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IMS president, Richard H. Rhodes, MD President's Message
Marc E. Duerden, MD Marc E. Duerden, MD, was the 130th President of the Indianapolis Medical Society. Marc E. Duerden, MD, a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; directing much of his attention to Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, has been with Rehabilitation Associates of Indiana since 1993. He is also a clinical associate professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Dr. Duerden received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1989 and served his internship at St. Vincent Hospital and Health Care Center in Indianapolis, and residency at Northwestern University School of Medicine Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago.

Dr. Duerden is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with a subspecialty board certification in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine and certified with the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners. He is on the hospital staff of Community Hospital and Indiana University Medical Center, and on the consulting hospital staff of many of the other hospitals in the area. His professional activities include being a Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Exam Question Writer and guest oral examiner for the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is a manuscript reviewer for the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is a current and former member of numerous committees. Dr. Duerden is active in community service with the Boy Scouts of America and Badges without Borders. He is a prolific author with many articles, presentations and honors to his credit.

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Indianapolis Medical Alliance

The philanthropic arm of the Indianapolis Medical Society would like to cordially invite all physicians' spouses to join and become active in the Indianapolis Medical Alliance.

Dues are minimal and afford a wealth of opportunities. Committees and opportunities to serve are as varied as our membership. Whether you participate as a member of our extremely popular Bowling Group, Bridge Clubs, Garden Club, Investment Clubs, S.A.V.E. Project (Stop America's Violence Everywhere), in conjunction with the American Medical Association's Alliance, Legislative Awareness, or planning one of our upcoming fund-raisers, you're sure to find an area that fits your unique qualifications.

For many years, the Indianapolis Medical Alliance has been awarding scholarships to allied health students from our area. Please phone for an application to be considered during our process. If you are a student worthy of financial assistance or know of a student who qualifies, please let us hear from you. Note: You must be in your clinicals to be eligible.

This year's Alliance is being led by the Leadership Council of Maryann Campbell, Joan Daly, Kay Enderle, Doris Hardacker, Miriam Holden, Marcia Rice, Sue Schneider, Anne Schuster, Karen Shoemaker and Evelyn Wellman. They encourage all physicians' spouses to participate in this worthwhile, vital organization.

Call IMS at (317) 639-3406 today for additional information, or if you prefer, E-mail: ims@imsonline.org.