U N I V E R S I T Y O F N E W E N G L A N DC O L L E G E O F O S T E O PAT H I C M E D I C I N E

GRADUATION ANDAWARDS RECEPTION

May 15, 2020

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLANDCollege of Osteopathic Medicine

11 Hills Beach Road

Biddeford, ME 04005

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Awards Ceremony Class of 2020

Doctor of Patience Award

Criterion: Life partner recognition for their time and dedicationPresenter: Dan Smoot, OMS-IV Class of 2020 Vice President

W. Hadley Hoyt, Jr. D.O. Award

Sponsor: Family and Friends of W. Hadley Hoyt, Jr.Criterion: In recognition of dedication to service in the osteopathic

profession and commitment to life-long learning in the healing arts

Presenter: Patricia A. Kelley, M.S. Associate Dean, Office of Recruitment, Student & Alumni

Services

Donna Jones Moritsugu Award

Sponsor: American Osteopathic FoundationCriterion: Partner who best exemplifies the role

of the professional partner while being a person in their own right

Presenter: Patricia A. Kelley, M.S. Associate Dean, Office of Recruitment, Student & Alumni Services

Sigma Sigma Phi Certificates

Sponsor: Sigma Sigma PhiCriterion: Outstanding scholastic achievement and servicePresenter: Rahul Tilani, OMS-IV Sigma Sigma Phi 2017/2018 President

Emergency Medicine Award

Sponsor: Society for Academic Emergency MedicineCriterion: Demonstration of excellence in the

specialty of Emergency MedicinePresenter: Guy DeFeo, D.O. ’88 Associate Dean for Clinical Education

New England Academy of Osteopathy Award/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Department Award

Sponsor: New England Academy of Osteopathy and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Department

Criterion: Outstanding achievement in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

Presenter: Jodie Hermann, D.O. ’06 Chair, Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

UNE COM Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Recognition Award

Sponsor: Department of Osteopathic Manipulative MedicineCriterion: The graduating student who best exemplifies the principles

and practices of Osteopathic Manipulative MedicinePresenter: Jodie Hermann, D.O. ’06 Chair, Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

Fellowship Award

Sponsor: Departments of Anatomy and Osteopathic Manipulative MedicineCriterion: Outstanding achievements in Anatomy/Osteopathic

Manipulative Medicine Fellowship ProgramPresenter: Jodie Hermann, D.O. ’06 Chair, Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

Outstanding Clinical Performance Award

Sponsor: Clinical Affairs DepartmentCriterion: Outstanding evaluations from preceptorsPresenter: Guy DeFeo, D.O. ’88 Associate Dean for Clinical Education

Interprofessional Education (IPE) Honors Distinction

Sponsor: UNE COM DeanCriterion: Recognizes sustained effort on the part of a student

who is committed to collaborative practice. Presenter: Stacey Thieme, D.O. ’93 Director of Preceptor Program; IPE COM Clinical Faculty

Representative

Care of the Underserved Pathway (CUP) Scholar Honors Distinction

Sponsor: UNE Center for Excel¬lence in Public HealthCriterion: Recognizes UNE health professions students who have

completed the CUP Scholar Honors Distinction program. Presenter: Ian Imbert, M.P.H. Maine AHEC CUP Scholar Program Manager

Advancement of the Academic Mission of UNE COM Award

Sponsor: Department of Academic AffairsCriterion: The student or students must be a member or members

of the senior class and have demonstrated dedication and given significant contributions and service to support the advancement of the academic mission of UNE COM (or to improve our curriculum) for the majority of their medical school years.

Presenter: Stacey Pierce-Talsma D.O., M.S., FNAOME Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

2020 Excellence in Public Health Award

Sponsor: U.S. Public Health Service Physician Professional Advisory Committee

Criterion: Recognizes medical students across the United States who advance public health and those who exemplify the US Public Health Service mission to protect, promote, and advance the health and safety of our Nation.

