Occopodian 1996

OCCOPODIAN





Ohio <9ollege of Podiatric
Medicine

10515 Carnegie Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106

Editor: Lisa Maria Griffith

RENOVATIONS.AT OCPM

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TO THE MEMBERS OF THE

OCPM GRADUATION CLASS

OF 1996

I am pleased to write this letter of congratulations to the graduating class of 1996. You are the prod-
uct of the best educational program in our history and have been the recipient of some of the newer
educational technologies available today.
You have been trained to be lifelong learners and have been given the tools necessary to compete in
today's changing medical world. You are the future of Podiatric Medicine that will guide our profes-
sion through the beginnings of the next millennia. You will be a part of a technological breakthrough
in information that will be unprecedented in contemporary history. Your future is exciting and in-
deed challenging.
I am confident that you will ensure that the foot health care of our citizens will be at the highest level
available.
On behalf of the Administration, Faculty and Staff we congratulate you all and we are proud of your
accomplishments.
Thomas V. Melillo, DPM

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ADMINISTRATION

David Nicolanti Ph.D. Vincent Hetherington, D.P.M.
Executive Vice-President Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs

Lisa Fakhoury Darlene Conrad Sylvia Kerr
Secretary to the Vice President and Secretary to the President Administrative Assistant

Dean of Academic Affairs 5

Karen Ondrick, Ph.D., J.D. Michael Turlick, D.P.M.
Associate Dean for Pre-clinical Sciences Director of Clinical Affairs

STUDENT AFFAIRS
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John Andrews Shefley Muchnicki Sonya Grant
Dean's Assistant
Dean of Student Affairs and Admis- Director of Student Services and

sions Activities

John Schriner Ann Marie Latiak
Director of Student Recruitment and Associate Director of Assistant of Recruitment and Admissions
Admissions

BASIC SCIENCES

Michael Landers, D.D.S. -Joann Eble, M.S. Rama Iyer, Ph.D.
Gross Anatomy/Neurobiology . Biochemistry
Histology

Karen Ondrick, Ph.D., J.D. Kathy Siesel, D.P.M. E. Ron Wright, Ph.D
Physi logy Lower Extremity Anatomy Microbiology

Mary Mooney, M.D. Geza Terezhalmy, D.D.S. Ellen Pitrone
Pathology Pharmacology Department Secretary

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FINANCIAL AID

Janet Murray Andrea Walker Gail M. Wilson Regina LeSure
'Director of Financial Aid Financial Aid Assistant Registrar Clerical Assistant

GRADUATE PLACEMENT

Gayle Zitnik
Director of Graduate Placement

Louise Callahan
Mailroom

Sandy Abrahamson Frank Enyedi
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BIOMEDCOM

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John Dannley Joan Lannoch
Director of Biomedical Communica- Graphic Artist
tio ns
Matt Bosso
LIBRARY Photographer

Judy Cowell Marnita
Director of Library/Media
Donna Perzeski Della Brown
ADDITIONAL STAFF Assistant Librarian Assistant Librarian

Lois Epstein Cynthia B. Sloan Kathy Furlan
Writer Marketing & Physical Plant Secretary MED FUNDS Secretary

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BUSINESS

Doris Anderson Jeffrey Dauer Giovanna Maddama Toni McCann
Accounts Payable Student Loan Coordinator Accounts Receiving Secretary of Human

Resources

Peggy Patterson ~"""""~ . Julie Petek
Payroll Testing Coordinator
Joseph Patterson
Special Services Manager of Info. Resources

1 Bennie Owens
Maintenance, Shipping and Receiving
Bernard Shupp
Property Manager Willie Woodson
Maintenance
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HYAC Technician HYAC Technician

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Ohio College of Pediatric Medicine
1995-1996

Board of Trustees

Chairman Richard A. Ransom, DPM John Baker, ESQ.
Vice Chairman Douglas V. Epp J.F. Bradley, Jr.
Vice Chairman Henry B. Green, DPM Abraham Brickner, PhD
Secretary Robert Rosewater, ESQ. Donald R. Farley, DPM
Treasurer Donna Bloom-Schwartz Santiago Feliciano, ESQ.
Edward J. Fiffick, DPM
ArthurT.Fusco
Steven F. Lakamp, DPM
Laurence Mazzeno, Ill, PhD
Arthur J. Noetzel, PhD
Betty Pinkney, ESQ.
Herbert Rothfeld, DPM
Raymond Suppan, Sr., DPM
Mark A. Tozzi, DPM

