UC DAVIS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ALUMNI WEEKEND May 13 14
Welcoming back ALL School of Medicine Alumni to campus! Class Reunion Celebrations 1976 1981 1986 1991 1996 2001 2006 2011 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 Come back to learn, reminisce, and reconnect. Come away with renewed pride and fondness for your medical alma mater your teachers and mentors, your friends and classmates who you first met here.
GREETINGS to ALL UC Davis School of Medicine Alumni! Please take a few moments to read through this brochure to find out what s in store for you during Alumni Weekend 2016 May13-14. It s an activity-packed day and a half beginning Friday afternoon and running through Saturday evening. I encourage you to make a special effort to join UC Davis School of Medicine (SOM) leadership, faculty, and staff, along with your friends and classmates for this celebration on the UC Davis Sacramento campus. If you are a MD, residency and/or fellowship graduate, this is your weekend to be on campus with the purpose of reconnecting, reminiscing, and learning more about everything that is great about your medical alma mater. Hear from the Dean as well as our stellar faculty and staff leaders. Meet the current crop of UC Davis medical students. Tour spots you may have never seen before. Raise a glass, break bread, and share a laugh with old friends. Whether you live 2 miles from campus or 2000, join us. We promise it will be worth the trip. Don t forget that if your MD graduation year ends in a 0, 1, 5 or 6, this will also be your class reunion celebration. ( 0s and 5s missed having a reunion celebration last year, so we re catching up!) Reach out and rally your classmates to come and make your reunion gathering truly memorable. On a practical note, be aware that our pricing structure offers you a choice of either an all-inclusive package price (a GREAT deal!) or an à la carte option with a basic registration fee and individual event pricing. The registration process is simple. Use the enclosed Guide to Registration as your roadmap. Choose the events you and your guests plan to attend. Visit conferences.ucdavis.edu/alumniweekend to register on line and pay by credit card, or fill out your Guide to Registration and mail it back to us with your check. Have questions? Want to know who else has registered? Be in touch with me any time. Email medalumni@ucdavis.edu or call 916-734-9410. I look forward to seeing you in May. ML Farrell Director, Alumni Engagement UC DAVIS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ALUMNI WEEKEND 2016
Schedule of Events Friday 1 6 p.m. Check-in and Hospitality All Alumni Weekend activities will take place on the School of Medicine campus in Sacramento. Start off the festivities at the Medical Education Building (4610 X St.) where you will pick up your Alumni Weekend nametag, swag and schedule (with event locations). It s also a great spot to meet up with friends and family in between events. 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. Medical Campus Tours These student-guided walking tours will offer a great overview of the entire medical campus. See what s new since the last time you visited campus. 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. In-depth Site Tours and Presentations Choose from several opportunities for insider tours of select sites on the medical campus and hear presentations from key staff and faculty. It is a chance to get a closer look at some of our state-of-the-art facilities and hear about some of the amazing work happening within those facilities. 1:30 p.m. n The Fetal Therapy Program at UC Davis Get an insider s look from bench to bedside with Dr. Aijun Wang, Ph.D., assistant professor, Department of Surgery; co-director, surgical bioengineering laboratory, stem cell research program; and Shinjiro Hirose, M.D., chief of the Division of Pediatric General, Thoracic and Fetal Surgery, associate professor of surgery; and director of pediatric surgery, Shriner s Hospitals for Children-Northern California. 2 UC DAVIS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ALUMNI WEEKEND 2016
