Kent State University
College of Podiatric Medicine
Commencement
May 21, 2021
Board of Trustees
Virginia C. Addicott, ’85, ’95
Pamela E. Bobst, ’85
Robert S. Frost
Jasmine Hoff, ’16, ’17, ’19, Graduate Student Trustee
Robin M. Kilbride
Dylan Mace, Undergraduate Student Trustee
Donald L. Mason
Stephen A. Perry
Shawn M. Riley, ’83
Catherine L. Ross, Ph.D., ’71, National Trustee
Ann Womer Benjamin
Executive Officers of the University
Todd A. Diacon
President
Melody J. Tankersley
Senior Vice President and Provost
Mark M. Polatajko
Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration
Paul E. DiCorleto
Vice President for Research and Sponsored Programs
Amoaba Gooden
Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Lamar R. Hylton
Vice President for Student Affairs
Rebecca Murphy
Interim Vice President for University Relations
Mary G. Parker
Vice President for Enrollment Management
John M. Rathje
Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
Charlene K. Reed
Vice President and University Secretary
Peggy Shadduck
Vice President for Regional Campuses
Valoree Vargo
Interim Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Willis Walker
Vice President for General Counsel
Nicholas M. Gattozzi III
Executive Director for Government and Community Relations
Randale L. Richmond
Director of Athletics
Academic Organization
Senior Vice President and Provost
Melody J. Tankersley
College of Aeronautics and Engineering
Christina L. Bloebaum, Dean
College of Applied and Technical Studies
Peggy Shadduck, Dean
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Mark Mistur, Dean
College of the Arts
John R. Crawford-Spinelli, Dean
College of Arts and Sciences
Mandy Munro-Stasiuk, Interim Dean
College of Business Administration
Deborah F. Spake, Dean
College of Communication and Information
Amy L. Reynolds, Dean
College of Education, Health and Human Services
James C. Hannon, Dean
College of Nursing
Denice Sheehan, Interim Dean
College of Podiatric Medicine
Allan M. Boike, Dean
College of Public Health
Sonia A. Alemagno, Dean
Graduate Studies
Manfred van Dulmen, Dean
Honors College
Alison J. Smith, Dean
University College
Eboni J. Pringle, Dean
University Libraries
Kenneth Burhanna, Dean
A Message From the President
Congratulations to the Kent State University Class of 2021. You did it!
You overcame the obstacles of the pandemic. You did not quit. You persevered, you took care of your responsibilities during these, the most trying of times, and you graduated.
Many things about your Kent State experience you will remember, and many you will forget as you make your way through subsequent years and decades. For my part, I have one request – just one ASK of each and every one of you: Remember that FLASHES TAKE CARE OF FLASHES.
Taking care of each other. That’s how you made it to this memorable moment. Taking care of each other, that is how all of us survived the pandemic. Take care of each other – it’s a Flashes thing to do.
Congratulations again on this important accomplishment. Please know that the entire campus community is proud of you and continues to cheer for you on your journey beyond Kent State.
Be sure to celebrate sufficiently and be sure to celebrate responsibly.
You earned it.
Flashes Forever!
Sincerely,
Todd A. Diacon, Ph.D.
President
Order of Exercises
College of Podiatric Medicine
Degree Ceremony
Kent State Student Green
Friday, May 21, 2021
1 p.m.
Call to Order
Scott A. Spencer, D.P.M.
Announcer
National Anthem
Anna Hylton
School of Music
Accompanied by:
Alexandre Marr
Opening Remarks
Allan M. Boike, D.P.M.
Dean, College of Podiatric Medicine
President's Remarks
Todd A. Diacon, Ph.D.
President
Conferral Of Degrees
Allan M. Boike, D.P.M.
Dean, College of Podiatric Medicine
Degrees Conferred by:
Todd A. Diacon, Ph.D.
President
Presentation of Degree Candidates
Announced by:
Scott A. Spencer, D.P.M.
Music by:
Hugh A. Glauser School of Music String Quartet
Podiatric Physician’s Oath
Allan M. Boike, D.P.M.
