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May 20, 2024
What you will learn in this week's edition of the Bulletin:
- Division of Cardiology welcomes new Administrator
- Hospital Medicine hosts National Teaching Invitational
- Health Equity Day is tomorrow!
- SOM Diversity and Inclusion Week
- Guillermo Umpierrez, MD, honored by AACE
- Call for Nominations: DOM Faculty & Staff Awards
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DOM ANNOUNCEMENTS
Division of Cardiology welcomes new Administrator, Allie Crouch
The Department of Medicine is pleased to announce that Allison (Allie) J. Crouch will join the Division of Cardiology as the new division administrator, effective today, Monday May 20.
As the administrator, Crouch will be responsible for all University-based division activities within the Division of Cardiology, including development and administration of University/SOM budgets, financial analysis, grants and contracts, faculty compensation and recruitment, faculty practice operations at Grady, space management, and human resources management.
Crouch is not new to Emory University or the School of Medicine, she comes to the Department of Medicine from the Dean’s Office of Strategic Initiatives team where she managed multiple projects supporting the academic, education, and research missions of the SOM with a focus on building an innovation platform. Before joining the School of Medicine, Crouch served as the Director of Operations & Strategic Planning for Atlanta’s Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES) Program, a non-profit research program and technology platform based out of Emory University.
Department of Medicine's 4th Annual Health Equity Day
Tuesday, May 21 | 9 a.m.–2 p.m. | Register
Attention colleagues! DOM Health Equity Day (HED), is taking place TOMORROW, Tuesday, May 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It's not too late to register!
This half-day conference, organized by DOM's RYSE and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, aims to raise awareness and encourage action around the systemic health disparities that exist across racial, ethnic, cultural, and social groups while also recognizing interventions and research centered on health equity and historically underrepresented groups in medicine.
The year's theme is Empowering Emerging Voices and our keynote will be presented by three emerging leaders in their fields, Lashyra Nolen, Jennifer Tsai, MD, MEd, and Darshali Vyas, MD. Click the buttons below to learn more!
Emory SOM Diversity and Inclusion Week | May 20–24
We hope you are ready! Diversity and Inclusion Week will take place today through Friday. Emory SOM has created an exciting program for you anchoring on the theme "From Being To Belonging". Throughout the week, attendees can expect engaging sessions such as:
- Health Equity Day: In collaboration with the Department of Medicine RYSE (DEI) team, this event will bring together stakeholders from across the institution, providing a platform to share compelling new findings, facilitate scientific exchange, and identify opportunities for collaboration.
- Cornerstone of Care Delivery and Engagement: Members of the Emory Healthcare diversity, equity, and inclusion leaders' network will engage in insightful discussions and share best practices. They will explore how our collaborative efforts across the SOM and clinical sites are driving meaningful progress.
- DEI Department Leadership Session: DEI leads from across SOM departments will highlight their programmatic and/or individual-level initiatives.
- Closing Keynote: Breakfast with Dean Wong: Dean Wong will answer your questions and speak on her experiences in mentorship, health disparities, and the importance of continuing DEI work as we journey ahead.
Sessions throughout the week will showcase the exceptional DEI initiatives led by the community throughout the year, cultural activities, an art gallery, a SOM block party, and much more.
May is Jewish American Heritage Month. In celebration of the diversity of the community, as well as promoting awareness and learning, the School of Medicine has compiled the stories and experiences of some faculty and staff. View this month's recognition feature.
Emory Division of Hospital Medicine hosts the
first annual National Teaching Invitational
On Tuesday, May 7, the Emory Division of Hospital Medicine (EDHM) hosted their first ever National Teaching Invitational competition. Modeled after EDHM’s own Teaching Competition, where early career hospitalists from each EDHM site vie for the coveted EDHM Teaching Competition Trophy, six contestants brought their educational “A” games to duel for the first national title.
For the national invitational (as for EDHM’s own event), a theme is assigned each year by the Competition Committee, and speakers select their topic from a provided list.
In addition to Emory, represented by Emory University Hospital’s own Michael Jones, MD, (the winner of the 2024 EDHM competition), participating schools also included Duke University, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Colorado, Vanderbilt University, and Washington University in St. Louis.
Read more below and click the video to watch the full recording of the Invitation!
Guillermo Umpierrez, MD, honored by
American Association of Clinical Endocrinology
Congratulations to Guillermo Umpierrez, MD, (Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Lipids) for receiving the Alan J. Garber, MD, PhD, MACE, Lectureship for the Prevention and Management of the Complications of Diabetes from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE)!
The AACE annual awards recognize the extraordinary accomplishments and exceptional contributions of individuals from the endocrinology community in the areas of clinical excellence, education and research, public health, medical ethics, technological innovations, medical advancements, community involvement, individual accomplishments, and more. They are coveted, respected, and sought-after throughout the endocrine medical world.
