Occopodian 1985

OCCOPODIAN

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Ohio College

of Podiatric Medicine

10515 Carnegie Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ADMINISTRATION 17

BASIC SCIENCES 25

CLINIC SCIENCES AND SERVICES 29

CLINICS 35

ALUMNI 53

SENIORS 65

JUNIORS 97

SOPHOMORES 109

FRESHMAN 121

STUDENT LIFE 133

ADVERTISERS 157

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Heather P. Cranf
Editor-in-Chief

Wilbur Douglas Krolick,
Senior Co-Editor

Karl c;. Long
Senior Co-Editor,.

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HISTORY OF OCPM

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On September 23, 1916 the In 1976, the Ohio College made its Nashville.
Ohio College of Podiatric Medi­ final move to its present home at The curriculum at OCPM con­
cine, then called The Ohio Col­ the corner of East 105th and Car­
lege of Chiropody (0.C.C.), was negie. sists of a four-year program. It
established as a private, non-profit stresses two years of lecture and
institution. Twenty students were As this medical field became laboratory courses in both the ba­
enrolled into the College and con­ more advanced so did the need to sic and applied medical sciences
stituted its first graduating class in change the name of the profession followed by two years of practical
1917. to something that more accurately exposure in the College's main
described it. Soon the National As­ clinic and many extension clinics.
0. C.C.'s enrollment then grew sociation of Chiropodists became In addition, the students at OCPM
from its original 20 students to 198 the American Podiatry Associ­ gain exposure to the field by par­
in 1965-66 to the present 547 in ation, and in 1963 the College ticipation in one of the profession­
1984-85. Due to its increased stu­ name was changed to the Ohio al fraternities and other organiza­
dent flow the College was forced College of Podiatry. Even today tions.
to relocate from its first site at 647 changes are continuously being
Euclid Avenue to other temporary made. In August, the American OCPM will continue to serve
places in Euclid. It wasn't until Podiatry Association changed its the educational needs of podia­
1931, that the College achieved its name to the American Podiatric trists and to inform the area of
long-awaited goal by building its Medical Association at the Nation­ proper foot health care.
own facility at 2057 Cornell Road. al Podiatry Convention held in
By: Marcia Labriola

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WEL CO ME

We, the students of OCPM, take
pleasure in welcoming Dr. Thomas
Melillo as our College President.
Dr. Melillo becomes the fourth
and youngest president in the
school's 68-year history.

Dr. Melillo received his Doctor
of Pediatric Medicine in 1969
from the Pennsylvania College. He
comes to the Cleveland College
after leaving his position of Aca­
demic Dean at the California
School.

We look forward to the leader­
ship of our spirited new president,
Thomas V. Melillo, D.P.M., M.S.

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FAREWELL

OCPM must say farewell to a
fine man, doctor and president,
Dr. Abe Rubin. Dr. Rubin has
served as OCPM President since
1970, and requested that upon the
appointment of Dr. Thomas Me­
lillo, his retirement would become
effective.

Dr. Rubin wishes to relinquish
his responsibilities as President in
exchange for other challenges at
the college. He was elected by the
Board as President Emeritus and
Honorary Trustee for life. Dr. Ru­
bin wants to devote his time to the
research, writing and assisting the
college on special projects.

We, the students of OCPM,
would like to say farewell and the
best of luck to you in your future.

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BOOKS AT
LAST

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OPEN HOUSE

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BARBECUE

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HOME AWAY FROM HOME

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THE GREAT ESCAPE

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CLEVELAND

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CLEVELAND

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PROFESSOR OF EXCELLENCE

Although we never expected to
encounter terminology such as
"Hold the Fort", "O.K. Folks" or
"You Must Realize", we exited
Gross Anatomy with an immense
vocabulary and an even greater
appreciation and understanding
of the human body. Anatomy
forms the foundation of our medi­
cal education, and Dr. Feisal Bra­
him was instrumental in laying
down that important ground
work.

