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April 23 • Bernice Barbour Wildlife Medicine Building Dedication • 4:30 p.m., Grafton Campus

May 2 • Alumni Board Meeting • 6:30 p.m., Mayer Administration Building, Grafton Campus

May 12 • 1st TUSVM Student Scholarship Golf Tournament • Blackstone National Golf Club Sutton, MA

May 20 • Commencement« 2 p.m., Grafton Campus

July 15 • Alumni Reception, AVMA • Sheraton Boston Hotel

Sept. 8 • TUSVM Open House • 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Grafton Campus

Sept. 9 • Alumni Reception, New England/RIVMA Conference • Providence Biltmore Hotel

Oct. 10-13 • 2nd Annual Tufts Animal Expo • Hynes Convention Center, Boston

Oct. 12 • Reunion & Comeback 2001! • Sheraton Boston Hotel

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Near the end of 2000, each of you received an Alumni Association Survey. As I men­tioned in the letter that accom­panied the survey, your oppor­tunity to provide feedback to the alumni association was at hand. Over 400 alumni took the time to complete and return the survey, which gave us a response rate approaching 40 percent. Thank you!

Scott Handler, V88 President, Tufts

Veterinary Alumni Association

from your home, are all contributing factors that may prevent you from doing so. In addition, many of you are too busy to attend. Responsibilities of starting a practice, working to build up a practice, or covering emergencies prevent partici­pation. (Not to mention family obli­gations.) You are also interested in having the association provide med­ically focused continuing education

opportunities.

So, what did the surveys tell us? One-quar­ter of you have participated in a Veterinary Reunion & Comeback, and one-third of you have made a gift to the Tufts Veterinary Fund. Seeing that 50 percent of the gradu­ates had an educational debt of $60,000 or more at the time of graduation, this is an impressive participation rate. You read the Veterinary Alumni News, and you are most interested in news about your classmates, updates about the school and alumni events around the country. (I won't even begin to mention the small number of people who turn to the President's or the Dean's mes­sage.)

You want to participate in Alumni Association events, but the location and time of the events, along with the distance

Bernice Barbour Wildlife Medicine Building

Surprisingly, many things that the Executive Board had assumed were important to our alumni appear to be less important to those who responded. You want to volunteer as mentors to current students and feel that the association should be active in that regard.

You do not want alumni events to be geared to family activities nor do you necessarily want the association to provide social events beyond the Reunion & Comeback. Maybe most important for the school, you spoke loud and clear about the need to improve communications when you refer cases to Tufts New England Veterinary Medical Center.

So, what will we do now? In the future we will try to plan events on the weekend in the afternoon or evening. We will focus on providing opportunities to visit with class­mates and faculty, while functions that are geared toward families will take a back seat. We will continue to expand the use of alumni to mentor current students, and we will focus on working with the school to provide quality continuing education.

Finally, we will continue to act as your voice before the school and its hospitals. The survey results have been shared with Dean Kosch and Dr. Steve Rowell, hospital director and fellow V83 alumnus. (If you would like a copy of the survey results, please contact the Alumni Office.)

Now that the masses have spoken, it's time to act on your recommendations and we will.

Tuf t s U n i v e r s i t y V e t e r i n a r y Aiumni A s s o c i a t i o n Officers Scott Handler, V88, President Page Bouchard, V89, Vice President Gail Hartman, V84, Treasurer Lori Bergel Kreidberg, V88, Secretary

Class Representatives Steven Rowell, V83 Fredric Cantor, V84 & Past President John Turco, V85 Jessica Baron, V87 & Past President Karen Pastor, V92 Leslie Boerner, V93 Thamus Morgan, V94 Emilia Wood, V94 William Rosenblad, V95 Diane Quisenberry, V96 Sherry Holt, V97 John Pollock, V97 Martha Smith, V97 Carolyn Fletcher, V98 Edward Dimmick, V99

Committee Members Karl Andrutis V88 John de Jong, V85 Lisa Maue, V85 Mary Labato, V83 Dana MacNamee, V84 Kathy Reiner, V84 & Past President Ilene Segal, V87 Wendy Emerson, V85 & Past President

Student Members Susan Neville, V04 Joshua Portner, V04 Ashley Calvin, V03 Ruth Lambert, V03 Belinda Marcordes, V03 SCAVMA President Elect

Linda Siperstein, V02 Xuan-Mai Vo, V02 Michael Wood, V02 SCAVMA President

Monique DiSanto, V01 Amanda Martabano, V01

I curinary Alumni Association Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine Office of Development & Alumni Relations 200 Westboro Road North Grafton, MA 01536-1895 Phone: (508) 839-7909/7902 Fax: (508) 839-7232 Email: Vet Alumni@Tufts.Edu Web: WWW.Tufts.Edu/Vet/

Tufts Veterinary Fund & Alumni Relations Cristin Merck, Director Susan Prentice, Assistant Director Jeanne Cunningham, Staff Assistant

& Class Notes Editor

Office of Veterinary Development & Alumni Relations Shelley Rodman, Director Martha Clark, Associate Director

Tufts University Alumni Relations Tim Brooks, Director

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Dedication April 23

The Bernice Barbour Wildlife Medicine Building is a testament to Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine's ongoing leadership in the critical areas of wildlife and conser­vation medicine. In 1982, Tufts was the first veterinary school to establish a wildlife clinic and a year later integrate wildlife and environmental health into its curriculum. Since its start, the Tufts Wildlife Clinic has been the federally designated center in the Northeast for treating endangered and "spe­cial interest" species. The clinic's program of animal care and research, including important work to reestablish endangered species in the region and to combat envi­ronmental threats in New England, has won it national and international renown. With the establishment of the Center for Conservation Medicine four years ago, the school has extended its involvement in wildlife protection and environmental research, focusing on the important links between animals and environmental and human health around the globe.

The 11,000 square-foot Barbour Wildlife Medicine Building will foster and further

Tufts' important work and carry on the tradi­tion of Bernice Barbour. The new facility will house the Wildlife Clinic, a hospital designed for the needs of a full range of indigenous species, the Tufts Center for Conservation Medicine, and offices for the Department of Environmental and Population Health and the school's International Veterinary Medicine Program.

