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Thank you for being an important part of the UTSW alumni community.
Welcome to the autumn issue of UT Southwestern Alumni News – your quick update on UT Southwestern Medical School alumni happenings!
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Reasons for gratitude
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According to U.S. News & World Report, UT Southwestern Medical School is ranked #19 in Primary Care and #26 in Research, specifically Internal Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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Dr. Neelan Doolabh ('95), is one of the few surgeons in the country who specializes in repairing and replacing heart valves using less invasive techniques.
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Alumnus, Dr. Kenneth Chen ('06), is part of a team of researchers who have uncovered how pediatric kidney cancer grows, providing potential targets for more effective treatments in the future.
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| Graduates who give back |
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The most rewarding aspect of CURA is to see the smiles and tears as sight is restored or someone has a new smile or can eat without pain. Additionally, to hear someone say, ‘I’ve never had a doctor just sit and listen to me!’ It is so much more fun to practice medicine in a situation that doesn’t involve excessive paperwork or regulations, just the doctor-patient relationship.
– Dr. Gregory Dunham, President & Medical Director, CURA Brazil, ('83) |
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In 2007, Dr. Gregory Dunham, Class of 1983, was challenged to take his faith beyond borders and into the communities of São Paolo, Brazil. Over the next two years, he developed CURA Brazil, a nonprofit that would provide services to people without access to basic medical care. During CURA’s very first outreach in 2009, a total of 745 patients were seen.
Despite the challenges of coordinating efforts across two continents and finding funding for equipment, CURA is now celebrating its 10th anniversary. Currently, CURA serves villages in Itu & Vila Progresso, providing year-round dentistry and ENT services through local Brazilian volunteers, and a one-week annual campaign with volunteers from around the world. Specialties typically include obstetrics, gynecology, cardiology, dentistry, optometry, ophthalmology (with pterygia removal), chiropractics, ultrasonography, ENT, pediatrics, physical therapy, nutrition, and counseling.
Nonmedical members of the team meet the other needs of patients by improving the overall health of the community. They repair roofs, kitchens, bathrooms, sewers, and install doors and windows. In addition, CURA also holds health education, yoga, and Bible classes.
Since their inception, CURA Brazil has seen over 7,207 patients and continues to grow and expand their services. Fellow UT Southwestern alumni can volunteer their time and talents as well.
For more information visit their website or Facebook page.
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An eventful season
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| Reunion attendees leave campus with renewed pride in their medical school |
The Classes of 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, and 2008 returned to campus September 20-22 for a jam-packed reunion weekend. Alums got a glimpse into current campus innovations and what to expect from UTSW in the near future.
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| Houston area graduates gather to celebrate their alma mater's 75th anniversary |
Alumni assembled at the beautiful Briar Club in Houston to network and reconnect with one another. Attendees commemorated the first and next 75 years of UTSW with special presentations from Angela Peterman Mihalic, M.D. and Marc Nivet, ED.D., MBA.
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| Current medical students mix and mingle with physicians in private practice |
| This October, medical students who were learning about the various specialty options within medicine had the opportunity to attend brunch with alumni who are in private practice and in various disciplines.
Mentoring Opportunities
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| Students take a break from studying human anatomy to poke around the insides of pumpkins |
Taking place outside of the Bryan Williams, M.D. Student Center, the competition yielded a range of carving styles--from traditional jack-o-lanterns to detailed medical "illustrations."
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| Alumni in Austin for The AAMC Annual Meeting and those local to the capital city convene |
| Graduates from around the country who were gathered for the Association of American Medical Colleges Annual Meeting took a moment to meet fellow alumni, visit with old friends, and swap thoughts from the conference.
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| Class of 2022 is joined by family and friends as they receive their white coats |
First held at UTSW Medical Center in 1997, the White Coat Ceremony emphasizes the importance of the passage from pre-clinical studies to becoming a proficient physician who is caring and compassionate.
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| Alumni just like you help to make a difference every day. |
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| Did you know? |
Medical School alumni are welcome to attend Grand Rounds. See the website for a listing of upcoming events and CME opportunities.
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You can connect with other UTSW alumni in your city and beyond by accessing the online alumni directory.
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You can request transcripts, reorder a lost or damaged diploma, or have your UTSW Medical Center enrollment or degree verified.
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You can make a huge impact on a medical student's life and career. Learn about alumni/student mentorship programs.
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| You can ensure UTSW remains a place of great achievement and opportunity. |
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By making a gift now, you can take advantage of the 75th Anniversary Alumni Annual Fund Challenge.
Every class with at least 75 percent participation in the Alumni Annual Fund will have their contributions pooled to establish a dedicated scholarship fund bearing the name of their class year. UT Southwestern will match funds of up to $75,000 to be distributed among all of the newly created class scholarships.
Annual gifts from alumni help support the superb training and outstanding student experiences that are the hallmarks of UT Southwestern. Areas of support include scholarship programs, student activities, and the Academic Colleges.
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Have an idea for a story? Have exciting news you'd like to share?
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| Save the dates for Reunion events in fall of 2019 |
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50th Reunion Dinner for the Medical School Class of 1969
Registration opens this summer. Watch your mailbox and email for updates.
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Medical School Alumni Reunion for the Classes of 2009, 1999, 1994, 1989, 1984, 1979, 1974, and 1969
Registration opens this summer. Watch your email for updates. |
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Reunion Lunch for the Platinum Classes (1944-1968)
Watch your mailbox for your invitation. |
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Last Word: We encourage you to follow the alumni Facebook page to stay in the know about upcoming events and to (re)connect with former friends, classmates, or colleagues.
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