Sharon Lum, MD, has been a dedicated breast surgeon for 20 years and specializes in caring for patients with malignant and benign conditions of the breast. Her research interests include health care disparities and quality measures in breast cancer care, and she enjoys mentoring trainees in clinical and health systems research. “Dr. Lum is a…
The School of Medicine honored Leroy A. Reese ’72, associate dean, Los Angeles Programs, and assistant professor, gynecology and obstetrics, with the 2021 Distinguished Service Award. This award is in recognition of Dr. Reese’s leadership and commitment to the education of minority students and service to under-served communities.
Ricardo L. Peverini ’84, president of Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group and vice dean of clinical affairs for the School of Medicine, was awarded the Dr. Leonard L. Bailey Outstanding Clinician Award at the 28th Annual Children’s Hospital Foundation Gala. The award recognizes his lifelong dedication and distinguished service provided to his infant patients.…
Albert Will ’56 died July 26, 2021. He specialized in family practice.
August 28, 1937 – July 23, 2021 Raymond M. Evard ’65 was born Aug. 28, 1937, in Gland, Switzerland, and died July 23, 2021, in Norman, Oklahoma. Dr. Evard attended high school on the island of Mauritius and in Bogenhofen, Austria. After traveling to the U.S. by ship, he attended Union College, where he met…
1923 – July 23, 2021 Merritt C. Warren ’56 was born in 1923 in Chungking, China, and passed away July 23, 2021, in La Jolla, California, at age 97. He attended Far Eastern Academy in Singapore until war erupted and Americans were evacuated. He subsequently graduated from Loma Linda Academy and Pacific Union College. After…
April 20, 1953 – July 19, 2021 Dianne M. Carlill ’78-B was born April 20, 1953, in Bismarck, North Dakota, the eighth child of Joseph and Dorothy Scheresky. She died July 19, 2021, at her home in Lynnwood, Washington. Dr. Carlill graduated from Walla Walla College in 1975 and then from Loma Linda University School…
1928 – July 17, 2021 Born in 1928 to Ruby and Ralph J. Thompson Sr. ’22 at White Memorial Hospital, Ralph J. Thompson Jr. ’51 died July 17, 2021. After completing his undergraduate courses at La Sierra College, Dr. Thompson began medical school at the College of Medical Evangelists (CME). However, after a year and…
July 3, 1939 – July 13, 2021 Dr. Frykman was born July 3, 1939, and passed away July 13, 2021, at age 82. He graduated from La Sierra College in 1961with a degree in chemistry. He went on to complete medical school at Loma Linda University in 1965, where he was president of his class…
February 17, 1926 – July 1, 2021 Alfred C. Hanscom ’53-B was born Feb. 17, 1926, and died July 1, 2021, at age 95. He spent his childhood in Chatham, New Hampshire, and graduated with high honors from Fryeburg Academy. His college years were interrupted by his service as a naval medic in World War…