Alumni Healthcare and Legal Professionals Weekend
Students and alumni pose for a quick photo during the 2010 Alumni Healthcare and Legal Professionals Weekend.
Alumni at the Opening Dinner for the 2010 Alumni Healthcare and Legal Professionals Weekend.
2010 Alumni Panel: “What I Wish I Knew About Medical or Law School: Preparing for Admission and Success”
2008 graduate, Adrienne Cobb, speaks with a student during the 2010 Alumni Healthcare and Legal Professionals Weekend
All alumni, parents and friends were invited back to campus Friday and Saturday, March 8 - 9, 2013 for an opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni and engage with current students considering the healthcare and law fields.
Participants heard about and discussed important social, ethical and legal issues facing us as both individuals and as a nation. In addition to attending thought-provoking panel discussions, attendees were invited to attend the 175th Anniversary Distinguished Alumni Lecture by Nobel Prize in Medicine recipient, Dr. Ferid Murad '58.
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Friday, March 8, 2013 |
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| 4-6 p.m. | Registration The Inn at DePauw, lobby |
| 5:30 p.m. | Opening Reception The Inn at DePauw, Galleria |
| 6 p.m. | Opening Dinner Welcome: Raj Bellani, Dean of Experiential Education and Professional Opportunities Keynote speaker: Dr. Jeff Balser, M.D., Ph.D. Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs and Dean of the School of Medicine Vanderbilt University "Healthcare Reform - the New Era of Personalized Care" The Inn at DePauw, Social Center Click here to read more about Dr. Balser. |
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Saturday, March 9, 2013 |
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| 8-10 a.m. | Registration Memorial Student Union Building, lobby |
| 8 a.m. | Breakfast Memorial Student Union Building, Ballroom |
| 9-10:15 a.m. | *Panel Discussion: Anti-smoking and Anti-obesity Campaigns: Medical Science versus Individual Rights According to a recent report from CNN, obesity is a bigger health crisis globally than hunger and is the leading cause of physical and medical disabilities. The report states that the health burden from elevated body mass indexes surpasses that from hunger. In September 2012, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg won health board approval of a proposed ban on the sale of sugary drinks in containers larger than 16 ounces in public venues. Is this an infringement on personal freedom? What about the rest of a fast food meal which typically contains lots of calories and fat? Will a policy aimed at changing portion sizes be next? Pulliam Center for Contemporary Media, Watson Forum Moderator: Jeremy Anderson, Assistant Professor of Philosophy Panelists: Dr. Jeff Balser M.D., Ph.D. Dr. Thomas Mote '74 M.D., MPH Gil Standley '82, Advancement Secretary, Midwest Benefits, Inc. |
| 10:30-11:45a.m. | *Panel Discussion: Protecting the Rights of the Mentally Ill while Protecting Our Communities In the wake of the recent mass shootings, Americans are debating the need to protect our communities, protect the rights of the mentally ill and assess the mental health care system. A glance at the numbers offers some insight into the extent of the issue: One quarter of adults suffer from a "diagnosable mental disorder in a given year," while 6% of U.S. adults have what can be considered a "serious mental illness," according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Research conducted at the Centers for Disease Control also indicates that 3.4% of non-institutionalized adults suffer from "serious psychological distress" in a given month. How do we protect our communities while protecting the rights of the mentally ill? Pulliam Center for Contemporary Media, Watson Forum Moderator: Robert Steele '69, Distinguished Professor of Media Ethica Panelists: Deborah Daniels '73, Partner, Krieg DeVault LLP Wendra "Kate" Klos '89 MSW, LCSW-C Dr. Janel H. Miller '69 Ph.D., P.C. |
| Noon | Networking Lunch and Student Panel discussion about Civic Engagement Connect with current DePauw students and hear from a panel of Bonner Scholars, Civic Fellows and Center for Student Engagement Student Leaders about their civic engagement in the community. Memorial Student Union Building, Ballroom Moderator: Gigi Jennewein, Coordinator of Community Service and Outreach |
| 1:30-2:30 p.m. | *Panel Discussion: Using Your Gifts: Philanthropy and Service How do you share your gifts of time and talent? Alumni panelists will discuss how they choose to give back. Pulliam Center for Contemporary Media, Watson Forum Moderator: Gigi Jennewein, Coordinator of Community Service and Outreach Panelists: Dennis Bland '87 J.D., President, Center for Leadership Development E. Ned Lamkin '56 M.D., President and CEO, Indiana Employers Quality Health Alliance Freedom Smith '01 J.D., Associate, Ice Miller LLP Gil Standley '82, Advancement Secretary, Midwest Benefits, Inc. |
| 2:45-3:45 p.m. | *"So You Want to Go to Law/Med School: Where Do I Begin?" Learn from alumni healthcare and legal professionals about charting a successful path to graduate school. Pulliam Center for Contemporary Media, Watson Forum Moderator: Raj Bellani, Dean of Experiential Education and Professional Opportunities Panelists: Rahul Abhyankar '11, Medical Student, Indiana University Lucas Buchler '09, Medical Student, Indiana University Ben Golden '10, Medical Student, Rush University Liz Polleys '07 J.D., Deputy Attorney General Freedom Smith '01 J.D., Associate, Ice Miller LLP |
| 4 p.m. | *175th Anniversary Distinguished Alumni Lecture Series Dr. Ferid Murad '58 1998 Nobel Prize in Medicine recipient "Would You Believe That A Simple Pollutant, Gas and Biological Messenger Could Create Such A Stir With 130,000 Scientific Publications?" East College, Meharry Hall Click here to read more about Dr. Murad '58. |
| 5:15 p.m. | Closing Reception and Dinner The Inn at DePauw, Social Center |
Friday from 4-6 p.m. and Saturday from 2:30-3:30 p.m.:
Small group mentoring sessions
Mock Admission Graduate School Interviews
Participants can apply for CLE credit in Indiana by completing the form available at www.in.gov/judiciary/cle/files/cleaccredit.pdf
*Free and open to the public.