40th Commencement ExercisesSaturday, the Eighteenth of May, Two Thousand and Nineteen

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences“Learning to Care for Those in Harm’s Way”

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The Mace

The mace was a weapon of war originating with the loaded club and stone hammer of primitive man. Although it continued to be used as a weapon through the Middle

Ages, during this period it also became symbolic as an ornament representing power. Sergeants-at-Arms, who were guards of kings and other high officials, carried a mace to protect their monarch during processions. By the 14th century, the mace had become more ceremonial in use and was decorated with jewels and precious metals, losing its

war-club appearance. Three hundred years later, the mace was used solely as a symbol of authority. The mace is used during sessions of legislative assemblies such as the U.S. House of Representatives, where it is placed to the right of the Speaker. More frequently, maces are seen at university commencements and convocations, exemplifying

knowledge as power.

The USU mace was a glorious gift from the Honorable Sam Nixon, MD, past chairman of the Board of Regents,

and his wife, Elizabeth. The mace was used for the first time at the 1995 commencement ceremony. It is

handcrafted in sterling silver and carries the seal of the university along with the emblems of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Public Health Service. The

university seal and service emblems are superimposed on the earth’s globe to symbolize the worldwide mission

of the university and its graduates.

Carrying the mace this year is Army Specialist Kasie Car-riveau. SPC Carriveau was selected as Junior Service Member of the Year for 2018. She enlisted in the U.S. Army in Feb-ruary 2015 and attended Basic Combat Training at Ft. Sill,

Oklahoma. She then went to Ft. Sam Houston, Texas for Ad-vanced Individual Training, where she graduated as an animal

care specialist. From 2015 to 2018 she was assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, in Washington, where she assisted three first-year graduate veterinary intern programs while serving as the Military Working Dog Liaison, responsible for the health and welfare of more than 60 military working dogs. SPC Carriveau reported to Uniformed Services University in March 2018 and is currently as-signed to the Department of Laboratory Animal Medicine support-

ing university research. As such, she assesses the health and welfare of more than 25,000 laboratory animals spanning eight different species. She currently serves as a certified Chemical, Biological, Radiologi-cal, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) subject matter expert for the USU Brigade and is a member of the Uniformed Services University Brigade Color Guard. SPC Carriveau attended Army Basic Leader Course in February 2019, earning her promotable status, graduating

with honors, and receiving a place on the Commandant’s list.

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DAR Constitution Hall

The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), founded in 1890, is a volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to keeping America strong by promoting patriotism, preserving U.S. history and supporting education programs. DAR has honored and aided veterans since the organization began.

Constitution Hall, owned by the DAR and originally built in 1929 to house its annual convention, is a registered National Historic Landmark.

Encompassing an entire downtown city block, DAR National Headquarters houses one of the nation’s premier genealogical libraries, one of the foremost collections of pre-industrial American decorative arts, Washington’s largest concert hall, and an extensive collection of early American manuscripts and imprints. With a seating capacity of 3,702, DAR Constitution Hall hosts a variety of events including concerts, speakers, films, graduations, corporate events, award ceremonies, television productions and gala dinners.

Each year, more than 600,000 people pass through the doors of DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C.

The History of Academic Regalia

Like most American universities, USU borrows academic regalia traditions from the earliest students at the oldest schools. Reaching back to the 12th century, medieval scholars wore cloaks with hoods because it was the simplest and most effective way to stay warm in the unheated stone buildings that functioned as the first scholarly venues. It is not certain if the ritual was a survival of ecclesiastical virtue or civilian fashion, but regular wearing of the gown, hood and cap persisted through the ages.

Moving into the 14th century, modest virtue forbade “excess in apparel” and universities like Oxford and Cambridge prescribed the wearing of long gowns as part of ordinary academic life. Though European universities wielded much control, even to the extent of minor details, there was great diversity among learning academies. In fact, American universities were the first to implement finite systems regulating cut, style, material and color assignment for academic regalia.

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Academic Regalia Today

the hood

Twenty-first century academic regalia have transcended their austere roots, particularly the hood, which is quite spectacular. At USU, the hood beautifully apposes school colors: purple and gold, lending color and vibrancy to commencement ceremonies. Velvet trim—green, blue, apricot, salmon, pink or lilac—resides along the edge and varies according to individual fields of learning.

the gown

The master’s gown at USU is black and untrimmed with long, oblong sleeves, open at the wrist. The doctor’s gown—black like the master’s—has wide, bell-shaped sleeves and the front is faced with panels of velvet with three bars across each sleeve. The panels and crossbars are the colors agreeing with the binding or edging of the hood: green for medicine, apricot for nursing, lilac for dentistry, blue for doctorates of philosophy and salmon pink for graduates of public health. Faculty members participating in commencement exercises wear the university robe or the regalia of their alma mater. USU’s President, Dr. Richard Thomas, wears the university’s gown.

the cap

On the cap—in the shape of a square mortarboard or soft tam—hang tassels. These threads are fashioned to coordinate with the velvet trim of the hood and the paneling and crossbar of the doctor’s gown. As degrees are conferred, students often move their tassels from the right to the left side, symbolizing the accomplishment of one of life’s great milestones.

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The Official Degree Colors

The proud traditions of academic regalia exist at universities across the United States. The color table below distinguishes academic regalia as codified by the American Council on Education as follows:

Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maize

Arts, Letters, Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White

Commerce, Accountancy, Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drab

Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lilac

Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copper

Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Light Blue

Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange

Fine Arts, including Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brown

Forestry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Russet

Journalism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crimson

Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purple

Library Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lemon

Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pink

Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apricot

Oratory (Speech) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silver Gray

Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olive Green

Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dark Blue

Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sage Green

Public Administration, including Foreign Service . . . . . . . Peacock Blue

Public Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Salmon Pink

Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Golden Yellow

Social Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Citron

Theology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scarlet

Veterinary Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gray

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United States Army Ranks

GEN . . . . . . . GeneralLTG . . . . . . . . Lieutenant GeneralMG . . . . . . . . Major GeneralBG . . . . . . . . . Brigadier GeneralCOL . . . . . . . ColonelLTC . . . . . . . . Lieutenant ColonelMAJ. . . . . . . . MajorCPT. . . . . . . . Captain1LT . . . . . . . . First Lieutenant2LT . . . . . . . . Second LieutenantSPC . . . . . . . . Specialist

United States Navy and/orUnited States Public HealthService Ranks

ADM . . . . . . . AdmiralVADM . . . . . Vice AdmiralRADM . . . . . Rear AdmiralRDML . . . . . Rear Admiral (Lower half )CAPT . . . . . . CaptainCDR . . . . . . . CommanderLCDR . . . . . . Lieutenant CommanderLT . . . . . . . . . LieutenantLTJG . . . . . . . Lieutenant Junior GradeENS . . . . . . . . Ensign

United States Air Force Ranks

Gen . . . . . . . . GeneralLt Gen . . . . . . Lieutenant GeneralMaj Gen . . . . Major GeneralBrig Gen . . . . Brigadier GeneralCol . . . . . . . . . ColonelLt Col . . . . . . Lieutenant ColonelMaj . . . . . . . . . MajorCapt . . . . . . . . Captain1st Lt . . . . . . . First Lieutenant2nd Lt . . . . . . Second Lieutenant

United States Marine Corps Ranks

Gen . . . . . . . . GeneralLtGen . . . . . . Lieutenant GeneralMGen . . . . . . Major GeneralBGen . . . . . . . Brigadier GeneralCol . . . . . . . . . ColonelLtCol . . . . . . . Lieutenant ColonelMaj . . . . . . . . . MajorCapt . . . . . . . . Captain1 Lt . . . . . . . . First Lieutenant2d Lt . . . . . . . Second Lieutenant

