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BCMS Unsung Hero Regina Martinez

Dr. K. Ashok Kumar, 2014 BCMS president, nominated his office manager, Regina Mar- BCMS immediate past presi-
tinez, for the Unsung Hero award for January 2015, which was presented at the Jan. 24 BCMS dent Dr. K. Ashok Kumar pres-
installation event at Oak Hills Country Club. ents the BCMS Unsung Hero
award Jan. 24 to his office man-
“Being a physician and a clinic instructor consumes most of my time,” Dr. Kumar said in his ager, Regina Martinez.
nomination letter. “It is imperative to have a person who is reliable, trustworthy and committed to
their job — someone who handles their duties in a thorough and professional manner. I am very
fortunate to have such an individual, Regina Martinez.”

Ms. Martinez not only handles the day-to-day duties of the department “but keeps me in line
and focused on the priorities of my practice and instructor duties,” Dr. Kumar said. “Her support
while holding the BCMS president position made my life very easy and smooth. Thank you, Regina,
for your hard work and dedication.”

The Unsung Hero program recognizes physicians’ office managers and administrative staff who
help BCMS members deliver the best quality care to patients. Winners receive gift certificates and
are eligible for annual prizes. To learn more, visit www.bcms.org.

IN MEMORIAM Lloyd Berry, MD, 91, died Feb. 13, 2015. Dr. Berry served in the U.S. Army during World War II
as a medic. He was a family medicine practitioner and a BCMS life member.

George E. Schafer, MD, died Jan. 23, 2015, at age 92. Dr. Schafer served in the U.S. Air Force as a
surgeon. A specialist in aerospace medicine and preventive medicine, he was a BCMS life member.

William H. Schlattner, MD, 90, died Jan. 27, 2015. Dr. Schlattner served in the U.S. Air Force
Medical Corps. He was a plastic surgeon and a BCMS retired member.

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