n UC Davis Center for Health and Technology (CHT) The CHT is one of the University of California s premiere facilities for advancing innovation in clinical telehealth, health education and research. Hosted by Thomas Nesbitt 75, M.D. 79, M.P.H., associate vice chancellor for strategic technologies and alliances, this tour will provide interactive demonstrations and a look at how technologies are being integrated into the UC Davis Schools of Health curriculum. n UC Davis Children s Hospital Sacramento region s only nationally-ranked, comprehensive hospital for children and the Central Valley s only level 1 pediatric trauma center and emergency department, this 129-bed hospital includes neonatal, pediatric and pediatric cardiac intensive care units and is renowned for its telemedicine capabilities. Get an in-depth look at and learn about this state-of-the-art facility and its technology on this special guided tour. 3:30 p.m. n UC Davis Institute for Regenerative Cures (IRC) See and hear about the future of medicine on this tour of the IRC the home of the University s stem cell program. Get a glimpse of the labs and manufacturing facility and hear from some of the members of the team who are advancing the science of regenerative medicine through collaborative, cutting-edge research, leading to breakthrough discoveries and clinical trials designed to bring stem cell therapies and cures to patients everywhere. n Center for Health and Technology (repeat see 1:30 p.m.) n UC Davis Children s Hospital (repeat see 1:30 p.m.) All Alumni Welcome Reception 6-7:30 p.m. A great opportunity to see long lost classmates and old friends along with the Dean, faculty leaders, and your School of Medicine Alumni Association (SOMAA) Board of Directors. Relax, raise a glass, enjoy hors d oeuvres and entertainment good company and conversation is guaranteed (and timing gives you a chance for dinner in town on your own). UC DAVIS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ALUMNI WEEKEND 2016 3
Schedule of Events Saturday 8 a.m. 12 noon Late Check-in If you can t check-in on Friday, make your first stop on Saturday the Medical Education Building (4610 X St.) where you will pick up everything you need to help you enjoy the weekend. All Alumni Weekend activities will take place on the School of Medicine campus in Sacramento. 8 9 a.m. Casual Breakfast Buffet ($) Start your very full day off right with a light breakfast buffet including delicious local fare. Alumni Weekend (AW) Forums 9 and 10 a.m. 2 and 3 p.m. With four 45-minute sessions throughout the day and two choices each session, these talks offer an opportunity to hear from some of our stellar medical faculty and staff. Offerings include health and wellness hot button issues; cutting-edge research and clinical work; and that was then, this is now looks at how the School of Medicine has changed and is evolving. All sessions will offer ample time for Q and A.
9 a.m. AW Forums SESSION 1: n Kidney Transplantation at UC Davis Medical Center; The Present and A Look To The Future with Richard Perez, M.D., professor and chief of transplant surgery; director of kidney and pancreas transplant program; medical director, Transplant Center. n The Evolution of Telemedicine at UC Davis with Thomas Nesbitt 75, M.D. 79, M.P.H., associate vice chancellor for strategic technologies and alliances. 10 a.m. AW Forums SESSION 2: n Metabolism and Survival with Yu-Jui Yvonne Wan, Ph.D., professor and vice chair of research, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine; scientific director of biorepositories. n Oh Brave New World: Building the Medical Library of the Future with Marcus Banks, M.L.I.S., head, Blaisdell Medical Library. 11 a.m. School of Medicine Update with Julie Freischlag, M.D. Join Vice Chancellor for Human Health Sciences and Dean of the School of Medicine Julie Freischlag for a town hall-style meeting to hear updates on the school of medicine and health system and her vision for the future. 12:30 1:45 p.m. Informal Networking / Mentoring Lunch ($) Mix and mingle with our medical students and fellow alumni. You ll be able to identify fellow alums and current students who share your professional interests. UC DAVIS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ALUMNI WEEKEND 2016 5
