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Running Marathon In Memory of a Classmate“(Heart) U Chris.”

That was the message written in marker on the right arm of Janis Greim CSD ’07 as she ran the 2011 Boston Marathon.

“Chris” referred to classmate Christopher Norman, a passionate runner who unexpectedly passed away last fall. The race capped an effort that raised more than $15,000 to launch the Christopher Norman Educational Fund in his memory.

“Chris was such an important part of our

A new center has been created in which leaders in the health professions can collaborate with peers in other disciplines and create educational systems designed to improve patient care.

The Center for Inter-professional Studies and Innovation brings to the forefront the MGH Institute’s found-ing heritage as one of the first health care graduate schools in the country, while providing the framework to forge a new model of health sciences education for the 21st century. It is especially relevant in the wake of

2010’s historic health care reform bill which promises to dramatically alter the medical landscape.

“It’s clear that the future of health care depends upon creating teams of health care professionals to provide more comprehensive patient care

and improve outcomes,” said Associate Provost for Academic Affairs BA Harris, DPT, MS, the Center’s Interim Director. “The Center provides the bridge to coordinate efforts across all disciplines and create innovate innovative curricula.”

The Center will have multiple purposes, including:

• Extending the Institute’s educational mission,

• Creating an incubator for innovation and entrepreneurial activity,

Interim Director and Associate Provost for Academic Affairs BA Harris (right) talks with Institute staff and faculty about the new Center for Interprofessional Studies and Innovation.

Nancy T. Watts, PhD, PT, FAPTA, a visionary who was instrumental in the creation of the MGH Institute in 1977, passed away at Massachusetts General Hospital on April 4, 2011. She was 83.

Dr. Watts was recruited by the hospital in 1974 to help develop a new and in-novative interprofessional school after the hospital voted to close its diploma nursing school. The Insti-tute became the country’s first graduate school dedi-cated solely to educating health care professionals in a variety of disciplines.

“Nancy Watts was a visionary leader whose heart and soul remain part of

the fabric of the Institute even to-day,” said President Janis P. Bellack, PhD, RN, FAAN. “Her inspiration and continuous support of the Insti-

tute will be greatly missed.”

After working with hospital colleagues to create the Institute, Dr. Watts served as the school’s first academic leader during its early years. She then became the first Director of the Graduate Program in Physical Therapy.

“Nancy was a true pioneer in physical therapy, and she played a significant role in our profession’s

maturation,” said Leslie P. Portney, DPT, PhD, FAPTA, Chair,

A Key Link to Past is LostInstitute Mourns Passing of Dr. Nancy T. Watts, one of school’s original founders

New Interprofessional Center to Focus on Education, Patient Care

Nancy T. Watts played a significant role when the Institute was created.

Janis Greim ’07 raised more than

$15,000 running the Boston Marathon.

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MGH INSTITUTE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS

ADMINISTRATIONJanis P. Bellack, President

Alex F. Johnson, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Alfred A. Blum Jr., Interim Chief Development Officer, Office of Institutional Advancement

Atlas D. Evans, Vice PresidentOffice of Finance and Administration

Bette Ann Harris ’83,Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, Interim Director Center for Interprofessional Studies and Innovation

Robert E. Hillman,Associate Provost for Research

Carolyn F. Locke, Dean Office of Student Affairs

Denis G. Stratford,Chief Information Officer

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTSLaurie Lauzon Clabo, Dean School of Nursing

Gregory L. Lof, ChairCommunication Sciences and Disorders

Leslie G. Portney, Interim DeanSchool of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Chair, Physical Therapy

Richard Terrass, DirectorMedical Imaging

President’s CornerOur Exciting Future!I’m delighted to share with you – our alumni and friends –plans for the future of MGH Institute of Health Professions. We are poised to begin a period of substantial growth that promises to strengthen our contributions to health profes-sions education, research, and practice for decades to come.

Among other goals, we aim to double our enrollment – to 2,020 students by 2020. We anticipate doing so by growing our existing programs – for example, in January 2012 we will begin admitting a second yearly cohort of students to our Accelerated BSN program – and also by adding a selected cadre of new programs over the next several years.

Last fall, we engaged in a comprehensive and Institute-wide strategic planning process to envision and plan for the Institute’s future. We affirmed our mission, developed a Vision 2020 statement, and created an exciting three-year Strategic Map (see Page 3).

While ambitious, our Strategic Map priorities are also realistic and attainable with the support and full engagement of our trustees, faculty, staff, students, clinical partners, and alumni. In fact, we are hopeful that our alumni will play an increasingly important role in the coming years to help us fully realize our goals.

The new map reflects the aspirations of the entire Institute community and outlines a clear set of strategic priorities and objectives. Accomplishing these goals will significantly extend the IHP’s influence and impact as a leader in health professions education – both in Greater Boston and beyond.

Special areas of emphasis include greater attention to diversity, research, com-munity engagement, and leadership development while affirming the Institute’s continued commitment to academic excellence, student success, faculty develop-ment, relationships with Partners HealthCare, and long-term fiscal stability. We also have made a commitment that the Institute will continue to be a preferred place to work for our faculty and staff, building on our recognition as a 2010 Chronicle of Higher Education “Great College to Work For.”

Specifically, our 2011-2014 Strategic Map outlines eight strategic priorities. Five of these provide strategic direction for:

• Enhancing academic and student excellence;

• Raising the Institute’s research profile;

• Expanding the Institute’s engagement with the community;

• Diversifying funding to ensure long-term financial health; and

• Ensuring the Institute’s competitive edge as a preferred place to work.

The remaining three priorities, which serve as foundational, strategies essential to successfully achieving the other five goals, are:

• Aligning organizational culture, facilities, technology, and financial resources to achieve strategic goals;

• Leveraging relationships with Partners HealthCare and other key partners; and

• Engaging in ongoing planning and evaluation to enhance the Institute’s effectiveness over time.

Janis P. Bellack, President

Some key elements of the new map include strengthening the infrastructure and incentives to support faculty research, assuring our academic pro-grams continue to reflect the realities and demands of contemporary clinical practice, positioning the school as a leader in interprofessional education, expanding the array of academic programs including a PhD in Rehabili-tation Sciences, growing the Institute’s global engagement, and increasing revenues from gifts and grants.

