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Comment on In Memoriam: Alex Djuricich by Jim Kruer

Jim Kruer — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 04:35:48 +0000

I don’t know what more can be said about Alex that folks don’t already know and feel. He was a force of nature. As someone who trained in med-peds back in the day when it was still getting it’s legs and wings as a specialty and growing within many institutions I feel blessed to have chosen the med meds path and been in that era of “second wave” residents who chose the path. Alex clearly championed the med meds path and showed us all the potential it had. He clearly loved both adults and kids and was a big kid in spirit. He was an inspirational physician and seemed to be able to inspire people to follow just because he would go out there and “just do it”. He was adaptable, creative, and filled with positive energy and positive regard for everyone. He brought many smiles. People are being gentle when they state his karaoke talents because really he would do them with lots of accessories (feather boas, coconut bras, inflatable guitars, tinsel wigs, and on) he brought a smile just being in the room. He was the supporter and the uplifter of us all. Now it is time to uplift each other and, of course, to offer our love and prayers to his family and kids who everyone will tell you was his everything.

Comment on In Memoriam: Alex Djuricich by Kim Phelps

Kim Phelps — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 01:56:27 +0000

I had the pleasure of working with Dr. DJ at North Arlington Health Center for several years. I was assigned to be his nurse on his clinic day’s. I feel very honored to have worked with someone as brilliant as DJ. He loved to teach, tell jokes, laugh (loudly) and he was always right. We always knew when he was in clinic and he made clinic days exciting and fun. He always had ” What did you learn today” sessions at the end of clinic. There are so many memories for me about DJ……North Arlington Health center Will never be the same without him…. I know a lot of lives wete touched by him in many different ways. I’m so sorry for our loss and most importantly his family’s loss they had the best of DJ…. many many prayers for his family… My heart goes out to you. He loved you very much.and talked about his wife kids and mother all the time. He called himself a mommas boy……. DJ you are missed very much…

Comment on In Memoriam: Alex Djuricich by Stephanie McLendon

Stephanie McLendon — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 01:07:36 +0000

Alex was a wonderful husband and dad! He will be truly missed. He would always come down to the ER and check on Nikki and bring us food and the girls!

Comment on In Memoriam: Alex Djuricich by Rita Rossi-Foulkes

Rita Rossi-Foulkes — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 16:13:10 +0000

I am devastated. Alex is an inspirational person, doctor, father, role model. And Karaoke singer! I am so sorry and sad for all who have had the pleasure of knowing him. My heart goes out to his family.

Comment on In Memoriam: Brendan Kelly, MD by Katie Krone

Katie Krone — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 02:20:11 +0000

A memorial trust has been set up for Brendan’s family. Donations can be made to the trust at the following address:
Brendan Kelly Family Memorial Trust,
c/o Berkshire Bank,
138 Longmeadow St.,
Longmeadow, MA 01106.
Checks can be made out to the “Brendan Kelly Family Memorial Trust” and mailed to the above address.

Comment on In Memoriam: Brendan Kelly, MD by Mike Aylward

Mike Aylward — Tue, 31 May 2016 18:19:20 +0000

I will always remember Brendan for welcoming me with open arms into the MPPDA family. His friendliness, candor and passion were contagious. I count myself amongst the many people who owe him thanks for living his life to the fullest, and bringing us along with him for the ride.

Comment on In Memoriam: Brendan Kelly, MD by Betty Aman

Betty Aman — Tue, 31 May 2016 12:58:16 +0000

Reading this and recognizing the loss of Brendan brought both a tear to my eyes and a smile on my face. Even in such sadness I can’t help smile when thinking of Brendan Kelly. I am so proud to have him as an alumni of our program. Thank you Brendan for all you shared in life.

Comment on MPPDA Bulletin: August 2015 by Ben Doolittle

Ben Doolittle — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 18:31:45 +0000

Hi all… .Just a reminder about proposals for MPPDA due this Friday… See my prior email… To clarify, while the theme is Wellness, we are interested in any innovative topic that you feel would benefit the membership – an interesting curricular idea, a clinic issue resolved, etc. Let me know. If you have an idea and want to connect, reach out to me… All the best, Bennn1

Comment on MPPDA Bulletin: August 2015 by JR Hartig

JR Hartig — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 17:40:04 +0000

Wow!!! Thanks for looking! I’m glad somebody checked this out 😉

Comment on Contact Us by Stephany Pritchard

Stephany Pritchard — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 15:51:23 +0000

To Whom It May Concern,

I am writing you in hopes of discussing possible promotional opportunities relating to the American Board of Pediatrics’ latest program designed especially with residents and fellows in mind. In mid-April, the ABP will launch “Maintenance of Certification for Residents” (also available to qualifying fellows) and is trying to get the word out to Program Directors.

We were hoping to submit text and/or links that you might promote via your website and/or newsletters. Would this be a possibility?

Please contact me at your earliest convenience to discuss this new program and if/how the MPPDA might helps us keep Program Directors well informed.

Stephany Pritchard
American Board of Pediatrics
(919) 929-0461 ext 110