Occopodian 1916-1991

OHIO COLLEGE OF
PODI.AIRIC MEDICINE

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African National Congress leader Nelson Mandela visited 14 nations in Europe, North America and Africa
achieving his goals: urging foreign governments to maintain sanctions against South Africa, raising funds
for the ANC and explaining the goals of his movement. Mandela was freed by the South Africa government
in February after 27 years in prison.

West Germany dethroned Argentina and won the
World Cup on July 8, 1990.

Violeta Barrios de Chamorro, publisher of Nicar- Madonna kicked off her 1990 world tour "Blonde The Cincinnati Reds, given no chance to beat the
agua's opposition newspaper, led a 14-part coali- Ambition". Oakland Athletics, needed only four quick games
tion to victory over Sandinista rule despite political to win the World Series in one of the biggest upsets
inexperience. in baseball history.

Jose Duarte As of mid-October, more than 200,000 U.S. troops had been deployed to Saudi Arabia. They prepared to defend the
desert kingdom from a possible Iraqi attack.

Malcolm Forbes David H. Souter, a mild-mannered, well-read and previously little-known judge World leaders welcomed a
from New Hampshire, became history's 150th Supreme Court justice in October united Germany into the
international community on
after pledging to "do equal right to the poor and to the rich." October 3. The unification
came 11 months after the

Ryan White James "Buster" Douglas wore a world heavyweight Many people feel that Roseanne Barr was a
championship belt after his stunning knockout of Mike Tyson disgrace for her shrill rendition of the national
4 anthem at a National League baseball double
in Tokyo earlier this year. header and a crude on-field gesture afterward.

WORLD EVENTS

..... -- Sammy Davis Jr.

Excited Romanians voted May 20, 1990 in their first free elections in 53 years. Interim President Ion Iliescu won
in a landslide victory, but the two opposition candidates alleged numerous instances of election fraud.

Berlin Wall fell in a The southern U.S. spent much of the Spring wringing itself out after Greta Garbo
peaceful revolt that cast weeks of flooding turned entire towns into muddy lakes where
aside Communist East
buildings poked up like knotty tree stumps, and the toll of shattered
German overloads. lives was tremendous.

The U.S. Army's heaviest ground firepower reached Saudi Jim Henson
soil in August for deployment behind Arab forces manning
The U.S. Senate rejected a
the front line in the standoff with Iraq. constitutional amendment against flag

burning on June 26.

ALUMNI BOARD
ALUMNI PATRONS

John R. Broadfoot, DPM Myles J. Schneider, DPM
David Gunsberg, DPM Richard M. Hofacker, DPM
Mark Hobaica, DPM Mario G. Silvestri, DPM
Michael J. DeCarlo, DPM Howard S. Mitchell, DPM
Morton M. Polokoff, DPM Mildred K. Dixon, DPM
Joan M. McGough, DPM Thomas L. Tauscheck, DPM
T.R. Beegle, DPM Harvey Saperstein, DPM
Allan Alexander, DPM Ted Rossen, DPM
Pratap Gohil, DPM Oliver S. Foster, DPM
Wence Markley, DPM Mark Saffer, DPM
Paul Gerber, DPM Frederic C. Spector, DPM
Nancy Lu Conrad, DPM Jerry L. Titko, DPM

PARENT PATRONS

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew M. Graytock, Sr.
Mr. & Mrs. James E. Laughner, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Howard Sylvester
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Emmert

Judith J. Rutan
Parents of Gary J. Most, DPM

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Administration

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ADMINISTRATION Thomas V. Melillo, DPM

May 31, 1991 Dear Class of 1991: President
On behalf of the faculty, staff, the Board of Trustees and

the administration, I would like to wish you Godspeed. All of
you represent the culmination of the best educational process
that can be offered today. Most of you are about to spend at
least one post-graduate year improving your skill prior to en-
gaging in private practice. As such, you represent the first class
in the history of the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine to
elect to have the added experience and training.

