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July 22, 2024
What you will learn in this week's RYSE edition of the Bulletin:
- Application Reminder: RYSE Virtual Visiting Mini-Clerkship
- Carlos Saldana, MD, on CNN
- Health Equity Advocacy Course and DIEO Diversity Courses
- RYSE Affinity Month celebrations
- Sarah Turbow, MD, awarded a Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation President’s Grant
- Four Emory hospitals recognized
- DOM Events Spotlight
Scroll down to read more!
RYSE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Application Reminder: RYSE Virtual Visiting Mini-Clerkship
Have you heard about the RYSE Virtual Visiting Mini-Clerkship? This two-week, non-graded virtual experience, for non-Emory medical students who intend to apply to and pursue a career in internal medicine (or an IM subspecialty) and exposes them to Emory's thriving academic medical center and careers in medicine.
We encourage interested rising fourth-year medical students with an anticipated graduation of Spring 2025, especially those from groups underrepresented in medicine, including but not limited to underrepresented minorities and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, to apply for our RYSE Virtual Visiting Student Mini-Clerkship. The mini-clerkship will host two separate cohorts this fall.
The deadline to apply is August 7, 2024. If you know someone who may be interested in this opportunity, or would like to share this opportunity with your networks, you may find the application and more information here.
Carlos Saldana, MD, interviewed on CNN
Carlos Saldana, MD, (Infectious Diseases), appeared on CNN’s “First Of All With Victoria Blackwell” to discuss his findings on the disproportionate rates of HIV impacting the Latinx community. Check out the full interview to hear Dr. Saldana’s impactful insights on how cultural and linguistic competency impact patient care.
Read more on Dr. Saldana's research and work addressing these inequities.
RYSE Spotlight on Chemeka Watson
Chemeka Watson, a physician assistant (PA) who has worked closely with the Division of Infectious Diseases for the past 14 years, was recently chosen as one of 16 PAs across the U.S. to meet and converge on setting standards for the profession with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). The group of 16 met in June at the NCCPA Headquarters in Johns Creek, Georgia.
NCCPA is the only certifying organization for PAs in the U.S. Chemeka is proud to have been chosen to participate in critical discussions and provided with the opportunity to contribute. She describes this experience as “the most exhilarating professional moment of my career."
Call for Applications: Health Equity Advocacy Course
The SOM is taking applications for their Health Equity Advocacy Course. This is a five-month, multi-pronged educational intervention that will bring faculty, learners, and community members from several institutions together to advocate around common health-related priorities. This innovative course goes beyond didactic instruction and includes experiential learning that will leverage collaboration and, importantly, have tangible outcomes as a result.
The deadline to apply is July 24, 2024.
NBME Grant Opportunity
The National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) recently launched a new grant program for early- and mid-career faculty looking to explore ideas that advance medical education and assessment. The 2024 theme for the Emerging Innovators Grant is Promoting Equitable Assessment in Medical Education. NBME will fund up to four $25,000 proposals, and the deadline for grant applications is now August 21, 2024.
Potential topics may include:
- Innovative assessment design with an emphasis on equity and fairness.
- Bias investigation and bias mitigation in existing assessments.
- Innovative program implementation to advance DEI.
Please mail NBMEInnovatorsGrants@NBME.org with any questions.
Save your spot: DIEO Diversity Courses
The Emory University's Human Resources Diversity and Inclusion Education and Outreach (DIEO) team is offering nine different Diversity and Inclusion courses from July through September 2024. Sign up today via Brainier!
- Practicing Allyship Series: Navigating a Multigenerational Workplace
Wednesday, July 24 | 10–11:30 a.m. - Addressing Microaggressions
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 | 10–11:30 a.m. - Cultural Appropriation & Appreciation Thursday, August 15, 2024, 10–11:30 a.m
- Introduction to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 2–3:30 p.m.
- Practicing Allyship Series: Introduction to Transgender Communities
Tuesday, August 27 | 2–4 p.m. - Practicing Allyship Series: Introduction to Neurodiversity
Thursday, August 29, 2024 | 10–11:30 a.m - Addressing Microaggressions
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 | 2–3:30 p.m. - Introduction to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Thursday, September 19, 2024 | 2–3:30 p.m.
