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| name          = Dr. Patrick D. Herron
| name          = Patrick D. Herron
 
 
| chapter      = Alpha Epsilon
 
| chapter      = Alpha Epsilon
| school        = West Chester University
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| school        = West Chester University of Pennsylvania
 
| inducted      = 1993
 
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| birth_date    = April 26
| birth_date    = April 26, 1974
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| degree        = Special Education/Bioethics
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| spouse       = Jonah Nigh
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| awards        = DSK, Wood Scholarship, CSK (AE), CSK (NYMAAC)
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| awards        = CSK (AE)
 
 
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'''Patrick Herron''' (born 26 April [[1974]]) is an Alumnus of the [[Alpha Epsilon Chapter]] at [http://www.wcupa.edu West Chester University of Pennsylvania] and former [[Vice President of Membership Development]]. Patrick is the 2012 recipient of the [[Rolla F. Wood Graduate Scholarship]] and was also awarded a [[Distinguished Service Key]] in 2012.
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'''Patrick Herron''' (born 26 April [[1974]]) is an Alumnus of the [[Alpha Epsilon Chapter]] at [http://www.wcupa.edu West Chester University of Pennsylvania] and the current [[Vice President of Philanthropy Development]] (2012-present). He is also a former [[Vice President of Membership Development]] (2004-2010), [[Chapter Service Key]] recipient for [[Alpha Epsilon Chapter]] (1996), [[Rolla F. Wood Graduate Scholarship]] recipient (2012), [[Distinguished Service Key]] (2012) and [[Chapter Service Key]] recipient for [[New York Metropolitan Area Alumni Chapter]] (2016).
  
 
== Early Fraternity Life and Career ==
 
== Early Fraternity Life and Career ==
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== Collegiate Years at Alpha Epsilon Chapter ==
 
== Collegiate Years at Alpha Epsilon Chapter ==
As a member of the Alpha Epsilon Chapter, Patrick was elected to the positions of Initiate Advisor (Fall '94), Alumni Historian (Fall '95) and Chapter President (Spring '96 - Fall '96).  Appointed Chairperson of the Philanthropy Committee and  Founder's Day Banquet Committee in 1995 and 1996.  Patrick was voted Most Dedicated Brother in 1995 and 1996 and awarded a Chapter Service Key in 1996 for his service to the Brothers of the Alpha Epsilon Chapter. Patrick served as Chapter Delegate at the 1996 Grand Chapter Conference.
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As a member of the Alpha Epsilon Chapter, Patrick was elected to the positions of Initiate Advisor (Fall '94), Alumni Historian (Fall '95) and Chapter President (Spring '96 - Fall '96).  Appointed Chairperson of the Philanthropy Committee and  Founder's Day Banquet Committee in 1995 and 1996.  Patrick was voted Most Dedicated Brother in 1995 and 1996 and awarded a Chapter Service Key in 1996 for his service to the Brothers of the Alpha Epsilon Chapter. Patrick served as Alpha Epsilon's Chapter Delegate at the 1996 Grand Chapter Conference.
  
In addition to his involvement with Phi Sigma Pi Fraternity, Patrick was an Editor of the ''Serpentine'', West Chester University's Collegiate Yearbook; Manager for the ''The Quad'', Collegiate Newspaper; member of the WCU Media Advisory Board; Resident Advisor for Killinger Hall; member of the University Appeals Board; member of the Sykes Student Union Board of Governors; President and National delegate for [http://www.kdp.org/ Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society]; and elected to 1995 WCU Homecoming Court.  He also volunteered with [http://www.wcupa.edu/_academics/healthsciences/kinesiology/adaptedpe/ WCU Adapted Physical Education] program for children with disabilities; Chester County AIDS Support Services and the [http://www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/PAE/index.aspx National Multiple Sclerosis Society]'s Annual M.S. Walk.  While in college, Patrick worked for several non-profit agencies including HELP Counseling, Inc.; [http://www.brianshouse.org/ Brian's House]; and [http://www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/PAE/index.aspx the National M.S. Society].
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In addition to his involvement with Phi Sigma Pi Fraternity, Patrick was an Editor of the ''Serpentine,'' West Chester University's Collegiate Yearbook; a Manager for the ''The Quad,'' Collegiate Newspaper; member of the WCU Media Advisory Board; Resident Advisor for Killinger Hall; member of the University Appeals Board; member of the Sykes Student Union Board of Governors; President and National delegate for [http://www.kdp.org/ Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society]; and elected to 1995 WCU Homecoming Court.  He also volunteered with [http://www.wcupa.edu/_academics/healthsciences/kinesiology/adaptedpe/ WCU Adapted Physical Education] program for children with disabilities; Chester County AIDS Support Services and the [http://www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/PAE/index.aspx National Multiple Sclerosis Society]'s Annual M.S. Walk.  While in college, Patrick worked for several non-profit agencies including HELP Counseling, Inc.; [http://www.brianshouse.org/ Brian's House]; and [http://www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/PAE/index.aspx the National M.S. Society].
  
