Message from Dean Michael J. Stamos, MD
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This is such an exciting time to be a UCI School of Medicine alum. Besides becoming a formal UCI Chapter of the UCI Alumni Association, we are increasing opportunities for you to get involved; we’re expanding our reach; and we’re strengthening our alumni community throughout the nation.
To keep you informed, we’re ramping up production on our communications efforts including this newsletter to make sure you stay informed about upcoming events and mentoring opportunities. We’ll also provide updates about milestones in your classmates’ personal and professional careers. And, we’ll share news about innovative initiatives that are happening within and around the School of Medicine.
One of the most recent developments was the launch of the UCI Brilliant Future campaign on October 4, 2019. The largest campaign in our history, Brilliant Future is poised to engage 75,000 alumni and amass $2 billion in philanthropic investment to support things like endowed chairs for recruiting high-impact faculty, scholarships for medical students, and funding to support a spectacular expansion of academic clinical care throughout Southern California.
More exciting news is included in this edition of the Alumni Newsletter. I encourage you to take a look and be sure to share any suggestions or comments with us.
Sincerely,
Michael J. Stamos, MD
Dean, UCI School of Medicine
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For updates on latest at the UCI School of Medicine, click
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Maurice Nahabedian, MD '87
A professor of plastic surgery at the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Medicine – Inova Branch, Dr. Nahabedian has been in private practice at the National Center for Plastic Surgery in McLean, Virginia since 2017. Before this, Dr. Nahabedian was an associate professor at Johns Hopkins from 1996-2005 and Professor and vice Chairman of Plastic Surgery at Georgetown University from 2005-2017. He is the current Board Vice President of Education for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, was Chairman of the 2018 and 2019 Annual Meetings for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and has chaired 20 plastic surgery conferences nationally and internationally.
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Soe Thein, MD '19
He is currently a psychiatry intern at UC Davis. Dr.
Thein is involved in research to assess the relationship between family support and resilience in the adult LGBTQIA population. His current research focuses on identifying effective screening criteria to assess family support in the pediatric LGBT population. From this, he hopes to implement early interventions, in the form of supportive education and resources, would help to minimize the devastating impacts of family rejection on their mental and physical health.
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Mark Sklansky, MD '87
Currently professor and chief, pediatric cardiology, at the David Geffen School of Medicine. He is the director of the fetal cardiology program, and medical director of the children's heart center.
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by Rimal Bera, MD '87
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Share your updates with your fellow alumni or let them know that you have been featured for your work. To submit your class note or new feature, please complete this
survey.
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Join the Anteater Network!
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The Anteater Network is UCI's new digital mentorship platform that lets you connect with students in an easy and impactful way. You can connect through video chat, direct message, phone, or in person and customize your experience based on your availability by uploading your schedule.
Don't forget to join the
Medicine & Discovery Network within the platform. This dedicated space is a unique place for our School of Medicine alumni and students from all programs to connect with each other, share opportunities, and ask industry-specific questions.
For more information and to register, please visit:
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Saturday, February 29th
Join your fellow Anteaters in the Homecoming tradition through the variety of activities and special events offered. Celebrate with the Party in the Park Homecoming Festival and cheering on the men's basketball team at the Homecoming game vs. UCSB
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Saturday, March 21st
Join our students as they let loose and celebrate the day after our Match Day Celebration. This friendly softball game is a tradition for alumni and students to set aside the stress to come together along with family and friends. Spectators and players of all ages are encouraged to attend. Food will be provided.
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Wednesday, April 22nd
UCI Giving Day is an extraordinary opportunity for you to join members of the UCI School of Medicine community to make a collective impact. It's a day when small gifts create something big and big gifts transform lives and futures.The impact of UCI Giving Day is as limitless as the generosity of our community. Every gift counts.
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UCI School of Medicine Reunion
Friday, May 15th
SAVE THE DATE
Honoring the classes of 1970, 1995 and 2010, the reunion will include a reception with UCI School of Medicine Dean Michael J. Stamos, MD. Alumni from all classes are invited to attend. Connect with old friends and learn about the School of Medicine's newest programs and exciting upcoming initiatives.
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Irvine Barclay Theatre
March 3, 2020
Supported by UCI School of Medicine
March 20, 2020
Nobel Laureate,
Thomas R. Cech, PhD
April 16, 2020
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UCI Alumni, Yama Akbari, M.D., Ph.D.
April 23, 2020
Pasea Hotel - Huntington Beach
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Aldrich Park
Saturday, June 6, 2020
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For more events and ways to get involved, check out the UCI Alumni Association page
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Photo with Dean Michael J. Stamos, MD, at the UCI School of Medicine Alumni Chapter's Alumni Night that took place at the Country Club inCosta Mesa
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Do you have a photo with your fellow alumni that you would like featured in our next issue? If so, please send your submission to
medicalschoolalumni@uci.edu
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