The Bernice Barbour Foundation was estab­lished in 1986 by the late Bernice Wall Barbour. Throughout her life, Bernice Barbour devoted her thought, energy and resources toward making the lives of animals happier and healthier. She was known for her hands-on approach to animal welfare and remem­bered for assisting elk in the Colorado Rockies and for providing food to the birds and squirrels who shared her New Jersey back yard. Today, her foundation continues her life's work in perpetuity. Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine is honored that the Barbour Foundation deemed its commitment to wildlife medicine worthy of support.

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Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine extends its gratitude to those whose vision and gen­erosity made the Bernice Barbour Wildlife Medicine Building a reality:

Trustees of the Bernice Barbour Foundation Gregory Little Jacqueline Little Judith Little Frank V. D. Lloyd Kristina Lloyd Sample Eve Lloyd Thompson * William S. Little, Trustee Emeritus

George I. Alden Trust Marie G. Dennett Foundation The Ruth H. & Warren A. Ellsworth Foundation John* and Georgia Flagg The Clara L. Jeffery Trust Catherine * and John Lastavica Mary J. P. Moore Edith H. Overly Mrs. Cheever Porter Foundation Lucia 11. Shipley Foundation, Inc. Estate of Helen W. Sizer, J29 Lyman and Meredith Wood, V94P Rawson Wood

* Veterinary Overseer

Herbert A. Allen Margaret Barbour Margaret Black Martha Briscoe Americo M. Candela, Jr. Evelyn Candela Nancy Carroll-Draper Judith H. Cook Crossroads Community Foundation Louise I. Doyle Rosamond T. Dye David H. Ellsworth French Foundation Philip C. Kosch Sheryl and Paul Levenson Robert Mongeau Martha Morse Foundation Nancy and Harry Ober, J42, A41 Panaphil Foundation Mark Pokras, V84 Martha Pokras Ellen Sidor, V99P Richard and Elisabeth Sperry, VOIP Susan H. Tuck Henry T. Wiggin Robert and Susan Yurkus, VOOP

We also thank those who have chosen anonymity.

Mark Your Calendars!

Call Your Classmates!

Plan to Attend!

Reunion & Comeback 2001!

Friday, October 12, 2001

Boston Sheraton Hotel

15th Reunion • Class of 1986

10th Reunion • Class of 1991

5th Reunion • Class of 1996

Reunion & Comeback is open to all TUSVM graduates and will be held in conjunction with the 2nd Annual Tufts Animal Expo, Oct. 10-13, at the Hynes Convention Center. To volunteer for a reunion committee, contact the Alumni Office at 508-839-7902 or VetAlumni@Tufts.Edu.

John DiBiaggio President of Tufts University

and Philip C. Kosch

Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine

cordially invite you to the dedication of the

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Monday, the twenty-third of April two thousand and one

four-thirty in the afternoon

Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine North Grafton, Massachusetts

R.S.V.P. by April 16 by Facsimile: 1-617-666-1008 Queries: 1-888-320-4103 Email: rsvpevents@tufts.edu

Reception to follow

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Be a Tufts Expo Moderator,

Get Free Registration!

Attend Tufts Animal Expo 2001 without paying a registration fee?! Tufts alumni who can moderate for a day — introduce speak­ers, control lights, etc. — will receive com­plimentary registration for the entire four days! Sessions will be assigned on an as-needed basis, and complimentary registra­tion is non-transferable. Tufts Animal Expo 2001 will be held Oct. 10-13 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston. To receive Expo information or to learn more about moderating, contact Susan Brogan at 508-887-4723 or Susan.Brogan@Tufts.Edu. See you at Expo!

Outstanding Alumnus Award

Time to start thinking about your nominee for the 5th Outstanding Alumnus Award! The annual award was established in 1997 by the Veterinary Alumni Association to recognize a Tufts graduate for outstanding service and commitment to Tufts, the veteri­nary profession and the community. The award will be presented at Reunion & Comeback on Oct. 12. Nomination forms will be mailed later this spring.

Alumni Tnvited to

Alpha Psi Events

Alpha Psi is going strong with 50 current members, and alumni are encouraged to attend upcoming free events at the remod­eled Alpha Psi House on the Grafton Campus. During Brewfest, April 20, 6 p.m., students, faculty and staff will partici­pate in a home-brew beer tasting competi­tion. Alumni are welcome to enter your own home-brew beers or to simply join in the festivities.

Attend the Vet Olympics, April 28, 1 p.m., and join the students, faculty and staff in fun events that are spin-offs of our daily lives in veterinary medicine, both at work and play. You won't want to miss compet­ing in the palpation bonus grab bag, hay bale toss, gown-up and bandage relay race, basketball and lots more. BBQ and award­ing of prizes will follow. Alumni are encouraged to watch or to join in and earn extra points for your team! Organize an alumni team or join one that's already-formed. For more information on events or the chapter, contact Belinda Marcordes, Alpha Psi Alumni Relations Chair, at (508) 527-7112 or belindaJoy@hotmail.com. Hope to see you soon!

Pet Loss Support Hotline

Available to All

The anticipation of a loss of a pet or the actual loss can be a very traumatic event in a person's life. Tufts University Pet Loss Support Hotline can add to the support you provide to your clients during these difficult times. The Hotline is a volunteer veterinary student-run organization that serves as a resource for individuals grieving the loss or impending loss of a pet. To assist callers facing difficult decisions or exploring their feelings, Hotline staff participate in a full-day training session with a licensed thera­pist and attend regularly scheduled staff meetings. As a result, callers receive the assistance of a caring, supportive, respect­ful, and non-judgmental person when they call. The Hotline staff do not provide med­ical advice.

Hotline hours are Monday through Friday, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. (EST) and callers can reach us at 508-839-7966. If you would like to receive Tufts Pet Loss Support Hotline brochures for your practice, contact Trena Haroutunian at 508-839-8788 or Trena.Haroutunian@Tufts.Edu.

NIH's Vaitukaitis to

Address Graduates

Alumni are invited to attend Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine's 19th Commencement, where Judith Vaitukaitis, Director of the National Center for Research Resources for the National Institutes of Health, will be the keynote speaker. The NCRR develops critical research technologies and provides cost-effective, multidisciplinary resources for more than 20,000 biomedical investigators. The ceremony begins at 2 p.m. on the Grafton Campus. Emmy award-winning journalist Jim Lehrer will deliver the main address at the university Commencement beginning at 9 a.m. on the Medford Campus.