Dean, College of Podiatric Medicine
Closing Remarks
Todd A. Diacon, Ph.D.
President
Alma Mater
Anna Hylton
School of Music
Accompanied by:
Alexandre Marr
Recessional
Highland Cathedral
Ulrich Roever and Michael Korb, Composers
Scott A. Spencer, D.P.M., Bagpipes
Honoraries
Pi Delta
National Podiatric Honor Society
Duane J. Ehredt Jr., D.P.M., Advisor
The society is the promotion of high scholarship, scientific and fraternal spirit, and the proper recognition of the high scholastic achievement in the podiatric sciences.
Membership degree candidates include:
Eric C. Beaujon
Thomas George Jr.
Aaren Harrington
Zachary Paul Hill
Trenton Jared Leo
Nathan Porter LeSueur
Deana L. Lewis
Orlando Joshua Martinez
Emily Rose Merriman
Kristina Lynn Minniti
Maitri Kanubhai Patel
Karlos Pena
Brennan K. Reardon
Andrew J. Regal
Sukhbir Kaur Sandhar
Taylor Nicole Saucier
Christopher M. Smith
Natalie Ann Spicer
Bradley Madison Wiemken
Chase N. Witter
Jordan LeeAnn Young
Class Officers
College of Podiatric Medicine
Class of 2021
Membership degree candidates include:
Michael Ryan Sweeney
President
Nathan Porter LeSueur
Vice President
Daniel Joseph McManus
Treasurer
Jian Zeng
Secretary
Jesse Robert Miller
Clinical Affairs
Academic Awards
Class of 2021
First in the ClassOrlando Joshua Martinez
Second in the ClassTaylor Nicole Saucier
Clinical Podiatry AwardJordan LeeAnn Young
Diabetic Lower Extremity Care AwardBrennan K. Reardon
Dr. Allan M. Spencer Orthotics/Biomechanics AwardElvis Tako
Dr. Karen Ondrick Biomedical Excellence AwardOrlando Joshua Martinez
Dr. William F. Munsey Leadership AwardPreston Carr
Graduate Merit AwardSarah Emily Chmielewski
James A. Conforti, D.P.M., Community Relations AwardRachel Marie Height-Kaplan
Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine Research AwardSteven Chambers
Professional Ethics AwardNathan Leonard Moore
Service to the College AwardTrenton Jared Leo
Surgical Skills AwardMorgan MacLean
The Ilya Bratslavsky Student Doctor AwardThomas George Jr.
The Rajan Laddu Student Doctor AwardMichael Ryan Sweeney
The Sean Glennon Student Doctor AwardAmy Jo Marcano-Reik
Timothy Holbrook Memorial Award for Excellence in OrthopedicsAmy Jo Marcano-Reik
Thomas V. Melillo, D.P.M., Memorial AwardTaylor Nicole Saucier
William F. Todd, D.P.M., Award for Excellence in General MedicineOrlando Joshua Martinez
College of Podiatric Medicine
Allan M. Boike, D.P.M., Dean
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Aaron Abraham
Residency: Inspira Medical Center Vineland
Vineland, New Jersey
Abena Framso Agyepong
Residency: East Liverpool City Hospital
East Liverpool, Ohio
Asad Akbar
Residency: Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
Hartford, Connecticut
Riasat Ali
Residency: Inspira Medical Center Vineland
Vineland, New Jersey
Hassan I. Alkhalil
Residency: Ascension Providence Hospital Southfield Campus
Southfield, Michigan
Fahad Aslam
Residency: Chestnut Hill Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nicole Baxter
Residency: Emory Decatur Hospital
Decatur, Georgia
Hussein C. Bazzi
Residency: Ascension Genesys Hospital
Grand Blanc, Michigan
Eric C. Beaujon
Residency: Mercy Health Regional Medical Center
