February 5, 2024

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DOM ANNOUNCEMENTS

Celebrating DOM's Black History

This year, to honor Black History Month we will be celebrating Black history right here at Emory Department of Medicine. Follow along with RYSE as we honor and celebrate those who have contributed to Emory DOM and provide some snapshots of Black History here at the DOM. You can find weekly highlights and fun facts in the DOM newsletter as well as on our socials. 

This week's Black History Month spotlight is Jada Bussey-Jones, MD, FACP. Read more below!

Dr. Bussey-Jones currently serves as the chief of general internal medicine, associate dean for professional development at Grady, and last year made Emory DOM history after receiving the Carter Smith, Sr. Chair in Medicine award. With only about 2% of faculty nationwide identifying as Black women, and even fewer holding endowed chair positions, Dr. Bussey-Jones' appointment is a testament to her resilience and commitment to excellence; and also paves the way for those who come after her. 

Celebrating Heart Month: Heart to Heart Conversation Series 

In recognition of Heart Month, Emory Heart & Vascular kicked off their immersive new venture, the "Heart to Heart" conversation series. This series incorporates photos, stories, and videos in concert to showcase 16 free-flowing conversations between team members all across the service line.

View compelling interviews between the following physician pairings, many of whom are DOM faculty members!

• Nanette Wenger, MD, and Puja Mehta, MD, FACC, FAHA
• Vasilis Babaliaros, MD, and Peter Block, MD
• Divya Gupta, MD, and Andy Smith, MD
• Ijeoma Isiadinso, MD, and Gina Lundberg, MD
• Jonathan Kim, MD, and Brandon Mines, MD
• Yazan Duwayri, MD, MBA, and Brad Leshnower, MD

Vincent Marconi, MD, featured by Emory News Center: "Emory researcher imagines a new approach to the science of aging"

A holistic approach to aging that considers aging humans through multiple perspectives at once, including the biomedical, behavioral and the social and physical environment. Now Dr. Marconi, a professor in the School of Medicine’s Division of Infectious Diseases and professor of Global Health in the Rollins School of Public Health, is spreading that concept further. He recently co-edited a special issue that publicly challenges biomedical research’s traditional focus on individual aging-related diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and dementia in favor of science that examines healthy aging perspectives across the whole human animal.

Register for the 2024 FEED Conference 

The Department of Medicine (DOM) and Department of Pediatrics (DOP) Offices of Faculty Development are pleased to present the 15th annual Faculty Education, Enrichment, and Development (FEED) Conference, taking place virtually on April 12. This year's theme will focus on the exciting topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI)!  

As one of the signature events offered by the DOM's Office of Faculty Development, this half-day CME-accredited program provides learning opportunities for faculty of all levels. Register today to save your spot!

When? April 12, 2024, via Zoom. 8 a.m.–noon 

Who should attend? All faculty in DOM and DOP are invited to attend. 

Why should I attend? AI is here. Learn about Emory’s commitment to this groundbreaking innovation and how we can all utilize it in a variety of settings.  We’re excited to offer AI-focused sessions ranging from an overview of AI and resources at Emory to applications for teaching and research. Also, learn about how AI can make you more efficient! 

  Nominate an outstanding university employee for an
Award of Distinction

The Award of Distinction Program is the highest award for university staff which annually recognizes approximately 10-15 university employees who have made outstanding contributions to the Emory community. Honorees are recognized at a special event and also receive a monetary award. Nomination forms must be received no later than 5 p.m., Wednesday, February 14.   

Save the Date: Paul W. Seavey Distinguished Lectureship

Natasha Travis, MD, receives 2023 American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) INSPIRE Award  

MEDICINE GRAND ROUNDS

Join us tomorrow for DOM Medicine Grand Rounds

All upcoming sessions will be hosted on Zoom, and recordings will be available on the DOM YouTube channel for CME credits. 