Tufts VETS Hiring

Tufts Veterinary Emergency Treatment Services (VETS) in Walpole, MA, seeks a veterinarian with an interest and ability in emergency medicine to staff the clinic three to four shifts a week, 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., Tuesday through Thursday, plus a Saturday or Sunday. The balance of the schedule is staffed by Tufts Emergency and Critical Care residents.

With the clinic growing in both size and quality of services, a self-starting, client-ori­ented veterinarian, with one to five years' experience, is needed to join the team and

be part of our success. Tufts VETS is the state's oldest emergency clinic and serves as the emergency service for about 40 area hospitals. For information or to apply, con­tact Dr. James Ross at 508-839-5395, Ext. 84633, or James.Ross@Tufts.Edu.

Alumni Online Community

Be up to date on Tufts University news and stay connected with Tufts colleagues, friends and classmates through www.Tufts.Edu/Alumni. It's easy to use and provides free services for Tufts graduates, including an online alumni directory, a per­manent email address and message boards. Follow the online directions or call 1-800-TH E-ALUM for help.

Fredric Cantor, V88

Communicate!

"The Human Who Yelled Too Much...and other tales of communicat­ing with the media and with angry, fear­ful and upset clients" was the topic of Dr. Fredric Cantor, V88, Director of Public Health, Town of Needham, (MA), who spoke to the V02 students Feb. 9. "During my career, I've become con­vinced of the need for and benefit of training in facilitation, dispute resolution and communications skills," says Cantor, who is completing a UMass certificate program in dispute resolution. By lec­turing to V02 students as they begin clin­ical rotations and presenting each with a copy of People Skills, Cantor wanted to reinforce an important message. "While dedication to animals and a commitment to their health care are important attrib­utes for a veterinarian, success may still depend on one's ability to interact com­passionately, empathetically and assertively with the human specie," he says.

New Ph.D. at TUSVM

The veterinary school is offering a new Ph.D. degree in comparative biomedical sci­ences. The program allows veterinary fac­ulty members to incorporate doctoral gradu­ate students into their programs, adding a critical dimension to basic sciences teaching and research. The program will initially focus on comparative microbial pathogene­sis and reproductive biology. For program information, contact the Office of Admissions at 508-839-7920 or www.tufts.edu/vet.

Great Apes Issues

"Great Apes at the Threshold: Implications for Law, Ethics, Conservation and Science" will be held April 28 - May 1 at The Boston Park Plaza Hotel. Sponsored by the Joseph and Rose Kennedy Institute of Ethics at Georgetown University and Tufts' Center for Animals & Public Policy, the conference will evaluate the tension created by the changing ethical and legal status of the great apes and the continued demand for their use to serve human ends. Among the distinguished speakers will be Jane Goodall, Ph.D., Peter Singer, Ph.D. and Steven Wise, J.D. as well as Tufts' Gary Patronek, V.M.D., Ph.D., Michele Goldsmith, Ph.D., and Paul Waldau, Ph.D., J.D. For informa­tion, contact Susan Brogan at 508-887-4705 or Susan.Brogan@Tufts.Edu.

Veterinary Acupuncture

Based on the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society's Basic Acupuncture Course, Tufts is offering a comprehensive foundation course (covers large and small animals) that integrates traditional Chinese theories with conventional Western veteri­nary practice. Registrants will attend four five-day modules that begin May 30, June 27, Aug. 1 and Aug. 22 on the Grafton Campus. Faculty will include Drs. Allen Schoen, Cheryl Schwartz, Peggy Fleming, Steve Marsden, and Kerry Ridgeway. For information, contact Susan Brogan at 508-887-4705 or Susan.Brogan@Tufts.Edu.

Golf Benefit May 12

Join us for the first Tufts Veterinary School Student Scholarship Golf Tournament to raise funds for scholarships. The golf pack­age includes 18 holes of golf, cart, practice range balls, raffle ticket and a buffet dinner in the new clubhouse at the Pat Dye-designed Blackstone National Golf Course in Sutton, MA. If you don't golf, join us later for dinner and the raffle. Tickets are $ 125 per person ($90 for students) or $30 for dinner and the raffle. For more informa­

tion, including registration forms and opportunities for sponsorships and dona­tions, contact Dr. Eric Overstrom at 508-839-7940 or Eric.Overstrom@Tufts.Edu.

Ernie Memorials to Support Hemodialysis

Ernie Ernie was a cat whose story touched many and whose life was affected by many at Tufts. Among them were Dr. Michael Pavletic and Dr. Lisa Alexander, V87R, who performed life-saving surgery on Ernie; Dr. Lori Bergel Kreidberg, V88, who was the then-fourth-year student assigned to Ernie during his initial hospitalization; and Dr. Mary Labato, V83, V87R, and Dr. Joyce Gifford, V89, who kept him healthy throughout his life.

His story began almost 14 years ago, when Jan Ciampanelli of Johnston, RI. adopted Ernie, only to discover that much of the kit­ten's body had been scalded before he was abandoned at a shelter. At TUSVM, Jan learned that his injuries required extensive skin grafts, and she and her then-fiance, Lou, chose to spend their honeymoon sav­ings the treatments that gave Ernie his long active life.

Last July, however, Ernie was diagnosed with squamous cell cancer of the lining of his trachea, and he was euthanized three months later. Dr. Joyce Gifford, who had been Ernie's primary care veterinarian, con­tacted Tufts about making a gift to the school in his memory and other friends expressed interest in donating as well. As a burn patient, Ernie had been at risk of developing kidney problems. For this rea­son, memorial gifts in Ernie's name will be used to help support the establishment of the new hemodialysis service at the Foster Hospital for Small Animals. To make a gift in Ernie's memory, send a check (payable to Trustees of Tufts College) to: Development Office, TUSVM, 200 Westboro Rd., North Grafton, MA 01536-1895.

Thank You from Admissions

The Admissions Committee sincerely appreciates the time the Tufts alumni, interns and residents took to write letters of recommendation for applicants to the Class of 2005. With 700 applicants for 80 spaces, your comments are very useful in the diffi­cult decision-making process.

