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!Btl^^>fPO?>wmy^g<flB?«ftfgK!agiaa!flB^ ^ \^ ^ulane ®nibersiitp 3aut)olpIj Mata^ iHebical ^.ifararp ^ >Wf--r Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2010 with funding from Lyrasis IVIembers and Sloan Foundation http://www.archive.org/details/twaveyearbook2010edit '.-.i-:-(i"e:-vi,)s»aai MANE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OE MEDICINE a^^gTh/r^rJ UrtnV ^»^^ CIMS OF 2010 T-WAVE VOIME XXIV NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA Tulane University SCHOOL OF MEDICINE OfficeofAdmissionsandStudentAffairs November 1,2005 DearApplicant: Wetakegreatpleasure ininformingyouofyourappointmenttothe first-yearmedical class attheTulane University School ofMedicine, to enterinAugust of2006. We sincerely hope thatyouwill accept our invitationtotakeyourmedical training at Tulane and lookforwardtohavingyoujoin us. In ordertoreserveyourplace inthe class, wemustreceive, withinthe nexttwo weeks, writtennotification ofyourintentto accept ourinvitation. Atanytimebetweennowand May 15, 2006, wemustreceive a check, payableto the Tulane Educational Fund, intheamountof$500; this depositwillbe creditedagainst yourfu-sttuitionbilling. This deposit should indicateyourfinal decisionto attendTulaneUniversity School ofMedicine. We askthat shouldyoudecidenotto attendTulane, youinformus inwritingsothat wecanmaintainanaccurate accountingofourclass. Weare sureyouwillunderstandthatyourappointmentis contingentupon successful completion ofthe academic program inwhich youarecurrently enrolled, andmaintenance ofthe level ofacademic performancethatwas partofthebasis foryouracceptance. Afinal transcript ofyourgradesmustbe forwardedtothis office as soon asyourschoolyearends. Youwillbereceiving additional information concerning summerprograms, combined-degreeprograms, andothertopics ofinterestas theyearprogresses. Onbehalfofthe students, faculty, andadminisfrationat Tulane, webidyouamostenthusiasticwelcome. Ifwe canbeofservice toyouin anyway,please feel fi-eeto calluponus. Sincerelyyours. MarcJ. Kahn, M.D. Associate Dean Barbara S. Beckman, Ph.D. AssistantDean MJK/BSB/kj HealthSciencesCenter 1430TulaneAve.SL-67,NewOrleans,LA 70112tel504.988.5187/ax504.988.6462www.tulane.edu 2 TulaneUniversily I swear by Apollo the physician, and Asclepius, and Hygieia and Panacea and I all the gods and goddesses as my witnesses, that, according to my ability and judgement, I will keep this Oath and this contract: To hold him who taught me this art equally dear to me as my parents, to be a partner in life with him, and to fulfill his needs when required; to look upon his offspring as equals to my own siblings, and to teach them this art, if they shall wish to learn it, without fee or contract; and that by the set rules, lectures, and every other mode of instruction, I will impart a knowledge of the art to my own sons, and those of my teachers, and to students bound by this contract and having sworn this Oath to the law of medicine, but to no others. I will use those dietary regimens which will benefit my patients according to my greatest ability and judgement, and I will do no harm or injustice to them. I will not give a lethal drug to anyone if I am asked, nor will I advise such a plan; and similarly I will not give a woman a pessary to cause an abortion. In purity and according to divine law will I carry out my life and my art. I will not use the knife, even upon those suffering from stones, but I will leave this to those who are trained in this craft. Into whatever homes I go, I will enter them for the benefit of the sick, avoiding women anyvoluntary act ofimpropriety or corruption, including the seduction of or men, whether they are free men or slaves. Whatever see or hear in the lives of my patients, whether in connection with my I professional practice or not, which ought not to be spoken of outside, I will keep secret, as considering all such things to be private. So long as maintain this Oath faithfully and without corruption, may it he I granted to mc ro partake of life fully and the practice of my art, gaining the respect of all mei) h )i- ;iil time. However, should I transgress this Oath and violate it, may the opposite be my fate. Tulane University 3 | In memoryofDr. Krishna C. Agrawal: Dr. Agrawal, Professor and Chairman ofthe Department of Pharmacology at Tulane Medical School, passed away Saturday 12"" of December, 2009, at the young age of 72. Dr. Agrawal's strong and revered presence and his kind and gentle guidance, will be missed by all. He was born in Kolkata, India in 1937. