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June 17, 2024
What you will learn in this week's Bulletin:
- DOM leadership updates
- Celebrating Juneteenth
- Carlos del Rio, MD, elected to National Academy of Medicine Council
- Emory DOM and SON faulty receive national recognition
- Call for nominations: DOM Staff Awards
- Staff Appreciation Week wrap-up
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DOM ANNOUNCEMENTS
Melissa Schuermann moves to new role in the EHC Physician Division leadership team
Please join us in congratulating Melissa Schuermann as she moves into the new role of Senior Vice President of Physician Services on the EHC Physician Division leadership team, effective July 7. In this new position, Melissa will work closely with other members of the Physician Division leadership team, Section Administrators, hospital Chief Operating Officers, and Ambulatory Leaders to support patient care delivery across all clinics.
On behalf of the Department of Medicine, we want to thank Melissa for her dedication and leadership.
Joanna Bonsall, MD, PhD, named the next Chief of the Emory Medical Service at Grady Memorial Hospital
The Department of Medicine (DOM) is excited to announce that as of July 1, 2024, Joanna Bonsall, MD, PhD, will serve as the new Chief of the Emory Medical Service at Grady Memorial Hospital. Currently, Dr. Bonsall serves as the Chief of Hospital Medicine at Grady Memorial Hospital, the largest division within the DOM at Grady. Dr. Bonsall completed her undergraduate training at Emory University and her medical and graduate training at Emory University School of Medicine. She was hired as a hospitalist at Emory University Hospital Midtown in 2009, before transferring to Grady Memorial Hospital in 2017 to establish a hospital medicine group.
In this role as Chief of the Emory Medical Service at Grady, she will provide operational oversight of all Medicine Service operations at Grady Health System (GHS), including all the quality management activities of the Medicine Service as well as making recommendations regarding the Medicine Service and the medical policies and procedures of GHS. Dr. Bonsall will also ensure that the educational programs for House Staff and Fellows meet the highest standards of quality and satisfy appropriate educational requirements and works with Division Directors and Service Chiefs to enhance clinical quality and productivity.
Emory Holiday Closure
In observance of Juneteenth, Emory University will be closed this Wednesday, June 19. We hope you enjoy your time off to relax and reflect on this day's significance in our nation's history.
For further learning and educational materials, check out the Juneteenth resource guide from Emory Libraries for recommendations on books, videos, podcasts, resources for children, and more.
Emory Black Women in Medicine: Lift Every Voice and Sing!
To honor their ancestors and a historic moment, we share this video of Black Women faculty from across Emory’s School of Medicine reciting, "Lift Every Voice and Sing." Click on the video or HERE to watch.
Originally written as a poem by NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson in 1900, "Lift Every Voice and Sing" is commonly referred to as the Black National Anthem. The song was adopted by NAACP and used as a rallying cry during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s, and now is often played on Juneteenth. To learn more about this hymn, including the full lyrics, click HERE.
Acknowledging Juneteenth
*This piece was originally shared in the iDEIologies: June 2024 newsletter*
Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021. It commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. We invite you to read about Juneteenth from the almanac that states, "On January 1, 1863, during the Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation was issued by U.S. President Abraham Lincoln.
The proclamation granted freedom to “all persons held as slaves” in 10 Confederate-controlled states. However, for the most part, the order was not enforced until Union soldiers were able to advance into these areas after the end of the war, the beginning of which came in April 1865 with the surrender of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee after the Battle of Appomattox Court House in Virginia.”
On June 19, 1865, the Emancipation Proclamation was enforced by the Union Army so that enslaved people in the 10 Confederate-controlled states were freed; however, it did not free enslaved people in every state. According to the almanac, "The people of Texas were informed that in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, that all enslaved persons are free. This involves an absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and hired labor.” Shortly thereafter this date was referred to as “Juneteenth,”
which is an abbreviation for June 19th. Slavery formally ended in the United States on December 6, 1865, when the 13th Amendment was ratified.
As part of the first Juneteenth at the SOM in 2021, an apology was issued to Dr. Marion G Hood for his denied admission to the SOM in 1958. This continued the work of the history pillar which is part of our Actionable Education Initiative.
In celebration of Juneteenth, please check out Juneteeth Atlanta and events from the Atlanta History Center.
Carlos del Rio, MD, elected to the
National Academy of Medicine Council
We are proud to announce that DOM's incoming Chair and faculty member, Carlos del Rio, MD, (Infectious Diseases) has been elected to serve on the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) Council. The NAM Council, as the governing board of the National Academy of Medicine, is responsible for overseeing all policies and functions of the academy.
Dr. del Rio, has been elected to serve a second four-year term as the NAM international secretary, one of three key leaders of the academy. As international secretary, he will work closely with the NAM president and governing council, and as liaison to the global academies of medicine and science. His new term will commence on July 1, 2024, and conclude on June 30, 2028. First elected in 2020, del Rio’s re-election is a testament to his valuable contributions to the academy and the field of medicine.
