In the Spotlight
UT Genetics Center Offers Exclusive Testing for Rare Disease
In the 1990s, testing in the UT Genetics Center Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory, in association with researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, revealed the source of a disease similar to Huntington Disease, designated Huntington Disease-Like 2. Today, the UT Genetics Center is the only laboratory in the U.S. that offers testing for this rare disease and is one of only four testing sites worldwide.
Dr. Mountain Leads HRT Study Funded by American Heart Association
Women taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) who require vascular interventions often develop intimal hyperplasia and require further intervention. Deidra Mountain, PhD, is leading a study funded by the American Heart Association to determine the cell mechanisms influenced by HRT and develop possible therapeutic interventions.
Gerard and Carlson Advance Oral Cancer Research Through Retrospective Study
David Gerard, PhD, and Eric Carlson, DMD, MD, FACS, want to improve the survivability associated with oral cancer by being able to predict a cancer's biologic behavior with subsequent targeted therapy. Learn more about this and other Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery studies.
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 UT Graduate School of Medicine as Professor and Chief of Obstetric and Gynecology's Division of Gynecologic Oncology.
Medical Simulation Center Open House Demonstrates Virtual Operating Room
The Medical Simulation Center held an open house sponsored by Simbionix to assess virtual reality simulation models. Participants surveyed upper and lower GI (gastrointestinal) tracts, practiced complete laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and practiced bronchoscopy.
Department of Medicine Faculty Recognized at Reception
The Department of Medicine held its annual faculty award reception in December, presenting awards to Juli Williams, MD, Assistant Professor; Daphne Norwood, MD, Assistant Professor; and John Acker, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor.
Radiology Residents Excel on Exams
Fourth-year radiology residents received high marks on the American Board of Radiology (ABR) Diagnostic Radiology exam. Third-year radiology residents also passed the ABR General Radiologic Physics Exam. Congratulations to the following ...
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. Noyes has worked for the Genetics Center since June 2007, seeing pediatric and adult patients.
Radiology Residents Demonstrate Leadership at RSNA National Meeting
Radiology residents Chris Guglielmo, MD, and Jason Hill, MD, attended the Radiology Society of North America (RSNA) 2009 annual meeting.
Hudson Provides Leadership for Radiology Exams
Kathleen Hudson, MD, has been selected as an examiner for the American Board of Radiology oral exam to be administered in May. She is also an author for the American College of Radiology In-Training Examination for Diagnostic Radiology Programs to be held in February.
Dr. Hanna Helps Light the Night as Honorary Chair
Wahid T. Hanna, MD, was the Honorary Chair at The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's 2009 Light the Night Walk. Dr. Hanna has been involved in hematology/oncology research and the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases for 39 years.
D. 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.
From the Dean's Office
GSM Faculty Advance Patient Care Through Research Collaborations
James J. Neutens, PhD, FASHA, recognizes the achievements of faculty and staff at the local, regional, national and international levels with activities ranging from excellent care of our patients to cutting-edge research. The Dean also reflects on how fortunate we are to have the UT Graduate School of Medicine and the University of Tennessee Medical Center in our community.
Dean's Retreat Focuses on Progressing Research from Good to Great
The Third Annual Dean's Retreat, held in December, brought together UT 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.
News
Resident Business Course Lite Series Features Popular Topics
Through the Resident Business Course Lite series, resident physicians and dentists 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 with a focus on the first-time homebuyer, a comparison of owning versus renting, and the overall purchasing process. View the course schedule.
Residents Prepare for Resident Research Day May 26
The second annual UT Graduate School of Medicine and Academy of Scholars Committee Resident Research Day will be Wednesday, May 26, in the College of Pharmacy third-floor auditorium. Residents are invited to participate by submitting an abstract for unpublished research to Brenda Chaves, Administrative Specialist, Dean's Office, by Monday, April 26.
Continuing Medical and Dental Education
Mark your calendar for the Faculty Development Workshop March 26!
CME-Certified Faculty Development Workshop, March 26
All UTGSM faculty are invited to attend the second annual Faculty Development Workshop, Friday, March 26, UT Conference Center, 8 a.m.–12:00 p.m., presented by the UTGSM and Academy of Scholars Committee. Registration will open soon.
Mark Your Calendar: April 16, CME-Certified Dermatology Meeting
The April 16 meeting of the East Tennessee Dermatology Society will be CME-certified, so make plans to attend this meeting, to be held from 4-6 p.m. at Knoxville Dermatology Group, Suite 209.
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, 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m., UT Conference Center. This course offers up to 6 AMA, AAFP, AAPA and ACPE credits or .6 CEUs. Register online today.
Grand Rounds, Quarterly Case Conferences CME-Certified
Physicians can receive CME credits by attending weekly Surgery Grand Rounds, monthly Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, and monthly Neurology/Neurosurgery Quarterly Case Conferences. View all cme-certified activities.
Scholarly Activity
The Scope is an electronic newsletter published by the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine. The Scope's mission is to establish communication by recognizing contributions by all Graduate School of Medicine faculty, staff, residents and fellows to encourage a feeling of community and pride within our institution.