In the College's seventy-five year existence, there have been
many changes in the country and the profession. The need for
quality podiatric care is increasing while the number of trained
professionals available to render that care is holding steady.
Your future looks bright and rewarding.

As you progress in your professional goals, always remember
to hold true to yourselves and your education. You represent
the generation of podiatrists that will be practicing well into
the 21st Century. Take this responsibility seriously, and always
continue to learn and to improve.

Remember, too, that you are well trained to meet the chal-
lenges that will face you in rendering care to people. We at
the College congratulate you and wish you well in your chosen
career.

Thomas V. Melillo, DPM
President

William Todd, DPM David R. Nicolanti, PhD

Vice President Executive Vice President

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ADMINISTRATION

Vincent Hetherington, DPM

Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

Karen Ondrick, PhD Michael Turlik, DPM

Associate Dean of PreClinical Education Associate Dean of Clinical Education and Services

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ADMINISTRATION

Ellen Pitrone Sylvia Kerr

Secretary to the President Administrative Assistant to the Executive Vice President

Vanessa Tucker Dolleen Foster

Secretary to the Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs Secretary to the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

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STUDENT AFFAIRS

Garlene Penn

Dean of Student Affairs

Luria Marchese John Schriner

Assistant to the Dean Director of Recruitment

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FINANCIAL AID

Janet Murray Financial Aid

Director of Financial Aid

Dear Ms. Murray, Jasmine-Financial Consultant
These past four years have indebted me to Barbara Clorey

you in more than one way. Ha Ha. Not only
have you helped me to survive all degrees of

financial crisis, but you also told me NO when

you knew it was best.
I remember always asking the same ques-

tions every time that I filled out one of the
never ending "Gimme Money" forms.

1. Is my 1040 really necessary?
2. What do you mean I borrowed too much
already?
3. Can't we increase the budget just a little
more?
4. My parents don't make that much mon-
ey, and they don't give me any of what they
do make. I am INDEPENDENT ...

As I travel down the road of Podiatric prac-
tice, and have to make financial decisions, I
will look back on all of the good advice that
you provided and will be grateful for all that
you have done.

Financially yours,
a 1991 Graduate

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GRADUATE PLACEMENT

Gayle A. Zitnik Norene Turner

Director of Graduate Placement Director of Clinical Development

Secretary of Graduate Placement and Clinical Development Class of 1991,
Wishing you Peace, Love, & Happiness throughout your next
year and always.

Stay in touch,
Gayle

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LEARNING RESOURCES

Judy Cowell Donna Perzeski

Direct-or of Library/Media Library

Ruth Smith Peter Drury

Library Media Center

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John Dannley BIOMEDCOM

Director of Biomedcom ,

Joan Lannoch Bruce Cowell

Medical Illustrator Medical Photographer

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EDUCATION

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Nora Prendergast Karen Stone

Director of Continuing Education Secretary for Continuing Education

Julie M. Petek Lori Campbell

Academic Evaluation Registrar

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Basic Sciences

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Confidence. • •

Confidence in an institution -must be the result of a test of ti-me. New
and untried -may be spectacular. Only ti-me discloses its inherent
qiealities - that substantial background which deserves confidence.

Over a Period of years the Ohio College of Chiropody has won the con-
fidence of the chiropody profession. It provides excellent educational
facilities. For instance, when the chiropodist specifies Ohio College to an
interested young -man he can have confidence that the instruction -meets
the requirements of the Coimcil on Education of the N ationa/, Association
of Chiropodists - that it is not inflated, but a thorough course through-
out all the years, standardized according to o/Jicial requirements. To
whosoever -may be interested the Registrar will gladly send a catalog.