DOM EVENTS

Emory Black History Month Events  *New*
Thursday, February 1–Thursday, February 29 | In-person & Virtual

New Policy Q+A - Proposal Submission Deadlines (DOM Ease of Research)
Thursday, February 7 | noon–1 p.m. | Zoom

DOM Faculty Development's Mentoring Workshop *Registration full*
Friday, February 9 | 8 a.m.–noon | WMB Room 1109

Webinar- Celebrating Black History Month: The Power of Their Story *New*
February 13 | noon–1 p.m. | Hybrid (location TBD) 

Road 2 NEXt sUcceSs (R2NEXUS) Workshop 2: Developing a strong research support network  *New*
Thursday, February 15, 2024 | 8 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Zoom 

SOM Professional Development Lecture Series: Benefits, Limits, and Risks of Chat GPT as an AI Chatbot for Medicine: Education, Research, Clinical Care, and Administrative Tasks  
Friday, February 16 | noon–1 p.m. | Virtual

20th Annual Hamilton E. Holmes Memorial Lecture 
Wednesday, February 21 | 5–6 p.m. | WMB Room 110 and Virtual

Emory SCORE Women's Health Research Lecture Series  *New*
Wednesday, February 21 | noon–1 p.m. | Zoom

DOM CV Review Session  
Wednesday, February 28 | 8–10 a.m. | Zoom

ATLANTIS Symposium 
Thursday, March 14 | 9 a.m.–4 p.m. | HSRB I 

Paul W. Seavey Distinguished Lectureship in General Internal Medicine  *New*
Tuesday, March 26 | 5–6:30 p.m. | Miller-Ward Alumni House, Alumni Hall 

2024 American College of Cardiology Meeting - Division of Cardiology Cocktail Reception  
Sunday, April 7 | 6–9 p.m. | Ventanas

DOM Faculty Enrichment, Education, and Development (FEED) Conference  
Friday, April 12 | 8 a.m.–noon | Virtual

Department of Medicine's 4th annual Health Equity Day
Tuesday, May 21 | 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

STAFF NEWS

Check out the latest list of open staff jobs within the DOM. See a job you are interested in or know someone who would be a good fit? Click the job title below to read the full description and apply. Be sure to follow the DOM LinkedIn page to stay up-to-date on the latest job openings!

• Assistant Academic Research Scientist - School of Medicine, Infectious Diseases  *New*

• Clinical Research Coordinator III, School of Medicine - Nephrology  *New*

• Clinical Research Coordinator II - School of Medicine Pulmonary
• Clinical Research Coordinator II - School of Medicine Pulmonary 
• Program Coordinator - School of Medicine, Education and Residency Programs  *New*
• Program Coordinator, School of Medicine - Hospital Medicine 

• Program Coordinator - School of Medicine, Infectious Diseases

IN THE NEWS

Recent Department of Medicine News

• Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Healthgrades: These are Georgia’s best hospitals for cardiology (Emory University Hospital Midtown, Emory University Hospital and Emory Johns Creek Hospital featured) 

• BuzzFeed: 'I always travel with this': Doctors are sharing the illness-avoiding practices they always implement while traveling, and they’re so important (Henry Wu quoted) | Yahoo! Finance

• Emory News Center: Emory researcher imagines a new approach
  to the science of aging​​​​​​​ (Vincent Marconi featured)

• WAGA-TV: First case of measles reported in Georgia (Neil Winawer interviewed)

• WXIA-TV: AEDs could be required in all Georgia schools thanks to new bill (Jonathan Kim quoted)

GIVE TO US

STAY CONNECTED

Please send photos and news from your division to deptofmed@emory.edu and visit the Department of Medicine's blog, EmoryDailyPulse.com.

The Emory University Department of Medicine is a component of the Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center of Emory University, which includes the Emory Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health; Yerkes National Primate Research Center; Winship Cancer Institute; and Emory Healthcare.