We acknowledge that this list may not be complete and apologize for any omissions. When you do write, please tell us that you are an alumnus/a! Dwight Baghdoyan, V86 Lilan Basse-Hauser, V98 David Basti, V89 Daniela Bedenice, V01R Sylvia Bedford, V96I Jane Belak, V99 Kate Bergen Pierce, V98 Meredith Bird, V89 Raymond Cahill-Morasco, V99 Heather Cochran, V96 Cynthia Comstock, V98 Katia Correa-Chaves, V92 Peter Cournoyer, V89 Richard Crowell, V90 Enda Currid, V98R Richard Duckett, V98 Lori Feldman, J91, V95 Shannon Fujimoto Nakaya, V95 Lee Garrod, V96R Andrea Gilbert, V98I Scott Groper, V94 Michelle Haroules, V97 Kimberly Heald Krawshuk, V96 Peter Hyatt, V96 Carroll Jones, V84 Mary Kahan, V89 Alicia Karas, N85, V89, V95R Elizabeth Kaufman, V87 Jonathan Kelman, V95 Rachel Kupcinskas, V00 Laura Ladds, V94 David Lee-Parritz, V83 Deirdre Ley, V00 John Hebner, V94 Ashley Magee, V95 Kevin Mara, V86 Daniel Massoff, V95 Rebecca Mattson, V98 Robert McCarthy, V83 Margaret Mclsaac, V88 Gregory Mertz, V88 Scott Moffat, V85 Shari Morana, V93 Thamus Morgan, V94 Richard Moschella, V88 Nancy Nathan, V86 John O'Connor, V00 Antonietta Orlandi, V95 Bryan Parrott, V87 Jeffrey Proulx, V93 Kristin Rennie, V98 Susan Rosenblatt, V99 David Rosene, V84 Raymond Russo, V44V Steven Sahl, V85 Renee Slowick, V95 Donna Stadtmore, V86 Michael Stone, V90R Andrea Sullivan, V98 Kathryn Sulzner, 98 James Tanner, V90 Donna Tizard, V95 Derek VanDuzer, V96 Jeffrey Williams, V90 Susan Zuroff, V86

Class of 1995 Reunion Co-Chairs Bill Rosenblad and Cathy Reese, with Maria Vandis, a 5th Reunion Committee Member.

Celebrating the 10th Reunion of the Class of 1990 were Michael and Terry Goularte Taylor, Laura Stadtmore, Tamara Pikulik, and Jill Jarecki Mainzer and Hugh Mainzer.

Hugh Mainzer's Class of 1990 slide show brought back some memories.

A terrific turnout by the Class of 1995 for the 5th Reunion!

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Class of 1985 Reunion Co-Chairs and Committee Members Lisa Maue, John Turco, Wendy Emerson, John de Jong and Meg Connelly celebrate the suc­cess of the 15th reunion.

Second from the left, David Malarkey, V89, recipient of the TUVAA 2000 Outstanding Alumnus Award, celebrates after the presentation with Wendy Emerson, V85, Alumni Fund Chair; Dean Philip Kosch; and Scott Handler, V88, TUVAA President.

A l u m n i F u n d U p d a t e

Thank you to all of the Tufts Veterinary School graduates — and especially the mem­bers of the 1986, 1991 and 1996 reunion classes — who have donated more than $23,000 as of March 1 to the Alumni Fund of the Tufts Veterinary Fund.

Gifts to the fund provide Tufts with impor­tant unrestricted resources for financial aid, academic and clinical program develop­ment, and library and computer resources. If

you have not yet made your gift, there's still time before the close of the 2001 campaign on June 30. Send your check (payable to Trustees of Tufts College) to: Alumni Fund, TUSVM, 200 Westboro Road, North Grafton, MA 01536-1895. For information about giving online or by credit card as well as donating stock or making a corporate matching gift, go to www.Tufts.Edu/Vet or call Cristin Merck, Director, Tufts Veterinary Fund & Alumni Relations at 508-839-7902.

V42V Elihu Bond, D.V.M. Frank W. Zak, D.V.M. V44V Leon A. Leach, D.V.M. Edgar I. Parvey, D.V.M. V83 Patricia A. D'Almeida, D.V.M. Beth G. Essington, D.V.M. Mary A. Labato, D.V.M. Steven L. Rowell, D.V.M. V84 Fredric L. Cantor, D.V.M. Sarah L. Cochran, D.V.M. Phoebe M. Hoyt, D.V.M. Cathy F. Levy, D.V.M. Dana R. MacNamee, D.V.M. Elisabeth A. Morris, D.V.M. Mark A. Pokras, D.V.M. Katherine A. Reiner, D.V.M. Margaret A. Shively, D.V.M. Holly E. Willard, D.V.M. V85 Jay A. Butan, D.V.M. John de Jong, D.V.M. Linda A. Frank, D.V.M. David S. Garlick, D.V.M. Morgan S. Long, D.V.M. Ray B. Powell, D.V.M. V86 Dorothy T. Arnold, D.V.M. Nancy Duke Beury, D.V.M. Lee A. Hinerfeld, D.V.M. Gretchen E. Kaufman, D.V.M. David J. McGrath III, D.V.M. Andrea Autorino Pagni, D.V.M Amy L. Perille, D.V.M. John R. Rosseel, D.V.M. Jessie R. Shayevitz, D.V.M. Cynthia A. Smith, D.V.M. Donna L. Stadtmore, D.V.M. V87 Margaret A. Batchelder, D.V.M. Michelle Haroules, D.V.M. Abby H. Henneman, D.V.M. Ellen R. Singer, D.V.M. Marsha G. E. Smith, D.V.M. Sheryl Robin Swankin, D.V.M.

V88 Karl A. Andrutis, D.V.M. Paul R. Biagiotti, D.V.M. Elizabeth A. Devitt, D.V.M. Abigail C. Kaufman, D.V.M. Lynne I. Kushner, D.V.M. Richard A. Moschella, D.V.M. Michael Podell, D.V.M. Mark E. Stamoulis, D.V.M. Melanie J. Thomas, D.V.M. Joan R. Wicks, D.V.M., Ph.D. V89 Christopher J. Bert, D.V.M. Page R. Bouchard, D.V.M. Dean E. Gebroe, D.V.M. Katharine M. Goldthwait, D.V.M. Angela Y. Hahn, D.V.M. Mary E. Kahan, D.V.M. Mindy C. Newman, D.V.M. Maureen E. Turner, D.V.M. Gary L. Weitzman, D.V.M.

V90 Allison U. Branson, D.V.M. Wende S. Davis, D.V.M. Jill M. Hopfenbeck, D.V.M. Robert A. Monaco, D.V.M. Theresa Goularte Taylor, D.V.M. Carl J. Veltri, D.V.M. V91 Rachel Blackmer, D.V.M. Janet E. Edman, D.V.M. Elizabeth E. Hartman, D.V.M. Cara L. Kramer, D.V.M. Jenny Liu, D.V.M. Michael McGuill, D.V.M. Michael J. Schofield, D.V.M.

