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MARCH 10, 2025
What you will learn in this month's
Faculty Development edition of the Bulletin:
- Save your spot: FEED Conference
- RSVP for Coffee with Carlos
- 2025 Career Conference and Performance Review (CCPR)
- Recap: Mid-Career Mentoring Workshop
- Mental Health and Well-Being Resources at Emory
- 2025 StARR Grant Recipients
- Tomorrow is the EDHM Teaching Competition
- Save the Date: 2025 IM Resident Research Day
- DOM at the Southern SGIM Regional Meeting
- Staff Spotlight: Jasmah Hanna
Scroll down to read more!
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT EVENTS
Would you like to learn how AI can enhance your academic career? Don’t miss the annual Faculty, Education, Enrichment, and Development (FEED) Conference! All DOM faculty are invited to attend, virtually on March 28 from 8 a.m. to noon.
This year’s conference is dedicated to further exploring the transformative potential of AI technology in academia. We are excited to host a series of expert speakers from inside and outside of Emory University who will discuss the practical applications of AI and its positive impact on your daily life.
Breakout Session Topics:
- Transforming point-of-care clinical care and medical education
- AI in Clinical Practice: Necessity or Luxury?
- Transforming the landscape of scientific research with A
- AI+Research – Pearls and Pitfall
- Harnessing the Power of AI to Develop More Competitive Grants – Responsibly
General Session Conference Topics:
- AI in Medicine Update: Transforming Education, Clinical Practice, and Research: Update on how AI has evolved at Emory over the past year
- Will AI replace us? Reconsidering job security in the era of AI
- The Integrity of Scientific Publication in the New World of Generative AI
- AI and Life/Work Hacks
Have a site-specific question? Or an idea for improvement? Join Carlos del Rio, MD, for Coffee with the Chair! These informal, small group gatherings will be held at various locations, offering a relaxed setting for faculty to connect with Dr. del Rio and colleagues who are at/or near their rank. Sign up today, and let’s chat!
There are specific groups and locations listed below for each date. Please register accordingly based on your rank and your primary location. Each date has a limited number of spots available to maintain an intimate group setting. Registration is on a first-come, first served basis.
Coffee with Carlos Details: Coffee and a light breakfast will be provided.
Time: 7:30–8:45 a.m.
- March 18, 2025: Associate Professors and Professors @ EUH Midtown
- March 27, 2025: Assistant Professors @ Grady
- April 1, 2025: Associate Professors and Professors @ Grady
- April 24, 2025: Assistant Professors @ the VA
- May 7, 2025: Associate Professors and Professors @ the VA
Additional dates and locations will be scheduled later. Please contact Dorothy Kitchens with any questions.
MID-CAREER WORKSHOP
A look back at the Mid-Career Faculty Workshop
We are thrilled to announce the success of the Mid-Career Faculty Workshop. Held over two half-days, January 31 and February 7, the workshop saw participation from over 40 faculty members. It provided a comprehensive platform for mid-career faculty to enhance their professional development and navigate career complexities.
The workshop covered a diverse range of topics, including career development, leadership and management, and educational skills. It was an enriching experience, offering valuable insights and practical tools to support our faculty’s growth and success.
We look forward to continuing these efforts and fostering a supportive environment for all our faculty members. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our esteemed speakers and presenters, whose expertise was invaluable to the workshop’s success!
One participant shared, “I thought this program was wonderful and brought up very important topics. I'm glad I joined! Also, I'm happy that I was able to meet so many others that I had not met before."
FACULTY PROMOTIONS
Congrats to DOM'S newly promoted faculty members
The Department of Medicine is thrilled to celebrate the recent promotions of several faculty members. This significant achievement reflects their dedication, hard work, and excellence in their respective fields. Promotions will take effect on September 1, 2025. Please join us in congratulating our colleagues on this well-deserved recognition!
