Medical Parents Committee

Parents of Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME) and medical students have the opportunity to become more involved in and serve as goodwill ambassadors for The Warren Alpert Medical School through hosting events, planning programs, and supporting and encouraging parent giving to Brown.

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The Brown Medical Parents Committee (MPC) is composed of parents of Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME) and medical students committed to supporting The Warren Alpert Medical School and by acting as well-informed ambassadors. Members seek to inspire support from other Brown parents by making philanthropic gifts, engaging in personal outreach, hosting and attending events, and welcoming new families into the community. These parents have a deep allegiance to Brown and a desire to be exceptional leaders through their volunteerism and philanthropy.

Members of the Medical Parents Committee:

  • Support the Brown Medical Annual Fund (BMAF), whether at the suggested level of $5,000 or another amount of personal significance
  • Attend key meetings throughout the year, in person and virtually, including one during Family Weekend
  • Connect with PLME and medical  families to highlight the BMAF's impact on the Medical School, invite their support, and foster their engagement with the PLME and/or Medical School by sharing news and events 
  • Participate in professional development opportunities for medical and PLME students by offering internships, job opportunities, and mentorship
  • Welcome new families through calls, emails, and notes
  • Host a parent or Brown medical community reception in their home region (optional)

Members receive:

  • Invitations to special events held throughout the year
  • Exclusive communications throughout the year
  • Access to University and medical school faculty and leadership during meetings and events

Committee members making the suggested gift of $5,000 per year to the BMAF are recognized as leadership donors and included in the Dean’s Circle 

Getting more involved through the Medical Parents Committee has brought us closer to our son in a way. We know the faculty and staff he is interacting with, the processes of the school, and the details of his journey. Committee members have a wonderful opportunity to be part of their child’s education, meet other parents, and become active participants in the Medical School community.

Ritesh and Bharti Rathore P’24 MD’28, P’27 Co-Chairs of the Medical Parents Committee
 
Ritesh and Bharti Rathore P’24 MD’28, P’27

Serving on the Medical Parents Committee is a privilege. As parents it is exciting to be able to stay involved with our kids’ school and make it an even more wonderful experience for them.

Latha Ganti P’21 MD’25, P’24 Co-Chair of the Medical Parents Committee
 
Latha Ganti P’21 MD’25, P’24

If you would like more information about the Medical Parents Committee, please contact

Alex Karppinen 
Director of Biomedical Development 
alexandra_karppinen@brown.edu 
+1 (401) 863-3231

 

2024-25 Medical Parents Committee

Co-Chairs

  • Latha Ganti, M.D. P’21 MD’25, P’24
  • Ritesh Rathore, M.D. P’24 MD’28, P’27

Members

  • Robert M. Grossberg, M.D. ’92 MD’96, P’27 MD’31 
  • Mara Seltzer P’27 MD’31
  • Amish V. Shah, M.D. P’26 MD’30 and Arpana A. Shah, M.D. P’26 MD’30
  • Sylvia Davis P’25 MD’29 and Seth A. Davis P’25 MD’29 
  • Hala Hamze P’25 MD’29, P’27 and Omar Hamze, M.D. P’25 MD’29, P’27
  • Linna Sawicki P’23 MD’29 and Glenn B. Sawicki P’23 MD’29
  • Konda Reddy, M.D. P’24 MD’28
  • Veronica P. Roa P’24 MD’28
  • Deborah M. Archer, M.D. ’95 MD’02, P’22 MD’27, P’24
  • Maria V. Cusi Delamerced, M.D. P’16 ScM’21 MD’21, P’18 MD’23, P’22 MD’27 and Amador S. Delamerced Jr., M.D. P’16 ScM’21 MD’21, P’18 MD’23, P’22 MD’27
  • Albert L. Pisani, M.D. P’23 MD’27 and Jay F. McCullough P’23 MD’27
  • Christina Otto PMD’26 and Robert Katz PMD’26
  • Anna Penna, M.D. PMD’26
  • Peter D. Hinman PPhD’23 MD’25 and Kristi L. Stangeland PPhD’25 MD’25
  • Nikole B. Vaughn P’27 MD’31