V92 Cheryl A. Chappa, D.V.M. Karen Clifford Gendron. D.V.M. Elizabeth M. Maloney, D.V.M. Wendy M. Rodrigues, D.V.M. Alycia C. Smith, D.V.M. Linda E. Speizer, D.V.M. Marie A. Wininger, D.V.M.

V93 Kim Buchanan-VanPelt, D.V.M. Patricia A. Burke, D.V.M. Jean S. DeNapoli, D.V.M. Tammy T. Eichmann, D.V.M. Lynn M. Fortin, D.V.M. Michael P. Kowaleski, D.V.M. Cristina Sanz-Valas, D.V.M.

V94 Carla D. Angevine, D.V.M. April L. Brasher, D.V.M. Edward H. Chen, D.V.M. Eileen M. Cullinane, D.V.M. Susan L. Dannis, D.V.M. Warren P. Fleming, D.V.M. Joanne Patricia Keith, D.V.M. Stefanie Jacobson Kreiger, D.V.M. Rani S. Sellers, D.V.M. Kristine M. Sklenak, D.V.M. V95 Laura Carmel, D.V.M. Elizabeth J. Chittick, D.V.M. Albert C. Hills, Jr., D. V.M. Jennifer J. Johnson, D.V.M. Daniel A. Massoff, D.V.M. Therese E. OToole, D.V.M. Susan Pincus, D.V.M. Nancy F. Thompson, D.V.M. V96 Patricia A. Campbell, D.V.M. Marc S. Fine, D.V.M. George N. Fountas, Jr., D.V.M. Kimberly T. Krawshuck, D.V.M. James V McKiernan, D.V.M. Jeanine M. Persano, D.V.M. V97 Lori B. Brault, D.V.M. Jennifer A. Johnson, D.V.M. Andrea S. Kaufman, D.V.M. Michael D. Krawshuk, D.V.M. Tamara D. Pierce, D.V.M. Martha M. Smith, D.V.M. Christopher A. Whittier, D.V.M.

V98 Erin Harshberger Bauer, D.V.M. Christine D. Butkiewicz, D.V.M. Cynthia D. Comstock, D.V.M. V99 Timothy E. Knight, M.D., D.V.M. Caroline R. Pinsky, D.V.M.

F r o m t h e H o r s e ' s Wlouth 1983 Dr. Donna F. Chase reports, "Not too much different over the past four years... Our small animal hospital has been going strong and in existence for about eight years now. Still just me, as a solo practitioner, trying hard to keep it small so there's time for trail riding. Michelle, 11, will be an Olympic gymnast in 2004, and Rob, 9, lives for soccer." Dr. Kathryn Michel and Lisa Freeman, J86, V91, N96, collaborated on a nutrition arti­cle published in JAVMA in March and attended this year's Westminster Kennel Club Show just for fun. 1984 Dr. Sarah L. Cochran writes: "My husband, John Totman, and I participated in a number of benefit bicycle rides to raise money for cancer, multiple sclerosis, and AIDS. During the Boston to New York ride last September, our route took us past the driveway of Equine Veterinary Associates, run by our classmate Thor Hyyppa. We stopped to visit, and Thor's wife, Patty, and their children gave us a tour of the new clinic, surgical facility, and barn under con­struction -- all very state-of-the-art!" Dr. Efronia Lagasse says: "Mike and I had our second son, Gregory Nicholas Lagasse, 5/13/00. Big brother Robbie is doing well. Riverside Veterinary Clinic now has five doctors, and I am enjoying working with Robin Zuckerman, V87." Dr. Dana MacNamee writes that Genaro, our 7-year-old son, joined our family 7/22/00. Emma, 10, Ben, 9, Lily, 4, and John, 2 1/2, are helping him feel at home. Dr. Ruthann Monson-Hesselton is working as Director of Veterinary Services for UMass Medical School and enjoying the challenges and variety. Sara graduates from UMass Amherst this spring. Dr. Anita Murphy writes: "Our daughter, Jasmine, who turns 21 this year, has a new son Jonathan, who turned 1 in February. She is going to college part time in Tampa, FL, and is a full time Nanny to five children and Jonathan. She and her boyfriend of three years, John, are buying a house this month." 1985 Dr. Ronald J. Edmond is happily living in lovely Bridgewater, CT, with his family of 3 daughters and wife. He asks classmates to stop and visit when in the area. Dr. John de Jong reports that Russell Cohen, V87, and his wife, Rachel, recently had a son, who joined his two older sisters. Dr. Gail Mason, V89R, writes: "I am happy to report we have recently opened Portland Veterinary Specialists in beautiful Portland, ME, which includes specialty services plus radioac­tive iodine therapy. Visit us! Our website is www.portlandvetspecialists.com." Dr. Ray Powell says: "Tufts Expo 2000 was great!" 1986 • 15th Reunion Elizabeth S. Bradt writes: "I'm doing house calls (9th year), and I purchased a piece of land and am working on architectural plans for a vet­erinary practice in Salem MA." Cheryl DiGangi lives in Italy and works in a small animal practice in Rome. She recently caught up on Tufts with Dr. Susan Cotter

caught up on Tufts with Dr. Susan Cotter when she was in Rome lecturing. Cheryl is mar­ried and has twins. Dr. Lee A. Hinerfeld says, "Prompted by cor­porate takeover of the small animal practice I had been flourishing in for 10 years, I have embarked on a 'time-out' sabbatical. Re-evalu­ating where my life is going and changes to be made. I am keeping a light schedule of house calls, and veterinary meetings, e.g. Tufts Expo, keep me plugged in to the profession." Dr. John Romero is the Assistant Director of Field Operations for the New Mexico State Land Office and is working with Dr. Ray Powell, V85, who is Commissioner of Public Lands. John is managing land office personnel who specialize in range conservation, environmental sciences, surveying, archaeology and real estate appraisal. Dr. Mary-Alice Salisbury is active and busy running a veterinary ophthalmology practice in Sarasota, FL.

Dr. Amy Wood and her husband, Phil, and cat, Stewart, are sailing around the world on the "Iwalani," ("Heavenly Sea Bird" in Hawaiian) a 42-foot gaff rigged cutter. You can follow their travels on www.world-voyagers.com, and as of their March 25 log, they were at the Galapagos Islands.