Newly promoted to Associate Professor, Non-Tenure:
- Ozlem Bilen, MD (Cardiology)
- Katherine Ann Gielissen, MD, MHS-MedEd (General Internal Medicine)
- Patrick Gleason, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FASE (Cardiology)
- Lindsey B. Gottlieb, MD (Infectious Diseases)
- Laura Hansen, PhD, (Cardiology)
- Nora Oliver, MD, MPH (Infectious Diseases)
- Sri Patnana, MBBS, MPH (Digestive Diseases)
- Giorgio Antonio Roccaro, MD, MSCE (Digestive Diseases)
- Lakshmi Sridharan, MD, FACC (Cardiology)
- Quratulain “Annie” Syed, MD, MSL (Geriatrics and Gerontology)
- Mehul Tejani, MD, MPH (General Internal Medicine)
- Athanasios N. Tiliakos, DO (Rheumatology)
- Payaswini Vasanth, MBBS, MD, FACP, FASN (Renal Medicine)
CAREER DEVELOPMENT CORNER
Promotion Insights from our Faculty
Considering embarking on the faculty promotion process? Below, you can read valuable insights and experiences from two colleagues who have successfully navigated this path. Their advice will provide guidance, inspiration, and practical tips to support you in your own journey towards achieving your professional goals.
Hear what our faculty members have to say.
Chris O’Donnell, MD
Associate Professor, Hospital Medicine
“My advice for junior faculty looking for promotion is multipronged. I would encourage everyone to keep their CV up to date. When you give a talk place it in your CV immediately. Also, everything has multiple landing places. One can recycle talks/abstracts of clinical vignettes/QI/ research projects at local, regional and national conferences. Additionally, after junior faculty get comfortable with their clinical roles, I would say that they should take the initial attitude of “never say no” to opportunities to collaborate or get involved nationally and regionally.
Lastly, look to peers who have been promoted or have gone through the process and pick their brains as well as go to the faculty CV review sessions. It’s best to have examples of how people went through the process to understand it best.”
“One piece of advice that was helpful in my journey was to start early. I started working towards this goal as soon as I came on as faculty- talk to anyone and everyone willing to share their promotion experience or offer advice on the same. Different perspectives can highlight opportunities you may not have considered and help you navigate potential pitfalls. Additionally, if you can't find a mentor within your department, it's beneficial to look outside—whether that's a mentor in a different department or even at adifferent institution... To my fellow faculty entering the promotion journey: Start early, be proactive, seek mentors, and leverage every opportunity that aligns with your long-term goals. The journey may feel challenging at times, but with a strategic approach, you can ensure you're on the path to success.”
CCPR PREPARATION
2025 Career Conference and Performance Review (CCPR)
The annual performance review period is now underway, and the Office of Faculty Development is here to help you prepare to showcase your achievements and set goals for the upcoming year.
To assist you, we've created the Career Conference and Performance Review (CCPR): Guidance for Faculty, which includes valuable tips and information for preparing for your CCPR. Thorough preparation will help you have a productive and positive review experience. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Office of Faculty Development.
View the DOM CCPR website for additional helpful tools and resources.
FACULTY RESOURCES
National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity
Emory faculty have access to the online career development and mentoring resources from the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD). The NCFDD offers online resources focused on strategic planning, writing productivity, and career transitions, designed for faculty success.
Access is available to all Emory faculty, postdocs, and graduate students. Upcoming NCFDD events include:
- Mentoring Up for Faculty | Thursday, Mar 25, 2025 | 2–3:30 pm | Zoom
- Mastering Academic Time Management |Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 2–3:30 p.m. | Zoom
To activate your membership, all you need is your Emory email address.
Know Your Mental Health and Well-Being Resources at Emory
Woodruff Health Sciences Center The Office of Well-Being has compiled resources and programs available to support individual employees, managers, and teams throughout the Emory community. We encourage you to invest in your mental health and well-being by exploring these programs, such as the Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) or EmBRACE Peer Support Program.
DOM ANNOUNCEMENTS
Emory’s Internal Medicine Residency Program
announces StARR grant recipients
The J. Willis Hurst Internal Medicine Residency Program has named second-year resident, Lilly Gu, MD, (mentor Jonathan Kaufman, MD) and first-year resident Jillian (Jill) Thompson, MD, (mentor Mehmet Asim Bilen, MD) as the 2025 recipients of the “Stimulating Access to Research in Residency” (StARR) grant.
