Notes of Appreciation
Every contribution alumni make, whether providing a meal or housing for a medical student, offering career advice or a shadowing opportunity, hosting an event, or donating to the Medical Alumni Annual Fund, has a lasting impact on the School of Medicine community. Below are expressions of appreciation from medical students for support they have received from alumni.
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Victoria Qian
Event: Shadowing
Event Year: 2021
Thank you Dr. Potts for an amazing first time shadowing dermatology! I learned a lot already on my first day, and thought it was really interesting how cross-disciplinary dermatology can be. It was very cool seeing you consult with an opthalmologist and reminded me of how comprehensive medicine is. It definitely gave me more motivation to keep learning and doing well in school so I can understand
Thank you Dr. Potts for an amazing first time shadowing dermatology! I learned a lot already on my first day, and thought it
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Kia Sweeney
Event: Other
Event Year: 2021
Thank you Dr. Topher Jentoft for taking time out of your day to share your Family Medicine career experiences with us. I am amazed at all that you have been able to do with your medical career. Thank you for providing insight into the specific steps that one can take if there are interested in rural medicine and all of the amazing opportunities available to serve communities such as the Native Ame
Thank you Dr. Topher Jentoft for taking time out of your day to share your Family Medicine career experiences with us. I am a
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Madison Mervis
Event: Other
Event Year: 2021
A huge thank you to Dr. Aaron Garrison for participating in One-on-One Virtual Mentoring and graciously offering to provide mentorship throughout my next several years in medical school. It is wonderful to know that I have a successful doctor in my corner to provide me with advice and connections as I figure out what I am looking for in a career. I look forward to our future meetings and appreciat
A huge thank you to Dr. Aaron Garrison for participating in One-on-One Virtual Mentoring and graciously offering to provide m
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Ann-Cathrin Guertler
Event: Other
Event Year: 2021
I spoke with Dr. Jennifer Kuzel on 4/5/21 about her career as an OBGYN. I really enjoyed my conversation with her! She was easy to talk to and open about her experiences as an OBGYN. I enjoyed learning about how she balances work with family, her favorite and least favorite components of her field, and about the many options there are for further specialization. I appreciate her time and insights!
I spoke with Dr. Jennifer Kuzel on 4/5/21 about her career as an OBGYN. I really enjoyed my conversation with her! She was ea
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Ann-Cathrin Guertler
Event: Other
Event Year: 2021
I met with Dr. Kingzett today to discuss IM and I enjoyed our conversation a lot! She talked about her path to IM and about the different residencies within primary care. I enjoyed our conversation and learned a lot!
I met with Dr. Kingzett today to discuss IM and I enjoyed our conversation a lot! She talked about her path to IM and about t
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Logan Nguyen
Event: Medical Alumni Reunion
Event Year: 2021
Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy day to share your experience in medicine! As new medical students we are always looking for more guidance and knowledge from those such as yourself. Your answers were very helpful to me (as I am considering FM and rural medicine) and I will consider them seriously in my career.
Thank you again,
Logan Nguyen
Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy day to share your experience in medicine! As new medical students we a
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Ann-Cathrin Guertler
Event: Other
Event Year: 2021
I met with Dr. Regina Wang today and it was very insightful! We discussed my interest in Family Medicine, what she does day-to-day as a Family Physician, and how variable the field can be depending on location. She was very kind and helpful!
I met with Dr. Regina Wang today and it was very insightful! We discussed my interest in Family Medicine, what she does day-t
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Jack McConnell
Event: Medical Specialty Webinar
Event Year: 2021
I would like to thank Dr. Lobna Fakih and Dr. Gerald Katzman for giving their talk on the pediatric specialty. Their insight into what makes a good pediatrician and how to succeed in the field really got me interested in learning more. I am very appreciative of them taking the time to talk to us!
I would like to thank Dr. Lobna Fakih and Dr. Gerald Katzman for giving their talk on the pediatric specialty. Their insight
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Madeline
Event: Medical Specialty Webinar
Event Year: 2021
Dear Dr. Fakih and Dr. Katzman,
Thank you for taking the time to speak with us at the Pediatric Speciality Webinar. I really appreciated hearing about the different aspects of both of your careers and how to best interact with pediatric patients. This session was inspiring and has made me even more motivated to pursue a career in pediatrics. Thank you very much for all of your advice.
Best
Dear Dr. Fakih and Dr. Katzman,
Thank you for taking the time to speak with us at the Pediatric Speciality Webinar. I rea
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Melissa Ly
Event: Shadowing
Event Year: 2021
Shadowing Dr. Osman at the University Pain Clinic was a fantastic experience. He was kind, friendly, and very approachable. He let me shadow him and the fellow up close during nerve block procedures and took the time to explain things to me. I didn't feel like I was just a fly on the wall, like a lot of other shadowing experiences. Not only was Dr. Osman kind enough to allow me to shadow him d
Shadowing Dr. Osman at the University Pain Clinic was a fantastic experience. He was kind, friendly, and very approachable. H
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Dan Jian
Event: Medical Specialty Webinar
Event Year: 2021
Thank you so much Dr. K for coming and speaking to us regarding Emergency Medicine. It was a very informative and engaging talk! Your presentation did a great job not only highlighting all the great things about EM but also delineated the downsides and took an unbiased approach in discussing the specialty. Thank you!
Thank you so much Dr. K for coming and speaking to us regarding Emergency Medicine. It was a very informative and engaging ta
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Victoria Qian
Event: Medical Specialty Webinar
Event Year: 2021
Thank Dr. Potts and Dr. Daveluy for such an informative session about dermatology as a specialty! As a first year medical student, I've heard a lot of intimidating things about entering the field of dermatology, but you've reaffirmed that this is what I want to do, and that as long as I'm committed, it is an achievable goal. Both of you were extremely friendly and approachable, and I f
Thank Dr. Potts and Dr. Daveluy for such an informative session about dermatology as a specialty! As a first year medical stu
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Dipen Kumar
Event: Other
Event Year: 2020
I wanted to thank Dr. Piero Simone for taking the time to do a Virtual One-on-One Meeting with me to talk about my future potential career in Ophthalmology. I was extremely grateful for the advice he gave me towards Ophthalmology such as, tips for M3, his experience as part of the admissions for an ophthalmology residency and how to use best use this time for Ophthalmology. Overall, I am grateful
I wanted to thank Dr. Piero Simone for taking the time to do a Virtual One-on-One Meeting with me to talk about my future pot
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Hannah Lowe
Event: Other
Event Year: 2020
I would like to personally think Dr. Mary Jacob for hosting an emergency medicine webinar. It was incredibly helpful in understanding the day to day expectations, struggles, and duties of an EM doctor. I appreciated how informal and honest she was, and I thoroughly enjoyed the webinar. Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to give back to us!
