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2010 Physicians Alumni Weekend


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Hundreds of physician alumni will gather again at the University of Missouri School of Medicine for the 53rd Annual Physicians Alumni Weekend. Members of the Classes of 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, and 2005 will join other alumni, faculty members and friends on Friday, Oct. 22, and Saturday, Oct. 23, in Columbia, Mo.

Activities on Oct. 22 will include the scientific program and alumni banquet. On Oct. 23, the homecoming game will feature the MU Tigers vs. Oklahoma. For more information about 2010 homecoming and reunion activities, please




53rd Annual Medical Alumni Awards

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The University of Missouri School of Medicine and its alumni organization recognized the following award recipients at the 53rd Annual Medical Alumni Awards on Thursday, March 25, at Norwood Country Club in St. Louis.

The Citation of Merit, the MU School of Medicine’s highest honor, was presented to Douglas L. Wood, MD, a graduate of the Class of 1977. Professor Wood is medical director of the Quality Academy, chair of the Division of Health Care Policy and Research, a consultant in cardiovascular diseases, and former vice chair of the Department of Internal Medicine at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine.

Outstanding Young Physician Awards was presented to David R. Andes, MD, and Heidi K. Chua, MD. A graduate of the Class of 1992, Dr. Andes is an associate professor of medicine, medical microbiology and immunology, as well as head of the infectious diseases section at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine. A graduate of the Class of 1994, Dr. Chua is an assistant professor of surgery and senior associate consultant of colon and rectal surgery at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine.

Distinguished Service Awards was presented to Michael L. LeFevre, MD, Janet S. Rader, MD, and Michael T. Railey, MD. A graduate of the Class of 1979, Dr. LeFevre is professor and associate chair of family and community medicine at the MU School of Medicine, as well as a member of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. A graduate of the Class of 1983, Dr. Rader is chair and Jack A. & Elaine D. Klieger Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. A graduate of the Class of 1976, Dr. Railey is associate dean for multicultural affairs and associate professor of family and community medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.

Honorary Medical Alumni Awards was presented to Michael C. Hosokawa, EdD, and Sara E. Walker, MD. Dr. Hosokawa is a professor of family and community medicine, former associate dean for curriculum, and a founder of the problem-based learning curriculum and rural track program at the MU School of Medicine. Dr. Walker is a professor emeritus of rheumatology at the MU School of Medicine, senior scientific adviser for the MU Institute for Clinical and Translational Science, and former president of the American College of Physicians.

The award activities were held in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Missouri State Medical Association.

Alumni are also encourage to contact the office to make nominations for the 54th Annual Alumni Medical Awards to be presented in 2011. Nomination forms are available here. Contact Alex Hopkins

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