Dr. Brahim received a B. Sc. from
Sir George Williams University,
and both an M. Sc. and Ph. D. from
McGill University. Dr. Brahim
serves as Associate Professor of
Anatomy, and since 198 1 has
served as the Director of Research
for the College. While serving in
this capacity he has spearheaded
research development, and has
initiated among others, a Post
Doctoral Fellowship Program as
well as a Summer Student Re­
search Program. Dr. Brahim is cur­
rently studying the effects of dia­
betes mellitus on bone marrow
lymphocyte production, which in­
volves the use of a radioactive iso­
tope in addition to other tech­
niques.

We Salute Dr. Brahim for his ex­
cellent teaching ability, his dedica­
tion, and his efforts to make re­
search an integral part of 0.C.P.M.
We thank him for caring enough
to instill in us a great pride in our
profession as well as in ourselves.

by Chris Olenech

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CLINICIAN OF EXCELLENCE

S: Dr. Michael Turlik, suite 1 Cli­ 7. May have a future podiatric
nician and instructor of Podia­ radiologist in the family.
tric Radiology presents (on
time, not 1 minute late) to the A. Dr. Turlik is always willing to
Class of 1985 asking "What the answer questions and be of as­
heck's going on here?" States sistance in any way that he can.
that he is allergic to video
games and "General Hospi­ P: Tx:
tal". 1. Thank Dr. Turlik for moti­
vating us to be more than
0: Dr. Turlik presents with the just capable doctors.
following credentials: 2. Hope that future 0.C.P.M.
1. B.S. Cleveland State U. students are as fortunate as
2. D.P.M., O.C.P.M. we are.
3. Surgical Residency - Lin­ 3. Wish him much professional
dell Hospital; and personal success, and look
4. Faculty Adviser, Pi Delta forward to having him as a col­
5. Chairman, Academic Status league.
Committee and member, by Chris Olenech
Financial Aid Committee
6. P. V. D. Consultant - VA
Medical Center; Battle
Creek, Michigan

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GOOD LUCK

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ADMINISTRATION

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A WORD FROM OUR PRESIDENT

Thomas V. Melillo, DPM To the Graduating Class of 1985:
President
Congratulations to each of you
for the achievement of complet­
ing your studies as a Doctor of Po­
diatric Medicine.

The Ohio College of Podiatric
Medicine is proud of this achieve­
ment, as we are proud of all of you.
You are entering the practice of
Podiatric Medicine in a changing,
yet exciting time. The opportuni­
ties that exist for you were mere
dreams four years ago. Private
practice, HMO, PPO's, all repre­
sent opportunities to enter the
health care industry and treat the
foot health needs of the public.

You are well prepared for this
task. You have been given the best
education that included some of
the newest and innovative prac­
tices available in Podiatry. As you
enter our profession, be proud of
your knowledge and secure in the
fact that you are the foot care ex­
perts of medicine.

Your education continues from
this point on, and you will be ex­
pected to improve continously.
Seminars, journals and education­
al conferences will become a part
of your practice life.

OCPM wishes you much suc­
cess and happiness and will con­
tinue to rely upon you for support
and input. You are now valued
alumni; and again, we are very
proud of your accomplishments!

Sincerely,

Thomas V. Melillo, DPM
President

Gayle A. Zitnik Ellie Apostol
Assistant to the President Secretary to the President

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A WORD FROM THE PAST PRESIDENT

