What's Up in DOM Faculty Development? 
Wednesday, August 3, 2022

This Month! DOM Mid-Career Workshop Series 

Time is running out! We invite assistant professors (at least five years in rank) and associate professors to take part in this event, comprised of workshops specifically designed to meet the professional development needs of mid-career faculty. On August 19th, we are focusing on professional development and leadership; on August 26th, we are centering on scholarship and education. Two half days - two different experiences. Register today for this unique learning opportunity!

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Case of the Month

Monthly case from Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
"When it's not pancreatitis, don't brush it off"

STORY AND CASE:
The patient was a 72-year-old male with medical history of hypertension. He presented with fever and dull epigastric pain for 3 days. Physical exam was significant for epigastric and left periumbilical tenderness. He was febrile with a temperature of 38.4° F. Laboratory data revealed elevated white blood cells (18.0/μL), elevated inflammatory markers (ESR 39 mm/hr, CRP 134.80 mg/L), normal lipase of 27 unit/L, and a triglyceride level of 94 mg/dl. A CT scan of his abdomen and pelvis with intravenous (IV) contrast showed peripancreatic fat stranding around the head and uncinate process of the pancreas, suggesting acute pancreatitis, and inflammatory stranding adjacent to the third part of the duodenum, which was thought to be related to the pancreatic process. Gallbladder appeared normal on abdominal ultrasound and hepatobiliary scan. He was started on conservative management with bowel rest, IV fluid and pain medications.

The patient’s normal lipase level, lack of risk factors for pancreatitis including alcohol consumption, and absence of gallstones prompted the evaluation for another etiology of his pain. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy was pursued next and showed erythematous mucosa in the gastric antrum.  MRI of the abdomen with was then performed and showed a perforating duodenal foreign body (possibly a fishbone) with transmural extension into adjacent mesentery, causing marked focal duodenitis and a peri-duodenal phlegmon. There was no evidence of pancreatitis on MRI. 

What is the diagnosis?

Have an interesting case that you want to share with the DOM faculty?
Contact Lenore Meeks for template, sample cases, and how to submit. 

And the nominees are . . .

It is that time of year, when the Department of Medicine recognizes our faculty and staff members who have made significant contributions to their divisions, the department, the School of Medicine, and/or Emory University. We also honor our DOM clinicians included in the School of Medicine Clinical Distinctions program and our newly promoted* faculty to the senior ranks of associate professor and professor.

There is so much to celebrate! We received 108 nominations for the faculty and staff awards, 25 recognitions for clinical distinctions, and 32 promotions.

We will honor all of these incredible colleagues and their accomplishments on August 30th at the Honors and Awards Celebration. Details forthcoming.

* Promotions effective September 1, 2022

New Faculty Welcome

We are excited to welcome William Wyatt Wilson to the Deparment of Medicine team! Please click on his name to send him a welcome email.

Let's Talk Promotions

"Get engaged in both your passions and in open doors to serve, as new passions and skills emerge. Document what you're doing - all the little conferences, including feedback evaluations from participants. Publish what you're interested in and pursuing — join a peer writing group, get feedback, and collaborate." Dr. Saenger added some extra advice for the DOM saying, "Keep investing in faculty, including through direct coaching and editing like Alia Kamel's much needed help." Admittedly we're biased, Dr. Saenger, but we are very thankful for Alia! Thanks for your advice and feedback!

The next packet class being offered by the School of Medicine for those going up for non-tenure promotions this year takes place August 23, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. For additional information reach out to our office and check out the resources on our Promotions and Tenure page.

Research 

2022 Research Day Call for Abstracts

Deadline: Monday, August 22 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Late submissions will not be accepted.

The Department of Medicine is now accepting abstracts for the 15th annual Research Day, to be held Thursday, October 27 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Currently, we are planning to hold the event in-person at the Emory Student Center (subject to Emory Pandemic Operating Status). All Department of Medicine faculty, fellows, residents, and students (whose primary mentor is a member of the Department of Medicine) are invited to submit an abstract. There is a limit of two abstracts per presenting author.

2022 Discovery Phase Research Mentors and Projects 

We are looking for research active faculty to participate in the Discovery Phase of the Medical School Curriculum by mentoring a medical student research project. Topics in clinical, translational, basic science, or in the medical humanities, including creative writing, medical history, business, or law, as they pertain to medicine, are all potential areas as long as they lead to a scholarly product. Discovery is a required five-month phase of the curriculum during which students do full time research under the direction of their chosen mentor. Students have no responsibilities during this time other than research, so projects should be substantial enough to merit 5 months of full-time effort, but also should be feasible for what is not a long period in research terms. If you have a project in mind and would like to act as a mentor, please submit your research project. 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

RYSE DEI Council Seeks Committee Members for 2022-2023

The Department of Medicine's DEI RYSE Council is seeking applications for committee members for the 2022-2023 cycle. We are seeking faculty, staff, and trainee representation from all clinical sites to join our team. Join us!
Applications are due this Friday, August 5, 2022. 

Quick Notes

• Sushma Cribbs, MD, MSc named Vice Chair for Faculty Development 
  Please join the Department of Medicine in congratulating Sushma Cribbs, MD, MSc, Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, on being appointed Vice Chair for Faculty Development, effective September 1, 2022. Read more.
• Complete your Career Conference and Performance Review.
  Deadline is August 31st.
• Update your Emory FIRST profile. If you have any questions, please contact Aneesh Mehta.
• Is your Zoom current? PC Version 5.10.6 : Mac IOS 5.11.0

Wellness 

Well-being Check-ins. The Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) is offering individual well-being check-ins for staff and faculty to gauge emotional health/coping and identify strategies for enhancing resilience, especially pertaining to transition. Call to schedule your check-in today: 404-727-WELL (9355).

Mindfulness and a Weekly Refresh. Every Wednesday at 1:00 pm you can learn the basics of mindfulness. Then at 1:15, you can take part in a guided practice. Later in the day, at 4:30 pm, you can reconnect and join in a virtual meditation and resilience tip of the day. These three 15-minute sessions are offered every Wednesday at 1:00 pm, 1:15 pm, and 4:30 pm. Click on the time to go directly to the Zoom session.

Want more information about other services offered through the FSAP? View the website.

Work Life Integration

Your Work Life : Children and Family 
Did you know Emory has a list of resources available for you, including emergency back-up care and events taking place around Atlanta for parents of infants to teenager? Whether you're just starting a family or getting ready to send your child off to college, Emory has many resources to help you through every stage of parenting.

Emory Worklife Announces Upcoming Webinars on Healthy Boundaries and Work-Life Balance
These workshops are offered by the Benefits and Worklife Department and Vendor Partners. Links will be sent out prior to the webinar. If you have any questions about the webinars or family-centered benefits at Emory, please contact worklife@emory.edu.

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