I would like to personally think Dr. Mary Jacob for hosting an emergency medicine webinar. It was incredibly helpful in under
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Zachary Dimovski
Event: Other
Event Year: 2020
I had the pleasure of speaking with Nikita Desai as part of the M3/M4 mentoring. She was very helpful and was enthusiastic about passing some advice. We spoke about different internal medicine residencies, how best to match into one, and some general advice for M3 and M4.
I had the pleasure of speaking with Nikita Desai as part of the M3/M4 mentoring. She was very helpful and was enthusiastic ab
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Emily Lau
Event: Other
Event Year: 2020
Through the alumni association, I was able to attend an emergency medicine group mentoring session with Andy Wilson who was a Wayne grad c/o 1971. Dr. Wilson was incredibly warm and welcoming, but also straight to the point with the pros, cons and concrete advice for us regarding the field of EM. He told incredible stories with passion that is hard to come by. I was inspired to see someone who was
Through the alumni association, I was able to attend an emergency medicine group mentoring session with Andy Wilson who was a
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Emily Lau
Event: Other
Event Year: 2020
Through the alumni association, I was able to have a one to one mentoring session with Dr. Brandon King, who is now an orthopedic surgeon on the west side of the state specializing in foot and ankle. Dr. King offered incredible pieces of advice that were specific, concrete and made even more thrilled to enter the field of orthopedic surgery. His attitude toward hard work, making connections and ke
Through the alumni association, I was able to have a one to one mentoring session with Dr. Brandon King, who is now an orthop
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May Chammaa
Event: Other
Event Year: 2020
An an M3, meeting with an M4 was very helpful, especially to ask questions about a specialty I'm very interested in. The M4 I met with was helpful and I appreciated their time as well as the Alumni office for having this program for students.
An an M3, meeting with an M4 was very helpful, especially to ask questions about a specialty I'm very interested in. The M4 I
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M. Hayden Guerra
Event: Other
Event Year: 2020
I want to express my great appreciation to Dr. Simone for meeting with me and mentoring me through the one-on-one virtual mentoring program. He gave me excellent advice on how to become a more competitive applicant for ophthalmology residency, and did a great job answering my questions about ophthalmology residency and post-residency life. Also, he was just a friendly and awesome person to talk to
I want to express my great appreciation to Dr. Simone for meeting with me and mentoring me through the one-on-one virtual men
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AJ
Event: Dinner with a Doc
Event Year: 2020
Thank you for taking the time to talk with us and share your perspective. It was good to hear insights we may not consider when choosing a specialty or even in residency. It was inspiring to hear about the specifics of your career and how rewarding your experience is now.
Thank you for taking the time to talk with us and share your perspective. It was good to hear insights we may not consider wh
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David Tran
Event: Other
Event Year: 2020
I set up a meeting with Dr. Piero Simone, and went in with nerves high and a little off-track with where I was heading career-wise. He pointed me in the right direction and with great confidence. I hope more people utilize the physician mentoring program, they are a great source of knowledge about the current field and also know the in and outs on how to succeed! Thank you.
I set up a meeting with Dr. Piero Simone, and went in with nerves high and a little off-track with where I was heading career
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Lewis Graham
Event: Other
Event Year: 2020
Office of Alumni Affairs, thank you for introducing me to Dr. Iyantta Howell through the Virtual Mentorship Program!
Dr. Howell, thank you for sharing the lessons and experiences you have gained throughout your academic career at the School of Medicine! I am so grateful to have established a working relationship with an alumna and healthcare provider in the area. I look forward to starting medi
Office of Alumni Affairs, thank you for introducing me to Dr. Iyantta Howell through the Virtual Mentorship Program!
Dr. H
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Rebecca Goldstein
Event: Other
Event Year: 2020
I had a great experience participating in the One-on-One Virtual Mentoring program with Dr. Regina Wang. She gave me a lot of insight into the field of Family Medicine, and was very helpful answering all of my questions about medical school and residency. Thank you to Dr. Wang for your time and advice, I truly appreciate it!
I had a great experience participating in the One-on-One Virtual Mentoring program with Dr. Regina Wang. She gave me a lot of
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Ahmad Baiyasi
Event: Other
Event Year: 2020
Dr. Pickett was very nice, open, and helpful. She gave genuine advice and was very responsive to my emails. I appreciated my time with her.
Dr. Pickett was very nice, open, and helpful. She gave genuine advice and was very responsive to my emails. I appreciated my
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Priya Kathuria
Event: Other
Event Year: 2020
I signed up for the M3/M4 E-mentoring program. My M4 was extremely helpful and gave great information on Internal Medicine as a specialty, what to expect with rotations, and general advice for the next two years. I really appreciated her insight as she is about to be done with medical school. This was a great opportunity to connect with someone new, and I am really glad that the alumni association
I signed up for the M3/M4 E-mentoring program. My M4 was extremely helpful and gave great information on Internal Medicine as
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Manvir Sandhu
Event: Other
Event Year: 2020
Dr. Pummill was a delight to speak with, and a physician to really look up to. I appreciated her candor and openness about life as a plastic surgeon, and she was so encouraging about considering it as a real option for myself. I was not sure about whether it was something I would be interested in-- I wanted to hear about what it was like since I have such little firsthand experience or knowledge o
Dr. Pummill was a delight to speak with, and a physician to really look up to. I appreciated her candor and openness about li
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Thomas Przybycien
Event: Other
Event Year: 2020
I would like to thank Dr. Kingzett for her time and patience in answering all our questions today at the internal medicine webinar. She was funny, charismatic and a pleasure to speak with.
I would like to thank Dr. Kingzett for her time and patience in answering all our questions today at the internal medicine we
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Vasiliki Kazdaglis
Event: Other
Event Year: 2020
I had an amazing M3/M4 mentoring experience with Shayla Patton. She was so helpful and answered all of my questions fully. I feel more confident going into 3rd year and I have a better understanding of how to accomplish my goals. Overall, it was a great experience!
I had an amazing M3/M4 mentoring experience with Shayla Patton. She was so helpful and answered all of my questions fully. I
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Sachin
Event: Other
Event Year: 2020
Engaging in the One-on-One Virtual Mentoring program has definitely been worthwhile. I have had the pleasure of meeting with Dr. Spence, who was very willing to share his breadth of experience in the clinical and business sides of medicine. As an undecided rising M3, he provided me with perspectives on the different paths I could follow. I am very exciting about catching up/receiving words of advi
Engaging in the One-on-One Virtual Mentoring program has definitely been worthwhile. I have had the pleasure of meeting with
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Ben Drumright
Event: HOST
Event Year: 2020
Thank you Paige and Ankit for a wonderful time in LA! It was especially generous of you to open your home to me while Paige was on call. You taking the time to go to a brewery and out to dinner with me was a gift. I also enjoyed watching jeopardy, playing uncharted, and bonding with the stuffed animals. You provided a great relaxing environment for me to land!