Honorary Trustees

Gordon E. Hann
Walter T. Kilrain
Sen. Oliver Ocasek
Warner E. Scovill

Stephanie Sentle Alumni Association
Director of Alumni Association OCPM

Board of Directors

President Dr. Donald R. Farley
President Elect. Dr. Heather P. Grant
Vice President & Treasurer Dr. James P. Hall
Asst. Teacher Dr. Cathie Chiodo
Recording Secretary Dr. Joseph D. Pasquino
Executive Director Stephanie A. Sentle

Dr. Robert E. Gosselin
Dr. Nelson K. Pont
Dr. Stuart B. Schwartz
Dr. Christopher J. Tighe
Dr. David J. Chojnacki
Dr. Nancy S. Rung
Dr. William Tenney

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SURGERY

Donald Kushner, DPM
Dept. Chairperson

John Cann, DPM

Lawrence Lazar, DPM

Bonnie Johng Nicklas, DPM

Howard Kimmel, DPM

Juan Goez, DPM

Daniel° Coleman Liz Amerson Linda Anderson
P.A. Nurse Dept. Secretary Book-keeper

O.R. Instructor Kelley Sage
Receptionist
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GENERAL MEDICINE

Edweana Robinson, MD Robert Haynie, MD I
Deot. Chaimer~on
James Canterbury, DPM

Brian Caldwell, DPM Lawrence Osher, DPM •Ed Piasecki, RTR
Radiology
Radiology Coordinator

PODIATRIC MEDICINE

Laura Patitucci
Dept. Secretary

Steven Friedman, DPM Arthur Quade, DPM
Dept. Chairperson
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1 Jeffery Robbins, DPM Melvin Bucklan, DPM

Allen Spencer, DPM

Myron Bodman, DPM Gary Ritz, DPM Lena Calise, DPM
Dermatology

ORTHOPEDICS

Kathy Siesel, DPM

Lower Extremity Anatomy

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James Lichniak, DPM 1 Scott Spencer, DPM
Dept. Chairperson Biomechanics
Sports Medicine Lawrence Lembach, DPM
Podopediatrics
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CLINICAL SERVICES

Pat Walsh
Patient Accounts

Stephanie Starks
Medical Records Coordinator

Christine Kulick
Clinic Receptionist

We would like to welcome the
newest faculty member to the
Surgery Dept. Chris Herbert,

DPM

CARNEGIE SURGERY
CENTER

• Cleveland Foot
& Ankle Clinic ,

Kidney Stone Center 1

Ohio College of I
~odiatric Medicine

~atient & Visitor

+~arking

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Enjoying a nice day. Cracking up in Ortho.

Never a boring moment "Hey, this is pretty neat." Dr. Quade enjoys quiet time in the
with Spencer. Library.
This is his everyday look.

HA!

Well, here they are. Two peas in a pod.

Dr. Turlik is looking for his An intense conversation.
"partner in crime."

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CAMERA SHY SENIORS .,.,_

Michelle Brigitte Alex David Gerard Gardner Mark Andrew Lambert h•··
Akron, OH Cleveland, OH Pensacola, FL
Domenico Salv$toi e
University of Akron Cleveland State University University of West Florida Signorelli -►

