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Class of 2021
A Message from the DeanCommencement is a momentous day for everyone—our graduates, their families and friends, faculty, and the entiremedical school community. Our decision to host a virtual commencement was focused solely to ensure the healthand safety of all as the global health crisis, COVID-19, remains with us. Thank you for your understanding andflexibility during these challenging times.Our medical school mission is CLEAR to educate and inspire lifelong learners to be exceptional clinicians, leaders,educators, advocates, and researchers of tomorrow. It is this commitment to excellence by the medical school andthe Kalamazoo community that attracted me here to serve as the new dean.The challenges of today—specifically the coronavirus pandemic and the impact of racism in our society—reinforce the need for our graduates to bring the mission to life. The world needs exceptional: Clinicians to treat and heal the sick. Leaders to lead healthcare teams, healthcare institutions, and most importantly to lead us forward. Educators who are committed to lifelong learning and inspiring future learners. Advocates for patients, the underserved, the medical profession, and each other. Researchers to discover cures that will ease suffering.We fulfill our mission through the careers and good works of our graduates. As a newer medical school, eachgraduating class contributes to building our legacy and a rich history of excellence. We look forward to the continuedsuccesses of our graduates throughout their careers.It is my honor and privilege to offer my congratulations to our graduates on the successful completion of therigorous curriculum that our faculty have developed to ensure success in their chosen careers. And, perhaps mostimportantly I congratulate our graduates on their choice to enter the healthcare professions. The global pandemicand the racism that is paralyzing the health and well-being of so many, only further shines a light on the need forcompetent and compassionate physicians, biomedical scientists, and medical engineers. Our medical students andour graduate students have selected career paths that will have such a profound impact on the health of individualsand the communities where they will live.To educate and inspire lifelong learners to be exceptional clinicians, leaders, educators,advocates, and researchers of tomorrow.VISIONTo be distinguished as a leader among medical schools through community collaborationin medical education, patient care, research, and service.VALUESWe achieve excellence by: Promoting innovation and lifelong learning Acting with integrity and professionalism Demonstrating leadership, teamwork, and collaboration Showing compassion for all, and Valuing inclusiveness and diversityWMed 2021 · Page 2.M.DMISSIONER STRYKEOMHRPaula M. Termuhlen, MDDeanWMUTogether, we celebrate the success of our graduates today and into the future.
OfficialsBOARD OF DIRECTORSThe Board of Directors is the institutional governing body comprised of representatives from Western Michigan University,Ascension Borgess, Bronson Healthcare, the community, and a faculty member elected by the faculty of the medical school.Edward B. Montgomery, PhDChairman of the BoardPresident, Western Michigan UniversityPeter BergmannTreasurerPresident & Chief Executive Officer,Ascension BorgessBill MannsSecretaryPresident & Chief Executive Officer,Bronson Healthcare GroupThomas Rohs, MDChief Medical Officer, Ascension BorgessPaula M. Termuhlen, MDLarry F. TolbertScott D. Larson, MDJan Van Der KleyPresident & Chief Executive Officer;Dean; Chief Academic Officer,WMU Homer Stryker M.D.School of MedicineSenior Vice President of Medical Affairs& Chief Medical Officer,Bronson Healthcare GroupGrace LubwamaChief Executive Officer, YWCA KalamazooCarrie Pickett-ErwayPresident & Chief Executive Officer,Kalamazoo Community FoundationRetired Marketing Representative,International Association of Heat and FrostInsulators and Allied Workers, Local 47(IAHFIAW)Vice President, Business & Finance,Western Michigan UniversityMichael Williams, MDAssociate Professor,Department of Emergency Medicine,WMU