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The commitment and collective efforts of the Institute community enabled us to reach consensus on our vision and plans for the future in a relatively short period of time. It was clear from the process that faculty, staff, administration, and trustees are committed to harnessing the school’s potential and taking the necessary steps to turn vision into reality.

A key resource that will both fos-ter and support our ability to do so rests with our alumni – now more

than 4,000 strong. On May 13th, we welcomed another 399 alumni as we graduated the largest class in the Institute’s history.

Our challenge now will be to sustain the strong momentum generated during the process, and to fully embrace the energy, commitment, and talent of all who have a stake in the Institute’s success. I invite you to join us in advancing the Institute’s excellence, recognition, and reputation as a premier school of health

professions education and research. I also welcome your input and ideas about our Strategic Map and plans for the Institute’s future.

Janis P. BellackPresident andJohn Knowles Professor

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ALONG THE WATERFRONT

n The MGH Institute was notified in February that its ac-creditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) will continue until Spring 2020. “The In-stitute is exceptionally effective, and the president, dedi-cated faculty and staff, and supportive Board are all assets that position the Institute well to accomplish its ambitious agenda for the future,” according to the official letter.

n School of Nursing Professor Linda Andrist, PhD, RNC, WHNP, was selected to participate in a year-long American Academy of Critical-care Nurses (AACN) Leadership for Academic Nursing Program. The fellowship is designed to develop and enhance leadership skills in new and emerging executive administrators in nursing programs.

n President and John Hilton Knowles Professor Janis P. Bellack, PhD, RN, FAAN, was appointed to a three-year term on the Accountability Committee of the Board of Di-rectors of the National Association of Independent Colleg-

More than 125 people attended PT30, the celebration of the Department of Physical Therapy’s first 30 years at MGH Institute of Health Professions, held in October 2010.

“It was an inspiring event,” said Leslie Portney, DPT, PhD, FAPTA, Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy and acting Dean of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. “We loved seeing so many old friends and colleagues, and the students who attended were witness to something special.”

The two-day event also was a fundraiser for the newly opened Physical Therapy Center for Clinical Education and Health Promotions. Located on the school’s Charles-town Navy Yard campus, the center allows students to provide pro-bono rehabilitation services to clients who would otherwise not be able to receive such services while working with faculty to practice their clinical skills.

Friday night’s informal reunion gathering was a chance for alumni and faculty, many of whom had not seen each other in several years, to reconnect at the school’s Charlestown Navy Yard campus. They issued rave reviews after touring the department’s new Physical Therapy Center, which opened last May.

On Saturday, attendees arrived at the Liberty Hotel, adjacent to Massachusetts General Hospital, to hear four speakers discuss their physical therapy experienc-es dealing with underserved populations both in the United States and abroad.

Keynote speaker Jennifer Bottomley, PhD, MS ’86, PT, described her work with the homeless in Boston. Also giving presentations were Kelly Macauley DPT ’02, MS ’00; Roya Ghazinouri DPT ’07, MS ’99, PT, who shared their experiences overseas with underprivileged communities; and author and disability

advocate Charles Croteau, who spoke about his efforts to create a cost-effective wheelchair. All of their stories demonstrated the important role of physical therapy throughout the world.

Physical therapy was among the first programs created when the MGH Institute was launched in 1977 after parent Massachusetts General Hospital voted to close its 100-year-old diploma nursing school.

Since that time, the Department of Physical Therapy has graduated more than 650 students, helping it to achieve national recognition as an outstanding program. The entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy degree is currently tied for 7th place by U. S News & World Report.

“The program has come a long way since 1983, when we held our first commence-ment,” Dr. Portney noted, “and we look forward to producing physical therapy

leaders for the next 30 years.”

A commemorative keepsake was given to all attendees.

Physical Therapy Department Celebrates Its First 30 Years

Associate Professor Elise Townsend with Hillary Kocoloski ‘07 and Jillian Rockoff ‘07.

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es and Universities (NAICU). The Washington, D.C.-based organization represents almost 1,000 private schools of higher education.

n The Institute’s Web site (www.mghihp.edu), which was recently redesigned, won a 2011 District 1 Gold Communi-cation Award from the Council for Advancement and Sup-port of Education (CASE).

n School of Nursing Professor Inge Corless, PhD, RN, FAAN, is one of 15 nurse researchers from around the world

who will be inducted into the Honor Society of Nursing of Sigma Theta Tau International’s Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame this summer. It recognizes nurse researchers whose research has had global or national impact on the profes-sion and the people it serves.

n School of Nursing Clinical Instructor Kerry Decker, MSN ’07, ANP-BC, WHNP-BC, participated in a Project Hope mission in Suriname. She also completed her first triathlon last September, running for the Lymphoma & Leukemia As-sociation.

Four Students Named Schweitzer FellowsFour graduate students have been awarded the prestigious Albert Schweitzer Fellowship for 2011–2012.

The MGH Institute cohort is the second largest group among all Greater Boston graduate schools, behind only Harvard University.

“Having four students named a Schweitzer Fellow is an extraordinary commentary on the excellence of students who choose to attend the MGH Institute,” said Alex Johnson, PhD, CCC-SLP, Provost and Academic Vice President. “We know they will join past Institute Fellows to make a difference addressing health disparities throughout Greater Boston.”

The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship was founded in 1940 to support the renowned humanitarian-physician, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952 for his medical work in Africa. A total of 28 IHP students have now been named a Fellow since the program was launched in 1992.

In addition to their studies, the Fellows will spend 200 hours partnering with community-based organizations to develop and implement year-long, mentored service projects. They also will receive a $3,000 stipend. This year’s Fellows are:

• Sophie Forte. Working at the Lynn Community Health Center, the Master of Science in Nursing student in the School of Nursing will assist pregnant adolescents and adolescent mothers overcome perceived barriers and benefits to breastfeeding.

• Katie Seamon. The Master of Science in Nursing student will work with the Chelsea-based non-profit Roca developing a class on infant health and well being for young-mothers. The class will be incorporated into YouthStar, a program that trains young people to become mentors, educators and outreach workers in the community.

• Ricardo Sedan. Working at the MGH Charlestown HealthCare Center, the Master of Science in Nursing student will address nutrition and obesity with the neighborhood’s Spanish-speaking population by administering a program that will allow them to make healthy lifestyle choices.

