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May 13, 2024
What you will learn in this week's edition of the Bulletin:
- Postponed: Staff Fest & SOM Staff Appreciation Week
- Dhaval Desai, MD, receives 2024 Burson Award of Distinction
- Funding News: ID Faculty receive CDC U01 Grants
- Celebrating Critical Care Month
- Call for Nominations: DOM Clinical Distinctions
- NEW Staff Spotlight: Ebony Providence
- MGR resumes tomorrow, 5/14
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DOM ANNOUNCEMENTS
Staff Fest 2024 & SOM Staff Appreciation Week Postponed
Each year, Emory celebrates and honors dedicated staff members during Staff Fest. This popular tradition was scheduled to take place on May 17 on the Quad. Unfortunately, this year’s Staff Fest celebration will be postponed. Emory is currently working with our vendors and campus partners to determine a new date and will share details as soon as they are available.
Additionally, the School of Medicine's annual Staff Appreciation Week will be postponed. Please stay tuned for new event dates and information. We look forward to celebrating our staff soon!
Dhaval Desai, MD, receives highest physician honor from
Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
Please join us in congratulating DOM faculty member, Dhaval Desai, MD, (Hospital Medicine), and physician at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, who was named one of two recipients of the E. Napier "Buck" Burson, Jr., MD, Physician Award of Distinction. The award is the highest honor for physician service at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital.
The Burson Award, named for the former chief of staff at Saint Joseph’s and a leader in the field of gastroenterology, is presented annually to doctors for their adherence to the Mercy philosophy and contribution to the Mercy mission in Atlanta, for their contribution to the quality of medicine practiced at Emory Saint Joseph’s and for their leadership role as a member of the medical staff.
(Pictured L to R: David Kooby (other Burson Awardee); Tom McGahan (Digestive Diseases faculty, CMO at ESJH); Dhaval Desai)
We are proud to announce that Valeria Cantos, MD, and Carlos Saldana, MD, faculty members in the Division of Infectious Diseases and members of the Center for AIDS Research at Emory University (Emory CFAR), have each been awarded highly competitive U01 grants from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Each grant provides $1.4 million over four years to advance sexual health initiatives prioritizing Hispanic and Latino populations in the Atlanta area.
Celebrating Critical Care Month - Wear Blue this Friday, May 17
May is National Critical Care Awareness and Recognition Month, and we’re recognizing our ICU heroes who provide the highest quality care to our patients every day. On Friday, May 17, we’re turning our ICU’s blue, asking everyone to wear blue to honor the commitment of these Critical Care heroes. Please join Dr. Jon Sevransky, Professor of Medicine and Associate Division Director for Critical Care, in celebrating our entire Critical Care team who go above and beyond caring for critically ill patients and their families.
We celebrate the entire Critical Care team during National Critical Care Awareness and Recognition Month.
Spotlight on the Critical Care Team:
- Anika Agarwal, MD, MSc, Assistant Professor of Medicine, clinician-investigator and leader of the SCCM DISCOVERY Funded: Study of Physician Cognitive Load and Work in the ICU
- Larry Busse MD, MBA, Associate Professor of Medicine, Senior Physician, EJCH Critical Care Site Director and Medical Director, Director, Satellite Trials Group of Emory
- Nicole Herbst, MD, Assistant Professor and Director of the Post-Intensive Care Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital
- Andre Holder, MD, MS, Assistant Professor of Medicine, critical care investigator using predictive analytics in critical illness, hemodynamic monitoring, cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Jon Sevransky, MD, MHS, Professor of Medicine, Critical Care Associate Director, MICU Director, Site Director at Emory University Hospital, incoming Editor in Chief for Critical Care Medicine
- Tu-Trinh Tran, RPh, Critical Care Pharmacist for the EUH 5TN MICU
- Jasmyne Williams, APP, DNP, co-lead APP for the EUH MICU
Call for Nominations: DOM Clinical Distinctions
Are you a dedicated clinician, committed to delivering exceptional care, and interested in recognition of your efforts? The DOM Clinical Distinctions program acknowledges outstanding clinical work. Click here for program details and criteria.
The nomination period is open until July 12, 2024. Please reach out to your Division Director or Division Administrator to express your interest in a nomination.