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Florida and did postdoctoral research at Yale Unive.sity where he was promoted to Associate Professorship in 1976. Later in the same year. Dr. Agrawal was recruited at Tulane, in the Department of Pharmacology, where he rose in reputation and academic rank and was appointed interim Chairman in 1996. In 1999 he was appointed as the Regents Professorand Chairman, and admirablyand efficientlyserved that position forthe last ten years. Dr. Agrawal was responsible for numerous publications and grants that helped substantial developments towards HIV and cancer research. He published more than 125 peer-reviewed manuscripts, and authored a number of book chapters. He was awarded many research grants from the National Institute of Health (NIH), and the Department of Defense (DOD). He was the recipient of a number of awards including a special award from Mr. Jack Back in the days: Dr. Agrawal (top, third from right) with Aron to establish "The Jane B. Aron Departmental Facultyand previous Chairman, Dr. Fisher. Laboratoryfor Pharmacology" atTulane. Withfirstofmany 'OwlClub'awards. Dr. Agrawal was particularly devoted to his teaching. He was especially proud of the Master of Science Program in Pharmacology, which he co-founded in 1999. He directly oversaw the post doctoral training of 18 individuals and graduated 15 doctoral students, many of whom now hold faculty positions at universities throughout the country. His work was recognized by invitations to participate and chair scientific sessions at numerous Dr. Agrawal loved a good partywith thefaculty members national and international conferences. Dr. Agrawal was highly respected in the local Indian community as well. His exemplary life was inspired by his loving wife, Mani, his children Sunil, Lina and Nira, and seven grandchildren. He was a loving husband, a wonderful father, and a dear friend to all. Tulane, and especially the Department of Pharmacology, '.vjfi always rememberthe tragedythat occurred on that rainy night in December. May his soul rest in peace. Tulane University \. Memoriam In Newsome Edward Dr. Dr. Edward Newsome received his MD from the University of South Alabama where he also completed his residency in general surgery. Following his general surgery residency. Dr. Newsome went into private practice in general surgery and emergencymedicineinMississippi. In 1996hecontinued his graduate medical education in the Plastic Surgery Residency Program at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board ofSurgery. He joined the faculty at Tulane University School of Medicine in 1998 in the Department of Surgery, Section of Plastic Surgery. Ed developed a very active clinical practice and was respected for his surgical skill, dedication to excellence, and commitment to all patients. He had a special interest in reconstructive surgery, complex wounds, lower extremity salvage, skin cancer and melanoma. He was a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Board ofPlastic Surgery, the American Association of Plastic Surgeons and the Association ofAcademic Chairmen ofPlasticSurgery. In addition hewasa memberofseveral local organizations, including the Tulane Surgical Society, Orleans Parish Medical Society, New Orleans Surgical Society, and the Surgical Association of Louisiana. Ed had an unequaled commitment to the academic mission of Tulane University School of Medicine. He was devoted to surgical education. He worked tirelessly to establish a unified plosticsurgeryresidencyinsouthern Louisiana. In realizing hisvision, hecreatedone ofthepremier plastic surgerytraining programs in the country. By founding the unified plastic surgery residency, Ed was able to bring together plastic surgeons throughout the region, and from all the major training centers, allowing for greater cooperation and improved patient care. Inthe immediate aftermath of Katrina, Dr. Newsome worked both to provide patientcare and to ensure thatthe Tulane residents and students continued to receive their education and training. Hiscommitmentto residenteducation gained him national recognition. He was namedthe Chief ofthe DivisionofPlasticSurgeryandtheAssistant Dean forGraduate Medical Education atTulane in recognition of his leadership. In addition, he held the William Henderson Chair in surgery. r Tulane University 5 6 TuiausUjiivetsity I