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Applications for 2004 Now Available
Application forms are available on-line, by email or in person at the Student Affairs Office,  School of Allied Medical Professions.
 
RT Alumni News
 Now On-Line
Finally, you can go to the RT Alumni page and see what many alumni and classmates are doing.  This is the tip of an iceberg, but a good start.  Send news and updates to RT@amp.osu.edu and return for quarterly updates.
 
Nellcor Contributes
Nellcor of Tyco / Healthcare, in conjunction with the AARC & ARCF donated a N-395 Pulse Oximeter to the Respiratory Therapy Division. Thank you, Nellcor.
 
Class of 2003 Boasts Accomplishments
The Class of 2003 accomplished!  Having graduated less than 2 months ago, the class already boasts 13 CRTs, 6 RRTs, and 1 RPSGT.  Three completed the SAMP Honors Program and graduated with distinction.  Four were inducted into the Lambda-Beta National Honor Society.  Seven were cum laude or better. Two are on the All-Time Top 10 RT GPA list, and 2 more are in the top 15.  They also claim the highest average  class salary and we hear they are doing very well.  Their class gift, a DVD/VCR combination player will be appreciated by future student for years to come.  Thank you, Class of 2003, and good luck!
 
RT Teams for ALAO Asthma Walk
Sarah Varekojis is coordinating our team for the 2003 "Blow the Whistle on Asthma" walk October 4 at Eason Town Center.  The 5K walk is a national fundraising event sponsored by the American Lung Association of Ohio with many corporate sponsors. Alumni, students, friends, and faculty are invited to join the RT team. More details soon.
Herb Hired by ORCB
Herb Douce has been hired by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board as an educational consultant to serve on the Education Committee for 2003-04.

 

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Deniz Visits From Turkey

 

Deniz Inal-Ince, PhD will be a visiting professor in Respiratory Therapy for 2003-04. Dr. Inal-Ince is a Respiratory Physiotherapist in Turkey where there are no RTs. She was a 2001 AARC International Fellow. Her research has included: "Effects of The Active Cycle of Breathing Techniques in Patients Receiving Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation due to Acute Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure" and "An Evaluation of Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases and in Healthy Subjects." She has published in several Turkish and European journals and the Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation. She has presented in 8 counties in Europe and Asia.  Welcome Dr. Deniz.
Georg Becomes 4th RT Faculty Member
Her transition from GTA to faculty continues. For 2003-04, Georgianna Sergakis, MS, RRT ('98)  will be a Lecturer in Respiratory Therapy and Allied Medicine.   She will continue to teach her RT courses,  and she will be teaching Allied Medicine courses for students in the Health Sciences major as well as maintaining her steady progress toward her PhD. 

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