Do you know a faculty or staff member who goes above and beyond in their role? The Office of Faculty Development is pleased to announce that faculty and staff award nominations are now being accepted for the 2023–2024 academic year. Nominate a colleague by Monday, June 24, 2024, to be considered.
Thursday, May 23 | 11 a.m.–noon | Zoom
Join us this Thursday for the May SCDP Project Echo Session focused on Measles and a related case study with facilitator Gavin Harris, MD, and expert panelists Dan Filardo, MD and Matt Linam, MD, MS.
Registration required.
The Emory Diabetes Education Training Academy Chair, Guillermo Umpierrez, MD, invites you to participate in a half-day event on the latest developments in diabetes & technology. Join us for informative presentations with topics such as the Standard of Care 2024, CGM in Primary Care, CGM data interpretation, and CGM Implementation. This event is designed for Primary Care Providers and Support Staff (nurses, CDCES, and dietitians).
Reminder: SOM IT Support Survey
The School of Medicine's IT team is requesting your input! Please take this short survey to share your feedback on the climate of IT support and help them continue to provide efficient and effective service for the SOM.
The survey is only nine questions and should only take a few minutes of your time. All responses will remain anonymous.
MEDICINE GRAND ROUNDS
Tomorrow is the final Medicine Grand Rounds this academic year
Please note, that tomorrow's Health Equity Day keynote presentations will be the final Medicine Grand Rounds for the 2023–2024 year. Medicine Grand Rounds will resume this fall after Labor Day.
Check out our YouTube channel to find recordings of all previous Medicine Grand Rounds and earn CME credit by following the steps listed in the description of each video. Please note, CME credit is only available seven days after the presentation takes place.
Questions? Email deptofmed@emory.edu.
Tomorrow's Medicine Grand Rounds
*Last MGR of the Academic Year*
#MedicineGrandRounds
Health Equity Day: Keynote Presentation, Empowering Emerging Voices
Tuesday, May 21 | noon–1 p.m., Zoom
Zoom Link - Meeting ID: 941 8304 9108
Session ID # 17982
Panel:
- Lashyra Nolen
2024 MD/MPP candidate at Harvard Medical School & Harvard Kennedy School - Jennifer Tsai, MD, MEd
Emergency medicine resident at Yale School of Medicine - Darshali Vyas, MD
Pulmonary and critical care medicine fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital
All upcoming sessions will be hosted on Zoom, and recordings will be available on the DOM YouTube channel for CME credits.
NEW procedure for claiming MGR CME credits
The process of receiving Medicine Grand Rounds CME has recently changed. CME credit will no longer be assigned by completing the survey. As of Tuesday, March 5, 2024, Medicine Grand Rounds, the Department of Medicine will use Emory's CME Tracker for CME credits.
Please note, that claiming your CME credit is TIME SENSITIVE. You must text within seven business days of the CME presentation.
Have questions or need assistance?
- Download Emory CME's instructional slides
- Visit Emory's CME office webpage
- Contact the Emory CME Office at (404) 727-3612
- Email Tiffney Stringer in the Emory CME office
Click below to read instructions on how you now need to claim your CME credits for future Medicine Grand Rounds.
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 Manager of Clinical Trials - School of Medicine, Cardiology
Associate Director of Research Projects - School of Medicine, Cardiology
Clinical Research Coordinator II - School of Medicine: Cardiology *New*
Clinical Research Coordinator IV - School of Medicine, Cardiology
Clinical Research Coordinator III - School of Medicine, Endocrinology *New*
Clinical Research Coordinator II - School of Medicine, General Internal Medicine
Clinical Research Coordinator III- School of Medicine, Immunology *New*
Clinical Research Coordinator III - School of Medicine, Infectious Diseases *New*
Clinical Research Nurse III - School of Medicine, Infectious Diseases *New*
Lead Research Specialist - School of Medicine, Infectious Diseases
EVENTS
School of Medicine Diversity and Inclusion Week
Monday, May 20–Friday, May 24 | Hybrid
Department of Medicine's 4th Annual Health Equity Day
Tuesday, May 21 | 9 a.m.–2 p.m. | Zoom
2024 Juha P. Kokko Lecture in Nephrology
Tuesday, May 21 | 5–8 p.m. | Emory Student Center
SCDP Project Echo Session: The Re-emergence of Measles *New*
Thursday, May 23 | 11 a.m.–noon | Zoom
Diabetes & Technology Conference 2024
Saturday, May 25 | 8 a.m.–noon | Zoom
22nd Annual ESCAPE 2024: Emory Symposium on Coronary Atherosclerosis Prevention & Education
Wednesday, May 29–Sunday, June 2 | OMNI Amelia Island Resort
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
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
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Hospitals no longer must report COVID data to CDC, spotlighting clunky system (Carlos del Rio quoted)
Infectious Disease Special Edition (IDSE): Doctor’s lucky shot against Mpox (Bruce Aldred quoted)
GIVE TO US
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