What's Up in DOM Faculty Development? 
Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Save the Date!

Please contact Lenore Meeks with any questions.

Case of the Month

From the Division of Hospital Medicine
and the Division of Cardiology

"Can you die from chest pain 'treatment'?"

Story and Case:

A 40-year-old African American male with past medical history of coronary artery disease (CAD) s/p left anterior descending artery (LAD) stent several months prior to presentation, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, sick sinus syndrome s/p permanent pacemaker (PPM), pulmonary embolism and cerebral vascular accident, presented with severe substernal chest pain. Nitroglycerin (NTG) and isosorbide mononitrate were ordered upon admission. These medicines did not provide any relief of chest pain, and the patient started to request hydromorphone constantly. Of note, patient had experienced recurrent chest pains after initial stent implantation and required two left heart catheterizations (LHC) that showed a patent stent and open coronaries.

As his angina did not resolve, Cardiology performed a functional LHC.  The LHC showed increased cardiac nociception with contrast injection and adenosine infusion, normal non-endothelial pathway microvascular function, and endothelial dysfunction with notable spasm and myocardial muscle bridge of the LAD, worsening with NTG.

Have an interesting case that you want to share with the DOM faculty?
Contact Lenore Meeks for template, sample cases, and how to submit. 

Let's Talk Promotions

Dr. Patel said, "Start [your] packet early. It's more work than one may expect. Do not miss the meetings that go over all that is needed for the packet. The meetings are very useful, and ours were on Zoom. Stay in communication with the coordinator [who] is helping you with your packet. They are awesome!"

Thank you for sharing your advice, Dr. Patel, and congratulations on your promotion! Are you ready to start planning? Check out the DOM Promotions page for guidelines, templates, and other resources to help you prepare for promotion.

Research 

Have you taken a ride yet?
Check out what your fellow faculty are doing as it relates to research. Research Ride Podcast is a journey from idea to implementation of research programs in the Department of Medicine.

In the current episode, Research Ride host, Charlie Searles, MD, sits down with guest, Jessica Alvarez, PhD, RD, Associate Professor in the Division of Endocrinology. The two discuss how Dr. Alvarez's training as a clinical nutritionist influenced her research, her research journey to understand how diet impacts diseases like cystic fibrosis, and the role of nutritional metabolomics in predicting health and disease.

Grab your free 10 hours!
Data Analytics and Biostatistics (DAB) Core provides high-quality biostatistics and IT Data management services to Department of Medicine (DOM) faculty by leveraging existing services in the Rollins School of Public Health and the Information Technology Department. The DOM offers 10 hours at no charge for approved DOM investigators who do not have grant funding; however, the requestee is responsible for time exceeding 10 hours. Find out how to submit your request and how to write DAB Core services into future grants!

Congratulations to the 2022 Researcher Appreciation Day Nominees!
Join us in congratulating the researchers nominated by their peers and colleagues for their groundbreaking research, development of new technologies, and continued pursuit of novel and innovative ideas. This annual event begins when the Faculty Recognitions Committee sends out a call for nominations for researchers across the school who are advancing the knowledge base in their field. Click the button to see the list and learn more about your newly nominated research colleagues. 

Only a few more weeks until Research Day!
The program includes oral and poster presentations representing all ten divisions, with speakers spanning the academic spectrum–from undergraduates to full professors, a keynote address from E. Dale Abel, MD, PhD Chair and Executive Medical Director, Department of Medicine, UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine, and five Featured Research talks from Emory DOM faculty. Agenda ǀ Questions 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2022 American Association of Medical Colleges Group on Diversity and Inclusion (AAMC GDI) Exemplary Leadership Award!

The AAMC GDI award ceremony will take place in November and will recognize the team from Emory and Emory Grady, including Dr. Jada Bussey-Jones and Dr. Kimberly Manning.
Dr. Bussey-Jones has nationally recognized educational expertise in minority health, health equity, as well as patient and provider education. She developed several program initiatives addressing health promotion and disease prevention for vulnerable populations.
Dr. Manning has a passion for storytelling with the goal of building and strengthening diverse and humanistic clinical environments, as well as cultivating psychologically safe learning climates.

Cheers to Dr. Bussey-Jones, Dr. Manning, and the Emory team!

Health Equity Advocacy Training Inaugural Cohort

Last month we mentioned the Emory at Grady Health Equity and Advocacy Course. This month we want to say 'Congratulations!' to the twenty-one participants who were selected to participate in this inaugural course, which is a 5-month multi-pronged educational intervention that brings faculty, learners, and community members from several institutions together to advocate around common health-related priorities. The course goes beyond didactic instruction and includes experiential learning, leveraging collaboration and providing tangible outcomes. Participants learn while doing. Click the button to learn more about this impactful course.

Quick Notes

• RYSE DOM Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council
  welcomes five new members!
  Jasna Beard, MD, Valeria Cantos Lucio, MD, Mary Ann Hall, MPH, Miguel Leal, MD, and Annelys Gadner Roque, MD.
• Health Equity Advocacy Community Forum:
  Building Consensus for Action
  Taking place at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, this lecture/seminar is open to faculty, staff, and the public. It will bring together healthcare professionals, learners, and community members to build consensus around health-related priorities for advocacy. This program will feature collaborative discussion that will have tangible deliverables. Register here.
• Update your Emory FIRST profile. If you have any questions, please contact Aneesh Mehta.
• Is your Zoom current? PC Version 5.11.9 | Mac IOS 5.11.10

Wellness 

Connect and Chat Sessions
Did you know the Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) offers a weekly "Connect & Chat" session to help you process the emotional impact of ongoing societal stressors and traumatic events with others? These sessions will provide a safe space to unpack, share and discuss healthy strategies for coping while navigating life’s daily pressures. The sessions are offered on Tuesdays via Zoom.

Refresh and Mindfulness Meditation
Every first and third Wednesday from 4:30–4:45 p.m., you can join the FSAP group for a 15-minute virtual self-care experience to support your resilience. Visit the FSAP Events and Workshop page to register. || On the fourth Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m., you can join Mindfulness Meditation. Learn strategies for staying centered and reducing your stress level. Join at 1 p.m. to learn the basics of mindfulness, or join at 1:15 p.m. for a guided practice and opportunities for discussion. Register here.

Well-being Check-ins
The FSAP is offering individual well-being check-ins for staff and faculty to gauge emotional health/coping and identify strategies for enhancing resilience, especially pertaining to transition. Call to schedule your check-in today: 404-727-WELL (9355).

Want more information about other services offered through the FSAP? 

Work Life Integration

Your Work Life: Children and Family
Did you know Emory has a list of resources available for you, including emergency back-up care and events taking place around Atlanta for parents of infants to teenagers? Whether you're just starting a family or getting ready to send your child off to college, Emory has many resources to help you through every stage of parenting. Learn more here.

Emory Worklife Announces Upcoming Webinars on Healthy Boundaries and Work-Life Balance
These workshops are offered by the Benefits and Worklife Department and Vendor Partners. Register here, and links will be sent out prior to the webinar. If you have any questions about the webinars or family-centered benefits at Emory, please contact worklife@emory.edu.

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