• Alexis Smith. The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology student will address early literacy skills in pre-school classrooms through the Head Start program at Community Action Programs, Inter City, Inc. in Chelsea.

2011-12 Schweitzer Fellows (l-r) Alexa Smith, Katie Seamon, Sophie Forte, and Ricardo Sedan.

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Researchers from Norway Visit InstituteAssociate Professor Lena Sorensen hosted a group of research scholars from Norway last October. Jointly planned with Visiting Scholar Professor Ragnhild Helleso from the University of Oslo and funded by the Norwegian Research Council and the IHP Provost’s Office, five Norwegian researchers joined faculty and students, along with representatives from Partners HomeCare and the Center for Connected Health, for a two day work-shop entitled Information [Dis]Continu-ity: Implications for Patients and Providers. Professor Inge Corless, Assis-tant Professor Judith Webb, and Clinical Instructor Carol Gawrys also participated.


n School of Nursing Clinical Assistant Professor Sheila Davis, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, FAAN, was the keynote speaker in March at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing’s 50th anniversary commemoration of the Peace Corps and the 20th anniversary of the Maryland school’s Peace Corps Fellows Program.

n School of Nursing Associate Professor Elissa Ladd, PhD, APRN-BC, ANP/FNP, completed her $300,000 re-

search grant from the Attorney General Consumer and Prescriber Education Grant Program (peRx). It found that nurse practitioners could be influenced by pharmaceutical marketing efforts.

n School of Nursing Assistant Professor Deborah Rosenbloom-Brunton, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, GNP-BC, spearheaded a Delirium Educational Initiative program launched last fall for all nurses and nursing assistants at Spaulding Rehabilitation Network facilities. Its goal is to improve awareness and recognition of this major compli-

Student Population Tops 1,000 as School Continues GrowthFor the first time in its history, the MGH Institute topped the century mark as 1,039 students were enrolled for the 2010-2011 academic year.

This figure represents a 64% increase in the past six years. At the start of the 2005-2006 academic year, there were 612 students enrolled at Boston’s health sciences graduate school.

The growth is a combination of several factors, including continued recognition of the school’s excellent academic programs, and a surge from college graduates who are looking to change their career and enter a health care field.

“This is certainly a milestone in the history of the MGH Institute,” said President Janis P. Bellack. “It’s another in-dication that we are a school of choice for those who want to become a health care professional.”

Dr. Bellack cited the pending retirement of much of the country’s health care workers, the aging of the Baby Boom generation, and anticipated changes stemming from the recent health care reform legislation as other indications the future of the MGH Institute is bright.

“There is going to be a tremendous demand for new health care professionals in the coming years and the MGH Institute has positioned itself to help meet that need,” she said.

The school has launched several programs in recent years as it has anticipated new health care demands, including a 14-month Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (now its most populous program), the Doctor of Nursing Practice, and the Certificate in Medical Imaging. The school currently is working on launching additional programs in the near future.

The Institute has grown from 612 to 1,039

students in the past six years.

CSD Faculty Hosts Japanese VisitorsAssociate Professor Charley Haynes and Clinical Professor Pamela Hook (both in middle) hosted a large contingent of visitors from Japan in late March. Dr. Junko Kato, a pediatric neurologist from the Tokyo area and President of the Japan Dyslexia Research Association, and his colleagues spent several days in the United States shortly after a devastating earthquake hit their native country. Drs. Haynes and Hook gave presentations to the group.

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cation of hospitalization, and implement preventive inter-ventions for these vulnerable populations.

n School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Clinical As-sociate Professor Richard Santeusanio, EdD, was induct-ed into the Danvers Education Enrichment Partnership Hall of Fame. Dr. Santeusanio served 13 years as Danver’s Superintendent of Schools prior to becoming Coordinator of the Reading Certificate program in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

n The Institute and the Office of Research Administra-tion at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital are completing the second year of a successful collaborative arrange-ment which is designed to facilitate faculty research grant activity. Under a contractual agreement, the Spaulding Research Administration Staff oversees all grant manage-ment operations including all pre-award work such as grant preparation and grant submissions, as well as post-award functions such as budget tracking and agency reporting.

To meet the projected demand for nurses in Massachusetts and across the nation and a steady rise in applications, the School of Nursing will add a second class to its Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program beginning in January 2012.

“National trends suggest that the need for baccalaureate-prepared nurses will continue to grow,” said Laurie Lauzon Clabo, PhD, RN, Dean of the School of Nursing. “With the increasing popularity of our accelerated bachelor’s program, we have been forced to turn away a number of highly qualified applicants.

“Adding a second class will allow us to both provide op-tions for talented candidates who wish to enter nursing and to meet the demands of an aging society with needs for

complex, highly skilled care,” Dr. Clabo said.

Since it was launched in 2008, the 14-month program has traditionally received more than 400 applicants each year.

Working as a baccalaureate-prepared nurse is one of the most stable careers in America. Nationally, nurses with a bachelor’s degree and 1-4 years of experience earn an average of $56,000, with salaries in Greater Boston appreciably higher.

Creating a second BSN cohort will allow Boston’s health sciences graduate school to increase the number of gradu-ates without increasing class size, thereby maintaining its high level of academic quality characteristic of its other nursing programs.

Second BSN Cohort Is Added to Meet Continued Nursing Demand

Making Sense of Health Care Reform

Dr. James J. Mongan, retired CEO of Partners HealthCare and former President of Massachusetts General Hospital, spoke to more than 300 first and second year students in February at the annual Interprofessional Rounds presentation at Bunker Hill Community College. Dr. Mongan captivated the large audience with his wisdom and personal reflections on “The Implications of Health Care Reform on the New Practitioner” and its likely impact on the clinical practice of health professionals in the coming years. Sadly, Dr. Mongan passed away in early May from cancer; see page 13 for further information.

