HOPEWELL VALLEY: Residents are graduates of colleges, universities

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Brendan A. Maurice, of Hopewell Borough, received a bachelors degree in psychology from Centenary College in Hackettstown on May 12. The son of Kathleen Bird, of Hopewell Borough, and Arthur J. Maurice, of Glassboro, he will begin his masters degree work in elementary school counseling at Centenary in the fall. He is a 2008 graduate of The Pennington School.

Matthew Schwab, of Titusville, graduated summa cum laude with a bachelors degree in creative writing from Southern Vermont College, Bennington, in May. During the commencement ceremony, he received the William A. Glasser Award. In the spring, he received an academic excellence award in creative writing at the Honors Convocation, and was inducted into the Alpha Chi Honor Society. He is a graduate of South Hunterdon Regional High School and the son of Laura and Bill Martin, of Titusville, and Roger Schwab, of Lambertiville.

Cynthia Chadwell, daughter of Karen and Steele Chadwell of Pennington, received a bachelors degree in philosophy from the College of William and Mary, in Virginia, on May 13. She served as panhellenic representative of the Gamma Alpha Chapter of Phi Mu Fraternity. A member of The Lawrenceville Schools Class of 2009, she will pursue her studies at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law in the fall.

Also graduating with a bachelors degree from the College of William and Mary was Kyle Babinowich, of Pennington .

Rachel Jordan, daughter of Marilyn and Jim Jordan of Pennington, is a member of the 2012 graduating class of Boston University School of Medicine. She recently began her residency in pediatrics at University of California San Francisco Medical Center. She graduated from Central High School in 2003 and Williams College in 2007.

Hope H. Connolly (valedictorian, HoVal Class of 2005) graduated from Columbia University in May with a maters degree in environmental engineering. She studied water pollution, air pollution, and sustainable energy, while completing research and a thesis in catalytic chemistry. Upon graduation, she began work at a consulting firm in Hartford, Connecticut. A 2009 graduate of Princeton University with a bachelors degree in chemical engineering, she did her senior thesis on the use of depleted oil wells for CO2 sequestration. Before graduate school, she worked at ZS Associates in Philadelphia, conducting data analytics for pharmaceutical clients.

Brian M. White, son of Lee and George White, of Pennington, graduated from Cornell University with a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering. He is staying at Cornell for another year to study for a masters degree in mechanical engineering from the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

Also graduating from Cornell was Jennifer Jin, of Pennington, who earned a bachelors degree in hotel and restaurant administration.

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Gov. Jerry Brown has signed into law a measure that broadens UCLA's International Medical Graduate (IMG) program by allowing graduates of approved foreign medical schools to engage in "hands-on" training while being instructed in patient care by licensed California physicians.

The measure -- AB 1533, which was authored by Assemblymember Holly Mitchell (D-Culver City) and takes effect in 2013 -- was sponsored by the University of California and the Medical Board of California and passed with unanimous, bipartisan support. It allows medical school graduates of schools in Latin American countries whose curricula meet the Medical Board of California's requirements and who legally reside in the U.S. to acquire the same supervised, interactive experience with patients as current UCLA medical students. Hands-on clinical experience is required to become a licensed physician in California, but these medical school graduates have been restricted to "observer" instruction until later in their medical training than graduates of U.S. medical schools.

UCLA's IMG program, founded in 2006, is a pre-residency program that recruits talented bilingual and bicultural trainees from Latin America. As a condition of the program, the trainees make a two- to three-year commitment to practice in a medically underserved California community. The new law will mean more physicians in the areas of greatest need in California.

Dr. Patrick Dowling, chair of the Department of Family Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and co-founder of the IMG program with Dr. Michelle Bholat, the department's co-chair, cited the example of one graduate of IMG who practices in Tulare County, which is 61 percent Hispanic yet has only 42 Hispanic physicians out of a total of 486.

"In doing so she not only addresses the immense shortage of primary care in the area but bridges the linguistic and cultural barriers that interfere with effective care for so many," Dowling said. "With the newly expanded IMG program, we will have many more trained physicians who can do what she is doing."

Mitchell, whose district includes UCLA, noted that the federal Affordable Care Act mandates health care for millions who are now uninsured, "so we need more physicians coming through California's pipeline who are competent and committed to treat patients whose home language isn't English."

Linda K. Whitney, executive director of the Medical Board of California, said that access to quality care is a primary concern of the Medical Board. "This bill will help increase the placement of bilingual primary care physicians in California training programs," Whitney said. "The Medical Board of California would like to thank Assemblymember Mitchell for carrying this important legislation and the University of California for their support as fellow co-sponsors."

Dr. Cathryn Nation, UC associate vice president for health sciences and services, said the law will benefit underserved communities throughout the state by strengthening the preparation and path to licensure for bilingual physicians who are committed to working in areas of need.

Fifty-four UCLA IMGs currently are serving family medicine residencies in underserved communities in California. (See chart for areas where UCLA IMGs are now serving.) Current and past graduates say the program has been instrumental in helping them achieve their dream of practicing medicine in the United States and helping medically underserved communities. Marcos Uribe, who comes from Mexico and will complete the program in 2013, noted that currently he can only observe and not participate in patients' care, even when the patient speaks only Spanish.

