Dr. Michael Volpe, an AOA graduate of Downstate Medical School and a 2000 urology graduate, is completing fellowship training in voiding dysfunction. I'm pleased to inform you that he will be joining our faculty on July 1, 2001. Dr. Volpe will significantly improve our clinical are, educational and research efforts in his subspecialty. Another recent addition to the faculty is Dr. William Blank. He also will add significantly to our clinical care, educational and research efforts.
Complementary medicine is a newly emerging area of importance in urology.
One of the leading urologists in this area is Dr. William R. Fair. I'm pleased to inform you that the Dr. Fair has accepted the title of Professor of Urology in our department. While continuing his extra institutional activities, he will be assisting us in improving our educational efforts in complementary medicine. Another important appointment for your education is that of Dr. Michael Zenilman as Professor and Chairman of the Department of Surgery. He has already initiated the process of reconstructing that department.