Thank you Paige and Ankit for a wonderful time in LA! It was especially generous of you to open your home to me while Paige w
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Rahul Gupta
Event: Medical Specialty Lunch
Event Year: 2020
Dr. Goyal is one of the best ambassadors of Wayne State that we have to offer. Her expertise in the field of ophthalmology along with her passion to put her students on the best possible path for their interests is commendable. I appreciate the Alumni Office setting up these specialty lunches as it really gives us a first step into what we should be looking forward to in the future.
Dr. Goyal is one of the best ambassadors of Wayne State that we have to offer. Her expertise in the field of ophthalmology al
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Tristan Lemon
Event: Other
Event Year: 2020
Matthew Gross,
Thank you again for taking the time to talk about internal medicine this week! It was very helpful to learn more about the specialty. I feel like I have a better foundation to continue learning about residency programs and the interview process. Best of luck with residency!
Best,
Tristan Lemon
Matthew Gross,
Thank you again for taking the time to talk about internal medicine this week! It was very helpful to lear
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Amanda Najor
Event: Other
Event Year: 2020
I want to thank Diana Kakos, an M4 who was accepted into an internal medicine (IM) residency program, for taking the time to speak with me and address my questions and concerns. She offered some valuable tips about studying for Step 1 since I am currently in step limbo due to COVID-19. She also gave me great advice regarding applications for residency, characteristics for a competitive IM candidat
I want to thank Diana Kakos, an M4 who was accepted into an internal medicine (IM) residency program, for taking the time to
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Amanda Najor
Event: Other
Event Year: 2020
I attended the Internal Medicine webinar that was hosted by Dr. Nabil Al-Kourainy, M.D. ’16 on May 6th. I want to thank Dr. Kourainy for taking the time to meet with us online and address our questions or concerns. Internal medicine is one of my top interests for residency and I found the webinar very informative. I am still deciding between choosing internal medicine and family medicine, but th
I attended the Internal Medicine webinar that was hosted by Dr. Nabil Al-Kourainy, M.D. ’16 on May 6th. I want to thank Dr.
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Perra Razoky
Event: Other
Event Year: 2020
Dr. Jon Robins was tremendous to speak to for the One on One virtual meeting. He was very insightful and the information he gave me was very useful to me. He answered all the questions and concerns I had about the field of radiology and gave me a vast overview of the field and how it has evolved over time. I plan to continue to communicate with him and would highly recommend him for anyone else th
Dr. Jon Robins was tremendous to speak to for the One on One virtual meeting. He was very insightful and the information he g
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Dominic Alessio-Bilowus
Event: Medical Specialty Lunch
Event Year: 2020
Thank you so much to the alumni physicians who presented at the medical specialty webinars! They were informative, helpful, provided a great chance to ask questions and helped us decide specialties but also feel more connected to our alumni body.
Thank you so much to the alumni physicians who presented at the medical specialty webinars! They were informative, helpful, p
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Colin Hartgerink
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2020
Thank you very much for sponsoring my white coat. It is such an honor to receive my first white coat and to begin this journey of a career in medicine. I am grateful for all the physicians who have gone ahead of me, inspiring me and encouraging me to pursue medicine. I am excited for the next four years of medical school and to serve as a physician throughout my career.
Thank you very much for sponsoring my white coat. It is such an honor to receive my first white coat and to begin this journe
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Pooja Polamarasetti
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2020
I wanted to take this moment to convey my immense gratitude to my WSUSOM alumni sponsor for my first white coat as a medical student. As a daughter of immigrants, I pride myself on my ability and passion for connecting with those from a wide variety of backgrounds and life experiences. I hope to use my training in this excellent urban institution to positively affect the lives of those in need all
I wanted to take this moment to convey my immense gratitude to my WSUSOM alumni sponsor for my first white coat as a medical
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Aditi Kappagantu
Event: Other
Event Year: 2020
Dear Dr. Robinson,
I appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedule to answer my questions about PM&R. As we discussed, students don't get much exposure to the field, so I really value your insights. I now have gained a new perspective on PM&R. Thank you for all of your advice!
Dear Dr. Robinson,
I appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedule to answer my questions about PM&R. As we dis
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Emily Liu
Event: Other
Event Year: 2020
Dr. Kim, thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to share with me wonderful insights and advice on navigating medical school and beyond. As a freshly minted medical student, I felt a little less overwhelmed after talking to you. Seeing how much fun you are having in your current career makes me even more excited to begin my medical journey! Thank you so much, and I am happy to have
Dr. Kim, thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to share with me wonderful insights and advice on navigating
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Krishna Majmundar
Event: Other
Event Year: 2020
I am so grateful for the opportunity I had to talk with Dr. Patri where we were able to discuss the field of anesthesiology. I enjoyed discussing his fellowship training in chronic pain, the work he does in his clinic, and how his role has been impacted by COVID-19. I look forward to keeping in touch with him and learning more about anesthesiology!
I am so grateful for the opportunity I had to talk with Dr. Patri where we were able to discuss the field of anesthesiology.
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Parul Gupta
Event: Medical Alumni Reunion
Event Year: 2020
Dr. Kingzett,
Thank you so much for your insight into IM. Discussing the various aspects of the specialty will truly play a big role in my decision. I also appreciated your explanation on the various specialties (fm, im, med peds). You were extremely funny and the advice you have will definitely continue to guide my decisions during the rest of my time in med school. Thank you!!
Parul Gupt
Dr. Kingzett,
Thank you so much for your insight into IM. Discussing the various aspects of the specialty will truly play
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Perra Razoky
Event: Other
Event Year: 2020
Firas Askar was amazing to speak to for the M3/M4 mentoring. He answered all my questions and gave me great advice that went above and beyond the expectations for the program. I highly recommend him for any person that is looking for a mentor or needing advice on anything relating to medical school, rotations, applying for residencies and more. I plan to continue to keep regular contact with Firas
Firas Askar was amazing to speak to for the M3/M4 mentoring. He answered all my questions and gave me great advice that went
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Sanika Kulkarni
Event: Medical Specialty Lunch
Event Year: 2020
Hello Dr. Markowitz,
I hope this note finds you well. I wanted to thank you for sharing your experiences in obstetrics and gynecology during the WSU OBGYN Webinar yesterday. You provided a wonderful introduction into this field, and expanded my interest in exploring it further. I really enjoyed hearing about the wide range of cases that you oversaw on a daily basis; it was exciting to learn abo
Hello Dr. Markowitz,
I hope this note finds you well. I wanted to thank you for sharing your experiences in obstetrics and
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Zahraa Alqatan
Event: Other
Event Year: 2020
I contacted a family doctor provided by the alumni office for a one-on-one meeting. I learned a lot about the field and the more he told me about his different career paths, the more I saw Family medicine residency as a real possibility. I was considering Pediatrics for a long time, but now Family medicine is a very strong contender!