Christian Paul Carbonell Syed Mohammed Ghani Todd Bradley Mann Pittsburgh, PA.,__
Youngstown, OH St. Clair Shores, Ml Dayton. OH University of Pittsb..u[,Q
Osmania University
The Ohio State University Indiana University Mark Allen Stieby
Bryan Douglas Giesy ~ndependence! KY
Guy B. Del Prince Cortland, OH Theresa Marie Miller Thomas More College
Ashtabula, OH East Dubuque, IL
Kent State University Matthew Ray Tolley
University of Nevada at University of Dubuque Cortland, OH .
Reno Steven David Gross
University Heights, OH Brian Jay Novack Youngstown State
Brian Michael Elias The Ohio State University Beachwood, OH University
Barnesboro, PA 'Indiana University
Anthony Edward lnnocenzi Richard Joseph Traczyk, Ii
Indiana University of Boardman, OH Barbara Ann Porchia Okl'ahoma City, OK
Pennsylvania Camden, AK University of Central
Youngstown State Oklahoma
Timothy Lee Fauler University University of Arkansas at
Hoosick Falls, NY Little Rock
State University of NY at

Plattsburgh







JUNIORS - CLASS OF 1997

It has become tradition for tht1
school to have a ceremony of
"Rights of Passage." This cere,
mony is to celebrate the advance,
ment from second year to third
year, where the Junior class wiU
enter through the doors of thCI
clinic and interact with patients
on a professional level.

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Valerie and Jeff are happy to be in the clinic.

"Who smells?"

Mai got a rabbit for her birthday.

One thing that is always enjoyed - FOOD.

What is so exciting, Gary? "Where did everyone go?"
~atty, are you helping or hid-
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mg1

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Such a serious game. "We forgot how to play."

"This conversation is going nowhere."

"I deem you my knight."

•"He's irresistible."

How sweet. "Now we can be somebody."

"He figured it out; I'm mighty
mouse."

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"I'm getting some food." "Maybe she'll stop talking in a min- "We came for the appearance that's

ute." 1 all."

e' "Can you see me?"

"Just buy a Club One Thousand book already!"

"Cheese."

"No, we're not the three stooges." "Clinic work makes for a long day."

"Now what?"

"I'm so full of it!" ' "Hey, we're over here m the
corner."
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"Turn up the heat." "He is not with us."

"He is trying to say he wrote it." "MMMMMmmmm good." "We're playing musical chairs."

"Do you like my hair?"

"Can this be over already."

"Happy to be here." "Do you see that pink ele- "I've got to finish this."
phant?"
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CLASS OF 1998

They look sweet ... ... but at night they become animals! Coochy, Coochy, Coo!

"Tae, that Dr. Pepper ain't workin' for ya, "Are you listening to me?"
bud."

Chris Jones or Pat Riley?

Can you say, LAZY?! Giving a hand for the clothing drive

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Billy is attended to after he sprained his ankle at the class picnic.

Dennis gets a lift after he broke his fibula
at the OPMSA picnic.

Shannon and Dora take a break after a long day.

These three look a little confused. Keeping up with all the second year classes is Jeremy sets up the volleyball
t ugh!

These four guys look like trouble. Carmelita takes a second for a picture, while Carolytl
keeps on typing.
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"Don't worry this won't hurt a bit." John and Annie find time to study "What are you girls looking for m

between classes. there?"

Study buddies - Jamie and Andy!

"Why are these two so smiley?"

The class picnic was a blast for Brian and his family. What a class!

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In case you were wondering, that's Wendy Morrison with "Dave, are y~u wearing your chick shirt?"
Jeff.

"Things could be worse, Sean." Great friends - Jody and Holly

"Kristine, where's your other hand?"

The walk from class ... ... and across Carnegie is a daily rou-
tine.

"We're bigger; I think we can take them." "Next time, let's get some fun in the box!"

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CLASS OF 1999

" Ya know, it just doesn't get any better than this!" "I'll have what she is having!"

Chez, Doctor's Inn "Shouldn't you girls be in class?"

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And they get paid for that!

"Mike, this is the wrong school for that."

/tJ!)oi..> WA

There is nothing humerus about gross anatomy!

I believe this is illegal in most states. These 3 just can't get enough formaldehyde.

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These guys are having a pow wow after an Indians He's happy to be a Ist year. J.
victory.
Jean looks anxious before class

begins.

Good friends - Good times.

Doug, Mike, and Donald enjoy fresh Anyway to relieve stress is

Cleveland air between classes. a good way.

Lloyd instructs these guys about the glycolytic pathway.

Such a'pleasant group. Chassity makes sure she is keeping up with her studies.

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