Homer Stryker M.D.School of MedicineDEANS, DEPARTMENT CHAIRS, AND PROGRAM CHIEFSPaula M. Termuhlen, MDChristopher Keator, PhDThomas L. Rothstein, MD, PhDThomas Blok, MDKeith Kenter, MDDonovan Roy, EdDDeanAssistant Dean, Clinical ResearchMichael Busha, MD, MBAAssistant Dean, Laboratory Animal ResourcesAssociate Dean, Clinical AffairsChair, Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryChair, Department of Investigative MedicineAssistant Dean, Diversity and InclusivenessRobert G. Sawyer, MDAssociate Dean, Educational AffairsChair, Department of Medical EducationPhilip J. Kroth, MDSandra A. Cochrane, MBANaren Kumar, MBA, DPT, BPTAssistant Dean, Clinical AffairsAssociate Dean, Clinical Operations andPerformance ExcellenceJoyce deJong, DORichard L. Lammers, MDMaria L. Sheakley, PhDCheryl Dickson, MD, MPHMark Loehrke, MDJean Shelton, MSElizabeth Lorbeer, EdM, MLSAmy Shipley, PhDAndreea G. Moore, MDLori A. Straube, MBAJack Mosser, PhDRajiv Tandon, MDAssistant Dean, Innovation CenterChair, Department of PathologyAssociate Dean,Health Equity and Community AffairsTycho Fredericks, PhDChief, Program in Medical EngineeringTom M. George, MDCo-Chair, Department of AnesthesiologyTyler Gibb, JD, PhDCo-Chair, Department of Medical Ethics,Humanities, and LawKristine Gibson, MDChair, Department of Biomedical InformaticsAssistant Dean, SimulationChair, Department of MedicineChair, Department of the Medical LibraryCo-Chair, Department of RadiologyAssociate Dean, Development andAlumni AffairsDavid T. Overton, MD, MBAAssistant Dean, Clinical ApplicationsAssociate Dean, Graduate Medical EducationChair, Department of Emergency MedicineLisa Graves, MDDilip Patel, MD, MBAAssociate Dean, Faculty AffairsInterim Chair, Department of Family andCommunity MedicineKaren Horneffer-Ginter, PhDChair, Department of Pediatric andAdolescent MedicineMichael Redinger, MDAssociate Dean, Culture and WellnessCo-Chair, Department of Medical Ethics,Humanities, and LawKevin Kavanaugh, MDDavid Riddle, PhDAssistant Dean, Career DevelopmentChair, Department of Biomedical SciencesChair, Department of SurgeryMichele Serbenski, MAAssistant Dean, Academic SuccessAssistant Dean, Admissions and Student LifeAssistant Dean, Research ComplianceAssociate Dean, Administration and FinanceChair, Department of PsychiatryDebra A. Taubel, MDChair, Department of Obstetricsand GynecologyBrandon Tominna, MDCo-Chair, Department of RadiologyGregory Vanden Heuvel, PhDAssociate Dean, ResearchTristan Wilson, MDCo-Chair, Department of AnesthesiologyPeter J. Ziemkowski, MDAssociate Dean, Student AffairsWMed 2021 · Page 3
Faculty Award RecipientsThe Class of 2021 presented the following awards to outstanding medical school faculty:Jade Woodcock, MAPrashant Patel, DOJoseph Prahlow, MDMichelle Peterson, MDOutstanding Basic Science EducatorFoundations of MedicineOutstanding Clinical Science EducatorClinical FacultyOutstanding Clinical Science EducatorFoundations of MedicineOutstanding Clinical Science EducatorResident PhysicianMelissa Olken, MD, PhDOutstanding Clinical Science EducatorClerkship DirectorCOMMENCEMENT TRADITIONSIn planning our virtual commencement, we wanted to maintain academic traditions,including the academic regalia worn by our speakers. While we are not all together inthe traditional apparel, we want to recognize the robes, hoods, and tams originating inmedieval Europe.ACADEMIC REGALIAToday’s academic regalia—the robes, hoods, and tams—originated in medieval Europe.In 1895, representatives of America’s leading academic institutions adopted a codeof academic dress. The code regulates the cut, style, and materials of the gowns, andprescribes colors to represent different fields of learning. Today, with few exceptions,the academic robes are black and the colors of the hood reflect the field of learning andacademic institution. At WMed for the medical degree, the gown is faced with blackvelvet; three bars of velvet are used across the sleeves. The hood is hunter green with achevron of brown and gold. For master of science degrees, the gown has long swoopingsleeves, and the hood is science gold with a chevron of brown and gold. All graduateswear a brown tassel with a