Emory Medicine Magazine: Long COVID: ‘Will We Get Better?’
Long COVID is an unwelcome guest that may steal your energy, sleep, ability to work or take care of family responsibilities, sense of well-being — even your life. Emory Medicine magazine asked the following experts who specialize in long COVID to host a virtual Dinner with a Doctor with several panelists who have the condition.
- Igho Ofotokun, MD, MSc, Grady Distinguished Professor of Medicine at Emory School of Medicine, fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, and member of the National Academy of Medicine
- Alex Truong, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, and one of the co-directors of Emory’s post-COVID clinic
- Tiffany Walker, MD, Assistant Professor of General Internal Medicine at Emory and clinician at Grady’s long COVID clinic.
All three clinician-researchers are involved in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) study Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery (RECOVER), which is “aimed at understanding the long-term post-acute sequelae of COVID-19,” says Ofotokun, who leads the Atlanta hub of the NIH initiative and is the national chair of the RECOVER Adult Cohort Coordinating Committee.
Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine climbs for American Lung Association
On Saturday, April 20, the Fight for Air Climb - Atlanta held its 18th annual stair-climbing event at the Promenade Tower in Midtown Atlanta. Emory's Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine was well represented by current and former clinicians. Team Emory Iron Lungs came in third place for fundraising by bringing in $5,040 for the American Lung Association.
"This year, the Emory team climbed in memory and honor of our friend and colleague Dr. Gerald Staton. Jerry was an active member of the American Lung Association and a steadfast supporter of Fight for Air Climb - Atlanta since its inception 18 years ago until his unexpected passing in 2023, raising thousands of dollars. In memory of Jerry, the team at the American Lung Association established the Dr. Gerald Staton, Jr. Fundraising Award. Luis Aguilar, the highest fundraiser, won the inaugural prize this year. We hope to carry forward the positive influence Jerry left on the community with this award and hope to encourage an even bigger turnout in the future.”
—Srihari Veeraraghavan, MD, Professor (Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine)
Are your divisions and/or teams participating in community events? Email DOM Communications with your photos and event highlights to be included in a future DOM Bulletin newsletter and social media!
Health Equity Day is next Tuesday!
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 next Tuesday, May 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Have you registered yet?
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 Nolan, Jennifer Tsai, MD, MEd, and Darshali Vyas, MD. To learn more about HED 2024, click the button below!
MEDICINE GRAND ROUNDS
Tomorrow's Medicine Grand Rounds
#MedicineGrandRounds
Insights Into Residency: Finding Both Meaning and Joy
Tuesday, May 14 | noon–1 p.m., Zoom
Zoom Link - Meeting ID: 941 8304 9108
Session ID # 17981
Speaker:
George H. Karam, MD, FACP, FCCP
Paula Garvey Manship Chair for Medical Education
L.S.U. School of Medicine in New Orleans
Baton Rouge Regional Campus
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
"As a child, I was passionate about caring for others, and I knew I wanted to work in the healthcare field. I started college as a nursing major. As I navigated working full-time and being a full-time student, I discovered that I actually had two passions, caring for others and business operations." —Ebony Providence
Our next DOM Staff Spotlight is Ebony Providence, MSHM, Sr. Clinical Business Manager for the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine! In this spotlight, Ebony discusses her personal and professional background that led her to work in healthcare, projects she's supporting, including the Comprehensive Lung Center, her favorite pastimes, and much more. Read the full interview below!
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
Clinical Research Coordinator II - School of Medicine, General Internal Medicine
Clinical Research Coordinator IV - School of Medicine, Cardiology *New*
Lead Research Specialist - School of Medicine, Infectious Diseases
Social Worker I - School of Medicine, Infectious Diseases *New*
EVENTS
Atlanta VA Research Day
Thursday, May 16 | 8 a.m.–3 p.m. | James B. Williams Medical Education Building
Emory Physician Scientist Symposium
Friday, May 17 | 9 a.m.–5 p.m. | Convocation Hall
Atlanta MWCCS Science Seminar Series
Friday, May 17 | 1–2 p.m. | Zoom
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
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
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GIVE TO US
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STAY CONNECTED
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