CommencementRecognition Ceremony

2014 CommencementRecognition Ceremony

2016

Washington University

in St. Louis

School of Medicine

May 20, 2016

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Prelude ...................................................................The Four Humours String Quartet

Academic Processional ........................................... John Ford Highland Bagpipe Band

Welcome .................................................................David H. Perlmutter, M.D.Executive Vice Chancellor forMedical Affairs and Dean

Address ...................................................................Thomas F. Hornbein, MD, ’56 What’s a Metaphfor? .....................................................Clinical Professor Emeritus ......................................................................................................and Former Chair, Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine Professor Emeritus, Physiology and Biophysics University of Washington School of Medicine

The Senior “Teacher of the Year” Awards ............Francis Deng, M.D.Class of 2016

Preclinical Teacher of the Year — ............................... Erika C. Crouch, M.D., Ph.D. Professor of Pathology and Immunology

Sydney S. Pearl, M.D., ‘32 Clinical Teacher of the Year — ............................. Tammy S. Sonn, M.D. ....................................................................................................... Associate Professor of....................................................................................................... Obstetrics and Gynecology

Steven C. Cheng, M.D.ViolinAssociate Professor of Medicine

Jonathan B. LinViolinWUMS (MSTP)

Emily E. CaesarViolaResearch Technician – Dept. of Neurology

Adam N. LetvinCelloWUMS (MD)

The Dean’s Remarks ..............................................David H. Perlmutter, M.D.

The Chancellor’s Remarks ....................................Mark S. Wrighton, Ph.D.Chancellor

Hooding of the Class of 2016 .................................David H. Perlmutter, M.D.

Class President’s Message ......................................Anand Mohapatra, M.D.President, Class of 2016

Administration of the Declarationof Geneva (Modified) ............................................Alison J. Whelan, M.D., FACP

Senior Associate Dean for Education

Presentation of Diplomas,Awards and Prizes ..................................................Lisa M. Moscoso, M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Student Affairs

David H. Perlmutter, M.D.

Michael M. Awad, M.D., Ph.D.Associate Dean forMedical Student Education

Tom Evola Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs and Registrar

Recessional ............................................................. Jeremiah Clarke “Trumpet Voluntary”

Washington University Medical Center Alumni Association Reception ..............................Atrium

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Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy Degrees

Daniel Saul BrennerEmergency Medicine Johns Hopkins HospitalBaltimore, MD

Yee-Shiuan ChenInternal Medicine Barnes-Jewish HospitalSt. Louis, MO

Christopher Browning ColeInternal Medicine Johns Hopkins HospitalBaltimore, MD

Matthew James CrispInternal Medicine Barnes-Jewish HospitalSt. Louis, MO

Ryan Brent DayInternal Medicine Barnes-Jewish HospitalSt. Louis, MO

Leslie Abigail FogelPediatrics St. Louis Children’s HospitalSt. Louis, MO

Josiah Kenneth GerdtsNeurology University of California, San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA

Sarah Elizabeth GreenePediatrics St. Louis Children’s HospitalSt. Louis, MO

Gary Francis HammenAnesthesiology Barnes-Jewish HospitalSt. Louis, MO

Emily Hunt OlfsonPsychiatry-Combined Adult/Child Yale-New Haven HospitalNew Haven, CT

Adam Cory SearlemanInternal Medicine-Preliminary Barnes-Jewish HospitalSt. Louis, MORadiology-Diagnostic/Research University of California, San DiegoSan Diego, CA

Marc Samuel ShermanInternal Medicine Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MA

Lulu SunPathology Barnes-Jewish HospitalSt. Louis, MO

Michel Muzi SunInternal Medicine-Preliminary Loma Linda University Medical CenterLoma Linda, CAOphthalmology University of California, Los Angeles/EyeSTARLos Angeles, CA

Teerawit SupakorndejInternal Medicine-Preliminary Barnes-Jewish HospitalSt. Louis, MODermatology University of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

Jane Wadsworth SymingtonPediatrics University of California, San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA

Maria Chom TrissalPediatrics Children’s Hospital-BostonBoston, MA

Shaw-Wei David TsenPost-doctoral positionWashington UniversitySt Louis, MO

Mark Alan ZaydmanPathology-Clinical Barnes-Jewish HospitalSt. Louis, MO

Doctor of Medicine and Master of Arts Degrees

Tonya Wei AnOrthopaedic Surgery Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterLos Angeles, CA

