The Scope E-Newsletter
From the Dean's Office
Dr. Lisa Duncan Announced as Chair of Pathology
Dr. Rajiv Dhand Named Chair of Medicine
Executive Dean Shares His Vision for Growth
Former Surgery Chair and Pioneer in Open Heart Surgery Dr. Blake Passes Away
Faculty Appreciation
Dr. Boyd, Dr. Daley, Dr. Kim, Dr. Lewis and Dr. McKinney Are Recognized for Excellence
In the Spotlight
Dental Professionals View Live Procedure from Wood Auditorium
Resident Dr. South Participates in International News Interview
Dr. Dougherty Discusses Alzheimer's with the Community
Dr. Lawson Receives Rhoads Research Grant
UTGSM Donates Coats for the Cold
Radiology Residents Pass Exams
Dr. Lands Learns the Patient's Story Through Narrative Medicine
Family Medicine Physicians and Staff Support Awareness Events
Dr. Chun Named Chief of Plastic Surgery
Anesthesiology Faculty Receive Specialized Certifications
Laura Maples Earns CME Certification and Joins Academic CME Society
News
Frontiers Magazine Features Primary Care
Resident Business Course Discusses Recruiting
Continuing Education
Popular Diabetes Conference Returns in March
Tumor Boards Now Certified for Credit
Scholarly Activity
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Family Medicine Physicians and Staff Support Awareness Events
Sports Medicine faculty and fellows, Family Medicine residents and Medicine residents recently provided medical care at the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C. The marathon, known as the "The People's Marathon," features walkers, runners and wheelchair participants who come from all over the world.
The group played an essential component to the multidisciplinary medical team near the finish line, which included physicians, nurses, physical therapists, podiatrists and staff from the Navy and Marines.
Out of the 30,000 runners who participated in the marathon, approximately 200 participants were treated. Fellow Lara Quinlan, MD; residents Julie Kafka, MD, Scarlett Schneider, MD, Michael Martin, DO; and faculty Irfan Asif, MD, and Kenneth Bielak, MD, played an integral part in treating many collapsed runners. The team saw a variety of cases including musculoskeletal injuries, exercise associated collapse, dehydration and some cases of hyponatremia and hypothermia.
The marathon is a prime example of how primary care sports medicine can be an essential component to medical care in the community.
Family Medicine faculty and staff also participated in the Greater Knoxville Heart Walk, raising $667 for the American Heart Association (AHA). The mission of the AHA is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular disease and stroke, a leading health concern for Tennessee.
