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June 10, 2024
What you will learn in this week's Faculty Development edition of the Bulletin:
- June Case of the Month
- Nominate a colleague for a Faculty or Staff Award
- Newly Promoted Faculty
- Staff Appreciation Week
- Educator Appreciation Day
- Upcoming Pride Month, Flag Day, and Juneteenth events
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CASE OF THE MONTH
Monthly Case from the Department of Medicine:
An Unusual Case of Generalized Lymphadenopathy, Right Upper Quadrant Pain, & Transaminitis
Submitted by:
Shae Chambers
Medical Student
Department of Medicine
Emory University School of Medicine
Ashley Urrutia, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Department of General Internal Medicine
Emory University School of Medicine
(Left: Shae Chambers; Right: Ashely Urrutia)
STORY AND CASE
A 43-year-old Hispanic woman with a past medical history of hypertension and cholecystectomy presented to the emergency department with right upper quadrant (RUQ) pain and pruritic rash localized to the posterior surfaces of the upper arms.
She described the RUQ pain as dull and non-radiating, first occurring after eating a fatty meal 3 days prior. She endorsed a one-month history of bilateral, pruritic rash on the upper extremities as well as bilateral wrist pain for the past 3 months and bilateral knee pain for the past year. She moved one year ago from Peru. She is married and lives with her husband and niece. She denied sick contacts or new sexual partners. Family history was positive for arthritis and “thyroid problems” on the maternal side. She noted a recent history of receiving a contraceptive injection at a beauty shop 1 month ago, but otherwise did not take any medications or supplements regularly. Physical exam was notable for severe RUQ tenderness to palpation, cervical lymphadenopathy, as well as dusky, flat, non-blanchable lesions on the posterior surfaces of upper arms bilaterally ranging from 8mm to 12mm with some excoriations but no skin breakage or ulceration.
Work-up on admission showed transaminitis with elevated AST and ALT values of 115 and 136 respectively, as well as an elevated alkaline phosphatase of 421 and elevated gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase of 264. Her HIV, RPR, and hepatitis serologies were all negative. Her initial rheumatologic work-up showed an ANA titer of 1:1280. Urine studies revealed proteinuria and hematuria. A right upper quadrant ultrasound showed mild dilation of the proximal common bile duct with no visualized biliary lesions. A CT of the abdomen/pelvis without contrast showed multifocal cervical, supraclavicular, axillary, mediastinal, and retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy. An x-ray of the bilateral wrists showed subchondral cystic changes involving the ulnar aspect of the lunate bilaterally.
Have an interesting case that you want to share with the DOM faculty? Contact Lenore Meeks for template, sample cases, and how to submit.
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Nominate a colleague for a 2024 DOM Faculty or Staff Award!
We are pleased to announce that faculty and staff award nominations are now being accepted for the 2023–2024 academic year. Do you know a faculty or staff member who goes above and beyond in their role? Nominate a colleague by Friday, June 24, 2024. All award winners will be recognized during the Kathy Griendling Department of Medicine Honors and Awards Celebration on Thursday, September 12, 2024.
Nominations open for 2024–2025 Clinical Distinctions Program
The Clinical Distinctions (CD) designation program is an annual School of Medicine program designed to recognize faculty who have devoted a majority of their time and careers to providing excellence in clinical care. Distinctions are awarded at three levels: Senior Physician, Distinguished Physician, and Eminent Physician. Program guidelines, distinction criteria, and required supporting documents may be found here. Please contact your Division Director or Division Administrator if you are interested in being nominated. Divisions must submit names of nominees in each category to the Office of Faculty Development (OFD) by Friday, July 12.
As part of your nomination, you will need an updated CV in the proper SOM template. Learn how to easily move your CV into the current SOM template by watching the Emory SOM CV Fillable Template Instruction video.
Approved Clinical Distinctions take effect September 1, 2025. If you have any questions regarding the above deadlines or program information, please email Bevin Pascual.
DOM Virtual CV Review Session
Wednesday, August 14 | 4–6 p.m. | Zoom | Register
The Department of Medicine's Faculty Development Promotion and Tenure (P&T) Sub-Committee reviews all senior-level promotion packets as a first step in the promotion process. Thanks to their experience, they offer valuable advice to faculty members who wish to learn more about the path to promotion.
This CV Review Session includes a 20-minute one-on-one virtual coaching session with one of our P&T Committee members to help you enhance your preparation for future promotion to associate professor or professor. We highly encourage assistant and associate professors to take advantage of this session. A limited number of spots are available. Reserve your review today!
