We had a wonderful time celebrating MD Alumni Weekend, May 5 - 7, 2023. This year we highlighted alumni from graduating class years ending in a 3 or an 8, between 1948 and 2013.
Mark your calendars now for our next MD Alumni Weekend to be held May 3 - 5, 2024! In the meantime, enjoy a recap of this year’s festivities.
Lifelong Learning Seminar: Spotlighting Health Equity
Alumni had the opportunity to learn from experts about health disparities and the initiatives to achieve health equity for all in patient care. Special thanks to our host, Goldie S. Byrd, PhD, Director, Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity, Professor, Social Sciences and Health Policy, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, and presenters, Brenda Latham-Sadler, MD ’82, Vice Chief Academic Officer, Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Advocate Health, Professor, Family and Community Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine; April Miller, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine; Allison Caban-Holt, PhD, Associate Director, Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity, Wake Forest University School of Medicine; TanYa Gwathmey, PhD, MS, Director of Research in Health Equity Education and Training, Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity, Associate Professor, Hypertension and Vascular Research, Wake Forest University School of Medicine; Andrew South, MD, MS, Associate Professor, Pediatric – Nephrology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine; Artina Dawkins, PhD, MPA, C-TAGME, Co-Director, Diversity and Inclusion and Program Manager, Social Impact in Orthopaedic Surgery, Founder, Kennedy-Hopkins Scholars Mentor Program, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.
Medical Alumni Association Celebration Dinner: Honoring Distinguished Awards Recipients and Bowman Gray Society Inductees
The Medical Alumni Association (MAA) honored the 2023 Distinguished Award recipients and inducted the MD Class of 1973 into the Bowman Gray Society, marking their 50-year milestone as physicians. The following received an award from the MAA, Patricia L. Turner, MD ’96, MBA, FACS, Distinguished Achievement; Amy J. McMichael, MD, FAAD, Distinguished Faculty, Christopher A. Ohl, MD, FACP, FIDSA, Distinguished Service; Collette A. O’Connor, MD ’23, Student Excellence.
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Alumni Open House and Simulations
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Student-led tours of Bowman Gray Center for Medical Education highlighted the state-of-the-art education students receive at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Alumni were able to interact in the simulation and ultrasound labs, as well as view the anatomy lab, student specific spaces and take a trip down memory lane in the Deacon Gallery.
Conversation with the Dean
Emily Boulware, MD, MPH, Dean, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Chief Science Officer and Vice Chief Academic Officer, Advocate Health, led an informative panel discussion highlighting the current state of the school as well as progress on our second campus in Charlotte. Panelists included Roy E. Strowd III, MD ’09, MEd, Interim Vice Dean of Medical Education, Associate Professor of Neurology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine; Holly Tyler-Paris Pilson, MD ’08, Associate Dean of Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wake Forest University School of Medicine; Terry L. Hales Jr., MBA, Executive Vice Chief Academic Officer, Advocate Health, Senior Vice President of Academic Administration and Operations, Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
Lunch on the Patio
Saturday afternoon provided beautiful weather and the opportunity for alumni and their guests to enjoy lunch al fresco.
Trolley Around Town
Attendees were treated to a trolley tour around Winston-Salem, which showcased the incredible transformation of downtown and surrounding areas as well as the expansion of the medical center.
Kentucky Derby Party
Reunion Reception Immediately following class reunion photos, all reunion classes enjoyed a mint julep and watched the Kentucky Derby. Attendees enjoyed dressing in their derby finest to watch the 149th Run for the Roses!
Class Reunion Dinners
Alumni had the opportunity to share updates on their professional and personal lives during their private class dinners.
Deacon Doc Party!
The evening wrapped-up with alumni hitting the dance floor to the tunes of Java Band. The Deacon Doc joined in the dancing fun and took advantage of the many photo opportunities with alumni. Let’s see if MD Alumni Weekend 2024 can keep the Congo line going!
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SAVE THE DATE!
MD Alumni Weekend 2024 | May 3 - 5
Celebrating graduating class years ending in a 4 or a 9