UTGSM News and Events
Archived Events November/December 2006
December 5, 2006
Scope Newsletter -- November/December 2006
Enjoy the latest edition of the UTGSM Scope Newsletter. The Scope's mission is to establish communication by recognizing contributions by all GSM faculty and staff and to encourage a feeling of community and pride within our institution. The editor of the newsletter is Connie Littleton. Connie can be reached at 865-305-8066. The editorial staff includes: Alison Lockett, Sherry Brewer and Dr. James Neutens. The Scope will begin it's 5th year of publication in 2007!
November 28, 2006
Surgery Grand Rounds, Thursday, November 30
 Guy R. Voeller, MD, FACS, Professor of Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, will present the Surgery Grand Rounds on Thursday, November 30, 2006 at 7:00 am in the Morrison's Conference Room at UT Medical Center. Dr. Voeller will give a lecture entitled, "Laparoscopic Ventral and Laparoscopic Incisional Hernias."
November 28, 2006
Research Seminar, Tuesday, November 28
 Cynthia J. Vaughn, MLIS, AHIP,
Librarian at Preston Medical Library, UT Graduate School of Medicine will present a seminar entitled: “What’s New in PubMed.” The seminar will be held Tuesday, November 28, 2006, at noon in Morrison’s Conference Room. Light refreshments will be served.
Kennel Presents at Research Seminar, November 21
 Stephen J. Kennel, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine and Radiology, UTGSM, will present a seminar entitled, "Tumor Targeting 101." The seminar will be held Tuesday, November 21, 2066, in the UT Medical Center's Morrison's Conference Room at noon. Light refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited to attend.
Elder Steps Down As Chairman of Obstetrics and Gynecology
 Robert F. Elder, MD, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, announced his decision to step down as chairman. He has held the position of Chairman for seven years. Dr. Elder has accepted a position with UHS to serve as Medical Director of the UT Center for Women and Children's Health. Dr. Elder helped lead the creation of the Center and has been a co-medical director of the business development strategy. In his role as Medical Director, Dr. Elder's responsibilities include the development of a physician strategy of growth for the service line, coordinate outreach activities, develop grant requests for women's health, and integrate women's health strategies with other service lines . He will also serve as Chairman for the Women's Health Strategic Planning Committee. Dr. Elder will maintain his faculty position in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in order to continue teaching residents and students. He will also continue to serve as Interim Chairman until a new chair is selected. Dr. Elder earned his BS in Pharmacy at the UT College of Pharmacy before attending medical school at East Tennessee State University College of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency training at the UT Center Health Science Center in Memphis. Dr. Elder has received several faculty teaching awards and is well recognized as an obstetrician-gynecologist in our community. He is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a member of several professional societies. Dr. James J. Neutens, Interim Dean, UT Graduate School of Medicine, said, "We all wish Bob well in his new assignment and thank him for his many contributions over the years."
November 7, 2006
New Frontiers Magazine Focuses on Women's Healthcare
Read the latest edition of the Frontiers Magazine, 4th Quarter 2006. This issue focuses on Women's Health Issues and the Graduate School of Medicine's Obstetrical and Gynecological Residency Program.
November 1, 2006
Dean's Grand Rounds Scheduled for Wednesday, November 8
 Thomas Barringer, MD, MS, Associate Professor of Family Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is the guest speaker at the Dean's Multi-Disciplinary Grand Rounds on Wednesday, November 8, 2006. His lecture entitled, "Using Vascular Imaging to Enhance CVD Risk Assessment" will be held at noon in the Wood Auditorium of the UT Medical Center. Dr. Barringer is also the Medical Director at the Center for Cardiovascular Health, Carolinas Health Care System. This educational lecture is free and includes CME/CEU credits. No pre-registration is required. Everyone is invited to attend. Please contact of the Office of Continuing Medical Education at 865-305-9190 for more information. This lecture is sponsored by the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, Office of the Dean.
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