Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine - Occopodian Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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.ii t JAMES A. CONFORTI, D.P.M. Vice President James A. Conforti, D.P.M., is currently the Vice President for Planning, Governmental and Community Affairs for OCPM. His current position has enabled a reality, our new facility. Dr. Conforti was instrumental in securing 3.3 million dollars for construction and remodeling of the new building. In all, more than 7 million dollars in grants have been awarded to OCPM through his office. Over the past years, Dr. Conforti served as President of the OPA and APA and was a member ofthe OPA and APA Board of Trustees. Very few realize other cotributions made by Dr. Conforti including the establishment of the Podiatric Practice Act for the State of Ohio and recognition by Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Flecently, Dr. Conforti has been reappointed to the Health Planning Committee of Clevelands Metropolitan Health Planning Corporation. Dr. Conforti is also listed in the 78-79 edition of Whos Who in America, as well as, in the Blue Book of Leaders of the English Speaking World. Instrumental in local planning and development circles, Dr. Conforti has established OCPM as a viable Cleveland institution. Dr. Conforti, it is with extreme pleasure that we say THANKS for all your many contributions to the field of Podiatric Medicine and especially to the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. 1 Ah a..11.... 3 5

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Abe Rubin, D.P.lVl., first came to OCPM in 1970 assuming the duties of Vice President and Dean. In 1971, he was promoted to President and Dean. ln 1973, Dr. Rubin assumed his current position as President of the College. Since coming to OCPM, Dr. Rubin has seen and been responsible for many changes, with perhaps the biggest being the move to our new building in 1976. Over the years, Dr. Rubin has contributed in many ways, not only in enhancing OCPM as a leader in Podiatric Medical education but also in advancements of the profession on a national level. Dr. Rubin has served as Secretary for the APA and Executive Director for the APA's Council on Podiatric Education. Dr. Rubin also served as Editor of JAPA for 15 years. He has authored over 25 articles and was co-author of The Podiatry Curriculum. He was also the key person responsible for Podiatrists getting commisions in the Armed Services. We, the students and faculty, as well as, the entire profession are indeed fortunate to have Dr. Abe Rubin as President of OCPM and we take this opportunity to say THANK YOU. ABE RUBIN, D.P.M. President 4'- Cf 12

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CECELIA WYLIE Director of Personnel Services RUTH KILGORE Secretary to the Vice-President MAUREEN D'AMELIO Secretary to Personnel Services X A' -- EN X MAT A' J TL- . r .A x . . 1 . I 4 - ' -s , if V ' . w