1987 Dr. Margaret Batchelder reports that she and her partner are finally giving up the nomadic life and investing in a house in Norwalk, CT. Peg is still working at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx. Dr. Katherine E. Wolfgang says, "Things are good in Berkshire County. Nick, 8 and Ben, 5, are thriving. My husband, Jon, and I are enjoying owning our respective practices and the good ski season." 1988 Dr. Abigail Kaufman spoke on internal med­icine and feline diabetes at the SCAV Winter Conference in January in Charleston, SC. Dr. Lori Kreidberg is home on extended maternity leave with Matthew who is now 4 months old. Rachel 3 1/2 is enjoying being big sister and is busy in preschool. Dr. Joan Wicks writes: "My husband, Serge Rouselle, and I had a baby boy named Liam back in December. With two parents as pathol­ogists, chances are good he'll run in another direction when choosing a career, although he already seems fascinated by the microscope. All three of us are living in Westerly, RI. I work at Pfizer, and Serge is a private pathology con­sultant and head daytime baby-watcher. 1989

Dr. Gayle A. Block says, "We have added a third doctor and are expanding the office." Dr. Beth Gatti writes: "I gave birth to a daughter, Sierra Jane Dunn, on 4/24/00." Dr. Dean Gebroe reports that he is now a partner at Culver City Animal Hospital in Culver City, CA. He will have been at this exciting new venture for two years in March 2001. Dr. Katherine Goldthwait says, "I left

Colorado last May and moved back to Massachusetts and Cape Cod. I am now in wildlife medicine as staff veterinarian at the HSUS Cape Wildlife Center. A big change for me!" Dr. Jeffrey Kaplan writes, "My slavish devo­tion to my clients was rewarded with a 'Reader's Choice' award from my local paper. Metro Cat Hospital of Brookline marches on! I fill in any time gaps with my three children, Russell, 9, Alyssa, 7, and Bennett, 4." Dr. Elizabeth Laws Kilgallon had a daugh­ter and married in April 2000. She is still doing equine practice (now on her own) in New York and Connecticut, scheduling around the kids and house construction! Dr. Stephen Major writes: "It's sugaring sea­son, and we set around 700 taps. Last fall, we finally built our barn. Dr. Brian Howlett is my associate in the bovine practce." Dr. David Malarkey and wife, Kathy, wel­comed their third child, Caroline Grace, last August. She joined Christine, 6, Matthew, 3, Zak, the dog, and Isabel, the cat. Drs. Michael Parker and Liz Pisanelli-Parker write: "Liz is currently working at Ygnacio Animal Hospital in Walnut Creek, CA. Wilson is in first grade, and Madeline is in kindergarten. Mike's first racehorse, Ruby Slew's Day, started at Golden Gate Fields." Dr. Randall Parker and Holly had a bounc­ing baby boy on 8/14/00. His name is Cole and his parents are very proud. 1990 Dr. Brian Chambers is busy working at a mixed animal practice in Hood River, OR, and keeping busy with his two-year-old son, Dylan. Dr. Wende Davis, V90 Class Treasurer, needs to hear from classmates about how to use the money left from failed attempts to do a yearbook. Present it as a Class of 1990 Alumni Fund donation to the school? Give it to the Alumni Association to help support Reunion & Comeback? What are your ideas? Please send them to VetAlumni@Tufts.Edu. Dr. Hugh Mainzer reports: "I am pleased to announce that I am finally 'well groomed and boarded'. On February 27, 2000, I married Jill Jarecki in a small synagogue along the Georgia coastline, and I recently become a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventative Medicine. Still working hard for 'Uncle Sam' at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta." He also recently received an adjunct clinical instructor appointment in the

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Katherine Wolfgang, V87, David Stowe, V88, and Brenda Smith Stowe, V89, at Reunion &

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Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at Tufts School of Medicine. Dr. Janet Martin, V93I, Director of Veterinary Services at the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, spoke about zoo veterinary medicine in January as part of the zoo's Conservation Lecture Series 2001. Dr. Jill Rosenbaum-Ascher has relocated to Munich, Germany, and started a research posi­tion in an avian research lab 1991 • 10th Reunion Dr. Heather Kerr writes: "Last fall, I acted as track veterinarian at the Fairplex and Santa Anita Racetracks. I continue as private practi­tioner in my own practice at northern California racetracks, e.g. Golden Gate Fields and Bay Meadows. I also have a dressage horse prac­tice." Dr. Elizabeth A. Nowak and her husband, Scott, have become the proud parents of a son, Eric, born 1/5/01. Dr. Connie Orcutt was married in Scotland Nov. 8, 2000, to Bruce Flenniken, an architect. They traveled in Scotland and England for two weeks, finishing up their wedding trip with Connie lecturing at a conference near London. 1992 Dr. Alison Robbins says, "I'm still alive with the same job and same family. I saw Karen Fine and Karen Richter, V93, at the Tufts Expo. We had fun!" Dr. Cheryl Chappa says, "I have finally taken the 'Practice Owner Plunge' and bought into the Danbury, CT, practice. It was worth it, and I am really enjoying it." Dr. Amy Jo Cobb Watkins had her second baby, Cole Maxwell Watkins, on 7/22/00. 1993 Dr. Joan Lane is the Section Head of Pathology in the Preclinical Development Group at Biogen in Cambridge. Dr. Anne Marie Manning, V97R, was recently promoted to Director of Emergency and Critical Care at Angell Memorial Hospital in Boston. Dr. Jordan S. Mencher returned to school to do a master's degree in wildlife science at the University of Washington & USGS-National Wildlife Health Center. Dr. Kelly Sheehan says, "We're living in the Silicon Valley in California. I'm on a temporary motherhood sabbatical and will take the state licensing exam in April. Our daughter, Rose, turned 1 in August and is an absolute delight."