WMed Medallion.WMED SEAL AND MEDALLIONThe institutional seal, a symbol of Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D.School of Medicine, is one of an academic institution’s most important symbols. Servingas the legal mark of the institution, the seal is used to authenticate official documentssuch as diplomas. The WMed seal includes the institutional name and two elements ofthe logo—the W and the Rod of Asclepius. The medallion is three inches in diameter,crafted with antique brass, and reveals the institutional seal. The medallion is at thecenter of a brass necklace which is a permanent part of the dean’s academic regalia, andis worn at formal ceremonial events.THE MACEThe ceremonial mace is used to lead the academic procession at commencement andother special ceremonial occasions, signifying the importance of the event and theconformation of the academic process. The 42-inch mace is made of natural walnut andis topped with a 4-inch antique brass medallion of the institutional seal.WELCOME ALUMNIWhile the annual Awards and Alumni banquet was not able to be held, graduates of theClass of 2021 are welcomed as medical school alumni by the Office of Development andAlumni Affairs, which plays a key role in keeping alumni involved in the growth of themedical school and celebrating continuing successes. Graduates will be receiving theirdiplomas in commemorative WMed frames, along with a WMed medallion lapel pin. Weare interested in our alumni news and accomplishments, both personal and professional.Alumni are encouraged to email alumni@med.wmich.edu with news to share or to updatepersonal contact information.WMed 2021 · Page 4
Class of 2021May 15, 2021 · 2:00 p.m.WELCOMEOrder of Exercises-Peter J. Ziemkowski, MD, Associate Dean, Student AffairsREMARKS FROM THE DEANPaula M. Termuhlen, MD, DeanREMARKS FROM THE GRADUATESJesse Chou, Class of 2021REMARKS FROM THE DEAN EMERITUSHal B. Jenson, MD, MBA, Dean EmeritusCOMMENCEMENT ADDRESSJohn M. Dunn, EdD, President Emeritus,Professor Emeritus, Western Michigan UniversityADVANCED DEGREE DIPLOMA PRESENTATIONMaster of Science in Biomedical SciencesTimothy A. Garrow, PhD, Program DirectorMaster of Science in Medical EngineeringTycho K. Fredericks, PhD, Program ChiefMD HOODING AND DIPLOMA PRESENTATIONPeter J. Ziemkowski, MD, Associate Dean, Student AffairsPaula M. Termuhlen, MD, DeanScholar-Advisors, Guest HoodersPRESENTATION OF CANDIDATESAND DEGREE CONFERRALRoss E. Driscoll, MD, Chair, Faculty Academic CouncilCLASS OATHPatrick McCreesh III, Class of 2021CLOSING REMARKSPeter J. Ziemkowski, MD, Associate Dean, Student AffairsWMed 2021 · Page 5
Class OathThe oath of Hippocrates is a symbol of the medical profession and perhaps the most widely known of Greek medical texts.The Hippocratic Oath requires a new physician to swear upon the healing gods that he or she will uphold professionalethical standards. Over the centuries, it has been rewritten often to suit the values of different cultures that have beeninfluenced by Greek medicine. A medical oath declares the ethos of medicine, and includes solemn promises that identifythe covenant relationship between physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and society as a whole. During thevery first weeks of medical school, medical students in the Class of 2021 created their own class oath which enabled thestudents to reflect on the principles they feel are important to embrace as medical professionals. By writing their ownwords, the oath created the foundation for their medical education and medical career.CLASS OF 2021 MEDICAL STUDENT OATHIn recognition of the honor and privilege of being a member of the Western Michigan UniversityHomer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Class of 2021, I devote myself to the practice of medicine andsolemnly swear the following oath:I pledge to adhere to and abide by a standard worthy of my peers, the school, thecommunity, and the medical profession.I pledge to respect patient autonomy, and to collaborate in creating patient-centered,humanistic care.I pledge to uphold the bonds of trust between myself and my patient.I pledge to educate and empower patients to be advocates of