OHIO COLLEGE OF CHIROPODY

M. S. Harmolin, D.S.C., Dean

2057 CORNELL ROAD CLEVELAND, OHIO

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THE HISTORY OF OCPM

The profession of podiatric medicine - taken from the Greek roots literally means
healer of the foot - acquired its standing as an autonomous health discipline when
the first college devoted to that specialty was founded in New York in 1911-1912.
In 1916, after the Ohio legislature passed the Platt-Ellis bill, which provided for the
regulation of medical specialties, six men of vision realized a dream and what is now
the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine became a reality. For it was that measure
which provided the impetus for six visionaries to found the Ohio College of Chiropody.
The College was first located in the Republic Building at 647 Euclid Avenue. Lester
Siemon, M.D. was the first president and Aretas Biddinger, M.D. was dean.
The first curriculum was a one year course of study at night and the college graduated
its first class of students in 1917.
A series of moves by the growing institution culminated in 1931, when it moved to
its own building in University Circle at 2057 Cornell Road. This significant devel-
opment afforded the College four large amphitheaters, classrooms, laboratories, s:ur-
gical facilities, clinics and a library. But with the continuing growth of the curriculum
and the student body, and the increased use of the clinics by an expanding patient
base, the College ultimately found itself in cramped quarters and no place to expand
at its Cornell Road location.
Looking ahead to the future·needs of the College, the profession and the community,
the College acquired and renovated the Carnegie Medical Building Complex at East
105th Street and Carnegie. That move was made in 1976. The move to new facilities
allowed for further expansion of educational programs and increased opportunities
for research and community service. The growth and development of the College
paralleled, and in many cases spearheaded, advancements in the field of pediatric
medicine.
Today, the College continues to be recognized as a leading institution of podiatric
medical education. It offers an accredited, professional four-year medical education
program leading to the degree of Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.). A balance
of didactic and clinical instruction is provided throughout the four years of study.
The curriculum emphasizes lectures and laboratory courses in the basic and applied
medical sciences as well as two years of concentrated clinical study at the College's
main clinic.
Throughout its long and illustrious history, the Ohio College and its Alumni have
contributed to the progress of podiatric medicine. The College has educated and
trained more than 4000 podiatric physicia.ns - a considerable percentage of the
nation's existing foot health practitioners. The College's Alumni have not only served
in political leadership roles, they have been responsible for major innovations in
surgical, medical and biomechanical procedures, advancing pediatric medicine in
many states across the nation. Much has changed at the College since its humble
beginnings - the curriculum has grown to four years, the course of study parallels
and in some areas is more demanding than medicine, and post-graduate education __
has become a necessity. But one thing has remained consistent; our commitment to
excellence in both clinical education and patient care.
Our record of service to the Cleveland community, regardless of ability to pay, has
been long and laudatory. The College has consistently committed resources to deliv-
ering podiatric care. As a well established teaching method, these resources have
historically been invested in attracting the highest quality educators available. Today,
even with the many changes and challenges pediatric medicine and podiatric medical
education face, we have not deviated from that commitment to educational excellence
and quality care to our patient population.

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FOOT COMFORT

If you walk with ankylosis And you're just plain mad and ugly
And helomas on your toes, With the thought, "it's going to rain."
If your feet are swollen badly Life is just an awful burden
From the veins and varicose, As through this world you roam
If each step is just edema With your feet just hitting pavements
Of a metatarsal joint, And those rough old cobblestones.
And the scales of dear old tinea But if from this, a life of anguish
Are coming to a point, You'd gladly change to bliss,
If the dorsal and the plantar Take a tip from one who's been there
Of the feet cry out in pain "See a Chiropodist."

