Richard Sheridan, M. D.( PIMS,’ 76)
The love of medicine runs deep in the family of Richard Sheridan. As a proud undergraduate alumnus and a PIMS graduate, Sheridan watched with pride as his son, Stephen, graduated from the College of Medicine in 2015.
Long after his own graduation from PIMS and the University of Florida College of Medicine, as well as a successful career as a neonatologist prior to retirement in Tampa, Sheridan has remained a staunch supporter and a great advocate for FSU and its College of Medicine.
At the college, he served on the FSU Medical Alumni Board and was the board’ s president from 2021 through 2023. He’ s also an active member of the Leadership Council of the College of Arts and Sciences, where he received his undergraduate degree.
Sheridan was a member of Phi Eta Sigma( 1973) and Phi Beta Kappa( 1976) honor societies, recognizing academic excellence. He completed his internship and residency at the Le Bonheur Children’ s Hospital at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis( 1980-1982), specializing in pediatrics. From 1982 to 1984, he was a fellow in neonatal and perinatal medicine at E. H. Crump Women’ s Hospital and Perinatal Center, University of Tennessee in Memphis.
Sheridan is board-certified with the National Board of Medical Examiners and with the American Academy of Pediatrics, where he is a fellow. He is also a member of the Hillsborough County Pediatric Society, the Florida Society of Neonatologists, and the Irish American Pediatric Society.
Sanam Zahedi( M. D.,’ 14)
Committed to her profession and alma mater, Sanam Zahedi, M. D., continues to take on leadership roles in both. A member of the FSU Medical Alumni Board since 2021, Zahedi also serves as a HOST volunteer, a College of Medicine program in which people provide medical students with a place to stay when they need to travel as part of their education, whether for a specialty rotation offered at another campus or to interview for a residency or fellowship program.
Zahedi has made significant scholarly contributions to the field of plastic surgery. Her publications in leading journals, Aesthetic Surgery Journal and Annals of Plastic Surgery, showcase her research on the impact of social media on plastic surgery trends, breast augmentation and the implications of socioeconomic factors in breast reconstruction. Her research not only advances the field but also brings attention to important demographic and social issues that influence patient care.
Her leadership roles in the field are equally impressive. As a founding core host and marketing executive of The Loupe Podcast, she has contributed to global medical education by providing valuable resources and discussions for medical students, residents and surgeons. This podcast, which ranks in the top 2 % of educational podcasts, serves as a crucial supplement for those preparing for plastic surgery exams and pursuing continuous learning. Additionally, Zahedi serves the American Society of Plastic Surgeons as a member of the Women Plastic Surgeons Steering Committee and the Annual Meeting Educational Program committee.
OUR 2024 INDUCTEES
Since last year’ s Alumni Weekend was canceled because of Hurricane Helene, the 2024 inductees will be officially welcomed to the Hall of Fame at this year’ s event. Their information appeared in the Winter 2025 issue of FSUMED magazine. The 2024 inductees:
• Joseph Camps, M. D.( PIMS’ 79)
• Daniel Van Durme, M. D.( faculty member – inducted posthumously)
• Geden Franck( M. D.,’ 14)
• Shoshana Hallowell( M. D.,’ 10)
• Myra Hurt, Ph. D.( First Acting Dean – inducted posthumously)
FSU Medical Alumni
Questions about the Hall of Fame? Contact Lindsay Miller at lindsay. miller @ med. fsu. edu
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