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President
Training: IM'82 Leo J. Pozuelo, MD
President Elect
Training: P/P'97 Alice Kim, MD
Vice President of Membership
Training: IM/PD'01, ID'03 John George III, MD
Vice President of Communications
Training: AN'08 Dale R. Shepard, MD, PhD
Immediate Past President
Training: IM'06, H/O'09 Susan J. Rehm, MD
Medical Director, Staff & Alumni Center
Training: IM'81, ID'83
Anesthesiology
Training: AN'08 Karen Jacobs, DO
Behavioral Health
Training: P'92 Andrew Vassil, MD
Cancer
Training: IM'06, RO'10 Mark K. Grove, MD
Cleveland Clinic Florida Alumni
Training: S'90, VS'91 Hardeep Phull, MD
Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine/Representative
Training: CCLCM'11 Eric Weiss, MD
Colorectal Surgery
Training: CRS'94 Paul Benedetto,MD
Dermatology
Training: IM '09, D '12, MSDO '13 Joseph Talarico, MD
Endocrinology
Training: END '09 John Vargo, MD
Gastroenterology
Training: GE '09 Kevin El-Hayek, MD
General Surgery
Training: S'11, AL/FSE'12, S/HEP'13 Leonardo Oliveira, MD (IM '10, PC/SM)
Internal Medicine
Training: IM '10, PC/SM Alice Kim, MD
Infectious Disease
Training: IM/PD'01, ID'03 Amar Gupta, MD
Imaging Radiology
Training: DR '18, ABI '21 Dianne Sandy, MD
Kidney Medicine
Training: IM '95, H/N '98 Jason Hsieh, MD
Neurological Surgery
Training: CCLCM '16, NS '18 Andreas Alexopoulos, MD, MPH
Neurology
Training: NPHY '04 Amy Park, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology & Women's Health
Training: UG/PS '09 Sumit Sharma, MD
Ophthalmology
Training: CCLCM'09, OPH'13 Ryan Goodwin, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
Training: S'99, ORS'03 Emily Volk, MD
Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Training: ACLPTH '98 Gina M. Robinson, MD, FAAP
Pediatrics
Training: PD'98 Jonathan Kaplan, MD
Plastic Surgery
Training: PL/RS'07 Mani Kavuru, MD
Respiratory
Training: IM'87, PULMCC'89 Kaushik Ghosal, PhD
Research
Training: RES/NU'10 Adam Brown, MD
Rheumatologic and Immunologic Disease
Training: RH'16, VSCL'17 Richard Kaplon, MD
Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery
Training: TS'99 Mark Licht, MD
Urology
Training:U'94 George Anton, MD
Vascular Surgery
Training: S' 83, VS'84 Specialty Groups
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Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association Over time, the work of a dedicated, curious and engaged alumni staff and alumni base has grown ever more valuable. Communication, education, information have become the benchmarks of a vibrant alumni association in this fast-paced, digital world.
Today's Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association also: Acts as a strong ambassador to attract talent to the organization Networks with alumni around the globe to both keep lines of communication open and to facilitate the best possible patient treatment Funds internal programs of special interest to Cleveland Clinic Offers a modern web site, complete with information of use to physicians, such as registration for conferences and linking to Cleveland Clinic's own prestigious Journal of Medicine Brings prominent Cleveland Clinic physicians, and others, before its Board of Directors to hear presentations on current matters of interest, many of which bear directly on physicians' own patients and practices Reports on those presentations – and other news – through its routinely produced newsletter, Alumni Connection Holds events across the world to bring alumni in other countries up to date on what's going on back home Sends representatives to important medical conferences, such as one held recently in the Middle East, to learn about new medical techniques and equipment
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Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association represents a constituency of physicians and scientists throughout the world who reflect a commitment to excellence. Those eligible for membership in the Association include: Individuals who trained for a minimum of one (1) year at a Cleveland Clinic training facility through any one of the clinical or research Graduate Medical Education ("GME") accredited programs. Medical students from Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine ("CCLCM"). PhD students who have completed their degree at Cleveland Clinic, through one of our partner universities (Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland State University, Kent State University and the University of Akron). Professional staff who hold these positions, but who trained outside Cleveland Clinic, are also eligible for membership in the Association if they have served Cleveland Clinic for a period of three (3) years.Our Mission
Cleveland Clinic is committed to serving as a resource to its Alumni by providing access to information and programmatic support necessary to ensure their professional growth and success. The goal of these efforts is to bolster the bond between the institution and its Alumni, and to create an atmosphere that encourages a commitment among Alumni to offer support and to participate in the life of the institution. Board of DirectorsBoard of Directors
Executive Committee
Richard S. Lang, MD, MPHPresident
Training: IM'82 Leo J. Pozuelo, MD