Doctor of Medicine and Master of Population Health Sciences Degrees

Natalia Brito RiveraInternal Medicine Barnes-Jewish HospitalSt. Louis, MO

Scott Michael DouglasInternal Medicine-Preliminary Meharry/Metro General HospitalNashville, TN

Daniel Scott FengInternal Medicine Oregon Health & Science UniversityPortland, OR

Sophia Mengting LiInternal Medicine Oregon Health & Science UniversityPortland, OR

Shawgi Abbas SilverPsychiatry Barnes-Jewish HospitalSt. Louis, MO

Doctor of Medicine Degree

Torgom AbraamyanOrthopaedic Surgery Oregon Health & Science UniversityPortland, OR

Aouod Quang AgenorOrthopaedic Surgery University of TorontoToronto, ON Canada

Ji Won AhnTransitional Hurley Medical CenterFlint, MIDermatology University of Michigan HospitalsAnn Arbor, MI

Lawrence Nathaniel Philip BenjaminInternal Medicine Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MA

Allison Marie BlonskiPediatrics Medical College of WisconsinMilwaukee, WI

Brian Andrew BouchardFamily Medicine Christ Hospital University of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

Monique Wietske BruinsmaInternal Medicine Barnes-Jewish HospitalSt. Louis, MO

Alice CaiNeurology University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA

Raymond Edward ChenOrthopaedic Surgery University of Rochester/Strong MemorialRochester, NY

Simon Boyi ChenPathology Stanford University ProgramsStanford, CA

Tiffany Lillian ChengEmergency Medicine University of California, San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA

Alicia Esmeralda ChionchioInternal Medicine Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of MedicineGreat Neck, NY

Chris Alison ChouNeurology Barnes-Jewish HospitalSt. Louis, MO

Cheryl Shuay-Ru ChuInternal Medicine-Preliminary University of RochesterRochester, NY

Doctor of Medicine and Master of Science inClinical Investigation Degrees

Yulong ChenSurgery-Preliminary Rush University Medical CenterChicago, ILAnesthesiology Rush University Medical CenterChicago, IL

George Olen DennyInternal Medicine-Preliminary St. Mary’s Health CenterSt. Louis, MODermatology Johns Hopkins HospitalBaltimore, MD

Emily Elaine ConnorOrthopaedic Surgery University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsIowa City, IA

Francis DengInternal Medicine-Preliminary Brigham & Women’s HospitalBoston, MARadiology-Diagnostic Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MA

Caroline Rose FischerInternal Medicine-Preliminary Barnes-Jewish HospitalSt. Louis, MODermatology Barnes-Jewish HospitalSt. Louis, MO

Brianna Rachel FramOrthopaedic Surgery Thomas Jefferson UniversityPhiladelphia, PA

Ann Catherine FrisseObstetrics and Gynecology Montefiore Medical Center/EinsteinBronx, NY

Ashley Miranda GefenPediatrics New York UniversityNew York, NY

Paul Edward GeorgePediatrics/Global Health Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX

Jeffrey Alan GlucksteinInternal Medicine-Preliminary Brigham & Women’s HospitalBoston, MANeurology Brigham & Women’s HospitalBoston, MA

Daniel Seth GreensteinEmergency Medicine Barnes-Jewish HospitalSt. Louis, MO

Andrew Paul GrovesPediatrics Children’s Hospital-BostonBoston, MA

Ari Roy HuverserianAnesthesiology University of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

Celina Rose JacobiPsychiatry Barnes-Jewish HospitalSt. Louis, MO

Bayan Thomas JalalizadehPsychiatry University of Texas, SouthwesternDallas, TX

Rohan Ariel JalalizadehInternal Medicine-Preliminary St. Louis UniversitySt. Louis, MOOphthalmology University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI

Neel Shailendra JoshiGeneral Surgery University of ConnecticutFarmington, CT

Johanna Rose KaufmanPediatrics-Primary Children’s National Medical CenterWashington, DC

Brent Alexander KnightSurgery-Preliminary Oregon Health & Science UniversityPortland, ORUrology Oregon Health & Science UniversityPortland, OR

