2010 Physicians Alumni Weekend Download Invitation Card Here 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 call (573) 882-5021 or send e-mail to alumni manager Alex Hopkins at hopkinsat@missouri.edu. 2011 Medical Alumni Awards

The eight recipients of the MU School of Medicine 2010 Annual Alumni Awards.

The University of Missouri Medical Alumni Organization is continuing to accept nominations for the 2011 Medical Alumni Awards and Alpha Omega Alpha alumni membership. Graduates of MU’s medical school and graduate medical education programs are eligible.

Award recipients will be recognized at a reception and dinner for all MU School of Medicine alumni, faculty and supporters on Thursday, April 7, 2011, in Kansas City.

Nomination forms are available here.

A list of previous award recipients is available here.

To submit nominations or request assistance, please fax forms to 573-884-4808, e-mail alumni manager Alex Hopkins at hopkinsat@missouri.edu, or call 573-882-5021. Forms also may be mailed to One Hospital Drive, MA202F, DC018.00, Columbia, MO 65212.

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