

1997: Troy Brijbasi and wife Lauren Gordon of Belcamp, Md., announce the arrival of Helena Sundara on June 4. David Cosenza and Ann Urban were wed in May 1999 in St. Michael’s, Md. Daniel C. Farber is in year three of an orthopaedic residency. Mary Hornbeck was married on July 24 and lives in Charlotte, N.C. Kim Johnston of Baltimore announces two additions to the family on June 9: Alison Nicole and Daniel Scott. All are healthy and happy. Sean Koskinen is enjoying life in Hawaii with wife Kristin and son Will, while serving a radiology residency at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu. Andrew Morton of Pasadena, Md., was married to Cathleen Brown on March 20 and David Cosenza was the best man. Brian Newcomb of Winston Salem, N.C., announces the birth of Maryann Roselle on February 22. Mom and baby are doing great. Jane Wang of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and husband Tom Garvey announce the arrival of son David on June 4, 1999.

1998: Emily Cootauco and Drew White of Baltimore are engaged to be married in July 2000. Alpa G. Dharia is enjoying her pediatric residency at Baylor and is relieved that her internship is over. She extends greetings to classmates. Ryokei K. Imai of Lakewood, Calif., says he is grateful to enter his second year of residency, after spending every fourth night of his first year on call. He reports that they treat malaria in Long Beach. Daniel J. Podberesky of San Antonio, Tex., married Lesley Beth Krellen on May 30. She is a 1999 alumna of the University of Maryland School of Physical Therapy. Adebowale Prest of Norfolk, Va., was elected 1999–2000 resident member to the Virginia Academy of Family Practice Board of Directors. Stasia S. Reynolds is PGY2 in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins Bayview, and is planning for a fellowship in geriatrics.

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