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2009-10 Medical Alumni Board Martin I. Passen, ’90 President Otha Myles, ’98 President-Elect Nelson H. Goldberg, ’73 Vice President Tamara Burgunder, ’00 Treasurer Victoria Smoot, '80 Secretary Protagoras Cutchis, ’83 Donna S. Hanes, ’92 Joseph M. Herman, ’00 Charlotte M. Jones-Burton, ’99 Joseph P. Martinez, ’98 Michael K. McEvoy, ’83 Jerome Ross, ’60 Elizabeth Tso, ’79 Katherine N. Wex, ’00 Directors |
Message from the MAA President |
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| 135th President Medical Alumni Association |
When I was introduced as the 135th Medical Alumni Association president on May 1, it was revealed that my father, Selvin, ’60, and I were the fourth father-son combination to serve as president of this fine organization since its inception in 1875 (my father was president in 1998). We share this distinction with Albert Goldstein, class of 1912, and son Robert B., class of 1954; Alfred T. Gundry, class of 1894, and son Lewis P., class of 1928; and Richard S. Steuart, class of 1822, and son James, class of 1850.
This fact speaks volumes about our medical school. It suggests that for more than 200 years graduates have been so pleased with their education here that they have consistently encouraged their offspring to follow in their footsteps. I would also submit that this deep appreciation carries over to service to the medical school through the alumni association.
In the grand scheme of things, having had other family members attend Maryland prior to our matriculation is not terribly significant. What is important, however, is to recognize that as graduates we can be the school’s biggest good-will ambassadors. Maryland benefits from our efforts encouraging prospective medical students to apply here; from our patient referrals; and certainly from our financial support. And as the stature of our medical school continues to rise, we bask in the glory—certainly we’ve all heard the expression “a rising tide lifts all boats.”
Please join us in our work for this great medical school. If you wish to become involved in association-sponsored activities, simply contact Larry Pitrof in the alumni office. We’d be delighted to add you to one of our seven standing committees or to help plan your next reunion. There is always room for one more!
Martin I. Passen received his undergraduate degree from Tufts University in 1986. Upon graduation from medical school he remained at Maryland for training in internal medicine and was named chief resident in 1993. He served as clinical assistant professor of internal medicine here from 1994 to 2004. His practice—Crossroads Medical Group—is located in Owings Mills. Passen enjoys skiing, golf, piano, and sailing. He and wife Amy have two children.
Our Medical Alumni Association |
Mission: The Medical Alumni Association of the University of Maryland, Inc., in continuous operation since 1875, is an independent charitable organization dedicated to supporting the University of Maryland School of Medicine and Davidge Hall. Structure: The board consists of five officers and nine board members. Each year more than 100 alumni participate on its seven standing committees and 13 reunion committees. Membership: Annual dues are $85. Dues are waived for emeritus members (graduated more than 50 years or have reached 70 years of age) and newly graduated alumni, and reduced to $25 for alumni in training. Revenues support salaries for two full-time and five part-time employees, as well as general office expenses to maintain the alumni data base; produce the quarterly Medicine Bulletin magazine; stage social events for alumni and students (including the annual Reunion); administer the revolving student loan funds; and oversee conservation work on Davidge Hall and maintain its museum. Annual Fund: The association administers the annual fund on behalf of the medical school. Gift revenues support student loans and scholarships, lectureships, professorships, capital projects—including Davidge Hall conservation—plus direct support to the various departments and unrestricted support to the dean. |