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Students recognized the efforts of their professors while donning their traditional Hawaiian shirts on Fridays.
Education News
![Donald Zadeck]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1595256147/lsuhscshreveportedu/ocaq6fzm6a9khajepye4/DonaldZadeck.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1595256147/lsuhscshreveportedu/ocaq6fzm6a9khajepye4/DonaldZadeck.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1595256147/lsuhscshreveportedu/ocaq6fzm6a9khajepye4/DonaldZadeck.png","width":520}])
It is with deep sadness that I share the recent death of Donald Julian Zadeck, an icon in the development of our health sciences center. He passed away at the age of 92 in his home surrounded by family. Please join me in honoring Mr. Zadeck and the eternal impact he made on our health sciences center.
![image: 2020 Charles J. Krause MD Lectureship by Michigan Medicine at University of Michigan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1592838157/lsuhscshreveportedu/m1xlx4ekjiz0uxysdhcb/michiga.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1592838157/lsuhscshreveportedu/m1xlx4ekjiz0uxysdhcb/michiga.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1592838157/lsuhscshreveportedu/m1xlx4ekjiz0uxysdhcb/michiga.png","width":520}])
Michigan Medicine at University of Michigan hosted their 20th Annual Charles J. Krause, M.D. Lectureship on June 19, 2020. Speaking at the virtual event was Cherie-Ann Nathan, MD, FACS, Chairman and Professor of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
![Dr. Jane Eggerstedt sitting at desk at LSU Health Shreveport]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1591648095/lsuhscshreveportedu/jzpqacvr0deelaramczj/JaneE.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1591648095/lsuhscshreveportedu/jzpqacvr0deelaramczj/JaneE.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1591648095/lsuhscshreveportedu/jzpqacvr0deelaramczj/JaneE.jpg","width":520}])
Chancellor Ghali salutes the impact Dr. Jane Eggerstedt has made on our institution during the past thirty-four (34) years.
![Dr. Alan Kaye, LSU Health Shreveport]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1591883811/lsuhscshreveportedu/nntsbewyzvzfonpnnkpk/Kayenews.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1591883811/lsuhscshreveportedu/nntsbewyzvzfonpnnkpk/Kayenews.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1591883811/lsuhscshreveportedu/nntsbewyzvzfonpnnkpk/Kayenews.png","width":520}])
Dr. Kaye will work closely with the Chancellor and our senior leadership team to promote and enhance academic excellence, strengthen the educational infrastructure and expand the scope of individual academic programs and interdisciplinary curricula.
![Class of 2019-2020 from LSU Health Shreveport]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1587063001/lsuhscshreveportedu/ndyoklrjmgfdwdlgeqqk/SOMGraduates.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1587063001/lsuhscshreveportedu/ndyoklrjmgfdwdlgeqqk/SOMGraduates.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1587063001/lsuhscshreveportedu/ndyoklrjmgfdwdlgeqqk/SOMGraduates.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1587063001/lsuhscshreveportedu/ndyoklrjmgfdwdlgeqqk/SOMGraduates.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1587063001/lsuhscshreveportedu/ndyoklrjmgfdwdlgeqqk/SOMGraduates.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1587063001/lsuhscshreveportedu/ndyoklrjmgfdwdlgeqqk/SOMGraduates.jpg","width":1913}])
A new group of medical professionals will start their careers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. LSU Health Shreveport’s School of Medicine graduated 124 students.
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"I wish the very best to our students staying in Shreveport, as well as to those who matched in programs around the country. I am confident each one of them will represent LSU Health Shreveport well and strengthen our legacy of successful medical education,” said LSU Health Shreveport Chancellor Dr. G.E. Ghali.
![Smith Spine Symposium lecture from February 21, 2020 at LSU Health Shreveport]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1584632539/lsuhscshreveportedu/phqkzcmbqvej6hlhrymf/spinesymposium.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1584632539/lsuhscshreveportedu/phqkzcmbqvej6hlhrymf/spinesymposium.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1584632539/lsuhscshreveportedu/phqkzcmbqvej6hlhrymf/spinesymposium.png","width":520}])
The symposium presented a multidisciplinary approach for the care and treatment of patients with neurological spinal deformities, educating healthcare providers about best current practices and future treatment directions
![Governor John Bel Edwards and other officials break ground for the LSU Health Shreveport new Center For Medical Education.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1570466823/lsuhscshreveportedu/thuirtjcrdm6w0suuity/GroundbreakingCenter.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1570466823/lsuhscshreveportedu/thuirtjcrdm6w0suuity/GroundbreakingCenter.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1570466823/lsuhscshreveportedu/thuirtjcrdm6w0suuity/GroundbreakingCenter.png","width":520}])
Governor John Bel Edwards joined local and state leadership and legislators, LSU leadership and Ochsner Health System leadership for the groundbreaking of the Center for Medical Education building at LSU Health Shreveport.
![Toni Thibeaux named Director of Diversity Affairs]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1568924602/lsuhscshreveportedu/vwmlvhokou8ft934einj/tonithibeaux.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1568924602/lsuhscshreveportedu/vwmlvhokou8ft934einj/tonithibeaux.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1568924602/lsuhscshreveportedu/vwmlvhokou8ft934einj/tonithibeaux.jpg","width":520}])
Toni has been working in higher education for more than twenty years. She is returning to LSU Health Shreveport following employment at the Louisiana Department of Education, Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University, and Cornell University.