daily rewards of their careers as health care professionals, they never forget
the first moment they slide on that white coat.
Our physicians understand that an essential responsibility of today is
preparing the physicians of tomorrow. For years, GLMS members have been
a part of the annual White Coat Ceremony where they assist University of
Louisville faculty in welcoming new 1st year medical students to the U of
L School of Medicine. This year’s ceremony saw 162 new students join the
university as the graduating class of 2019.
GLMS President Dr. Robert Couch congratulated the students during the
ceremony and gave them words of wisdom for the years ahead. “This day,
your first day as a medical student, is a landmark day in your life,” he said.
“You and your family should feel proud of what you’ve accomplished to get
to this point. You now need to focus your energies on becoming the best
physician you can be.”
The Wear the White Coat event was sponsored in part by the GLMS
Foundation, the charitable arm of GLMS.
Once students have entered medical school, GLMS checks in with them
periodically to help guide and assist in their development. One of the earliest
and most fun nights we host for them is Specialty Speed Networking at the
Old Medical School. This year, 11 physicians from various specialties sat
down with first- and second-year medical students to discuss all aspects of
their careers.
Students have frequently praised the event, saying it helps form their
specialty interests. Physicians involved say they enjoy it as well, as it reminds
them of the people who mentored them towards the selection of their specialty.
Thank you to all the physicians who took time to speak to these medical
students about their careers. Those involved were:
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Mary Barry, MD – Internal Medicine
Josh Campbell, MD – Anesthesiology
Mark Chariker, MD – Plastic Surgery
Asad Javed, MD – Emergency Medicine
Lisa Klein, MD – Pediatric Cardiology
Michael Kommor, MD – Oncology
Sean Miller, MD – Otolaryngology
Todd Purkiss, MD – Ophthalmology
Elena Salerno, MD – Obstetrics & Gynecology
Monalisa Tailor, MD – Internal Medicine
Tracy Vanmeter, MD – Radiology
GLMS takes part in several services for U of L medical residents, beginning
with the annual New Resident Orientation at the U of L School of Medicine.
During this year’s event, GLMS President Dr. Robert Couch and GLMS
President-Elect Dr. John Roberts, who also serves as U of L Dean of Graduate
Medical Education Programs, welcomed the young physicians to Louisville
and offered words of wisdom for their first year as emerging physicians.
Following the welcome, more than 100 members of the new resident class
joined GLMS and KMA.
Another program for residents, sponsored in part by GLMS, is the University
of Louisville’s Residents in Business event, which provides those about to
complete residency with a crash course in practice management, business
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