"I'm thrilled that AB 1533 passed, not just for the ways in which it will enhance my own education and training but as one more sign that I am welcome here, and that my contributions both in training and in my eventual career as a doctor are appreciated and needed," Uribe said.

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The Acting Rector at Spbmu at them. I.p. Pavlova, Rams academician Sergey Bagnenko. Illustration: vesti.ru

Students 1-3 course at St. Petersburg State Medical University named after academician i. p. Pavlova since January 2013, will learn on new programmes of General-theoretical disciplines. Correspondent reports BakuToday, about this today, 19 July, at a press conference in Saint Petersburg told the Acting Rector of the Spbmu them. I.p. Pavlova, academician of Russian Academy of medical sciences Sergey Bagnenko.

Bagnenko reported that on the eve of the Russian Ministry of health managers, medical universities, it was suggested that broad statements of programme to standardize them. By 2014, all medical universities of Russia will study new programmes.

Sergey Bagnenko reported that for a single programme to evaluate Russian universities compare programs with programs

The worlds leading medical faculties of universities, Harvard, Oxford, the Sorbonne, Hanover, synchronize and adapt foreign programmes for Russian higher education system. Liberty University will manifest itself in the ability to modify up to 20 percent of unified general theoretical program.

Sergey Bagnenko also endorses one of federal initiatives to consolidate the financial liability of the Student-Alumni site before regions, paying for their education. According to Sergei Bagnenko, there must be a mechanism, forcing the students to observe the rules of the target set, and if the student does not-then he should return the money spent on their training. According to Sergei Bagnenko, its time to build an order for a physician to chief physician clinics with students even 1-2 courses-with future graduates. Bagnenko believes that it is necessary to prevent the so-called professional Burnout of doctors gradually move away from the practice of daily duty, limited to 8-hour shifts, and doctors should not lose pay. Come to the Medical College are always much question-how many then will remain in the profession, says Bagnenko. -It depends on job satisfaction, working conditions, including how the professional burnout is prevented.

Bagnenko reported that in the year 2012 in Spbmu 570 budgetary places filed 10 thousand applications, also in high school still open and 300 contract places demands on the students no lower than requirements for State employees.

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Newswise Tulane University School of Medicine and Johnson & Wales University announced a groundbreaking long-term collaboration that unites doctors and chefs in improving the nations health through the teaching of culinary medicine.

For the first time, a medical school and a major culinary institution plan to implement a fully integrated, comprehensive joint curriculum for doctors, medical students, chefs and the community focused on the significant health role that food choices and nutrition play in preventing and managing obesity and associated diseases in America.

This is an entirely new approach in the training of both physicians and chefs, said Dr. Benjamin Sachs, senior vice president and dean of Tulane University School of Medicine. Our goal is to change the way health practitioners think about food and the practice of medicine. With statistics showing that 65 percent of Americans are overweight and a third are obese, its not enough for doctors to know just the basics of nutrition. They must also learn to translate the science into practical lessons that empower their patients to lead healthier lives.

The initial program, which includes culinary classes for medical students, will be based at Tulane University, with the collaborations long-term goal to establish others first at JWUs flagship campus in Providence, and in the future at JWUs campuses in North Miami, Denver and Charlotte. The comprehensive plan is to include seminars, internships, faculty training, curricular offerings, community outreach, research and, ultimately, the development of a masters degree in culinary nutrition at JWU and a rotation in culinary nutrition for Tulane medical students.

Elevating the overall role of nutrition, including the preparation of nutritious meals is vital in disease management and prevention, said Karl Guggenmos, MBA, AAC, university dean of culinary education, Johnson & Wales University. Our collaboration with Tulane will address many aspects of culinary medicine, including mitigating the risks of food allergies and preparing culturally sensitive nutritious meals, with the long-term goal of improving public health. We will also underscore the central importance of the Culinary Arts in this process, in terms of making healthy food that is also delicious and pleasing to eat.

Several aspects of the collaboration are in place, including: Joint faculty seminars for students at both universities Internships at Tulane for JWUs culinary nutrition students Healthy culinary classes for the New Orleans community involving students from both schools

With chefs and physicians side-by-side in the kitchen, clinic and community, this collaboration offers a unique opportunity for substantive change in the way medicine and the culinary arts are practiced in the United States a major step in attacking the problem of obesity in America.

About Tulane University School of Medicine One of the nation's most recognized centers for medical education, Tulane University School of Medicine is a vibrant center for education, research and public service. Established in New Orleans in 1834, it is the second-oldest medical school in the Deep South and the 15th oldest in the United States. Tulane prepares the next generation of medical professionals to serve their communities as they shape the future of health care. For more information, visit http://tulane.edu/som/.

About Johnson & Wales University Johnson & Wales University (JWU), founded in 1914, is a nonprofit, private, accredited institution with campuses in Providence, R.I.; North Miami, Fla.; Denver, Colo.; and Charlotte, N.C. An innovative educational leader, JWU offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs that inspire professional success and lifelong personal and intellectual growth by integrating arts & sciences and experiential education with leadership and personal development opportunities. In 1998, JWU became the first in the nation to offer a bachelor of science degree in Culinary Nutrition. Today, the program is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, has eight full-time registered dietitians on faculty, and has produced more than 1,000 alumni. For more information, visit http://www.jwu.edu.

