campaigns : Campaign Archive

Dr. Thomas Shepherd President, Ross University	President's Message Congratulations to all of the members of the 2008 Ross graduating class on successfully completing your rigorous course of study. Our first ceremony in the WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden was stunning. You have shown a great commitment toward your personal and professional development. As you step forward with your career plans, please bear in mind that learning is a lifetime commitment. This year, Ross University is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Go forward with the knowledge that you join past graduates who have made a positive impact on the medical and veterinary communities throughout the world. Congratulations and best wishes also go to the parents, spouses, loved ones, and family members of all our graduates. This has been your journey as well, and I know you share in your graduate's success and happiness. Stories of several graduates appear in this issue, as well as the speaker's addresses at the graduation. I am also excited to announce that the relocation of our home office to North Brunswick is finally complete. We are co-locating with DeVry University on a beautiful campus. A great deal of time went into designing an office that is sure to be both comfortable and effective at which to work. I want to take this opportunity to thank our move team: Tom Gardner Amanda Kastern Bhuvana Kartik Jean Kraemer Jennifer Dennis Jennifer Hemerka Jennifer Mounts Lew Mayer Marina Harrison Patrick McCormick Ron Spaide Susan O'Leary Susan Sharp Yasmin Nielsen Without their hard work and tireless efforts, our seamless transition to the new office would not have been possible. Our new address and phone/fax numbers: 630 US Highway 1 North Brunswick, NJ 08902 Phone: 732-509-4600 Fax: 732-509-4801
Dr. Alvin Richard Tarlov	Speaker’s Biography Alvin Richard Tarlov, M.D. Ross University School of Medicine 2008 Keynote Graduation Speaker Dr. Tarlov received his bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College and his M.D. from the University of Chicago. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Chicago, after which he spent 5 years in hematologic research, partly at the University of Chicago and partly in the Department of Biological Chemistry at Harvard Medical School. Read More Speaker’s Address Commencement Address Ross University School of Medicine June 6, 2008 New York City Alvin R. Tarlov, M.D. Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago President Shepherd, Dean Coleman, Chairman Keller, Chairman Hamburger, Members of the Board of Directors, Faculty, Friends of the Graduates, Parents and other Family Members, and Graduates of the Class of 2008. I am pleased with the honor you have bestowed upon me by your invitation to be the Commencement Speaker today. Thank you. This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the founding of Ross University and its School of Medicine. That founding has made a substantial contribution to the number of highly qualified physicians serving the health care needs of the American people. With innovation, originality, and courage the leadership, faculty, and students of the University and School have steadily built high quality into its medical education program, and that has been well documented. You have established a tradition that will sustain and enrich the School’s contribution into the future. Read More
Steve Dale	Speaker’s Biography Steve Dale Pet Expert Ross University School of Medicine 2008 Keynote Graduation Speaker Winner of the prestigious American Veterinary Medical Association Humane Award—the highest honor bestowed on a non-veterinarian—and a contributing editor at USA Weekend, pet expert Steve Dale is touted as influencing more pet owners than any other pet journalist. He is the author of the twice weekly syndicated newspaper column “My Pet World,” distributed by Tribune Media Services. He is also the host of two nationally syndicated radio programs: Steve Dale’s Pet World and The Pet Minute with Steve Dale, as well as Pet Central, at WGN Radio, Chicago. Read More Speaker's Address Commencement Address Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine June 6, 2008 New York City Steve Dale Pet Expert Giving a commencement talk is one thing I’ve never done. My mom—you know how moms are—said, “Well, if you’re going to do a commencement, I hope it’s for one of those prestigious East Coast schools.” Well, I certainly did get the East Coast, didn’t I? Read More 2008 Graduation Profiles Achieving a Dream *Kittitian* *Scholarship Recipient Dr.* *Donald Christmas Receives M.D. from Ross University* Friday, June 6th, was a memorable day for Kittitian citizen Donald Christmas, who officially became “Dr. Christmas” upon receiving his medical degree from Ross University at a graduation ceremony held at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Read More From Paleontologist to Veterinarian: One Graduate’s Journey Although he couldn’t quite put his finger on it at the time, Dr. Konstantine Barsky knew “something had changed” inside of him when he graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in New York City on June 6th. Dr. Barsky decided to consider Ross University because he didn’t think that his grades would be considered satisfactory at most U.S. veterinary schools. And even after he was accepted to Ross he still wanted to keep his options open, so he applied to a few state-side schools “just in case.” When he got to the St. Kitts campus, however, Dr. Barsky knew that he had made the right choice. Read More Soccer Champ Receives Medical Degree from Ross University Dr. Maggie Tomecka received her medical degree from Ross University at a graduation ceremony held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on June 6, 2008. But becoming a physician is only one of Dr. Tomecka’s many accomplishments—she also just happens to be a two-time NCAA soccer champion, and is no stranger to multitasking. Read More Ross Grad Expresses Satisfaction at Fulfilling His Goal Knowing that he had fulfilled his goal of becoming a veterinarian was foremost in Dr. Marian “M.C.” Seward’s thoughts as he walked across the stage at Madison Square Garden on the afternoon of June 6th to receive his diploma. Dr. Seward decided to go to Ross University because of the strength of its reputation and because of the on-campus prep school that allowed him to bring his wife, Shawn, and four children with him to St. Kitts. He never expected that his quality of life would actually be higher in St. Kitts than back in the United States. Read More
Dr. Hedda Dyer	Faculty & Staff Ross Professor to Present Abstract at International Cancer Congress in Switzerland In August, Dr. Hedda Dyer, MB, CHB (Ed), MRCS (Ed), assistant professor of ICM and anatomy and interim director of surgical clerkships at the School of Medicine, will present an abstract entitled “Breast Cancer Care in the Commonwealth of Dominica—A Limited Resource Country,” at the World Cancer Congress of the International Union Against Cancer, in Geneva, Switzerland. Read More Did You Know... Dr. Guy St. Jean, assistant dean and professor of large animal surgery at the School of Veterinary Medicine, authored a chapter entitled “Surgery of the Upper Respiratory System,” in the book Field Surgery of Cattle Part I: Veterinary Clinics of North America (Vol 24). Campus Update Ross University Anticipates Reevaluation by the State Medical Board of California There are only four states in the United States—California, Florida, New Jersey, and New York—that have a process to evaluate, accredit, and approve an international medical school’s academic program for the purpose of either licensing its graduates and/or clinical and residency training in those states. Ross University is one of only a few international medical schools that have received state approvals from all four. Read More
	Feature Article Nine RUSVM Employees Honored for Receiving DeVry Degrees On June 14, nine Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) employees were honored for graduating from DeVry’s Keller Graduate School of Management at a first-of-its-kind ceremony held at the Royal St. Kitts Hotel and Casino. The graduates pursued their education through a special DeVry program, which enables all Ross employees and their family members the opportunity to attended DeVry University’s classes free of charge. Read More Faculty & Staff Ross Professor Attends Harvard Macy Course at White Oaks Plantation Dr. Diana Callender, associate professor in the Department of Preclinical/ICM at the School of Medicine, recently had the privilege of attending the Harvard Macy Institute’s Program for Comprehensive Assessment in Health Science Education, at the White Oak Plantation in Jacksonville, Florida. Read More

Ross University ∙ 630 US Highway 1 ∙ North Brunswick, NJ 08902
Phone: 732∙509∙4600/877∙ROSS∙EDU ∙ Fax: 732∙509∙4801 ∙ www.RossU.edu
Copyright � 2008 Ross University