The Scope E-Newsletter Awards 2010

I welcome Steve Schwab, MD, as the new Chancellor for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Dr. Schwab served well in his role as Executive Dean of the College of Medicine over three campuses, including the Graduate School of Medicine. We look forward to working with him as we grow our campus.

Closer to home, I give my hearty congratulations to all of our award winners this past year. This issue of The Scope demonstrates the wide variety of gifted individuals we have in the GSM, not to mention the many ways we contribute to our community through medical and dental care, research, and service. All award recipients, those who were nominated, and their colleagues should be proud of the accomplishments made this past year.

James J. Neutens, PhD, FASHA
Dean

Interim UT President Jan Simek, PhD, recommended Steve Schwab, MD, as Chancellor for the UT Health Science Center, and the UT Board of Trustees approved the appointment June 24.

Dr. Schwab has served as UTHSC interim chancellor since October 1, 2009. He simultaneously served as executive dean for the UTHSC College of Medicine, largest of the Health Science Center's six colleges. A national search was conducted to fill the chancellor post.

"Throughout the search process, Dr. Schwab demonstrated his commitment to thinking strategically, responding openly, and acting in a collaborative and decisive fashion," Dr. Simek said. "His management skills coupled with his ability to innovate and build strong, mutually beneficial bonds with internal and external partners are tremendous assets that he brings to his role as chancellor.

"Under Dr. Schwab's leadership, UTHSC will continue to expand its outreach and service to the community, to increase its research capacity, and to sustain its long-term commitment to educating competent, caring health care professionals to serve the region and the global community."

Dr. Schwab joined UTHSC as the first-ever executive dean for the UT College of Medicine in July 2006. In this role he took on responsibility for the Health Science Center's three College of Medicine campuses in Memphis, Knoxville and Chattanooga. As Chancellor, Dr. Schwab will relinquish his role as executive dean, and a search will be conducted for his successor in that post.

"It is an honor to be selected to serve as the leader for the UT Health Science Center team," Dr. Schwab said. "Our faculty, staff and students have many reasons to be proud of our legacy and optimistic about our future as we move forward to fulfill our mission -- to improve the health of our local, regional and global community."

Prior to joining UTHSC, Dr. Schwab served as interim dean and chief clinical officer of the Medical College of Georgia, where he was also a Regents Professor and chairman of the Department of Medicine. Before that, from 1985 to 2003, he was at Duke University where he rose to become professor and vice chairman of medicine. He has held board positions in both the private and public sectors. Dr. Schwab is internationally recognized in the field of renal disease with more than 150 refereed publications and five books to his credit.

The UT Graduate School of Medicine in Knoxville is part of the UT Health Science Center, the statewide academic health system. The mission of the UT Health Science Center is to bring the benefits of the health sciences to the achievement and maintenance of human health, with a focus on the citizens of Tennessee and the region, by pursuing an integrated program of education, research, clinical care and public service.

The seventh annual Graduate School of Medicine Faculty Awards were presented by James J. Neutens, PhD, Dean, to the following recipients during the Resident Dinner and Faculty Awards Presentation July 1 at UT Conference Center.

Spirit of the Graduate School of Medicine Award
Eddie Moore, MD
Associate Dean and Designated Institutional Official
Graduate Medical and Dental Education

Dean Moore joined the faculty of the Graduate School of Medicine in 1988 as Professor and Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics. He was appointed Designated Institutional Official (DIO) in 2003 and Associate Dean in 2004. As the DIO, he has the authority and the responsibility for the oversight and administration of all Graduate Medical and Dental Education residency training programs. As Associate Dean, he is responsible for developing position reports and policy proposals for the GSM and serves as UT Health Science Center PS/QI Clerkship Coordinator, Knoxville Campus. He also oversees several departments, including Communications and Outreach, Preston Medical Library and Student Affairs.

Dean Neutens said, "Dr. Moore embodies the Spirit of the Graduate School of Medicine as evidenced by his passion for education, his respect for scholarly activity, and his dedication to patient care. His role in the GSM is significant in serving as a mentor and role model to all of us."