Emory DOM and SON faulty receive national recognition
The National Academies of Practice (NAP) Creativity in Practice & Education Award was presented on March 16, 2024, during a gala at the Hyatt Regency in Jacksonville, Florida. The award was established by the NAP to recognize and encourage interprofessional programs, projects, and models which focus on the improvement of healthcare.
This year the award recipient was the Kern Collaboratory Faculty Fellowships in Interprofessional Leadership for their project titled, “Transforming Healthcare Education by Educating Faculty Leaders in the post-COVID Era.” The program focuses on the development of the high-level professional and relational abilities necessary to create interprofessional leadership and professionalism at the individual and organizational levels, along with joyful practice, resilience, team functioning, and collaboration.
William Branch, MD, MACP, FNAP
Participating Emory School of Medicine and Nursing site leaders include:
PI and Project Director: William T. Branch, Jr., MD, MACP, FNA (General Internal Medicine)
Co-I and Facilitator: Corrine Abraham, DNP, FNAP
Co-Facilitator: Tamara Haynes, PhD, MD
This project is also in collaboration with Harvard Medical School/Boston Children’s Hospital, Indiana University School of Medicine, and the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine.
Call for Nominations: 2024 DOM Staff Awards
We want to hear from you! Do you know staff member who goes above and beyond in their role, excels in one of our missions, and who has had a great impact on you and others? Nominate them today!
Staff Award Categories:
- Excellence in Academic Innovation Award
- Excellence in Basic Science Laboratory Research Support Award
- Excellence in Clinical Research Support Award
- Leadership Excellence Award
- Outstanding EHC Staff Support Award
- Outstanding Newcomer Award
- Outstanding Service Award
- Unsung Hero Award
Please submit your nominations by Monday, June 24, 2024, to be considered.
Just Released! Emory Medicine Magazine
The spring 2024 edition of Emory Medicine Magazine includes stories about how our teams are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve patient outcomes, exploring the benefits of using psychedelic-assisted therapies to ease anxiety and depression in cancer patients, what we're doing to care for patients with long COVID at our Emory University Hospital Midtown and Grady Memorial Hospital clinics and much more.
STAFF NEWS
Thank you to all who joined us for the 2024 Emory Staff Fest. We hope you had a rocking time! Between the appreciation tables, live music, volleyball game, Fun Run/Fun Walk, Chalk the Walk, and so much more, a great time was had by all!
Even though Staff Appreciation Week has come to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude once more to each of you for your unwavering dedication and invaluable contributions to our department. Your roles, in all capacities, are truly instrumental to our mission and everything we do. As we prepare for the academic year ahead, we are certain that we'll reach our goals and see even more success, knowing that we have such an exceptional group of staff supporting us along the way.
Did you attend Staff Fest? Be sure to send us your photos at deptofmed@emory.edu for a chance to be shared on DOM platforms!
Emory School of Medicine #StaffShoutouts
As a part of Staff Appreciation Week, two DOM staff were spotlighted to share more about their exceptional contributions to the School of Medicine.
Laquanda Jackson
Administrative Manager
Division of General Internal Medicine
"My unwavering dedication to Emory, demonstrated through my 31 years of service, has not only been a personal journey but also a testament to the wonderful people here. Working in academia requires a team of professionals who are hardworking, dedicated, and show compassion and empathy when needed."
Meghan Lane
Senior Associate Director of Programs
Department of Medicine
"One aspect of my job I wish others knew about is the dynamic nature of a residency program. Our roles are not static; they evolve as the academic year progresses. We are constantly juggling multiple tasks, which can be challenging but also keeps us engaged and on our toes."
Read full #StaffShoutout article.
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 Academic Research Scientist - School of Medicine, Endocrinology
Assistant Manager of Clinical Trials - School of Medicine, Cardiology
Clinical Research Coordinator II - School of Medicine, General Internal Medicine
Senior Administrative Assistant - School of Medicine, Department of Medicine Administration
EVENTS
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
Emory Pride Employee Network (EPEN) GAYTL Summit *New*
Thursday, June 20 |10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Atwood Chemistry Center, Room 260
Nephrology Research Seminar
Friday, June 21 | 12:30–1:30 p.m | Hybrid: Woodruff Memorial Research Building (Room 1109) and Zoom
Emory Black Employee Network Juneteenth Cookout *New*
Saturday, June 22 | noon–3 p.m. | Grant Park Gazebo
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
- The Curbsiders Podcast: Live from SHM #Converge24 Syncope (Dan Dressler interviewed)
Medicine Net: Taking a GLP-1 medicine? Here's what experts say you should eat (Jessica Alvarez quoted)
Washington Post: The unique toll of stress and depression on women’s hearts (Puja Mehta 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.