Beloved Professor of Medicine, Dr. Freeman L. Rawson, passed away on December 24, 2003.
Dr. Rawson was a founding member of the Knoxville Cardiovascular Group and practiced medicine in Knoxville for 47 years. After his retirement from private practice, he devoted his time to teaching residents, medical students, and faculty in the Department of Internal Medicine . Dr. Rawson was well known for his compassion and clinical skills. The department established the "Rawson Award" to be given to residents who displayed similar skills in caring for patients as Dr. Rawson. He will be missed. Dr. Rawson's family has asked that memorials may be given to the Department of Internal Medicine .
December 29, 2003
"Understanding the Threat: Terrorist Alternatives to Military Chemical Weapons and the Medical Facility Response." The UT Telehealth Network and the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency will be presenting "Understanding the Threat" conference to all interested emergency department personnel, physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals on January 7, 2004. Holt Clark, Operations Officer, will deliver the hour long presentation in the Wood Auditorium in the University of Tennessee Medical Center. The program begins at 12:30 p.m. EST (11:30 a.m. CST) and is free if CE credits are not desired ($10 for CE Credit). For registration & CE credit information, please contact Bertha Jarnagin , UT Telehealth Network, 865-305-6871.
December 8, 2003
UTGSM General Dentistry Residents and Faculty Participate in Jeanie Bertram Free Dental Clinic
Drs. Wesley Mullins, Brad Davis and Eddie Castilla, General Dentistry residents, along with Instructor, Dr. Joseph Rainey, participated in a free "extraction" clinic in Anderson County recently. The Clinic is funded by the United Way and is organized by the Anderson County Health Council (ACHC). Jeanie Bertram is the former Director of the ACHC . The team of dentists performed 99 extractions on 25 low-income, uninsured adults. Former UTGSM General Dentistry Resident, Dr. Tim Bible, also participated.
November 21, 2003
New Anesthesiology Chairman Announced
Jerry L. Epps, MD, has been selected to serve as Chairman of the Department of Anesthesiology beginning December 1, 2003. Currently, Dr. Epps serves as the Vice Chairman for the Department of Anesthesiology and Medical Director of Peri-operative Services at UT Medical Center. He is an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Pediatrics and serves as Program Director for the anesthesiology residency program in the UT Graduate School of Medicine.
Steve A. Morris, MD , steps down as Chairman of the Department after ten years of dedicated service. Dr. Morris will remain at UTGSM as Professor of Anesthesiology.
November 17, 2003
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Faculty receive awards.
Eric R. Carlson, DMD, MD, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is named recipient of the William F. Harrigan Society Award of the New York University School of Medicine and Bellevue Medical Center. The award will be presented on December 6, 2003 for Dr. Carlson's contributions to the speciality of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
David Johnson, DDS , has been awarded the Presidential Award by the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons , for his contributions to the national organization. Dr. Johnson is an volunteer faculty member in the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
November 3, 2003
Townsend named Distinguished Clinical Scientist of the Year The Academy of Molecular Imaging has named David W. Townsend, Ph.D., Professor of Medicine and Radiology, and Director of the Cancer Imaging and Tracer Development Program, as Distinguished Clinical Scientist for 2004. The award is given annually to those who have made major contributions to the development and enhancement of PET/molecular imaging as recognized by his/her colleagues. The society also recognized Sanjiv "Sam" Gambhir, M.D., Ph.D., as the Distinguished Basic Scientist of the Year.
AMI President Michael Phelps will present the Distinguished Scientist Awards at the next AMI Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, March 27-31, 2004. The awardees will each receive a $20,000 cash prize, and will speak at the Annual Meeting.
November 3, 2003
UTTN is Awarded Two Prestigious Grants
The UT Telehealth Network has been awarded two separate grants from Health and Human Services. The grants total over $500,000 and will focus on training health providers to respond to Bioterrorism threats as well as improving the reach of existing Telehealth services.
