Eastern Virginia Medical School - Yearbook (Norfolk, VA)

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MICHAEL JOSEPH WALSH April 18, 1942 -- June16, 1976 The sudden and unexpected death at age 34 of Michael J. Walsh, Associate Professor of Pharmacology at Eastern Virginia Medical School, profoundly shocked the community of scholars who have been associated with the development of EVMS in the Tidewater area. ' Mike, as he was known to all his friends, grew up in Baltimore, graduated from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy in 1965, and received his doctorate in pharmacology from The Ohio State University in 1969. Following postdoctoral training at Baylor College of Medicine, Mike was appointed in 1971 Assistant Professor of Pharmacology at Bowman Gray School of Medicine. ln 1973, he was invited to head a new pharmacology department in the Procter and Gamble Co. but returned to academic life in 1974, shortly after the founding of EVMS. He was attracted to EVMS by the philosophical foundations of the School and the possibilities they afforded to improve the learning of medical pharmacology and therapeutics and to conduct independent research. His previous involvement in the wide variety of curricular approaches, at Maryland, Ohio State, and Bowman Gray, prepared him superbly for the EVMS experienceand he gave of himself without reserve in an effort to improve the curriculum and teaching techniques. Future classes will reap the benefit of Mike's devotion in this area. His expertise in curriculum matters as well as his research acumen was well known beyond the EVMS community and it is a measure of his total dedication to the School that he chose to remain in Norfolk. His area of research, for which he was internationally known, dealt with the release of catecholamines and their altered metabolism in the brain following alcohol administration. ln addition to his positive contributions to the common goal of curriculum improvement, Mike involved. himself on a personal basis with his students. He spent long hours counseling them, often at the expense of time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Estelle, and two sons, Ryan and Andrew. ln two brief years, Michael Walsh established himself beyond question as a major resource of EVMS. He was a respected teacher, a brilliant scholar and scientist, and a gracious companion. He will be missed terribly.

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We dedicate this book to those individuals responsible for the founding of our medical school and who remain concerned for its continued support. We acknowledge those who envisioned a school in Tidewater over a dozen years ago and who have by their persistence made its realization possible. We appreciate the efforts of the area physicians and health professionals who have volunteered their time and talents to us and to the school and have created an exceptional educational environment. Finally, our gratitude to all the citizens of Eastern Virginia who support our institution and who will continue to benefit in an increasing degree with its presence. The Graduating Class 1976