Dr. Nancy Lu Conrad and Dr. Carolyn Knowles, 1957
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THE KNOWLES FAMILY

The history of the Knowles family in the podiatry profession in
Cleveland spans 78 years. Starting with Dr. Cordelia Baldwin
Knowles in 1905. Dr. Cordelia received her training in 1906
from Dr. Charles 0. Kahler, from the Surgical Chiropody in
New York City. Dr. Cordelia was one of the local foot specialists
to help start the Ohio College, which at the time was located
over the Old Star Theater at 709 Euclid Avenue.
To help establish the newly formed school, Dr. Cordelia and
approximately 15 practicing chiropodists in Cleveland enrolled
to become the first class. They graduated in September of 1916.
Dr. Cordelia's ninth son, Dr. Herbert M. Knowles was a member
of t~e 1917 graduating class in which five others had enrolled.
Dr. Herbert taught at the school beginning in 1927 and then
returned in the early 50's to serve as an advisor to the students.
He had practiced for 60 years, the latter years being on a part-
time basis with his daughter Dr. Carolyn Knowles, class of 1957.
Dr. Herbert Knowles brother Dr. Ralph graduated in 1925, Dr.
Herbert's first wife Dr. Oline graduated in 1931, and his daugh-
ter graduated in 1957. Dr. Herbert Knowles also has a degree
in Theology and lives right here in Cleveland today.
Our thanks to the Knowles family for contributing to the OCPM
memorabilia collection in the student lounge on the sixth floor
of the College.

Sincerely, Virginia Clark, Alumni Association 1991

Dr. Nita Webb, Dr. Alex Hirschi, Dr.
William Donahue, Dr. Robert Ritchey

Dr. M.S. Harmolin and wife

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OCPM

"Ohio weather in Winter always ,
best advertisement for Florida"

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"Little person who try to ape big only make
monkey of himself'

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MONOTHERAPY

Oh sing a song of remedies Elixir of it makes 'em sleep

And how they come and go. But much - yes, much too long.

The more drugs in a doctor's kit For scabies, rickets, cough or cold

The more he has to know. No combine gets the bid.

And once I carried many drugs - They merely write, "Give steenteenth

A bag packed to the lid grains

Though now, I've thrown them all away Of Sulfanilamide."

But Sulfanilamide.

I started in to use it for I hoped for - when I left my school

A mighty germ named "Strep."

Then added to its use in all Some universal drink

Infections step by step. That I might practice as I lived

'Till now whene'er a case I see And never have to think.

Whose fever I can't rid It's here - and all my other drugs

I quickly grab my trusty can Have hit the old time skid.

Of Sulfanilamide. Each night I pray, "I give Thee thanks

For Sulfanilamide."

I hear it's used in everything -

A drug that's never wrong. E.A. Marshall, MD

Class of 1933
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Glenn Parson - Carnegie Medical Building
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I have never regretted the
fact that I became a podia-
trist. Podiatry has given me
a full life. I have had no
bosses. I have been able to
. do things "my way". I have
made a lot of money. Other
than being "born rich" I cer-
tainly know of no other pro-
fession I would rather be in.
I am proud to be a DPM and
always will be. Sincerely,

Robert H. Ford, DPM
1991

I KNOW YOU'RE PAYING

t5,500 A YEAR!

Opening of the Alumni Bookstore - 1984
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"1939 OCCOPODIAN"

Our Alma Mater

It makes us very said to think,
As we stand on life's uncertain brink
That soon we must bid sad farewell
To O.C.C., we love so well.
The pals and friends that we've had here
Will ever to our hearts be dear.
And never in this world we'll find
A friendship of a sweeter kind.
Our futures stretch before us far,
Rasey they seem - but hidden they are.
We must go forth - look straight ahead,
Nor fear what comes as on we tread.
But we shall always honor thee,
Dear 0.C.C., and shall faithful be,
For it was you who helped us here
To live for truth and know no fear.
Farewell, dear friends and dear old school.
Hold high your honor, high your rule,
Strong Gold, True Blue, float in the sky -
Dearest 0.C.C., Good Bye, Good Bye!

