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We Salute
Dr. Radhika Aravamudhan, for being promoted to Assistant Professor and receiving a five year initial tenure. Dr. Aravamudhan is the first faculty member from the Osborne College of Audiology to achieve tenure under the University review process.
Wolfgang Cagnolati, DSc, MS '97, FAAO, on the publication of Kinderoptometrie, which he co-authored. The book was published in Germany, where Dr. Cagnolati is an adjunct for the PCO international optometric programs.
Dr. Anthony F. Di Stefano, VP for Academic Affairs, on being named recipient of the 2010 Distinguished Service Award by the American Public Health Association Vision Care section.
Dr. Kathleen M. Huebner, Associate Dean and Professor, for being awarded the Josephine L. Taylor Leadership Award, to be presented in July at the AER conference.
Dr. Charles M. Wormington, Associate Professor, for being awarded a five year renewable tenure.
The University community warmly welocmes:
Alexandra Grtya, Elkins Park,Audiology Admissions Officer Ken Rookstool, TEI, Educational Program Coordinator
The University community extends its sincere sympathy to Lydia Parkes on the loss of her mother.
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| New TEI Residents
2010-2011 residents, who begin their programs at The Eye Institute on July 01. Marilyn Daltry of TEI advises that the new residents' modules and program assignments are a follows:
Primary Care Module 1
Tressa Larson, OD '10
Mark Street, OD '10
Primary Care Module 2
Alissa Coyne, OD '10
Michael Wong, OD
(NOVA Southeastern School of Optometry)
Primary Care Module 3
Christian Carlsson, OD
(New England College of Optometry)
Yen Le, OD '10
Primary Care Module 4
Rosanna Luna, OD '10
Michael Rebar, OD '10
Low Vision Rehabilitation
Sara Shkalim, OD '10
Cornea and Specialty Contact Lens
Michael Rebarchik, OD
(NOVA Southeastern College of Optometry)
Pediatric Optometry/Vision Therapy
Alison Hixenbaugh,OD '10
Neelam Patel, OD '10
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PCO Heads West for CE
PCO at Salus University conducted a two-hour, COPE-approved continuing education event on April 27 in Colorado Springs, CO and on April 28 in Salt Lake City, UT. Both programs were supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Pearle Vision®. Between both states, a total of 44 optometrists enjoyed an evening of high-quality education, good food and networking.
For these CE events Dr. Scott Morris presented "Take a Spin on the Ocular Surface." A specialist in ocular surface disease, consultation and treatment, Dr. Morris is also the founder and senior technology consultant for Ocular Therapy Solutions, Inc. |
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TEI WANTS YOU!
You may qualify for a research study supported by a grant from the National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health.
Participants will receive a free eye exam and $50.00 if: they are between 18 - 23 years of age; have never worn glasses or contact lenses for nearsightedness; do not have lazy eye; do not have any eye disease, and are not pregnant. Please contact Dr. Jennifer Kwok at jkwok@salus.edu or call 215.276.6053 .
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News to share? Comments? Questions?
Contact Peggy Shelly
215 780-1284
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| Commencements 2010!
 Pictured (left to right) are: Dr. Thomas L. Lewis, president; Ms. Jo Surpin, Board chairperson; Dr. Fred H. Bess; Mrs. Joan Osborne; Dr. Anthony F. Di Stefano, VP for Academic Affairs and Dr. Victor Bray, dean, Osborne College of Audiology.
Osborne College of Audiology, May 21
The Audiology Class of 2010 had 368 distance and seven residential graduates. More than 200 students received their diplomas in a ceremony at Congregation Keneseth Israel synagogue in Elkins Park.
Many distance Audiology graduates and their families came to campus for a day that included tours of the University and the Pennsylvania Ear Institute, a buffet lunch in the Hafter Center and much mingling of students and faculty - many of whom had never met in person.
Before the commencement program began, a moment of silence was held for the late Alison Friedrich Berry, AuD '10, who was killed in an automobile accident just weeks after passing her comprehensive exam. Dr. Berry's family came from Texas for the commencement to honor her memory and accomplishment.
The University presented two honorary degrees this year. After an introduction by Osborne College of Audiology dean, Dr. Victor Bray, an honorary degree of Doctor of Science was awarded to Fred H. Bess, PhD, professor and director of the National Center for Childhood Deafness and Family Communication at Vanderbilt University's Bill Wilkerson Center for Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences. Dr. Bess told the graduates he hoped that they always have a passion for their profession, along with a sense of purpose and a pursuit of balance in their lives.
This was the final graduating class of distance graduates. After all distance graduates present had been hooded and received their diplomas, the very last degree of the distance program was presented. A ceremonial degree of Doctor of Audiology was presented posthumously to George S. Osborne, DDS, PhD, who was described by Dr. Anthony F. Di Stefano in his introductory remarks as, "our founding dean, colleague and continued inspiration." Mrs. Joan Osborne accepted the award on behalf of her late husband and donated the diploma to the Osborne College of Audiology.
Class representative Felicia Stallings addressed her fellow graduates and spoke of the shared journey in getting to commencement. Reem J. Toma received the Dean's Award for the highest score on the AuD comprehensive exam and Sherman G. Lord received the AFA Professional Leadership Award for advancing the profession of Audiology.
