Events
March 26, 2010
GSM Faculty Development Workshop
8 a.m.-12 p.m., UT Conference Center
Continuing Medical and Dental Education Activities
Resident Business Course Lite Series
News
Graduate School of Medicine Offers CME-Certified Grand Rounds, Quarterly Case Conferences
The weekly University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine Surgery Grand Rounds, held Thursdays, 7-8 a.m., in Morrison's Conference Center, offer up to 1 CME credit per session. Surgery Grand Rounds include the John W. Whittington, MD Visiting Lectureship series, bringing specialists from across the country to the Graduate School of Medicine. Whittington lectures will be held during regularly scheduled Grand Rounds times and will be offered several times each year. On March 11, Vikram Prabhu, MD, Associate Professor, Neurological Surgery, Loyola University, will present, "Update on Management of Pineal Tumors."
Other CME-certified grand rounds include the Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, held the second Tuesday of each month, 8-9 a.m., Morrison's Conference Center. Each session offers up to 1 CME credit. The next meeting, April 13, will discuss medical complications of pregnancy.
Neurology/Neurosurgery Quarterly Case Conferences, presented by the Brain and Spine Institute, also are CME-certified and are held the third Monday of the first month of each quarter. They offer up to 1 CME credit per session and are held 7-8 a.m., Morrison's Conference Center. Stroke will be the topic of the April 19 meeting.
Visit Continuing Medical and Dental Education Courses to see a listing of all CME-certified grand rounds and quarterly case conferences.
Posted: March 10, 2010
Kendrick Publishes Nursing Education Book on Diabetes in Pregnancy
Jo Kendrick, MSN, RNC, CDE, Clinical Instructor, Perinatal Diabetes Program in Obstetrics and Gynecology's Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, recently published Diabetes in Pregnancy, 4th Edition, a continuing nursing education training module offered by the March of Dimes. The module provides perinatal nurses with up-to-date information to guide comprehensive nursing care and education of women with pregestational and gestational diabetes during the perinatal period. In her book, Kendrick covers nursing assessments; treatments including medical nutrition therapy, pharmacologic therapy and exercise; and management of acute complications.
Posetd: March 4, 2010
Gerard and Carlson Advance Oral Cancer Research Through Retrospective Study
While breast cancer research has led to advancements in treatment options and increased survival rates over the past 15 years, oral cancer research has made little progress. Oral cancers, represented by squamous cell carcinoma, are the tenth most common cancers in the United States, and even higher in East Tennessee due to smoking and other social habits such as the use of smokeless tobacco.
David Gerard, PhD, Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Director of Research; and Eric Carlson, DMD, MD, FACS, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, want to improve the survivability associated with oral cancer by being able to predict a cancer's biologic behavior with subsequent targeted therapy. They have designed a study in an attempt to identify a "genetic signature" for oral cancers that behave in different ways. After two pilot studies, the investigators discovered that oral squamous cell carcinoma may behave in one of three ways: the cancer remains isolated to the oral cavity without regional lymph node or distant metastatic spread despite the potential for bone invasion; the cancer spreads quickly to regional lymph nodes in the neck; or the cancer spreads to the lymph nodes in the neck as well as distant organs.
Using evidence collected from more than 200 operated cases of oral cancer with long-term follow-up of patients, the investigators will examine the genetic profile of these cancers and look for mutations in patients who had a recurrence of their cancer. Their goal is to identify genetic profiles of cancers that will permit surgical procedures and adjuvant therapy based on a predicted biologic behavior of the cancer.
"The integration of effort of clinicians and basic science researchers presents an exciting opportunity to make clinically meaningful conclusions in translational research performed in an academic medical center," Dr. Carlson said. "My hope is that my work with Dr. Gerard will one day result in my ability to more effectively manage cancer patients in my surgical practice."
Posted: March 2, 2010
CME-Certified Dermatology Meeting, April 16
The April 16 meeting of the East Tennessee Dermatology Society will be CME-certified. Make plans to attend the meeting, 4-6 p.m., Knoxville Dermatology Group, Suite 209, University of Tennessee Medical Center. Presenters will discuss the unusual presentations of dermatologic disorders and diseases that are refractory to typical therapy. Items to be covered are pathology, dermatologic disorders and their mimics, and treatment strategies.