Lorain, Ohio
Carl Saaler Braunschweiger
Residency: TriHealth-Bethesda North Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio
Joshua Blake Burchell
Residency: LECOM Health/Millcreek Community Hospital
Erie, Pennsylvania
Shannon McAvoy Carmignani
Residency: University Hospitals Regional Hospitals-Richmond Medical Center-Kent State
Richmond Heights, Ohio
Preston Carr
Residency: Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
Falls Church, Virginia
Steven Chambers
Residency: University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine
Cincinnati, Ohio
David Raj Chandra
Residency: Christus Saint Patrick Hospital
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Sarah Emily Chmielewski
Residency: Detroit Medical Center
Detroit, Michigan
Zachary A. Coleman
Residency: University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine
Cincinnati, Ohio
Richard M. Cukelj
Residency: University Hospitals Regional Hospitals-Richmond Medical Center-Kent State
Richmond Heights, Ohio
Zienab Dabaja
Residency: Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
Wyandotte, Michigan
Brenden Earl Davis
Residency: Reading Hospital
West Reading, Pennsylvania
College of Podiatric Medicine
Allan M. Boike, D.P.M., Dean
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Anna Doan
Residency: East Liverpool City Hospital
East Liverpool, Ohio
Wei Dong
Residency: New York- Presbyterian/Queens
Flushing, New York
Emily Ann Edwards
Residency: Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center
Lima, Ohio
Silas Fiefhaus
Residency: DVA-James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Mountain Home, Tennessee
Thomas George Jr.
Residency: John Peter Smith Hospital
Fort Worth, Texas
Benjamin Haberer
Residency: DVA-Dayton VA Medical Center
Dayton, Ohio
Curtis Dale Hamilton
Residency: Surgical Hospital of Oklahoma, LCC and Cleveland Clinic
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Colton Kirk Hansen
Residency: DVA-Orlando VA Medical Center
Orlando, Florida
Aaren Harrington
Residency: Rochester General Hospital
Rochester, New York
Rachel Marie Height-Kaplan
Residency: Ascension Providence Hospital Southfield Campus
Southfield, Michigan
Trevor Herak
Residency: St. Vincent Charity Medical Center
Cleveland, Ohio
Zachary Paul Hill
Residency: Grant Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio
Amer Hitto
Residency: Cape Fear Valley Health
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Shane P. Jones
Residency: Mercy Health Regional Medical Center
Lorain, Ohio
Peter Karl Kemp
Residency: United Health Services Hospitals Inc.
Johnson City, New York
Faten Khawaja
Residency: Larkin Community Hospital
South Miami, Florida
Joon Hyung Kim
Residency: Mount Sinai Medical Center
Miami Beach, Florida
Archana Krishnan
Residency: LECOM Health/Millcreek Community Hospital
Erie, Pennsylvania
Angela Catherine Krupka
Residency: Catholic Health System-Sisters of Charity Hospital
Buffalo, New York
Tyler Daniel Kubina
Residency: Program withheld by request
Minh Son Le
Residency: The Christ Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio
Hojin Lee
Residency: United Health Services Hospitals Inc.