The first grant, from the Office for the Advancement of Telehealth (OAT), of the US Department of Health and Human Services, totals of $249,134 for each of three years and was one of only 15 grants funded from a field of 160 applications. Grant funds will help develop community-based clinical telemedicine efforts, establish distance-learning opportunities for health professionals, and support patient education programs on managing chronic conditions, such as diabetes and asthma. Services will be provided in Morgan, Scott, and Campbell counties.
The second grant is from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), US Department of Health and Human Services. The UT Telehealth Network partnered with the UT Health Sciences Center in Memphis, UT Martin, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory to form a statewide network of Telehealth providers. Over $300,000 of the $1.3 million dollar grant will be available to the UT Telehealth. Local collaborators include UT College of Veterinary Medicine and the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center Training Site (REAC/TS) located in Oak Ridge.
The purpose of this grant is to train physicians, nurses, and veterinarians to detect bioterriosism agents. In addition to biological, chemical, and radiation agents, practitioners will also be trained to identify, report and treat other public health threats ,such as SARS.
The UT Telehealth Network team includes Sam Burgiss, PhD, Director; Susan Dimmick, PhD, Associate Professor, Radiology, and Research and Evaluation Manager; Mary Anders, RN, Telemedicine Nurse Coordinator; David Black, BS, Technical Coordinator; Bertha Jarnagin, CMA, Medical and Administrative Assistant; Nikki Cook, MSW candidate, Evaluation Assistant; and Ashwin Balakrishnan, BS, Research Assistant. Sam Burgiss is the Principal Investigator for the OAT Telehealth Network grant and is the Co-Principal Investigator for the HRSA Bioterrorism grant.
November 3 , 2003
Statistical Consulting Center Supports UTGSM Researchers UT's Statistical Consulting Center's mission is to help UT students, faculty, and staff enhance the quality of their research by working together to effectively apply analytical methods, especially statistics. To make an appointment, contact Bob Muenchen at 974-5230 or muenchen@utk.edu . Bob can meet you in your office if you have SPSS installed, or in the Preston Medical Library if you don't. Cary Springer also works on UTGSM projects. She can be reached at 974-1579 or springer@utk.edu .
They can help you with determining sample sizes, controlling lab instruments through LabVIEW, acquiring and managing data, analyzing or mining data or text, visualizing data through interactive or presentation graphics, and interpreting the results.
The most popular stat package they support is SPSS. SPSS is installed on computers in the Preston Medical Library. You can also get it installed at no cost on any PC owned by GSM. If you're entering your data into Excel, SPSS can read it but you'll first want to read the document, How to Use Excel for Data Entry .
November 3, 2003
Fund & Friend Raising
by Jeff Elliott,
Director of Development & Alumni Relations
Grateful alumni and patients are among the two best pools for prospective donors to benefit specific departments within the UTGSM. Do you have them? If so, are you interested in seeing if there might be interest in charitable gift giving possibly even benefiting your department or program? The Office of Development & Alumni Relations exists to be of service. Our goal is to inform and educate prospective donors in the belief that once they become friends, their funds will soon follow.
In addition to securing new gifts and additional support from current donors, the Office of Development & Alumni Relations oversees 135 gift funds and endowments which benefit programs within the UT Graduate School of Medicine. All academic departments have gift funds in place to benefit their education and research needs while many more have taken the next step of creating endowments. Endowments are permanent funds which are invested through the University of Tennessee with annual earnings allocated back to an accompanying gift fund. All endowments and gift funds have written guidelines determining appropriate uses of the funds.
For more information on " friend and fund raising" , contact Jeff Elliott in the Office of Development & Alumni Relations, 305-6110 or via e-mail JElliott@mc.utmck.edu
November 3 , 2003
Teaching Tips
by Dr. James J. Neutens
Mastering Q&A Sessions
Dr. Blank finished his excellent presentation but went “blank” when the chairman asked a question he couldn't answer. Everyone wanted to help but didn't know what to do. In another part of the hospital, Dr. Jones invited questions after her presentation but the audience just sat there like the proverbial bump on a log. In both instances the problem wasn't the presentation, it was the question and answer session.
