Alumni

At the school’s 2017 graduation, Jim L. Story (from left), M.D., founding faculty member; granddaughter Heidi Held McDonald, M.D., Class of 2017; daughter Kristin Story Held, M.D., Class of 1985; and granddaughter Holly Held Volz, M.D., Class of 2014, celebrate three generations and three graduations at the Long School of Medicine.

Family Legacy: A Story Held by Three Generations

November 29, 2018

Jim L. Story, M.D., dedicated 29 years to the Long School of Medicine. His family’s ties to the school continued with the graduation of his daughter, son-in-law and granddaughters.


(From left) Joseph R. Becker, M.D., and wife Emily Kaufmann Becker, M.D., both Class of 2005, join his parents Bunny Becker and Richard A. Becker, M.D., FACP, Class of 1971, at the President’s Gala in 2017.

Family Legacy: Beckers Share Love of Medicine

November 29, 2018

The Becker family has two generations and three graduates of the Long School of Medicine. Father, son and daughter-in-law have all shared their expertise teaching at the medical school.


Katie Corkill graduating with the Class of 2018

Record-Breaking Matching Class Graduates

November 29, 2018

This year’s commencement ceremony featured 206 students who broke the school’s matching record with 99 percent securing residency positions.


Photo of Founding faculty

Anniversary Celebrated by Founding Faculty, Alumni

November 29, 2018

Founding faculty, distinguished alumni and graduates celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Long School of Medicine at a reception before the 2018 President’s Gala.


Michael W. Brennan, M.D., and wife Helen (far left) with their children and grandchildren at Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

Brennan Named 2018 Distinguished Alumnus

November 29, 2018

Michael W. Brennan was named the 2018 Distinguished Alumnus. The retired ophthalmologist is dedicated to community and global professional service.


Ruth Berggren (left), M.D., director of the Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, presents the 2017 alumna award to Janet P. Realini, M.D., M.P.H.

Realini Honored as 2017 Distinguished Alumna

November 29, 2018

Janet Realini, M.D., M.P.H., a resident in family and community medicine from 1975 to 1978, received the award for her work to reduce teen and unplanned pregnancies.


Distinguished Alumni Honorees

Award Winners Recognized for Accomplishments by School

November 29, 2018

The Long School of Medicine annually honors a graduate who has demonstrated the highest principles and has made outstanding contributions to medicine and society.