Dr. Ashton Kane says that Aidan Richard Kane was born 5/10/00. That makes it three boys for Ashton and Larry. She can't wait to see all the improvements at TUSVM. Dr. Julie Wheeler writes that she is busy doing relief work; is expecting a second child in February '01; is missing riding (horse is on hia­tus); and had a great time at Tufts Animal Expo. Dr. Carrie VandeStadt is still working at Bristol (CT) Veteterinary Associates. She had a great time at Tufts Animal Expo and saw a lot of classmates. It was fun to catch up. 1994 Dr. Joanne Keith reports, "I have a new job at Neponset Pet Center in Dorchester, MA." Dr. John Maku says, "'Hi!' to all my class­mates. I'm working hard, and Cynthia and I are enjoying watching 1 1/2 year old Jacob Andrew growing up." Dr. Lauren Powers writes: "I became board certified in avian medicine (ABVP-Avian Practice) in 1997. I got married 7/15/00 to Michael Baine, a graphic designer, and we are expecting our first child." Dr. Shawn Rafferty is living in Connecticut and doing well with a growing house call prac­tice. Dr. Rani Sellers reports: "I have finished my residency in anatomic pathology at Ohio State University and passed the ACVP exam this fall. I am now in the process of finishing my Ph.D. John (my hubby) works in Chicago now after having finished a program in Atlanta for adver­tising. Hopefully we will actually live together soon. I would love to hear from anyone who wants to write: sellers.50@OSU.edu" Dr. Dawn Tauro-Miller is currently practic­ing at Brooklyn (CT) Veterinary Hospital. "I have two daughters: Lela born 7/25/98 and Ciri born 6/7/00. Many Tufts alumni and students know my husband, David Miller, from their ambulatory rotations in Woodstock, CT, and also through visiting our farm, Fairvue Farm, as part of the Adopt-a-Veterinary Student pro­gram." 1995

Dr. Elizabeth Chittick is completing the last year of her zoo residency at NC State College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Cary Dyer writes: "Michael Hawes, V95, and I now reside in Shrewsbury, MA. I work in Sutton at the Boston Road Animal Clinic, and I am learning laser surgery. Mike passed his pathology boards this year and is now working for Genzyme in Framingham. We have two sons, Cameron, 3 1/2, and Quinn, 1." Dr. Jonathan Kelman says that he and Drs. Deb Veo, Rob Nicholson, and Catherine Sanders all enjoyed the splendid talks, excel­lent weather and fine rum drinks served at the 2001 NAVC. Long live continuing ed.! Dr. Antonietta Orlandi has been working at Wellesley-Natick Animal Hospital as an associ­ate since January 1999. Dr. Jill Pasternak Singer writes: "I am enjoying my second year in emergency medi­cine. It is exciting and very educational every day." Dr. Maria Vandis started a residency in inter­nal medicine at Angell Memorial in July 2000. 1996 • 5th Reunion Dr. Jeffrey Margolis is Medical Director at

VCA Villa Animal Hospital in Orange, CA. He's living in Mission Viejo with his wife, Judy, and children, Zoe, 3, and Jake, 1. Dr. James McKiernan has two daughters, Morgan, 3, and Sydney, 1, and is opening the Great Bay Animal Hospital in Durham, NC, in March 2001 Dr. Karen Terio finished her Ph.D. last sum­mer and is now having a great time working at the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park. Dr. Deborah Ward just completed her resi­dency in internal medicine at Virginia Tech and completed the requirements to become an ACVIM diplomate! She's moving back to New York to join Ultravet Diagnostics, a multi-spe­cialist, private small animal hospital. Dr. Wallis Weiner-Trapness has been living in London, England, since fall 1999. She has one child, Henrik, 3 1/2, and a second on the way. 1997 Dr. Marina Cesar is very excited to have started her own ambulatory practice on Cape Cod. "I recently purchased an ultrasound machine and look forward to playing with it!" Dr. Jeffrey Courville writes: "Robin and I have bought a house in Durham, NC. She is halfway through the third year of her medicine residency at NC State. I have just been elected Vice President of the Humane Society of Guilford County (Greensboro, NC)."

Vieques Vet Dr. Andrea Kaufman, V97, writes: "David and I have a six-month plan for winters in our little house on the island of Vieques, PR, and hurricane season back in New York City. Sometimes, though, you go where you want to be, but you stay where they need you. I found my place working with the great people at La Clinica de Animates at the Vieques Humane Society. We provide the only veterinary service for the animals on an island of 9,000 residents. Every scrap of every thing one learns about every species now becomes important again, not just for the Puerto Rico board exam that I had to sit for this past summer. It turns out the members of the Puerto Rico Veterinary Colegio (my new association) are just like a favorite classmate of ours, Rosario Delgado - warm and very much fun. (Rosario: PR misses you as I do, and Nelson says, 'Hello.'). All who need a break from the cold or just want a fine holi­day on a beautiful beach should check out our web site: www.viequeshs.org."

Gail Hartman, V84, TUVAA Treasurer; Ray Powell, V85; and Margo Roman at the

Reunion & Comeback reception.

Dr. Lori Rubenstein Brault writes: "I got married August 19, 2000. I now work part time at two area clinics. I'm still at Norwalk (CT) Veterinary Hospital, but now I am also at Greenfield Animal Hospital in Fairfield, CT. Dr. Martha Smith says, "I am now employed as a full-time shelter veterinarian for the MSPCA's Boston Shelter. I enjoy playing ice hockey as my newest hobby. I enjoyed seeing classmates at the Tufts Expo!!" Dr. Neil Storey is now working as chief of staff at Millis Animal Hospital, Millis, MA. Working with him is Kelly Blackmer, V00. Dr. Chris Whittier writes: "Felicia Nutter, V93, and I were married on October 14, 2000, at a friend's farm here in NC. Jeff Courville and Alec Thompson, V97, stood up for me as groomsmen. Louise Murray, V93, was a bridesmaid. Jeff and Robin Hopwood, V97, still haven't set a date. Beth Chittick, V95, and Sheila Moffat also attended." Chris is now in Rwanda for Ph.D. field work. 1998

Dr. Dennis Chmiel is now working part time at Littleton (MA) Animal Hospital and at Merimack Veterinary Hospital in New Hampshire. Dr. Tamara Gull is a resident in large animal medicine at Texas A&M and is busy studying for the ACVIM qualifying exam. "Wish I were back in New England, but I've got to admit the win­ters are less work down here. Carolyn Fletcher, I know you're out there, so email or call me at tgull@cvm.tamu.edu or 979-777-3252." Dr. Sean Kennedy is doing a surgical resi­dency at Cornell. Dr. Honorata Lenk writes that after working three years at Povar Animal Hospital in Providence, RI, she has been admitted to the Animal Medical Center internship/residency pro­gram and will be headed to New York City this summer. Dr. Suzanne Loheac writes: "I've moved to Concord, MA, and I'm working for Backstretch Veterinary Associates out of Sherborn, MA. Our practice covers the Suffolk and Rockingham racetracks and farms. Here's my email address: Sloheac@aol.com." Dr. Rebecca J. Mattson is working for Healthy Pet in Blackstone Valley, MA, but relo­cating soon for husband Marc's pediatric resi­dency - location TBA.

