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Y school of medicine Alumni Reunion Weekend May 29—31, 2015
Y school of medicineAlumni Reunion Weekend
May 29—31, 2015
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photo creditsJohn Curtis, Terri Degradi, James Anderson, Michael Marsland, and Jim Fiora
Welcome Back!
The School of Medicine and Association of Yale Alumni in Medicine invites you and your spouses, partners, families and guests back to campus this spring to celebrate your reunion!
Take advantage of your time on campus to explore all that is Yale. Come to hear lectures, come to engage in stimulating conversations, come to experience once again the camaraderie of your classmates.
Most of all, come to celebrate with your friends and families. The most important ingredient for a memorable reunion is you! Your presence will make all the di≠erence.
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Friday, May 29Schedule subject to change.Final schedule will be distributed upon arrival on campus.Please check our website at www.medicine.yale.edu/alumni for schedule updates and more information about the activities listed here.
11:00 am–7:00 pm
Reunion Weekend Registration
Pick up your nametags and final weekend schedule. Stop back during the weekend with any questions or for recommendations on self-guided tours or children’s activities. Feel free to sit for a spell at our welcome tables and chat with other alumni back for the reunion.Sterling Hall of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street, Rotunda
Lunch
Lunch is on your own – take advantage of one of New Haven’s many restaurants or sample the variety of cuisines available from the carts on Cedar Street.
1:30–3:00 pm
Guided Walking Tour of the Medical
School Campus and Student Q&A session
Let Director of Admissions Richard Silverman and current medical students be your guides in a tour of the Medical School, including information about recent developments at the School and stops in Smilow Cancer Hospital, The Anlyan Center, and the anatomy laboratory. The tour will conclude with a 30-minute Q&A session, giving you a chance to learn more about student life at YSM.
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1:30–2:45 pm
Tour of the Yale Center for
Medical Simulation
Dr. Leigh Evans directed the design and installation of the state-of-the art Yale Center for Medical Simulation (YCMS), which opened in January. The Center was established by the Department of Emergency Medicine for teaching and research in medical simulation. As the Director of the Center, Dr. Evans has developed a simulation curriculum for medical students and residents utilizing the technology and science of simulation education. Her research interests focus on the transfer of simulation skills to the clinical setting and simulation training for the development of teamwork and leadership skills. Dr. Evans’ co-facilitators for this on-location event are: Dr. Kelly Dodge, Director of Resident Simulation; Dr. James Bonz, Director of Procedural Simulation and Dr. Ti≠any Moadel, Simulation Fellow. Limited capacity, advance reservations required. The center is walking distance on Howard Avenue, and limited shuttle service will be o≠ered from 333 Cedar Street also.
Designation Statement: The Yale School of Medicine designates this live activity for 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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3:00–4:00 pm
The Modern Medical Library:
“It’s all on the Internet! Isn’t it?”
Innovation and technology are transforming many industries, and libraries have not been immune to radical change. In this context some wonder about the relevance of libraries today. Join a panel of Cushing/Whitney Medical Librarians as they talk about how their roles have changed to meet
the needs of the medical community. Hear about their diverse roles as research partners, and the fascinating ways they support the work of the Medical Center’s students, clinicians, scientists and educators.
4:00–4:30 pm
Ancient Art, Modern Science: 200 Years of
Medicine at Yale Documentary
Enjoy a special showing of the YSM Bicentennial documentary chronicling the rise of the School of Medicine from its origins as the Medical Institution of Yale College in 1810 to its current incarnation as one of the world’s major centers for biomedical research; clinical care; and the education of physicians, scientists, physician associates, and public health professionals.
