The Scope E-Newsletter June 2009
Bright Spots
Bright Spots Shining a light on the emerging and flourishing examples of excellence in education, research, patient care, public service and philanthropy at the UT Graduate School of Medicine

Beasley Recognized for 50 Years
Alfred Beasley, MD In March 2009, Alfred D. Beasley, MD, FACP, Professor Emeritus, was recognized by the American Medical Association for his 50-year anniversary of graduation from medical school. Read more

Wallace Named Fulbright Scholar
Lorraine Wallace, PhD Lorraine Wallace, PhD, Education/Research Director and Associate Professor, Family Medicine, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholar grant to lecture and conduct research in Chisinau, Moldova. Read more

News

Headshots to be taken July 1
Research Symposium Faculty and staff are invited to update their headshots July 1 from 8:00-9:30 a.m. or 10:00-11:00 a.m. in the Graduate Medical and Dental Education Conference Room, third floor, UT Graduate School of Medicine. Read more

Fellows' Research Workshop July 6-10
A Fellows' Research Workshop is planned for July 6-10, 7:30-11:30 a.m. each day in the Dean's Conference Room, third floor, UT Graduate School of Medicine. All incoming and current fellows are required to attend. Read more

Sick Leave Bank Open Enrollment
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Continuing Medical and Dental Education

 

 

 

Heart, Lung, Vascular Conference Reaches Primary Care Providers
John E. Sullivan D.D.S. LectureThe annual Heart, Lung, Vascular Conference for primary care providers is set for Sept. 11-12, UT Conference Center. Read more

Stroke Symposium Presents Guidelines, Emergent Treatments
John E. Sullivan D.D.S. LectureThe Second Annual Stroke Symposium, Oct. 22, UT Conference Center, will present information for healthcare professionals who work to prevent and treat stroke. Read more

Sullivan CDE Lecture Discusses Growth Factor and Technology Use
John E. Sullivan D.D.S. Lecture The 2009 John E. Sullivan, D.D.S. Endowed Lecture, April 29, offered two divergent topics with one important goal: educate dental professionals to improve oral surgery outcomes. Read more

Research

Graduate School of Medicine Shares Knowledge Worldwide
Through publications and invited presentations, UT Graduate School of Medicine researchers, faculty, residents and fellows impact patient care worldwide.

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From the Dean's Office

Welcome Board of Visitors
James J. Neutens, PhDJames J. Neutens, PhD, FASHA, wishes graduating residents and fellows well in their future endeavors and commitment to patient care.

The Dean also welcomes the inaugural UT Graduate School of Medicine Board of Visitors: Dr. Joe Johnson, Chair; Mike Edwards; Doug Kennedy; Sam Anderson; Bruce Hartmann; Anne McKinney; Bert Bertelkamp, Jr.; Leonard Hines, MD; David Moon; Randal Dabbs, MD; Eddie Jessup; Joe Rainey, DDS; Deborah Diddle; Dale Keasling; Frank Rothermel. Read more

Board of Visitors

In the Spotlight

Goldman Honored for Dedication
Mitchell Goldman, MDMitchell Goldman, MD, Chair, Professor, Surgery, was honored last month by the Kidney Foundation of East Tennessee for his dedication to the treatment of kidney disease and organ transplantation. Read more

Gray First in Tennessee
Keith Gray, MD Keith D. Gray, MD, Assistant Professor, Surgery, recently performed open hepatic microwave ablation, the first such procedure in Tennessee. Read more

Family Medicine Adds AOA Accreditation
Family Medicine has earned accreditation from the American Osteopathic Association for six of its 24 resident positions, which was effective April 30. Read more

Urology Earns Accreditation
The UT Graduate School of Medicine Urology Residency Program received a five-year accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Read more

Sim Man Receives New Aorta
aortaOn May 1, Medical Simulation Center staff received an arm, leg and an aorta developed by seniors in the UT Knoxville Biomedical Engineering Department, who are part of a program called the Capstone Experience. Read more

FBI Trains with Marks
Murray Marks, PhD, Associate Professor in Pathology, Dentistry and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, led the 10th Annual Human Remains Recovery School at the UT Forensic Anthropology Center. Read more

Physicians Provide TMA Leadership
UT Graduate School of Medicine faculty physicians Richard DePersio, MD, Roy King, MD, and Matthew Mancini, MD, were voted into leadership positions for the Tennessee Medical Association. Read more

Physicians Receive FLS Certification
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Burgiss Serves on TME Editorial Board
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Cox Named TSA President-Elect
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Dougherty Hoods Dr. Licata
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Neff Retires after 17-Year Tenure
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Preston Measures CAPHIS Success
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Radiology Updates Residents' Lounge
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Waters Inducted to AAGUS
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New Faculty and Staff
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