Newswise CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia University of Virginia Health System physicians Jonathon D. Truwit (EMBA 09), critical care pulmonologist, chief medical officer and senior associate dean for clinical affairs; and Paul Matherne (EMBA 10), cardiologist and division chief of pediatric cardiology, were among the 189 Health System physicians elected to the national Best Doctors in America list for 2013, released by Best Doctors Inc. In addition to distinguished careers in medicine, the two are alumni of the University of Virginia Darden School of Business MBA for Executives format of the Schools MBA program.

Matherne recently participated in Dardens annual health care conference, sponsored by the Darden Health Care Leadership Club. Matherne and Truwit credit their Darden experience with having a significant impact on their performance as leaders within the U.Va. School of Medicine.

Receiving an MBA at Darden was a seminal achievement in my academic career that has opened many doors and provided many new opportunities, said Matherne. Most importantly, it has led me to think differently, which is impacting how I practice medicine and teach in a very positive manner."

The Darden experience improved my leadership and communication skills while also providing me with a strong foundation in business administration, said Truwit. As a result, I am a much more effective leader. This has been accompanied by improved quality, safety, efficiency and alignment amongst the constituents of the Health System, he added.

Health care, including organizational challenges implementing the Affordable Care Act, is part of a global conversation our students are having as leaders within their companies, said Barbara Millar, assistant dean of Dardens EMBA program. Physicians in the EMBA cohort offer an insiders view on the health care industry and the challenges facing executives within organizations.

Best Doctors Inc. helps health services consumers make medical decisions by connecting them with medical specialists and expert advice. Physicians are selected to the Best Doctors list based on physician surveys. According to Best Doctors, physicians are asked questions including If you or a loved one needed a doctor in your specialty, to whom would you refer them? The Best Doctors group also checks the credentials and clinical activity of all nominees. Only about 5 percent of U.S. doctors earn inclusion on the list.

For questions or information, contact communication@darden.virginia.edu or a member of the Communication team.

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MADISON, N.J., April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Quest Diagnostics (DGX), the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, announced today that Sukumar Nagendran, M.D., has joined Quest Diagnostics as vice president, medical affairs, a new position.

In this role, Dr. Nagendran will provide medical oversight for the company's diagnostic information services. He reports to Jon R. Cohen, M.D., senior vice president and chief medical officer, and will be based at the company's headquarters in Madison, NJ.

"Dr. Nagendran has an impressive record of successful medical affairs in several clinical areas as well as in new product and business development and clinical trial operations," said Dr. Cohen. "These experiences, combined with his relationships with top medical and healthcare experts, will help us to engage medical opinion leaders, payers and clients in more productive dialogues aboutthecompositionand value of our services. These competencies are critical as our companystrives to be more externally focusedand responsive tomarket needs."

Most recently, Dr. Nagendran served as vice president, head of medical affairs at Reata Pharma. Prior to that, he was therapeutic-area head for new product development, medical affairs, clinical operations and biometrics, in which he oversaw several therapeutic areas, including oncology, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, for Daiichi Sankyo. He has held other senior positions related to clinical development and medical affairs for Pfizer and Novartis.

Dr. Nagendran also has significant clinical practice experience. Early in his career, Dr. Nagendranpracticed in alarge internal-medicinephysician groupand was a staff physician at three hospitals in Phoenix, Arizona. In addition, he is formerly a member of the PrimeCare managed care committee for Phoenix-based Banner Health Systems, one of the largest nonprofit healthcare systems in the United States.

Dr. Nagendran's research on cardiovascular disease, diabetes, oncology, pulmonary medicine and other areas of medicine has been published in a number of peer-reviewed publications, including Endocrine Practice, Current Medical Research & Opinion and Journal of Clinical Lipidology.

Dr. Nagendran earned a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from Rutgers University and earned his doctorate in medicine from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey, where he was given the Robert Wood Johnson Alumni award for outstanding medical student. He completed his internal medicine training at The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., and was inducted into the prestigious Mayo Alumni Laureate Group.

About Quest DiagnosticsQuest Diagnostics is the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services that patients and doctors need to make better healthcare decisions. The company offers the broadest access to diagnostic information services through its network of laboratories and patient service centers, and provides interpretive consultation through its extensive medical and scientific staff. Quest Diagnostics is a pioneer in developing innovative diagnostic tests and advanced healthcare information technology solutions that help improve patient care. Additional company information is available at QuestDiagnostics.com. Follow us at Facebook.com/QuestDiagnostics and Twitter.com/QuestDX.