USA . . . . . . . . United States ArmyUSN . . . . . . . United States NavyUSAF . . . . . . United States Air ForceUSMC . . . . . United States Marine CorpsUSPHS . . . . . United States Public Health . . . . . . . . ServiceAN . . . . . . . . . Army Nurse CorpsBSC . . . . . . . . Biomedical Sciences CorpsCHC . . . . . . . Chaplain CorpsJA/JAG . . . . . Judge Advocate General CorpsMC . . . . . . . . Medical Corps

SP . . . . . . . . . . Medical Specialist CorpsMS/MSC . . . Medical Service CorpsNC . . . . . . . . . Nurse CorpsVC . . . . . . . . . Veterinary CorpsDC . . . . . . . . . Dental Corps

Abbreviations

Services and Corps Abbreviations

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Program of Events

I PRELUDE“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band

II ACADEMIC PROCESSIONALSergeant-at-ArmsSPC Kasie Carriveau, USA

FACULTY MARSHALSF. Edward Hébert School of MedicineWilliam R. Gilliland, MDCOL, MC, USA (Ret)andCAPT Barbara Knollman-Ritschel, MC, USN

Daniel K. Inouye Graduate School of NursingDanette Cruthirds, PhD, MSNLTC, AN, USA (Ret)andJill Schramm, DNP

Postgraduate Dental CollegeLCDR Stacy Yu, DC, USNand LCDR Daniel Honl, DC, USN

III WELCOME AND PRESENTATION OF COLORSCAPT Sean Hussey, MC, USNBrigade Commander

IV NATIONAL ANTHEMUnited States Marine Band

V INVOCATIONCDR Leroy Mack, CHC, USNBrigade Chaplain

VI COMMENCEMENT ADDRESSVADM C. Forrest Faison, MC, USNSurgeon General of the U.S. NavyUSU Class of 1984

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VII PRESENTATION OF BOARD OF REGENTS AWARDSRonald R. Blanck, DOLTG, MC, USA (Ret)Chairman, USU Board of Regents

Daniel K. Inouye Graduate School of NursingFounded 1993

VIII ESPRIT DE CORPS AWARDCarol A. Romano, PhD, RNRADM, USPHS (Ret)Dean, Daniel K. Inouye Graduate School of Nursing andCol Susan Dukes, USAF, NCCommandant/Assistant Dean of Student Affairs

IX FACULTY AWARDSDean Romano

X PRESENTATION OF THE GRADUATING CLASSDean Romano

XI CONFERRING OF GRADUATE NURSING DEGREESRichard W. Thomas, MD, DDSMG, MC, USA (Ret)President, USUandDean Romano

F. Edward Hébert School of MedicineFounded 1972

XII FACULTY AWARDGregory P. Mueller, PhDAssociate Dean for Graduate Education

XIII PRESENTATION OF THE GRADUATE STUDENT GRADUATING CLASS

Dean Mueller

XIV CONFERRING OF GRADUATE DEGREESPresident ThomasandArthur L. Kellermann, MD, MPHDean, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine

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XV ESPRIT DE CORPS AWARDCOL Lisa Moores, MC, USA Associate Dean for Student Affairs

XVI FACULTY AWARDSDean Kellermann

XVII PRESENTATION OF THE DOCTOR OF MEDICINE GRADUATING CLASS

Dean Kellermann

XVIII ADMINISTRATION OF THE HIPPOCRATIC OATHCOL Moores

XIX CONFERRING OF MEDICAL DEGREESPresident Thomas and Dean Kellermann

XX SERVICE SONGSUnited States Marine Band

XXI PROMOTION CEREMONY AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE

BG(P) Telita Crosland, MC, USACommanding General, Regional Health Command-Atlantic

VADM C. Forrest Faison, MC, USNSurgeon General of the United States Navy

Lt Gen Dorothy A. Hogg, USAF, NCSurgeon General of the United States Air Force

RADM Susan Orsega, USPHSDirector, Commissioned Corps Headquarters

XXII BENEDICTIONChaplain Mack

XXIII ACADEMIC RECESSIONAL

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COMMENCEMENT 2019GUEST SPEAKER

Vice Admiral C. Forrest Faison, III

Surgeon General of the NavyChief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

Vice Admiral Forrest Faison is a native of Norfolk, Virginia. He received his baccalaureate degree from Wake Forest University and was commissioned into the Navy in 1980. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in 1984. He completed post-graduate training in general pediatrics at Naval Hospital San Diego and fellowship training in neurodevelopmental pediatrics at the University of Washington.

VADM Faison served as commander, Navy Medicine West and Naval Medical Center (NMC) San Diego; deputy chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) for Current and Future Healthcare Operations; commanding officer, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton; commanding officer, U.S. Expeditionary Medical Facility, U.S. Medical Task Force, Kuwait; deputy commander, NMC Portsmouth, Virginia; group surgeon, 3d Force Service Support Group, Fleet Marine Forces, Pacific; director of Department of Defense Telemedicine, Washington, D.C.; chief information officer, BUMED; and held assignments at the U.S. Naval Hospital, Yokosuka, Japan; Naval Hospital Lemoore; USS Texas (CGN 39); and Amphibious Group 3.

VADM Faison is board certified and a clinical associate professor in pediatrics and a distinguished professor of military medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and is a senior member of the American College of Physician Executives.

In addition to numerous unit and campaign awards, VADM Faison’s personal awards include the Navy Distinguished Service Medal (two awards), Legion of Merit (six awards); Meritorious Service Medal (three awards); Navy and Marine Corps Commen-dation Medal, and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. Additionally, he is a recipient of the California Medical Community’s Lighthouse Award for visionary lead-ership and inspiring health innovation, a first for the Department of Defense.

VADM Faison began his term as the 38th Surgeon General of the Navy on December 15, 2015.

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DANIEL K. INOUYE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF NURSING

DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICECLASS OF 2019 OFFICERS

PresidentMaj Katherine Knott, USAF, NC

Vice PresidentLCDR Colby O’Quin, NC, USN

Family Nurse Practitioner Program Class LeaderMAJ Lisa Bowers, AN, USA

Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Program Class LeaderMaj Julie Thompson, USAF, NC

Registered Nurse Anesthesia Program Class LeaderLCDR Brandi Alford, NC, USN

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program Class LeaderCapt Michelle Binder, USAF, NC

Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialists ProgramMAJ Daniel Fedderson, AN, USA

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Maj Lauren Quirao, USAF, NC Eglin Air Force Base, FL

Maj Doris Wagner, USAF, NC Travis Air Force Base, CA

DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE

CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST PROGRAM

Phase II Site: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, MD

MAJ Daniel Fedderson AN, USA Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA

MAJ Kenneth Romito AN, USATripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER PROGRAM

Phase II Site: Naval Hospital Bremerton, WA

LCDR Crystal Aandahl, NC, USN *Naval Station Great Lakes, IL

LCDR Kara McDowell, NC, USN *Yokosuka, Japan

LCDR Amy Ziezulewicz, NC, USNNaval Health Clinic Oak Harbor, Oak Harbor Washington

Phase II Site: Fort Bragg, NC

MAJ Lisa Bowers, AN, USA *Fort Carson, Colorado

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Phase II Site: Fort Hood, TX

MAJ Joseph Michna, AN, USA *Next position to be determined

CPT Amanda Rodriguez, AN, USA *Next position to be determined

Phase II Site: Keesler Air Base, MS

Capt Derrick Bailey, USAF, NC Next position to be determined

Maj Michelle Woodie, USAF, NC*Joint Base Andrews, MD

Phase II Site: Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA

LCDR Kayla Horton, NC, USN *Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA

LT Jimmie Riffle, NC, USN Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA

Phase II Site: Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, TX

Capt Rachael Antone, USAF, NC *Joint Base Anacostia-Boiling, MD

Capt Nathan del Rio, USAF, NCKessler AFB, MS 81st Medical Group

Capt Jorge Romero, USAF, NCNext position to be determined

WOMEN’S HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER PROGRAM

Phase II Site: Keesler Air Base, MS

Capt Michael Humphrey, USAF, NCHill AFB, UT

Maj Julie Thompson, USAF, NC *Eglin Air Base, FL

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PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER PROGRAM

Phase II Site: Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA

MAJ Roderick Bowser, AN, USA *Next position to be determined

MAJ John McInerney, AN, USAFort Bragg, NC

Phase II Site: Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA

LCDR Colby O’Quin, NC, USNUS Naval Hospital, Okinawa, Japan

Phase II Site: Travis Air Base, CA

Maj Andrea Barajas, USAF, NC*Next position to be determined

Maj Michelle Binder, USAF, NC*Andrews Air Forse Base, MD

Maj Catoya Hale, USAF, NC*Dover AFB, DE

REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHESIA PROGRAM

Phase II Site: Fort Belvoir, VA

MAJ Shayna DeBarros, AN, USANext position to be determined

Phase II Site: Naval Hospital Jacksonville, FL

LT Rusty Bledsoe, NC, USN Naval Hospital, Okinawa, Japan

Phase II Site: Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA

LCDR Brandi Alford, NC, USN Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA

LT Jonathan McGowen, NC, USN Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA

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LT Melissa Richling, NC, USN Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA

LT Alisen Rockwell, NC, USNNaval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA

Phase II Site: Naval Medical Center San Diego, CA

LT Nicole Pendry, NC, USNNaval Hospital Camp Lejeune, NC

LT Mark Sebald, NC, USNRobert E Bush Hospital, Twenty-nine Palms, CA

Phase II Site: Travis Air Base, CA

Capt Steven Holmes, USAF, NCNellis Air Force Base Las Vegas, NV

Capt Rachael Meaders USAF, NCEglin Air Force Base, FL

Capt Kenneth Narayan, USAF, NCNext position to be determined

Capt Anthony Reddin, USAF, NCKessler Air Force Base, MS

Phase II Site: Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH

Maj Katherine Knott, USAF, NC *Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH

Capt Alicia Scott, USAF, NC *Eglin Air Force Base, FL

Maj Robert Wittwer, USAF, NC *Next position to be determined

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Phase II Site: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, MD

LT Elizabeth Gallegos, NC, USNNaval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA

LT Bryan Hennen, NC, USN Naval Hospital Jacksonville, FL

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

LCDR John Litchfield, NC, USN (Ret.)*Dissertation: “The Influence of Isoflurane on the Integrity of the Blood Brain Barrier in Rats”Major Advisor: Christine Kasper, PhD, RN

Christine Melillo Dissertation: “Self-Identity Reconstruction in Veteran and Military Service Members After Traumatic Brain Injury”Major Advisor: Gail Powell-Cope, PhD, RN, FAAN

* Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

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F. EDWARD HÉBERT SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

GRADUATE DEGREES IN THEBIOMEDICAL SCIENCES AND PUBLIC HEALTH

2018-2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

MASTER OF HEALTH ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY

CPT Amber L. Chilson, MS, USAJoint Base Lewis McChord, Tacoma, Washington

LTJG Nicole M. Johnson, MSC, USNNaval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory, New London, Connecticut

MAJ Clint H. Mitchell, MS, USA10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York

LT Erika T. Nance, MSC, USNTo be determined

LTJG John M. Price Jr., MSC, USNNavy Medicine Professional Development Center, Bethesda, Maryland

LTJG Stencil D. Quarles, MSC, USNNaval Hospital Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida

LTJG Jesse J. Thomas, MSC, USNNaval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, California

LTJG Michael E. Weaver, MSC, USNNaval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

MASTER OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION

MAJ Adriane E. Bell, MC, USAWomack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, North Carolina

LTC Matthew R. D’Angelo, AN, USARUniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland

Maj Ryan R. Landoll, USAF, BSC Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland

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Lt Col Brian E. Neubauer, USAF, MC Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland

LTC Jason E. Sapp, MC, USATripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii

MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH

LTC Michael V. Arnett, MC, USA20th CBRNE Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland

CPT Dimas C. Espinola, MC, USAWalter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland

MAJ Evan C. Ewers, MC, USANaval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, California

Maj Cherielynne A. Gabriel, USAF, DC Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Honolulu, Hawaii

MAJ Tranessia M. Hanson, AN, USA14th CSH, Fort Benning, Georgia

Maj Adam D. Hebdon, USAF, MC12 AF (AFSOUTH), Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona

MAJ Milissa U. Jones, MC, USATripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii

CPT Alyson M. Kil, MC, USAArmy Public Health Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland

Col Tony S. Kim, USAF, MC Emergency Medicine Physician, Denver, Colorado

LCDR Eric C. Larsen, MC, USNNavy Environmental and Preventive Medicine Unit 7, Rota, Spain

CPT Jennifer E. LeFors, VC, USAUniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Laboratory Animal Medicine, Bethesda, Maryland

CPT Nicholas A. Magno, MC, USAPine Bluff Arsenal, White Hall, Arkansas

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MAJ R. Allen Messenger, VC, USAUnited States Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland

LCDR Ross A. Mullinax, MC, USNNaval Hospital Yokosuka, Japan

Lt Col Khayanga S. Namasaka, USAF, MC Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland

Maj James A. O’Halloran, USAF, MCDFHP, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

MAJ Jessica L. Reeves, MC, USAAberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland

MAJ Brian J. Shiozawa, MC, USARock Island Arsenal, Illinois

Lt Col Kristen A. Soltis-Tyler, USAF, MCRamstein AB, Germany

LCDR Teshome M. Tafes, MC, USNNavy Environmental and Preventive Medicine Unit 2, Norfolk, Virginia

LCDR Rebecca R. Welch, MC, USNNavy and Marine Corps Public Health Center, Portsmouth, Virginia

LCDR Kenneth R. Willaert, MC, USNNaval Hospital Guam, Agana Heights, Guam

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Meghan E. ByrneUniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland

1st Lt William W. Leu, USAF, MCUniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH

LCDR Andrew J. Hunter, MSC, USNTo be determined

LCDR Dustin B. Joplin, USPHSIndian Health Service, Aberdeen, South Dakota

MASTER OF TROPICAL MEDICINE & HYGIENE

Maj Dianne N. Frankel, USAF, MCLackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL AND CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

LT Jared W. Bollinger, MSC, USNDissertation Title: “The Effect of Suggestion on Cognition in Smokers”Major Advisor: Dr. Andrew J. Waters

Capt Andrew J. Dimond, USAF, BSC Dissertation Title: “A Hearty Issue: Association of Stress, Anger, and Anxiety with Three Year Heart Failure Outcomes”Major Advisor: Dr. David S. Krantz

CPT Kathryn E. Eklund, MS, USADissertation Title: “Predictors of Leader Performance by Uniformed Medical Students at Operation Bushmaster: An Exploratory Investigation”Major Advisor: Dr. Neil E. Grunberg

Maj Kendra L. Ekundayo, USAF, BSCDissertation Title: “Evaluating the Relationship between Weight Stigma and Body Weight in a Short-term Weight Gain Prevention Program for Active Duty”Major Advisor: Dr. Tracy Sbrocco

Amanda K. GehrkeDissertation Title: “Optimization of Function and Health-Related Quality of Life in Adult Cancer Survivors”Major Advisor: Dr. Michael Feuerstein

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CPT Brian J. Guise, MS, USADissertation Title: “Assessment of Attention Deficits and Unsafe Driving After TBI Using Eye Tracking and Virtual Reality”Major Advisor: Dr. Mark L. Ettenhofer