4:00–5:00 pm
HAVEN Free Clinic: Shaping Leaders in
Primary Care
Founded in 2005, the HAVEN Free Clinic is a sustainable student-run primary care clinic partnered with Fair Haven Community Health Center (FHCHC) and Yale University. Every Saturday, student and
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faculty volunteers from Yale’s medical, nursing, physician associate, public health, and undergraduate programs provide care to uninsured patients in Fair Haven. Aedan Co≠ey YSPH ’16 and Marina Di Bartolo YSM ’15, executive co-directors, will o≠er a virtual tour of how HAVEN fits into the landscape of healthcare providers in New Haven and in the country, and the e≠ect that organizations such as HAVEN have on shaping leaders in primary care.
5:0o–5:30 pm
Samuel D. Kushlan M.D. ’35 Society
Medallion Presentation
The Samuel D. Kushlan MD ’35 Society memorializes our loyal longtime School of Medicine alumnus, who passed away in 2010 at the age of 98, having served as a mentor and role model for generations of physicians in training at Yale. This weekend, Dean Robert Alpern will welcome the 50th reunion Class of 1965
into the Kushlan Society, presenting each member with a Kushlan medallion. All alumni and guests are welcome to attend.
5:30–10:00 pm
Welcome Cocktails and Reunion
Buffet Dinner
Mingle with fellow alumni and their guests in Edward S. Harkness Hall over cocktails and then enjoy a sumptuous festive dinner bu≠et served from 6:30–8:00 pm. Linger over cordials and continued conversation.
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Saturday, May 30Please check our website at www.medicine.yale.edu/alumni for schedule updates and more information about the activities listed here.
8:00 am–3:30 pm
Reunion Weekend Registration &
Information Desk
Pick up your nametags and final weekend schedule. Stop back during the weekend with any questions or for recommendations on self-guided tours or children’s activities. Feel free to sit for a spell at our welcome tables and chat with other alumni back for the reunion.Sterling Hall of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street, Rotunda
8:00–9:00 am
Light Continental Breakfast in the
Cushing/Whitney Library
9:00–10:00 am
Catalyzing Innovation and Collaboration
in Medical Technology Development
Formally established in 2014, the Center for Biomedical and Interventional Technology (CBIT) aims to integrate engineering, medicine and entrepreneurship, with a focus on engagement with undergraduate, graduate, business and medical students, residents, postdocs, faculty, and sta≠ across the entire Yale campus. Come hear CBIT co-founder and Chair of Biomedical Engineering W. Mark Saltzman, PhD describe how CBIT is helping build cross-campus
networks to identify unmet clinical needs, form and support collaborative teams, and fund projects with partnerships with investors and industry.
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Designation Statement: The Yale School of Medicine designates this live activity for 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
10:15–11:15 am
Pitch an idea or yourself to CBIT!
Do you have an unmet clinical need you think CBIT might help with? Interested in being involved in CBIT? Following Dr. Saltzman’s presentation, interested alumni are invited to join CBIT leaders to share ideas or discuss your own interest in involvement with CBIT’s programs and projects. See http://cbit.yale.edu for more information about CBIT in advance of reunion weekend. Limited capacity, preregistration strongly encouraged.
10:15–11:15 am
Developing Innovative Community-
based Wellness Programs for Mothers
and Children
The New Haven Mental Health Outreach for Mothers (MOMS) Partnership is a coalition lead
by mothers, community-based providers, local and state government, national partners and academic institutions committed to the vision and mission of maternal and child wellbeing. Megan V. Smith, MPH,
DrPH, assistant professor of Psychiatry, Child Study and Public Health, and principal investigator for the MOMS Partnership, will share the many facets
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of the partnership, built o≠ the foundation that when mothers are healthy, children are healthy and communities are healthy too.
Designation Statement: The Yale School of Medicine designates this live activity for 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
10:30–11:00 am
Ancient Art, Modern Science: 200 Years of
Medicine at Yale Documentary
See Friday, 4:00 pm listing.
11:30 am–12:30 pm
Dean’s State of the School address and
Annual Meeting of the Association of
Yale Alumni in Medicine
Robert J. Alpern, md, Dean and Ensign Professor of Medicine, shares the latest news from the Medical School and his vision for the future. The AYAM will present the 2015 Distinguished Alumni Service Awards.