I contacted a family doctor provided by the alumni office for a one-on-one meeting. I learned a lot about the field and the m
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Ferris Bayasi
Event: Medical Specialty Lunch
Event Year: 2020
[Medical Specialty Webinar, Ophthalmology – Dr. Michael Coleman, M.D. '13]
Dear Dr. Coleman,
Thank you for offering your time to us today to teach us about your path to ophthalmology and the work you do. I am very passionate about pursuing the same path and the insight you provided us with today will be very helpful in hopefully successfully securing residency in this specialty. Your descr
[Medical Specialty Webinar, Ophthalmology – Dr. Michael Coleman, M.D. '13]
Dear Dr. Coleman,
Thank you for offering y
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Anita Vaishampayan
Event: Medical Alumni Reunion
Event Year: 2020
I had a great meeting with Dr. Kingzett, a Wayne State Medicine graduate who is an internist. She has such an enthusiasm for her specialty, and I was even more inspired by the end of our talk to pursue internal medicine than I was at the beginning. Dr. Kingzett has a very warm and friendly personality, and we had several shared experiences from our studies at Wayne State. I would definitely reach
I had a great meeting with Dr. Kingzett, a Wayne State Medicine graduate who is an internist. She has such an enthusiasm for
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Macda Gerard
Event: Other
Event Year: 2020
The One-on-One Virtual Mentoring is such a great opportunity to connect with physicians in our respective scope of practice. My discussion with Dr. Jeanne Groos, a currently retired Pediatrician, was incredible. She shared such great insight on work life balance that I hadn't previously heard (and I ask about this every chance I get!), staying humble, approaching all circumstances with an open min
The One-on-One Virtual Mentoring is such a great opportunity to connect with physicians in our respective scope of practice.
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Ryan Kelly
Event: Other
Event Year: 2020
Thank you to Sabrina Dieffenbach for meeting with me to provide guidance about PM&R as a medical speciality. She was exceptionally helpful and willing to share her experience and advice with me.
Thank you to Sabrina Dieffenbach for meeting with me to provide guidance about PM&R as a medical speciality. She was exceptio
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Mark Wilhelm
Event: Other
Event Year: 2020
Thanks, Matt, for taking the time to meet with me for a M3/M4 E-Mentoring session. You're advice was very insightful and gave me some good information about the residency application process and my clinical training. Good luck at UPitt!
Thanks, Matt, for taking the time to meet with me for a M3/M4 E-Mentoring session. You're advice was very insightful and gave
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Allison Shinouskis
Event: Other
Event Year: 2020
Being able to have 1-on-1 time with an M4 was incredibly helpful. I had many questions about the residency application process, and she answered them all and gave very good tips. She also gave me helpful links and contacts that would help me through my next few years.
Being able to have 1-on-1 time with an M4 was incredibly helpful. I had many questions about the residency application proces
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Vasiliki Kazdaglis
Event: Other
Event Year: 2020
Dr. Dara King was amazing to talk to! She was so kind and extremely helpful. She answered all of my questions and really provided great advice to help me achieve my future goals. I am very thankful I had the opportunity to chat with her.
Dr. Dara King was amazing to talk to! She was so kind and extremely helpful. She answered all of my questions and really prov
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Kathleen Tirador
Event: Other
Event Year: 2020
I signed up for the M3/M4 mentoring and paired myself with an M4 who recently matched into pediatrics. She gave valuable advice about clinical rotations as well as the application and interview process. I thank her for taking her time to give me insight and I plan to keep in contact during my clerkships. Thank you for connecting us.
I signed up for the M3/M4 mentoring and paired myself with an M4 who recently matched into pediatrics. She gave valuable advi
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Alexander Poznanski
Event: HOST
Event Year: 2019
Dr. Plattner responded promptly to me initial email, and was very happy to open his home to me. Dr. and Mrs. Plattner were both incredibly kind, and made sure I knew where I was going and when to leave to make sure I was there on time. They also made sure I had anything I needed to feel at home. They even offered me breakfast the morning of my interview. I am very thankful, and I won't forget thei
Dr. Plattner responded promptly to me initial email, and was very happy to open his home to me. Dr. and Mrs. Plattner were bo
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Ben
Event: HOST
Event Year: 2019
Thank you so much to Dr. and Professor Greenberg for hosting me in Philadelphia! You definitely helped Philly win me over. It was a pleasure to stay in your home and receive your generosity. Beyond the tangible, short-term gifts of food, museum entry, and a concert together, I also left Philly feeling like a more whole and vibrant human being. Thank you!
Thank you so much to Dr. and Professor Greenberg for hosting me in Philadelphia! You definitely helped Philly win me over. It
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Emily Marlow
Event: HOST
Event Year: 2019
Dear Dr. Hartmark,
Thank you so much for letting me stay with you! You and your husband were extremely gracious hosts and I am so glad to have met you. Hopefully our paths cross in the future and I will be sure to let you know where I end up!
Dear Dr. Hartmark,
Thank you so much for letting me stay with you! You and your husband were extremely gracious hosts and
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Alexander Poznanski
Event: HOST
Event Year: 2019
Dr. Sferra responded to my initial email within a day, and was very happy to open his home to me. Dr. and Mrs. Sferra made me feel welcomed as soon as I met them; anything I needed they were happy to help out with. Additionally, they made sure I knew how to get to where I needed to be for my interview and how long it would take. Even though Dr. Sferra had an early morning the next day he still mad
Dr. Sferra responded to my initial email within a day, and was very happy to open his home to me. Dr. and Mrs. Sferra made me
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Sarah Gonzalez
Event: Medical Specialty Lunch
Event Year: 2019
Dr. Goyal, I genuinely enjoyed attending your lunch. Thank you for taking the time to come and talk to us about your journey and all things Ophthalmology. You are so passionate and enthusiastic and that simply exudes out of you. Thank you again.
Dr. Goyal, I genuinely enjoyed attending your lunch. Thank you for taking the time to come and talk to us about your journey
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Lindsay Jenkins
Event: Shadowing
Event Year: 2019
Thank you so much for taking the time to teach me Dr. Goedtel! I had such an amazing time and learned so much shadowing you in the labor and delivery ward and at your Ob/Gyn practice. I got to see so many different aspects of your specialty and am now considering pursuing it a lot more seriously. It was great to get to learn about Ob/Gyn while also getting to watch an amazing physician interact wi
Thank you so much for taking the time to teach me Dr. Goedtel! I had such an amazing time and learned so much shadowing you i
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Ben Drumright
Event: HOST
Event Year: 2019
Thank you Dr. and Mrs. Dunn for hosting me for a winter escape down to Arizona! It was hard to leave and set the compass for north. There's no better way for me to say it than you spoiled me. The dinners and UofA basketball game were fantastic surprises! What was most special to me about my experience with you was our conversations. I loved being invited into your past with you through stories. It
Thank you Dr. and Mrs. Dunn for hosting me for a winter escape down to Arizona! It was hard to leave and set the compass for
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Ben
Event: HOST
Event Year: 2019
Thank you to the DeNaults for hosting me in your Denver home! I appreciate how flexible you were willing to be around your holiday party and my ambiguous schedule. I wish I would have gotten a picture with you both in your fancy "Gatsby attire". You are clearly gifted and passionate hosts, and it was a pleasure to be with you!
