In Loving Memory of Bing Frazier
March 11, 1958 - January 2, 2025
Dear friends,
With heavy hearts, we share the sad news of Bing Frazier's passing.
Bing Frazier served at Loma Linda University Health for over 25 years. Early on, she began working closely with Jan Zumwalt when international affairs were first coordinated in the Medical Center. In those early years, Bing coordinated both incoming mentees and trainees as well as outgoing LLUMC personnel who traveled on service trips. Over the years, as international activity was organized on campus and as the number of exchanges progressively increased, Bing focused on developing the program, processes, and logistics to train the international professionals who came to Loma Linda.
Bing managed what became known as the International Professional Development Program, which provided mentorship and training opportunities across all LLUH entities. She arranged programs for international clinicians, fellows, faculty, administrators, resident rotations, student groups, government officials, and delegations. Each year, she processed over 200 people who came to Loma Linda, staying anywhere from 1–2 weeks to up to a year. This included careful vetting and helping applicants prepare for visa interviews; arranging airport pick-ups, housing, and local support; and managing their daily schedules and activities while on campus.
Bing took great care in selecting and matching professionals with host departments at Loma Linda. She created individualized programs to meet each participant's learning objectives. She packed their schedules so they could fully benefit from all the classes, grand rounds, conferences, chapel services, vespers programs, church, community outreach, and time in complementary departments. She spent significant time with each person, discussing how they could implement what they had learned into their roles and institutions, encouraging them to be innovative and courageous in making changes, and sending resources to support them after they returned home. Bing also traveled to many of Loma Linda's international partner sites, gaining a deeper understanding of how these institutions functioned and the challenges they faced. This greatly strengthened the types of experiences and exposure she incorporated into her programs.
Beyond professional experiences, Bing introduced participants to Loma Linda culture, shared Seventh-day Adventist beliefs with those unfamiliar, and fostered a better understanding of "American" culture. She ensured that participants experienced the full “Loma Linda Immersion,” often using her own time to take them to the Redlands Bowl, In-N-Out, the Getty Museum, San Diego, and other local highlights. She also handled unexpected issues, such as plumbing and locksmith emergencies in the guest apartments, even during her off hours. Bing poured her heart and soul into caring for each individual. Her dedication and commitment to excellence demonstrated that this work was more than a job—it was her calling.
The professionals Bing worked with came from all over the world—Asia, Europe, South and Central America, and Africa. No matter where anyone went, there was someone Bing had impacted. Each one eagerly asked about her and reminisced about what they learned during their time at Loma Linda. Many proudly shared the changes they had implemented upon returning home. The global impact of her work was profound. Many of those she mentored now serve in leadership positions, improving patient care in their institutions and advancing health in their countries.
It is estimated that well over 3,000 international professionals were mentored and trained through Bing’s program.
In recognition of her unwavering commitment and long-standing contributions that furthered the global impact of Loma Linda University Health, Bing Frazier was presented with the Distinguished Service Award.
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