12:30–2:00 pm
All-Alumni Buffet Lunch
Enjoy a delicious bu≠et lunch under the tent in Harkness courtyard and in Marigold’s with your fellow reunion alumni.
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2:00–3:00 pm
Treasures of the Medical Library
Enjoy a guided tour through the current exhibits at the Library: “Preserving Form, Preserving Content: Caring for Collections at the Medical Library” explores preservation e≠orts to care for the Medical Library’s important and varied collections, keeping them accessible for future generations of researchers. “Baldwin’s Patent Medicines,” a series of letterpress posters from the late 19th century, advertises the Baldwin Patent Medicine Company’s specific tonics and pills for an astonishing range of complaints. “100 Years of Public Health at Yale:” One of the oldest accredited schools of public health in this country, the school advances public health through research, education and practice. This exhibit examines the rise of public health at Yale through present day. And finally, tucked downstairs in the library is the Cushing Center: visit this one-of-a-kind center including the unique Brain Tumor Registry and the drawings, photographs and rare book collection of Dr. Harvey Cushing. This tour will be repeated at 3:00 pm.
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medical treasure huntersChildren ages 5–12 are invited to follow a self-guided, parent-assisted hunt for some of the Library’s extraordinary and amazing treasures. Maps and hunt instructions will be available at the Circulation Desk.
3:00–4:00 pm
Treasures of the medical Library
See 2:00 pm listing.
6:00 pm
Samuel d. kushlan, md ’35 society dinner
Including Classes of 1945 & 1950The Samuel D. Kushlan MD ’35 Society memorializes our loyal longtime School of Medicine alumnus, who passed away in 2010 at the age of 98, having served as a mentor and role model for generations of physicians in training at Yale. All graduates who have celebrated their 50th reunion are invited to join this dinner each spring.
individual class gatherings
Classes of 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, and 2010Please see your class reunion chair’s letter of invitation or our website at http://medicine.yale.edu/alumni/events for individual dinner times and locations.
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Sunday, May 31
7:30–11:30 am
Association of Yale
Alumni Breakfast in
Commons
Join Yale College alumni for a farewell breakfast bu≠et in the historic Yale Commons. Advance reservations required–limited seating available.
General Information
MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE
Please check our website at www.medicine.yale.edu/alumni for schedule updates and more information about the activities listed here. The final schedule distributed upon arrival on campus will include locations for all events.
ONLINE RESERVATIONS
For online reservations, additional information and reunion weekend updates, please visit us online at http://medicine.yale.edu/alumni. In an e≠ort to go green, we encourage all alumni to register directly online. Online reservations also a≠ord you an immediate email confirmation of your reservation.
babysitting
For Saturday evening, private baby sitting may be available through your hotel, or hiring a local Yale student. Contact Debby Jagielow in the Alumni O∞ce at [email protected] for more information.
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hotel information
Yale School of Medicine has a block of rooms and negotiated rates at the following hotels:Please note: rooms & rates are based on availability at the time of booking.
Premiere Hotel & Suites3 Long Wharf Drive, New Haven, CT http://www.newhavensuites.com/Large rooms with fully-equipped kitchen • complimentary breakfast • complimentary parking • 6-8 minutes to Medical School & Downtown reservations call 866 458-0232 or 203 777- 5337Rate (per night) $137
New Haven Hotel229 George Street, New Haven, CT http://www.newhavenhotel.com/Restaurant (breakfast only) • Parking Fee • 5 minutes to Medical School reservations call 800 644-6835Rate (per night) $199
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Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale155 Temple Street, New Haven, CT http://www.omnihotels.com/ Restaurant/Bar/Lounge • Parking Fee • 5 minutes to Medical School reservations call 800 843-6664 Rate (per night) $225
Please contact the hotel of your choice as soon as possible to book your reservation. When making your reservation, mention you are attending the Yale School of Medicine Reunion Weekend as there are also Yale College Reunions the same weekend. The hotels will release our block of rooms on April 29, 2015.