Thank you to the DeNaults for hosting me in your Denver home! I appreciate how flexible you were willing to be around your ho
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Jessica Zhang
Event: HOST
Event Year: 2019
I am very grateful for the WSU SOM Alumni HOST program. This past residency interview season was long, exhausting, and very expensive--every little bit of support helped. I was able to stay with Dr. and Mrs. Heyka the night before my interview in Cleveland. They are kind and gracious hosts--even welcoming me with a journal from The Cleveland Museum of Art and mailing the glasses I'd accidentally l
I am very grateful for the WSU SOM Alumni HOST program. This past residency interview season was long, exhausting, and very e
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Ben Drumright
Event: HOST
Event Year: 2019
Thank you to Drs. Powles for an awesome experience staying near San Luis Obispo! Your hospitality and care made me feel like I was visiting family. I enjoyed our meaningful chats, the personal tour of the city, spotting sea otters off the bluffs, and (of course) the unbeatable view from your home. I may have turned into a California-man overnight!
Thank you to Drs. Powles for an awesome experience staying near San Luis Obispo! Your hospitality and care made me feel like
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Ben Drumright
Event: HOST
Event Year: 2019
Thank you to Drs. Isaacs for opening up your home to me for three days in Sacramento! There truly was nothing that I lacked in the days surrounding my interview: time exploring the city, Veterans day parade, relaxing by the pool, delicious food, laundry, etc... Most of all, I was touched by how enthusiastic your family seemed to have me there. Even from the first moment I arrived I knew that I was
Thank you to Drs. Isaacs for opening up your home to me for three days in Sacramento! There truly was nothing that I lacked i
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Sarah Gonzalez
Event: Shadowing
Event Year: 2019
I had such an amazing day shadowing Dr. Schrieber. Dr. Schrieber is so lovely. She and her staff are very warm and welcoming. I highly recommend to other students who are curious about Dermatology. It was a fun learning experience and I was able to see a variety of cases. Thank you again, Dr. Schrieber and staff.
I had such an amazing day shadowing Dr. Schrieber. Dr. Schrieber is so lovely. She and her staff are very warm and welcoming.
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Rahul Gupta
Event: Shadowing
Event Year: 2019
Dear Dr. Kresch,
Thank you for the opportunity to shadow you in your clinic at the UofM Kellogg Eye Center. I had an exciting time observing your patient interactions, as well as learning more about Ophthalmological diagnosis. I look forward to being able to shadow and work with more physicians in the future in order to best decide the sub-speciality that has the balance to match my personality.
Dear Dr. Kresch,
Thank you for the opportunity to shadow you in your clinic at the UofM Kellogg Eye Center. I had an excitin
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Rana Elhamzawy
Event: Shadowing
Event Year: 2019
Dr. Arbit is an amazing doctor. He is very observant. He knows how to make his patients at ease and can make a conversation with anyone. He is very professional and has taught me a lot. After shadowing him, I think physical medicine and rehabilitation is definitely one of the specialties I would like to explore more and maybe pursue one day. I cannot thank him enough for the experience and the opp
Dr. Arbit is an amazing doctor. He is very observant. He knows how to make his patients at ease and can make a conversation w
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Danielle Rangel Paradela
Event: Shadowing
Event Year: 2019
Dear Dr. Cares,
Thank you so much for the opportunity to shadow you last week! I learned so much about the field with you, it was a great honor. Hope we can meet again,
Best wishes
Dear Dr. Cares,
Thank you so much for the opportunity to shadow you last week! I learned so much about the field with you, i
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Rana Elhamzawy
Event: Shadowing
Event Year: 2019
Dr. McFarlin is an awesome doctor. She taught me a lot in a very short time. She truly cares about her patients. She taught me to be observant of the patient before consulting the charts. She involved me in every case and explained everything. It was a great learning process that I look forward to repeating soon.
Dr. McFarlin is an awesome doctor. She taught me a lot in a very short time. She truly cares about her patients. She taught m
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Isabela Romano
Event: Shadowing
Event Year: 2019
Dear Dr. Eilender,
It was my pleasure shadowing you in your office. This experience gave me the chance to hear patients' stories up close and personal, while also going over their possible treatment options. In addition, it was helpful to meet and acquaint myself with my fellow student shadows. I am glad to say that this shadowing opportunity has peaked my interest in neurology.
Sincerely,
Dear Dr. Eilender,
It was my pleasure shadowing you in your office. This experience gave me the chance to hear patients' s
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Josee Smith
Event: Medical Specialty Lunch
Event Year: 2019
Thank you to all those involved in planning this luncheon it was really nice to sit down with Dr. Daveluy to learn more about his career and the Dermatology residency and application process.
Thank you to all those involved in planning this luncheon it was really nice to sit down with Dr. Daveluy to learn more about
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Shannon Paquette
Event: Future Docs
Event Year: 2019
I really enjoyed having the opportunity to volunteer for this event and engage with potential doctors of the future! It is always grounding to see the enthusiasm of children about the things we had grown used to doing.
I really enjoyed having the opportunity to volunteer for this event and engage with potential doctors of the future! It is al
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Jonathan Konel
Event: Medical Specialty Lunch
Event Year: 2019
Dr. Daveluy,
Thank you for your time and advice during the luncheon today. I learned invaluable things regarding how to maintain professionalism while on rotations and when communicating with mentors. I also learned about what it takes to earn a spot in a dermatology residency and what program directors prioritize in an application. Though I have not been fully exposed to dermatology, I am now
Dr. Daveluy,
Thank you for your time and advice during the luncheon today. I learned invaluable things regarding how to ma
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Irvin Lien
Event: None of the Above
Event Year: 2019
Love joy peace patience kindness goodness faithfulness gentleness and self control. The Alumni Office encompasses all these traits. They serve as a role model for the student organizations and sets exemplary behaviors for us to follow in serving our community. The Gold Humanism Honors Society kindly thanks the Alumni Office for allowing us to continue serving our school and local community.
Love joy peace patience kindness goodness faithfulness gentleness and self control. The Alumni Office encompasses all these t
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armen zeitjian
Event: Medical Specialty Lunch
Event Year: 2019
Thanks for the helpful information, Dr. Daveluy. This was my first exposure to the field of dermatology. The experiences you shared encourage me to shadow dermatology to see if it is what I want to pursue. Appreciate your time.
Thanks for the helpful information, Dr. Daveluy. This was my first exposure to the field of dermatology. The experiences you
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Rahul Gupta
Event: Dinner with a Doc
Event Year: 2019
Dr. Simone was absolutely the kindest person, I was meeting him with an interest in pursuing Ophthalmology. He invited his nephew, a 4th year Wayne Med Student also pursuing Ophthalmology, so I was able to make two connections and gain invaluable experience across the years. His unique story regarding opening a private practice really gave me insight regarding the possibility. Thank you Dr. Simone
Dr. Simone was absolutely the kindest person, I was meeting him with an interest in pursuing Ophthalmology. He invited his ne
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Steven Townsend
Event: Medical Specialty Lunch
Event Year: 2019
Thank you for taking the time to come talk to us. Your talk and answers to questions were very helpful. It was definitely a productive lunch.