This activity offers up to 2 CME credits through AMA and AAPA and up to .2 CEUs. To register and for more information, contact Charlsie Huffstetler, Knoxville Dermatology Group, 342-5808.
Posted: February 25, 2010
Deborah Brown Completes 'Leading at UT' Training
Deborah Brown, Assistant Director, Business Administration, recently received certification for part two of the "Leading at UT" training series offered by Employee and Organizational Development at the University of Tennessee. "Part 2: UT Leaders Lighting the Way" certification consists of 70 hours of courses focused on advanced management concepts, particularly courses dealing with rules and regulations at UT. Brown previously completed the Communication Training and Part 1 of the series, which cover communication skills and the basic concepts of employee supervision, respectively.
Brown joined the UT Graduate School of Medicine in 2007 and has worked for the University since 2005. She has more than 30 years of accounting experience in both private and public organizations.
The University of Tennessee encourages faculty and staff to take advantage of professional development programs. These programs are designed to empower and enlighten employees who work at all levels in the university.
Posted: February 25, 2010
CME-Certified Medicine Grand Rounds Examines Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Treatment
Samuel Durso, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine and Interim Director, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, will present, "Hitting the Sweet Spot: Individualized Targets for Older Americans with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus," at the CME-certified University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine Internal Medicine Grand Rounds meeting to be held from 8-9 a.m., March 9, in Morrison's Conference Center at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.
Dr. Durso's presentation will identify the impact of co-existing disease and geriatric syndromes on older adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus; explain the impact of macro and micro-vascular risk factors in older adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus; and discuss a rational approach to prioritizing clinical targets for an older adult with this disease. This session offers up to 1 CME credit.
View the UT Graduate School of Medicine Continuing Medical and Dental Education calendar to see dates and topics for the Internal Medicine Grand Rounds Series.
Posted: February 23, 2010
Dr. Branca Discusses New Technologies for Lung Disease at UT Science Forum
Paul Branca, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine and Chief, Section of Critical Care Medicine, will present “New Technologies to Help People with Lung Disease” at the University of Tennessee Science Forum, March 5, from 12-1 p.m. The Forum is free and located in the Thompson-Boling Arena Dining Room C-D on the UT Knoxville campus. Visit www.utk.edu/scienceforum for more information.
Posted: February 23, 2010
Hudson Provides Leadership for Radiology Exams
Kathleen Hudson, MD, Associate Professor and Residency Program Director, Radiology, has been selected as an examiner for the American Board of Radiology oral exam to be administered in Louisville, Kentucky, in May. Dr. Hudson previously served as an examiner in 2008.
Dr. Hudson also recently served as an author for the American College of Radiology In-Training Examination for Diagnostic Radiology Programs. This was her seventh year providing input on this exam.
Posted: February 18, 2010
Genetic Counselor Noyes Passes Board Exam
Amanda Noyes, MS, CGC, passed the American Board of Genetic Counseling certification examination and is now a Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC). Noyes has worked for the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine Genetics Center since June 2007, seeing pediatric and adult patients. When a child is diagnosed with a genetic condition, Noyes meets with the family to discuss the condition, the inheritance risk and recurrence risk, and provide support to the family. She also counsels adults regarding family histories of genetic conditions, cancer gene susceptibility, Huntington Disease presymptomatic testing, multiple miscarriages, hemochromatosis and thrombophilia.
Posted: February 18, 2010
Dr. Mack Presents Advances in Cardiovascular Care at UT Science Forum, February 26
John Mack, MD, Associate Professor, Surgery's Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Medical Director of the Heart, Lung and Vascular Institute, University of Tennessee Medical Center, will present "Advances in Cardiovascular Care at a Dedicated Heart Hospital" at the UT Science Forum, February 26, from 12-1 p.m. The Forum is free and located in the Thompson-Boling Arena Dining Room C-D on the UT Knoxville campus. Visit www.utk.edu/scienceforum for more information.
Posted: February 16, 2010
Medical Simulation Center Open House Demonstrates Virtual Operating Room
The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine Medical Simulation Center held an open house sponsored by Simbionix to assess virtual reality simulation models. Faculty, residents, fellows, medical students and staff were invited to survey upper and lower GI (gastrointestinal) tracts; practice complete laparoscopic cholecystectomy; and practice bronchoscopy while receiving feedback and performance metrics from the computer-based simulators. The technologies included true-to-life case scenarios, including patients with varying anatomies, diverse pathologies, and reactive vital signs and complications.