their own health.I pledge to advance the frontiers of medical knowledge with the goal of continuousimprovement of patient care.I pledge to resist the vices of arrogance, apathy, and avarice.I shall do no harm.I pledge to demonstrate humility by recognizing my own limitations, and to look to myinter-professional team for guidance.I pledge to serve all patients and be vigilant in the service of those who are most vulnerable.I pledge to establish and maintain an inclusive environment that welcomes individuals ofall communities and identities.I pledge to extend my advocacy beyond the clinic to the community as a whole, withdeference to the privilege our position affords.I pledge to devote myself to the alleviation of human suffering.Above all, I commit to a life of service.We pledge this oath individually and collectively.WMed 2021 · Page 6
Class of 2021 GraduatesMASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCESDaniela Pinto PayaresUniversity of Colorado, BSRosemary VergaraSanta Clara University, BSJaide Woods-DawsonOhio State University, BSMASTER OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL ENGINEERINGKelsey CushwayWestern Michigan University, BSMitchell KenterDePauw University, BADOCTOR OF MEDICINE DEGREEInformation on the following pages includes the degrees earned, postgraduate training site and specialty, awards, honor society induction,and scholarships.Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society: The Michigan Epsilon chapter at WMed recognizes students who have shown dedicationto academia, peer teaching, leadership, humanism, and service. Students become eligible for this honor in their third year, and areselected by faculty who are members of the society.CLEAR Award: Students in the class selected one peer who exemplifies excellence in each area of the medical school’s CLEAR mission:Clinician, Leader, Educator, Advocate, and Researcher.Global and Public Health Distinction: Students honored with the Global and Public Health Distinction have completed additional trainingin improving health and achieving health equity with an emphasis on population-based prevention. This distinction recognizes thestudent’s commitment to providing equitable and thoughtful care to individuals, communities, and populations with an understandingthat public health is fundamental to medicine and to combating morbidity and mortality from altering perspectives.Gold Humanism Honor Society: We believe in the importance of developing humanistic future physicians who are dedicated tocompassionate, respectful, and empathetic patient care. Students who have exhibited these characteristics while in medical school areinducted in the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Students are nominated for this honor in their third year by their peers.Health Professions Scholarship Program: Students who have been accepted in the Health Professions Scholarship Program entereither the US Army, Navy, or Air Force and serve as a commissioned medical officer after graduation. Each branch accepts only400 applicants each year.Outstanding Student Award: Each academic department selected one or more outstanding students from the class to be awarded onbehalf of the department faculty.Well-Being in Medicine Distinction: Students honored with the Well-Being in Medicine Distinction have completed additionalrequirements and training regarding wellness strategies and whole-person care. This distinction recognizes the student’s commitmentto the principles of personal and professional wellness and to becoming leaders and advocates for creating systemic change to supportprovider and patient well-being within the field of medicine.WMed 2021 · Page 7
