Alumni

Mont Reid Surgical Society

The Mont Reid Surgical Society of the University of Cincinnati, founded in 1950, is composed of graduates of the general surgery training program who are active in encouraging professional fellowship among the alumni to advance the art and science of surgery. The Society assists the current resident staff and the Department through funding, lectures, symposiums, publications, and other programs.

The Mont Reid Surgical Society has education as one of its cornerstone goals and launched a Campaign to aid the Department in continuing to provide an outstanding educational experience for residents. Thanks to the generous donations of its members, the Mont Reid Campaign has now reached over $100,000. This money is used to assist the Department with funding for residents to attend meetings and other educational endeavors. The Society also provides financial assistance as needed to residents in the general surgery training program in the form of a loan which bears no interest during the training period or for the first three years after completion of training.

The Society meets annually at the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress where members can renew or make new acquaintances. In addition, the Society holds reunions every few years with both social and academic activities at the UC Department of Surgery. A newsletter is sent periodically to update members on various activities and events.

IN MEMORIAM

We are very sorry to report the death of Chief Master Sergeant Dario Rodriquez Jr, MSc, RRT, RPFT, FAARC, adjunct associate professor of surgery and director of clinical research for trauma and critical care in the Department of Surgery, who passed away on Sunday, March 13, after a long and courageous bout with cancer.  

Chief Rodriquez served a vital role within the department of surgery, leading efforts related to en route care and ventilator research.  

A memorial service will be held Tuesday April 12th, from 12:00 - 1:00 at the Greenwood Funeral Home in Fort Worth.  The address is: 3100 White Settlement Road Fort Worth, Texas 76107.  Immediately following the service, Chief Rodriquez will be interred with full military honors at Dallas National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, we respectfully request donations be made for the family to help support them during this difficult time:

GoFundMe page for Dario Rodriquez, Jr.

Mont Reid Surgical Society Visiting Professorship:
First Annual MRSS Visiting Professor -- Daniel von Allmen, MD
Second Annual MRSS Visiting Professor -- Robert P. Hummel, MD
Third Annual MRSS Visiting Professor -- John J. McDonough, MD
Fourth Annual MRSS Visiting Professor -- Henry W. Neale, MD
Fifth Annual MRSS Visiting Professor -- Michael S. Nussbaum, MD
Sixth Annual MRSS Visiting Professor -- Janice F. Rafferty, MD
Seventh Annual MRSS Visiting Professor -- Brad W. Warner, MD

Mont Reid Surgical Society Officers:
President: W. John Kitzmiller, MD
Secretary-Treasurer: Timothy A. Pritts, MD, PhD
Councillor-at-Large: Amy T. Makley, MD
Administrator: Gilda Branson Young (gilda.young@uc.edu)

Click  Where Are They Now for a more extensive list of graduates (PDF).