 
== Alumni Years to Present ==
 
== Alumni Years to Present ==
During his last year at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, Patrick initiated expansion efforts at [http://www.drexel.edu Drexel University], which led to the founding of the [[Gamma Xi Chapter]] in 1997.  He served as Alumni Advisor for the Alpha Epsilon Chapter from 1997-1999 and was awarded the Outsanding Alumnus Award in 1997, 1998 and 1999.  In 2008, he was awarded the [[Stephen L. Johnson]] Award by [[Alpha Epsilon Chapter]] at their 20th Annual Founder's Day.  In 1998, Patrick worked with fellow alumni to re-organize the [[Delaware Valley Alumni Chapter]].  He served as Treasurer (1998) and as Chapter President (1999).  In 2000, Patrick joined the [[National Alumni Association]].  In 2004, he was elected to National Council as [[Vice President of Membership Development]].  He was re-elected in 2006 and 2008, completing his third and final term in 2010.  Patrick is also a member of the [[National Development Committee]], [[New York Metropolitan Area Alumni Chapter]] and the [[Phi Sigma Pi Foundation]].
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During his last year at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, Patrick initiated expansion efforts at [http://www.drexel.edu Drexel University], which led to the founding of the [[Gamma Xi Chapter]] in 1997.  He served as Alumni Advisor for the Alpha Epsilon Chapter from 1997-1999 and was awarded the Outstanding Alumnus Award in 1997, 1998 and 1999.  In 2008, he was awarded the [[Stephen L. Johnson]] Award by [[Alpha Epsilon Chapter]] at their 20th Annual Founder's Day.  In 1998, Patrick worked with fellow alumni to re-organize the [[Delaware Valley Alumni Chapter]].  He served as Treasurer (1998) and as Chapter President (1999).  In 2000, Patrick joined the [[National Alumni Association]].  In 2004, he was elected to National Council as [[Vice President of Membership Development]].  He was re-elected in 2006 and 2008, completing his third term in 2010.  In 2005, Patrick moved to New York City and joined [[New York Metropolitan Area Alumni Chapter]].  Following his time on Council as VPMD, he served briefly on the [[National Development Committee]]. In 2014, Patrick was elected to his fourth term on the National Council as [[Vice President of Philanthropy Development]]. Patrick was among the first members to join the [[Phi Sigma Pi Foundation]] upon its formation.
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Patrick currently lives in New York City, New York with his husband, [[Jonah Nigh]], an Honorary Brother of [[New York Metropolitan Area Alumni Chapter]]. He is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family & Social Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York. Since 2015, he has been the Co-Director of the Introduction to Clinical Medicine program and Director of Operations for the R.L. Gottesman Clinical Skills Center.  
  
 
== National Involvement ==
 
== National Involvement ==
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* [[National Membership Development Committee]] (1995-1996)
 
* [[National Membership Development Committee]] (1995-1996)
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* [[National Adhoc Ethics Committee]] (1995)
 
* Founder, [[Gamma Xi Chapter]] (February 3, 1997)
 
* Founder, [[Gamma Xi Chapter]] (February 3, 1997)
 
* [[National Alumni Development Committee]] (1996-1998)
 
* [[National Alumni Development Committee]] (1996-1998)
* Invited Presenter, 1997 National Convention, "The ABC's of Alumni Communication"
 
 
* [[Delaware Valley Alumni Chapter]] (1998-2000)
 
* [[Delaware Valley Alumni Chapter]] (1998-2000)
 
** Treasurer of DVAC (1998)
 
** Treasurer of DVAC (1998)
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* [[New York Metropolitan Area Alumni Chapter]] (2005-present)
 
* [[New York Metropolitan Area Alumni Chapter]] (2005-present)
 
* [[Phi Sigma Pi Foundation]] (2005-present)
 
* [[Phi Sigma Pi Foundation]] (2005-present)
* [[National Development Committee]]  (2010-present)
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* [[National Development Committee]]  (2010-2012)
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* [[National Council]] of Phi Sigma Pi
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** [[Vice President of Philanthropy Development]], (2014-present)
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* [[National Philanthropy Adhoc Committee]] (2014-2015)
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* Invited Presenter, 1997 National Convention, "The ABC's of Alumni Communication"
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* Alumni Panelist, 2015 Philly Metro Regional Conference, "Work-Life Balance"
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* [[Alumni Convention]] 2005; 2012 (2)
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* [[National Convention]] 1993-1998; 2004-2016 (19)
  