Excellence and Leadership in Basic Science Research Award
George Kabalka, PhD
Professor, The Robert H. Cole Neuroscience Endowed Chair, Radiology
Director, Basic Research, Molecular Imaging and Translational Research Program

Dr. Kabalka is a pioneer in the use of organoborane chemistry in the area of radiopharmaceuticals containing short-lived nuclides. He joined the Department of Chemistry at UT Knoxville in 1970. He is a Distinguished Service Professor of Chemistry, and in 1994 he became the first Endowed Professor of the Robert H. Cole Chair in Neuroscience at the UT Graduate School of Medicine where he is also Director of Basic Research in the Molecular Imaging and Translational Research Program. Dr. Kabalka is also a consultant with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the Chemistry Division, the Medical and Health Sciences Division, and the Nuclear Medicine Group, Health and Safety Research Division. In 1993 he won the American Chemical Society award for the South's most distinguished chemist.

Dean Neutens said, "Dr. Kabalka is nationally known for his research ability, being asked to give lectures throughout the world. We are indeed fortunate that he shares his talent with us by playing a principal role in our Molecular Imaging and Translational Research Program. As a leader in chemistry, he is critical to our research and endeavors on several fronts, fostering collaboration among a wide variety of professionals here and around the country."

Excellence and Leadership in Clinical Research Award
Robert Craft, MD
Vice Chairman, Program Director and Professor
Anesthesiology

Dr. Craft supervises, coordinates and encourages all research efforts for Anesthesiology. He serves as an abstract reviewer and moderator for the International Anesthesia Research Society and publishes numerous papers and abstracts himself. His latest research grant totaled $450,000 to study, "Point of Care Assay for Platelet Function." In addition to his research efforts, Dr. Craft has been named a "Top Doctor" by his peers in CityView Magazine.

Jerry Epps, MD, Associate Professor and Chair, Anesthesiology, said, "Dr. Craft embodies the criteria for excellence and leadership in research. He has been instrumental in encouraging resident and faculty interest in research and, by his own efforts, tremendously increased the yearly publications and abstracts from our department."

Excellence in Teaching Award
Mark Rasnake, MD
Associate Professor and Program Director
Medicine

Dr. Rasnake has been described as the "quintessential professor." He keeps up with the latest medical literature and uses the information to design questions for the Medicine Quiz Bowl. Dr. Rasnake has utilized the BlackBoard online learning system for teaching procedures and uses the Medical Simulation Center for hands-on training. Dr. Rasnake has won the Department's London Award for Excellence in Teaching, and his teaching has been described as enthusiastic, innovative and supportive of the objectives of the Department. A resident said of Dr. Rasnake's teaching, "We are lucky to have him. I hope his passion for teaching residents spreads like a wildfire."

Timothy Panella, Associate Professor and Chair, Medicine, said in nominating Dr. Rasnake, "He has two different teaching strengths that make him an excellent candidate for this award. First is his teaching excellence and second is his administrative leadership developing new programs for teaching."

Excellence in Teaching for Volunteer Faculty Award
Michael Henderson, MD
Volunteer Faculty
Medicine

Dr. Henderson graduated from the Medicine Residency Program in 2006. He hosts the Community Medicine Ambulatory rotation for Medicine residents at his private practice, which he has been doing since he graduated. His rotation is ranked the highest among the residents, who have been quoted as saying, "Dr. Henderson is intelligent and enthusiastic," and, "I had a wonderful experience in Oak Ridge."

Dr. Panella said, "It is his influence that will bring more and more residents to realize the benefit of primary care practice in Medicine."

The Graduate School of Medicine recently honored employees with the fourth annual Employee Excellence Awards program. Excellence Awards are given to staff members who go beyond the scope of their jobs by providing outstanding job performance, courtesy and customer service, community service and leadership.

Excellence in Job Performance
Patti Hamilton
Administrative Support Assistant III
Surgery

Dean Neutens, Patti Hamilton and Dr. Goldman

Hamilton is considered a fixture in the Department of Surgery, helping residents and faculty to excel. She is said to be an integral part of helping the Surgery Residency, Vascular Surgery Fellowship, and Critical Care Fellowship programs to flourish. She has taken the initiative to develop novel tracking methods to assure residency compliance and is said to develop solutions to issues before they arise.

In nominating Hamilton, Michael Freeman, MD, Chief and Program Director, Surgery's Division of Vascular Surgery, said, "There are few people who have gained the respect of both residents and faculty as has Patti. I believe that she deserves the recognition of being an employee who strives and attains excellence in her job."