Here are a few tips to help you prepare for and conduct an effective Q&A:
Tip #1. A nticipate potential questions.
To avoid Dr. Blank's problem you might want to practice your talk in front of others and encourage them to ask tough questions. Practice answering out loud. Also, put yourself in the shoes of your audience…what would you ask.
Tip #2. Act as if you really want questions.
Dr. Jones probably did the obvious by merely asking, “Are there any questions?” That query often gets blank stares from audience members and the Q&A session falls flat. To let listeners know you want questions...
- Step forward to connect with the audience
- Ask enthusiastically, “What questions can I answer for you?”
- Pause for a few seconds to encourage a response
- Raise your own hand if you want others to do so
Tip #3. “Plant” questions.
If your topic is controversial and you believe the audience may be reluctant to ask questions, solicit a few people beforehand to prepare a question or tell them a question you would like them to ask. This isn't a common practice but it can work.
Tip #4. Ask your own questions.
If no one asks a question, you may need to get things rolling. You might say, “A question I am often asked is . . .” or “Something I barely touched on is . . .” This typically prompts other questions.
Tip #5 . Ask listeners to put questions in writing .
With very large groups or for times when you want control over the questions you are asked, request that listeners write down their questions on cards and pass them to you. As a result, you can answer (or not answer) the questions in the order you desire.
Tip #6 . Repeat or summarize the question .
If there is a chance someone did not hear the question, repeat it. Also, if you are asked a complicated question, rephrase it so both you and the audience understand the question. This will also provide you a little added time to
formulate your answer as well as show consideration for your audience (so it isn't a dialogue between you and questioner).
Tip #7. Do not bluff or panic .
If you cannot adequately answer a question, ask the audience for possible answers if appropriate. Say something like, "I'd like to see how others here might approach that. Who has a possible solution?" Another approach is to say, “I will research that and get you an answer by . . .” Ask the person who raised the question to write it on the back of a business card and give it to you after the presentation as a reminder.
Tip #8 . End your Q&A with a bang, not a whimper.
After you answer the last question, leave listeners with a powerful parting thought. Say something like, “We are almost out of time. Please call me with any additional questions. Let me leave you with this thought -- If we work together and don't care who gets the credit, there's no stopping us from making this the best program ever!”
W. Timothy Williams, DDS, Named Full-time Faculty Member The Department of General Dentistry , UT Graduate School of Medicine, is pleased to announce the appointment of W. Timothy Williams, DDS , as a full-time faculty member. Dr. Lee Wilson, Director of General Dentistry and Dr. Joseph F. Rainey, Program Director, welcomed Dr. Williams along with his office staff and auxiliaries on September 15, 2003.
Prior to his faculty appointment, Dr. Williams served as an attending physician and part-time clinical instructor with the General Practice Residency Program. Dr. Williams's academic responsibilities will provide additional teaching time to the residency program; along with research endeavors and continuance of his patient care practice. He will join the practice located in Medical Office Building A, Suite 340.
September 10, 2003
UTGSM to Host the Physician PET Learning Center Workshop November 8-9
The Physician PET Learning Center Conference will be held in the Preston Medical Library on November 8-9, 2003.
Each participant in the PET Learning Center for physicians will have an opportunity to use and learn various computer workstations during this weekend training session while earning AMA Category I credit. The small class size will allow maximum participation by attendees and provides the perfect opportunity for attendees to confer with PET expert faculty in one-on-one discussions.
The Society of Nuclear Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
For more information including registration, faculty listings, and workshop agenda, please visit the PET Learning Center Web site.