Share Your Voice for Healing and Growing
As a part of the School of Medicine's strategic plan to design and implement an anti-racism educational curriculum, the Actionable Education Initiative (AEI) subcommittee on anti-racism is asking the SOM community to share a story or experience influenced by difference.
Submissions can include stories of microaggressions, discrimination, harm, threat of harm, processing, healing, or allyship. The de-identified stories will inform educational interventions and policies to help eradicate bias and injustice within our institution.
Please note, that if you do not wish to officially report any harm at this time, please keep your submissions free of identifying information, as our team members are mandatory reporters. We hold the utmost respect for your discretion and do not discourage you from reporting someone who has committed harm to you. Additionally, Emory University's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) offer a variety of programs, services, and resources to promote emotional, behavioral, collegiate, and workplace health.
RYSE AFFINITY MONTH CELEBRATIONS
Recognizing Disability Pride Month
Disability Pride Month is celebrated in July and is an opportunity to honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of people with disabilities. July marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark legislation that broke down barriers to inclusion in society for people with disabilities.
People with disabilities deserve to live full, self-determined lives, yet discrimination persists for one in four U.S. adults living with a disability. As we recognize Disability Pride this month, learn more about ways to celebrate and support our disability community below:
- Learn more about Disability Pride Month and how you can celebrate.
- For programming and short videos check out these PBS resources.
- Check out the this article entitled "Words matter: Language impact on the care of patients with disabilities" by Anika Backster (Department of Emergency Medicine).
- Register for the Diversity and Inclusion course provided by Emory University's Diversity and Inclusion Education and Outreach (DIEO) team, "Practicing Allyship Series: Introduction to Neurodiversity," taking place on Thursday, August 29, 2024.
Call for Submissions: Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight
One of the ways the DOM strives to recognize the work of our diverse community year-round is through focused affinity month celebrations to promote sharing, awareness, and learning. We are seeking self-nominations and/or peer nominations of faculty, staff, and trainees who are willing to share their stories for Hispanic Heritage Month, taking place from September 15 to October 15.
We want to hear from you! Do you know a DOM faculty, staff, or trainees that we should spotlight? Submit your nominations by August 31 to be considered!
In Case You Missed It: Emory SOM AAPI Mentor-Mentee Social
The Emory SOM AAPI Affinity group hosted a mentor-mentee social gathering at a local Indian restaurant in Decatur. This gathering was filled with fun interactive activities arranged by DOM faculty members, Deepa Ranganathan, MD, (Hospital Medicine) and Fariha Sultan, MD (Geriatrics and Gerontology)!
Attendees enjoyed interacting with the mentees which included learners from the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA). All were able to share stories and experiences including their journey and choosing medical profession as a career.
DOM ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sarah Turbow, MD, awarded a Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation President’s Grant
Faculty members from the School of Medicine and Rollins School of Public Health have been awarded a Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation President’s grant to increase collaboration among future health professionals and help support the non-clinical needs of patients. The grant will support the "Transforming Interprofessional Education Through Student Hotspotting" project and will be co-led by Sarah Turbow, MD, (General Internal Medicine) and Jodie Guest, PhD, MPH, (Department of Epidemiology).
The program addresses the need for more experiential interprofessional education by fostering collaborative, patient-centered care among high-cost, high-need patients and teams of five to seven students from local medical, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, public health, and social work programs.
Four Emory hospitals ranked best in Georgia and Atlanta by
U.S. News and World Report
Four Emory Healthcare hospitals have ranked notably in this year’s regional rankings of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals issue. For the thirteenth year in a row, Emory University Hospital ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Georgia and metro Atlanta in the 2024–2025 Best Regional Hospitals rankings. (Emory University Hospital includes Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital and Emory University Hospital at Wesley Woods.)
Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital ranked number two (a tie) in Georgia and metro Atlanta for the ninth consecutive year. Emory Johns Creek Hospital ranked number eight in Georgia and number seven in metro Atlanta for the second consecutive year and Emory University Hospital Midtown ranked number 9 (a tie) in Georgia and number 8 (a tie) in metro Atlanta rankings.
Congratulations to the clinicians in the Divisions of Cardiology, Geriatrics and Gerontology, Digestive Diseases, and Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, who have been honored with this national ranking!