Thank you for taking the time to come talk to us. Your talk and answers to questions were very helpful. It was definitely a p
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Luke Wesemann - Class of 2022
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2018
I wanted to personally thank you for generously sponsoring my white coat. I appreciate the support and encouragement on this special occasion of officially entering the profession. I look forward to the hard work, lifetime learning, professionalism, and integrity that this white coat symbolizes.
I wanted to personally thank you for generously sponsoring my white coat. I appreciate the support and encouragement on this
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Linda Kang - Class of 2022
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2018
, I just started my first year at WSUSOM. I wanted to say thank you so much for sponsoring my white coat. I just had my very first clinical practice yesterday where I wore my white coat for the first time since the ceremony. Truthfully, I’ve been a little bit nervous about the insanely hard and long road ahead of me, but wearing my white coat helped me feel truly excited and optimistic about my
, I just started my first year at WSUSOM. I wanted to say thank you so much for sponsoring my white coat. I just had my very
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Peyton Johnston - Class of 2022
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2018
I want to thank you for sponsoring my white coat at the 2018 Wayne State University School of Medicine White Coat Ceremony. It is an honor and privilege to receive and wear a coat that holds prestige and values that I desire to possess as a physician-in-training. Thank you for welcoming me to the Wayne State University School of Medicine Community.
I want to thank you for sponsoring my white coat at the 2018 Wayne State University School of Medicine White Coat Ceremony. I
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Emelia Moore - Class of 2022
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2018
I just wanted to take this time to say thank you for sponsoring my white coat. The additional upfront cost of medical school came as a surprise to me, but having my coat sponsored was truly a blessing.
I just wanted to take this time to say thank you for sponsoring my white coat. The additional upfront cost of medical school
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Adam Pearl - Class of 2022
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2018
Thank you so much for sponsoring my white coat. It means a lot that you are supporting my journey to a career in medicine. I am beyond excited to be starting school at such an amazing institution, and look forward for everything coming in my future.
Thank you so much for sponsoring my white coat. It means a lot that you are supporting my journey to a career in medicine. I
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Adigail Radomsky - Class of 2022
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2018
I would like to personally thank each of you for sponsoring my white coat this year. This ceremony and the coat itself are extremely meaningful to me, and I am excited to embark on this new journey. I cannot wait to join you as a Wayne State-trained physician!
Thank you again for your support!
I would like to personally thank each of you for sponsoring my white coat this year. This ceremony and the coat itself are ex
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Ciara Ivanics - Class of 2022
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2018
I am writing to thank the Wayne State University Medical Alumni Association for the wonderful and generous gift of a white coat to start off my first year of medical school. I appreciate this gift to mark my entrance into a new journey to becoming a physician! The support from the Alumni Association means a lot to me, and it inspires me to do well and succeed. Thank you for showing the Association
I am writing to thank the Wayne State University Medical Alumni Association for the wonderful and generous gift of a white co
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Julie Fynke - Class of 2022
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2018
I want to thank you personally for sponsoring my white coat this year as I matriculated into medical school. I am extremely grateful and humbled by my acceptance and will be sure to not take it for granted. Your support has not only relieved me of financial stress, but it has also given me more confidence as I enter medical school. Knowing that I have the support of so many great physicians who ha
I want to thank you personally for sponsoring my white coat this year as I matriculated into medical school. I am extremely g
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Rhett Carpenter-Thompson - Class of 2022
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2018
Thank you so much for providing us with the white coats and the class of 2022 shirts. I can't wait to join you all as physicians from WSUSOM.
Thank you so much for providing us with the white coats and the class of 2022 shirts. I can't wait to join you all as physici
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Jahmal Brooks - Class of 2022
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2018
I would like to first and foremost thank all of the donors who have not only generously sponsored our white coats for this matriculating year, but have also paved the way for us future physicians who can proudly say we graduated from WSUSOM. Your hard work, persistence, determination, and ability to give back to not only the community in your daily lives, but to us students, as you have shown that
I would like to first and foremost thank all of the donors who have not only generously sponsored our white coats for this ma
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Tristan Lemon - Class of 2022
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2018
I just wanted to extend my most sincere thanks for your sponsorship of my white coat. It is very surreal to finally have this opportunity to train to become a physician, and your generous donation of my first white coat is very meaningful to me. I look forward to developing a strong relationship with this school and the community for years to come.
I just wanted to extend my most sincere thanks for your sponsorship of my white coat. It is very surreal to finally have thi
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Yasmine Elghoul - Class of 2022
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2018
I am humbled and excited to receive this gift, and I hope to join you one day! Thank you!
I am humbled and excited to receive this gift, and I hope to join you one day! Thank you!
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Miriam Dow - Class of 2022
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2018
Thank you very much for your generous sponsorship of my white coat. It’s wonderful to know I have the support of so many impressive alumni as I embark on this new journey. I look forward to following in your footsteps and growing into the kind of physician Wayne State is proud to claim as alumni.
Thank you very much for your generous sponsorship of my white coat. It’s wonderful to know I have the support of so many im
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Jon Konel - Class of 2022
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2018
Thank you SO much to the Wayne State University Medical Alumni Association for sponsoring my white coat! I am very fortunate to be in this position and am very thankful to be a part of such a welcoming and distinguished medical community here in the heart of Detroit. The next four years is going to be filled with many new opportunities that will challenge me mentally and physically. This white coa
Thank you SO much to the Wayne State University Medical Alumni Association for sponsoring my white coat! I am very fortunate
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Ryan Kelly - Class of 2022
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2018
I want to thank you for your generous sponsorship of my white coat. The white coat ceremony was a very special event both for me and for my family, and your encouragement and support of me as I begin my medical training is greatly appreciated
I want to thank you for your generous sponsorship of my white coat. The white coat ceremony was a very special event both for
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Noor Khan - Class of 2022
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2018
I wanted to express my gratitude towards the WSUSOM Alumni Association for sponsoring my white coat, and so many other students’ white coats as well. It is great to know that I am entering a field filled with compassionate, caring, and hardworking people, and that alumni from WSUSOM are so supportive of our class and are creating a welcoming environment for us.Thank you again, and I hope that I
I wanted to express my gratitude towards the WSUSOM Alumni Association for sponsoring my white coat, and so many other studen
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Samaa Alkhouri - Class of 2022
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2018
I would like to thank you for your generosity. Your sponsorship to my white coat means a lot to me. Thank you for being an ideal role model for us!