August 29, 2003
Sherry S. Brewer, JD Named as GSM Compliance Officer
Given the current climate of research compliance and HIPAA issues, the Graduate School of Medicine (GSM) in concert with the UT Health Science Center has made the decision to proactively focus efforts on the prevention of harm by creating a new GSM Compliance Officer position. The Compliance Officer's primary responsibilities will be in the area of Human Subject protection -- including development, oversight and review of policies related to human research, serving as an educational resource for the IRB and all research personnel, and performing in-house audits of open protocols.
We have been very fortunate in that Sherry S. Brewer JD has accepted this position. Sherry received her law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law and has experience in private and public practice as well as serving as a consultant for HIPAA compliance. There is no doubt that Sherry will be an excellent member of our research team.
In her duties with our research efforts, Sherry will report to the GSM Dean's Office as well as the UT Health Science Center Compliance Office in Memphis.
August 20, 2003
Dr. Jonathon Wall Selected as 2003 MMRF Senior Research Award Recipient
Congratulations to Dr. Jonathon Wall who has been selected as the 2003 MMRF (Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation) Senior Research Award Recipient. Dr. Wall earned this award in a highly competitive environment in which his proposal was rated extremely high by an esteemed panel of reviewers. The MMRF process meets the same rigorous scientific standards that the NCI applies to its own research grant review process (in fact, the MMRF process has been approved by the NCI). Read Dr. Wall's MMRF abstract.
August 19, 2003
Sam Burgiss, PhD is Named Program Chair for the National Home Telehealth Conference
The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) is sponsoring a conference on Remote Telemonitoring and Home Telehealth on September 14-16 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. This three day conference will include invited plenary presentations and peer-reviewed concurrent presentations on the use of telehealth technology in providing patients with vital sign monitoring and care in their homes.
Over 125 attendees are expected to attend representing home care agencies, physician practices, hospitals, and vendors. Presentation topics will include policies, procedures, home care accreditation, reimbursement, practice integration, disease management, rehabilitation, technology, and FDA regulations.
The Program Chair for the conference is Sam Burgiss, PhD who is the Director of the UT Graduate School of Medicine Telehealth Network. He is also a member of the ATA Board of Directors, member of the ATA Policy Committee, and has served for four years as the Chair of the ATA Special Interest Group on Home Telehealth.
August 15, 2003
Dr. O. Lee Wilson Receives Prestigious Mastership from the Academy of General Dentistry
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) awarded O. Lee Wilson, III, DMD, MAGD, FACD, Associate Professor with the prestigious Mastership Award at the July 19, 2003 annual meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. In order to earn this honor, Dr. Wilson completed 1,100 hours of Continuing Dental Education in the sixteen disciplines of dentistry, including 400 hours dedicated to “hands-on” skills and techniques. These accomplishments meet the highest criteria for professional excellence. Dr. Wilson has joined an esteemed group of 1,700 of the most dedicated practitioners in General Dentistry that have received Mastership honors to date.
Dr. Wilson graduated from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry, Birmingham, Alabama. He is currently the Director of General Dentistry and Program Director of the General Practice Residency at the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine.
AGD is a non-profit organization of more than 37,000 general dentists dedicated to staying up-to-date in the profession through continuing education. This commitment to lifelong learning keeps dentists informed about the latest research, technologies, and products in dentistry.
July 24, 2003
GSM Launches Newsletter
The first edition of the GSM Newsletter was launched on July 24, 2003. The newsletter will provide faculty, staff, residents, and the community with the news and events surrounding the Graduate School of Medicine. News stories and future events can be submitted through the " Submit News " link on this page. The newsletter will be published electronically every other month.
Race for the Cure- Join the Team!
GSM employees join the UT Medical Center Race for the Cure Team. Register online through September 7, 2003 at www.knoxvilleraceforthecure.com
Your Team: UTMC Team
Registration forms are available in the Preston Medical Library also.
July 1, 2003
Joseph E. Fuhr, Ph.D. retires as Chairman of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine (UTGSM)
Dr. Fuhr has been chairman of the IRB since 1985. The primary function of the IRB is to assist investigators in the protection of the rights and welfare of human subjects.