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4TH ANNUAL GALA

2010 GALA SPONSORS

Presenting Sponsor Nancy and George Putnam

Scholarship Champion CVS MinuteClinic John Hancock Financial Services Massachusetts General Hospital Dr. and Mrs. Charles A. Sanders

Scholarship Investor Oracle | Phase Forward

Scholarship Partner Boathouse Elizabeth T. and Mark S. Joyce The Knowles Family MGH Nurses’ Alumnae Association Cathy E. Minehan Partners HealthCare Putnam Investments Barbara and George Thibault

Scholarship Advocate Janis P. Bellack Gretchen Biedron ‘95 and Mark Biedron Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Brigham & Women’s Hospital Cephalon CeltiCare Health Plan of Massachusetts Cross Country Staffing Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Pamela and Peter D’Arrigo, Jr. Desire2Learn, Inc. Judith A. Fong ‘68 Bette Ann Harris ‘83 Julian F. Haynes Mary Higgins and John Lechner Matina S. Horner Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Morgan Stanley Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

To learn more about becoming a sponsor or to purchase a table, please contact Corporate and Foundations Relations Manager Mark Murphy at [email protected], or go to www.mghihp.edu/gala.


n School of Nursing, and Center for Interprofessional Studies and Innovation, Professor John Twomey, PhD, PNP, gave the keynote address, Current Ethical Issues in Pediatric Genetic Testing: What are People Talking About, to an interprofessional group of nurses, physicians, and genetic counselors at the International Society of Nurses in Genetics 23rd Annual Conference last October in Dallas.

n Clinical Instructor Debra Wein, MS, RD, LDN, CSSD, NSCA-CPTA-D, CWPD, who teaches nutrition for the Insti-tute, was commended on CNBC by former US Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson for the work she is doing with her company, Wellness Workdays, to fight obesity and other chronic diseases in the U.S.

Gala Continues its Success, Raises $425,000 to Support Student ScholarshipsIf there is one thing the 360 people who attended the MGH Institute’s 4th Annual Gala will remember, it is the “Making a Difference” video.

The four-minute presentation, produced pro bono by John Hancock Financial Services, tells the story of how IHP faculty, students, and alumni are impacting their respective communities.

“It really captured the essence of the Institute,” remarked the evening’s Master of Ceremonies, Cathy Minehan, Chair of the Board of Trustees for Massachusetts General Hospital.

The event, held in the Boston Park Plaza ballroom, raised $425,000 to best last year’s total by 39 percent. It included $54,000 pledged during a live “Support-a-Student” auction.

Trustee Ari Buchler and Trish Joyce co-chaired the gala for the second consecutive year. Honorary co-chairs for the evening were George and Nancy Putnam (Mr. Putnam is former chairman and CEO of Putnam Invest-

ments), and MGH Institute Trustee and President Emerita of Rad-cliffe College, Dr. Matina S. Horner.

David LaLiberte, owner of Treat Cupcake Bar, spoke movingly about landing in the care of dedicated nurses and physical thera-pists following quadruple bypass surgery – just two months after at-tending the 2009 Gala. As a grateful patient, he returned to support the training and education of the next generation of caregivers, concluding his remarks by having a selection of Treat cupcakes delivered to each table.

To see the video, please go to www.mghihp.edu/gala.

2011 Gala Moves to Boston’s MFA on October 24The MGH Institute’s Fifth Annual Gala will be held at Boston’s prestigious Museum of Fine Arts. The event will occur on Monday, October 24, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the museum’s Shapiro Family Courtyard.

For more information on how you can become a table sponsor, or to purchase individual tickets, email [email protected].

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4TH ANNUAL GALA

n School of Nursing Clinical Instructor Donna White, RN, PhD, CS, CADAC-II, the Addiction Specialist for the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital in Jamaica Plain, received a Champion of Public Health Award in October 2010 for her contributions to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health in providing high quality public health services to the residents of the Commonwealth.

n More than 100 faculty, staff, students, and alumni from the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders came together for the 2010 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) annual meeting in Philadelphia last November.

Six individuals or organizations underwrote a total of seven scholarships for a currently enrolled IHP student:

Putnam Family ScholarAnne Gately, Master of Science in Nursing

Becoming a nurse practitioner will be a continuation of Gatley’s mission to help provide better health care to underprivileged families, a problem she discovered while working with AmeriCorps. “I saw the critical role health care plays in strengthening a community, and I realized people need a good foundation of health or they will never be able to break the cycle of poverty.”

Putnam Family ScholarMatt Natanson, Doctor of Physical TherapyNatanson originally had considered becoming a doctor, but when his father was diagnosed with cancer, it was the care from physical therapist that spurred him to reconsider a career in health care, albeit in a different way. “I was drawn to helping people improve the quality of their lives in a practical and useful manner.”

CVS MinuteClinic ScholarKristi Eckardt, Master of Science in NursingSeeing the pivotal role nurses play in the lives of their patients while she a chaplain at Brigham and Women’s Hospital led to Eckhardt’s new career calling. “I wanted the opportunity to be-come a multi-dimensional leader in nursing, and the MGH Institute was the place I felt I could learn to do that best.”

John Hancock Financial Services ScholarAnnette Rodriguez Ellis, Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

It was while working as a special education teacher helping children with autism at New England Center for Children that Rodriguez Ellis found her professional mission. “I’m attending the

Institute because everyone should be able to reach their full potential, whatever it may be, and I believe we need language to do that.”

Sanders Family ScholarMichael Monteiro, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Working as a personal trainer was a way for Monteiro to connect his passion for athletics and physical fitness – but it wasn’t good enough for the former college soccer player. “I would get to a point where I couldn’t help them any fur-ther, and it was frustrating. I wanted to explore deeper into the science of physical wellness, and becoming a physical therapist was the way for me to do that.”

Massachusetts General Hospital ScholarViena Yeung, Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

Yeung experienced the crucial role languages play in edu-cation upon moving from Hong Kong to the Dominican Republic as a child. Working as a New York City Teaching Fellow helped her recognize how she could incorporate language into her professional life. “The emphasis on providing real-world, intensive clinical and professional

experiences really sets the Institute’s program apart from others.”

Oracle | Phase Forward ScholarAmy McDonough, Certificate in Medical Imaging

McDonough went through a series of x-rays, bone scans, and MRIs after being diagnosed with scoliosis as a teenager. “I want to be one of those radiologic technologists that some-one can look back and say ‘She really made me feel at ease’.”

For Scholarship Recipients, A Passion to Help Others

Trustee Diana Scott with John Hancock Financial Services Scholar Annette Rodriguez Ellis at the 2010 Gala.