Emory was initially selected to receive the highly competitive StARR award in 2018. The initiative was created by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) to address a nationwide shortage of physician-scientists. Igho Ofotokun, MD, and Nadine Rouphael, MD, in the Division of Infectious Diseases, serve as Co-Directors of the program.
Foundations of Medicine Faculty Awards
Selected by the MD Class of 2027, the Student Curriculum Committee Foundations Faculty Awards celebrate outstanding faculty who have positively impacted medical education. Now in its second year, the awards recognize excellence in teaching, mentorship, and dedication to student learning.
This year’s honorees include DOM's own Meredith Greer, MD (Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine) who received the Outstanding Pre-Clinical Lecturer Award. Congratulations, Dr. Greer!
Division of Hospital Medicine spotlights what they love about Hospital Medicine this National Hospitalist Day
Thursday, March 6, was National Hospitalist Day! Each year, this day celebrates hospitalists’ enduring contributions to the evolving healthcare landscape.
Hear from the Division of Hospital Medicine themselves on what they love about their specialty and advice to others interested in pursuing this career path!
Reminder of Emory's Advocacy Guidelines
Last Thursday, this email was sent as a brief reminder of Emory's Advocacy Guidelines. We encourage you to review and adhere to these guidelines. Thank you!
DOM EVENT SPOTLIGHTS
Division of Renal Medicine celebrates World Kidney Day
Did you know that World Kidney Day is March 13, 2025? To celebrate this day, the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) has announced this year's campaign, “Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health,” which highlights the importance of recognizing kidney disease risk factors and accessing timely testing to improve early detection and intervention. To bolster this theme, they are featuring the ‘Are Your Kidneys Healthy?’ quiz, a valuable tool that aims to raise awareness and prompt individuals to protect and assess their kidney health.
William E. Mitch Lecture
Tuesday, March 11 | 5–6 p.m. | SOM A153
Reception takes place 6–7 p.m. in the SOM Lobby.
Tomorrow, just two days before World Kidney Day, join our colleagues from Renal Medicine for the annual William E. Mitch lecture. This year's lecture on the topic, "Renal Potassium and Sodium Handling: New Perspectives and Discoveries," will be given by Thomas Kleyman, MD, the Sheldon Adler Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Renal-Electrolyte Division at the University of Pittsburg. You
can also watch the lecture online via Zoom. We hope you can attend!
Spotlight: Division of Hospital Medicine Teaching Competition
Written by: Mary Ann Kirkconnell Hall, MPH, Senior Medical Writer for the Division of Hospital Medicine
EDHM Teaching Competition
Tuesday, March 11
5:30–7:30 p.m | Zoom
Tomorrow, the Emory Division of Hospital Medicine will host its hotly contested EDHM Teaching Competition. The division welcomes all of our DOM colleagues to join for this fun and educational rivalry match.
Each year, a junior faculty member from each of the Division’s clinical sites competes with their peers to see who can give the sharpest, most informative eight-minute teaching talk to a virtual audience made up of faculty, staff, trainees, and a host of leaders and viewers from outside the division.
On May 8, Monee Amin, MD, and Meredith Trubitt, MD, will host the division’s second Annual Teaching Invitational, where competitors from institutions across the country including Johns Hopkins University, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Vanderbilt, and Duke will battle it out for med-ed victory.
2025 IM Resident Research Day
IM Resident Research Day Oral Presentations/Grand Rounds
Tuesday, April 15 | noon–1 p.m. | Hybrid: Zoom or in-person at EUH auditorium
IM Resident Research Day Poster Presentations.
Tuesday, April 15 | 4–6 p.m. | Emory School of Medicine Lobby
The J. Willis Hurst Internal Medicine Residency Program invites you to attend the 2025 Annual Resident Research Day. This annual event showcases our residents' research achievements and celebrates the collaboration between residents and our dedicated faculty. The event will include a resident-focused Grand Rounds with a keynote presented by Sarah Turbow, MD, Associate Professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine. There will also be oral presentations from our resident abstract winners, who were selected through a blinded peer review process.