For additional hotels in the greater New Haven area, please see Yale’s Visitor’s Gateway: www.yale.edu/gateways/visitors.
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buy ysm gearCampus Customs will be on site at the Friday dinner and Saturday lunch, selling a variety of official YSM clothing and other items. You may also purchase items in advance online at yalebulldogblue.com/schools/medicine.html, and use code “medreunion15” to receive a 15% discount.
special needs, handicapped access, and
special meal requests
We wish to make Yale School of Medicine Reunions accessible to all alumni and guests. If you have physical limitations or special needs, or special dietary needs, please contact Joan Peck, (203 436-8551 or [email protected]), before making your reservation. Vegan/vegetarian and other non-red meat options are available at every meal on campus. The deadline for special requests is May 15.
special requests and registration
deadline: friday, may 15, 2015
Cancellation/change deadline (for full refund): May 15, 2015 at 4 pm. Partial refunds may be possible for cancellations received after May 15, depending on event’s recoverable expenses.
financial assistance is available
We recognize that reunion fees are not the only costs to attending the weekend’s activities. Should you find the reunion fees cost prohibitive, you may confidentially contact Debby Jagielow in the Alumni O∞ce at [email protected] or 203 436-8540 for reduced reunion fees information.
parking
Parking will be available in the Air Rights Garage for medical campus events; you may have your ticket validated at the Reunion Registration Desk in the Rotunda of Sterling Hall of Medicine. Please note: street parking is limited and meters are strictly enforced. Parking recommendations for class dinners will be available on our website: www.medicine.yale.edu/alumni.
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ysm shuttle service
Complimentary shuttle service will be available during the weekend, servicing the Reunion hotels, Sterling Hall of Medicine (333 Cedar Street), Harkness Hall (367 Cedar Street) and the Saturday night dinners at the downtown New Haven restaurant locations.
Shuttle hours:Friday: 12 noon – 10:30 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am – 10:30 pm
suggested attire
Most reunion events are casual. Enjoying a walk around campus calls for comfortable shoes. For the Saturday Class Dinner, many classes recommend jacket and tie for men and comparable attire for women.
weather
Temperatures for late May in New Haven have been as low as 50 degrees F and as high as 90 degrees F. In addition, rain is always a possibility. We advise you to plan for variable weather and bring an umbrella.
accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Yale School of Medicine and The O∞ce of Development & Alumni A≠airs. Yale School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
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faculty disclosures
It is the policy of Yale School of Medicine, Continuing Medical Education, to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its educational programs. All faculty participating as speakers in these programs are required to disclose any relevant financial relationship(s) they (or spouse or partner) have with a commercial interest that benefits the individual in any financial amount that has occurred within the past 12 months; and the opportunity to a≠ect the content of CME about the products or services of the commercial interests. The Center for Continuing Medical Education will ensure that any conflicts of interest are resolved before the educational activity occurs.
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can you help the library identify mystery photographs?Over the years, the Medical Historical Library has accumulated a collection of photographs representing many great people, places and events. However, we need your help to identify who, where, and what are in some of our photographs! We hope you can help the Library as we work to preserve Yale’s history. Be on the lookout for our packet of photographs in the entrance to the Library.
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Add your thesis to the Yale Medicine Thesis Digital Library!
The Cushing/Whitney Library is digitizing many of our former student theses to add to the digital archives at ymtdl.med.yale.edu. If you would like your thesis added to the repository with worldwide access, please
download the permission form (http://tinyurl.com/pm9b2f2) or contact Nathan Rupp ([email protected] or 203 737-2960) with questions. Theses will be added in batches, over the course of the year.
Connect with Yale School of Medicine online
Giving to Yale: www.yale.edu/giveMedicineAlumni information: medicine.yale.edu/alumni
Facebook: facebook.com/YaleMedTwitter: twitter.com/YaleMed
questions?
O∞ce of Alumni A≠airs203 436-8551
[email protected]/alumni
