May 2022

Medical School Curriculum Innovation

Carley Sauter, MD. Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Current course co-director for Foundational Capstone (for M2 students) and Continuous Professional Development (for M3 and M4 students)

We are entering a very exciting time in MCW’s School of Medicine with the curricular redesign. There are many opportunities that will arise for PM&R physicians and residents with the new curriculum. The new curriculum envisions longitudinal and competency based education that breaks down silos and will span across the years of medical school. Phase one, formerly the basic science years, will transform into Integrated Science blocks in which clinicians and scientists will work together to teach using integrated modules and cases. Phase Two, formerly the clinical clerkship years will transform into more integrated core clinical experiences for students. Phase Three will allow students to gain individualized clinical experiences to ready them for residency. Physiatrists are well equipped to work within this new curricular approach given our focus on holistic and longitudinal patient care and a team based approach to problem solving. It is an exciting time to share our experience and skills with our medical students! Please reach out if you would like to get more involved in teaching at the medical school.

Farewell Dr. David deDianous!

Dr. David deDianous joined MCW in January of 2001. He received his undergraduate education and his Medical Degree from Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO. He completed his PM&R Residency training here at MCW from 1992- 1996. Followed by a fellowship training in Spine Rehabilitation and Interventional Techniques at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. Over the last two decades at MCW Dr. deDianous cultivated interventional spine care and evidence based methodologies into clinical practice.

Dr. deDianous served as the Medical Director of SpineCare, Director of Interventional Spine and co-director of the FH and MCW Spine Service line from 2015 through 2019. He believes that "the team approach is the best management for patients who have difficulties with function and quality of life care issues." Dr. deDianous was notably passionate about his nonoperative spine care approach of patients. His methods included therapy, interventional spine injections and medication management.

Though he is leaving MCW, Dr. deDianous will continue his practice with Mayo Clinic in LaCrosse, WI. Thank you Dr. deDianous and well wishes to you as you continue to develop your career!

Welcome New PM&R Staff!

Sarah Golus, MS, Clinical Research Coordinator

Sarah is originally from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and received her BS in exercise science at Michigan Technological University and MS in clinical exercise physiology at University of Mary. She spent the past 6 years in the clinical setting and is excited to shift her focus to research. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys spending time together with her husband and two kids, Lena (3) and Anders (18 months). Her family is excited to be in the Milwaukee area and can’t wait to explore all it has to offer!

Ryan Mockus, MHA, Administrative Assistant Sr.

Ryan has lived in the Midwest region his entire life including Illinois, Iowa, and now Wisconsin. Ryan earned his Master of Healthcare Administration degree from Des Moines University and undergraduate degree from Drake University both in Des Moines, Iowa. His hobbies include working out, playing video games with friends, and reading/collecting books.

Rhiannon Shewczyk, Administrative Assistant Sr.

Rhiannon has resided in Milwaukee for the last 9 years, but is Grafton, WI native. Rhiannon obtained her degree in Conservation and Environmental Science from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. She has over 9 years of experience in the administrative field. Her interests include; thrifting, water color & oil painting, and traveling. Rhiannon started with PM&R March 31st.

Monika Szczerba, Administrative Assistant Sr.

Monika will be joining the PM&R team in mid May. Her professional background began in technical recruitment and consumer experience/support in the banking industry. Monika holds a Bachelor's of Business Administration in Marketing and Supply Chain Management from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Monika values spending time with family & friends, and volunteering. As opportunity arises she enjoys traveling, especially to her home country Poland.

AAP Annual Meeting will be held in New Orleans on May, 24^th - May, 28^th. Congratulations to our Faculty and Residents who will be presenting!

AAP Program for Academic Leadership

Thursday, May 26th, 2022
Topic: Departmental Finances: “Cash is King”
Presenters: Greg Worsowicz, MD, (Lead), Diane Braza, MD, Bruce Gans, MD, Vish Raj, MD, David Steinberg, MD

Friday, May 27th, 2022
Topic: (Physician) Administrators Got Talent
Team Brazitt: Diane Braza, MD, James T. McDeavitt, MD
Team GarGit: Chris Garrison, Michelle Gittler, MD

AAP Meeting Course

Thursday, May 26th, 2022
Time: 2:00pm -3:00pm
Topic: “Demystifying Compensation, Lessons Learned”
Presenters: Worsowicz G, Braza DW, McDeavitt J, Sowa G, Steinberg D.

Friday, May 27th, 2022
Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Topic: Advocacy and Educational Principles for Developing Disability Education
Presenters: Carly Sauter, MD

Poster Presentation by our PM&R Residents

May 24 - May 28th, 2022
Topic: Botulinum toxin A induced myalgia exacerbation in the setting of Myoadenylate
Deaminase (MADA) deficiency
Presenters: Mateo Nicholson, DO MSED and Peter Connelly, MD
Mentor: Peter Connelly, MD

May 24 - May 28th, 2022
Topic: Evaluation of the Tour de Force Adaptive Dance Ballet Program
Presenter: Meghan Caballero, MD
Mentor: Kimberly Zvara, MD

May 24 - May 28th, 2022
Topic: HIV Myelopathy causing Flaccid Paraplegia
Presenters: Ryan Stefanczyk, MD and Chris White, MD
Mentor: Chris White, MD

May 24 - May 28th, 2022
Topic: Anxiety and fear regarding ongoing botulinum toxin injections: a survey study comparing diagnostic groups
Presenters: Sarah Wineman, MD and Nick Ketchum, MD
Mentor: Nick Ketchum, MD

Save the Date! Research Day Wednesday, May 4th, 2022

PM&R Research Day 2022 will be held on Wednesday, May 4th, 12:30-3:30pm. Beginning May 1st, MCW will offer full room capacity with required masking for all participants, and continue to offer a virtual meeting option. The event will be held in HUB 1015/1035, and a Zoom link will be provided. 1.0 CME credit will be offered for attendance. Additional meeting details are forthcoming, including information on the residents/fellows who will be presenting their research projects.