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OHIO COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC
MEDICINE

HISTORIC HIGHLIGHTS

1916 The Ohio College of Chiropody founded by C.P. Beach, M.S. Harmolin, 0. Klotzbach, L.E. Siemon, C. Spatz,
and C.T. McConnell. The College was located in the Republic Building on Euclid Avenue.
Admissions requirement: High school diploma Curricula: One year program

1917 First graduating class; included female graduates.
1931 Ohio College of Chiropody occupies building in University Circle, on Cornell Road.
1932 Curricula increases to three years.
1948 Curricula increases to four years.
1958 The profession of Chiropody becomes the profession of Podiatry.
1968 The Ohio College of Chiropody becomes the Ohio College of Podiatry, and conversion is written into the Governing

Board's Articles of Incorporation.
1974 The Ohio College of Podiatry's name is again changed to the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, again written

into the Articles.
1976 College moves from Cornell Road to its present home on Carnegie Avenue. .
1982 OCPM establishes QuasiEndowment Fund.
1986 OCPM develops first full-time Graduate Placement Office, dedicated to the placement of students in post-graduate

residency experiences
1987 OCPM receives the full 5-year accreditation from its three accrediting agencies; the Council on Podiatric Medical

Education (CPME), the Ohio Board of Regents (OBR), and the North Central Association (NCA).
1987 OCPM converts educational program from quarters to semesters
1990 Completion of the new outpatient treatment center designed specifically to meet the educational and patient care

needs of our College, both for today AND for the future.

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Basic Sciences

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BASIC SCIENCES

Karen Ondrick, PhD Ir

Department Chairperson/Physiology Chi-Po Chen, PhD

Pharmacology

Rama Iyer, PhD Lloyd Glenn, PhD

Biochemistry Neuroanatomy

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•u..i -I . ._._-, Mary Alice Mooney, MD

Joann Eble, MS Pathology

Histology

Bernice Krumhansel, PT Phyllis Gerber

Physical Therapy Department Secretary

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ANNI RSARY
EDITION

Cleveland Foot Clinic

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SURGERY

Vince Hetherington, DPM David LaPorta, DPM

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Gerard Yu, DPM

Sal Sidoti, DPM Bonnie Johng Nicklas, DPM
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SURGERY

Dan Coleman, LPN Nancy Gibbons, RN

SURGERY RESIDENTS

Gloria Christin, DPM John White, DPM

Gary Hash, DPM Mike Gerber, DPM

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PODIATRIC MEDICINE

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Steven Friedman, DPM Donald Kushner, DPM

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Brad Samolja, DPM Jeffrey Robbins, DPM

I Abe Osbourne, DPM Gary Ritz, DPM

Melvin Buckland, DPM

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ORTHOPEDICS

Michael Turlick, DPM Michael Forman, DPM
Allan Spencer, DPM
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Russell Mongiovi, DPM
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Chris Gardner, DPM ,··•
Kathy Siesel, DPM
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GENERAL MEDICINE

Lawrence Osher, DPM Robert Haynie, MD

Radiology General Medicine

Edweana Robinson, MD Stacey Crawford and Karen Whitley

Physical Diagnosis

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CLINICAL LABORATORY

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Josephine Foote
Robert Winslow Lab Technician

Director

Vincent Kolenich Stacey Graham

Lab Technician Computer Operator

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CLINICAL SERVICES

.. Liz Amerson

Surgery Secretary

Lynette Gibson

Clinic

Barbara Gardner

Orthopedics Secretary

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PURCHASING

Purchasing Agent Director of Human Resources

Human Resources

Congratulations Class of 1991
Best wishes for a future rich in fulfillment,
success and happiness.

OCPM Purchasing Department

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Mark Parks Doris Anderson

Registrar Accounts Payable

Giovanna Maddama •'

Accounts Receiving Peggy Rice

Payroll

MAINTENANCE

Bennie Owens r~:J

Chester Brunett

Brett Verlotte Leroy Brown
Bill Kirkin John Burchett

SPECIAL SERVICES

Frank Enyedi - Lead Printer Cynthia B. Sloan - Operator

Virginia Clark - Alumni Association Marge DelBrocco - Alumni Bookstore

Alumni Bookstore
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