What's Up in DOM Faculty Development? 
Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Registration opens today!

Join us for a two-part workshop series designed specifically to meet the professional development needs of mid-career faculty. This series will be most beneficial for Assistant Professors (at least five years in rank) and Associate Professors. We will have different topics each day. Day one will focus on professional development and leadership, and day two will focus on scholarship and education.

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2022 Honors and Awards Call for Nominations

Department of Medicine 2022 Honors and Awards
Nomination Deadline is Wednesday, June 13, 2022

It's not too late to nominate that faculty or staff member you know, who has gone above and beyond in their role. Now is the time to honor that person who excels in one of our missions and has had a great impact on you and others. Don't delay - nominate them today!

Click on the buttons below to see the full list of Faculty and Staff Award Categories. Please have all the required documents with you before starting the nomination process.

*When accessing the Staff Awards, you will be asked to log in using your Emory University NetID and password.

Case of the Month

"A Cause for Acute Liver Failure"
Case from Grady Memorial Hospital

STORY AND CASE:

A 41-year-old African American female presented to GI clinic for follow up regarding her liver disease. She was a known patient to the GI clinic and was being followed for a diagnosis of primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). She initially presented in 2015 with elevated bilirubin and concern for choledocholithiasis and underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ECRP) which noted stones as well as stricturing concerning for possible PSC. Stone removal and biliary stent placement were performed and she followed up with GI at Grady Memorial Hospital. Repeat ERCP noted previously placed biliary stents as well as cholangiographic findings consistent with PSC. She subsequently underwent colonoscopy for evaluation of underlying inflammatory bowel disease; however, no endoscopic or histologic disease was noted.

Past medical history was notable of Hirschsprung disease with a prior colonic resection with entero-colonic anastomosis, during infancy. The patient denied any active alcohol use or other medication use to contribute to underlying liver disease. However, she was a former heavy drinker in 2010.

Surveillance MRI from July 2021 was negative for evidence of cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), any dominant strictures or progression of her PSC. By November 2021 she presented with severe vaginal bleeding and required hospitalization where she was noted to have severe coagulopathy and INR >10. Mixing study indicated factor deficiency, which was thought to be due to liver disease and was corrected with oral vitamin K. Subsequently, imaging noted a 7 cm left adnexal mass consistent with an endometrioma causing severe left hydronephrosis. Plans were being made for ureteral stent placement; however, her liver enzymes began to elevate as well as the INR, limiting and procedural interventions.

Due to the complexity of her history and concern for impending hepatic failure she was admitted to Grady for further inpatient workup.
 
Admission labs notable for:

Autoimmune serologies and an image of admission MRI abdomen are shown below:

In patient ERCP was performed and no dominant stricture or filling defects were noted.

Liver biopsy was performed during hospitalization and final pathology noted: severe plasma cell infiltrates and severe lobulitis, along with focal fibrosis and ductopenia. There was no evidence of iron deposition or cirrhosis.

What is the diagnosis?

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

New Faculty Welcome

We are excited to welcome Lyz Marshall Smith and Justin Sprick to the Department of Medicine team! Please click on their names to send
them a welcome email!

Let's Talk Promotions

"Participating in the DOM CV review sessions 1 to 2 years in advance of submitting your promotion packet is helpful to identify areas that you need to strengthen before applying for promotion." Dr. Raja added, "Learn the promotion criteria several years in advance of applying so that you can selectively participate in activities (locally, nationally) which will enhance your CV and improve your candidacy for promotion."

Excellent advice, Shreya, and congratulations on your promotion! If you are thinking about promotion, check out the resources on our Promotions and Tenure page to help you prepare for the journey.

Research 

Would you like assistance reviewing your grant proposal?
DOM researchers can request grant writing and editing services from Janet Gross, PhD on projects including resubmissions, career development awards, and multicenter grants. These services are offered through a cost sharing effort between the department and the researcher's division, and must be approved by both. Check it out.

Call for Mentors: TEAMS Program
Calling all mentors from Emory, Georgia Tech, Morehouse School of Medicine, and University of Georgia? Are you a mid to senior-level faculty member who enjoys mentoring others? Are you looking to enhance your mentoring and communications skills and help a junior colleague? Georgia CTSA TEAMS (Translational Education and Mentoring for Science) is seeking learning community mentors, one-on-one mentors, and content experts to participate in the 2022-2023 academic year program.

Education

Last Call for Applications: Macy Faculty Scholars Program

The School of Medicine is seeking nominations for the 2023 Macy Faculty Scholars Program.  One nominee will be selected to represent the medical school.

Visit the website and read the program brochure to learn more. 
All required materials must be submitted to SOMfde@emory.edu by June 6, 2022.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Department of Medicine Hosts 2nd Annual Health Equity Day

The Department of Medicine’s RYSE Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council hosted the 2^nd annual Health Equity Day May 17, 2022. The department-wide event aimed to raise awareness and encourage action around the systemic health disparities that exist across racial, ethnic, cultural, and social groups. The event also recognized interventions and research across the department centered on health equity.

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 if 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

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 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 webinar. If you have any questions about the webinars or family centered benefits at Emory, please contact worklife@emory.edu or view the Emory+You Your Work Life website.

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