President Elect
Training: P/P'97 Alice Kim, MD
Vice President of Membership
Training: IM/PD'01, ID'03 John George III, MD
Vice President of Communications
Training: AN'08 Dale R. Shepard, MD, PhD
Immediate Past President
Training: IM'06, H/O'09 Susan J. Rehm, MD
Medical Director, Staff & Alumni Center
Training: IM'81, ID'83
Alumni Specialty Directors
John George III, MDAnesthesiology
Training: AN'08 Karen Jacobs, DO
Behavioral Health
Training: P'92 Andrew Vassil, MD
Cancer
Training: IM'06, RO'10 Mark K. Grove, MD
Cleveland Clinic Florida Alumni
Training: S'90, VS'91 Hardeep Phull, MD
Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine/Representative
Training: CCLCM'11 Eric Weiss, MD
Colorectal Surgery
Training: CRS'94 Paul Benedetto,MD
Dermatology
Training: IM '09, D '12, MSDO '13 Joseph Talarico, MD
Endocrinology
Training: END '09 John Vargo, MD
Gastroenterology
Training: GE '09 Kevin El-Hayek, MD
General Surgery
Training: S'11, AL/FSE'12, S/HEP'13 Leonardo Oliveira, MD (IM '10, PC/SM)
Internal Medicine
Training: IM '10, PC/SM Alice Kim, MD
Infectious Disease
Training: IM/PD'01, ID'03 Amar Gupta, MD
Imaging Radiology
Training: DR '18, ABI '21 Dianne Sandy, MD
Kidney Medicine
Training: IM '95, H/N '98 Jason Hsieh, MD
Neurological Surgery
Training: CCLCM '16, NS '18 Andreas Alexopoulos, MD, MPH
Neurology
Training: NPHY '04 Amy Park, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology & Women's Health
Training: UG/PS '09 Sumit Sharma, MD
Ophthalmology
Training: CCLCM'09, OPH'13 Ryan Goodwin, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
Training: S'99, ORS'03 Emily Volk, MD
Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Training: ACLPTH '98 Gina M. Robinson, MD, FAAP
Pediatrics
Training: PD'98 Jonathan Kaplan, MD
Plastic Surgery
Training: PL/RS'07 Mani Kavuru, MD
Respiratory
Training: IM'87, PULMCC'89 Kaushik Ghosal, PhD
Research
Training: RES/NU'10 Adam Brown, MD
Rheumatologic and Immunologic Disease
Training: RH'16, VSCL'17 Richard Kaplon, MD
Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery
Training: TS'99 Mark Licht, MD
Urology
Training:U'94 George Anton, MD
Vascular Surgery
Training: S' 83, VS'84 Specialty Groups
Specialty Groups
Your Alumni Specialty Directors, specific to the area you trained in, want to keep in touch with you. Your elected specialty director meets with the Board of Directors twice a year and can serve as a valuable resource. Please find your group below to see what your Alumni Director would like to share with you. If you are interested in serving on the board please contact [email protected].Anesthesiology
Alumni Specialty Director: John George III, MD (AN'09, AN/REG'10) Helpful Links: Anesthesiology Institute Outcomes Research Publications Anesthesiology Continuing Medical EducationBehavioral Health
Alumni Specialty Director: Leo J. Pozuelo, MD (P/P'97) Helpful Links: Center for Behavioral HealthCancer
Alumni Specialty Director: Andrew Vassil, MD (RO'10) Helpful Links: Cancer Consult Publications Cancer Continuing EducationCardiovascular Medicine
Alumni Specialty Director: Khaldoun G. Tarakji, MD, MPH (IM'04, CARD'09, CARD/E'11) Helpful Links: Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute Heart and Vascular Publications Research and InnovationsCleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
Alumni Specialty Director: Bradley Gill, MD (CCLCM'12) Helpful Links: About the College Alumni and FriendsColorectal Surgery
Alumni Specialty Director: Eric Weiss, MD (CRS'94) Helpful Links: Department of Colorectal Surgery Surgical InnovationsDermatology
Alumni Specialty Director: Lydia Parker, MD (D'92) Helpful Links: Department of DermatologyEndocrinology
Alumni Specialty Director: Adriana G. Ioachimescu, MD, PhD, FACE (IM'04, END'06) Helpful Links: Endocrinology & Metabolism Institute Research and InnovationsGastroenterology
Alumni Specialty Director: Ravi S Chittajallu, MD (IM'93, GE'96) Helpful Links: Gastroenterology & Hepatology DepartmentGeneral Surgery
Alumni Specialty Director: Kevin El-Hayek, MD (S'11, S/ALB'12 S/HEP'13) Helpful Links: Department of General SurgeryHead & Neck
Alumni Specialty Director: Tom Abelson, MD (OTO'81 Helpful Links: Otolaryngology (ENT) DepartmentInternal Medicine
Alumni Specialty Director: Richard S. Lang, MD, MPH (TRS'80, IM'82) Helpful Links: About Internal Medicine Internal Medicine and SubspecialtiesInfectious Disease
Alumni Specialty Director: Alice Kim, MD (IM/PD'01, ID'03) Helpful Links: ID Week 2016 Presentations Infectious Disease Research and Publications Infectious Disease Continuing Medical EducationImaging Radiology
Alumni Specialty Director: Darlene Holden, MD (DR'08, MSR'09) Helpful Links: About Imaging Institute Research and Innovations Radiology Alumni NewsletterNephrology & Hypertension
Alumni Specialty Director: Marc. A Pohl, MD (CCF'73) Helpful Links: Department of NephrologyNeurological Surgery
Alumni Specialty Director: Andrew T. Healy, MD (SSF'15, NS'16) Helpful Links: AANS Neurological Institute Research and Innovations Neurosurgery Continuing Medical Education Neurosurgery Alumni Newsletters: Neurosurgery Newsletter Spring 2018 Neurosurgery Newsletter Fall 2018Neurology