2025 Annual Bettye Rose Connell Memorial Lecture
Bettye Rose Connell Memorial Lecture Series
Tuesday, April 22 | 5:30–8 p.m. | Miller-Ward Alumni House, Alumni Hall
Established in 2009, the Bettye Rose Connell Memorial Lecture series commemorates Dr. Connell’s dedication to improving the lives of vulnerable elders. Each spring, distinguished regional and national researchers are invited to Emory University and the Atlanta VA Medical Center to honor her legacy and promote continued scholarship in this field.
The Keynote Speaker is Joseph E. Gaugler, PhD, Distinguished McKnight University Professor and Robert L. Kane Endowed Chair in Long-Term Care and Aging at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. He will be presenting the topic, "Dementia Care as a Public Health Priority and Opportunity."
Emory GIM shines at Southern SGIM Regional Meeting
The Division of General Internal Medicine was well-represented at the Southern Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM) meeting in New Orleans last month. Highlights from the conference include the following:
- As President of SGIM, Jada Bussey-Jones, MD, provided a national update.
- Mary Solis, MD, Reema Dbouk, MD, and Pamela Vohra-Khullar, MD, presented a workshop titled “Clinic Notes Complete: How Ambient Listening Technology Transforms Patient Care.”
- Mikhail Akbashev, MD, presented “Beyond two-by-two tables: Novel approaches to teach evidence-based medicine.”
- Britt Marshall, MD, Mary Stout, MD, Dr. Mary Solis, and Alex Galloway, MD, presented “Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) in Primary Care: Hands on Workshop on Reducing Barriers.”
- Dr. Mehul Tejani, MD, presented “Climate Change Adaptation in Graduate Medical Education: how internal medicine residency programs across the South plan for or respond to natural disasters like hurricanes.”
- Chris Masi, MD, PhD, presented “Innovation Contest and Perceptions of Work among Employees in Primary Care.”
- Dr. Alex Galloway, Shub Agrawal, MD, Dr. Pamela Vohra-Khullar, and Dheepa Sekar, MD, MS, presented "Make it Count: Turn Each Clinic Staffing Encounter into Direct Observation and Feedback Opportunities.”
- Dr. Reema Dbouk, Dr. Pamela Vohra-Khullar, and Dr. Chris Masi won Best Poster in the Innovation category for “Novel Strategies to Reduce EHR In Basket Volume in Primary Care.”
- Tracey Henry, MD, won the Southern Society of General Internal Medicine Regional DEI Award and Dr. Mark Spencer won the Southern Society of General Internal Medicine Regional Advocacy and Community Service Award.
Have a conference coming up? Email DOM Communications with your photos and conference highlights to be highlighted in an upcoming Bulletin.
STAFF NEWS
Staff Spotlight: Jasmah Hanna, MS
Our next DOM Staff Spotlight is Jasmah Hanna, MS, Associate Director of Research Projects in the Division of Hospital Medicine. Read an excerpt of her spotlight below and click the button to read the full interview!
What is your role at Emory?
I am the Associate Director of Research Projects for the Division of Hospital Medicine responsible for developing and overseeing research and quality improvement projects along with programs to increase scholarship productivity. I also serve on our Division’s Senior Leadership Team.
How long have you worked in the Department of Medicine?
I have been a part of the Department of Medicine for five and a half years. In 2022, I had the honor of receiving the DOM Excellence in Academic Innovation Award.
We're hiring: DOM Staff Openings
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.
RESEARCH CORNER
Georgia Cystic Fibrosis (GACF) Core Center: Pilot P30 & Feasibility Program RFA
LOI Due: TODAY, Monday, March 10, at 5 p.m.
Supporting research in cystic fibrosis (CF) disease pathogenesis and/or prevention. This will fund up to two pilot projects with $50,000 in total direct costs for up to two years. Limited to those with an individual faculty appointment. Please contact Dr. Katherine Oliver with questions.
