"We faced a challenging year with the loss of grant funding and tough staffing decisions," said Seletta Goodall, head of administration for the Department of Medical Social Sciences (MSS) in the Feinberg School of Medicine. "It wasn't easy for any of us. But our team pulled together, adapted and ultimately came out stronger and more aligned in our mission."
Every great career begins with a foundation built on service, discipline, and heart - and for Darrel Kalinski, those values have guided every chapter of his life. From the athletic fields of his youth to the operating rooms of major hospitals, his story is one of dedication, resilience, and a steady pursuit of excellence. "I've always believed that if you're going to do something, you do it with integrity and purpose," Kalinski says. "That principle has carried me through every stage of my life - from the Navy to healthcare to fatherhood."
While my son Rob was alive, I never thought about being of service to others, mainly because I was always in service to him. Rob was more than a handful, but once he was gone, I didn't know what to do with my hands. Finding purpose, like so many facets of grief, is different for everyone. We all have to do our own soul searching, and it took me a while to figure out mine.