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Henry & Suzanne Croci Resident Education Endowment According to Dr. Henry Croci, “the educational experience as an ophthalmology resident shaped our lives in such a positive way, we wanted to be able to help future residents experience the same thing.” That motivated Dr. Croci and wife Suzanne to create the The Henry G. Croci and Suzanne D. Croci Resident Education Fund in Ophthalmology, also established in December 2007. He continued, “The example by Dr. Havener and other faculty and staff and mentors influenced the way we interact with patients and people in general throughout our lives. We want to continue to encourage young ophthalmology residents to foster the same spirit of kind, compassionate help to others.” The annual distribution of this fund shall be used to support the education and training of residents in the Department of Ophthalmology. “Resident education is one of the strengths at OSU and continues to improve thanks to the generosity of donors like the Crocis,” stated Chief Resident Matthew Ohr, M.D. After Dr. Croci completed his residency internship and two years in the Air Force as a Flight Surgeon, the Crocis settled in Athens in 1971, where he practiced for more than 31 years. Dr. Croci and Suzanne relocated to Savannah, Georgia five years ago after his retirement. They enjoy the nature in Coastal Georgia as well as warmer winters. Dr. Croci continues to volunteer in ophthalmology, helping with the Lions Lighthouse Foundation at St. Mary Community Center. As a licensed volunteer in medicine in Georgia he examines and treats uninsured and underserved patients two full days a month. Fund #480707 Click here if you would like to give to this fund |
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Holton Letson, M.D. Retina and Ophthalmology Endowment Honors Alan & Susan Letson The Alan and Susan Letson Retina and Ophthalmology fund was established in 2007 by an endowment gift from Dr. Holton Charles Letson of Hilton Head South Carolina. Dr. Letson created the fund to recognize the professional contributions of his son Dr. Alan, and daughter-in-law Susan Letson. “I staffed the OSU Ophthalmology resident clinic for many years.” said Dr. Letson. “Even when no longer staffing a clinic I maintained a close relationship with the department and staff, particularly Dr. William Havener. It was a pleasure and a privilege to provide in a positive manor to the field of Ophthalmology. Now that I can no longer physically take part, I can take pleasure through the establishment of this fund which I hope will continue my efforts, and also the efforts of others.” The annual distribution from this fund will be use to support the education of ophthalmology residents, acquisition of equipment for research, clinical and patient care, projects in retina disease and emerging priorities or initiatives related to retina disease in the Department of Ophthalmology. According to Dr. Tom Mauger, Department Chairman, “Private support for our department and programs are critical to our continued growth and expansion. The generosity of Dr. Letson and all our donors is greatly appreciated and truly makes a difference in what we do.” After completing his residency in Ophthalmology in Detroit Dr. Letson moved his family to Zanesville, Ohio where he practiced Ophthalmology from 1954 until his retirement in 1986. He spent more than 15 years staffing the OSU Resident Clinic and made many valuable contributions to the profession, the department and many grateful resident trainees. Fund #480727 Click here if you would like to give to this fund |