Alumni Specialty Director: Asma M. Moheet, MD (N'08) Helpful Links: AAN Neurological Institute Research and Innovations Neurology Continuing Medical Education Adult Neurology Alumni Newsletter Child Neurology Alumni NewsletterOb Gyn & Women s Health
Alumni Specialty Director: Rebecca Bagley, MD (OB/GYN'10) Helpful Links: OB/GYN and Women's HealthOphthalmology
Alumni Specialty Director: Sumit Sharma, MD (OPH'13) Helpful Links: Cole Eye Institute Research and Innovations Ophthalmology Update NewsletterOrthopaedic Surgery
Alumni Specialty Director: Ryan Goodwin, MD (S'99, ORS'03) Helpful Links: AAOS Research and Innovations Orthopaedics Continuing Medical EducationPathology & Laboratory Medicine
Alumni Specialty Director: Christine N. Booth, MD (ACLPTH'02) Helpful Links: Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Institute Research and InnovationsPediatrics
Alumni Specialty Director: Gina M. Robinson, MD, FAAP (PD'98) Helpful Links: Cleveland Clinic Children's Cleveland Clinic Children's PublicationsPlastic Surgery
Alumni Specialty Director: Jonathan Kaplan, MD (PL/RS'07) Helpful Links: Dermatology & Plastic Surgery Institute Reconstructive SurgeryRespiratory
Alumni Specialty Director: Mani Kavuru, MD (IM'87, PULMCC'89) Helpful Links: Research and InnovationsResearch
Alumni Specialty Director: Kaushik Ghosal, PhD (RES/NU'10) Helpful Links: Research Departments and Centers Lerner Research Postdoc and Grad Student Alumni LinkedInRheumatologic & Immunologic Disease
Alumni Specialty Director: Adam Brown, MD (RH'16, VSCL'17) Helpful Links: Rheumatic & Immunological Disease Research and InnovationsThoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery
Alumni Specialty Director: Richard Kaplon, MD (TS'99) Helpful Links: ATS Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute Research and Innovations Residency & Fellowship ProgramsUrology
Alumni Specialty Director: Mark Licht, MD (U'94) Helpful Links: AUA Glickman Urology & Kidney Institute Research and Innovations Urology & Kidney Disease PublicationsVascular Surgery
Alumni Specialty Director: George Anton, MD (S' 83, VS'84) Helpful Links: Vascular Surgery Department Research and Innovations HistoryHistory
George Crile Sr., MD Portrait c. 1930Your Alumni Association Yesterday and Today
Cleveland Clinic's founders made clear their desire to keep in touch with their alumni. Emphasizing their sentiments at the very first certificate ceremony on November 2, 1926, the five graduating fellows of the class heard this from founder George W. Crile, MD: "We would like you to know the permanent staff and Board of Directors feel a great interest in your welfare and we shall follow you as far as possible with our interest and hope you will always remember this is an institution that is a home to which you may always return." The Alumni Association today carries on that same interest. Cleveland Clinic's fundamental obligation is to keep alumni connected to the organization and to one another. In addition, the association today: Assists the medical professional through the promotion of continuing medical education classes, many at an alumni discounted rate Highlights alumni medical achievements, innovations and award-winners Honors the physician-scientist graduates of Cleveland Clinic's Lerner College of Medicine Develops a philanthropic interest among alumni to meet the health organization's varied needs, be they buildings, equipment or peopleBeyond Reunions
The Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association began much like those of many other medical organizations, existing mostly to host reunions and receptions where its doctors could catch up with one other and speak of their lives inside and outside the medical profession. The occasions were fun, the smiles were many, but the relative importance of these events was often hard to measure.White Mansion, Home of the
Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association Over time, the work of a dedicated, curious and engaged alumni staff and alumni base has grown ever more valuable. Communication, education, information have become the benchmarks of a vibrant alumni association in this fast-paced, digital world.
Today's Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association also: Acts as a strong ambassador to attract talent to the organization Networks with alumni around the globe to both keep lines of communication open and to facilitate the best possible patient treatment Funds internal programs of special interest to Cleveland Clinic Offers a modern web site, complete with information of use to physicians, such as registration for conferences and linking to Cleveland Clinic's own prestigious Journal of Medicine Brings prominent Cleveland Clinic physicians, and others, before its Board of Directors to hear presentations on current matters of interest, many of which bear directly on physicians' own patients and practices Reports on those presentations – and other news – through its routinely produced newsletter, Alumni Connection Holds events across the world to bring alumni in other countries up to date on what's going on back home Sends representatives to important medical conferences, such as one held recently in the Middle East, to learn about new medical techniques and equipment