Johnson City, New York
Trenton Jared Leo
Residency: Eastern Virginia Medical School
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Nathan Porter LeSueur
Residency: Intermountain Medical Center
Murray, Utah
College of Podiatric Medicine
Allan M. Boike, D.P.M., Dean
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Deana L. Lewis
Residency: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio
Morgan MacLean
Residency: Mercy Health Regional Medical Center
Lorain, Ohio
Samuel Makanjuola
Residency: University Hospitals Regional Hospitals-Richmond Medical Center-Kent State
Richmond Heights, Ohio
Amy Jo Marcano-Reik
Residency: University Hospitals Regional Hospitals-Richmond Medical Center-Kent State
Richmond Heights, Ohio
Orlando Joshua Martinez
Residency: John Peter Smith Hospital
Fort Worth, Texas
Jordan Lee Martonik
Residency: Aultman Alliance Community
Alliance, Ohio
Hannah Green Mayo
Residency: DVA-Eastern Colorado Health Care System
Aurora, Colorado
Cameron Lee McMahen
Residency: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio
Daniel Joseph McManus
Residency: New York-Presbyterian/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
Brooklyn, New York
Venkatramesh Reddy Medapati
Residency: Long Island Jewish Forest Hills at Northwell Health
Forest Hills, New York
Emily Rose Merriman
Residency: Heritage Valley Beaver
Beaver, Pennsylvania
Jesse Robert Miller
Residency: Beaumont Hospital-Farmington Hills
Farmington Hills, Michigan
Caitlyn Jessica Minihane
Residency: Long Island Jewish Forest Hills at Northwell Health
Forest Hills, New York
Kristina Lynn Minniti
Residency: University Hospitals Regional Hospitals-Richmond Medical Center-Kent State
Richmond Heights, Ohio
Gabriel James Mitchell
Residency: Southwest General Health Center
Middleburg Heights, Ohio
Nathan Leonard Moore
Residency: East Liverpool City Hospital
East Liverpool, Ohio
Elizabeth Anne Morrison
Residency: Roger Williams Medical Center
Providence, Rhode Island
Trevor Norris
Residency: Mercy Health Regional Medical Center
Lorain, Ohio
Vincent Oliverio
Residency: Aultman Alliance Community
Alliance, Ohio
Richard Young Park
Residency: University Hospitals Regional Hospitals-Richmond Medical Center-Kent State
Richmond Heights, Ohio
Deven Bipin Patel
Residency: The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health
Cincinnati, Ohio
Maitri Kanubhai Patel
Residency: Mercy Health Regional Medical Center
Lorain, Ohio
Parimal B. Patel
Residency: Ascension Macomb Oakland Hospital
Warren, Michigan
College of Podiatric Medicine
Allan M. Boike, D.P.M., Dean
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Karlos Pena
Residency: Hoboken University Medical Center
Hoboken, New Jersey
Matthew Peter
Residency: Cambridge Health Alliance
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Victor Joseph Putz
Residency: McLaren Oakland
Pontiac, Michigan
Brennan K. Reardon
Residency: Wake Forest Baptist Health
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Andrew J. Regal
Residency: Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Gregory Paul Ritchey
Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital
New Haven, Connecticut
Michael Gerard Rose
Residency: Program withheld by request
James C. Rousher
Residency: East Liverpool City Hospital
East Liverpool, Ohio
Sukhbir Kaur Sandhar
Residency: Swedish Medical Center-Cherry Hill Campus
Seattle, Washington
Taylor Nicole Saucier
Residency: HCA Houston Healthcare West
Houston, Texas
Jake Lester Semon
Residency: MetroWest Medical Center
Framingham, Massachusetts
Anas Siddiqi
Residency: Beaumont Health-Wayne
Wayne, Michigan
Christopher M. Smith
Residency: Hunt Regional Medical Center
Greenville, Texas
Natalie Ann Spicer
Residency: Mercy Health Regional Medical Center
Lorain, Ohio
Raniea Sulieman
Residency: Program withheld by request
Michael Ryan Sweeney
Residency: University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky
Elvis Tako
Residency: Mercy Health Regional Medical Center
Lorain, Ohio
Peter Joseph Talisse
Residency: Emory Decatur Hospital
Decatur, Georgia
Nathan Carman Tirabassi
Residency: Rochester General Hospital
Rochester, New York
Caroline Virginia Whitaker
Residency: Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
Hartford, Connecticut
Bradley Madison Wiemken
Residency: Mercy Health Regional Medical Center
Lorain, Ohio
Chase N. Witter
Residency: St. Vincent Evansville
Evansville, Indiana
Jordan LeeAnn Young
Residency: Detroit Medical Center
Detroit, Michigan
Jian Zeng
Residency: Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center
Toledo, Ohio
Summary of Candidates for Degrees
Kent State University
Spring 2021
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Associate of Applied Business53
Associate of Applied Science299
Associate of Arts203
Associate of Science245