Optometry, Center for International Studies, College of Education and Rehabilitation
Pictured at left are (left to right): Dr. Kathleen Huebner, associate dean, College of Education and Rehabilitation; Dr. Anthony Di Stefano; Mr. Campbell; Dr. Lewis and Dr. Audrey Smith, dean, College of Education and Rehabilitataton.
On Sunday, May 23 at Philadelphia's Kimmel Center, 154 Optometry, 27 International program, and 11 College of Education and Rehabilitation graduates received degrees, along with 30 departing residents of The Eye Institute, who received certificates after completing a year's residency in one of several specialty areas. (International program graduates totaled 96 students; however, only 27 were able to travel to the U.S. for the ceremony).
The University presented two honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees at this commencement. The first was awarded to Dr. John Amos, past dean of the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry; the second to Mr. Larry Campbell, president of the International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairments (IECVI).
Introduced by his colleague and friend Dr. Linda Casser, dean of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Dr. Amos spoke of the many changes in the scope of practice over the past forty years, citing the involvement of thousands of optometrists as the reason.
Associate dean and professor, Dr. Kathleen M. Huebner, introduced her longtime colleague and friend Mr. Campbell, who told of his first experience with a person with visual impairments as an inexperienced Peace Corps worker in Jamaica and how that experience changed the direction of his life. After the Peace Corps, Mr. Brown pursued a master's degree in order to work with people with visual impairments.
Class president Timothy Brown addressed his classmates, expressing the graduates' gratitude to their families, friends and faculty for the support they had received from them. Amy M. Bartal and Elaine N. Miller tied for the Alumni Association Award, presented to the graduate with the highest academic average during four years of professional study.
At both ceremonies, Dr. Charles M. Wormington gave the convocation and benediction, and the graduates were welcomed by Dr. Thomas L. Lewis, University president. At the conclusion of both events, Dr. Di Stefano led the graduates, faculty and all health care professionals in attendance in a reading of the Oath to Professionalism, which is first read by new Salus students at their white coat ceremonies during orientation. |
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Student Council Honors Faculty
Pictured above (left to right) are: first row: Mrs. Huebner; Dr. Huebner; Ms. Offerdahl-McGowen; Dr. Wing; Dr. Narayan; Ashley Leichtenberger '12 OD. Back row (L to R): Dean Robert Horne; Mary Ann Hodle '12 OD; Dr. Thomas L. Lewis; and Ian McWherter '12 OD.
In May the Executive Council of student government hosted their annual dinner to honor the faculty members voted to have the most impact on their students. The faculty members are chosen by votes from all of the students in each program. In addition to Dr. and Mrs. Lewis and others, honored guests this year included Mrs. Mary Huebner, Dr. Kathleen Huebner's mother, who was celebrating her 90th birthday that week.
2010 Professors of the Year
Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Dr. Srihari Narayan
Osborne College of Audiology
Dr. Eileen Rall
College of Education and Rehabilitation
Dr. Kathleen M. Huebner
College of Health Sciences (PA program)
Ms. Tracy Offerdahl-McGowen, Pharm.D.
Basic Science Professor of the Year
Dr. Joan Wing
Clinical Professor of the Year
Dr. Srihari Narayan
Pictured at right (center) is Dr. Eileen Rall, receiving her plaque from Andy Lau '13 AuD. Dr. Rall was unable to
attend the dinner due to a flight delay.
Along with the Audiology students, Dr. Victor Bray (far left), dean, Osborne College of Audiology and Dean Robert Horne, (far right), VP Student Affairs were on hand to congratulate Dr. Rall. |
PA Olympics
by Jennifer Gray '11PA
This spring the Salus PA Class of 2011 competed in the annual Philadelphia area Physician Assistant (PA) Olympics. Four area PA programs, De Sales University, Drexel University, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Philadelphia University joined Salus students to raise money for a local charity and compete in various competitions.
This year the competitors were able to raise a total of $2,000, which was donated to The Red Shield Family Shelter of the Salvation Army in Philadelphia. After a long day of competing, the Salus University PA Class of 2011 finished a strong second, losing by a mere one point to Philadelphia University.
Although the class placed second overall, Team Salus finished in first place in more events than any other team, winning the Egg Speculum Race, the Ultimate Relay and Dodge Ball. Salus University is a two time winner of the trophy (2008, 2009).
Overall the day was a great success with a strong finish from all the competitors and most importantly, money was raised for a great cause. |
Singapore Group on Campus
A class of 19 international students from the Center for International Studies Master of Science in Clinical Optometry program was in Elkins Park recently for two weeks. During that time Dr. Derek Mladenovich and Dr. Mary Jo Thomas lectured and conducted simulated patient care.
The class (pictured above) includes: Ms. Shirley Yoke Mei Chau; Mr. Tiang Tang Foo; Mr. David Philip Izaac; Ms. Simin Irene Kee; Mr. Yu-Chen Daniel Kwek; Ms. Ee Ling Angeline Lee; Mr. Jun Ming Lim; Ms. Siew Yeai Pat Lim; Ms. Kim Yean Cleo Liu; Ms. Rebecca Jayne Shu Teng Lo; Mr. Yao Min Patrick Ng; Ms. Quee Choo Sng; Ms. Lay San Carin Tan; Ms. Hui Ling Tay; Mr. Yikai Andy Teo; Mr. Chen Shern Wong; Ms. Shan Mei Jessica Yang; Ms. Ruth Zhurling Chen; Ms. Quek Zuoling. (photo credit: Katie McClure)
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