Leonard Hines, MD, Co-Director, said, "Virtual reality simulation provides a significant opportunity for residents and staff alike to learn or review surgical techniques and improve performance in a risk-free environment outside the operating room. The potential availability of this technology at the Medical Simulation Center enables us to advance toward the level of sophistication we hope to reach in our curricula and training programs at the UT Graduate School of Medicine and the University of Tennessee Medical Center."
The open house provided an opportunity for Medical Simulation Center staff to become familiar with the virtual reality models available and determine which would best fit the needs of the Graduate School of Medicine.
The Medical Simulation Center opened its doors in 2008 and provides training opportunities on life-size human mannequins, laparoscopic simulators and other skills-building models. Under the direction of Dr. Hines; Co-Director Paul Huffstutter, MD; Melinda Klar, RN, Administrator; and Judy Roark, CST, Coordinator and Skills Coach, the Center is utilized by faculty, staff, residents, fellows and medical students for instruction, skills practice and simulation.
Posted: February 15, 2010
Dr. Mountain Leads HRT Study Funded by American Heart Association
Several years ago, clinical faculty in Surgery's Division of Vascular/Transplant Surgery at the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine discovered that women receiving hormone replacement therapy (HRT) who presented with vascular disease requiring intervention often had more adverse outcomes after their procedures than women who were not taking HRT. They found that women taking HRT experience failed vascular interventions because of the development of intimal hyperplasia, a thickening of the arterial wall, causing arterial stenosis, a decrease in vessel diameter and reduced blood flow.
Investigators in the Vascular Research Laboratory are now on a mission to identify the vascular cell mechanisms that are influenced by estrogen and progesterone. Led by Deidra Mountain, PhD, Assistant Professor of Surgery's Division of Vascular/Transplant Surgery and Research Scientist in the Vascular Research Laboratory, their goal is to develop possible therapeutic interventions to improve outcomes for these affected women.
Vascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity in the U.S., and cases are expected to rise by 75 percent over the next 35 years. Although estrogen was the second most frequently prescribed medication in the U.S. in 2000, surveys show 58 percent of women stopped taking HRT due to possible increased risks for breast cancer and heart disease; however, many women still use HRT for relief of menopausal symptoms.
Dr. Mountain believes the need for therapeutic intervention to HRT's adverse effects on vascular interventions is increasingly important, and the American Heart Association (AHA) agrees. Dr. Mountain's project is funded in part through a four-year Scientist Development Grant from the AHA. Comments for the grant approval included that the problem is of "significant clinical importance" given the prevalence of vascular disease and the seemingly contradictory reports of the risks and benefits associated with HRT use. Additionally, the reviewers commented on the "supportive environment" at the UT Graduate School of Medicine, including the availability of resources and the dedication of Surgery faculty, including Mitchell Goldman, MD, Chair, to advance the practice of medicine through basic, translational and clinical research.
"Things can be discovered and solved in a basic science laboratory that are often left unanswered in retrospective or prospective clinical studies alone," Dr. Mountain said. "But if it stays in the laboratory and never makes it back to the clinic, then what was the point? What is gratifying about the work we do here is the collaboration between basic, translational, and clinical science all working together."
Posted: February 15, 2010
Radiology Residents Demonstrate Leadership at RSNA National Meeting
University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine Radiology residents Chris Guglielmo, MD, and Jason Hill, MD, attended the Radiology Society of North America (RSNA) 2009 annual meeting held in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Guglielmo attended sessions for his role in the American Alliance of Academic Chief Residents in Radiology (A3CR2). The mission of the organization is to encourage residents and other trainees in academic pursuits, to involve the leadership of residency programs with the leaders of academic radiology, to encourage scientific inquiry among residents, and to provide a voice for academic radiology residents in the affairs of organized radiology.
Dr. Hill's role at the meeting was to help organize a resident chapter of the American College of Radiology (ACR) in Tennessee. The mission of the ACR is to serve patients and society by maximizing the value of radiology, radiation oncology, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine and medical physics by advancing the science of radiology, improving the quality of patient care, positively influencing the socio-economics of the practice of radiology, providing continuing education for radiology and allied health professions, and conducting research for the future of radiology.