Dr. Fuhr's career began at the University of Tennessee Memorial Research Center & Hospital with his appointment as Assistant Professor of Research in 1971. Since that time, along with his ongoing cancer research, Dr. Fuhr has held many administrative positions including serving as the Research Director, Acting Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Director of Academic Resources, and Director of Continuing Medical Education. He is also Professor of Experimental Pathology, Department of Pathology at UTGSM.
Dr. Fuhr established the first flow cytometry laboratory at the UTGSM to evaluate cytopathology specimens for various types of cancer, including colon, bladder and breast tumors. He is a member of the American Society of Hematology, Society of Experimental Medicine and Biology, the International Society of Experimental Hematology, and the American Association of Cancer Research. Dr. Fuhr was also awarded the prestigious National Institute of Health's "Research Career Development Award" from 1976-1981.
“Dr. Fuhr has served the Graduate School of Medicine very well in each of the multiple positions he held over the years,” said Jim Neutens, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Education and Faculty Affairs. “We wish him well in retirement and particularly in his golf game.”
The UTGSM has appointed Gary T. Smith, M.D. to succeed Dr. Fuhr as chairman of the IRB.
June 18, 2003
CPS Innovations Introduces LSO PET/CT 16 CPS Innovations , a leading developer and manufacturer of positron emission tomography (PET), announced today the introduction of the world's first 16-slice LSO PET/CT to the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine's Cancer Imaging and Tracer Development Research Program, under the direction of Dr. David Townsend . The system features CPS' exclusive LSO (Fast PET) technology, and is the first completed installation of the LSO 16-slice PET/CT scanner.
CPS Innovations' LSO enabled PET/CT systems are much faster than traditional systems. The LSO PET/CT systems produce shorter scan times, which not only increase provider productivity and throughput, but also improve patient comfort and convenience.
“With the development of this new scanner, we have married our industry leading LSO-based PET scanner to the latest generation of 16-slice CT technology. This combination is extremely complementary as it provides unmatched scan speed and image resolution. The greater capabilities of the LSO PET/CT 16-slice scanner translate into more applications for all segments of the PET and radiology markets, both in research and clinical settings. This scanner is just the latest in a long line of firsts in the industry and extends our leadership in PET/CT that began with our invention of the device in 1998,” said Ronald Nutt, Ph.D., President of CPS Innovations.
“This marks a major contribution by CPS to help establish at UT what will become a leading cancer research institution and premier probe and molecular imaging research center. We are pleased that we can participate in such an important effort and improve the quality of healthcare right here in our hometown of Knoxville. We are confident that Dr. Townsend will continue his pioneering work and elevate the cancer research and treatment capabilities of this region,” continued Nutt.
"This new 16-slice PET/CT scanner from CPS is the highest performance molecular device available for human imaging," said Dr. David Townsend , Professor and Director of Cancer Imaging and Tracer Development Research at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. "This system will make a significant contribution to furthering our efforts to better understand and manage malignant tumors."
“We couldn't be more delighted to be leading the development of new research technology,” said Dr. Tim Panella, Chairman of Medicine and Medical Oncologist at the UT Cancer Institute. “This is the launch of a broad based research program for the University. The LSO PET/CT is the hub from which we expect many important spin-off efforts to develop.”
CPS develops and manufactures PET scanners and other imaging technology, which it sells through multiple distributors, including Siemens Medical Solutions, USA Inc., CTI Molecular Imaging, Inc., and Hitachi Medical Systems of America, Inc.
June 6, 2003
Graduate School Faculty and Staff to Welcome New Residents at Reception
The Graduate School of Medicine Faculty and Staff will welcome new residents by hosting a welcome reception at the University Club on Friday, June 27, 2003. The reception will be held 5:30-8:00pm at The University Club, 2704 Kingston Pike, Knoxville. Please RSVP on or before June 18th to 305-9290 or mmaples@utmck.edu .