Saturday (continued) 2 p.m. AW Forums SESSION 3: n Be Changed or Be the Change: Engaging Clinicians in Health Care Improvement with Ulfat Shaikh, M.D., M.P.H., M.S., director for healthcare quality at UC Davis; associate professor of pediatrics. n That was Then, This is Now: The Transformation of the Medical Campus with Joel Swift, director, Facilities Planning and Development Division of UC Davis Health System. 3 p.m. AW Forums SESSION 4: n Updates in Women s Health News You Can Use (Right Now!) with Eleanor Bimla Schwarz, M.D., M.S., professor, division of general medicine; health services researcher specializing in women s health. n That was Then, This is Now: The Class of 2020; Challenges and Opportunities with Lee Jones, M.D., associate dean for student affairs; professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Class Reunion Gatherings/ Buffet Dinner ($) 6:30 p.m. If your graduation year ends in a 0, 1, 5 or 6, consider this year your reunion year, and plan on attending this special reunion class dinner. Not in a reunion year? You re welcome regardless! Pick a class reunion dinner you d like to be a part of, or join the come-one-come-all, non-reunion dinner group. 6 UC DAVIS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ALUMNI WEEKEND 2016
Register Today! Online registration is the quickest, most efficient and preferred method to sign up for Alumni Weekend activities. The sooner you register the better. Some events have limited capacity. To register ONLINE and pay by credit card go to: http://conferences.ucdavis.edu/alumniweekend See your enclosed Guide to Registration to help you through the online registration process, or complete the guide and mail to us along with your check. Save by choosing the all-inclusive package or choose our à la carte option and pay for basic registration and pick and choose your meals. ALL-INCLUSIVE Alumni Weekend Registration Package $100 per adult (children free). This includes basic registration package plus all three Saturday meals. OR if you want to go à la carte, the costs are as follows: À la carte Basic registration $20 per adult (children free). Basic registration includes: materials, tours, presentations, parking, registration/hospitality area refreshments, and Friday s All Alumni Welcome Reception. À la carte meals in addition to your basic registration fee, pick and pay for meals individually: Saturday breakfast $15 per person (pp) Saturday lunch with students $20 pp Saturday buffet dinner celebrating reunion classes $85 pp Remember: if you are registering for the all-inclusive package you must indicate which events/meals you plan to attend.
Lodging Information Hotels nearby the Sacramento campus abound. Here are some suggestions. Note the Courtyard Marriott (which is closest to the medical campus) and the Hyatt Place UC Davis (on the Davis campus) are offering rooms at a special discounted rate for Alumni Weekend 2016 (AW16) attendees. In Sacramento: Courtyard Marriott Sacramento Midtown 4422 Y Street, Sacramento 95817 Phone: 916-455-6800 AW16 special rate: $114/night Group: UC Davis School of Medicine Alumni Weekend marriott.com/hotels/travel/saccy-courtyardsacramento-midtown For the special rate, book by 4/22/16 Hotel Med Park 2356 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento 95817 Phone: 916-455-4000 hotelmedpark.com Hyatt Regency 1209 L Street, Sacramento 95814 Phone: 916-443-1234 sacramento.hyatt.com In Davis: If you are considering staying in Davis, plan for a 25-30 minute drive to the Sacramento campus where all the Alumni Weekend activities are taking place. Hyatt Place UC Davis 173 Old Davis Road Extension Davis, CA 95616 Phone: 530-756-9000 AW16 special rate: $199/night Group: UC Davis School of Medicine Alumni Weekend ucdavis.place.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home For the special rate, book by 4/22/16 Hallmark Inn 110 F Street, Davis, CA 95616 Phone: 530-753-3600 hallmarkinn.com The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection (Marriott Hotel) 926 J Street, Sacramento 95814 Phone: 916-447-2700 citizenhotel.com Accessibility Al Alumni Weekend events are accessible for those with disabilities. For special accommodations, please call 916-734-9410 or email medalumni@ucdavis.edu. Parking Complimentary parking for the weekend will be available. Look for signs directing you, and/or email medalumni@ucdavis.edu; we will email you a map of the designated lots. 8 UC DAVIS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ALUMNI WEEKEND 2016
For More Information Please contact: Health Sciences Development and Alumni Relations M.L. Farrell, director of alumni engagement School of Medicine 4900 Broadway, Suite 1150 Sacramento, CA 95820 Alumni Office Phone: 916-734-9410 Fax: 916-451-2637 Email: medalumni@ucdavis.edu Consider a Gift To make a contribution to support student scholarships or other medical education priorities visit give.ucdavis.edu/medi or, if you are mailing in your registration information and want to make a gift, please enclose a separate check to give a tax-deductible donation.