Dr. David Murphy writes: "I'm an associate veterinarian at DeWitt Animal Clinic in Plainville, MA, and I have a daughter, Grace Elizabeth Murphy." Dr. Jeffrey Proulx says," I moved to San Francisco, a great city and great place to live. I am currently Director of Veterinary Services at the SFSPCA, building a specialty practice and developing emergency and critical care in San Francisco." Jon Rankin, V98G, will be attending law school in Boston this fall. Dr. Jennifer Stampf says, "I'm having a baby in July, and I am currently looking for new employment and/or career opportunities that would be more conducive to family life." Dr. Andrea Moolenbeek Sullivan wrote that she was expecting her first child in December 2000 with her husband T.J. Sullivan. They are living in Holliston, MA, and she is still working at Natick Animal Clinic. "I love small animal practice!" Dr. Hilary Wheeler is still living and working in Morgan Hill, CA. She enjoys the weather as well as working at the small animal hospital where she's been since graduation. "I miss my Tufts classmates, though!"

Dr. Annette Rausch, V86, V01G, with her husband, Andrew, and children, Sean and Melissa, at the 5th Annual Master of Science in Animals and Public Polciy Graduation Symposium and Commencement Exercises, Nov. 18, 2000, on the Grafton Campus. The symposium featured Dr. Bernard Rollin of Colorado State University, who lectured on "Ethics of Pain Control in Companion

1999 Dr. Terra Balderelli-Dufresne wrote: "We are expecting a baby boy due in early February, '01." Dr. Jennifer Collins says, "I'm still living in Westchester, NY, but I've changed jobs and am now at East Fishkill Animal Hospital in Hopewell Junction, NY. I'm back online and would love to hear from my friends. Email me at JLSCATA@aol.com." Dr. Edward Dimmick started work with Pieper-Olson Veterinary Hospital last November. He is working with local cat rescue organizations and might start doing large animal work on the side. Dr. Cynthia Duerr say she finally tied the knot with John Wielgus in May 2000, and she's working and living in the Amherst/Northampton, MA, area. Dr. Lisa Feinstein is enjoying working as a small animal practitioner in South Florida and doing some wildlife volunteer work on the side. Dr. Lee Lianides is "working hard, playing hard. Enjoying the Chesapeake and living in Annapolis. Hello, Friends!!" Dr. Carol Macomber is moving from Coastal Animal Clinic in Salisbury, MA, to Salem Animal Hospital in Salem, NH.

N o r t h A m e r i c a n V e t e r i n a r y C o n f e r e n c e in O r l a n d o

Alumni Reception

Melissa Mazan, V93; Catherine Sanders, V95; Karen Swain; and Stephen de Vincent, V95.

Harold Hammerquist and Elizabeth Hall, V83.

Honorata Lenk, V98; Catherine Went, V98; and Kristin Rennie, V98.

Mike Schofield, V91; Paula Orcutt; and Rob Nicholson, V95.

Dr. Kevin Mallery is in the first year of an internal medicine residency at UC Davis. Dr. Heather M. McDermott has most recently been furthering her clients' knowledge of alternative and complementary medicine by giving presentations to organizations such as the Ann Arbor Dog Training Club and the Ann Arbor Kennel Club. Dr. Maria Mutty is an associate in Newington, CT, at Twin City Animal Hospital and enjoying her job greatly. Dr. Cynthia R. Smith is in San Diego where she started a National research Council Post-Doctoral Fellowship with the Navy Marine Mammal Program last December. Her project is "Application of DNA Vaccine Technology to Marine Mammal Medicine." In addition, she serves as back-up clinician for the breeding pro­gram.

Heidi Weiskel, V99G, is now Associate for Coastal Policy at the Pew Oceans Commission in Arlington, VA. She wrote that classmate Nevin Sabet, V99G, and husband Bryan, who are living in Albany, NY, recently became the parents of a daughter. Dr. Kelly Wolfenson is working in a holistic-based small animal practice in Great Barrington, MA. Last Christmas, she got another dog, Zeppy, a blonde chow/lab, and she's getting married in June. Dr. Stephanie Wong of the Centers for Disease Control was a presenter at last fall's PAWS conference on "The Healing Power of the Human-Animal Bond: Lessons Learned from the AIDS Epidemic." Her topics were the Healthy Pets, Healthy People Project and large animal safe pet guidelines for zoonoses.

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Dr. Brooke Yules writes: "I am engaged to be married this year and am currently looking for a new job with more large animal experience. I love Colorado, and I went skiing before Thanksgiving last year!!!" 2000 Dr. Elaine Bird is working full time as a feline practitioner at the Feline Hospital in Salem, MA, and part-time at Danvers Animal Hospital to keep my hand in with non-feline animals. Dr. Kelly Blackman Bentley writes: "My husband and I just bought a house in Westborough, MA. I am working as a small ani­mal practitioner in Millis, MA." Dr. Jose Garcia Lopez, VOOR, was recog­nized for the best poster presentation by a resi­dent at last year's American College of Veterinary Surgeons meeting. Co-authored with Dr. Karl Kirker-Head, his poster was titled "Occult subchrondral osseous cyst-like lesions of the tarso-crural joint of 11 horses (1986-1988)". This was the fourth consecutive year that a Tufts resident has won an ACVS poster or presentation award.

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Dr. Rachel Kupcinskas says, "I've been working at the Franklin Veterinary Clinic (small animal) in Franklin, MA, since July. I generally love my job and have been enjoying practice life." Dr. Lara Weaver married Todd Helwig and traveled to California last June. They purchased their first home in September in Pepperell, MA. Dr. Tracy Zulick writes: "I have joined a mixed animal practice close to home and am enjoying the variety of cases and challenges at Stratford (CT) Veterinary Clinic."

Key to Abbreviations V- D.V.M. VG - M.S. in Animals & Public Policy W - Middlesex D.V.M. & Honorary Tufts Alumnus VI - Internship VR - Residency VF- ECFVG

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