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COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERSStacey Busboom ’00 and her husband Jason welcomed their fourth child, Caden Jeremiah on May 24, 2010. He joins siblings Caleb (8 years), Cody (6 years), and Emma (5 years). They currently reside northeast of Atlanta, Georgia where Stacey provides bilingual speech evaluation and treatment services for the Early Intervention program.

Marianne Connor ’02 was one of three people who presented “The Implementa-tion of FEES in Acute Rehab” at the annual ASHA convention held in Philadelphia in No-vember 2010.

Becky Arasz ’07 co-presented “Hospital-ized Children With Executive Functioning Difficulties: Hospital Intervention Parallels RTI” at the annual ASHA convention last No-vember.

Kate Gallagher ‘05, Stacie Robarts ‘08, and Holly Benjamin ‘08 were among a group of speech-language pathologists and other clinicians from Spaulding Boston who participated in the 5k Turkey Trot in Kingston, MA. The race is to raise funds and awareness for ovarian cancer.

Meredith Pineau ’07 was recently promoted to Advanced Clinician at Spauld-ing Rehabilitation Hospital.

Angela Tamborella ’07, who is currently living in the Czech Republic, recently began working with a nonverbal child with autism at an English international school in that country

PHySICAL THERAPyJodi Klein ’88 became certified as an or-thopaedics specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists last June.

Diane Heislein ’91 and Andrea Bonanno ’98, ’04 co-presented, “Cancer Rehabilita-tion Across the Continuum of Care – What is the Role of Physical Therapy?” at the Ameri-can Physical Therapy Association (APTA) of Massachusetts Annual Conference in Danvers in November 2010. Bonanno also received the Stephanie M. Macaluso, RN, Excellence in Clinical Practice Award in Oc-tober from Mass General.

Linda Steiner ’91 presented her poster “Effect of the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program on Community-Dwelling Adults: Results of a Three-Year Study” at the APTA Conference last June in Boston.

CLASS NOTESNursing Into the Wild Blue YonderIt seemed almost predetermined that Kayse Eichelberger would choose the U.S. Air Force for her post graduate school nursing career.

“I didn’t know it before I applied, but I just discovered both my grandfather and great uncle were in the Air Force during World War II,” explained the Wrentham native. “So I guess it’s fate.”

The second-year student in the School of Nursing’s Master of Science in Nursing program has been awarded a prestigious Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Air Force Health Professions Scholarship. The Air Force will pay for the last half of the three-year program in return for her agreeing to join the service for at least three years after she graduates in 2012.

Eichelberger has been interested in a health care career as long as she can remember. An undergraduate health sciences major who graduated from Merrimack College in 2009, she considered becoming a doctor prior to choosing the Institute to continue her studies.

Existing nurses who have returned for an advanced degree traditionally have received the award, but the Air Force was so impressed that they set a new precedent.

“Kayse is an outstanding student and nurse and will make an outstanding addi-tion to the Air Force as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner,” said Technical Sargent Robert Parent, Air Force Health Professions Nurse Director for New England and Europe, who recruited Eichelberger. “The MGH Institute is a outstanding school that has a wonderful staff and really takes care of its students.”

While she admits to being a bit apprehensive about joining the military during a time of conflict – “It’s a little bit scary.” – she doesn’t anticipate being shipped to the front lines unless it’s to help with humanitarian aid efforts.

“I could volunteer to go to places that have been hit by a natural disaster,” she notes. “But whatever happens, I’m ready because it’s going to be a fabulous experience.”

Kayse Eichelberger with her U.S. Air Force documents.

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Janet Callahan ’00 authored the article “Vestibular Prehab” in the Journal of Neuro-logic Physical Therapy in June 2010.

Mary Knab ’01 co-presented narratives as a tool to help develop practice, foster self-exploration, and advance learning at the American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting.

Marianne Beninato ’02 and Laura Busick ’03 presented their poster, “An Item Analy-sis of the Stroke Impact Scale -16 (SIS- =16) in Relation to Falls in People with Stroke Living in the Community,” at the recent APTA of Massachusetts conference.

Meaghan Costello ’02 was certified as a neurology specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists in June.

Theresa Michel ’02 presented her poster, “Autonomic Dysfunction and Fitness in HIV-Infected Adults,” at the Annual Conference of the American Physical Therapy Associa-tion in June.

Michael Sullivan ’02 made the introduc-tory remarks at Mass General’s annual Physical Therapy Recognition Celebration in September 2010.

Robert Dorman ’03 presented, “Staying on Your Feet – How to Keep Your Balance and Prevent Falls” and co-presented “Early Mobility in Acute Care: What are We Doing and How Do We Know” at the Annual Con-ference of the American Physical Therapy Association in Boston in June.

Kristin Parlman ’03 co-authored the article “Perspective from the Practice Commission: is Autonomous Practice in Neurologic Physi-cal Therapy Defined Differently Based on the Type of Practice Setting?” in the Septem-ber 2010 Journal of Neurological Physical Therapy. Last October, she also presented “Neurologic Practice Essentials: Clinical De-cision – Making as a Foundation for Expert Practice” at the Neurology Section Regional Course of the APTA in Boston.

James Zachazewski ’03 was appointed chair of the Massachusetts Division of Pro-fessional Licensure Board of Allied Health Professions, and also appointed chair of the Board of Allied Health for the Common-wealth of Massachusetts by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. He also co-authored the book Athletic and Sport Issues in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, published by Elsevier in October 2010.

Matthew Nippins ’05 was a round table moderator for “Incorporating Physical Therapy and Exercise into the CF Clinic,” at the 2010 North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference in Baltimore, MD, last October.

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• Providing core courses in curricular areas such as informatics, ethics, and statistics.

Several recent reports conclude that teaching health professions students in teams improves the overall health of patients, but long-standing barriers to interprofessional education within both the education and medical worlds will be difficult to overcome.

The benefits will be well worth the effort, according to a June 2010 report “Educating Nurses and Physicians Toward a New Horizon: Advancing Inter-Professional Educa-tion in Academic Health Centers,” by the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation and The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

“Health care delivered by nurses, physicians, and other health profes-sionals not only improves quality,” the report states, “but also leads to better patient outcomes, greater pa-tient satisfaction, improved efficiency, and increased job satisfaction on the part of health professionals.”

Last year, the MGH Institute established the School of Health Rehabilitation Sciences to promote interprofessional education within three academic programs – Physical Therapy, Communication Sciences and Disorders, and Medical Imaging.

