Wenstrup Receives Scholl Alumnus of the Year Award
Dr. Brad R. Wenstrup has received the Dr. William M. Scholl College Alumnus of the Year Award of Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science at the recent 2008 Midwest Podiatry Conference in Chicago. The Alumnus of the Year Award, the highest recognition award given by the Scholl College, is bestowed by the Scholl College Alumni Board upon an individual who has demonstrated outstanding professional leadership as a role model to students, service to the community and dedication to the College.
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Dr. Brad R. Wenstrup in Iraq |
Wenstrup is a 1985 graduate of the Scholl College. "Dr. Wenstrup has distinguished himself as a remarkable leader in podiatric medicine and the Scholl College as well as in his military career and community service," said Kert Howard, of Pocatello, ID, chairperson of the Scholl College Alumni Board of Directors. "He represents a model of excellence for all Scholl College alumni."
Wenstrup has served on the Alumni Association Board of William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine from 1989-2003, beginning as a member-at-large and rising to treasurer, president-elect, president and immediate past president. He also served on the Board of Directors at Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine as a member-at large for 2001-2004. In February 1998, Wenstrup accepted a commission with the U.S. Army Reserve. In 2005, he was deployed in Iraq with Task Force 344th Combat Support Hospital as the chief of surgery as well as the Director of the Wound Care Clinic. Wenstrup was the first podiatrist to serve as Chief of Surgery in the U.S. Army and the first to receive the Bronze Star as a podiatrist.
Source: Community Press & Recorder, KY – [5/23/08]