Gopal Ram LalchandaniOrthopaedic Surgery University of California, San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA

Katherin Eliza LeckieVascular Surgery Indiana UniversityIndianapolis, IN

Audrey Alexandra LeeInternal Medicine University of ArizonaPhoenix, AZ

Kenneth Michael LinOrthopaedic Surgery Hospital For Special SurgeryNew York, NY

Lisa Shisi MaAnesthesiology New York Presbyterian HospitalNew York, NY

Lauren Therese Josiah MartinObstetrics and Gynecology Case Western University HospitalsCleveland, OH

Cherise MeyersonPathology University of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

Jaspur Jiwon MinInternal Medicine Barnes-Jewish HospitalSt. Louis, MO

Anand MohapatraSurgery-Preliminary University of PittsburghPittsburgh, PAUrology University of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

Sergio Luis MolinaEmergency Medicine Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX

Kelsey Ann Childs MoonInternal Medicine-Primary Barnes-Jewish HospitalSt. Louis, MO

Marie Theresa MorrisOrthopaedic Surgery Barnes-Jewish HospitalSt. Louis, MO

Lindsey Elizabeth MosesOtolaryngology New York UniversityNew York, NY

Katherine Carol Altheide OttGeneral Surgery Northwestern McGaw/NMH/VAChicago, IL

Andrew Scott PerryInternal Medicine Barnes-Jewish HospitalSt. Louis, MO

Owen QiTransitional Mercy Hospital St. LouisSt. Louis, MOOphthalmology Washington UniversitySt. Louis, MO

David Augustus QuallsInternal Medicine Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MA

Aaron Jacob RussellInternal Medicine-Preliminary Santa Barbara Cottage HospitalSanta Barbara, CADermatology Barnes-Jewish HospitalSt. Louis, MO

Gina Nicole SacksPlastic Surgery (Integrated) University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI

Paul Joseph Scheel IIIInternal Medicine Johns Hopkins HospitalBaltimore, MD

Sam Qiancheng SunInternal Medicine-Preliminary University of ColoradoAurora, CORadiation-Oncology Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX

Erin Colleen SworObstetrics and Gynecology University of California, San DiegoSan Diego, CA

Ariel Star ThomasObstetrics and Gynecology Tulane UniversityNew Orleans, LA

Punit Akshaya VachharajaniInternal Medicine Northwestern McGaw/NMH/VAChicago, IL

Sravya Padmaja VajapeyOrthopaedic Surgery Ohio State UniversityColumbus, OH

Ross Robert VyhmeisterInternal Medicine Barnes-Jewish HospitalSt. Louis, MO

Pengcheng WangOrthopaedic Surgery University of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

Jonathan Randolph WeeseSurgery-Preliminary Barnes-Jewish HospitalSt. Louis, MOUrology Barnes-Jewish HospitalSt. Louis, MO

Jacob Samuel WittTransitional Aurora St. Luke’s Medical CenterMilwaukee, WIRadiation-Oncology University of Wisconsin Hospital and ClinicsMadison, WI

Wen Zhu XuInternal Medicine-Preliminary Barnes-Jewish HospitalSt. Louis, MOAnesthesiology University of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

Johnny ZhaoTransitional Santa Clara Valley Medical CenterSan Jose, CADermatology Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX

Daisy ZhouPediatrics St. Louis Children’s HospitalSt. Louis, MO

Tina Tianyi ZhuInternal Medicine Barnes-Jewish HospitalSt. Louis, MO

Ema ZubovicPlastic Surgery (Integrated) Barnes-Jewish HospitalSt. Louis, MO

Degrees noted are scheduled to be conferred in 2016 or have been conferred since the May 2015 Commencement.

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Recognizing Outstanding Accomplishments

Alpha Omega Alpha Book PrizeAwarded to a member of the graduating class who has performed outstandingly for the entire course of medical study.

Jeffrey Alan Gluckstein

American Academy of Neurology Medical Student Prize for Excellence in NeurologyAwarded for excellence in clinical neurology, outstanding scientific achievement and clinical acumen in neurology or neuroscience, and personal integrity, compassion and leadership.

Jeffrey Alan Gluckstein

American College of Physicians Michael M. Karl, M.D. Book Award Presented annually to a member of the graduating class committed to a career in internal medicine, in recognition of highest achievement in the field of internal medicine.