Jamie N. HershawDissertation Title: “Neural Gain Modulation in Chronic Mild Traumatic Brain Injury”Major Advisor: Dr. Mark L. Ettenhofer

Maj Dawn N. Johnson, USAF, BSCDissertation Title: “Relationships between Work Factors, Pregnancy Weight Gain, and Postpartum Weight Retention: the Comparative Effectiveness and Provider Induced Demand Collaboration (EPIC) Study”Major Advisor: Dr. David S. Krantz

LT Viktor E. Koltko, MSC, USNDissertation Title: “Military Help-seeking Patterns Preceding Suicide-related Psychiatric Hospitalization: A Hierarchal Cluster Analysis”Major Advisor: Dr. Marjan G. Holloway

CPT John P. Lammers, MS, USADissertation Title: “Antecedents and Postcedents of Temptations During Smoking Cessation: An Ecological Momentary Assessment Study”Major Advisor: Dr. Andrew J. Waters

Lisa M. ShankDissertation Title: “The Relationship Among Stress, Loss of Control Eating, and Physical Health in Youth”Major Advisor: Dr. Marian Tanofsky-Kraff

EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES GRADUATE PROGRAM

Kate E. MastraccioDissertation Title: “A Monoclonal Antibody-based Therapy against CNS-resident Lyssavirus Infection”Major Advisor: Dr. Brian C. Schaefer

Kelsey L. VossDissertation Title: “Mechanisms of FOXP3-mediated Resistance to Restimulation-induced Cell Death in Regulatory and Conventional T Cells”Major Advisor: Dr. Andrew L. Snow

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MOLECULAR AND CELL BIOLOGY GRADUATE PROGRAM

MAJ Alexander F. Flynn, MS, USA Dissertation Title: “Evaluating Intestinal Proteins of Adult Brugia malayi Worms as Drug and Vaccine Targets”Major Advisor: Dr. Edward Mitre

NEUROSCIENCE GRADUATE PROGRAM

Michelle BylickyDissertation Title: “DNA Repair as a Potential Mechanism for Proliferation of Normal Human Astrocytes after Ionizing Radiation Injury”Major Advisor: Dr. Regina M. Day

Christina M. MarionDissertation Title: “A Role for Myelin in Traumatic Brain Injury Deficits and Recovery”Major Advisor: Dr. Regina C. Armstrong

Ryan D. ShepardDissertation Title: “Targeting LHb-VTA Brain Reward Circuitry Using Novel Anti-Depressants to Ameliorate the Effects of Early Life Stress”Major Advisor: Dr. Fereshteh S. Nugent

PHYSICIAN SCIENTIST PROGRAM – MD/PhD

LT Zachary T. Monahan, MC, USNDissertation Title: “Phosphorylation in the Prion-Like Domain of Fused-in-Sarcoma: A Critical Mediator of Aggregation and Toxicity”Major Advisor: Dr. Frank P. Shewmaker

DOCTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH

William Patrick M. LuanDissertation Title: “Essays on Geographic Variations in Medical Expenditures and Utilization in the Military Health System”Major Advisor: Dr. Patrick Richard

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DOCTOR OF MEDICINE

CLASS OF 2019 OFFICERS

President2nd Lt Ryan Rhie, USAF, MSC

Vice PresidentENS Kayla Torrez Chang, MC, USN

Academic Representative2LT Sayi Lindeire, MS, USA

Secretary2nd Lt Alexandra Schulte, USAF, MSC

Treasurer2nd Lt Geovonni Bell, USAF, MSC

Social Representatives2LT Lauren Kecskes, MS, USA

ENS Peter Ng, MC, USN

Peer Development/Honor Representatives2LT Emily Buck, MS, USA

2nd Lt Robert Barbera, USAF, MSC

Information Technology RepresentativeENS Cole Denkensohn, MC, USN

Well-Being RepresentativeENS Carrie Dillon, MC, USN

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F. EDWARD HÉBERT SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

DOCTOR OF MEDICINE GRADUATESCLASS OF 2019

†CPT Michael Laurence Able, MC, USAPsychiatry, Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii

ф±†*CPT James Everett Andrews II, MC, USAOtolaryngology, Madigan Army Medical Center, Washington

ф†LT Thomas Vincent Aubuchon, MC, USNEmergency Medicine, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia

†CPT Amy Louise Austin, MC, USAPathology, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

†Capt Michael Ramzy Azir, USAF, MC Emergency Medicine, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas

ф†Capt Robert Daniel Barbera, USAF, MC Transitional, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas

±†CPT Kristen Anne Barta, MC, USAFamily Medicine, Madigan Army Medical Center, Washington

CPT Stephanie Rae Bartikoski, MC, USAEmergency Medicine, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas

†LT Emma Fikret Basaran, MC, USNInternal Medicine, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California

†Capt Geovonni Bell, USAF, MCEmergency Medicine, Emory University Medical Center, Georgia

†Capt Bradley Bishop, USAF, MCGeneral Surgery, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas

†LT Curtis Howard Bloomer, MC, USNUrology, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California

†Capt Matthew Bondaryk, USAF, MCInternal Medicine, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas

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±CPT Chanell Elise Boyd, MC, USAGeneral Surgery, Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii

†CPT Samuel Paul Brown, MC, USAEmergency Medicine, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas

†LT Ryan Douglas Brunner, MC, USNInternal Medicine, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia

*Capt Kara Elizabeth Brusher, USAF, MCPediatrics, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia

ф±†CPT Emily Christine Buck, MC, USAFamily Medicine, Madigan Army Medical Center, Washington

LT Donald Alexander Campbell, MC, USNTransitional, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia

CPT Jonathan Michael Campbell, MC, USAPathology, Madigan Army Medical Center, Washington

CPT Patrick Hadfield Campbell, MC, USAFamily Medicine, Martin Army Community Hospital, Georgia

†CPT Nicholas Carter, MC, USAFamily Medicine, Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Georgia

LT Hannah Ceen, MC, USNEmergency Medicine, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia

Capt Callie Elizabeth Cheatham, USAF, MCInternal Medicine, 81st Medical Group, Keesler AFB, Mississippi

LT John Chen, MC, USNFamily Medicine, Naval Medical Center Camp Pendleton, California

LT Michael Chisam, MC, USNTransitional, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia

LT Kurt Russell Christen, MC, USNFamily Medicine, Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

Capt Zari Cofield, USAF, MCFamily Medicine, David Grant USAF Medical Center, California

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ф†CPT M. Tyler Colesar, MC, USAEmergency Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Georgia

CPT Jeremy Crane, MC, USAAnesthesiology, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

ф±†LT Cole Phillips Denkensohn, MC, USNNeurology, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

±†LT Carrie Marie Dillon, MC, USNPsychiatry, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia

±†*LT Kathryn Elizabeth Boddy Driggers, MC, USNInternal Medicine, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

ф†Capt Nicholas Shane Dulin, USAF, MCGeneral Surgery, 88th Medical Group, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

ф†Capt Cameron John Elward, USAF, MCPediatrics, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas

†CPT Kyle Allan Everson, MC, USAInternal Medicine, Madigan Army Medical Center, Washington

†*LT John Fee Fahy, MC, USNTransitional, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California

CPT Benjamin Ficke, MC, USAAnesthesiology, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

±†CPT Madeline Renee Fleit, MC, USAInternal Medicine, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

±†LT Danielle Flood, USPHSInternal Medicine/Pediatrics, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC

†Capt Edmund Ray Reyes Florendo, USAF, MCAnesthesiology, UC Davis Medical Center, California

†LT Kevin Anthony Foley, MC, USNOrthopedics, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia

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†*LT Ryan Andrew Gall, MC, USNTransitional, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

