Spring 2024 Class Notes

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Class Notes

1970s

Richard L. Abbott, MD ’71, professor emeritus at the University of California, San Francisco, was elected to serve as the president of the Academia Ophthalmologica Internationalis, a term that will continue until Sept. 30, 2026. Abbott is the past president of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Pan American Association of Ophthalmology, and the Pan American Ophthalmological Foundation.

1980s

Ruth S. Spector, MD ’86, MBA, FCCM, was named a Pinnacle Life Member by the Inner Circle, for contributions to the fields of internal medicine, anesthesia, and critical care medicine. Prior to opening her own practice, Spector most recently served as director of critical care services Good Samaritan Hospital.

2000s

Juan Reyes, MD ’04, was promoted to the rank of associate professor of medicine at GW SMHS.
Elizabeth Ann Molloy Wells, MD ’06, was promoted to the rank of professor of neurology and rehabilitation medicine, and of pediatrics at GW SMHS.

2010s

Amy B. Caggiula, MD ’10, was promoted to the rank of associate professor of emergency medicine at GW SMHS.
Alexandra G. Espinel, MD ’10, was promoted to the rank of associate professor of surgery and of pediatrics at GW SMHS.
Anita Vincent, MD ’11, was promoted to the rank of associate professor of anesthesiology and critical care medicine at GW SMHS.

 

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