Loma Linda University School of Medicine congratulates FRANCIS D. CHAN ’94 as the recipient of the Robert F. Chinnock Endowed Chair in Pediatrics. Published in the Summer 2023 ALUMNI JOURNAL Dr. Chan is an associate professor of medicine and pediatrics, and is the current chair of the Loma Linda University department of pediatrics. A Loma…
Life After Medicine Summer 2023 By Jon R. Kattenhorn ’74 Published in the Summer 2023 ALUMNI JOURNAL As physicians, we spend our careers taking care of people. Our patients are our focus. We insist that our patients be seen on a regular basis, have all of the appropriate labs done regularly, schedule the necessary screenings…
Dr. Kido serves as professor of radiology and vice chair of academic affairs for the department of radiology. Dr. Kido completed his radiology residency at LAC-USC Medical Center, and a neuroradiology fellowship at NYH-Cornell Medical Center. In 2000, he returned to Loma Linda University as director of neuroradiology. At Loma Linda he sparked a resurgence…
AIMS Report: Impacting Lives By Olen A. L. Netteburg ’07 Published in the Summer 2023 ALUMNI JOURNAL BEAUTIFUL BOY Nadjikong is a beautiful little boy. When he arrived he was 15.4kg (33.95 lb). We thought he was seven years old, but we discovered Nadjikong was actually 12. He arrived with fulminant noma, a disease…
LLUSM NEWS: Faculty Recognized at Conferring of Degrees Ceremony Published in the Summer 2023 ALUMNI JOURNAL H. ROGER HADLEY ’74, emeritus dean, received the Loma Linda University School of Medicine (LLUSM) Distinguished Academic Service Award for his commitment to medical education. Loma Linda University School of Medicine is deeply grateful for his leadership and commitment…
LLUSM NEWS: Alpha Omega Alpha Thirty-four members of the Loma Linda University School of Medicine class of ’23, 4 faculty members, 27 residents, and alumnus MICHAEL W. CATER ’69, were inducted into membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honor medical society during the organization’s annual banquet, which was held Tuesday, March 14, at the…
LLUSM NEWS: Alumni Inducted to Gold Humanism Honor Society Congratulations to the three alumni faculty physicians who were inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS). The School of Medicine established a GHHS chapter in 2020, which signifies to the medical community that an institution places high value on the interpersonal skills and attitudes essential…
LLUSM NEWS: 2023 Teacher of the Year Award By Hillary Angel Published in the Summer 2023 ALUMNI JOURNAL During the Senior Awards Banquet, the Macpherson Society announced DANIEL K. ROGSTAD ’09 as Basic Science Teacher of the Year for his excellence in the care of students and his exceptional dedication to teaching.
LLUSM NEWS: New Department Chair of Cardiothoracic Surgery By Hillary Angel Published in the Summer 2023 ALUMNI JOURNAL Loma Linda University School of Medicine has selected JOSHUA S. CHUNG ’07 as chair of the department of cardiothoracic surgery, effective July 1. Chung, who joined the School of Medicine faculty in 2019, is an associate…
LLUSM NEWS: New Chair for Department of Anesthesiology By Hillary Angel Published in the Summer 2023 ALUMNI JOURNAL Loma Linda University School of Medicine has selected RICHARD L. APPLEGATE ’82 as chair of the department of anesthesiology, effective July 1. Dr. Applegate joins Loma Linda from the University of California, Davis, where he served as…