Abe Rubin, DPM
President Emeritus

Grant me an opportunity to im­ in the following comment by one you opportun1t1es and instill in­
prove and extend my training, of the participants: "Seven to ten centives to help develop neces­
since there is no limit to knowl­ years from now half of what we sary skills and abilities, and secure
edge. Help me to correct and sup­ teach today in medical schools will needed knowledge. All this was
plement my educational defects as be obsolete or have been proven not merely to prepare you to en­
the scope of science and its hori­ to be wrong. The major difficulty ter the podiatric medical profes­
zon widen day by day. Give me the is that we don't know which half". sion. Perhaps more importantly,
courage to realize my daily mis­ you should have learned to use
takes so that tomorrow I shall be What the good Rabbi and Physi­ new experiences and opportuni­
able to see and understand in a cian to Saladin voiced in his prayer ties to hone sharply your compe­
better light what I could not com­ over 700 years ago and what I tencies, disgard the obsolete and
prehend in the dim light of yester­ heard just a few years ago, tell us in acquire new ones. We know you
day. up-lifting sentences and down-to­ will.
earth words why the conclusion of
Moses ben Maiman (Maimonides) formal schooling must not be the As you leave us, we wish for you
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selves.
Several years ago a number of us You are now completing at least
at a meeting were "bantering a fifth of a century (it really isn't Litt.D Abe Rubin, DPM, EdD,
about" the issue of maintenance more than 2 0 years) of formal President Emeritus
of competency after entry into the schooling. Twenty percent of that
practice of a health profession. time you have spent with us at
The entire discussion was summed OCPM. Our job was to provide

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David Nicolanti
Executive Vice President

Sylvia Kehr
Assistant to the Vice President

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Joseph A. Giampapa
Dean of Student Affairs

Maria Amorocho
Student Affairs Secretary

James Conforti Elaine Mosbrook
Dean of Academic Resources Administrative Assistant Academic

Affairs
Marcia Banks

Secretary Academic Affairs
Violet Towsend

Secretary Academic Affairs

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Donna Catlin
Director of Financial Aid

Iris Ford
Financial Aid Secretary

Nancy Dukes Gloria Comar
Director of Academic Evaluation Administration Secretary -

Judith Marshall Receptionist
Registrar
Esther Goldblatt
Terri Justofin Director of Continuing Education
Director of Admissions
ancy Rozell
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Helen Fineberg Cecelia Wylie
Coordinator of Institutional Planning Director of Personnel

and Research Diane Patterson
Personnel Assistant
Thomas Warneka
Controller - Director of Finance Antoinette Farmer
Personnel Secretary
Ralph Lusher
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Vicki Nenadal Lenore Blocker
Office Services Supervisor Assistant of Development

David Nenadal Gary Borders
Purchasing Clerk Student Loan Correspondent

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Chief Accountant

Paul Cerba
Computer Operator

Rene Cisi
Secretary Student Affairs Admissions

Dominique Davis
Secretary to Dean of Student Affairs

Jo Ellen Ely
Minority Affairs Coordinator

David Gorsky
Business Office Manager

Pearl Hunt
Operator

John Jensen
Accountant

June Jones
Computer Operator

William Long
Student Loan Correspondent

Sonya Pace
Accounts Payable Clerk

Darryl Prewitt
Print Shop Operator

Stephanie Starks
Mail Clerk

Robert Sutton
Computer Programmer

M. L. Walker
Cashier

Kathryn Coquillette
Director of Development

Cyntia Zerkowski
Director of information resources and

management

Diane McCann
Purchasing Agent

BASIC SCIENCES

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Rama Iyer, PhD Feisal Brahim, PhD
Director, Basic Sciences Anatomy Instructor

Shirley Price James Gilbert, DPM
Basic Sciences Secretary Anatomy Instructor

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Chi Po Chen, PhD Robert Benyo, M.D.
Pharmacology Instructor General Pathology and Histology

Karen Ondrick, PhD Instructor
Physiology Instructor
Loyd Glenn, PhD
Neuroanatomy Instructor

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NOT PICTURED

Sharad Deodar, M.D., PhD
Virology Instructor

Alfred Heggie, M.D.
Immunology Instructor

Alden Hostetter, M. D.
Clinical Pathology Instructor

Michael Sass, M. D.
Clinical Pathology Instructor

Daniel Sedmak, M. D.
General and Clinical Pathology

Instructor

Benjamin Tuncinco, M. D.