Quest, Quest Diagnostics, and all associated Quest Diagnostics registered or unregistered trademarks are the property of Quest Diagnostics. All third-party marks are the property of their respective owners.

Quest Diagnostics Contacts:Wendy Bost (Media): 973-520-2800 Dan Haemmerle (Investors): 973-520-2900

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Meharry Medical College in North Nashville is constructing the Turner Family Center, the college's first major construction project on the campus in 30 years.

Meharry saw a lot of growth on its campus three decades ago, but not much since then.

"There was a building boom in that period, from probably the early 70's to the late 70's, then it kind of stopped," said Bob Poole from Meharry Medical College.

Late last year the college broke ground on the Turner Family Center on 21st Avenue North.

"This building really is a symbol of coming together for the campus, where it will be a central meeting place for everyone," Poole said.

The three-story, 80,000 square foot building will house classroom space, an auditorium, a banquet hall, food court and administrative offices. It will cost $25 million to build.

Poole said the new construction signals progress on the campus.

"When people see those cranes going up, and just get an idea, wow these people are really on the move. Or when you see several projects going at once, it really means a lot. It means the college is really moving forward," Poole explained.

Student Jay-Sheree Allen has attended Meharry Medical College for the last two years.

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PainCare recently awarded a scholarship to Spaulding High School student Emily Benway so she can attend the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine in Boston.Courtesy photo

SOMERWSORTH PainCare recently awarded a $2,195 scholarship to Spaulding High School student Emily Benway so she may attend the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine in Boston.

Benway was nominated to attend the forum by Wendy Hendryx of Spaulding High School based on her academic excellence, leadership potential and interest in a career in medicine. She earned a $500 scholarship through the leadership program, and PainCare is pleased to help her the rest of the way.

The National Youth Leadership Forum is dedicated to preparing the nation's future physicians for the opportunities and responsibilities that lie ahead. Benway and her fellow students will have the opportunity to participate in intensive concentrations at Boston's technologically advanced medical institutions, where they can study diagnostic tools and specific medical specialties in detail. Benway will receive college credit through forum partner, George Mason University.

"It is with pride and purpose that we support Emily in this unique educational opportunity," said Dr. Michael O'Connell, CEO of PainCare. "With the supreme challenges facing the medical field, we must generate health care professionals who understand how to most efficiently and effectively treat patients and also emphasize prevention as the optimal means of reducing the health-care costs for our nation."

For more about the National Youth Leadership of Medicine, visit http://www.nylf.org/MED. For more information about PainCare, visit PainMD.com.

PORTSMOUTH New Hampshire's second annual Komen Race for the Cure, a 5K run or walk and Kids Fun Run to benefit the Vermont-New Hampshire Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, returns to Strawbery Banke Museum on May 11.

Race organizers are seeking local and statewide sponsors. Sponsorship can be in the form of cash or in-kind donations at all levels.

Classic Cutters, a hair salon on Albany Street, will sponsor the New Hampshire Race's first Survivor Tent. The salon uses and sells only natural, non-carcinogenic and all-organic hair products and offers complimentary styling, coloring and cutting of cancer victim's wigs.

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As Robert McGehee, graduate school dean at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Ark., greeted students, staff and community members Friday, he was thankful so many attended the final of five public forums in the College of Coastal Georgia's presidential search.

"The path you guys have been on for the last five years is nothing short of amazing," he said.

Having been involved in the science and medical fields for a long time, as well at the director of the Arkansas Biosciences Institution, McGehee feels he would be a positive force in the college's growing medical endeavors.

"You also have a fairly new pre-professional medical degree program I could work with as well as helping bridge the gap and set up connections to institutions like Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia, establishing a great reputation with excellent students for the medical colleges across the state."

McGehee shared with the attendees of the forum that his management style would be inclusive, open door and very candid.

He acknowledged he lacked experience in some areas but stressed it wouldn't mean programs would be put on the shelf if he were to become the college's president.

"I love the arts and humanities, but I have a weakness there. However, I know how to work with people who do know what they're talking about so I can understand and comprehend what's needed and in what direction all of the stakeholders involved would like to go," McGehee said.