†LT Brian Gerstenslager, MC, USNTransitional, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

ф†CPT Cassandra Maria Chiras Godar, MC, USAInternal Medicine, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas

фCapt Krystyna Guinevere Golden, USAF, MCFamily Medicine, 96th Medical Group, Eglin AFB, Florida

†Capt Sapna Gopalasubramanian, USAF, MCPediatrics, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia

†CPT Casey Christopher Gower, MC, USANeurology, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

ф±†CPT Samantha Rae Green, MC, USAFamily Medicine, Martin Army Community Hospital, Georgia

ф†Capt Evan Marshall Gregg, USAF, MCPsychiatry, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas

LT Rajesh Mohan Gunaji, MC, USNGeneral Surgery, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia

фCPT Victoria Rose Hall, MC, USAFamily Medicine, Martin Army Community Hospital, Georgia

†CPT Joshua Morgan Hamilton, MC, USAPsychiatry, Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii

±†*CPT Colin James Harrington, MC, USAOrthopedics, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

Capt Michael Stanley Hatesohl, USAF, MCPsychiatry, 88th Medical Group, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

*CPT Horace Allen Hayes, MC, USADiagnostic Radiology, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas

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†CPT Jennifer Healy, MC, USADiagnostic Radiology, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

†*LT Matthew Edwin Henriques, MC, USNOrthopedics, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California

†Capt Sophie Suzanne Higgins, USAF, MCAnesthesiology, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas

†CPT Joseph Ryan Hitt, MC, USAPediatrics, Madigan Army Medical Center, Washington

±†LT Kathryn Grace Hughes, MC, USNInternal Medicine, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

Capt Andy Chung Hur, USAF, MCPsychiatry, 88th Medical Group, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

CPT Ali Hussain, MC, USAInternal Medicine, Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii

†CPT Wesley McLeod Hutto, MC, USAInternal Medicine, Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Georgia

фCPT Micheal Cannon Irelan, MC, USAFamily Medicine, Madigan Army Medical Center, Washington

†LT Benjamin Johnson Jacobs, MC, USNTransitional, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California

Capt Jacqueline Marie Jacobs, USAF, MCObstetrics and Gynecology, Mike O’Callaghan Federal Medical Center, Nevada

Capt Noah Yunjae Jo, USAF, MCInternal Medicine, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas

фCPT Lauren Pham Kecskes, MC, USAUrology, Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii

†LT Kiel Von Khan, MC, USNInternal Medicine, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California

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†LT Rafae Khan, MC, USNGeneral Surgery, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California

†Capt Vikrant Khare, USAF, MCDiagnostic Radiology, University of Michigan Hospital, Michigan

†CPT Sunyoung Oh Kim, MC, USATransitional, Madigan Army Medical Center, Washington

Capt Carol Ann Knight, USAF, MCEmergency Medicine, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas

ф†CPT Alison Cristina Lam, MC, USAFamily Medicine, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, California

LT Daniel LaMorte, MC, USNInternal Medicine, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

±†*MAJ Ford Michael Lannan, MC, USADermatology, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

†CPT Charles Bayard Larcom IV, MC, USAInternal Medicine, Madigan Army Medical Center, Washington

†CPT Alexander Jacobs Leeds, MC, USAOtolaryngology, Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii

†LT Glennie Carol Ebuen Leshen, MC, USNPsychiatry, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California

†CPT Sayi Britany Nante Lindeire, MC, USAAnesthesiology, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

†Capt Bohan Liu, USAF, MCDiagnostic Radiology, George Washington University, Washington, DC

Capt Cassandra Corine Lyons, USAF, MCUrology, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California

†LT Lucy Ma, USPHSOphthalmology, Civilian Residency Program

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±†LT Rene Marie MacKinnon, MC, USNObstetrics and Gynecology, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

ф†CPT Emad Madha, MC, USAGeneral Surgery, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

LT Emerson Duyugan Maniwang, MC, USNTransitional, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California

†Capt Willie Gene McClure III, USAF, MCDiagnostic Radiology, David Grant USAF Medical Center, California

†*LT Matthew Ryan McGee, MC, USNAnesthesiology, University of Florida, College of Medicine-Shands Hospital, Florida

†CPT Jeremy Clay McMurray, MC, USAPediatrics, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

ф±†CPT Lauren Elizabeth McNally, MC, USAPediatrics, Madigan Army Medical Center, Washington

†LT Nicholas Michael, MC, USNGeneral Surgery, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

†Capt Spencer Monroe Millen, USAF, MCPediatrics, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

†CPT Lucas Anthony Miller, MC, USAEmergency Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Georgia

ф†Capt Danielle Marie Molloy, USAF, MCInternal Medicine/Flight Medicine, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas

†*LT Zachary Monahan, MC, USNTransitional, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

Capt Mischa Lev Monroe, USAF, MCDiagnostic Radiology, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

CPT Andrea You-Jeong Moon, MC, USAGeneral Surgery, Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii

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ф†LT Marlyn Joanna Moore, MC, USNTransitional, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California

†CPT Casey Scott Mueller, MC, USAOrthopedics, Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Georgia

LT Vikram Kane Mukherjee, MC, USNTransitional, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California

±†LT Tawney Alene Nakamura, MC, USNTransitional, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California

CPT Daniel Neelon, MC, USAPathology, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

†LT Peter Ng, MC, USNFamily Medicine, Naval Medical Center Camp Pendleton, California

CPT Michael Joseph Orrick, MC, USAInternal Medicine, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

†CPT James Nolan Peek, MC, USAInternal Medicine, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

ф±†*CPT Elizabeth Kristine Polston, MC, USAPediatrics, Madigan Army Medical Center, Washington

ф†Capt Roland William Pomfret, USAF, MCDiagnostic Radiology, University of Texas Medical School, Texas

ф†Capt Thomas Lee Powell, USAF, MCEmergency Medicine/Flight Medicine, Ohio State University, Ohio

†LT Tyler John Price, MC, USNPsychiatry, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California

†Capt Ryan Young Rhie, USAF, MCGeneral Surgery, 81st Medical Group, Keesler AFB, Mississippi

±†LT Jacqueline Marie Rine, MC, USNPediatrics, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California

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Capt William Thomas Rizzuto, USAF, MCEmergency Medicine, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas

ф†Capt Scott Lawrence Rupp, USAF, MCEmergency Medicine/Flight Medicine, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Pennsylvania

†CPT Matthew Taylor Ryan, MC, USAOtolaryngology, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

ф†LT Zena Sabath, MC, USNFamily Medicine, Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

±*†LT Kristen Blair Samardzic, MC, USNObstetrics and Gynecology, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California

Capt Vanessa Lynn Sanchez, USAF, MCPediatrics, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas

†LT Galen Walter Sanderson, MC, USNOrthopedics, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia

Capt Justin Christopher Scheidt, USAF, MCGeneral Surgery, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas

†*LT Sophia Schermerhorn, MC, USNGeneral Surgery, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California

†LT Chelsea Schifferle, MC, USNInternal Medicine, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California

LT Koren Marie Schroeder, MC, USNFamily Medicine, Naval Medical Center Camp Pendleton, California

†*Capt Paul Schroeder, USAF, MCOrthopedics, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas

†Capt Alexandra Jordan Schulte, USAF, MCTransitional, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas

†Capt Elena Marianna Segre, USAF, MCInternal Medicine, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

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†Capt Norah R. Shemery, USAF, MCEmergency Medicine, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas

†LT Elizabeth Helen Shields, MC, USNFamily Medicine, Naval Medical Center Camp Pendleton, California

†Capt Alison Natalie Snyder, USAF, MCFamily Medicine/Flight Medicine, 96th Medical Group, Eglin AFB, Florida

