2009 American Osteopathic Association Medical Conference & Exposition
New Orleans, Louisiana


 
AOA President Larry Wickless, DO; LECOM’s Provost, Senior Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs Silvia Ferretti, DO; AOA President-elect Karen J. Nichols, DO, during the opening ceremonies for OMED 2009 in New Orleans. Dr. Ferretti served as the program chairperson for the event.
 
LECOM Bradenton associate dean of Academic Affairs Robert George, DO, Joseph Molnar, DO and AOA Executive Director John. B. Crosby, JD watch AOA President-elect Karen J. Nichols, DO and AOA President Larry Wickless, DO cut the ceremonial ribbon to open the exhibit hall at OMED 2009.
 
LECOM Bradenton students gather during a luncheon hosted by LECOM President and CEO John Ferretti, DO and Provost, Senior Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs Silvia Ferretti, DO.
 
LECOM Bradenton alumni Sasha Noe, DO ('09), Gene DiBetta, DO ('09) with Katie Menssen ('11)
 
 Corey Hansen, Danielle Hansen, DO ('05) and Tyler Hansen at the alumni dinner.
 
Karissa Hannasch,DO ('04), Matt Hannasch,DO  ('04) and daughter Lydia are all smiles at the alumni luncheon at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.
 
Poster presenter Ronak Gor ('11) with LECOM Provost, Senior Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs Silvia Ferretti, DO
 
 Poster presenter Gretchen Allison ('10) with Silvia Ferretti, DO.
 
 Poster presenter Megan Wasson ('10) with Silvia Ferretti, DO.
 
 Poster presenter John Ashurst ('10) with Silvia Ferretti, DO.
 
 Poster presenter Matthew Baker ('10).
 
 Poster presenter Daniel Anderson ('10).
 
Poster presenter Richard Lukose ('10). Not pictured: LECOM faculty member Randy Kulesza, Ph.D.
 
Poster presenter T.J. Wolski ('12). Not pictured: Elise Schmidt ('12) and LECOM faculty member Randy Kulesza, Ph.D.
 
Poster presenter LECOM faculty member Richard Chegwidden, Ph.D. Not pictured: Faculty member Bertalan Dudas, MD, Ph.D.
 
 The U.S. Natchez New Orleans heads out to sea.
 
Known for its beignets, Cafe Du Mond is a very popular spot in the French Quarter.