Questions? Please contact Dorothy Kitchens, Sr. Program Coordinator for the DOM Office of Faculty and Development.
Sign up for a DOM Peer Mentoring Group
Would you like to increase your career satisfaction, productivity, and growth through collaboration with peers who share similar interests and goals? If so, the DOM Office of Faculty Development is pleased to invite you to join a Peer Mentoring Group! Join one of these groups at the following locations:
- Emory Decatur Hospital (includes Hillandale and Emory Long Term Acute Care Hospital)
- Emory Johns Creek Hospital
- Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital
- Emory University Hospital
- Emory University Hospital, Midtown
- Grady Memorial Hospital
- Atlanta VA Medical Center
Who can join:
- Faculty members from all disciplines and career stages.
- Enthusiastic mentors willing to share their expertise.
- Eager mentees seeking guidance and support.
Interested in joining? Fill out the DOM Peer Mentoring Groups registration form to secure your spot in one of the Peer Mentoring Group locations that best suits you!
For inquiries, please reach out to Bevin Pascual.
Join the TIDE Pool!
The Teaching Intentionally Developing Excellence (TIDE) Program is an opportunity to be involved in the continuous improvement of the MD curriculum in the School of Medicine. This is a great chance to observe other teachers and to expand the educational activities on your CV. You may also pick up skills to improve your own teaching in the process.
The SOM Educational Development Subcommittee has begun a peer teaching observation program for pre-clinical lectures for MD students in the first 18 months of medical school, and they are looking for passionate educators from all parts of the health sciences center to join them as lecture reviewers. Please see the button below for more information, and contact Dr. Mehul Tejani (mtejani@emory.edu) with any questions by June 21.
FACULTY PROMOTIONS
(Pictured are featured in the same order as below)
Congratulations to the following faculty who were recently approved for promotion. The Department of Medicine shares in their celebration of this great accomplishment. Promotions are effective September 1, 2024.
Newly promoted to Associate Professor, Non-Tenure
- José E. Navarrete, MD (Renal Medicine)
Newly promoted to Full Professor, Non-Tenure
- Shelly-Ann N. Fluker, MD, FACP (General Internal Medicine)
- Julie R. Hollberg, MD (Hospital Medicine)
- William Jay Nicholson, MD (Cardiology)
- Christopher M. O’Donnell, MD, FACP, SFHM (Hospital Medicine)
- Charles D. Searles, Jr. MD, FAHA, FACC (Cardiology)
- Bryan J. Wells, MD (Cardiology)
- Cherry P. Wongtrakool, MD (Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine)
DOM ANNOUNCEMENTS
Staff Appreciation Week 2024: June 10–14, Staff Fest: June 14
Today kicks off SOM Staff Appreciation Week, the SOM will celebrate their exceptional staff with recognition and engagement opportunities, including appreciation stations throughout Emory's campus, swag bag giveaways, and more. For a list of appreciation stations, read below.
Also, be sure to join us at the end of this week for Staff Fest 2024 on Friday, June 14! Attend for a day of celebrating Emory's incredible staff. This year's line up includes a live band, a volleyball competition, Fun Run/Fun Walk, Chalk the Walk, games, and more!
Attending events this week? Be sure to send us your photos at deptofmed@emory.edu for a chance to be shared on DOM platforms!
This week, the SOM celebrates Staff Appreciation Week with appreciation stations offering complimentary snacks at various locations listed below. Be sure to stop by for a token of appreciation and take time to connect with your colleagues. The festivities will culminate in the university's annual Staff Fest this Friday on the Quad, details about staff fest can be found above.
Date & Time
Monday, June 10 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Tuesday, June 11 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Wednesday, June 12 9–11 a.m.
Wednesday, June 12 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Thursday, June 13 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Friday, June 14 10–11:30 a.m.
Location
Executive Park 6, suite T-17
James B. Williams Med Ed Building lobby
Emory at Grady Fac Office Building lobby
HSRB-II Lobby/Atrium
Whitehead Building, outdoor plaza
Emory Children's Center, conf room 202
Woodruff Memorial Building lobby
James B. Williams Med Ed Building lawn
In recognition of Staff Appreciation Week, the DOM will be celebrating our phenomenal staff members across the department. Tune in this week on DOM social media channels to see various staff spotlights and recognitions. Be sure to tag us in your staff celebration posts on social media or email them to us at deptofmed@emory.edu.
