Illinois Medicine
SC H OL A R S H I P S
Paragons of Student Excellence 30
The first six recipients of the college's Raymond Nester Sweeney Scholarship say they're grateful for the
chance, and they share their backgrounds and plans for the future.
Volume 17, Number 1
Spring 2013
departments
1 Dean's Message
4 President's Letter
4 Campus News
10Faculty News
R e u n i o n r e p o rt
Old Hands, New Students 33
Alumni from nine classes celebrated with one another and first-year students during a weekend that
included both reunions and the annual White Coat Ceremony (which is covered on page 29).
DIS T IN G U IS H ED A L U MN U S
Patience, Faith and Hard Work 34
Richard Nyako, MS '71, PhD '72, MD '76, Res '80, helped bring neurology in the Tampa Bay area into the
modern age; now he's doing the same in his native Ghana.
12 Match Day
29 White Coat Report
6The Alumni Network
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38 Class Notes
40In Memoriam
44Five Questions
5On the Map
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