Ryan Brent Day

American Medical Women’s Association Glasgow-Rubin Citation for Academic AchievementPresented to women medical students graduating in the top ten percent of their class.

Caroline Rose Fischer Brianna Rachel Fram Celina Rose Jacobi Johanna Rose Kaufman Katherin Eliza Leckie Cherise Meyerson Gina Nicole Sacks Ema Zubovic

The Alexander Berg PrizeAwarded to the student presenting the best results in research in molecular microbiology.

Sarah Elizabeth Greene Jane Wadsworth Symington

The James and Philip Brasington Memorial PrizeAwarded to a medical school student who has demonstrated excellent preclinical and clinical academic performance in psychiatry and who has the potential to make significant contributions to the field.

Celina Rose Jacobi

Jacques J. Bronfenbrenner AwardProvided by Dr. Bronfenbrenner’s students in memory of his inspiration as a teacher and a scientist, and awarded to a member of the graduating class who, as judged by theDepartment of Internal Medicine, has done the most outstanding work in infectious diseases or related fields.

Punit Akshaya Vachharajani

Dr. Richard S. Brookings Medical School PrizeProvided through a bequest of Robert S. Brookings to recognize meritorious research in medical school. The Committee on Fellowships and Awards selects this recipient.

Francis Deng

Dr. Harvey Butcher Prize in Surgery Awarded annually in memory of Dr. Harvey Butcher to a member of the graduating class who, as judged by the Department of Surgery, shows the greatest promise for general surgery.

Katherine Carol Altheide Ott

Robert Carter Medical School Award Provided for medical students through a bequest from Robert S. Brookings for meritorious performance and research in medical school. The Committee on Fellowships and Awards selects this recipient.

Sam Qiancheng Sun

Elisabeth L. Demonchaux Prize in PediatricsEstablished in 1985, the prize is awarded annually to a graduating student who has done outstanding work in pediatrics.

Paul Edward George

Dr. William Ellis AwardEstablished in 1990 by Dr. Ellis and awarded to a senior student in recognition of meritorious research in ophthalmology.

Michel Muzi Sun

The Endocrine Society Medical Student Achievement AwardRecognizing a graduating medical student who has shown special achievement and interest in the general field of endocrinology.

Sophia Mengting Li

The Family Health Foundation of Missouri Scholarship AwardAwarded to the top graduating medical student entering the specialty of family medicine.

Brian Andrew Bouchard

George F. Gill Prize in Pediatrics Awarded to a member of the graduating class who has demonstrated superior scholarship in pediatrics.

Jane Wadsworth Symington

Alfred Goldman Book Prize in Diseases of the ChestCreated in 1972 as an annual award to be given to a student selected by the faculty for outstanding clinical work or research in diseases of the chest or pulmonary physiology.

Lawrence Nathaniel Philip Benjamin

Max and Evelyn Grand Prize Established in 1985 by Dr. M. Gilbert Grand, the prize is awarded annually to a member of the graduating class for excellence in ophthalmic research or clinical ophthalmology.

Owen Qi

R. R. Hannas Award for Excellence in Emergency MedicineOffered annually by the Missouri Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians for exceptional performance in emergency medicine.

Daniel Seth Greenstein

Peter Halstead Hudgens AwardEstablished by Dr. Richard W. Hudgens in memory of his son, this award recognizes a graduating student for excellence in research and clinical psychiatry.

Emily Hunt Olfson

Dr. John Esben Kirk Scholastic AwardEstablished in 1975 and awarded to a graduating student of high scholastic standing.

Cherise Meyerson

The Rosalind Kornfeld Student Leadership AwardPresented to a woman in the graduating class who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in service to or advancement of women in the community. The Academic Women’s Network selects the recipient.

Lauren Therese Josiah Martin

I. Wallace Leibner AwardEstablished in 1988 in memory of Dr. Leibner, the award is given to the member of the graduating class who has not only demonstrated excellence in diagnosis and therapeutics, but also an understanding of human nature and needs, and an active nurturing of both patient and family.