McGehee is the last of five candidates to address the college the past two weeks. Others included Bennie Harris, vice president for development and alumni relations at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn.; Beth Weatherby, vice president for academic and student affairs at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, Minn.; Gregory Aloia, president of Concord University in Athens, W.Va.; and Bruce Murphy, vice president for academic affairs at U.S. Air Force's Air University in Montgomery, Ala.

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When Thai Transport Minister Chadchart Sittipunt met a group of Australian journalists on a balmy Bangkok afternoon recently, he was quick to offer a share tip to visitors.

''You should buy stocks in Cochlear,'' said Dr Sittipunt, a MIT-educated engineering professor who spent 18 months in Australia 10 years ago as a researcher at the CSIRO.

The tip was as much personal as financial. Sittipunt's son had his hearing restored by an Australian medical expert with the aid of a Cochlear implant. He is a believer in the Australian technology, which he said had ''changed the lives of many people''.

As Transport Minister, Sittipunt is overseeing one of the largest infrastructure projects in the country's history, worth $67 billion. He is also one of many south-east Asian political and business elites with ties to Australia.

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These Australian alumni can be found in the corridors of power across the region, from the presidential palace in Singapore to executive suites in Bangkok.

Even Maha Vajiralongkorn, the future King of Thailand, is a product of the famous old King's School in Sydney and the Royal Military College at Duntroon.

Brian Rogers, an Australian automotive executive based in Bangkok, said Thai alumni from Geelong Grammar could be found in many senior business positions in the country.

Together, these people form a crucial nexus linking Australia with the world's most economically dynamic region.

However, it is not clear whether the government or the business community is making best use of this valuable human asset, which is dwindling as the younger generation of Asian leaders turn to better known universities in the US and Europe for education.

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When Thai Transport Minister Chadchart Sittipunt met a group of Australian journalists on a balmy Bangkok afternoon recently, he was quick to offer a share tip to visitors.

''You should buy stocks in Cochlear,'' said Dr Sittipunt, a MIT-educated engineering professor who spent 18 months in Australia 10 years ago as a researcher at the CSIRO.

The tip was as much personal as financial. Sittipunt's son had his hearing restored by an Australian medical expert with the aid of a Cochlear implant. He is a believer in the Australian technology, which he said had ''changed the lives of many people''.

As Transport Minister, Sittipunt is overseeing one of the largest infrastructure projects in the country's history, worth $67 billion. He is also one of many south-east Asian political and business elites with ties to Australia.

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These Australian alumni can be found in the corridors of power across the region, from the presidential palace in Singapore to executive suites in Bangkok.

Even Maha Vajiralongkorn, the future King of Thailand, is a product of the famous old King's School in Sydney and the Royal Military College at Duntroon.

Brian Rogers, an Australian automotive executive based in Bangkok, said Thai alumni from Geelong Grammar could be found in many senior business positions in the country.

Together, these people form a crucial nexus linking Australia with the world's most economically dynamic region.

However, it is not clear whether the government or the business community is making best use of this valuable human asset, which is dwindling as the younger generation of Asian leaders turn to better known universities in the US and Europe for education.

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Hanover Seated in a green leather armchair, wearing a suit and overcoat and with his legs crossed at the knee, Steve Lubrano certainly looked the part of a college administrator yesterday morning. However, the Tuck School of Business dean wasnt in Dartmouth Colleges Alumni Gym for a meeting. He was there for gear.

Specifically, sports gear.

My three daughters go through athletic equipment like you wouldnt believe, said Lubrano, a Tuck graduate whose family lives in Hanover. Getting Dartmouth-branded apparel is a neat opportunity to support the school and get useful things at the same time.

It was an opportunity taken by roughly 200 people in just the opening 90 minutes of the three-day sale held in a room adjacent to the gyms Karl Michael Pool. The sale continues today and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

At one point during yesterdays early going, assistant equipment manager Ernie Gour had to act as a doorman, allowing only as many customers inside at one time as had just exited.

I cant believe how many people are here, a Dartmouth student said to his buddy as the pair jostled their way among 33 tables covered in green-and-white shirts, pants, jackets, socks, scarves, jerseys, equipment bags and more.

This place is packed.