I would like to thank you for your generosity. Your sponsorship to my white coat means a lot to me. Thank you for being an id
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Ethan Firestone - Class of 2022
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2018
I want to extend my sincere gratitude for your sponsoring of my white coat. As the symbol of a physician, I am honored and thrilled to finally obtain my first white coat, and will adhere to the ethos that it embodies. I really enjoyed the ceremony, which was a perfect way to initiate our class into the medical community. Furthermore, as a WSUSOM legacy, I also highly appreciated the legacy phot
I want to extend my sincere gratitude for your sponsoring of my white coat. As the symbol of a physician, I am honored and t
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Rebecca Goldstein - Class of 2022
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2018
I would like to thank you for sponsoring my white coat. It truly means so much to me to be attending Wayne State and to be able to live out my passion as a physician. I promise to exhibit all of the traits of a Wayne State physician, and to do meaningful work for our community over the course of my life in medicine. Again, thank you very much! I am so grateful for the generous sponsorship!
I would like to thank you for sponsoring my white coat. It truly means so much to me to be attending Wayne State and to be ab
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Sebastian Pernal - Class of 2022
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2018
Thank you for sponsoring my white coat! I cherish the coat and cannot wait to get it embroidered with my name. In the future, I too will support the next generation of Wayne State University School of Medicine alumni.
Thank you for sponsoring my white coat! I cherish the coat and cannot wait to get it embroidered with my name. In the future,
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Kelsey Gaylor - Class of 2022
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2018
I wanted to thank the alumni association for providing me with a white coat. I appreciate the welcome gesture, and will wear it proudly for the next four years. I can't wait to join the group when I graduate!
I wanted to thank the alumni association for providing me with a white coat. I appreciate the welcome gesture, and will wear
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David Tran - Class of 2022
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2018
It is with great gratitude that I write to thank you for the sponsoring of my white coat. I come from out of state to Michigan, so this was a momentous gesture by you as if Michigan and specifically my new Wayne State family is intent on supporting me on my arrival here and throughout my medical education. I hope this will be the start of an amazing career, all thanks to a gift from you, the Wayne
It is with great gratitude that I write to thank you for the sponsoring of my white coat. I come from out of state to Michiga
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Nikki Taylor - Class of 2022
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2018
I wanted to send a sincere thank you for sponsoring my first white coat. This marks my first step on my path to a career in medicine. I dreamed about my white coat ceremony for years, and watched others get coated on social media, hoping that one day it would be me. Thank you for being a part of my special day, and for all of your continued support. I will wear my white coat with pride, and wo
I wanted to send a sincere thank you for sponsoring my first white coat. This marks my first step on my path to a career in
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Zainab Almusawi - Class 2022
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2018
I would sincerely like to thank you for the sponsorship you provided for the Wayne State University School of Medicine White Coat Ceremony held on July 27, 2018. Thanks to your generous sponsorship, my classmates and I were able to have a great experience at this traditional right of passage surrounded by our close friends and family. This event would not have been successful without the generous
I would sincerely like to thank you for the sponsorship you provided for the Wayne State University School of Medicine White
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Vanessa Sanchez - Class of 2022
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2018
I want to sincerely thank you for my White Coat. I am a first generation college graduate and first generation to go to Medical School. Putting this white coat means a lifetime of sacrifice I've made to be able to wear it. I feel so proud of myself and it is an honor to wear it. I will forever treasure it as a right of passage to a change of life for me and for my family. God bless all of you and
I want to sincerely thank you for my White Coat. I am a first generation college graduate and first generation to go to Medic
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Sarah Skender - Class of 2022
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2018
I want to thank you, the Alumni Association for sponsoring my white coat. The White Coat Ceremony was very special for my dad (Class of 1985) and me. Now that medical school courses have picked up, my white coat reminds me of what I am working towards.
I want to thank you, the Alumni Association for sponsoring my white coat. The White Coat Ceremony was very special for my da
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Ken Elkin - Class of 2022
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2018
I would like to thank all of you who contribute to the white coats of the class of 2022 - and mine especially. My fiance, along with my parents, were able to attend the ceremony to watch me receive the white coat that was generously funded by you all. That very white coat is the one I wore then, and will wear when in clinics, practicing clinical skills, and becoming the person who can wear this
I would like to thank all of you who contribute to the white coats of the class of 2022 - and mine especially. My fiance, al
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Armen Zeitjian
Event: Medical Specialty Lunch
Event Year: 2018
Very informative talk with the PM and R docs! Also a delicious lunch with outstanding bakhlava
Very informative talk with the PM and R docs! Also a delicious lunch with outstanding bakhlava
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Alexander Voitkov
Event: Shadowing
Event Year: 2018
On November 12, 2018 I had the pleasure of shadowing Dr. Engelman at Harper University Hospital. That day I was able to watch two very different procedures. The first one was a gastric bypass, and the second one was a biopsy of the temporal artery to diagnose temporal arteritis. It was exciting to learn how broad the field of general surgery can be. One moment we were in the peritoneum removing pa
On November 12, 2018 I had the pleasure of shadowing Dr. Engelman at Harper University Hospital. That day I was able to watch
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Jesse Haddad
Event: Medical Specialty Lunch
Event Year: 2018
These specialty lunches had a significant impact on my decision-making process for my future specialty. Having the open forum with students and faculty involved in the field was a great help. Much appreciated.
These specialty lunches had a significant impact on my decision-making process for my future specialty. Having the open foru
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Victoria Webber, MD '22
Event: None of the Above
Event Year: 2018
The Board Student Organization, Detroit vs. Addiction, participated in a health far at the Detroit School of Arts Monday April 22- specifically engaging in dialogue with students, parents and faculty/staff about opioid use, as well as marijuana, tobacco, alcohol and e-cigarette use. We showcased an informational poster, handouts and had a wheel of fortune with questions about substance use. If the
The Board Student Organization, Detroit vs. Addiction, participated in a health far at the Detroit School of Arts Monday Apri
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Saloni Godbole
Event: HOST
Event Year: 2018
I am very thankful for the WSU SOM Alumni HOST program. Residency interview season is long, arduous, and very expensive and every little bit of support helps. I was able to stay with Drs. Meurer (husband & wife, both SOM graduates) in Milwaukee for 2 nights before my interview at the Medical College of Wisconsin. They were so welcoming - I really enjoyed my time with them and their adorable kitt
I am very thankful for the WSU SOM Alumni HOST program. Residency interview season is long, arduous, and very expensive and
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Victoria Sattarova
Event: HOST
Event Year: 2018
I’m really happy that had a chance to participate in the HOST program at the Office of Alumni Affairs. I was planning a trip to Tucson, Arizona for a residency interview and reached out to a WSU SOM alumni on the list of physicians registered for the HOST program. Dr. Drunn and his family welcomed me into their home and helped plan my stay in the city. I also really enjoyed learning about the ci
I’m really happy that had a chance to participate in the HOST program at the Office of Alumni Affairs. I was planning a tri
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Bowen Song
Event: Medical Specialty Lunch
Event Year: 2018
It was a pleasure talking to a dermatologist and getting to know the field a bit.
It was a pleasure talking to a dermatologist and getting to know the field a bit.