Working in conjunction with the School of Nursing, this collaborative approach will give faculty members the framework to provide the school’s more than 1,000 students with a broader understanding of how other health care disciplines interact.

Nurse Practitioner Program Moves Up Ranks in U.S. News & World ReportThe direct-entry Master of Science in Nursing program is now ranked third in New England as listed in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools 2012” results.

The three-year program, in which students study to become nurse practitioners, jumped one position into the third spot as compared to the 2009 results.

The program is ranked higher than most New England schools, includ-ing Simmons College, Northeastern University, Regis College, and the University of Massachusetts Lowell to name just a few.

Nationally, the program improved eight positions to No. 64.

“These rankings clearly show that the programs at MGH Institute are acknowl-edged as being among the best in the country,” said President Janis P. Bellack, PhD, RN, FAAN. “We are thrilled that our faculty, students, and curriculum in the School of Nursing have been recognized for their excellence.”

Two other MGH Institute programs are highly ranked by U.S. News: the entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy program is tied for 7th in the country, and the highest ranked in New England, while the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is the highest-rated program in New England, and ranked 24th nationally.

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Reginald Wilcox III ’05 was awarded the highest clinical honor bestowed by the APTA of Massachusetts during the chapter’s recent annual meeting for his exemplary clinical expertise, knowledge and skill; com-mitment to evidence-based practice; contri-butions to research and clinical excellence; exceptional skills in clinical education, staff development and teaching; commitment to mentorship; compassionate care; and strong patient advocacy.

David Nolan ’06 presented, “Getting the Injured Runner Back on the Road,” at the an-nual conference of the APTA of Massachu-setts in November 2010.

Tara Orton ’06 was promoted to Advanced Physical Therapist at Spaulding Outpa-tient Center Framingham. She also recently received a Partners In Excellence (PIE) award along with the Spaulding Performance Improvement Committee members for success-ful rollout of FOTO outcomes measurement tool. Her article, “Flexible Fitness: Get in the (golf) swing before spring,” was published in MetroWest Daily News in February 2011.

Erin Riley ’06 was recently promoted to Clinical Specialist at Spaulding Rehabilita-tion Hospital. She also presented “Effects of Supported Standing on Range of Motion, Bone Mineral Density, and Health-Related Quality of Life in Boys with Duchenne Mus-cular Dystrophy” at the annual conference of the APTA of Massachusetts.

Sarah Bell ’07 (below) was featured work-ing with a patient in the November 18, 2010, issue of Caring Headlines article “October is National Physical Therapy Month.”

Sarah Lieberman ’07 and Andrea Wams-ley-Barr ’10 presented “Rehabilitation of Common Knee Injuries in the Female Ath-lete” at Spaulding Wellesley Rehabilitation Center as part of the its Physician Lecture Series this past January.

Kathryn Fuller ’08 was recently promoted to Advanced Clinician at Spaulding Rehabili-tation Hospital Boston.

CLASS NOTES2009 BSN Graduate “Extraordinary”Winchester Hospital recently presented Richard Fitzgerald BSN ’09 with its DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses after he was nominated for “attending to all needs” of a mental health patient who was suffering physical complications from cystic fibrosis.

The award, presented in collaboration with the American Organization of Nurse Executives, is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the exceptional efforts that nurses make each day.

In the nomination, the Emergency Department nurse was praised for his medical expertise and compassion.

“Rick was able to spend time with her to calm her down. He also constantly met with either me alone or with her and I to give status updates,” wrote a patient’s guardian. “I am forever grateful. Rick made this hospital visit a positive experience.”

Fitzgerald was additionally commended by the mother of a pediatric patient who required stitches for a laceration on his chin.

“Each time [Rick] stopped in, Ryan was his priority,” she wrote. “He greeted Ryan with a ‘Hey, Buddy!’ every time and always asked him about the movie he was watching. When Rick returned with our discharge orders, he explained the follow-up care clearly and completely.”

Volunteer – and Network – at IHP Health Expo BoothA great way for alumni to get to know what the school’s current students are doing – as well as give a little something back to your alma mater – is to volunteer for a shift during the Partners/7News Health Expo on June 25-26.

More than 70,000 people are expected to attend the fourth annual event at Boston’s Hynes Convention Center. Celebrities such as former New Eng-land Patriot Tedy Bruschi will make an appearance, and there are scores of health care screenings, informational talks, and children’s activities available throughout the weekend.

Students in the Entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy will provide booth visitors with ergonomic tips on how to maintain better posture when using a computer, while student volunteers from the school’s other disciplines will explain the myriad academic offerings available.

For alumni, signing on for a three-hour shift is a great way to meet and network with fellow health care professionals from the other Partners HealthCare affiliates, all of which will have booths at the event.

To learn more or to sign up, email [email protected]. For complete information about the Partners/Channel 7 Health Expo, go to http://www.bostonhealthexpo.com.

Rick Fitzgerald ‘09 accepts the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses from Kathy Schuler, Winchester Hospital’s vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer.

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Katie Levine ’08 was one of several people who developed the poster “Differing Abili-ties: Developing a Disability Awareness Pro-gram,” presented at the APTA of Massachu-setts Annual Conference this past November.

Natalie Ferber ’09 received a Partners In Excellence (PIE) Award at the Spaulding Re-habilitation Network Community Partners In Excellence Awards Ceremony this past January.

Anne Gould-Ruete ’09 was married on June 22, 2010.

Laura Little-Foley ’09 authored the article “Yoga and Chronic Low Back Pain” in Ortho-pedic Physical Therapy, October 2010.

Karen Waak ’09 became certified as a car-diopulmonary specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists last June. That same month, she also presented “Community Outreach Event” at the Annual Conference of the American Physical Therapy Association in Boston.

Tina M. Rose ’88 opened the Woman to Woman Health Center in North Attleboro in January. Now that she owns her own prac-tice, she says she will be able to once again precept IHP students.

Constance Dahlin ’89 co-authored the ar-ticle “Statewide Efforts to Improve Palliative Care in Critical Care Settings” in the Decem-ber 2010 edition of Critical Care Nurse.