Posted: February 4, 2010
Oelschlegel to Present Preston Library's Role in GSM Mission at Research Seminar
The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine Research Seminar series will continue February 9 with "Preston Medical Library's Role in Teaching, Research, Patient Care," presented by Sandy Oelschlegel, Library Director and Assistant Professor, Preston Medical Library. Seminars are at noon in Morrison's Conference Center at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.
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Posted: February 4, 2010
Resident Business Course Lite Series Features Popular Topics
Through the Resident Business Course Lite series, resident physicians and dentists at the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine have the unique opportunity to gain essential business skills to prepare them for careers in a private practice, hospital or academic medical center setting.
New this series is the real estate course which will include timely information on home-buyer tax credits and making investments in residential and commercial real estate that fit your needs and budget.
Sessions will be held from noon-1p.m. in Wood Auditorium and include the following:
March 25, 2010: "Residential and Commercial Real Estate Investments" presented by Megan Stansbury, Keller Williams Realty: The Laing Team. This meeting was originally scheduled for February 18.
March 25, 2010: "Realistic Insurance Planning for Physicians" presented by Heath Hildreth, The Hildreth Agency
April 15, 2010: "The Importance of Your Starting Employment Contract: Pitfalls to Avoid" presented by London and Amburn, P.C., Attorneys at Law
April 29, 2010: "Personal Financial Management: A Roadmap for Medical Professionals" presented by Laura Lyons and Chad Schollaert, The Trust Company
May 20, 2010: "Your Money and Taxation: Business Advice from a Certified Public Accountant" presented by Amy Holley, Lattimore Black Morgan and Cain, PC
May 27, 2010: "Realistic Insurance Planning for Physicians" presented by Heath Hildreth, The Hildreth Agency. This meeting was originally scheduled for March 25.
Residents have previously evaluated the course as practical, necessary and engaging, with speakers scoring high on knowledge and approachability.
Resident Business Course Lite is sponsored by UT Graduate School of Medicine Graduate Medical and Dental Education.
Posted: February 3, 2010
Updated: February 18, 2010
Department of Medicine Faculty Recognized at Reception
The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine Department of Medicine held its annual faculty award reception December 15, 2009.
Since the early 1980s, the Department of Medicine has had a yearly tradition of recognizing one teacher who deserves the accolade "excellent." The medicine residents vote for this deserving faculty member. The 2009 London Award was presented to Juli Williams, MD, Assistant Professor. Dr. Williams has been a faculty member since 2006. She was appointed to the position of Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Clinic this year. Dr. Williams has proven to be a very enthusiastic, dedicated and knowledgeable teacher.
The London Award is named in memory of the late Frank London, MD. Dr. London was the founding member of the Knoxville Cardiovascular Group and Professor in the Department of Medicine, where he served as Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine. Dr. London is remembered by his students as a faculty member who was accessible, dedicated and thoughtfully knowledgeable with regard to treating the disease and patient.
The Richard A. Obenour, Jr. Award is presented annually to a deserving faculty member for steadfast commitment to education and teaching. The 2009 recipient of this award was Daphne M. Norwood, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine. Dr. Norwood has been an active faculty member in the Department of Medicine since 1996 and has served as Program Director for the Transitional Year Residency Program, developed a course on evidence-based medicine, and serves as an inpatient attending.
The Richard A. Obenour, Jr. Award was established after the untimely death of the son of Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. Obenour. The Obenour family, friends, and coworkers generously donated to an endowment fund in their son's memory. Since young Dick spent most of his life pursuing an education, Dr. Obenour thought it fitting to create an award dedicated to a faculty member who displayed a commitment to education through teaching residents and medical students.
A long standing faculty member, John H. Acker, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, was recognized with a 25 Years of Service Award. Dr. Acker has been an active faculty member in the department since 1984.
Posted: February 3, 2010
CME-Certified Faculty Development Workshop, March 26
The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine and Academy of Scholars Committee present the second annual Faculty Development Workshop for Graduate School of Medicine faculty, Friday, March 26, UT Conference Center, 8 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Registration will open soon.
Two keynote presenters, Dr. Pamela Rowland from Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire, and Dr. Sheila Chauvin from Louisiana State University Health Science Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, will address "Professionalism" and "Scholarly Research in Medical Education."