Main learning objectives:

Gain understanding for the treatment and management of non-surgical orthopedic injury
Gain understanding for the treatment of painful neurologic and musculoskeletal conditions
Gain understanding for the management of spasticity following neurologic injury
Gain understanding pertaining to the rehabilitation model continuum of care
Gain understanding of evidence-based medicine and research pertinent to the field of PM&R

PGY4 Resident & Fellow Research Presenters:

Charlotte Ball, MD
Bindiya Shah, DO
Meghan Caballero, MD
Elizabeth Camenga, MD
Giuliana Rotunno, MD
Ryan Stefanczyk, MD
Nitin Tallam, MD
Sarah Wineman, MD

Congratulations to MCW Medical Students who will be graduating on May 20th!

Time: 1:30 pm CDT
Location: Miller High Life Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave.

The ceremony will be live streamed for all to access on MCW's YouTube page. We look forward to celebrating with you.

Medical Students matched to PM&R!

Sarah Meeuwsen - Medical College of Wisconsin
Katherine Lumette - Sandford School of Medicine

For a weekend retreat, PM&R Residents participated in games, team-building activities, navigated a wheelchair obstacle course and spent time at WhirlyBall in Brookfield. Thank you Drs. Yacu-Martin, White, Ball, Orr and McGonigle for providing coverage during the weekend to allow for the resident's retreat to be a success. Thank you Sue and Jay for coordinating the event!

Lauren Schuda (left) and Christopher Ng providing Medical Coverage at the 8th annual Big Cheese Classic wheelchair basketball tournament hosted by the Wisconsin Adaptive Sports Association.

Christopher Ng (left), Lauren Schuda and Tyson Sessions at the Big Cheese Classic Basketball Tournament.

PM&R Residents playing WC basketball during Spinal Cord Injury Didactics.

A message from Oksana Sayko, MD

Dear all,
I would like to personally thank all of you who helped packing the supplies last Saturday and donated in any other way. Thank you for finding time to do this hard but very important work in your free time.
When I was packing at the warehouse on Saturday, I was amazed by how many different people were there who have no relationship to Ukraine! It warmed my heart. Ukraine will win this terrible war if it has so much support from people like you!
Thank you!
Oksana

May 5th is Cinco de Mayo!

This annual celebration marks the victory of Mexico over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, which took place during the Franco-Mexican War. Ignacio Zaragoza led a vastly outnumbered Mexican force to victory against the larger French army. It is often mistaken for Mexico’s Independence Day which takes place September 16th.

Cinco de Mayo gained significant popularity in the United States around the 1980’s as marketers sought to capitalize on the holiday. Over time, it has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage with a special focus on music, dancing, food, and drinks.

May Month-long observances:

Mental Health Awareness Month
Jewish-American Heritage Month
National Asian American Month
South Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Monthly Wellness Feature: How Worrying can take a toll on your physical and mental health

Worrying can affect your health significantly. If it is something that you feel is constant instead of fleeting, then it is best to talk to your doctor. Worrying too much can trigger "stress hormones" in our nervous system. This can cause an accelerated heart rate and breathing, spike in blood sugar, and send more blood to our legs and arms. Our muscles in our shoulders and neck tense up, which can ultimately lead to migraines and tension headaches. Deep breathing, meditation, yoga, and massage techniques can help alleviate this. Overall if you find your mindset to be in constant worry, it is very vital to contact your physician before it takes a long term effect on your health.

Check out some helpful resources here.

COVID-19 Update: Face Coverings, Visitors & Contractors

1. Updates
Screen2Work for MCW facilities no longer required, however there will be a continued use for Froedtert facilities. MCW Employees can show their badges prior to entering Froedtert Hospital.

2. Face Coverings
The WI Department of Health Services (DHS) recently aligned its COVID-19 metrics to coincide with the CDC’s in monitoring the impact of COVID-19 on communities. Wisconsin’s current COVID-19 Community Risk Level is low and when considering preferences shared by many MCW employees and learners, effective June 6, mask wearing for fully vaccinated individuals will no longer be required. MCW continues to strongly recommend wearing masks and employees and learners are encouraged to do so.

3. Visitors and Contractors
Effective May 1, 2022, group gatherings or meetings guidance will allow for a group size of 100 percent maximum room capacity. Face coverings will continue to be required. We currently allow guests who have a business or education purpose and are escorted by an MCW employee or learner. We will welcome all community visitors back to campus, including for events, on July 1.

Additional details and information regarding these items may be included in the InfoScope posting for this communication.

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