ф†CPT Adam Michael Spanier, MC, USAEmergency Medicine, Darnall Army Medical Center, Texas

*CPT Alexis Julianna St Claire, MC, USADiagnostic Radiology, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas

†Capt Bryan Jeffery Stevens, USAF, MCAnesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine-Shands Hospital, Florida

±†*Maj Joshua Bert Stierwalt, USAF, MCEmergency Medicine, 88th Medical Group, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

†CPT Kelly Jongwon Sun, MC, USATransitional, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

†CPT Eric Jonas Super, MC, USATransitional, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

Capt Joshua Sznol, USAF, MCGeneral Surgery, Yale-New Haven Hospital, Connecticut

†CPT Scott Szymanski, MC, USAEmergency Medicine, Madigan Army Medical Center, Washington

фCPT Blake Taneff, MC, USADiagnostic Radiology, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

†LT Robert Allen Tardif, MC, USNOrthopedics, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia

†LCDR Brett T. Thomas, MC, USNPsychiatry, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

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†CPT Michael Robert Tobin, MC, USAEmergency Medicine, Madigan Army Medical Center, Washington

LT Eric Kai-Tai Tong, MC, USNFamily Medicine, Naval Medical Center Jacksonville, Florida

LT Kayla Leigh-Ann Torrez Chang, MC, USNGeneral Surgery, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

†Capt Michelle Towers, USAF, MCTransitional, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas

†*LT Douglas Connor Trask, MC, USNUrology, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California

CPT Connor Alan Trexler, MC, USAPediatrics, Madigan Army Medical Center, Washington

†LT Breanna Marie Trisko, MC, USNTransitional, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California

ф±†*Capt Clinton Joe Ulmer, USAF, MCOrthopedics, University of Texas Health Sciences Center-San Antonio, Texas

*LT James Aubrey Underwood, USPHSObstetrics and Gynecology, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

†CPT Connor Blaine Venrick, MC, USAOrthopedics, Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii

†Capt Matthew Richard Vuoncino, USAF, MCVascular Surgery, David Grant USAF Medical Center, California

*Capt Bryce Warren, USAF, MCInternal Medicine, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas

CPT Kyle Christopher Warren, MC, USAFamily Medicine, Martin Army Community Hospital, Georgia

†*Capt Aeja Nicole Weiss, USAF, MCDermatology, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas

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CPT Daniel Jordan Whitaker, MC, USAFamily Medicine, Womack Army Medical Center, North Carolina

†*CPT Scott Brinton Whitecar, MC, USADermatology, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

†LT Jessica Wilder, MC, USNPediatrics, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California

†Capt Coty Richard Winn, USAF, MCTransitional, David Grant USAF Medical Center, California

†CPT Jeffrey Wischhusen, MC, USATransitional, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

†*LT Samuel Andre Roy Woodle, MC, USNNeurosurgery, National Capital Consortium-Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland

±†*Capt Tarah Woodle, USAF, MCUrology, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas

LT Aaron Williams Yallowitz, MC, USNEmergency Medicine, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California

†CPT Ashley Summer Yano, MC, USAFamily Medicine, Darnall Army Medical Center, Texas

CPT Alvin Chun-Yeung Yiu, MC, USAInternal Medicine, Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii

†Capt James Amos Yong, USAF, MCInternal Medicine, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas

Capt Yejin Yoo, USAF, MCPediatrics, 88th Medical Group, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

†Capt Adriana Zamora, USAF, MCPediatrics/Flight Medicine, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Texas

* Elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

† Capstone Scholar

± Gold Humanism Honor Society

ф Military Badges Earned While At USU

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POSTGRADUATE DENTAL COLLEGECLASS OF 2019

Army Postgraduate Dental School

MAJ Bonnie Fletcher Boudreaux, DC, USA

MAJ Tyler Reed Burningham, DC, USA

MAJ Mauro Correa, Jr., DC, USA

MAJ Pamela S. Cotton, DC, USA

MAJ Joseph R. Ferguson, DC, USA

Maj Glen Fernandes, RCDC, Canadian Forces

MAJ Michael A. Hoffman, DC, USA

MAJ James Lloyd Phillips, DC, USA

MAJ Carleen Sells, DC, USA

MAJ Jesse A. Thietten, DC, USA

CPT (P) Sara Elizabeth Mandell, DC, USA

CPT Angelicas Bedoya Astrauskas, DC, USA

CPT Gary C. Chen, DC, USA

CPT Yu-Sheng Chen, DC, USA

CPT Richard B. Hill, DC, USA

CPT Yunsung Hong, DC, USA

CPT Shauna D. Jones, DC, USA

CPT Ryan T. McGary, DC, USA

CPT Kellie S. O’Keefe, DC, USA

CPT Scott W. Otterson, DC, USA

CPT Christian Donovan Petersen, DC, USA

CPT Daniel J. Phillips, DC, USA

CPT David Kirk Scoville, DC, USA

CPT Dane T. Swenson, DC, USA

CPT Patricia Michelle Walworth, DC, USA

CPT Carolina V. Wentworth, DC, USA

CPT Jin Jie Xue, DC, USA

Naval Postgraduate Dental School

CDR Mitchell R. Checchi, DC, USN

CDR Patrick J. Fox Jr., DC, USN

LCDR Erik D. Anderson, DC, USN

LCDR Erin S. Bailey, DC, USN

LCDR Richard D. Bartol III, DC, USN

LCDR Alan H. Chen, DC, USN

LCDR Molly E. Kopacz, DC, USN

LCDR Grant R. Layton, DC, USN

LCDR Kathy A. Ligon, DC, USN

MAJ Parth Mewar, DC, USA

LCDR Hoan B. Nghiem, DC, USN

LCDR Elizabeth A. Polak, DC, USN

LCDR James A. Shaul, DC, USN

LCDR Brent A. Tibbet, DC, USN

Maj Kimberly N. Tong, USAF, DC

LT Blake A. Donaldson, DC, USN

LT Frank I. Gentz, DC, USN

CPT Eric C. Hu, DC, USA

LT Ryan A. Kaye, DC, USN

LT Claus J. Ullstad, DC, USN

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Air Force Postgraduate Dental School

Lt Col Collin D. Holman, USAF, DC

Lt Col Clay John Jensen Jr., USAF, DC

Maj Julie Ann Anderson, USAF, DC

Maj Timothy A. Carlson, USAF, DC

Maj Daniel Patrick Chartrand, USAF, DC

Maj Coleman Kord Christensen, USAF, DC

Maj Andrew W. Ellis, USAF, DC

Maj Tyler Kent Hawkins, USAF, DC

Maj Kevin Eugene Kemarly, USAF, DC

Capt Hee Sun Kim, USAF, DC

Maj Phuong Minh Vien Nguyen, USAF, DC

MAJ Farzan Pouranfar, DC, USA

LCDR Ebony Deanna Reed, DC, USN

MAJ Jonathan Yrisarri Stateson, DC, USN

LCDR Robert Douglas Stoner, DC, USN

Maj Scott A. Walker, USAF, DC

CPT Brett DuWayne Cox, DC, USA

Capt C. Austin Fluke, USAF, DC

Capt Harrison D. Gordner, USAF, DC

Capt Joshua S. Grenier, USAF, DC

Capt Cory A. Hoch, USAF, DC

Capt Greg A. Spilsbury, USAF, DC

COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

The College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS) was established in 2016 to serve the ever-increasing education and training requirements that are prerequisite to professional practice within the Military Health System (MHS) of the Department of Defense (DoD).

The CAHS is composed of two schools, The School of Undergraduate Studies and the School of Graduate Studies. The School of Undergraduate Studies administers two undergraduate degree programs. These are the Associate of Science in Health Sciences and the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences. The School of Graduate Studies administers a Master of Science degree program. To date, the CAHS has awarded 57 Associate of Science in Health Sciences degrees.