After the two plenary presentations, participants will attend workshops to apply the material covered in the plenary sessions. A continental breakfast and box lunch will be provided.
This workshop will offer CMEs through AMA and AAPA. Watch for more details and registration information.
Posted: February 1, 2010
Radiology Residents Excel on Board Exams
University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine Radiology residents received high marks on the American Board of Radiology (ABR) Diagnostic Radiology exam. Passing the exam administered in September 2009 were fourth-year residents Cassy DiRuzzo, MD; Chris Guglielmo, MD; Jason Hill, MD; Monty Smith, MD; Rob Thurman, MD; and Nick Waddell, MD.
The following third-year residents passed the ABR General Radiologic Physics exam in September 2009: Cheryl DeWitt, MD; Jacob Pirkle, MD; and Delaney Santoro, MD.
Posted: February 1, 2010
Dr. Kilgore Brings Gynecologic-Oncology Care 'Home'
Nationally-recognized physician Larry Kilgore, MD, has brought his expertise in diagnosing and treating women with cancer of the reproductive organs to the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine as Professor and Chief of Obstetric and Gynecology's Division of Gynecologic Oncology.
Originally from East Tennessee, Dr. Kilgore built his career at the University of Alabama, Birmingham, in the Obstetrics and Gynecology department where he focused on patient care, the delivery of excellent service, and advanced cancer therapies, including robotic surgery and clinical research. When robotic surgery was approved for use in gynecologic oncology, Dr. Kilgore took it upon himself to be among the first trained so that he could offer his patients minimally invasive surgery that results in shorter hospital stays, quicker recoveries, less pain and smaller incisions.
At UAB Dr. Kilgore served as a Professor and held the J. Max Austin Endowed Chair in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, he was a senior scientist for the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center, fellowship director for gynecologic oncology, and residency program director in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Additionally, Dr. Kilgore has published more than 100 articles and serves as a board examiner for the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Specialty Boards in Gynecologic Oncology.
John Bell, MD, Professor and Chief, Surgery's Division of Surgical Oncology, said, "We are truly blessed to have a physician of Dr. Kilgore's caliber join our faculty. He brings the 'entire package' with his outstanding clinical care, proven academic skills and extraordinary teaching capabilities. We are thankful for his desire to be a part of our team."
Dr. Kilgore said the mission of the Graduate School of Medicine aligns with his personal values to focus on patient care, research and education.
"This is a call home for me. I love caring for patients, advancing robotic surgery, and training resident physicians and medical students. There are fascinating opportunities at the Graduate School of Medicine."
Esteemed by the community and welcomed home, Dr. Kilgore was recently featured in the Fall 2009 issue of Frontiers magazine and in the Physician Spotlight in East Tennessee Medical News.
Posted: January 28, 2010
Dean's Retreat Focuses on Progressing Research from Good to Great
The Third Annual Dean's Retreat brought together University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine Department Chairs, Program Directors and Service Office Directors as well as representatives from the colleges of Nursing and Pharmacy and University Health Systems, to discuss opportunities to progress the research enterprise from good to great.
"As an Academic Medical Center," said Dean Jim J. Neutens, PhD, "this is an essential step in defining who we are and what we do for the community as well as the region."
In fact, the importance of research is reflected in the core values of the strategic plan developed in 2009 by Graduate School of Medicine and UHS administrators to promote basic science and clinically relevant research and to cultivate physicians to be educational scholars, lifelong learners and informed consumers of clinical research. Tactics include creating an Office of Medical Education and Research, increasing the number of faculty who produce scholarly activity, and increasing the number of fellows and residents who produce scholarly activity.
The Graduate School of Medicine currently has several resources available to support research success including an institutional review board, research laboratories, collaborations with external enterprises, statisticians, hospital personnel including nursing and risk management, and grant fund management through the business office.
The retreat included presentations by Amy Paganelli, Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration, on financial aspects of research including current grants and partnerships, and by Mitchell Goldman, MD, Chair and Residency Program Director of Surgery, discussing his department's success of combining research and scholarly activity. This leads to positive effects on accreditation, faculty recruitment, and the ultimate goal of developing the "complete" doctor.