Presenter: CDR Andrew I. Geller, M.D. Medical Officer, Medication Safety Program, Centers for

Disease Control & Prevention

Leadership Award

Sponsor: UNE COM Office of Recruitment, Student & Alumni Services

Criterion: Outstanding leadership & service during four years of enrollment

Presenter: Patricia A. Kelley Associate Dean, Office of Recruitment, Student & Alumni

Services

UNE COM Alumni Association Award

Sponsor: UNE COM Alumni AssociationCriterion: A member of the graduating class who demonstrates

exemplary teamwork, school and professional pride, and service to the UNE College of Osteopathic Medicine and to the profession

Presenter: Jodie Hermann, D.O. ’06 President, UNE COM Alumni Association

Presentation of Class Gift

Presenter: Lauren Ferguson, OMS-IV Class of 2020 President

Parfitt Award

Sponsor: New Hampshire Osteopathic AssociationCriterion: Most outstanding New Hampshire student

who exemplifies osteopathic conceptsPresenter: Patricia A. Kelley, M.S. Associate Dean, Office of Recruitment, Student & Alumni

Services

Sauter Award for Graduate with Distinction

Sponsor: UNE COM DeanCriterion: A member of the senior class the faculty would choose

to be their family physicianPresenter: Jane Carreiro, D.O. ’88 Vice President for Health Affairs and

Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine

CLASS OF 2020 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Lucas BartlettDoctors for Maine’s Future Scholarship* 2016-2020

Sonia BiswasDoctors for Maine’s Future Scholarship* 2016-2020

Cameron BubarDr. Mason Allen Scholarship and Dr. Lawrence Newth Fellowship 2018-2019

Kelly CiapciakHarold Frank Memorial Scholarship 2019-2020

Max R. CohenBoyd Buser, DO Endowed Scholarship 2017-2018Patricia A. Kelley Endowed Scholarship 2019-2020

Katherine Cone ’15Roswell P. Bates DO Endowed Scholarship 2018-2019Founders Endowed Scholarship 2019-2020

Kevin M. ConnollyDr. Mason Allen Scholarship and Dr. Lawrence Newth Fellowship 2018-2019

Eliza FosterRobert J. Harrisburg/Bosal Foam Scholarship 2017-2018

Kristin C. FrisbyToon and Linda Lee Family Scholarship Fund 2017-2018

Raveena GandhiEdgar A. Pimentel, DO ’91 Scholarship 2018-2020

Rebecca D. GreenspanDr. Mason Allen Scholarship and Dr. Lawrence Newth Fellowship 2018-2019

Gavin M. HannonDoctors for Maine’s Future Scholarship* 2016-2020

Robert C. HarmonDr. Mason Allen Scholarship and Dr. Lawrence Newth Fellowship 2018-2019

Sarah E. HortonDr. Mason Allen Scholarship and Dr. Lawrence Newth Fellowship 2018-2019

Justine LazatinJurgenson Scholarship Fund for Excellence 2018-2019

Emma MasonDoctors for Maine’s Future Scholarship* 2016-2020

Frank MarowitzDr. Mason Allen Scholarship and Dr. Lawrence Newth Fellowship 2018-2019

Michael T. MozerDr. Mason Allen Scholarship and Dr. Lawrence Newth Fellowship 2018-2019

Dana PattonWilliam F. Bergen, DO Endowed Scholarship 2017-2020

Michael Quarella Jeremiah & Auxilia (Celia) Lowney Scholarship 2019-2020

Jessica R. Vittorelli ’14Doctors for Maine’s Future Scholarship* 2016-2020

Holly A. Wadman Boyd Buser, DO Endowed Scholarship 2016-2017

Thomas R. WickhamWilliam B. Strong, D.O. Memorial Endowed Scholarship 2018-2019Medical Mutual Insurance Company of Maine Scholarship 2019-2020

Zethariah D. Zielinski ’15Dr. Mason Allen Scholarship and Dr. Lawrence Newth Fellowship 2018-2019

*The University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine has participated in the Doctors for Maine’s Future Scholarship program for eight years. For each student provided with aid from the State of Maine, UNE matches funds for another student from donations and other applicable endowed scholarships. We would like to thank the many significant that have supported the Class of 2020 Doctors for Maine’s Future scholarship recipients over the past four years.