Call for Nominations: Barbara Vick Impact Award
Nominations due: Monday, March 17 at 11:59 p.m.
Sponsored by the Emory Center for AIDS Research (CFAR). Do you know an HIV researcher, community advocate, social/clinical service provider, CBO/agency staff member, and/or public health leader who is an unsung hero in the local HIV response? Submit a nomination for the 8th Annual Barbara Vick Impact Award below!
Updates on federal government directives impacting Emory
Teams from across Emory are monitoring and responding to new federal directives and policy changes that affect our work. Click the button below for continuous updates from leadership.
MEDICINE GRAND ROUNDS
Tomorrow's Medicine Grand Rounds
#MedicineGrandRound
Tuesday, March 11 | noon–1 p.m. | Zoom
Zoom Link Meeting ID: 940 3699 7411
Passcode: MGR
Topic: 2025 Guideline for Acute Coronary Syndromes
Speakers:
Abhinav Goyal, MD
Professor of Medicine and Chief Quality Officer for Emory Heart and Vascular
Ijeoma Isiadinso, MD
Associate Professor and Director of Emory Center for Heart Disease Prevention
Tanveer Rab, MD
Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab and Interventional Cardiology at Emory Decatur Hospital
For more information about Medicine Grand Rounds, visit bitly.com/grandround.
IN THE NEWS
Recent Department of Medicine News
CNN | Dr. Carlos del Rio speaks on Gene Hackman and wife's death (Carlos del Rio interviewed)
CNN | Dr. Carlos del Rio speaks on Measles Outbreak (Carlos del Rio interviewed)
Emory News Center | Squad of Emory experts lifts athlete, mother and heart patient Gail Jarvis to new heights (Annie Van Beuningen, Jonathan Kim featured)
Medscape | Thigh ART injections may open the door for self-injection (Lauren Collins quoted)
New York Times | Organ transplant system ‘in chaos’ as waiting lists are ignored (Stephen Pastan quoted)
WAGA-TV 📺 | Measles outbreak growing in parts of US (Neil Winawer interviewed)
EVENTS
William E. Mitch Lecture
Tuesday, March 11 | 5–6 p.m. | SOM A153
Reception takes place 6–7 p.m. in the SOM Lobby.
Emory Division of Hospital Medicine Teaching Competition *New*
Tuesday, March 11 | 5:30–7:30 p.m | Zoom
Emory Well-being & Resources Expo
Tuesday, March 18 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Margaret H. Rollins Ballroom
Faculty Education, Enrichment, and Development Conference (FEED)
Friday, March 28 | 8 a.m.–noon | Zoom
Advancing Women in Leadership Conference
Friday, March 28 | 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Emory Conference Center Hotel
2025 Emory Physician-Scientist Symposium
Friday, April 4 | HSRB I and II
IM Resident Research Day Oral Presentations/Grand Rounds *New*
Tuesday, April 15 | noon–1 p.m. | Hybrid: Zoom or in-person at EUH auditorium
IM Resident Research Day Poster Presentations *New*
Tuesday, April 15 | 4–6 p.m. | Emory School of Medicine Lobby
15th Annual Bettye Rose Connell Lecture *New*
Tuesday, April 22 | 5:30–7:45 p.m. | Miller-Ward Alumni House
11th Annual Health Services Research Day
Tuesday, May 6 | 8 a.m.–3 p.m. | Claudia Nance Rollings (CNR) Building (Rollins Auditorium)
Southeastern Critical Care Summit
Friday, May 9 | Emory Conference Center Hotel
RYSE Health Equity Day
Tuesday, May 20 | Hybrid: Grady Hospital Trauma Auditorium and Zoom
Atlanta Network for Training in Kidney, Urology, and Hematology (KUH) Scientific Research (ATLANTIS) Symposium
Tuesday, May 20, and Wednesday, May 24 | Wisteria Lanes at Emory Conference Center and Hotel
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.
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