NEWS RELEASE
Medical Society of the County of Erie
1317 Harlem Road, Buffalo, NY 14206
Contact: Emily McMullen
Phone: 716-852-1810 ext. 105
emily.mcmullen@eriemds.org
For Immediate Release
May 17, 2013
Erie County Medical Society Elects New Officers
Thomas A. Lombardo Jr., M.D., a practicing Orthopedic Surgeon with Northtowns Orthopedics, P.C., Amherst, N.Y., is the new President of the Medical Society of the County of Erie. He was installed at the Society’s Annual Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo, on the evening of May 7, 2013. He succeeds Raymond V. Paolini Jr., M.D.
Doctor Lombardo received his medical degree from the University at Buffalo in 1973. He completed two residencies between 1973- 1979; his surgical residency at Millard Fillmore Hospital, and Orthopedic Residency at S.U.N.Y. at Buffalo. He became board certified for Orthopedic Surgery in 1980. Doctor Lombardo performed Military Service as a Captain in the United States Army Reserve from 1973-1985. Currently he serves as the President of Northtowns Orthopedics and Chairman for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Millard Fillmore Hospital. Also, he serves on the Board of Directors for the NYS Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons, as a Trustee for Canisius High School, and serves on the Peer Review board for the V.A. Hospital.
Doctor Lombardo has served as the Medical Society of the County of Erie’s Secretary/ Treasurer, Vice-President and President-Elect. In the Past he has been the Chair of the Health Law Committee, and a member of both the Nominating Committee, and the Workers Compensation Committee.
Other Officers installed at the Medical Society’s Annual Meeting Include: John B. Wiles, M.D., President- Elect; Charles E. Wiles, M.D., Vice- President; Timothy Gabryel, M.D., Secretary/ Treasurer. The Committee Chairs elected include: Carlos L. Martinez, M.D., George Danakas, M.D., and Michael Licata M.D., Ethics Committee; Paul Mason M.D., Practice Management; Willie Underwood, M.D., Legislative Affairs; Stephen P. Scrivani, M.D. , Public Health and Education; Gustavo Diaz Reyes, M.D., New Physician Practice.
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NEWS RELEASE
Medical Society of the County of Erie emily.mcmullen@eriemds.org
1317 Harlem Road, Buffalo, NY 14206 Fax 716-852-2930
For Immediate Release Contact: Emily McMullen
May 17, 2013 716-852-1810 ext. 105
Erie County Medical Society Elects New Officers
Thomas A. Lombardo Jr., M.D., a practicing Orthopedic Surgeon with Northtowns Orthopedics, P.C., Amherst, N.Y., is the new President of the Medical Society of the County of Erie. He was installed at the Society’s Annual Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo, on the evening of May 7, 2013. He succeeds Raymond V. Paolini Jr., M.D.
Doctor Lombardo received his medical degree from the University at Buffalo in 1973. He completed two residencies between 1973- 1979; his surgical residency at Millard Fillmore Hospital, and Orthopedic Residency at S.U.N.Y. at Buffalo. He became board certified for Orthopedic Surgery in 1980. Doctor Lombardo performed Military Service as a Captain in the United States Army Reserve from 1973-1985. Currently he serves as the President of Northtowns Orthopedics and Chairman for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Millard Fillmore Hospital. Also, he serves on the Board of Directors for the NYS Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons, as a Trustee for Canisius High School, and serves on the Peer Review board for the V.A. Hospital.
Doctor Lombardo has served as the Medical Society of the County of Erie’s Secretary/ Treasurer, Vice-President and President-Elect. In the Past he has been the Chair of the Health Law Committee, and a member of both the Nominating Committee, and the Workers Compensation Committee.
Other Officers installed at the Medical Society’s Annual Meeting Include: John B. Wiles, M.D., President- Elect; Charles E. Wiles, M.D., Vice- President; Timothy Gabryel, M.D., Secretary/ Treasurer. The Committee Chairs elected include: Carlos L. Martinez, M.D., George Danakas, M.D., and Michael Licata M.D., Ethics Committee; Paul Mason M.D., Practice Management; Willie Underwood, M.D., Legislative Affairs; Stephen P. Scrivani, M.D. , Public Health and Education; Gustavo Diaz Reyes, M.D., New Physician Practice.
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The Medical Society of the County of Erie
Cordially invites you to attend the
2013 Annual Meeting and Dinner
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Hyatt Regency Buffalo
2 Fountain Plaza, Buffalo, New York
5:45 p.m. – Cocktail Reception followed by Meeting and Dinner
Guest Speaker
James Budny, M.D., FACS
Clinical Associate Professor of Neurosurgery
Clinical Assistant Professor of Radiology
University at Buffalo Neurosurgery
Presentation of Awards
NO CHARGE FOR MEMBERS - $100 per person/Spouse & Guests
2013-2014 County Society Officers will be installed
Please RSVP no later than Friday, April 26 2013 with payment included.
PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION LEGIBLY
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Return to: Erie County Medical Society ◊ 2013 Annual Meeting /Dinner ◊ 1317 Harlem Road ◊ Buffalo, NY 14206
No Show Policy: Members & Guest(s) will be charged $100 if cancellations are not received and confirmed by Wednesday, May 1, 2013
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Annual Meeting
CALL FOR NOMINATION
May 7, 2013
As we prepare for our Annual Meeting 2013, we are asking all of our members for their help. We are looking for outstanding Resident/Fellows aswell as Medical Students to be honored at our event for their hard work and achievements. If you have anyone in mind, please let us know! Refer to the award criteria for nominees.
Contact Emily McMullen with any questions or comments @ emily.mcmullen@eriemds.org or 716-852-1810.
Criteria for Medical Student Award:
Criteria:
- The student must be active in community service beyond charitable fund raising
- The student must display leadership qualities and abilities
- The student must provide at least two letters of recommendation, one of which must come from the student’s direct supervisor in the community service setting
- Be it further resolved; it is recommended that the student be a member of the Medical Society
- It is recommended that the student display academic excellence
- It is recommended that the student show evidence of service to the profession of Medicine
- Be it further resolved: No student shall be eligible to receive the award more than two times consecutively.
Resident Fellow Award Criteria:
Whereas: The Erie County Medical Society wishes to recognize significant achievement by a Resident or Fellow currently in training, and
Whereas: Criteria for such an award have yet to be established,
Therefore, the Medical Education Committee of the Erie County Medical Society proposes the following criteria for such an award, for which a candidate may be nominated by faculty, hospital personnel, peers or community members.
Resolved:
- The candidtae must be enrolled in an accredited Residency/Fellowship program within Erie County
- The candidtae must display excellence in the performance of his/her duties including patient care, research, and teaching
- The candidate must display leadership qualities and abilities
- The candidate must provide at least two letters of recommendation, one of which must come from the Program Director or Department Chair.
- Be it further resolved; it is recommended that the candidate be a member of the Medical Society.
- It is recommended that the candidate show evidence of service to the profession of Medicine.
- It is recommended that the research criterion be more stringent for Fellows.
- Be it futher resolved: Seperate awards may be presented to a Resident and Fellow if warranted.
- Be it further resolved: No candidate shall be eligible to receive the award more than two times consecutively.
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