May 13, 2003
General Dentistry Practice Residency Program Announces Vacancy
Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Dentistry has just recently announed the vacancy position for a
6th resident in our General Practice Residency Program.
The University of Tennessee is located at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. For those who love the water, the Tennessee River flows between the University of Tennessee main campus and the University of Tennessee Medical Center. For those sports fans, there are many to select: Tennessee Volunteer football, basketball, baseball, swimming, tennis, track volleyball, etc. You will always find that good East Tennessee hospitality to welcome you and make you want to make this your home!
Interested applicants should contact O. Lee Wilson, DMD, Program Director at 865-305-9440, or Rose M. LaSorsa , Resident Coordinator.
Sandy Oelschlegel Named Director of Preston Medical Library and Learning Resource Center
The position of Library Director at Preston Medical Library & Learning Resource Center at the UT Graduate School of Medicine has been appointed to Sandy Oelschlegel.
Sandy comes to Preston Medical Library from Tufts University Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine where she has served as Education Services Librarian since 1996. She received her Masters Degree in Library & Information Sciences at the University of Rhode Island and her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science at University of Massachusetts.
She will begin work on June 16, 2003. Please help us welcome Sandy Oelschlegel to the UT Graduate School of Medicine.
May 2, 2003
Antonin Bukovsky, MD, PhD, DSc has been named the Editor-in-Chief of the Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology Journal
Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology (RB&E) is published under the auspices of an international Editorial Board. Unlike conventional and some electronic journals, all articles are freely accessible to the general public through PubMed and PubMed Central, the BioMed Central, and the RB&E Home Page. The journal represents a global platform for reproductive and developmental biologists, reproductive endocrinologists, immunologists, theriogenologists, infertility specialists, obstetricians, gynecologists, andrologists, urogynecologists, specialists in menopause, reproductive tract oncologists, and reproductive epidemiologists.
Dr. Bukovsky is a Professor in the Division of Reproductive Research, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Bukovsky on this accomplishment!
UT Telehealth Network Announced as one of ATA President's Award Finalists
The following organizations and individuals are finalists in the Associations consideration for the 2003 President's Award for the Advancement of Telemedicine . The award, sponsored by AMD Telemedicine, will be announced during the ATA annual meeting.
To learn more about Telehealth at the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, please visit: http://gsm.utmck.edu/telehealth
March 28, 2003
The Graduate School of Medicine's Web Site is Named "Macromedia's Site of the Day"
The Macromedia Showcase selects and highlights a Web site for "Site of the Day." The Graduate School of Medicine's Web site was chosen because it uses a variety of Macromedia products to create and maintain its pages. For more information about Macromedia and the Showcase, please visit: www.macromedia.com .
March 25, 2003
Join Us for Doctor's Day Celebration on March 28th!
Preston Medical Library and the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine will celebrate Doctors' Day! An open house will be held on Friday, March 28 in the library. The first Doctors' Day observance was held on March 30, 1933, by the Barrow County Auxiliary, Georgia. The idea of setting aside a day to honor physicians was conceived by Eudora Brown Almond, wife of Dr. Charles B. Almond, and the recognition occurred on the anniversary of the first administration of anesthesia by Dr. Crawford W. Long in Barrow County, Georgia, in 1842. In 1991, President George Bush signed an executive order designating March 30 as an official day of recognition for physicians.
March 12, 2003
UTGSM Professor Testifies Before Senate Committee
Dr. Jane White, Professor and Nutrition Education Director for the Department of Family Medicine recently testified before the Senate Committee. Read the entire article on Tennessee Today, click here .
