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July 2007
Woolliscroft Named Medical School Dean
James O. Woolliscroft, M.D.
James O. Woolliscroft, M.D., has been selected as dean of the University of Michigan Medical School. His five-year appointment became effective July 1.
“Dr. Woolliscroft’s exceptional leadership during the past 10 months as interim dean clearly demonstrates his ability to build upon the existing excellence of the Medical School and lead it to even greater stature,” says Robert P. Kelch, M.D., executive vice president for medical affairs and CEO of the U-M Health System.
During Woolliscroft’s tenure as interim dean, the Medical School saw the expansion of state-of-the-art scientific and clinical facilities, including the W.K. Kellogg Eye Center project and the Brehm Center for Type 1 Diabetes Research and Analysis; a rise in NIH funding; an increase in the permanent endowment, and an increase in both the number and value of student scholarships.
U-M Health System Celebrates Grand-Opening of New CVC Building
On June 7, more than 3,000 people attended the grand opening of the new U-M Cardiovascular Center (CVC) Building. Located at the heart of the U-M medical campus, the facility will provide one-stop access to most of the University’s adult heart and vascular care — and allow U-M specialists from different disciplines to work together as never before.
The five-story, 350,000-square-foot facility stands on the former site of historic Old Main hospital, at the corner of Ann and Observatory streets. Overhead walkways and tunnels connect it to University Hospital and C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital.
The new University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center
In addition to being a hub for some of the nation’s most advanced patient care, the new building will foster the training of new cardiovascular professionals and the continuing education of new and existing physicians. Click HERE for additional information about the CVC grand-opening ceremony, including links to videos from the event.
Celebrate Your Medical School Memories at Michigan! October 26-27, 2007It’s time once again to plan for Reunion! This fall, the emeritus class of 1957, all previous emeriti classes, and all classes whose graduation year ends in either “2” or “7” are invited to Ann Arbor for Reunion ’07.
The weekend will be filled with memories relived and friendships rekindled. A variety of events are planned, from faculty presentations to class dinners to an exciting afternoon of Michigan football as the Michigan Wolverines take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers. It’s a weekend you won’t want to miss!
We look forward to seeing you at Reunion ’07! For more information, or to register, please visit the Reunion ’07 Web site. If you have questions regarding registration or hotel accommodations, please contact Gina Jennings at medevents@umich.edu or (734) 998-7597. For general information, please contact Julie Antis at antisj@umich.edu or (734) 998-7703.
Support the Future of Medicine by Sponsoring a White CoatEach year, approximately 170 outstanding scholars have the honor of joining one of the most prestigious medical institutions in the country when they are formally welcomed as the U-M’s newest class of medical students at the White Coat Ceremony.
During the ceremony, sponsored by the U-M Medical Center Alumni Society, new medical students gather in the presence of their families, guests, faculty members and leaders of the Medical School to formally receive the cloak of their future profession — the white coat. This event marks a milestone in the education of a medical student — entry into clinical medicine.
Many of the white coats presented at the ceremony are sponsored by generous and dedicated alumni. Click on the link below to find out how you can support the future of medicine by sponsoring a white coat.
U-M Mourns Tragic Deaths of Six Survival Flight Team Members
The University is mourning six members of a U-M Survival Flight team whose plane crashed in Lake Michigan late on June 4. The team was en route from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Willow Run Airport, carrying organs for transplant.
The victims were: David Ashburn, M.D., a resident in thoracic surgery; Richard Chenault II, a transplant donation specialist with the U-M Transplant Program; Dennis Hoyes, a Marlin Air pilot; Rick Lapensee, a transplant donation specialist; Bill Serra, a Marlin Air pilot; and Martinus (Martin) Spoor, M.D., a cardiac surgeon on the U-M faculty.
“Our hearts are broken by this devastating and irreplaceable loss for the University of Michigan community,” says President Mary Sue Coleman. “Every day, the doctors, nurses and flight personnel of Survival Flight perform heroic work to save the lives of others, and that is how we will remember those who perished in this tragedy — as selfless heroes.
“There is no greater act than that of saving a life, and through our grief, we take comfort in knowing these six men died in the service of a fellow human being,” says Coleman.
A memorial fund has been established to honor the fallen Survival Flight team members. For details about how to make a gift, please visit the Survival Flight Memorial Fund Web site.
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