Associate of Technical Studies7
BACHELOR DEGREES
Bachelor of Applied Horticulture0
Bachelor of Arts764
Bachelor of Business Administration491
Bachelor of Fine Arts116
Bachelor of Integrative Studies54
Bachelor of Music9
Bachelor of Radiologic and Imaging Sciences2
Bachelor of Science1,114
Bachelor of Science in Education184
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology22
Bachelor of Science in Nursing306
Bachelor of Science in Public Health113
Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies29
GRADUATE DEGREES
Doctor of Audiology9
Doctor of Nursing Practice10
Doctor of Philosophy35
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine91
Educational Specialist18
Master of Architecture16
Master of Arts104
Master of Arts in Economics6
Master of Arts in Teaching13
Master of Business Administration41
Master of Digital Sciences5
Master of Education157
Master of Engineering Technology4
Master of Fashion Industry Studies6
Master of Fine Arts24
Master of Geographic Information Science16
Master of Health Care Design1
Master of Landscape Architecture1
Master of Liberal Studies1
Master of Library and Information Science84
Master of Music36
Master of Public Administration8
Master of Public Health41
Master of Science118
Master of Science in Accounting16
Master of Science in Nursing153
Master of Technology8
Master of Urban Design4
SUMMARY
Associate807
Bachelor3,204
Master863
Educational Specialist18
Doctorate145
Total5,037
Podiatric Physician’s Oath
I do solemnly swear, on my honor, to those who
have taught me, and by all things that I hold sacred, that as a practitioner
of Podiatric Medicine, I shall abide by
the following precepts:
I shall, above all, hold paramount the welfare of my patient,
regardless of fee or favor, and I shall neither prescribe nor give any
treatment or drug which will be detrimental
to his well-being.
I shall endeavor to uphold the dignity of the professional way of life,
the aims of which are to render public service.
I shall cherish those who have taught me, holding high their
principles and precepts, and I pledge that I shall do everything that
I am able to do to promote and to protect the profession of
Podiatric Medicine and to aid my fellow practitioners
In swearing to this oath, I hereby dedicate myself in service
to the health of humanity, and I hold as my goal the relief of pain
and suffering. If I keep this oath, may I receive guidance in
the practice of my art, and may I enjoy my life
in the respect of all individuals.
Academic Attire
Identification of the hood and robe as academic apparel is believed to have originated at the English universities of Oxford and Cambridge during the 12th and 13th centuries. The hoods are a carry-over from the times when monks, who operated those universities, wore them to protect their shaved heads in winter. The robe is an adaptation of the shoulder cape also worn by those same monks while collecting alms.
Use of the academic robe came to the United States in 1754, with the founding of what is now Columbia University. In 1895, a commission of university officials adopted a universal code of design and color for the academic garb. This code has undergone several revisions in subsequent years, with most recent modifications accepted in 1960.
Styling of the robes varies for the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. The width of sleeve borders and length of the hood increase with each advanced degree.
In the hoods, the color of the velvet border indicates the type of degree held, while the lining designates the official colors of the institution granting it.
A distinguishing color table for academic attire:
College of Aeronautics and EngineeringOrange
College of Applied and Technical Studies
AgribusinessMaize
AssociateBlack
EngineeringOrange
Horticulture, ScienceGolden Yellow
Music TechnologyPink
RadiologyMaroon
Technical and Applied ScienceDrab
College of Architecture and Environmental DesignBlue Violet
College of the Arts
Arts, Fine Arts, ScienceBrown
MusicPink
College of Arts and Sciences
ArtsWhite
Fine ArtsBrown
ScienceGolden Yellow
Public AdministrationPeacock Blue
College of Business AdministrationDrab
College of Communication and Information
Arts, Fine Arts, ScienceCrimson
Library ScienceLemon
College of Education, Health and Human ServicesLight Blue
AudiologyGreen
College of NursingApricot
College of Podiatric MedicineGreen
College of Public HealthSalmon
The Mace
The mace carried by the macebearer in the academic processional symbolizes authority. The macebearer carries a mace created and crafted by alumnus Michael V. Jaszczak, ’98. Jaszczak created the mace based upon the input of a committee charged with the task of bringing forth a new design utilizing the resources and wealth of talent available in Kent State’s School of Art.