Dean Neutens noted the retreat was a starting point for discussions among departments to determine opportune areas for research; potential collaborators, both internal and external; whether current research activities are adequate for program re-accreditation; and what needs must be met to enhance research within the departments. As the Graduate School of Medicine moves research from good to great, it will increase its collaborations and strengthen its relationships within the University system and throughout the community.
Posted: January 28, 2010
The Scope Features GSM Faculty Advancing Patient Care Through Research Collaborations
The importance of research at the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine is reflected in its mission and its core values to promote basic science and clinically relevant research and to cultivate physicians to be educational scholars, lifelong learners and informed consumers of clinical research. The January 2010 issue of The Scope is a tribute to Graduate School of Medicine faculty and staff who are advancing patient care through research collaborations and exemplifying these values through their accomplishments.
Read the January 2010 issue of The Scope E-Newsletter.
Posted: January 27, 2010
Preston Medical Library Faculty Lead Evidenced-Based Practice for Nursing Seminars
University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine Preston Medical Library Assistant Professors Cynthia Vaughn and Martha Earl have collaborated with Vicki Cannington, RN, MSN, Advanced Practice Nurse, Palliative Care, to provide the University of Tennessee Medical Center Nursing Research Council with a two-part beginner's-level program designed to teach nurses how to take current research information and use it to guide nursing practice and patient care.
Vaughn recently led the first seminar, covering the history and theory of evidenced-based practice, the steps of evidenced-based practice, levels of evidence, and searching the literature. Earl will provide a second session in the spring focused on critical appraisal. Evidenced-based practice is a characteristic of the Magnet nursing model, a model recognized by the American Nursing Credentialing Center as the highest standard of nursing care that provides optimal patient outcomes.
Preston Medical Library provides reference, research, and instruction for UT Graduate School of Medicine faculty, residents, students and physicians, and outreach to the community. Learn more about the training opportunities and services available through the library.
Posted: January 22, 2010
Surgery Grand Rounds Now CME-Certified
The weekly University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine Surgery Grand Rounds now offer up to one CME credit per session. The sessions are held Thursdays, 7-8 a.m., in Morrison's Conference Center at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.
Julio A. Solla, MD, FACS, Associate Professor of Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery, was the featured speaker for the launch of the series.
This year, the Grand Rounds will include the John W. Whittington, MD Visiting Lectureship series, bringing specialists from across the country to the UT Graduate School of Medicine. Whittington lectures will be held during regularly scheduled Grand Rounds times and will be offered several times each year. Coming February 18, The Whittington lecture features visiting lecturer Charles Balch, MD, Professor of Surgery, Oncology and Dermatology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, who will present, "Melanoma as an Example of Evidence-based Medicine."
View the UT Graduate School of Medicine Continuing Medical and Dental Education calendar to see dates and topics for the Surgery Grand Rounds and John W. Whittington, MD Visiting Lectureship Series.
Posted: January 21, 2009
GSM Resident Noah Gudel Presents at Osteopathic Internists Convention
University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine Internal Medicine Resident Noah Gudel, DO, presented a poster, "Nausea and Vomiting as Presentation of a Hypercoagulable State" at the 2009 American College of Osteopathic Internist (ACOI) Annual Convention. Dr. Gudel was one of 38 resident presenters and 145 residents in attendance at the convention.
Posted: January 21, 2010
March 13 Diabetes Conference Examines Complications, Patient Noncompliance
Register today for the Sixth Annual Diabetes Regional Conference: Evidence-Based Interventions to Stem the Burden of Diabetes Complications, Saturday, March 13, 2010, 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m., University of Tennessee Conference Center. This course offers up to 6 AMA, AAFP, AAPA and ACPE credits or .6 CEUs.
While the cost, morbidity and mortality from diabetes, itself, is high, its numerous complications and associated risk factors account for the overwhelming burden of this disease. Healthcare professionals play a pivotal role in stemming these health consequences by learning and applying the most recent evidence-based treatment strategies and interventions.
In response to participant evaluations of past diabetes conferences, the 2010 conference will address patient noncompliance in addition to latest medical research into ophthalmological, cardiovascular, vascular and renal complications of diabetes. Specialists in these and other fields, including nutrition and psychology, will offer knowledge to help physicians help their diabetic patients.
Posted: January 13, 2009
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