Michael AbiragiJohn ChinchenNicole AhmedKevin ChingUniversity of Michigan–Ann Arbor, BAInternal MedicineCedars-Sinai Medical Center, CaliforniaWashington University–St. Louis, BAInternal MedicineCedars-Sinai Medical Center, CaliforniaOutstanding Student Award, Department of MedicineBilal AssiUniversity of Michigan–Dearborn, BSPediatricsWestern Michigan UniversityHomer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, MichiganPooja AvulaNorthwestern University–Evanston, BACase Western Reserve University, MSGeneral SurgeryUniversity of Louisville School of Medicine, KentuckyGold Humanism Honor SocietyGlobal and Public Health DistinctionJacob BaxterThe University of Alabama, BSGeneral SurgeryMayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, MinnesotaOutstanding Student Award, Department of SurgeryGlobal and Public Health DistinctionMarine BollietWestern Michigan University, BSGeneral SurgeryAscension Providence/Michigan State UniversityCollege of Human Medicine, MichiganGold Humanism Honor SocietyJohn M. Dunn Endowed ScholarshipGlobal and Public Health DistinctionKristina Byers-SpencerUniversity of California–Berkeley, BAMedicine-PediatricsSpectrum Health/Michigan State UniversityCollege of Human Medicine, MichiganAlbert ChenUniversity of Michigan–Ann Arbor, BSEmergency MedicineAscension St. John Hospital, MichiganWashington University–St. Louis, BAInternal MedicineLoyola University Medical Center, IllinoisJesse ChouAmherst College, BAPlastic Surgery (Integrated)University of Virginia, VirginiaGold Humanism Honor SocietyOutstanding Student Award, Department of SurgeryResearcher CLEAR AwardUSPHS Excellence in Public Health Award 2020Benjamin CoorsOhio State University, BSNeurologyCleveland Clinic, OhioZackary CowanBrigham Young University, BSFamily MedicineMcKay-Dee Hospital, UtahOutstanding Student Award,Department of Family and Community MedicineKamil CwiklaNorthwestern University–Evanston, BAInternal MedicineLoyola University Medical Center, IllinoisNastassia DrosdickLoyola Marymount University, BAGeorgetown University, MSEmergency MedicineHenry Ford Hospital, MichiganWell-Being in Medicine DistinctionMonica EllisUniversity of Michigan–Ann Arbor, BSInternal MedicineInova Fairfax Hospital, VirginiaUniversity of California–Berkeley, BSUniversity of California–Berkeley, MSAnesthesiologyUniversity of Miami/Jackson Health System, FloridaRachel GallimoreLucy ChenFatima GhandourAbigail ChengAnmol HansUniversity of Illinois–Urbana, BSInternal MedicineHuntington Memorial Hospital, CaliforniaUniversity of Western Ontario, BSGeneral SurgeryUniversity of Nevada Las Vegas School of Medicine, NevadaWMed 2021 · Page 8Tufts University, BSGeneral SurgeryUniversity of Minnesota Medical School, MinnesotaUniversity of Michigan–Dearborn, BSPsychiatryAuthority Health Graduate Medical Education, MichiganUniversity of Washington, BAUniversity of Washington, BSObstetrics and GynecologyUniversity of Missouri–Kansas City, Missouri
Joshua HekmatjahUniversity of California–Los Angeles, BSDermatologyUniversity of Arkansas College of Medicine–Little Rock, ArkansasAlysa HernandezUniversity of Florida, BSObstetrics and GynecologyIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai West, New YorkAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical SocietyOutstanding Student Award,Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyRashini JayaratneUniversity of California–San Diego, BSUniversity of California–San Diego, MSInternal MedicineKaiser Permanente Los Angeles, CaliforniaAlexis JonesNorthwestern University–Evanston, BAKathryn JonesUniversity of Dayton, BSWestern Michigan UniversityHomer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, MSPediatricsDuke University Medical Center, North CarolinaGold Humanism Honor SocietyAnup KotadiaUniversity of Illinois–Chicago, BSUniversity of Illinois–Chicago, MSGeneral Surgery-PreliminaryFlorida Atlantic UniversityCharles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, FloridaJulianna LautenschlegerUniversity of New Mexico, BADartmouth College, MSPediatricsMedical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals, WisconsinOutstanding Student Award,Department of Pediatric and Adolescent MedicineArianna LethererKalamazoo College, BAInternal MedicineUniversity of New Mexico School of Medicine, New MexicoGlobal and Public Health DistinctionChristopher LevyUniversity of California–Irvine, BSPsychiatrySunrise Health Graduate Medical Education Consortium, NevadaTong LiPhillip KeyUniversity of South Carolina, BSUrologySUNY at Stony Brook, New YorkUniversity of California–Los Angeles. BSTransitional YearSpectrum Health/Michigan State UniversityCollege of