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Luke Anthony Horton
Event: Medical Specialty Lunch
Event Year: 2018
Thank you very much for coming in to talk to us! Your continued support of the medical students is incredibly helpful to the budding dermatologists at WSUSOM. Its always a pleasure talking to you and I really appreciate all of your help in my developing career.
Thank you very much for coming in to talk to us! Your continued support of the medical students is incredibly helpful to the
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Omar Afify
Event: Medical Specialty Lunch
Event Year: 2018
Dear Dr. Daveluy,
Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to speak with us about the specifics of dermatology. Your passion for your work reached me and convinced me to consider this specialty. As you noted, it is difficult to become a dermatologist; however, your advice will be critical if I wish to be a serious candidate for a residency program in this field. I really appreci
Dear Dr. Daveluy,
Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to speak with us about the specifics of dermato
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Zoë Smith
Event: Medical Specialty Lunch
Event Year: 2018
Thank you for the authentic advice. I gained valuable insight into what life would be like as a resident and the exciting future of dermatology.
Thank you for the authentic advice. I gained valuable insight into what life would be like as a resident and the exciting fut
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Danny Phan
Event: Medical Specialty Lunch
Event Year: 2018
Thank you Dr. Chodoroff and Dr. Bauer for taking time out of your days to inform us about PM&R. I appreciate how you were able to provide both the pros and cons of PM&R. I now have a better understanding of PM&R and it definitely sounds like a desirable specialty.
Thank you Dr. Chodoroff and Dr. Bauer for taking time out of your days to inform us about PM&R. I appreciate how you were abl
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Nathan Phan
Event: Medical Specialty Lunch
Event Year: 2018
This was a very informative luncheon
This was a very informative luncheon
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Hannah Gloede - Class of 2022
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2018
I would like to express my deep gratitude for not only the gift of my first white coat, but also the support and encouragement that you have offered myself and my classmates thus far. This is such an exciting time in our lives, and yet it is also the most difficult time. It is comforting to know there are so many WSU SoM alumni eager to see us succeed and join the ranks. I can only hope that I am
I would like to express my deep gratitude for not only the gift of my first white coat, but also the support and encouragemen
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Martin J Weaver
Event: Medical Specialty Lunch
Event Year: 2018
Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy days to give us lowly M1s a talk on your specialty. It is incredibly informative and meaningful that you care to give us information and advice about possible careers. I sincerely appreciate all that you do.
Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy days to give us lowly M1s a talk on your specialty. It is incredibly infor
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Kathryn Forbes
Event: Medical Specialty Lunch
Event Year: 2018
Thank you for taking the time today to teach us more about PM&R! Looking forward to shadowing soon!
Thank you for taking the time today to teach us more about PM&R! Looking forward to shadowing soon!
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Kelly Valentini, MD '21
Event: Shadowing
Event Year: 2018
I had a great experience with Dr. Seidel! Shadowing him allowed me to be exposed to PM&R and to observe and interact with patients. It was a wonderful opportunity to see what a typical day is like in this specialty. I look forward to shadowing other WSUSOM alumni in the future.
I had a great experience with Dr. Seidel! Shadowing him allowed me to be exposed to PM&R and to observe and interact with pat
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Vinoja Sebanayagam, MD '21
Event: Shadowing
Event Year: 2018
I am glad I got an opportunity through the WSUSOM alumni association shadowing program to shadow Dr. Vinay Pallekonda, who is an Anesthesiologist at the Harper hospital. My goal during pre-clerkship years has been to shadow physicians who work in fields that I was interested in, to get some level of exposure that would then inform my elective and residency choices in the future. Specifically, shad
I am glad I got an opportunity through the WSUSOM alumni association shadowing program to shadow Dr. Vinay Pallekonda, who is
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Peter Szatkowski
Event: HOST
Event Year: 2018
I had a great experience staying with Dr. Logan Kinch, MD '15, and his wife Alicia! I was able to spend 4 nights with them over the course of three separate trips to Chicago. They were super friendly and accommodating! In addition, being a recent graduate and in the same specialty that I am interested in, Logan provided me with much insight into his own interview experiences, rationale behind his
I had a great experience staying with Dr. Logan Kinch, MD '15, and his wife Alicia! I was able to spend 4 nights with them ov
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Colin Lesoski
Event: Medical Specialty Lunch
Event Year: 2018
I really appreciate all of the presenters that take the time out of their day to come and share about their specialties. It really gives M1s and M2s an early insight into all of different opportunities there are in the medical field!
I really appreciate all of the presenters that take the time out of their day to come and share about their specialties. It r
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Mara Darian - Class of 2022
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2018
I wanted to thank you for your generous sponsorship of my white coat. Having a few physicians in my family, I have long since dreamt of the day I would receive my own White Coat. I was proud to wear my coat to the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics annual meeting this month and represent WSUSOM. Thank you again for your kind donation.
I wanted to thank you for your generous sponsorship of my white coat. Having a few physicians in my family, I have long sinc
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Kristina Zalewski - Class of 2022
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2018
I want to thank you for showing so much support and encouragement to our class. Thank you for your generosity in donating the most special symbol of becoming a doctor; we will wear these white coats with pride. We all greatly appreciate everything you do, and we cannot wait to follow in your footsteps.
I want to thank you for showing so much support and encouragement to our class. Thank you for your generosity in donating the
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Rami Youssef - Class of 2022
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2018
Thank you for the t-shirts and all the support you offer us medical students, I cannot express how much it means to me and my fellow classmates.
Thank you for the t-shirts and all the support you offer us medical students, I cannot express how much it means to me and my
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Evan Zeddies - Class of 2022
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2018
Thanks for looking out for WSU SOM’s class of 2022 and providing us with our white coats this year! The diversity and connection that Wayne alumni maintain with the school was a significant contributor to my decision to pursue a medical education here, and I’m reminded of that connection each time I’ve worn my white coat the past 2 months. The fact that the coats were generously provided by
Thanks for looking out for WSU SOM’s class of 2022 and providing us with our white coats this year! The diversity and conne
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Lily Bonadonna - Class of 2022
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2018
and I am writing to thank you for your generous sponsorship of my white coat. During this first month I have worn it with pride as I have begun my clinical training. I feel so honored to be part of the Wayne State School of Medicine family! This white coat will accompany me for the next four years as I learn to become a compassionate physician. I know Wayne State will equip me with the knowledge a
and I am writing to thank you for your generous sponsorship of my white coat. During this first month I have worn it with pri
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Eugenia Zeng - Class of 2022
Event: White Coat
Event Year: 2018
Thank you so much for sponsoring my white coat throughout medical school. I have always dreamed of the day when I would be accepted into medical school and I cannot wait to embark on my everlasting journey to becoming the best physician that I can be. I will continue to wear my white coat throughout my medical education here at Wayne as a token of my thanks. Please know that your kindness if remem
Thank you so much for sponsoring my white coat throughout medical school. I have always dreamed of the day when I would be ac
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