Excellence in Courtesy and Customer Service
Peggy Hull
Information Technology Analyst II
Health Information Management and Services

In supporting the GSM HelpDesk, Hull provides exceptional customer service and often goes beyond the call of duty to ensure people's needs are met in a timely manner. She works with a positive attitude in every situation, which often includes recovering multiple crashed or virus-infected computers in a single day. Hull is known for following up with people to ensure things are working properly. She demonstrates excellent problem solving skills and approaches each situation as an opportunity to learn something new and provide superior customer service.

Don Peruski, Systems Manager, HIMS, said, "People often go out of their way to personally call me to say what a good job Peggy did and how nice she was. In addition to the exceptional feedback she receives on customer satisfaction surveys, she always volunteers to take on tasks that require research and learning something new."

Excellence in Community Service
Tim Willen, EMT
Clinical Assistant III
Family Medicine

Dr. Steven Spalding, Tim Willen and Dean Neutens

In his job, Willen is known for his positive attitude and for volunteering to help others, often going beyond his job requirements to assist physicians with patients. Numerous patients have commented on his kindness, friendliness and sincere, caring attitude. He is well liked by his peers and serves as a role model for all through his professionalism. Outside of work, Willen is active in his church and missionary work.

In nominating Willen, Steven Spalding, MD, Associate Professor, Family Medicine, said, "Tim's attitude and work ethic serve our clinic well. Simply put, Tim is one of the best employees, persons, I have worked with at UT over the last 17 years."

Excellence in Leadership
Shannon Campbell
Senior Research Assistant
Radiology

Dr. J. Mark McKinney, Shannon Campbell, Dean Neutens

Campbell has been an integral part in encouraging scholarly activity among residents in many departments. He annually lectures on the aesthetics of poster presentations and, in his spare time, assists residents with poster construction. He is said to be a great mentor for the poster side of research. In addition to assisting with poster and PowerPoint presentations, Campbell maintains Radiology software and assists faculty and staff when problems arise.

In nominating Campbell, Ronald Lands, MD, Associate Professor, Family Medicine and Medicine, said, "Shannon has participated in special projects beyond his normal responsibilities, mentored residents (and me), and had creative ideas regarding national presentations, and by example demonstrates leadership in the GSM."

Honorable Mentions
This year, in addition to the overall winners, the following employees have been recognized as outstanding nominees in the Employee Excellence Awards program. Congratulations to the following:

Performance:
Martha Branch, Administrative Assistant II, Graduate Medical and Dental Education
Susan Hargrove, Nurse Practitioner, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Bertha Jarnagin, Administrative Specialist I, Radiology
Laura Maples, Coordinator II, Communications and Outreach

Courteous and Customer Service:
Shannon Campbell, Sr. Research Assistant, Radiology
Lolita Davis, Medical Administrative Coordinator, Human Immunology and Cancer Program
Carol Houser, Administrative Coordinator I, Dean's Office

Community Service:
Travis Turner, Information Technology Specialist I, Health Information Management and Services

Leadership:
Brenda Chaves, Administrative Specialist I, Dean's Office

The Employee Excellence Awards are given annually in June. A complete list of guidelines as well as the nomination form can be found on the GSM Pulse Intranet site.

Dean James J. Neutens, PhD, presented awards to residents and fellows who participated in the UT Graduate School of Medicine and Academy of Scholars Committee Resident Research Day and Fellows' Research Day. Events were coordinated by William Metheny, PhD, Assistant Dean, Graduate Medical and Dental Education.

First place: L. David Moore, MD
Obstetrics and Gynecology

"A Novel Method for Simulating Third Degree Lacerations Using Chicken Thighs"

Contributors: Jaclyn van Nes, MD; Nikki Zite, MD, MPH

Second place: Sabina Siddiqui, MD
Surgery

"Pre-Operative Localization of Parathyroid Adenoma by Multiphasic Computed Tomography: A Single Institution Retrospective Review"

Contributors: Sagar Gandhi, MD; Raymond Higginbotham, MD

Third place: George Sneed, DO
Pathology

"Quantifying the Extent of Invasive Carcinoma and Margin Status in Partial Mastectomy Cases Having a Gross Lesion: Is a Defined Tissue Processing Protocol Needed?"