Human Medicine, MichiganDiagnostic RadiologyLoma Linda University, CaliforniaOutstanding Student Award, Department of RadiologyRyan KhalilZainab MahmoodAdil KhanShaan ManawarLoyola University–Chicago, BSInternal MedicineUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine, IllinoisDuke University, BSPediatricsEmory University School of Medicine, GeorgiaJin-Ju KimUniversity of Virginia, BSInternal MedicineInova Fairfax Hospital, VirginiaUniversity of Michigan–Ann Arbor, BAPediatricsUniversity of Florida Health Shands Hospital, FloridaUniversity of Michigan–Ann Arbor, BSOrthopaedic SurgeryWestern Michigan UniversityHomer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, MichiganPatrick McCreesh IIIYuri KimUniversity of Virginia, BSInternal MedicineCentral Michigan University College of Medicine, MichiganCalifornia Polytechnic State University, BSUniversity of California, MSInternal MedicineBaylor University Medical Center, TexasAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical SocietyGold Humanism Honor SocietyLeader CLEAR AwardKatelyn KingKelsey MillerUniversity of Notre Dame, BSEmergency MedicineOrlando Health, FloridaOberlin College, BAPathologyUniversity of North Carolina Hospitals, North CarolinaOutstanding Student Award, Department of PathologyWMed 2021 · Page 9
Seth MoffattMichigan State University, BSOrthopaedic SurgeryUniversity of Vermont Medical Center, VermontAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical SocietyOutstanding Student Award, Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryDean’s Endowed ScholarshipJacob MortonWestern Michigan University, BSInternal MedicineBeaumont Health–Royal Oak, MichiganAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical SocietyJohn M. Dunn Endowed ScholarshipMekala NeelakantanUniversity of California–San Diego, BSPediatricsUniversity of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, MichiganAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical SocietyOutstanding Student Award,Department of Pediatric and Adolescent MedicineEducator CLEAR AwardAlexander PaschkeUniversity of Wisconsin, BBAInternal MedicineUniversity of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, IowaAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical SocietyKeshav PatelMichigan State University, BSJohns Hopkins University, MSInternal MedicineUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine, IllinoisShivum PatelIllinois Wesleyan University, BAInternal MedicineMedical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals, WisconsinJoaquin PeraltaUniversity of Oregon Clark D. Honors College, BSEmergency MedicineUniversity of North Carolina Hospitals, North CarolinaAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical SocietyOutstanding Student Award, Department of Emergency MedicineSociety for Academic Emergency Medicine2021 Excellence in Emergency Medicine AwardJessica RamsayOhio State University, BSPediatricsBaylor College of Medicine, TexasUpjohn Humanism Honor SocietyJoshua RarickUniversity of Central Florida, BSTufts University, MSGeneral SurgeryCentral Michigan University College of Medicine, MichiganWMed 2021 · Page 10Lucas RichOakland University, BSInternal MedicineUniversity of Michigan Hospital, MichiganAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical SocietyGold Humanism Honor SocietyClinician CLEAR AwardJames R. Ryan Family Foundation ScholarshipBrinda RyaliUniversity of California–San Diego, BSMedicine-PediatricsRush University Medical Center, IllinoisAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical SocietyGlobal and Public Health DistinctionJasmine SaeedianUniversity of California–Los Angeles, BAInternal MedicineKaiser Permanente Los Angeles, CaliforniaWell-Being in Medicine DistinctionPaya SarrafNorthwestern University–Evanston, BAUniversity of Cincinnati, MSInternal MedicineUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine, IllinoisJessica SassicPennsylvania State University, BSHailee St. LouisWayne State University, BSPathologyUniversity of California San Diego Medical Center, CaliforniaOutstanding Student Award, Department of PathologyChristine StevensUniversity of California–Santa Cruz, BSNeurologyBarrow Neurological Institute atSt. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, ArizonaLauren StrzyzewskiUniversity of South Carolina Columbia, BSObstetrics and GynecologyAdvocate Health Care, IllinoisStephanie SzczesniakUniversity of Michigan–Ann Arbor, BSDiagnostic RadiologyHenry Ford Hospital, MichiganClaire TanagerEarlham College, BAPediatricsNationwide Children’s Hospital, OhioGold Humanism Honor SocietyAdvocate CLEAR Award