 
== Bigs and Littles ==
 
== Bigs and Littles ==
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== Professional ==
 
== Professional ==
* [http://www.einstein.yu.edu Albert Einstein College of Medicine],
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* [http://www.einstein.yu.edu/faculty/12106/1 Albert Einstein College of Medicine],
**Associate in the Department of Family and Social Medicine
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**Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Social Medicine
**Assistant Director for Introduction to Clinical Medicine program
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**Co-Director for Introduction to Clinical Medicine program
**Assistant Director for the Ruth L. Gottesman Clinical Skills Center
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**Director of Operations for the Ruth L. Gottesman Clinical Skills Center
  
* [http://www.fraternityadvisors.org/ Association for Fraternity Advisors], Member (2006-present)
 
 
* [http://www.asbh.org American Society for Bioethics and Humanities], Member (2001-present)
 
* [http://www.asbh.org American Society for Bioethics and Humanities], Member (2001-present)
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* [http://www.fraternityadvisors.org/ Association for Fraternity Advisors], Member (2006-2011)
 
* [http://stfm.org Society of Teachers of Family Medicine], Member (2011-present)
 
* [http://stfm.org Society of Teachers of Family Medicine], Member (2011-present)
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* [http://www.glma.org Gay & Lesbian Medical Association], Member (2014-present)
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* [https://www.academy-professionalism.org/home/ Academy for Professionalism in Health Care], Member (2014-present)
  
 
== Academic Background ==
 
== Academic Background ==
 
* [http://www.cohs.com Cardinal O'Hara High School] 1988-1992
 
* [http://www.cohs.com Cardinal O'Hara High School] 1988-1992
* [http://www.wcupa.edu West Chester University of Pennsylvania] 1992-1996, Bachelor's of Science in Special Education
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* [http://www.wcupa.edu West Chester University of Pennsylvania] 1992-1996, Bachelor of Science in Special Education
* [http://www.temple.edu Temple University], 1998-1999, Educational Psychology  
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* [http://www.temple.edu Temple University], 1998-1999, graduate studies in Educational Psychology (non-degree)
* [http://www.upenn.edu University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine] 2001-2004, Master's of Bioethics
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* [http://www.upenn.edu University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine] 2001-2004, Master of Bioethics
* [http://www.columbia.edu Columbia University], 2005-2007, Post-baccalaureate program - medical sciences
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* [http://www.columbia.edu Columbia University], 2005-2007, graduate studies for post-baccalaureate program in the medical sciences (non-degree)
* [http://www.meddean.luc.edu Loyola University Chicago-Stritch School of Medicine], Doctorate in Bioethics (in progress)
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* [http://www.meddean.luc.edu Loyola University Chicago-Stritch School of Medicine], 2011-2014, Doctor of Bioethics, Clinical Bioethics concentration
== Publications/Abstracts ==
 
Cohen, MJM., Jasser, SJ, '''Herron, PD''', Margolis, C, "Ethical Perspectives: Opioid treatment of chronic pain in the context of addiction," Clinical Journal of Pain 18:4 (Suppl.) S99-107, 2002
 
 
'''Herron, PD'''  [http://www.highschoolbioethics.org/about/ High School Bioethics Project - Clinical Briefs], Center for Bioethics and Department of Medical Ethics, University of Pennsylvania’s School of Medicine (2003).
 
 
Lane, JL, Jerpbak, CM, '''Herron, PD''', Rattner, SR, “Beginning at the End.” Academic Medicine 2004; 79:S67-69
 
  
Lane, JL, Jerpbak, CM, '''Herron, PD''': "An Innovative First Year Communication Curriculum: Developing Skills, Identifying and Remediating Deficits Early in Medical Education,” 2005 Pediatric Academic Societies’ Meeting, Washington D.C., May 15, 2005
 
  
'''Herron, PD''' [http://www.fraternityadvisors.org/Essentials/200807_Promoting_Alumni_Vol.aspx Essentials - AFA Newsletter],  "Promoting Alumni Volunteerism"  July 2008
 
  
  
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{{Infobox CouncilSuccession | preceded = [[Brian Beedenbender]], [[Beta Rho]] | succeeded = [[Natalie Swierzbin]], [[Gamma Epsilon]] | councilname = [[Vice President of Membership Development]] | term = 2004-2010}}
 
{{Infobox CouncilSuccession | preceded = [[Brian Beedenbender]], [[Beta Rho]] | succeeded = [[Natalie Swierzbin]], [[Gamma Epsilon]] | councilname = [[Vice President of Membership Development]] | term = 2004-2010}}
  

