Thursday, January 14, 2010

Family Medicine Resident Graduate Killed in MVA


Dr. Jean Ginst Eugene, 40, was killed on Jan. 4, 2010, after his SUV overturned on Interstate 595 in Miami, Fla.

Dr. Eugene graduated from the family medicine residency program at the University of South Alabama in August 2008.

"This is a senseless tragedy,” said Dr. Allen Perkins, professor and chair of family medicine at USA. “Jean Ginst was full of life. In addition to medicine, he enjoyed educating people about his culture and having a good time. He will be missed by those of us who knew him, as well as his patients."

Memorial contributions can be made in Dr. Eugene's honor to the University Distiguished Professor of Family Practice fund.  Donations can be mailed to the Medical Development & Alumni Relations, University of South Alabama, Technology & Research Park III, Suite 2150, Mobile, AL 36688.