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Board of Regents Award

Recipients: 2LT Ford Michael Lannan, MS, USAF. Edward Hébert School of Medicine

Recipients: Lisa Marie Shank, PhDF. Edward Hébert School of Medicine Graduate Programs

MAJ Kenneth Romito, AN, USADaniel K. Inouye Graduate School of Nursing

Patrick D. Sculley DDS AwardMaj C. Michelle Giacomino, USAF, DCPostgraduate Dental College

The Board of Regents Award is the highest honor given to graduating students, and is exemplified by scholarship, leadership and service.

Daniel K. Inouye Graduate School of Nursing Faculty Awards

Outstanding APRN Uniformed Faculty AwardRecipient: CDR Kenneth Wofford, NC, USN

Outstanding APRN Civilian Faculty AwardRecipient: Dr. Matthew D’Angelo

Outstanding PhD Faculty AwardRecipient: Dr. Pat DeLeon

Daniel K. Inouye Graduate School of Nursing Student Awards

Esprit de Corps AwardRecipient: Announced at Commencement

The Esprit de Corps Award recognizes the graduate nursing student who by thought, word, action, and deed, demonstrates sensitive humanistic qualities for the wellbeing of all.

Federal Nursing Service Chiefs AwardRecipient: MAJ Daniel Fedderson, AN, USA

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Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)

Outstanding Student Awards

The Outstanding Student Award is sponsored by the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) and is the highest academic program honor graduating students can receive from their faculty.

Family Nurse Practitioner ProgramRecipient: Capt Rachael Antone, USAF, NC

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner ProgramRecipient: LCDR Colby O’Quin, NC, USN

Registered Nurse Anesthesia ProgramRecipient: LT Alisen Rockwell, NC, USN

Clinical Nurse Specialist – DNP ProgramRecipient: MAJ Daniel Fedderson, AN, USA

Clinical Nurse Specialist – MSN ProgramRecipient: Maj Lauren Quirao, USAF, NC

Doctorate of Philosophy in Nursing Science ProgramRecipient: LCDR John Litchfield, NC, USN

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation Fellowship in Medical Sciences Award

Recipient: Kelsey L. VossEmerging Infectious Diseases Graduate Program

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F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine Faculty Awards

Carol J. Johns Medal

Recipient: COL Lisa K. Moores, MC, USAAssociate Dean for Student Affairs

The Carol J. Johns Medal is presented to the professor, who was chosen by the faculty as the faculty member whose accomplishments emulate Dr. Johns’ spirit in furthering the welfare and excellence of the USU faculty, promoting outstanding educational pro-grams for the students, and advancing the reputation of the University locally, nation-ally and internationally.

William P. Clements, Jr. Award

Recipient: Maj Eric Meyer, USAF, MCAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Psychiatry

The William P. Clements, Jr. Award is presented to the professor, who was chosen by the graduating medical students as the uniformed faculty educator who exemplifies the principles of excellence in education by personal example and performance. The award, donated privately, bears the name of a public servant, twice Governor of the State of Texas who, during his tenure as Deputy Secretary of Defense, had a keen interest in the education of those who serve our nation.

Outstanding Civilian Educator Award

Recipient: Brian Reamy, MDColonel (Ret), USAF, MCSenior Associate Dean for Academic & Faculty Affairs

Outstanding Biomedical Graduate Educator Award Recipient: Christopher Broder, Ph.D.

ProfessorDepartment of MicrobiologyEmerging Infectious Diseases Graduate Program

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F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine Student Awards

Esprit de Corps Award

(Recipient Announced at Commencement)

The Esprit de Corps Award recognizes the graduating medical school student who, by thought, word, action and deed, demonstrates sensitive humanistic qualities for the well-being of all.

Vice Admiral James A. Zimble Valedictorian Award

Recipients: 2LT Colin Harrington, MS, USA2LT Ford Lannan, MS, USAENS Sophia Schermerhorn, MC, USN2LT Scott Whitecar, MS, USA

Association of Military Surgeons of the U.S. (AMSUS) Award

Recipient: ENS Sophia Schermerhorn, MC, USN

Surgeons General Awards

The Surgeons General Awards are presented by the four surgeons general (U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Public Health Service) to a graduating medical student from each of their respective Services whose university career has been characterized by academic achievement, military medical professionalism, and an exemplary commitment toward enhancing the mission and goals of their Service.

U.S. Army Surgeon General’s AwardRecipient: 2LT Colin Harrington, MS, USA

U.S. Navy Surgeon General’s AwardRecipient: ENS Kathryn Driggers, MC, USN

U.S. Air Force Surgeon General’s AwardRecipient: 2nd Lt Ryan Rhie, USAF, MSC

U.S. Public Health Service Surgeon General’s AwardRecipient: ENS James Underwood, USPHS

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Academic and Military Recognition

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society *Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society recognizes excellence in scholarship and the highest ideals in the profession of medicine. AΩA is to medicine what Phi Beta Kappa is to the liberal arts and sciences. The top 25 percent of a medical school class is eligible for nomination and up to 16 percent may be elected based on leadership, character, community service, and professionalism.

Gold Humanism Honor Society ±The Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) recognizes students who are exemplars of compassionate patient care. GHHS members are peer-nominated and are the ones their fellow students say they would want taking care of their own family. Members have a responsibility to model, support, and advocate for compassionate, patient-centered care throughout their careers.

Capstone Scholarly Project †The Capstone experience is a period of self-directed discovery and advanced scientific inquiry. Students undertaking Capstone projects work under the direction of a faculty mentor in one of four concentrations: basic or clinical scientific research; global and public health research experiences; education research; or military leadership and professional development.

Sigma Theta Tau *Sigma Theta Tau (STTI) is the international honor society of nursing with the mission of advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service. The society’s name reflects its values, from the Greek words Storge, Tharsos, and Time meaning “love,” “courage” and “honor.” Membership is by invitation only to nursing students who achieve academic excellence and meet the expectation of academic integrity, and to nurse leaders who exhibit exceptional achievements in nursing. The Tau Theta Chapter at USU, founded in 2003, is the first federal chapter of STTI.

Military Badges фDuring their time as students at USU, several students will electively take on the additional challenge of completing operational training opportunities, receiving badges for the Basic Parachutist (Army and Navy Airborne Schools), Army Air Assault School, Army Expert Field Medical Badge training, Army and Air Force Flight Medicine, German Armed Forces Troop Proficiency Badge, Army Pathfinder School, Army Jumpmaster School, Army Combat Divers School, Air Force Basic Survival School, or Army Free Fall Parachutist School.