The central motif of the university seal retains the sun of the state seal, signifying state ownership, and is symbolic of the light of knowledge and wisdom. The shield suggests the geographic shape of Ohio. The bird, which symbolizes leadership, is the chimney swift, a species that colonizes on campus and seems to be in constant flight. The university colors of blue and gold are incorporated in the enameled piece, which is set on top of a walnut pole. The mace rests in a walnut stand crafted by David Dalton, Ph.D., who taught for many years in the College of Education, Health and Human Services.
The Gonfalons
Gonfalons are long ceremonial flags or banners suspended from a crossbar. The use of ceremonial banners dates back to the 1500s. Italian towns, for example, each have a gonfalon, which is the official emblem of the town, showing its coat of arms.
Each of the college gonfalons is emblazoned with the Kent State seal on an academic color of one of the college’s disciplines, established by academic protocol.
The President’s Medallion
The president’s medallion symbolizes the responsibility in the Office of the President. Its central motif is the university seal, which retains the sun of the state seal, signifying state ownership, and is symbolic of the light of knowledge and wisdom. The shield suggests the geographic shape of Ohio. The bird, which symbolizes leadership, is the chimney swift.
About Kent State
Kent State University is one of the largest university systems in the nation, yet one of the closest families in the world. We embrace diversity and the culture it creates ‒ promoting visionary ideas and bold thinking. From this environment, our students draw strength and support to stand for what matters and to take meaningful action for change.
More than 100 years after William S. Kent donated his valuable farmland so the state could build a teacher-training school for the area, Kent State is one of Ohio’s leading public universities and a major educational, economic and cultural resource far beyond the Northeast Ohio region it has served since its founding as Kent State Normal School in 1910.
Today, poised to play a leading role in 21st century education, Kent State is one of 91 public doctoral universities with high research activity, as categorized by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Kent State is the highest-ranking public university in Northern Ohio on the Top Public Schools and Best National Universities lists by U.S. News & World Report for 2021.
With eight campuses spanning Northeast Ohio, a College of Podiatric Medicine, the Twinsburg Academic Center, and academic sites in major world cities such as Florence, Geneva and New York, Kent State illuminates the way as a world-class institution. Its programs and partnerships boldly expand the boundaries of knowledge for faculty engaged in research and collaboration, and for students receiving life-changing experiences in experiential and study-away programs.
The student body comprises more than 36,000 students, including more than 1,300 international students from nearly 100 countries. The university earns worldwide recognition for its optimum balance of more than 340 undergraduate programs of study and nearly 200 master’s and doctoral programs of study.
The addition of new teaching and learning environments, from the sciences to the arts, and the development of exciting new academic programs characterize Kent State’s focus on transformational educational experiences. The university is accelerating its strategic investment in established areas of research expertise, including environmental science, population health, global understanding and materials sciences. Building upon its historic and foundational research in liquid crystals, Kent State's Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute embraces a leading international role in advanced materials and soft matter science and innovation.
Kent State recognizes its place in history with the May 4 Visitors Center and annual May 4 Commemoration, which pay homage to the seminal events of May 4, 1970, on the university's Kent Campus. The center and annual observances honor those who lost their lives, those who were wounded and those who survived.
World-renowned, nationally ranked and regionally vital, Kent State proudly serves higher education and the world with graduates who are finding their purpose and making a difference with their contributions.
While some people measure both history and success by tangibles, a Kent State professor emeritus suggests considering timeless intangibles that “can be measured by the lump in your throat … by walking tall.” On a sun-drenched July day in 1914, Kent State’s first graduation class of 34 members walked tall. They led the way for the many hundreds of thousands of Kent State alumni who live and work around the world. Proudly joining their ranks are today’s newest members of the Kent State family on this glorious day of celebration.
For more information about Kent State, visit www.kent.edu.
Congratulations!