Erinn TonUniversity of California–Los Angeles, BSTransitional YearSunrise Health Graduate Medical Education Consortium, NevadaPhysical Medicine and RehabilitationBaylor College of Medicine, TexasNatasha TrainerWilliam WamesUniversity of Pennsylvania, BADrexel University School of Public Health, MPHDrexel University College of Medicine, MSGeneral SurgeryWestern Michigan UniversityHomer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, MichiganDaniel WatersColorado State University, BSUniversity of California–Berkeley, BAInternal MedicineUniversity of California Davis Medical Center, CaliforniaGold Humanism Honor SocietyLee Honors College–Western Michigan University, BSPsychiatryWestern Michigan UniversityHomer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, MichiganOutstanding Student Award, Department of PsychiatryJohn M. Dunn Endowed ScholarshipTaylor TribettCameron WernerMarie TysmanJoshua WhiteChristine Tran VuBrigham Young University, BSAnesthesiologyNuvance Health, New YorkOutstanding Student Award, Department of AnesthesiologyUniversity of Michigan–Ann Arbor, BSUniversity of California–Berkeley, MPHPediatricsSpectrum Health/Michigan State UniversityCollege of Human Medicine, MichiganGlobal and Public Health DistinctionAnna VertidoUniversity of Washington, BSGeneral SurgeryUniversity of California San Francisco East Bay, CaliforniaAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical SocietyKalamazoo College, BAAnesthesiologyUniversity of Chicago Medical Center, IllinoisAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical SocietyUniversity of California–Irvine, BSInternal MedicineUniversity of Utah Health, UtahAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical SocietyPeter H. Capelli Endowed ScholarshipJalynn ZouUniversity of California–Los Angeles, BSInternal MedicineAscension Genesys Hospital, MichiganInformation About Our Virtual Commencement CeremonyWe hope you will utilize the comments section on Facebookto offer congratulations, applaud, and come together virtually.Be sure to share photos of your gatherings on Facebook and Instagram using #WMed2021.Please visit med.wmich.edu/graduation for additional details, links, and photos following the ceremony.Find us onwmumedicineWMed 2021 · Page 11
At the December 8, 2011, WMU Board of Trustees meeting, William U. Parfet, then the chair and chief executive officerof MPI Research and the great-grandson of Dr. W.E. Upjohn, donated a seven-story, 330,000 square-foot building toWestern Michigan University to be used for the new medical school. The facility and surrounding property was namedthe W.E. Upjohn M.D. Campus in honor of Dr. Upjohn.On March 11, 2014, the new medical school was named Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D.School of Medicine in memory of Dr. Homer Stryker, a WMU alumnus and founder of Stryker Corporation. Thenaming fulfilled the wishes of the donors of the 100 million foundational gift—Stryker’s granddaughter, Ronda Stryker,and her husband, William D. Johnston, a WMU trustee.Department of Psychiatryon the Ascension BorgessHospital CampusOakland Drive CampusFamily Medicine Residencyat the Family Health CenterParkview CampusFamily Medicine Residency –Bronson Battle CreekWMed Health – Mall DriveWestern Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine300 Portage StreetKalamazoo, Michigan 49007med.wmich.eduW.E. Upjohn M.D. Campus
velvet; three bars of velvet are used across the sleeves. The hood is hunter green with a chevron of brown and gold. For master of science degrees, the gown has long swooping sleeves, and the hood is science gold with a chevron of brown and gold. All graduates wear a brown tassel with a WMed Medallion. WMED SEAL AND MEDALLION