DOM Honors & Recognitions
Last month, Cassie Grimsley Ackerley, MD, MSc, (Infectious Diseases), and their spouse, Ben Ackerley received the Allen Thornell Political Advancement Award from Georgia Equality. Georgia Equality shares, "The Ackerleys have been extremely active during legislative sessions, both becoming critical members of the strategy coordination team and working with elected officials to reduce the harm of anti-LGBTQ bills."
Norberto Fas, MD, (General Internal Medicine) received the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Faculty Award at the 2024 Morehouse School of Medicine commencement. Dr. Fas considers this a team award for the GIM/Hospitalist faculty at the VA.
In Case You Missed It: The Curbsiders Podcast with
Boghuma Titanji, MD, MSc, DTM&H, PhD
In case you missed it, Dr. Boghuma Titanji (Infectious Diseases) was featured on The Curbsiders podcast episode, "Travel Medicine, Malaria, Traveler’s Diarrhea, Yellow Fever, and more!"
This episode covers malaria, anti-malarial chemoprophylaxis, basics of treatment and management of traveler’s diarrhea, yellow fever, and vaccination guidance!
DOM Events Spotlight
Emory@Grady Women's Sexual Health Summit
Thursday, September 5 | 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Steiner Auditorium on Grady Campus
This summit will feature clinical and scientific advances in the area of women's sexual health. Topics include HIV/STI prevention, HPV, gender-affirming care, and more!
The conference is designed for physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacists, clinical research staff, and other health professionals who are actively involved in research or clinical care related to sexual health.
27th Annual Cardiology Update for the Non-Cardiologist
Friday, November 8–Saturday, November 9 | Grand Hyatt Atlanta
The Cardiology Update for Non-Cardiologists is a comprehensive cardiology course geared towards primary care, family medicine, and internists. This event will cover both in and outpatient cardiology topics including heart failure, coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, vascular disease, EKG interpretation, and others. Nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and pharmacists are all encouraged to attend, as are trainees.
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 Director of Global Health Programs - School of Medicine, Infectious Diseases
Associate Director of TREE Program - School of Medicine, Infectious Diseases *New*
Associate Academic Research Scientist - School of Medicine, Endocrinology
Clinical Research Coordinator II - School of Medicine, General Internal Medicine
Clinical Research Coordinator IV - School of Medicine, Infectious Diseases *New*
Research Technical Specialist - School of Medicine, Infectious Diseases *New*
Senior Administrative Assistant - School of Medicine, Department of Medicine Administration
IN THE NEWS
Recent Department of Medicine News
The New York Times: ‘You Think, So You Can Dance?’ Science Is on It. (Madeleine Hackney quoted)
WAGA-ATL: Emory Integrated Memory Care offering new payment model for patients Integrated Memory Care featured)
WAGA-TV: Bird flu update with Dr. Neil Winawer (Neil Winawer interviewed)
EVENTS
National Medical Association I Emory Reception 2024 *New*
Sunday, August 4 | 7:30–8:30 p.m. | New York Hilton Midtown
R2NEXUS Workshop 3: Preparing Your R01 and Other Grant Applications
Session A: Thursday, August 8 | 8–11:30 a.m. | Main Campus, SOM 190P
Session B: Thursday, August 15 | 8–11 a.m. | Main Campus, SOM 190P
DOM Virtual CV Review Session
Wednesday, August 14 | 4–6 p.m. | Zoom
18th Annual Emory Women and Heart Disease Conference
Wednesday, August 24 | 7 a.m.–1:15 p.m. | Hyatt Regency Villa Christina
Emory@Grady Women's Sexual Health Summit *New*
Thursday, September 5 | 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Steiner Auditorium on Grady Campus
Southeastern Critical Care Summit
Friday, September 20 | Emory Conference Center Hotel
Winship 5K
Saturday, September 28 | 8:30 a.m. | Emory University McDonough Field
17th Annual Department of Medicine Research Day
Thursday, November 7 | 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. | Emory Student Center
27th Annual Cardiology Update for the Non-Cardiologist
Friday, November 8–Saturday, November 9 | Grand Hyatt Atlanta
GIVE TO US
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STAY CONNECTED
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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.