The Wayne State University School of Medicine Alumni Association is pleased to present the 2012 Medical Alumni Reunion, Connect the Docs. This day of learning, visiting and recognition will provide a great way to revitalize the spirit of your experience at the School of Medicine and reaffirm your lifetime commitment to your profession and your school. It includes a continental breakfast, the Dr. Morris S. Brent Lectureship, reunion luncheon, tours of the medical school, special reunions for classes ending in 2s and 7s, followed by a dinner and awards program. To check out the full schedule and register for the day’s events, click here.  

Don’t settle for watching fireworks in a huge crowd or on television. This year, join the School of Medicine Alumni Association-hosted 2012 Fireworks Extravaganza, which will be held during the Detroit Target Fireworks. You and your family will get VIP treatment and have up-close seats on the Renaissance Center Riverfront Terrace. While everyone else is scrambling for a good spot to watch the show, you will enjoy convenient parking, a full dinner buffet and games for the kids. To save your family’s place at the 2012 Fireworks Extravaganza, click here.

John Bizon, M.D., F.A.C.S., a Battle Creek otolaryngologist and member of the Bronson Battle Creek medical staff, was chosen president of the Michigan State Medical Society Board of Directors at the recent 2012 House of Delegates meeting recently. In his speech to delegates, Dr. Bizon, a 1977 graduate of the Wayne State University School of Medicine, identified numerous critical public policy reforms he believes are important to making Michigan the best state in the nation for quality patient care.

A coalition of student organizations at the Wayne State University School of Medicine is collaborating to make issues surrounding health disparities and socio-health equity a larger part of the learning experience. The Wayne State University School of Medicine student chapters of the American Medical Student Association, Amigos Medicos, the American Medical Association, the Black Medical Association and Student Sight Savers have banded together to focus on health disparities by launching a series of seminars.

In celebration of National Women’s Health Week, the School of Medicine and the Wayne State University Physician Group are hosting the “Ladies Night Out Health Crawl,” a free community health event your patients, friends or family members are welcome to attend. The Health Crawl is 6 to 8 p.m. May 17 at Scott Hall. The event aims to empower women of all ages and backgrounds to make their health a top priority. For more information and to register, click here.

Spring Check-Up Run nets,$2,780 for Robert R. Frank Student Run Free Clinic

Class of 2014 raises $6,100 for local cancer charity Camp Casey

Perinatology Research Branch at WSU/DMC discovers window of opportunity to prevent cerebral palsy

Dr. Derek Wildman completes genome sequence of great ape who understands English plays music

Research couple secures $1.5 million NIH grant to combat diabetic retinopathy

Are you an alumnus and a parent, grandparent, spouse or sibling of a graduating medical student? Watch your mail for an invitation to the Champagne Legacy Reception, which follows the School of Medicine Commencement Ceremony at the FOX Theatre in Detroit. Want to be sure we have your family’s legacy connection? Contact us at alumni@med.wayne.edu.

MAY 2012

The Dr. Morris S. Brent Lectureship: “As the World Ages”
May 12 from 7:30 a.m. to noon in the Margherio Conference Center in Detroit. All medical alumni are invited. This activity has been approved for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Medical Reunion Luncheon
May 12 at 12:15 p.m. in the Scott Hall Cafeteria in Detroit. All medical alumni are invited.

Medical Alumni Reunion Dinner and Awards Ceremony
May 12 at 7 p.m. at the Troy Marriott in Troy, Mich. All medical alumni and guests are invited.

New York Alumni Reception
May 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the New York Life Building in New York City. All Wayne State University alumni and guests are invited.

JUNE 2012

Traverse City Alumni Reception
June 22 at 6 p.m. at the home of Chuck (M.D., ’79) and Ann Weitz in Traverse City, Mich. All medical alumni and guests are invited.

Fireworks Extravaganza!
June 25 at 6 p.m. at the Renaissance Center Riverfront Terrace in Detroit. All medical alumni and families are invited.

JULY 2012

Alumni Summer Escape to Vail
July 13-15 at the Vail Marriott in Vail, Colo. All medical alumni and families are invited.

12th annual Update in Internal Medicine – Selected Topics & Controversies
July 27-29 at the Inn at Bay Harbor in Bay Harbor, Mich. All medical alumni are invited. This activity has been approved for a maximum of 12.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

AUGUST 2012

Med Ed Prep
Aug. 16 at Scott Hall in Detroit. All medical alumni and families are invited.

SEPTEMBER 2012

Greater Chicago Alumni Reception
Sept. 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Maggiano’s Little Italy Restaurant in Schaumburg, Ill. All medical alumni and guests are invited.

Golden Gala
Sept. 29 at the Detroit Marriott. All alumni and guests are invited.

The School of Medicine Alumni Association is publishing a new alumni directory. Publishing Concepts Inc. is contacting medical alumni by email, phone and mail to request updated information. We want you to know that this request is legitimate, and encourage you to provide your information for the new directory. To view frequently asked questions, click here.

Visit the online gift shop for School of Medicine clothing and merchandise for the whole family. Click here to begin shopping!

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