COM Outlook - Summer 2015

6 Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine 7 A. Alvin Greber, D.O., Cardiology Award Presented to the student demonstrating outstanding aptitude academically with recognized clinical application of knowledge in patients with cardiovascular disease Recipient: Simon Astor, D.O. Presenter: Samuel Snyder, D.O. Research Award Osteopathic Medicine Presented to a member of the graduating class who performed student research at a level worthy of recognition among peers and faculty members Recipient: Nicholas Garrett, D.O. Presenter: Leonard Levy, D.P.M., M.P.H. Morton and Mary Smith Achievement Award Presented to the student exhibiting the highest quality of service and leadership, combined with scholarship, integrity, and personal worth Recipient: Elyse Julian, D.O. Presenter: Elaine Wallace, D.O., M.S., M.S., M.S. Alumni Association Award Presented to the student who, by his or her leadership, has done the most to maintain the cohesiveness, unity, and esprit de corps within his or her class for all four years. Recipient: Kevin Donohue, D.O. Presenter: Howard Neer, D.O. Rose Community Service Award Presented to the student who demonstrated sincere interest in community service or community projects Recipient: Andrea Palestro, D.O. Presenter: Steven Zucker, D.M.D., M.Ed. Clinical Service Award Presented to the student judged to be outstanding in clinical service Recipient: Andrea Palestro, D.O. Presenter: Doris Newman, D.O. Donna Jones Moritsugu Award Presented to the spouse of a graduating student who best exemplifies the role of a professional’s partner in being an individual in his or her own right while being supportive of mate, family, and the osteopathic profession Recipient: Jessica Mahon Presenter: Marti Echols, Ph.D., M.Ed. Dean’s Government and Public Policy Award Presented to that member of the graduating class who has shown unique interest in developing an understanding of governmental and public health care policies Recipient: Diondra Burney, D.O. Presenter: James Howell, M.D., M.P.H. Dean’s Organizational Award Presented to the senior who demonstrated organizational skills and leadership and received recognition from his or her peers during a productive academic career Recipient: Elyse Julian, D.O. Presenter: Margaret Wilkinson, Ph.D., M.A. Dean’s Community Award Awarded to that member of the graduating class who, by personal and professional conduct, and by contributions to the student affairs and to the general program of NSU-COM, has been deemed worthy of special recognition Recipient: Pinal Chokshi, D.O. Presenter: Debbi Cohn Steinkohl, M.H.S.A. Matthew A. Terry, D.O., Memorial Award Presented to the student chosen by his or her peers as the exemplary osteopathic medical student Recipient: Pinal Chokshi, D.O. Presenter: Mark Sandhouse, D.O., M.S. Public Health Student Service Award Presented to the Master of Public Health student who demonstrated commitment to community service Recipient: Anna Johnson, M.P.H. Presenter: Elliot M. Sklar, Ph.D., M.S. Master of Public Health Research Award Presented to the student who demonstrated an effort to contribute to new knowledge in public health through research Recipient: Summer Chavez, M.P.H. Presenter: Cyril Blavo, D.O., M.S., M.P.H., T.M. Judy Morris, M.D. Endowed Memorial Fund Presented to an NSU-COM student or an NSU-COM graduate who is currently enrolled in the NSU-COM M.P.H. program, has shown high academic achievement, and demonstrates financial need Recipient: Samantha Deming-Berr, D.O., M.P.H. Presenter: Cyril Blavo, D.O., M.S., M.P.H., T.M. Public Health Interprofessional Leadership Program Presented to the students who represent exceptional leadership and dedication to collaborative learning through research of interprofessional concepts and the practice of team-based care Recipients (from left): Miguel Villacorta, D.O., M.P.H.; Brittany Gray D.O., M.P.H.; Samantha Deming-Berr, D.O., M.P.H.; and Weber Wu, D.O., M.P.H. , Presenter (center): Phyllis Filker, D.M.D., M.P.H. Graduation 2015: Awards of Excellence