MD Class of 1980
Franklin “Bud” Zimmerman ’80 MD writes: “I received a lifetime achievement award from Phelps Hospital/Northwell Health at their October 2025 annual gala, which celebrated my 36-year career in cardiology and hospital leadership. I served two terms as president of the medical staff, was director of the critical care units and cardiac rehabilitation program, and remain on the board of directors. I retired from clinical medicine, and I stay active by teaching and writing. My textbook of electrocardiography, ECG Core Curriculum, was published by McGraw Hill. I’m also continuing my work on preventing heart disease in law enforcement personnel and serving on the police physicians section of the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Laurie Grant Zimmerman and I split our time between Chappaqua, New York and Manhattan and are looking forward to seeing our fellow classmates at the 50th reunion.”
Mark M. Nunlist ’80 MD is a board member of Vermont Information Technology Leaders and continues his interest in population healthcare. This past summer he completed construction of and launched his Pocketship Puffin boat.
Obituaries
Michael J. Bookbinder ’80 MD, of New Canaan, Conn.; Dec. 27. He was a pathologist for many years in both Connecticut and New York. He was an avid reader and he enjoyed music, folk dancing and solving puzzles. He is survived by his wife, Julie Dwyer Bookbinder ’80; two daughters; and two nephews.
John N. Bergeron ’77, ’80 MD, of Westerly, R.I.; July 30. He was a doctor who cared for the underserved at Wood River Health Services for 37 years. He enjoyed construction and carpentry, renovating the family home and engineering creative solutions that rivaled those of experts. Driven by a commitment to family, he connected with his French-Canadian roots by becoming fluent in French and immersing himself in European culture with frequent travels with friends and family. An avid cyclist, he participated in weekly community rides, walks, and bike tours across the country. He is survived by his wife, Joanne; two sons and daughters-in-law; six grandchildren; 10 siblings and their spouses; and several nieces and nephews.
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