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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Case of the Month

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

Emory Division of Digestive Diseases Monthly Clinical Vignette Conference

"Not all colitis is the same"

STORY AND CASE:

A 24-year-old female presented to the emergency room with complaints of worsening rectal bleeding. She has no known past medical history, and reports symptoms of abdominal pain, cramping, and urgency with defecation for the past several weeks. She has associated poor oral intake and unintentional weight loss of approximately 10 pounds. She presented to an outside hospital a few weeks prior to presentation and was prescribed a course of Levaquin and Clindamycin. She reported her symptoms worsened after the antibiotics. She denied any outside travel, or sick contacts. She denied any alcohol use, smoking or any illicit drug use. Review of symptoms indicated bilateral knee pain and wrist pain.

On presentation to our facility, she was hemodynamically stable and afebrile. CBC noted a hemoglobin of 9 g/dL and platelet count of 400 K/mcL. Her chemistry was notable for albumin of 2.5 g/dL, ESR of 40 mm/h, and CRP of 50 mg/L. She had diffuse abdominal tenderness, no guarding or rigidity on exam. She completed a CT abdomen in the emergency room which noted diffuse bowel wall thickening. She was admitted and underwent an inpatient colonoscopy, which noted severe colitis.
Computed tomography of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis was obtained, and the image of abdominal findings presented below:

Following the results of abdominal computed tomography patient had serum protein electrophoresis performed, which revealed elevated free kappa light chains at 36 mg/L, prompting a bone marrow biopsy. The results of the bone marrow biopsy revealed B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Endoscopic images from flexible sigmoidoscopy (severe colitis)

CT abdomen imaging (bowel wall thickening)

What is the diagnosis?

New Faculty Welcome

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

Demystifying Promotions

In Case You Missed It

FEED Conference Recap

The Departments of Medicine and Pediatrics hosted the 2022 Faculty Education, Enrichment and Development (FEED) conference March 11. More than 45 faculty members attended this year's virtual event.

As one of the signature events offered by the DOM's Office of Faculty Development, the annual conference aims to provide career advancement support for clinician educators, clinical researchers, and basic scientists.

Mentoring Training Workshop Recap

The DOM's Office of Faculty Development and Mentoring Subcommittee recently held their first in-person event since 2020! Faculty from across the department gathered at the School of Medicine for a Mentoring Training Workshop which provided an overview of the benefits, challenges, and strategies for effective mentoring relationships.

SOM Leader Update: Faculty Leadership Transitions

Research 

Save the date for 2022 DOM Research Day, October 27!

On behalf of the Department of Medicine's Office of Research, you are cordially invited to attend the 15th annual Research Day on Thursday, October 27 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Emory Student Center.

Abstract submission and event registration will open shortly. For questions about Research Day, please contact Sarah McClellan.

Register today for Road 2 NEXt sUcceSs (R2NEXUS) 

• Thursday, April 14 ǀ 8 a.m. – noon ǀ Workshop 3: Preparing your R01 application  
• Thursday, April 21 ǀ 8 – 10:30 a.m. ǀ Workshop 3.1: Supporting documentation 

This series is designed to support career advancement of early-career researchers on their paths toward independence. The Learning Objectives for this workshop include recognizing and identifying the necessary components of the R01 application; understanding the knowledge and skills needed to write a competitive R01 grant proposal; and planning and writing a successful R01 application. View Agenda ǀ Register 

Data Analytics and Biostatistics (DAB) Core seeks to provide high-quality biostatistics and IT Data management services to the Department of Medicine by leveraging existing services in the Rollins School of Public Health and the Information Technology Department. DAB Core offers 10 hours at no charge for Department of Medicine faculty; however, the requestee is responsible for time exceeding 10 hours. 

Professional Development

FAALI Lecture Series: Crucial Conversations, Virtually Speaking
Wednesday, April 13 | noon - 1 p.m.

Presented by: Nadine J. Kaslow, PhD, ABPP 

Having a crucial conversation is challenging when it is in person. To have a difficult discussion with a colleague, learner, or leader on a virtual platform is even more complex. With remote and hybrid work here to stay, we will all need to gain mastery in engaging in challenging conversations in a virtual space. This seminar will offer guiding principles and concrete tips for navigating through difficult conversations virtually to optimize the likelihood that they are effective and successful.

The Alliance Opens Call for FY 2023 Committee Volunteers

In FY 2023, Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM) will offer multiple calls for committee, task force, and work group volunteers. This first call features more than 10 Alliance or association committees, including program planning and survey committees, that are currently accepting applications to volunteer. The term of service on a committee is three years; you must be a current member to apply. The call for committee volunteers will close Wednesday, April 20 at 11:59 p.m. EDT!

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Appropriate Use of Race in Research Virtual Town Hall 
Tuesday, April 26 | 5:30 - 7 p.m.

This session will encourage participants to explore how race is utilized, reported, and interpreted in biomedical research. We will consider whether the use of race as a variable in clinical research is practical or problematic and how investigators can responsibly participate in health equity scholarship that leads to meaningful change. 

Wellness 

Anxiety Toolbox. Join us for a three-session workshop series that teaches skills for preventing and managing anxiety. Thursdays at1:30pm April 14, 21, and 28. Register here.

Well-being Check-ins. The 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).

Single Mingle. Connect with other single Emory employees for friendship, fun and learning. Rotating break-out rooms will provide opportunities to discuss monthly themes and support each other. March 24th @ 4pm. Register here.

Mindfulness Practice. Join on Wednesdays at 1:00pm to learn the basics of mindfulness or at 1:15pm for a guided practice and opportunities for discussion. Want to be more mindful in 2022? Access here.

Weekly Refresh. Join FSAP for a 15-minute virtual meditation and resilience tip for the day, held every Wednesday from 4:30-4:45 pm. Access here.

Work Life Integration

2022 Summer Camp and Learning Programs Spotlight
Discover the many different summer camp and learning activities that are available for school-aged children in the metro-Atlanta area. This 2022 summer camp guide highlights some of the summer camp and learning programs from Emory's 2022 Summer Camp and Learning Expo that was held in February. View Summer Camp Spotlight.

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

Work Smarter Not Harder: Become a Time Management Master
April 22, 2022, 12pm-1pm; Register Here

How often do we hear the phrase, there aren’t enough hours in the day? Many people find themselves constantly adding to the to-do list with the day passing by with the feeling that they haven’t accomplished anything. Effective management is critical to ensure you feel better accomplished and less overwhelmed at the end of a busy day. This session will provide a basic explanation of the time management process and the characteristics of effective time managers.

Switching Off: Life Beyond Digital Device
April 26, 2022, 12pm-1pm; Register Here

The overuse of digital devices has been linked to stress, burnout, insomnia, anxiety, and other mental health disorders. This seminar will provide a powerful insight into the true impact of living and working in a reactive, fully connected world. Discover practical ways to reclaim a sense of work-life balance and address existing habits to be able to unplug digitally and mentally for a healthier and happier life.

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