Virginia Capasso ’94 was reappointed an IHP adjunct assistant clinical professor in October 2010. That same month, she was acknowledged by Mass General nursing leaders Guardia Banister and IHP Board of Trustee member Jeannette Ives Erickson as an outgoing collaborative governance leader.

Patrice K. Nicholas ’94 delivered the com-mencement address and received an honor-ary doctor of humane letters degree from her alma mater, Fitchburg State University last June.

Judith Sullivan ’95 co-authored the ar-ticle “The Value of Adding a Verbal Report to Written Handoffs on Early Readmission Following Prolonged Respiratory Failure,” in the December 2010 edition of the journal CHEST.

Sheila Davis ’97, ’08 was appointed Direc-tor of Global Nursing for Partners In Health in November 2010.

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Department of Physical Therapy and Interim Dean of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.

“She contributed to the foundations for research, education, and interna-tional collaboration. Her influence stands as a true legacy for all of us who followed her at the Institute and in the profession.”

Throughout her professional life, Dr. Watts focused on educating health care professionals. Her major academic interests were focused on interdisciplinary education, clinical teaching, the economics of health care, and analysis of the process of reasoning used by clinicians.

“Nancy identified cost-effective care strategies, patient-centered care, and evidence-based practice long before they became buzz words,” noted Bette Ann Harris, DPT, PhD, the Institute’s Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and a former student of Dr. Watts. “She displayed remarkable skill applying concepts from her early studies in economics and education to workable practices for the health professions.”

Dr. Watts received the Institute’s first Excellence in Teaching Award in 1989. In 1996, the yearly faculty award was renamed the Nancy T. Watts Award for Excellence in Teaching.

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Remembering Two Others with BondsThe Institute lost two other important people this spring with the deaths of James J. Mongan, MD, and William O. Taylor II, influential giants in health care and publishing, respectively.

Dr. Mongan was named by the Board of Trustees as “Friend of the MGH Institute” in 2009 for his strong advocacy and support of the school during his 13 years as CEO of Partners HealthCare and President of Massa-chusetts General Hospital. He was the keynote speaker at February’s annual Interprofessional Rounds presentation (see photo, page 7), one of his last public appearances before his untimely death on May 3.

Mr. Taylor served on the Board of Trustees from 1988-1997. The former publisher of the Boston Globe who engineered the sale of the newspaper to The New York Times in 1993, Mr. Taylor was named an Honorary Trustee upon leaving the board. He has been a generous benefactor of the Institute for more than 20 years. He passed away May 1.

“The Institute has lost two great friends in Dr. Mongan and Mr. Taylor,” said President Janis P. Bellack. “Bill Taylor’s legacy and generosity will be continue to benefit our students for years to come, while Jim Mongan’s unwavering support of the Institute ensured not only its survival, but its sustainability and a stronger relationship with Mass General and Partners HealthCare. We extend our deepest sympathies to their families and their many friends who join us in mourning their passing.”

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Gail Gall ’97 presented “ABCs of Collabo-ration in School Mental Health,” at the 15th Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health, in Albuquerque, New Mexi-co, this past October. She also presented the webinar: “Monitoring Youth Behavior Risks in the US: Using CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data” as part of the HIV On-Line Pro-vider Education Program in December.

Andrew Dwyer NS ‘00, CI ‘00 has started a new position as Chef du Projets in Laus-anne, Switzerland. After working in research at Mass General for more than 10 years, he is helping to build a translational research program at the Center Hospitalier Universi-taire Vaudois (CHUV). Andrew and his wife Krista Chavez ‘00 are also serving as con-sultants with nursing leaders in developing a model for incorporating Nurse Practitioners into the Swiss health care system

Julie Piotrowski ’00 became certified in Ostomy Care by the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Certification Board in October 2010.

Catherine Griffith ’02 was recognized as Clinical Scholar in Mass General’s Clinical Recognition Program this past fall.

Eileen Comeau ’03 was appointed a mem-ber of the Board of Directors of the Campus of Caring in December 2010.

Stephanie Ahmed ’08, who has joined the faculty at University of Massachusetts Medi-cal Center, had a brief appearance on last year’s ABC television series “Boston Med” for her work during a landmark face trans-plant operation.

Cally Woodard ’08 co-presented “A Mind Body Intervention for Depression in a Com-munity Health Setting” at the 30th Annual Meeting of the American Holistic Nurses As-sociation in Colorado Springs last June.

Mary Sylvia-Reardon ’09 submitted a “Did You Know” poster to the Nursing Research Committee of Mass General which was ac-cepted for publication and is scheduled to be distributed throughout the hospital.

Lisa Colombo ’09, recently co-authored two published articles. One was based on her capstone project, “Organizational and Leadership Perceptions Assessment: Oppor-tunities and Challenges Using the Baldrige Companion Surveys” in the January/Febru-ary issue of Journal of Healthcare Quality. The second is based on work done during her research practicum, “Scales for Assess-ing Self-Efficacy of Nurses and Assistants for Preventing Falls,” in the November 15, 2010 online edition of Journal of Advanced Nurs-ing, and published in the February 2011 print edition.

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Dan McCook, Eli Cole-Epstein, and Neal Covas hope more men on campus grow moustaches next November.

Masters in Speech-Language Pathology Cited for Commitment to ExcellenceThe Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology has been granted reaccreditation through April, 2018.

The Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) found that all standards were in complete compliance and reaccredited the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders program for eight years – the maximum number of years the organization can grant.

“CAA commends the program for their commitment to educational excellence and their ability to provide outstanding clinical education,” the report states. “The supervision practices described in the narrative of the accreditation application, the diversity of experiences detailed in clinical sites in the appli-cation and substantiated in the site visit report, and the knowledge and skills graduates acquire to prepare them to provide state-of-the-art, client-centered services in both medical and educational settings, is laudatory.”

The program, ranked 24th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report – and first in New England – has graduated more than 650 students since its inception in 1993.

“I am extremely pleased by this outcome,” stated Gregory Lof, PhD, CCC-SLP, Chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. “I thank the entire CSD and Institute teams for their commitment, support, and caring as we train the next generation of speech-language pathologists. It is rewarding to have our accrediting agency recognize our program’s uniqueness and quality.”

Moustaches for Mens’ HealthDan McCook, Eli Cole-Epstein, and Neal Covas threw away their razors last November in an effort to im-prove men’s health – one moustache at a time.