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Physicians at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University worked closely with three top scholars from a state university earlier this summer, providing the students with experiences ranging from anesthesiology to robotic surgery.

Sophie Austin, Pooja Sarin and Stuart Bumgarner, Park Scholars at N.C. State University, participated in a multi-week internship this summer involving the Park Scholarship program and the pediatrics and cardiovascular sciences departments at ECU.

Sarin, 21, a rising senior, is the daughter of Sanjiv and Ratna Sarin of Greensboro. Majoring in biomedical engineering, she is a graduate of Western Guilford High School. Bumgarner, 20, a rising junior, is majoring in zoology. Both interned with the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences at ECU. There, they practiced working with the robotic da Vinci Surgical System, viewed heart surgeries in the operating room and compiled videos of robot-assisted heart surgeries.

I would say definitely the highlight for me was seeing the mitral valve repair, Sarin said. Ive loved watching the da Vinci, coming from an engineering background.

But the most interesting part has been watching Dr. (W. Randolph) Chitwood interact with patients, she said. Hes so good with patients, and they love him. We always leave laughing.

He tries to bring humor into it, Bumgarner said of Chitwood, a professor and director of the East Carolina Heart Institute. It makes them more comfortable with him and trust him more.

Both said the experience has been worthwhile.

Weve not only gotten to learn a lot about the surgical side, Bumgarner said. Weve gotten to learn about the other fields of medicine such as cardiology and anesthesiology.

Its been pretty eye-opening, Sarin said. Their internship ended Friday.

Austin, 19, is a rising junior at N.C. State. The daughter of Lisa Austin of Eden, she is majoring in biology and plans to enter medical school after graduation. From late May until June 22, she shadowed ECU pediatric faculty members, residents and medical students.

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HUNTINGTON -- A new scholarship program has been created for first-year students entering the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. Named in honor of James "Jim" J. Schneider, who retired from the medical school in June, the recipient of the scholarship will be chosen by the school's scholarship committee in conjunction with the Marshall University Financial Aid office.

Schneider served the School of Medicine and University Physicians and Surgeons Inc. for 21 years, finishing his career as the senior associate dean for finance and administration and executive director, respectively.

"Jim was a steady and effective leader during the School of Medicine's expansion to the Marshall University Medical Center in the 1990s," said Linda Holmes, director of development and alumni affairs with the School of Medicine. "He also guided several other multimillion dollar School of Medicine building projects. The formation of this scholarship is quite fitting because of Jim's commitment to our students for so many years."

Gifts may be given to the Schneider scholarship by calling 304-691-1711 or sending an email to holmes@marshall.edu.

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In an effort to raise money for high school sports, the Chocolate Festival and Paradise High School are teaming up for an alumni football game. PHS alumni will battle public safety officials in what has been dubbed as "Pig-a-Palooza on the Ridge."

The event will not only feature the flag football alumni game, but other fun-for-the-whole-family activities as well. The event kicks off at 8 a.m. with a pigs and pancakes breakfast hosted by the Comeback Diner.

The "Pig Pen" is an arts and crafts fair held on the softball field that will feature student organizations and groups and other vendors hawking their wares. Chocolate Festival Executive Director Debbie LaPlant-Moseley said Chocolate Fest 2012 was the first time that PHS students really got involved in the festival. She said she wanted to make sure the students were involved this year as well. All the money raised from each student-run booth will go into the respective organization the student is representing.

There will also be a "Pig-a-Palooza on Wheels" show and shine at the middle field featuring "anything on wheels," from classic cars to roller skates. The Pig-a-Palooza event was born of Sacramento's annual Pig Bowl, which has been ongoing for about 30 years, LaPlant Moseley said. She said former Paradise Town Councilwoman Frankie Rutledge has wanted to hold a similar event in Paradise for a while.

"We thought 'This is the time,'" LaPlant-Moseley said. "We wanted it to be so much more than a football

She noted that the term "polooza" is loosely defined as "celebration." Half-time activities include a golf-ball drop and a kiss the pig contest. The day will close with a barbecue and boot stomp.

The state's K-12 public schools have been cut by more than $18 billion over the last three years, roughly $3,051 per student, according to the event press release. Class sizes are increasing; music, art and sports programs are being eliminated, and computer labs, libraries and schools are being shut down.

The funds raised from the event will benefit local youth organizations and the infrastructure of the Chocolate Festival, LaPlant-Moseley said. Agencies expected to take park in the event are Paradise Police, Paradise Fire, Butte County Sheriff's Office, Chico Police, Butte County Search and Rescue, Emergency Medical Technicians, and possibly some SWAT team members and military personnel.

With so many public safety personnel involved, the logic in calling the event "Pig-a-Palooza" could be questioned. But LaPlant-Moseley said it is not derogatory at all.

"It stands for pride, integrity and guts," she said. "I think you have to have a sense of humor to work in public safety."

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