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Dr. Patrick D. Herron
Patrickherron.jpg
Name Dr. Patrick D. Herron
Chapter Alpha Epsilon
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Date Inducted 1993
Roll Number
Alumni Chapter/Assoc
Honorary Member
Major
Birthdate April 26
Spouse Jonah Nigh
Nicknames
Awards DSK, Wood Scholarship, CSK (AE), CSK (NYMAAC)

Patrick Herron (born 26 April 1974) is an Alumnus of the Alpha Epsilon Chapter at West Chester University of Pennsylvania and the current Vice President of Philanthropy Development (2012-present). He is also a former Vice President of Membership Development (2004-2010), Chapter Service Key recipient for Alpha Epsilon Chapter (1996), Rolla F. Wood Graduate Scholarship recipient (2012), Distinguished Service Key (2012) and Chapter Service Key recipient for New York Metropolitan Area Alumni Chapter (2016).

Early Fraternity Life and Career

Patrick was inducted as a Brother on May 1, 1993 as a member of his chapter's Iota Pledge Class. His Big Brother is Kelly Lill (nee Landfried). He had enrolled as a History major at WCU in the Fall 1992. He later changed his major to Special Education in the summer of 1993.

Collegiate Years at Alpha Epsilon Chapter

As a member of the Alpha Epsilon Chapter, Patrick was elected to the positions of Initiate Advisor (Fall '94), Alumni Historian (Fall '95) and Chapter President (Spring '96 - Fall '96). Appointed Chairperson of the Philanthropy Committee and Founder's Day Banquet Committee in 1995 and 1996. Patrick was voted Most Dedicated Brother in 1995 and 1996 and awarded a Chapter Service Key in 1996 for his service to the Brothers of the Alpha Epsilon Chapter. Patrick served as Alpha Epsilon's Chapter Delegate at the 1996 Grand Chapter Conference.

In addition to his involvement with Phi Sigma Pi Fraternity, Patrick was an Editor of the Serpentine, West Chester University's Collegiate Yearbook; a Manager for the The Quad, Collegiate Newspaper; member of the WCU Media Advisory Board; Resident Advisor for Killinger Hall; member of the University Appeals Board; member of the Sykes Student Union Board of Governors; President and National delegate for Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society; and elected to 1995 WCU Homecoming Court. He also volunteered with WCU Adapted Physical Education program for children with disabilities; Chester County AIDS Support Services and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Annual M.S. Walk. While in college, Patrick worked for several non-profit agencies including HELP Counseling, Inc.; Brian's House; and the National M.S. Society.

Alumni Years to Present

During his last year at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, Patrick initiated expansion efforts at Drexel University, which led to the founding of the Gamma Xi Chapter in 1997. He served as Alumni Advisor for the Alpha Epsilon Chapter from 1997-1999 and was awarded the Outstanding Alumnus Award in 1997, 1998 and 1999. In 2008, he was awarded the Stephen L. Johnson Award by Alpha Epsilon Chapter at their 20th Annual Founder's Day. In 1998, Patrick worked with fellow alumni to re-organize the Delaware Valley Alumni Chapter. He served as Treasurer (1998) and as Chapter President (1999). In 2000, Patrick joined the National Alumni Association. In 2004, he was elected to National Council as Vice President of Membership Development. He was re-elected in 2006 and 2008, completing his third term in 2010. In 2005, Patrick moved to New York City and joined New York Metropolitan Area Alumni Chapter. Following his time on Council as VPMD, he served briefly on the National Development Committee. In 2014, Patrick was elected to his fourth term on the National Council as Vice President of Philanthropy Development. Patrick was among the first members to join the Phi Sigma Pi Foundation upon its formation.

Patrick currently lives in New York City, New York with his husband, Jonah Nigh, an Honorary Brother of New York Metropolitan Area Alumni Chapter. He is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family & Social Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York. Since 2015, he has been the Co-Director of the Introduction to Clinical Medicine program and Director of Operations for the R.L. Gottesman Clinical Skills Center.

National Involvement

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  • Invited Presenter, 1997 National Convention, "The ABC's of Alumni Communication"
  • Alumni Panelist, 2015 Philly Metro Regional Conference, "Work-Life Balance"
  • Alumni Convention 2005; 2012 (2)
  • National Convention 1993-1998; 2004-2016 (19)

Bigs and Littles

Professional

  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine,
    • Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Social Medicine
    • Co-Director for Introduction to Clinical Medicine program
    • Director of Operations for the Ruth L. Gottesman Clinical Skills Center

Academic Background



Vice President of Philanthropy Development
Preceded By
Kyle Williams, Gamma Delta
Term
2014-present
Succeeded By
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Vice President of Membership Development
Preceded By
Brian Beedenbender, Beta Rho
Term
2004-2010
Succeeded By
Natalie Swierzbin, Gamma Epsilon