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Autumn, 2005

Alumnus Myers for AARC

President-Elect

Tim Myers, BS ('89), RRT-NPS is the first OSU alumnus to run for President of the American Association for Respiratory Care. Tim is employed by the Department of Pediatrics of Case Western School of Medicine and is the Operations Manager of the The Asthma Center and the Diagnostic Centers at Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital in Cleveland. Tim has been vice president and a member of the AARC Board of Directors, a prolific researcher, staunch RT advocate who has contributed much to the RT profession.

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RT @ OSU Welcomes 50
As Autumn quarter, 2005 begins the Respiratory Therapy Division welcomes 50 students who are majoring in RT @ OSU. The Class of 2006 completed Summer clinical rotations and pre-CRT exams in August and returns for their senior curriculum. With 20, the Class of 2007 is the largest-ever entering class and with a class GPA near 3.20 is among the most academically qualified. The Class of 2008 is 12 with 8 vacancies to be filled this year. An all RT student lunch is scheduled for 9/23.

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New Clinical Instructor Yagodich

Andrea Yagodich, BS ('00), RRT, Respiratory Therapy Education Team Leader at OSUMC is our newest clinical instructor. Among her many duties, Andrea coordinates, teaches, supervises, and evaluates OSU respiratory therapy students. She is also a member of the Lambda Beta National Honor Society, co-chair of the Current Concepts for Respiratory Care Conference, and Central District Representative for the Ohio Society for Respiratory Care. RT @ OSU welcomes Andrea to the team!

Promoting RRT
The division received 28 new computerized respiratory care clinical simulations in June. In preparation for their RRT exams, seniors will do all 28 during Autumn quarter, and juniors will try them throughout the year. Although OSU's RRT pass rate remains among the nation's best, the percentage of OSU students & graduates who have attempted the RRT exams has declined in recent years. To promote their earning RRT, the division is providing an RRT Recognition Dinner on May 31, 2006 for Seniors who become RRT.

Blow the Whistle on Asthma Walk

The "OSU Respiratory Team" for 2005 will be RTs, MDs, RNs, RT students, faculty, and friends who will Blow the Whistle on Asthma on Saturday, October 1 at Easton Town Center. Captain Sarah Varekojis has expanded the team to include all at OSU interested in participating in the 2005 event and set the goals of 40 walkers and $3500 for this year's team. To join the team as a walker or supporter, go to the OSU Respiratory Team page.