Clinical Pathology Instructor

Phyllis Frisa, PhD Frank Liuzzi, PhD
Microbiology, Immunology and Embryology and Histology Lab

Virology Instructor Instructor

Robert Winslow Richard Hulbert
Hematology Lab Manager Lab Manager

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CLINIC
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James Hall, DPM Jeffrey Robbins, DPM orene Turner
Dean of Clinical Education and Services Director of Clinical Education and Clinic Administrator

Marilee Hinkle Research Susan Hinkle
Administrative Assistant - Clinical Secretary to the Clinic Administrator

Education Renee Banks
Coordinator of Clerkship/Externship
Vaughne Wolfe
Secretary to the Dean of Clinical Programs

Education and Services

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Bess Washington Kathy Cassidy Kathleen Page
Clinic Coordinator Medical Records Coordinator Patient Admissions Coordinator

Lynette Watson Robert Haynie, M.D.
Floating Coordinator Staff Physician

Dorothy Weiss Edweana Robinson, M. D.
Clinical Sciences Secretary Staff Physician

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Margaret Davey Shirley Halls Ann Charlton
Manager, Central Supply and Pharmacy Financial Counselor Service Charge Entry

Louise Hill Jankaye Fryerson
Orthotics Lab Technician Payments Clerk

Carolyn Shubert Chotima Thomas
Patient Accounts Supervisor Extension Billing Clerk

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Thomas Frankhauser Bennie Owens
Chief Security Guard Physical Plant Receiving Clerk

Glenn Parsons Lilly Owens
Lobby Attendent Housekeeping

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Donald Newrones NOT PICTURED
Maintance Supervisor
Lee Dixon
Tony Celoik Parking Lot Attendent
Maintance
Clarence Wortly
Joe Cisi Parking Lot Attendent
Maintance
Willie Jones
Charles Burnett Parking Lot Attendent
Maintance

Bill Kirklin
Parking Lot Monitor

Bennie Owens
Physical Plant Receiving Clerk

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CLINICS

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Rose Jones, Melvin Bucklan, DPM Irving Lewis, DPM
Suite Coordinator Steve Friedman, DPM Larry Osher, DPM
Michael Turlick, DPM
Fred Brown, DPM,
Clinical Supervisor

Myron Bodman, DPM

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SUITE II

l John Aron, DPM Bruce Mittleman, DPM
Rocco Palermo, DPM
Jody Pugliese, Richard Berkowitz, DPM John Waddell, DPM
Suite Coordinator Residency Supervisor

Jeffrey Robbins, DPM Bertram Brown, DPM
Clinical Supervisor

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SUITE Ill

James Lichniak, DPM Harry Zelwin, DPM

Belinda Thomas, · '1'1 1I1'{ / f/111/
Suite Coordinator
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RADIOLOGY

Joyce Monachino, RT
Michael Turlik, DPM

Radiology Director

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PHYSICAL THE RAPY

Patsy Ann Anthony, LPT

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SURGE RY

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Dan Coleman, LP

Edward Floyd, DPM
ancy Gibbons, RN

Tanya Luke
Suite Coordinator

Gerard Yu, DPM
Chairman of Surgery

Elliot Biggs, DPM

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PODOPE DIAT RIC S

John Karaffa, DPM Lawrence Lembach, DPM

Frieda Hayes
Suite Coordinator

Valerie Person, DPM,
Clinic Supervisor,
Externship Director

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EXTENSION CLINICS

Rocco Palermo, DPM
Director

Bertram Brown, DPM
Melvin Bucklan, DPM

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RE SIDENTS

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MICHAEL E. DANCZAK, DPM
DU CA M. GRANT, DPM
MARK P. HOBAICA, DPM
LAWRE CE R. HUFFORD, DPM
BONNIE JOHNG, DPM
GREGORY ELLIS, DPM

Ell POPPE DECK, DPM
FRED E. RABHA I DPM
JACK E. RESSLER, DPM
FRANK E. VARGO, DPM

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