Get to know some of our staff members, by checking out our DOM Staff spotlight series on our Emory Daily Pulse blog!
In recognition of Educator Appreciation Day, the Recognitions Committee at Emory School of Medicine sent out a call for nominations for educators across the school who go above and beyond the call of duty as teachers and mentors. Emory educators were nominated by their peers and colleagues for their passion and skills to educate, encourage, and support scholars and learners across the university. The committee reviewed each nomination and selected those who exemplify the outstanding faculty of the Emory School of Medicine. Please join us in congratulating the following DOM group who was recognized among the entire SOM.
Read more about these inspiring educators and faculty here.
Tomorrow: Celebrate Pride with DOM's LGBTQ+ Affinity Group
LGBTQ+ Health Policy and Advocacy: Tools for Engaging in Health Activism
Wednesday, June 12 | 12:30 p.m. | Hybrid: Steiner Auditorium (Grady Memorial Hospital) and Zoom
Join us in person or virtually to hear from featured speakers Cassie Grimsley Ackerley, MD, MSc, (Infectious Diseases), and Jenny Besse, CPNP-PC (Children's Healthcare of Atlanta), during the LGBTQ+ Health Policy and Advocacy: Tools for Engaging in Health Activism event. Learn more.
Priya Kohli, MD named new
Cardiology Fellowship Program Director
Congratulations to Priya Kohli, MD, who will be stepping in as the new Cardiology Fellowship Program Director effective July 1. Dr. Kohli will be replacing the current Cardiology Fellowship Program Director, Byron (Robbie) Williams III, MD. The Department of Medicine is grateful to Dr. Williams for his many years of service.
DOM Honors & Recognitions
Jason Schneider, MD, (General Internal Medicine), was selected to receive the Allen Thornell Political Advancement Award from Georgia Equality. Dr. Schneider was honored for his leadership in opening and operating the Grady Gender Clinic and for playing a pivotal role in organizing and mobilizing healthcare professionals to advocate against
restrictions on gender-affirming care during past legislative sessions.
Learn more.
Sara Auld, MD, MSc, (Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine) received the 2024 Emory University Hospital Midtown Palliative Care Champion Award. This award, presented by the EUHM Palliative Care Team, recognizes the outstanding dedication and compassionate care provided to patients living with serious illness and their families. Dr. Auld exemplifies commitment and excellence in her profession.
Each year, learners nominate and vote in the Foundations Faculty Awards in four categories. Congratulations to the following DOM faculty members, Jennifer Spicer, MD, and Dimitri Cassimatis, MD, for receiving awards.
The Distinguished Educator Award
Jennifer Spicer, MD, (Infectious Diseases)
This award is given to a course or thread director during the human disease phase whose course excels for its strong organization, instruction, and pacing.
Heart and Soul Award
Dimitri Cassimatis, MD, (Cardiology)
This award is given to a faculty member who goes above and beyond to get to know students, care for students' wellness, and nurture their academic success.
ICYMI: Hospital Medicine Division Awards Celebration
Recently the Division of Hospital Medicine held their Annual Division Awards Celebration. Please join us in congratulating the award winners this year!
Directors Awards:
- EUH/EUOSH: Samantha Goldstein, DO
- EUHM: Javan Ferguson, MD
- EJCH: Srividya Koduru, MD
- ESJH: Shitaye Argaw, MD
- EDH: Allyson Herbst, MD
- LTACH: Deborah Saepharn, MD
- EHH: Hasset Sandler, NP
- VAMC Clinical: Soo Namgoong, MD
- VAMC Medical Education: Sneha Neurgaonkar, MD
- Grady: Abhi Kole, MD and Malavika Kapuria, MD
Division Awards
- Mentoring Award: Manpreet Malik, MD (Grady)
- Research/ QI Award: Patricia Hwang, MD (EUHM)
- Advocacy Award: Toby Terwilliger, MD (Grady)
- The J. Allen Garner, MD Memorial Humanitarian Award: Reem Ahmed, MD (ESJH)
- Clinical Staff: Sara Millwee, NP (EUH)
- Non-Clinical Staff Award: Temekia Cotton (EUH)
- The Daisy Grover, PA Excellence in Patient and Family Centered Care Award: Bhanumathi Jayakumar, NP (EDH)
- Education Award: Shen Chen, MD (EJCH)
- Teaching Award: Monee Amin, MD (VAMC) & Hila Calev, MD (EUH)
- The Michel Heisler, MD Leadership in Hospital Medicine Award: TaRessa Wills, MD (Grady)
- Mark V. Williams, MD Overall Excellence in Hospital Medicine Award: Willie Smith Jr, MD (EUHM)
- Physician Nocturnist of the Year: Javan Ferguson, MD (EUHM)
- APP Nocturnist of the Year: Susan Ortiz, PA (EUH)
Emory Employee Networks celebrates
Flag Day, Juneteenth, and Pride Month
The Emory Veterans Employee Network (EVEN) invites all to commemorate Flag Day on June 14.