College of Osteopathic Medicine Scholarship Donors

Visionary Society $1 million+Doctors for Maine’s Future Scholarship

Ambassador Society$100,000 - $999,999HRSA

Leader Society$50,000 - $99,999Estate of Kenneth M. HillsLinda L. Lee, J.D. P ’89Elmina B. Sewall FoundationEileen L. Wyatt

Benefactor Society$10,000 - $49,999Lisa Smith DeFalco, D.O. ’98 and Robert A. DeFalco, Jr., D.O. ’98Samuel M. DiCapua, D.O. ’88Kathleen A. Harper, D.O. ’87W. Hadley Hoyt III, D.O.Jack Fireman, D.O. Scholarship Fund of the Rhode Island Community FoundationLouis P. Leite, D.O. ’89 and Kelly R. Leite, D.O. ’89Michael D. McNamara, D.O. ’88Medical Mutual Insurance Company of MaineEdgar A. Pimentel, D.O. ’91Daniel J. Sheps, D.O. ’10Sondra SmithAnne L. Tilley, D.O. ’99UNE COM Student Government

Chairman Society$5,000 - $9,999Anonymous (1)Bruce P. Bates, D.O. and Charlotte K. BatesStephanie M. Bien, D.O. ’88David M. Biondi, D.O. ’85 and Lucia M. BiondiAutumn Clark, D.O. ’02 and Willis Hoyt IV, D.O. ’02Kimberly Corneal D’Eramo, D.O. ’02Sharon L. Dorman, D.O. ’92Karl Felber, D.O. ’88Edward M. Friedman, D.O. and Carole J. Friedman

Paul M. Gagnon, D.O. ’87Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies- Matching Gift ProgramKathryne A. Leonard, D.O. ’86 and Robert T. Leonard, Jr., D.O. ’86Melissa L. McLane, D.O. ’98Jeffrey L. Mikutis, D.O. ’83 and Susan B. MikutisRobert W. Morse, D.O. ’91Charles E. O’Brien, Jr., D.O. ’86David C. Olken, D.O. ’87 and Monika R. OlkenCurtis W. Penney, D.O. ’93Patricia J. Phillips, D.O. ’85Ingrid Schmedtje, D.O. ’88Southern Maine Osteopathic GroupJeffrey A. Stone, D.O. ’88James M. Tracy, D.O. ’84 and Susan R. Tracy

Trustee Society$2,500 - $4,999Anonymous (1)Michael J. Battaglia, D.O. ’86John V. Chang, D.O. ’84, M.Sc., FACEP, FAAUCM and Jean A. ChangMoya P. Chew-Lai P ’19David Ciraulo, D.O., M.P.H. ’88, P ’21 and Sandra C. Ciraulo P ’21Richard J. DeCarolis, D.O. ’90Steven E. Fern, D.O. ’89Thomas S. Flach, D.O. ’89James E. Fluet, D.O. ’85Sandra L. GooldenStephen R. Gorman, D.O. ’00Edmund H. Hornstein, D.O. ’87James and Susan Tracy Charitable FoundationC. Roger Kendrick, D.O.*Polly E. Leonard, D.O. ’95, M.S. ’11Eric T. Lubiner, D.O. ’94 and Jill LubinerMichael McCarten, D.O. ’83Mark Morris, D.O. ’02Joshua Morrison, D.O. ’09Charlotte A. Paolini, D.O. ’89Sarah E. Prescott, D.O. ’89, P ’21 and Andrew H. Beauregard P ’21Paul F. Racicot, M.D. and Margo RacicotJ. Chase Rand, D.O., C.M.D. and Judith RandBenjamin L. Russell, D.O. ’85Eric L. Schneider, D.O. ’03 and Therese M. SchneiderJohn P. Tumiel, H.A. ’14Marianne C. San Antonio, D.O. ’05 and Michael T. Vest, D.O. ’01E. Russell Young, D.O. ’85

