Adwoa Opoku-Boateng ’05 Endocrine Surgery Scottsdale, Arizona FOR WHAT ARE YOU FAMOUS AMONG FRIENDS AND FAMILY? Being the funniest in the bunch (at least from my point of view), though the jury may still be out on that one. When I am together with friends and family, we are always laughing and reminiscing. WHAT IS…
By Scott C. Nelson ’96 The long-awaited shipping container filled with needed supplies arrives at HAH after months of delays and transportation challenges. Shipping containers are a lifeline for many mission hospitals. At Hôpital Adventiste d’Haiti (HAH), we use local materials, labor, and support local businesses as much as possible, but certain equipment and supplies must…
By Kevin C. Balli ’98, Chair, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, LLUSM The department of gynecology and obstetrics has grown and changed over the last five years, and we are very proud to provide unmatched expertise in women’s health management as well as premier training for our students, residents, and fellows. Our longstanding partnership with…
(From left) Andrew W. Wai ’11, Tamara L. Thomas ’87, Resa L. Chase ’76-B, and Kerby C. Oberg ’91. Each year, the Macpherson Society selects both a Basic Science Teacher of the Year and a Clinical Teacher of the Year. Congratulations to Andrew W. Wai ’11 (Clinical Teacher of the Year) and Resa L. Chase…
Sharon K. Riesen ’82 and Laura D. Nist ’95 received the 2022 School Distinguished Service Awards for their commitment to quality education and outstanding service and training of medical students and residents. Lawrence K. Loo, MD, was recognized during the Conferring of Degrees Ceremony with the 2022 School Distinguished Academic Award for his leadership, commitment,…
Douglas D. Deming ’75, professor of pediatrics within the neonatology division, was awarded the Dr. Leonard L. Bailey Outstanding Clinician Award for his lifelong dedication and distinguished service provided to his infant patients. Donald C. Moores ’87 and his wife, Penny Moores, were honored with the Hometown Hero Award for their unceasing efforts to ensure…
Tamara L. Thomas ’87 pictured with GHHS inductees (from left): John Y. Shin ’14, Stephen W. Hamra ’10, Timothy D. Lee ’13, and Jeffrey T. Olson ’12. The School of Medicine hosted its annual Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) Banquet and Induction Ceremony on the rooftop terrace of the Loma Linda University Church. The School…
School of Medicine faculty and alumni inducted into AOA honor medical society. This year, 32 members of the Loma Linda University School of Medicine (LLUSM) class of 2022, 11 faculty members, and 23 residents and fellows were inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honor medical society. Election to AOA is an honor signifying a…
After years of dedicated service to the Alumni Association, Arminé Borquez has (mostly) retired from her position of executive assistant and events coordinator. For the past eight years she has skillfully coordinated the Association’s largest annual event, the Annual Postgraduate Convention (APC). Her leadership and attention to detail produced wonderful annual gatherings filled with engaging…
Eiming Djang ’62 died July 30, 2022. He specialized in internal medicine.