Flag Day Celebration & Social
Friday, June 14 | 4-6 p.m.
Schoolhouse Brewing at Emory Point | Register HERE.
Free food and drinks, and parking!
Attendees are encouraged to wear a shirt or other apparel representing their branch of service.
For questions, email even@emory.edu.
Emory Black Employee Network (EBEN) Upcoming Events
Uni-Tea @High Frequency Friday
Friday, June 7, 6–10 p.m.
The High Museum of Art | Purchase tickets here.
Mix and mingle with the Emory Black Employee Network (EBEN) for a Uni-Tea event at High Frequency Friday. LGBTQIA+ members and allies are welcome.
Juneteenth Cookout
Saturday, June 22 | noon–3 p.m.
Grant Park Gazebo | RSVP
Join Emory Black Employee Network (EBEN) for their annual Juneteenth celebration and cookout.
Emory Pride Employee Network (EPEN) is hosting a summit that will feature an informal round-table conversation on LGBTQIA+ Atlanta History followed by a catered lunch and learn with a keynote speaker. All are invited to join the conversation. Learn more about EPEN’s programming by visiting the EPEN website.
Emory Pride Employee Network (EPEN) GAYTL Summit
Thursday June 20 |10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Atwood Chemistry Center, Room 260 | Register
A full circle moment with Dr. Jeff Sands, former Division Director of Renal Medicine
Join us in congratulating the recently retired Division Director of Renal Medicine and current Professor Emeritus, Jeff Sands, MD, on the graduation of his daughter, Jenna Sands, MD, from Emory University's School of Medicine this May.
Dr. Sands had the great pleasure of hooding the newest Dr. Sands who will be doing her residency in Pediatrics at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles.
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: Cardiology
Assistant Director of Global Health Programs - School of Medicine, Infectious Diseases
Assistant Manager of Clinical Trials - School of Medicine, Cardiology
Clinical Research Coordinator II - School of Medicine, General Internal Medicine
Public Health Program Associate - School of Medicine, Infectious Diseases
Associate Academic Research Scientist - School of Medicine, Endocrinology
Senior Administrative Assistant - School of Medicine, Department of Medicine Administration
EVENTS
SOM Staff Appreciation Week
Monday, June 10–Friday, June 14 | In-person
LGBTQ+ Health Policy and Advocacy: Tools for Engaging in Health Activism
Wednesday, June 12 | 12:30 p.m. | Hybrid: Steiner Auditorium (Grady Memorial Hospital) and Zoom
Emory Staff Fest
Friday, June 14 | 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. | The Quad on Emory's Atlanta campus
Emory Cardiology Research Day
Friday, June 14 | HSRB I Auditorium 1 (Main Session) & HSRB II (Poster Session)
7th Annual Southeast Review and Update on Medical Care of Older Adults
Friday, July 19, 11 a.m.–Saturday, July 20, 5 p.m. | Hilton Peachtree City Atlanta Hotel and Conference Center
Nephrology Research Seminar
Friday, June 21 | 12:30–1:30 p.m | Hybrid: Woodruff Memorial Research Building (Room 1109) and Zoom
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
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
IN THE NEWS
Recent Department of Medicine News
Emory News Center: Trusting her doctor — and her instincts — saved Toniya Farmer’s life (Susmita Parashar featured)
Emory Medicine Magazine: A Helping Hand or Pandora’s Box? (Carlos del Rio mentioned)
Scientific American: Should blood pressure guidelines be different for women and men? (Nanette Wenger quoted)
GIVE TO US
The Department of Medicine includes more than 800 faculty members across our ten divisions. Your support for our work can make a difference to health care locally and globally. Click the button below to learn more about making an impact through your support for the DOM. For general department giving inquiries, please contact Ashley Michaud, Executive Director of Development, at 404-778-1250.
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.