Published in the fall/winter 2023 ALUMNI JOURNAL The Alumni Association Gatherings are off to a fantastic start with events in St. Helena, California; Orlando, Florida; Jacksonville, Florida; as well as a special “Meet the Dean” gathering in the Seattle, Washington, area. It’s been wonderful to see our alumni come together to reconnect and share their…
Published in the fall/winter 2023 ALUMNI JOURNAL Reprinted with permission from the School of Medicine Report. The Loma Linda School of Medicine (LLUSM) has a long history of providing physicians with high-quality continuing medical education activities and has been accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) since 1970. Accreditation in the ACCME…
July 17, 1928 – October 12, 2022 Richard I. Clark ’56, born on July 17, 1928, in Kuling, China, passed away at the age of 94 on October 12, 2022, in Berrien Springs, Michigan. He was raised in China during civil unrest and the Japanese invasion. As a child, he contracted polio twice which caused…
March 2-6, 2023 By David H. Creamer ’04, APC governing council chair Published in the ALUMNI JOURNAL spring 2023 The 91st Annual Postgraduate Convention (APC), in collaboration with Loma Linda University Health Homecoming, provided an enriching and inspiring experience for attendees. The plenary sessions covered topics centered around the theme of “The Future of Medicine, Review…
December 8, 1929 – March 6, 2023 Leonard Bullas PhD-FAC, professor emeritus of microbiology, faculty member for 35 years passed away March 6, 2023. He was born in Lismore, Australia, on December 8, 1929, and completed BSc and MS degrees in bacteriology at the University of Adelaide. His PhD at Montana State University was in…
July 17, 1928 – October 12, 2022 Wilton H. Bunch ’60, was born January 12, 1935, in Walla Walla, Washington, and grew up in nearby College Place. He passed away on May 16, 2021. After completing medical school, he joined the Public Health Service, providing medical care for Crow and Northern Cheyenne reservations in Montana.…
December 26, 1969 – February 13, 2023 It is with great sadness that we share that our friend, mentor, and faculty member, Dr. Laura Nist passed peacefully with family and close friends at her bedside on February 13, 2023. Dr. Nist graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1995. After completing a residency…
Published in the ALUMNI JOURNAL spring 2023 The Iner Sheld-Ritchie Presidential Award is granted to individuals of exemplary character and commitment to the vision and mission of the Alumni Association. Dr. Hasso was named the Iner Sheld-Ritchie Presidential Award nominee at the 91st Annual Postgraduate Convention Gala. Dr. Hasso has served the Alumni Association as an…
Published in the ALUMNI JOURNAL spring 2023 The Student Affairs Council Representative Award is presented to the student representative from the graduating class to recognize their collaboration with the Alumni Association throughout medical school. This year’s recipient was Natalie Chen (’23).
Published in the ALUMNI JOURNAL spring 2023 Established and funded by the class of 1990, the Heart For Service Award is given annually to a senior medical student who exemplifies the character of Christ and demonstrates a commitment to service, either at home or abroad. The 2023 Heart for Service Award recipient was Briana Greene (’23).