Founder Society$1,000 - $2,499Anonymous (2)James M. Andrews, D.O. ’99Robert Bach ’94, D.O. and Debra Bach, Ph.D.Carol A. Bernier, D.O. ’11Blank Family FundCraig S. Boisvert, D.O. ’82Myra Thivierge and Jeffrey A. Bonney P ’14Bosal Foam & FiberGayle A. Brazeau, Ph.D. and Daniel A. Brazeau, Ph.D.Barbara C. Brazis, D.O. ’91 and Patricia A. EberlePeter J. Buckley, D.O. ’96John B. Caramagna, D.O. ’96Ralph G. Cataldo, D.O. ’91Jacquelyn B. Cawley, D.O. ’89 and Robert Cawley, D.O. ’88, P ’16Kristin Abbruzzi, D.O. ’94 and Richard W. Conron, Jr., D.O. ’94John C. Coppinger, D.O. ’92John M. Corsi, D.O. ’84Christine Dean, D.O. ’86Maura E. DeJoseph, D.O. ’03Christy L. Dibble, D.O. ’92Donald D. Diverio, Jr., D.O. ’89Barbara and Dale H. Dohner P ’98Drs. Betsy and Glenn Richard Fund of Schwab CharitableDavid R. Duval, D.O. ’87Lucille Folino, D.O. ’85 and Mark Yacyk, D.O. ’87Lisa M. Frappier-Frank, D.O. ’89 and Steven Frank, D.O. ’90Walter E. Geer, D.O. ’12Ana P. Gomes, D.O. ’94 and Thaddeus M. Aversa, D.O. ’94Marilyn Gelish Gugliucci, Ph.D.Saralee and Robert J. HarrisburgElizabeth M. HavuDavid P. Jones, D.O. ’96The Kaminsky Family FoundationCharles F. Kava, D.O. ’83Patricia A. Kelley, M.S.Jacklyn D. Kiefer, D.O. ’06Robert Kyle, D.O. ’97 and Kathryn KylePhilip B. LaPlante, D.O. ’12Joseph M. Leahy, Jr., D.O. ’92 and Kathleen Correia Leahy, D.O. ’92Howard D. Lipkin, D.O. ’86Sarah M. Litsch, D.O. ’06Charles W. Lowney, D.O.Jane A. Lyons, D.O. ’91 and John R. Macatee, D.O. ’91

Maine Osteopathic AssociationIan Meng, Ph.D.Susann Salansky Meurer, D.O. ’91Erica I. Miller, D.O. ’08Julie Foley Miller, D.O. ’86OHM/BMC Alumni ClubNicholas J. Palermo, D.O., P.C.Joy L. Palmer, D.O. ’05Loraine Paradis, D.O. ’87Nicole Pasquarello and George J. Pasquarello III, D.O. ’93David W. Paul, D.O. ’98Lynn Pelli, M.S.W. ’06 and Roger T. Pelli, D.O. ’86Matthew P. Raymond, D.O. ’95Jane and Harold Reichard P ’90, ’93Drs. Betsy and Glenn Richard FundKatherine M. Riggert, D.O. ’04Christopher D. Rogers, D.O. ’85James B. Ryan, D.O. ’82Sarah Tolford Selby, D.O. ’09Kevin J. Shanaghan, D.O. ’88Brian T. Shea, D.O. ’94Gretchen M. Sibley, D.O. ’94Wayne R. Smith, D.O. ’05The Lockrow FundBeatriz Torrado-Ridgley, D.O. ’94UNE COM Alumni AssociationJudith and Arthur J. VanDerburgh, D.O.Peter A. Vellis, D.O. ’86Lori L. Wallower, D.O. ’88Frank H. Willard, Ph.D.Barbara J. Winterson, Ph.D. and Stephen C. Shannon, D.O., M.P.H.

*deceased

The University’s fiscal year runs from June 1 through May 31. Please note that qualifying gifts received on or after March 11, 2020 may not be included in this listing. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy in compiling this list of donors, errors or omissions may have occurred. If you feel this is the case, please contact Michael Manning in the Office of Institutional Advancement at (207) 221-4374 or mmanning6@une.edu.