February 27, 2003
UTMC and the Space Program
The University of Tennessee Medical Center was involved in two space flights on the shuttle Columbia. In June 1991, the late Dr. Robert D. Lange was principal investigator for the Spacelab Life Sciences 1 mission, STS 40, a 9-day flight on Columbia. He and his colleagues (Dr. J. B. Jones, Dr. Albert Ichiki, Dr. Zuhair Allebban, and Ms. Linda Gibson) investigated the basis for the anemia of space flight. In October 1993, Dr. Albert T. Ichiki and his colleagues (Dr. Zuhair Allebban and Ms. Linda Gibson) extended this study on the Spacelab Life Sciences 2 mission, STS 58, a 12-day flight on Columbia. The University of Tennessee Medical Center community salutes the heroism of the seven astronauts who were onboard Columbia.
MDConsult's PDxMD Free Trial
The Preston Medical Library is pleased to announce a free trial of MDConsult's PDxMD. PDxMD is an Evidence Based Primary Care Decision Support Tool providing quick concise information to Clinicians. There are three main categories: Differential Diagnoses; Medical Conditions & Patient Information. The PDA version is available for a 30 free trial also. Please utilize the database trial, take the survey and let us know what you think.
February 20, 2003
Graduate School forms Educational Consortium
The Educational Consortium is comprised of six major offices within the Graduate School of Medicine. These offices include: Graduate Medical Education, Continuing Education, Student Affairs, Telehealth, Business Office, and the Preston Medical Library. The Educational Consortium was formed to address the educational challenges facing the Graduate School of Medicine as a whole, or any one of the offices within the consortium. The Educational Consortium is able to look at these challenges and formulate plans and resolutions that often originate within the offices represented. By sharing a common vision and open communication, the Education Consortium can effectively manage these challenges and develop effective strategies for the future.
February 12, 2003
SMART Board to Enhance Learning in the Preston Medical Library
Thanks to the generous donation of library supporters, Dr. Gayla Harris, Dr. Ken Bielak, and the Physicians Medical Education and Research Foundation (PMERF) the Preston Medical Library has purchased a "Smart Board 580"! SMART Technology describes the SMART Board uses: "With the SMART Board interactive whiteboard, users can control computer applications simply by pressing on its touch-sensitive surface. When a pen is selected from the SMART Pen Tray, users can write over top of any application using either their finger or the stylus. Continued
January 31, 2003
New Web Site Launch
The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine is pleased to announce the launch of their new Web site. The goals for the new site are to provide timely and accurate information to faculty, staff, and the community about the school. The site will also provide information to prospective residents, visiting students, and consumers seeking sources for health-related information. For more information about how the site was constructed, click here .
Adopt-A-Journal
Participating in the adopt-a-journal program is an easy way for friends of Preston Medical Library & Learning Resource Center to express their commitment to meeting the needs of health professionals at UT Graduate School of Medicine, UT Medical Center and the community. Because of the adopt-a-journal program, Preston Medical Library continues to offer one of the premier clinical journal collections in the region. Thanks to everyone who has contributed. To view the list of journals adopted, click here .
GSM Faculty Publications
To view a list of recent faculty publications indexed in PubMed (MEDLINE), click here .
Former GSM Residents Pass the American Board of Nuclear Medicine Certification Exam
Four former residents recently passed the American Board of Nuclear Medicine Certification Exam. Congratulations to each of them on this prestigious accomplishment!
1) Patricia Fernandez - finished our program in 2000, took an extra year fellowship option at the VA Wadsworth Medical Center in West LA. She is now practicing in Southern California.
2) David Barker - finished a radiology residency followed by a nuclear medicine fellowship and PET fellowhip in 2000, took a nuclear medicine faculty position at the Henry Ford Hospital in Royal Oak Michigan where he now practices full time.
3) Surya Potharaju - finished his nuclear medicine residency at UT in 2001 and continued with us as a research fellow - now in his job search.
4) Kusai Al-Muqbel - finished internal medicine at University of Louisville, and then did a nuclear medicine fellowship here followed by a PET fellowship, and finished last December (2002). He started a new nuclear medicine practice in his homeland of Jordan last month.
For more information on the Residency Program in Nuclear Medicine, click here .
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