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F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine Military Badges and Honors Earned While At USU

Expert Field Medical Badge:

2LT Emily Buck, MS, USA

2LT M. Tyler Colesar, MS, USA

Air Assault Badge:

2nd Lt Daniel Barbera, USAF, MSC

Army Flight Surgeon Badge:

2LT Patrick Campbell, MS, USA

2LT M. Tyler Colesar, MS, USA

2LT Victoria Hall, MS, USA

2nd Lt Thomas Powell, USAF, MSC

2LT Adam Spanier, MS, USA

2LT Kyle Warren, MS, USA

Air Force Flight Surgeon Badge:

2nd Lt Nicholas Dulin, USAF, MSC

2nd Lt Danielle Molloy, USAF, MSC

German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge:

2LT James Andrews, MS, USA

ENS Thomas Aubuchon, MC, USN

2LT Emily Buck, MS, USA

2LT M. Tyler Colesar, MS, USA

ENS Cole Denkensohn, MC, USN

2nd Lt Cameron Elward, USAF, MSC

2LT Cassandra Godar, MS, USA

2nd Lt Krystyna Golden, USAF, MSC

2LT Samantha Green, MS, USA

2nd Lt Evan Gregg, USAF, MSC

2LT Micheal Irelan, MS, USA

2LT Lauren Kecskes, MS, USA

ENS Alison Lam, MC, USN

2LT Emad Madha, MS, USA

2LT Lauren McNally, MS, USA

ENS Marlyn Moore, MC, USN

2LT Elizabeth Polston, MS, USA

2nd Lt Roland Pomfret, USAF, MSC

2nd Lt Thomas Powell, USAF, MSC

2nd Lt Scott Rupp, USAF, MSC

ENS Zena Sabath, MC, USN

2LT Blake Taneff, MS, USA

2nd Lt Clinton Ulmer, USAF, MSC

Gold Humanism Honor Society:

2LT James Andrews, MS, USA

2LT Kristen Barta, MS, USA

2nd Lt Chanell Boyd, USAF, MSC

2LT Emily Buck, MS, USA

ENS Carrie Dillon, MC, USN

ENS Kathryn Driggers, MC, USN

ENS Cole Denkensohn, MC, USN

2LT Madeline Fleit, MS, USA

ENS Danielle Flood, USPHS

2LT Samantha Green, MS, USA

2LT Colin Harrington, MS, USA

ENS Kathryn Hughes, MC, USN

2LT Ford Lannan, MS, USA

ENS Rene MacKinnon, MC, USN

2LT Lauren McNally, MS, USA

ENS Tawney Nakamura, MC, USN

2LT Elizabeth Polston, MS, USA

ENS Jacqueline Rine, MC, USN

ENS Kristen Samardzic, MC, USN

2nd Lt Joshua Stierwalt, USAF, MSC

2nd Lt Clinton Ulmer, USAF, MSC

2nd Lt Tarah Woodle, USAF, MSC

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USU Maryland Gamma Chapter of ΑΩΑ:

2LT James Andrews, MS, USA

2nd Lt Kara Brusher, USAF, MSC

ENS Kathryn Driggers, MC, USN

ENS John Fahy, MC, USN

ENS Ryan Gall, MC, USN

2LT Colin Harrington, MS, USA

2LT Horace Hayes, MS, USA

ENS Matthew Henriques, MC, USN

2LT Ford Lannan, MS, USA

ENS Matthew McGee, MC, USN

ENS Zachary Monahan, MC, USN

2LT Elizabeth Polston, MS, USA

ENS Kristen Samardzic, MC, USN

ENS Sophia Schermerhorn, MC, USN

2nd Lt Paul Schroeder, USAF, MSC

2LT Alexis St. Claire, MS, USA

2nd Lt Joshua Stierwalt, USAF, MSC

ENS Douglas Trask, MC, USN

2nd Lt Clinton Ulmer, USAF, MSC

ENS James Underwood, USPHS

2nd Lt Bryce Warren, USAF, MSC

2nd Lt Aeja Weiss, USAF, MSC

2LT Scott Whitecar, MS, USA

ENS Samuel Woodle, MC, USN

2nd Lt Tarah Woodle, USAF, MSC

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USU BOARD OF REGENTS

ChairRonald R. Blanck, DOLTG, MC, USA (Ret)

MembersHonorable Sheila Burke, MPA, RN

Michael M.E. Johns, MD

Kenneth P. Moritsugu, MDRADM, USPHS (Ret)

Honorable Charles S. Robb, JDLtCol, USMCR (Ret)

Leo E. Rouse, DDSCOL, DC, USA (Ret)

Honorable Gail R. Wilensky, PhD

Honorable Jonathan Woodson, MDMG, MC, USAR

Ex-Officio MembersPrincipal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health AffairsThomas McCaffery, MPP

President, USURichard W. Thomas, MD, DDSMG, MC, USA (Ret)

Surgeon General of the U.S. ArmyLTG Nadja Y. West, MC, USA

Surgeon General of the U.S. Air ForceLt Gen Dorothy A. Hogg, USAF, NC

Surgeon General of the U.S. NavyVADM C. Forrest Faison, MC, USN

Surgeon General of the United StatesVADM Jerome A. Adams, USPHS

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UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITYOF THE HEALTH SCIENCES

PresidentRichard W. Thomas, MD, DDSMG, MC, USA (Ret)

Dean, F. Edward Hébert School of MedicineArthur L. Kellermann, MD, MPH

Dean, Daniel K. Inouye Graduate School of NursingCarol A. Romano, PhD, RNRADM, USPHS (Ret)

Executive Dean, Postgraduate Dental CollegeThomas R. Schneid, DMD, MSCol, USAF, DC (Ret)

Dean, Army Postgradutate Dental SchoolCOL Peter H. Guevara, DC, USA

Dean, Naval Postgraduate Dental SchoolCAPT Sean C. Meehan, DC, USN

Dean, Air Force Postgraduate Dental SchoolCol Jay D. Graver, USAF, DC

Dean, College of Allied Health SciencesMitchell Seal, EdD, MEd-ITCDR, NC, USN (Ret)

Director, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research InstituteCAPT John Gilstad, MC, USN

Brigade CommanderCAPT Sean Hussey, MC, USN

Senior Vice President for University Programs – Southern RegionThomas W. Travis, MD, MPHLt Gen, USAF, MC (Ret)

Senior Vice President for University Programs – Western RegionWilliam Roberts, MD, MBARADM, MC, USN (Ret)

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Vice President for External AffairsJeffrey L. Longacre, MDCOL, MC, USA (Ret)

Vice President for Finance and AdministrationWalter Tinling, MPH, MACAPT, MSC, USN (Ret)

Vice President for ResearchYvonne T. Maddox, PhD

Vice President for Information Technology/Chief Information OfficerTimothy Rapp, MSLTC, MS, USA (Ret)

Chief of StaffRobert Thompson, MSCOL, MS, USA (Ret)

General CounselMark E. Peterson, JDMaj, USAF, JAG (Ret)

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United States Marine Band“The President’s Own”

Founded in 1798 by an Act of Congress, the United States Marine Band is America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization. Today, “The President’s Own” is celebrated for its role at the White House and its dynamic public performances, including the USU commencement.

The Marine Band performs a varied repertoire including new works for wind ensemble, traditional concert band literature, challenging orchestral transcriptions, and the patriotic marches that made it famous. The band frequently features its members in solo performances that highlight their virtuosity and artistry at more than 500 public performances across the nation each year.

The Marine Band has regaled our graduation audiences for more than seventeen years. Their participation blends the military and academic traditions of the USU commencement ceremony.

Their selections presented for the USU ceremony include the traditional Service Medley that honors all of our uniformed services:

U.S. Army“The Army Goes Rolling Along”

U.S. Marine Corps“The Marines’ Hymn”

U.S. Navy“Anchors Aweigh”

U.S. Coast Guard“Semper Paratus”

U.S. Air Force“The U.S. Air Force” (“Off we go into the wild blue yonder”)

U.S. Public Health“U.S. Public Health Service March”

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The Oath of Hippocrates

“I do solemnly swear that I will be loyal to the profession of medicine

and just and generous to its members,

that I will lead my life and practice my art in uprightness and honor,

that into whatsoever home I shall enter

it shall be for the good of the sick and the well

to the utmost of my power

and that I will hold myself aloof from wrong and from corruption

and from the tempting of others to vice.

I will exercise my art solely for the cure of my patients

and the prevention of disease

and will give no drugs and perform no operation for a criminal purpose

and far less suggest such thing.

Whatsoever I shall see or hear of the lives of men

which is not fitting to be spoken,

I will keep secret.

These I do promise and in proportion as I am faithful to this oath,

may happiness and good repute be ever mine.

The opposite if I shall be forsworn.”

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