The first-year Doctor of Physical Therapy students participated in “Movember,” an annual month-long effort when men abstain from shaving their upper lip to raise money and awareness to fight cancers that affect men.

Since the effort began in Australia in 2003, more than 625,000 men have raised more than $42 million. This was the first time the Institute partici-pated, raising several hundred dollars, but the trio hope to make it a larger campus event next fall.

“We thought it was a good thing to do,” said McCook, who noted monies raised throughout America benefited the Prostate Cancer Foundation and Lance Armstrong’s LiveStrong. “People looked at us a bit funny when we started growing them, but once told them what it was for they thought it was cool.”

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CLASS NOTESShe also presented “Leveraging the Role of Nursing to Drive EHR Adoption” at the 2011 Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Annual Meeting this past February in Orlando, FL.

Nancy Kelly ’10 presented her capstone project “Use of a Transitional Minimum Data Set to Improve Communication Between Nursing Home and Emergency Department Staff,” at the Annual Meeting of the Geron-tological Society of America in New Orleans last November. The project is also scheduled to be published in the Journal of the Ameri-can Medical Directors Association.

Christina Kim ’10 is working as a Nurse Practitioner on the Palliative Care Service at Mass General. “I am very happy to have this position, as it is my dream job. I am thankful to have had a positive experience during my time at the IHP,” she writes.

Ian R Lemieux ’10 is currently working as Clinical Study Coordinator and Research Nurse at Fenway Health in Boston. He over-sees two clinical studies evaluating the safe-ty and efficacy of microbicides in HIV pre-vention. He plans to travel to Namibia and Rwanda in 2011 for volunteer consultancies, and to support the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) program and efforts to build infrastructure and capacity for HIV/AIDS laboratory diagnostics.

Jillian Tarani ’10 started a job last August as a Child/Adolescent Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist at the New England Center for Mental Health in Littleton.

Judith Webb ’10 presented a poster, “Life After the Death of a Loved One: Long-Term Impact of Surrogate Decision Making” in Vancouver, BC, this February at the joint Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, and American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

. IN MEMORIAM ,

Donna Terrill NS ‘04 Carrie Penchuk CSD ‘06 Christopher Norman CSD ‘07Lanna B. Kelley NS ‘08Former Nursing Faculty Sylvia Drake PaigeFormer Physical Therapy Faculty Pauline CerasoliFormer Trustee William O. TaylorFounder Nancy T. WattsFormer President of MGH and Partners HealthCare Dr. James J. Mongan

Share your news with your IHP colleagues by submitting a class note with “Class Note” in the subject line to [email protected].

2010 Annual Report Highlights Those Who Are Making a DifferenceWhether volunteering in Haiti, creating a new invention, or formulating a better paradigm to treat patients, the alumni, students, and faculty continue to make their mark.

It’s how they are Making a Difference that is the focus of the 2010 Annual Report. In addition to aca-demic highlights and the financial report of the previous year, the report has seven stories that exemplify the Institute’s excel-lence at Boston’s lead-ing health sciences graduate school:

• Sherline Chery-Morisset NS ’04, who returned to her naïve Haiti to help victims of that country’s |devastating earthquake in January 2010;

• School of Nursing Professor Ruth Palen-Lopez, PhD, GNP-BC, who has developed a new paradigm, Intensive Comfort Care, as a more effective way to care for patients with dementia at the end of life;

• South Boston native Jimmy Cahill, a former firefighter who has made remarkable progress working with speech-language pathology students and faculty in the Institute’s Speech, Language and Literacy Center since having a stroke several years ago;

• Roz Puleo NS ’12, who in addition to being the lead designer in creating a new empathy suit, competed in her first triathalon – just a few short weeks after donating a kidney to help save her ailing father;

• School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Assistant Professor DJ Mattson, EdD, DPT, SCS, who is working with five Entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy students in helping homeless veterans get back on their feet;

• Marie Mullen MI ’12, who took a leave of absence from studying to become a radiologic technologist to teach English to students in India as part of a service mission;

• Thomas Shull SLP ’10, who is spreading the word to help bridge the gap between the hearing and non-hearing worlds;

• Roya Ghazinouri PT ’99, DPT ’07, who as COO of Operation Walk Boston has helped scores of people in foreign countries receive life-trans-forming joint replacements.

The MGH Institute 2010 Annual Report is available at www.mghihp.edu/publications.

Roya Ghazinouri ’99, ’07 with patients in the Dominican Republic.

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class,” noted Greim, a triathlete who overcame an injury to finish the race in 4:38:29. “He had such a radiant energy, and he really came into his own when he entered the Institute.”

The fund will support educational activities in Speech-Language Pathology, with an emphasis on issues around stuttering. The Norman family generously donated $5,000 to the cause.

“This is just the start,” said Greim, who recently moved to Allentown, PA. “We want to show just how much Chris meant to us.”

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Student Wins Handcycle Division of Boston Marathon Nurse practitioner student Kelly Brush ’13 won the women’s hand-cycle division in the 115th running of the Boston Marathon.

“I wasn’t expecting to do as well as I did at all,” said Brush, a first-year Master of Science in Nursing student who finished in 1:55:01. “The condi-tions were just perfect, with a beautiful temperature and a pretty strong tailwind. it made for a great day all around.”

It was her second marathon since she suffered a major spinal cord injury while competing as a sophomore for the Middlebury College ski team in February 2006. While she has full use of her upper body, the injuries required her to use a wheelchair.

“After my accident, the first time that I felt like myself again was when I was able to be an athlete,” she recalled.

“The first athletic thing that I tried was handcycling when I was still in rehab. I loved it and got my first hand-cycle right when I got out of rehab so I could continue to get some exercise.”

In addition to biking, she also partici-pates in skiing, tennis, and golf.

Her charity, the Kelly Brush Founda-tion, has raised more than $700,000 during the past five years to support

ski racing safety and provide adaptive sporting equipment to individuals with spinal cord injury. For her efforts, she received the NCAA Inspiration Award in 2009.

hKailin Collins, a second-year entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy student, completed the 26.2 mile course in 2:48:39. She was the 36th woman to complete the race, and finished 493rd overall and qualified to run Boston next year. The record-setting high school and college runner raised more than $5,500 to support the Physical Therapy Center for Clinical Education and Health Promotion.

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