Although there were composite hockey sticks (snatched up early) and a few racks of baseball, basketball, softball and womens hockey jerseys marked at $25 each, the sale is slanted more toward the mundane.

Practice jerseys on one table, warmup jackets and pants on another, large-size basketball sneakers over there. Big Green linebacker Michael Runger stopped by to grab a pair of the latter in size 13, which he said arent always available in stores and certainly not for $10 per pair.

Nearby, Thetford resident Gail Slider stood in a lengthening line with a few jackets and equipment bags for her children, ages 10 and 8. She had delayed her start at a new job until 10 a.m. so she could make a quick swing by the sale, which she had visited three years ago, the last time it was held.

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The meeting begins at noon in the universitys Winthrop-King Centre and is part of Shorters Heritage on the Hill alumni reunion event. For registration information, visit http://www.shorter.edu/advancement/events_news.html.

Roberts, a 1986 graduate of Shorter, will receive the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award. The award recognizes an alumnus or alumna who has demonstrated outstanding professional achievement, public service, or accomplishment in service to the global community.

The Augusta native graduated from Curtis Baptist High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Shorter in 1986. He attended the Medical College of Georgia and completed a pediatric residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He served one year as chief resident in pediatrics at Vanderbilt. In 1994, he moved to Newnan, where he continues to practice pediatrics. His current practice is Piedmont Physicians Pediatrics at Thomas Crossroads. He has two sons, Trevor (14) and Thomas (12) and is an active member of Crossroads Church in Newman.

Ms. Kirby, a 1968 graduate of Shorter, will receive the Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes an alumnus or alumna who has given outstanding service to the university in leadership, volunteerism, on-campus service, recruiting efforts or financial support.

Kirby served as director of alumni relations at Shorter for seven years, a portion of which she also served a dual role as senior advancement officer. She left Shorter to become a ministry ambassador at In Touch Ministries, the global broadcast and print ministry of Dr. Charles Stanley. She continues serving as ministry ambassador to the Mid-Atlantic Territory.

Kirby graduated from Shorter with a Bachelor of Music Education degree, having studied under Elizabeth Buday and Dr. John Ramsaur, and was a charter member of the Shorter Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Jerry Warren. After graduating from Shorter, she served as choral music director at Sandy Springs High School. She later earned a Master of Music degree from Georgia State University and began 27 years of service as director of music ministries in Baptist churches in Gwinnett and Walton counties. Carol was married to the late William R. Kirby Jr. and has two grown children, Ross and Meredith, and five grandchildren.

Bowley, a 2007 graduate of Shorter, will receive the Distinguished Young Alumni Award. This award honors a Shorter graduate from the past 15 years who has shown promise through his or her professional achievement, community service and/or dedication to the university and who embraces the Shorter University mission.

Bowley and his wife, Lindsay, are very passionate about the work of Wellspring Living, a nonprofit that directly addresses the needs of victims of sexual abuse and exploitation. Mr. Bowley volunteered with Wellspring Living from its inception until 2009, when he left a career in sales to work full time with the organization in marketing and fundraising. His passion for the organization stems from witnessing first-hand powerful life-change in those Wellspring Living serves. Pauls mother founded Well Spring, and he has seen it develop since it began.

Bowley graduated from Shorter in 2007 with a Bachelor of Music degree. He lives with his wife, Lindsay, in Woodstock. They attend First Baptist Church of Woodstock, where they teach the college Sunday School class.

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Considering engineering school? Use these pointers and suggestions to help you decide if an engineering program is right for you.

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Biomedical engineering: Americans are living longer today and advances in medical technology are essential to making health care services more affordable to an aging population. Plus, no single occupation is expected to have more job growth -- employment of biomedical engineers is expected to grow by 62 percent between 2010 and 2020, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Engineering management: You gain technical know-how plus management skills in this discipline, which is rapidly gaining popularity among business-savvy engineers who want a shot at consulting or administrative positions. Some students consider attaining a dual or joint degree to qualify for management positions in the engineering field.

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Be a people person: Professional engineers often work with colleagues in a number of different disciplines, so communication and teamwork skills are paramount, says Julia Galeazzi, associate director of development for the Johns Hopkins University Whiting School of Engineering Office of Development and Alumni Relations.

During your graduate studies, participate in a six- or 12-month cooperative education program that puts you in a practical work environment. You'll get real-world experience and will interact with people outside of academia.

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