Paul Joseph Scheel III

Edward Massie Prize for Excellence in CardiologyAwarded to the member of the graduating class who, as judged by the Division of Cardiovascular Disease in the Department of Internal Medicine, has done the most outstanding clinical or basic research work in the field of cardiovascular disease.

Andrew Scott Perry

Medical Fund Society Prize in MedicineOne prize awarded annually to a graduating student who has excelled in the study of internal medicine.

Daniel Scott Feng

Merck Academic Excellence Awards Given annually to three graduating medical students for scholastic achievement in medical studies.

George Olen Denny Jonathan Randolph Weese Johnny Zhao

Missouri State Medical Association AwardPresented annually to honor School of Medicine graduates for outstanding achievement in the study of medicine.

Brianna Rachel Fram Johanna Rose Kaufman

Dr. Philip Rosenblatt Award in PathologyGiven to a senior medical student for distinguished performance during an elective in pathology or laboratory medicine.

Cherise Meyerson

St. Louis Pediatric Society Senior PrizePresented to the senior student showing the greatest promise in clinical pediatrics.

Johanna Rose Kaufman

John R. Smith Memorial Fund AwardCreated in 1982 and awarded to a medical student who has done meritorious clinical and/or research work in the Division of Cardiovascular Disease within the Department of Internal Medicine.

Natalia Brito Rivera

Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Excellence in Emergency Medicine AwardBased on demonstrated excellence in the specialty of emergency medicine, it is awarded to a senior medical student at Commencement.

Daniel Saul Brenner

Samuel D. Soule Award in Obstetrics and GynecologyPresented to a member of the fourth-year class for meritorious achievement in either basic or clinical investigation in obstetrics and gynecology.

Ann Catherine Frisse

Washington University Internal Medicine Club Research Award Awarded to the member of the graduating class who has done the most significant research in any area of internal medicine.

Matthew James Crisp

The Park J. White, M.D. PrizeCreated in 1992 to honor the centennial of the birth of Dr. White, a distinguished pediatrician, social activist and pioneer teacher of medical ethics. In 1927, he introduced the first course on medical ethics to students. This was reintroduced into the medical curriculum after a long hiatus in 1990 through the Humanities Program. The prize is awarded to a student who demonstrated their dedication and commitment to the importance of the Humanities in medical education throughout the course of medical school.

Brian Andrew Bouchard

Hugh M. Wilson Award in Radiology Given annually to a graduating medical student in recognition of outstanding work in radiology-related subjects, either clinical or basic science.

Francis Deng

The Wynder Prize for Preventive MedicineAn annual prize established in 1994 and awarded to senior medical students who have done the best research in preventive medicine.

Paul Edward George

James Henry Yalem Prize in DermatologyEstablished by Charles Yalem in memory of his son and awarded annually to a member of the fourth-year class for outstanding work in dermatology.

George Olen Denny

Alpha Omega Alpha

Gold Humanism Honor Society

Matthew James CrispFrancis DengGeorge Olen DennyCaroline Rose FischerBrianna Rachel FramPaul Edward GeorgeJeffrey Alan GlucksteinDaniel Seth GreensteinCelina Rose Jacobi

Johanna Rose KaufmanGopal Ram LalchandaniKatherin Eliza LeckieCherise MeyersonGina Nicole SacksPaul Joseph Scheel IIIJonathan Randolph WeeseJohnny ZhaoEma Zubovic

Lawrence Nathaniel Philip BenjaminBrian Andrew BouchardFrancis DengAnn Catherine FrisseJeffrey Alan GlucksteinCelina Rose Jacobi

Gopal Ram LalchandaniLauren Therese Josiah MartinLindsey Elizabeth MosesErin Colleen SworEma Zubovic

The Declaration of Geneva (Modified)

At the time of being admitted as a member of the medical profession:I solemnly pledge myself to consecrate my life to the service of humanity;I will give to my teachers the respect and gratitude which is their due;I will practice my profession with conscience and dignity;The health of my patient will be my first consideration;I will respect the secrets which are confided in me;I will maintain, by all the means in my power, the honor and the noble traditions of the medical profession;I will not permit consideration of religion, nationality, race, party politics or social standing to intervene between my duty and my patient;I will maintain the utmost respect for human life, even under threat;I will not use my medical knowledge contrary to the laws of humanity;I make these promises solemnly, freely, and upon my honor.