What's Up in DOM Faculty Development? 
Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Impact Numbers

We are excited to highlight the impact the Offices of Faculty Development and Research had in FY2021! Today, we are taking a look back at how much we have accomplished in assisting our faculty in the below infographic.

Case of the Month

Clinical Cases from Emory Division of Hospital Medicine
Annual Clinical Vignette Conference

“A Case of Secondary Priapism in Hematologic Malignancy”

STORY AND CASE

A 40-year-old female with a history of Wolff Parkinson White syndrome presented with a subacute progressive muscle weakness in the proximal upper and lower extremities bilaterally that was associated with ulcerative skin lesions on the chest and thighs, as well as a solid food dysphagia. Her vital signs upon admission to the hospital were within normal limits, and a focused physical examination revealed patchy hypopigmented areas in various stages of scarring that were located on the anterior and posterior aspects of the upper trunk, along with erythematous active ulcerative lesions in the axillary areas bilaterally. She was noted to have bilateral hand synovitis in multiple joints and a proximal 3/5 upper and lower extremity muscle weakness bilaterally.

Laboratory findings were notable for creatine kinase (CK) 4848 U/L, AST 200 IU/L, ALT 75 IU/L, ESR 45 mm/hr, CRP 73 mg/L, +ANA 1:1280 Speckled, high positive anti-NXP-2 (nuclear matrix protein 2) antibody, and an elevation of the following: aldolase, anti-RNP, anti-Smith, and anti-SSA IgG antibodies.

Muscle biopsy was performed, and the results are provided below:

Abnormality (left, H&E) highlighted by LCA immunohistochemistry (middle), with fascicle-to-fascicle size variability (right, ATPase).

Pathology report was consistent with a presence of degenerating and atrophic fibers, myo-phagocytosis, myocyte necrosis and no regeneration or primary inflammation. 

The regional increase in connective tissue suggested process had been ongoing for months to years. 

What is the diagnosis?

Have an interesting case that you would like to share with DOM faculty? Contact Amy Davis for template, sample cases, and how to submit. 

New Faculty Welcome

We are excited to welcome the following new faculty member to the Department of Medicine team! Please click on her name to send her a welcome email! 

Welcome New Committee Members

Promotion Pro Tip

Thinking about going up for promotion? Each month, we will provide a tool or tip that can help you continue to succeed and flourish in your career.

Presented by:
Kathy Griendling, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Development

Mark Your Calendar

DOM Mentorship Training Workshop

Friday, February 25 | 8 a.m. to noon
James B. Williams School of Medicine Building, Room 190P

Are you a DOM faculty member who is interested in becoming a more effective mentor or mentee? The importance of mentorship in career development and satisfaction is becoming increasingly recognized and we want to help you succeed!

Join the members of the DOM Mentoring Subcommittee for an interactive half-day workshop that will provide an overview of the benefits, challenges, and strategies for effective mentoring relationships.

Click here view the Spring 2022 events calendar. Individual event announcements with registration details to follow.​

Research 

2022 DOM FAME Grant Applications 

Deadlines: Tuesday, January 18 (LOI) ǀ Monday, February 28 (Full application) 

The DOM FAME grant is designed to provide support for clinical faculty to dedicate up to 20 percent of their professional time to scholarly activity including research, education, mentoring, and quality improvement projects.

One FAME grant will be awarded by the Department of Medicine, with additional awards supported by the following divisions: Digestive Diseases (1), General Internal Medicine (1), Geriatrics (1), Hospital Medicine (2), and Renal Medicine (1).

Candidates must submit an email to DOMResearch@emory.edu stating the name of the candidate, the candidate’s division, and the proposed title. This email serves as a “letter” of intent and is a required part of the application process.

2022 FAME Grant Writing Workshop Series 

Friday, January 14, 21, 28, 2022 ǀ 8 - 9 a.m. ǀ Zoom

This series provides the opportunity to learn essential grant writing skills from subject matter experts. While this series is optional, it is highly encouraged. Should you choose not to attend, you are still permitted to submit a FAME grant application.

Wellness and Community 

Physician Quick Consult
PQCs are 20-minute individual, confidential consultations with a FSAP licensed mental health professional to discuss current concerns (e.g., burnout) and to identify well-being strategies. Virtual consults offered M-F 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Physician Pandemic Support Group (Access via Zoom)
This weekly drop-in group is a place for support and open discussion with colleagues. Led by an FSAP psychologist, the group meets Thursdays from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. The group structure is mindfulness instruction and practice and open discussion. Not interested in the mindfulness practice? Just log in at 5:30 p.m.

Weekly Refresh (Access via Zoom)
Join FSAP for a 15-minute virtual meditation and resilience tip for the day, held every Wednesday from 4:30-4:45 p.m. Questions?

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