Congratulations on earning your degree from Kent State University and welcome to the Golden Flashes alumni family!
As you spread your wings to fly far and near, you’ll find the Golden Flashes family is always close by. With continued support after graduation, a variety of exciting alumni events, interest- or area-based groups and access to important information about your alma mater, you’ll always have reason to be a proud Kent State graduate.
Visit www.kent.edu/alumni to learn more and
connect with us @KSUAlumni
Share what graduation means to you and your Kent State memories using
Your achievement powers a lifetime of purpose, and we are excited to see how our new alumni will change the world. Wear your alumni pin with pride!
College of Podiatric Medicine
Faculty 2020-2021
Stephanie J. Belovich, Ph.D.
Associate Professor,
Pre-Clinical Sciences
Marie M. Blazer, D.P.M.
Associate Professor,
Podiatric and General Medicine
Allan M. Boike, D.P.M.
Dean and Professor,
Podiatric Surgery and Biomechanics
Thomas W. Brewer, Ph.D., M.Jur., CHC
Adjunct Professor,
Podiatric and General Medicine
Bryan D. Caldwell, D.P.M., M.D.
Senior Associate Dean, Professor,
Podiatric and General Medicine
Windy Cole, D.P.M.
Adjunct Professor,
Division of Research
James C. Connors, D.P.M.
Assistant Professor,
Podiatric Surgery and Biomechanics
Mark R. Dalman, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor,
Pre-Clinical Sciences
Joann P. Eble, M.S.
Assistant Professor,
Pre-Clinical Sciences
Duane J. Ehredt Jr., D.P.M.
Associate Professor,
Podiatric Surgery and Biomechanics
Ian Farnkopf
Adjunct Professor,
Pre-Clinical Sciences
Antony George, M.D., M.P.H.
Adjunct Professor,
Podiatric Surgery and Biomechanics
Karen C. Haely, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor,
Podiatric and General Medicine
Mark A. Hardy, D.P.M.
Interim Assistant Dean of Clinical Education,
Associate Professor and Division Head,
Podiatric Surgery and Biomechanics
Vincent J. Hetherington, D.P.M., M.S.
Professor Emeritus,
Podiatric Surgery and Biomechanics
John Hwang, Pharm.D.
Adjunct Professor,
Pre-Clinical Sciences
Rachel E. Johnson, D.P.M.
Associate Professor,
Podiatric and General Medicine
Jill S. Kawalec, Ph.D., M.S.
Professor and Division Head,
Pre-Clinical Sciences,
Director of Research
Michael A. Landers, D.D.S., M.A.
Adjunct Professor,
Pre-Clinical Sciences
Mary A. Mooney, M.D.
Adjunct Professor,
Pre-Clinical Sciences
Abe G. Osbourne, D.P.M.
Associate Professor,
Podiatric and General Medicine
College of Podiatric Medicine
Faculty 2020-2021
Lawrence S. Osher, D.P.M.
Professor,
Podiatric and General Medicine
Ralph G. Osting, D.P.M.
Adjunct Professor,
Podiatric Surgery and Biomechanics
Joel R. Peerless, M.D.
Adjunct Professor,
Podiatric and General Medicine
Rocco A. Petrozzi, D.P.M.
Associate Professor and Division Head,
Podiatric and General Medicine
Christina Pratt, D.P.M.
Assistant Professor,
Podiatric and General Medicine
Mark C. Razzante, D.P.M.
Assistant Professor,
Podiatric Surgery and Biomechanics
Edweana M. Robinson, M.D., M.S.
Adjunct Professor,
Podiatric and General Medicine
Kathy J. Siesel, D.P.M.
Associate Professor,
Podiatric Surgery and Biomechanics
Scott A. Spencer, D.P.M.
Interim Director for Clinical Operations and Associate Professor,
Podiatric Surgery and Biomechanics
Tim S. Whittingham, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor,
Pre-Clinical Sciences
In Memory of
Sean Glennon
Podiatric Medical Student
College of Podiatric Medicine
2017 - 2018