Contributor: Lisa Duncan, MD

Third place: Karen Wells, MD
Nuclear Medicine

"Biodistribution of a Novel Radiolabeled Fibril-Reactive Monoclonal Antibody in Patients with Systemic Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis"

Contributors: Jonathan Wall, PhD; Stephen Kennel, PhD; Bjoern Jakoby, PhD; Alan Solomon, MD

First Place Case Presentation:
Jeffrey Ollis, II, MD
Anesthesiology

"A Novel Method of Reducing Extreme Hyperthermia Associated with Serotonin Syndrome"

Contributors: K.J. Nagarsheth, MD; Stanley Kurek, DO; Russ Langdon, MD

First Place Presentation: James Chalk, MD
Vascular Surgery

"Hormone Replacement Therapy Influences Intimal Hyperplasia after Vascular Injury: Role of Matrix Metalloproteinases"

Contributors: Deidra Mountain, PhD; Stacy Kirkpatrick; David Cassada, MD; Scott Stevens, MD; Michael Freeman, MD; Mitchell Goldman, MD; Oscar Grandas, MD

Second Place Presentation: R. Brad Cook, MD
Vascular Surgery

"The Role of Doxycycline as an Inhibitor of Intimal Hyperplasia after Balloon Angioplasty Arterial Injury"

Contributors: Deidra Mountain, PhD; James Chalk, MD; Alexander Tummers, MD; Stacy Kirkpatrick; David Cassada, MD; Scott Stevens, MD; Michael Freeman, MD; Mitchell Goldman, MD; Oscar Grandas, MD

Third Place Presentation: Daniel Oreadi, DMD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

"Morbidity and Mortality Associated with Tracheotomies in a University Medical Center"

Contributor: Eric Carlson, DMD, MD

First Place Case Presentation: Benjamin England, MD
Sports Medicine

"A Case of Traumatic Pseudoaneurysm"

Contributors: Rebecca Morgan, MD; Kenneth Bielak, MD

Karen Wells, MD, Nuclear Medicine Resident, won the Award of Excellence in the intern/resident category at the Comparative and Experimental Medicine and Public Health Research Symposium for her research, "Biodistribution of a Novel Radiolabeled Fibril-Reactive Monoclonal Antibody in Patients with Systemic Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis." View all 2010 award winners.

The Comparative and Experimental and Public Health Research Symposium is sponsored by the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Center for Public Health, UT Graduate School of Medicine, Tennessee Agricultural Research, the UT Graduate School and the UT Knoxville Office of Research.

The UT Graduate School of Medicine graduated 69 residents and fellows from 19 programs. Several graduates have chosen to advance their skills in a GSM residency or fellowship program. Others will commence their medical careers in the private and public sectors, carrying on our mission of excellence in education, research, patient care and service.

See how the Graduate School of Medicine will impact your community:

J. Fernando Aycinena, MD, Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship, University of Texas, Houston, Texas
Jujhar Bains, MD, Medicine, Cardiovascular Fellowship, UT Graduate School of Medicine
Gayathri Baljepally, MD, Cardiovascular Disease, private practice, University Cardiology, University of Tennessee Medical Center
Jacob Barbee, MD, Family Medicine, emergency room, Team Health, Jefferson City, Tennessee
Joseph Barber, MD, Anesthesiology, private practice, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Paramveer Bhugra, MD, Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Fellowship, Brown University at Miriam Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island
Clint Brodal, DMD, General Dentistry, private practice, Sunset, Utah
Lisa Buckingham, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology, private practice, Charlotte, North Carolina
Jason Buehler, MD, Transitional Year, Anesthesiology Residency, UT Graduate School of Medicine
Michael Carringer, MD, Medicine, hospitalist, University of Tennessee Medical Center
James Chalk, MD, Vascular Surgery, private practice, Mesa, Arizona
Dustin Cladera, MD, Medicine, hospitalist, San Diego, California
Edward Cladera, MD, Medicine, hospitalist, San Diego, California
Ryan Currier, MD, Radiology, Abdominal Imaging Fellowship, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
Abigail de Guzman, DO, Medicine, hospitalist, Summit Statcare Hospitalist Group, Knoxville, Tennessee
Jonathan DiRuzzo, MD, Anesthesiology, private practice, Nashville, Tennessee
Anthony DiVito, MD, Radiology, Body Imaging Fellowship, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama
Nicholas Doiron, MD, Transitional Year, Anesthesiology Residency, UT Graduate School of Medicine
Allan Dunlap, MD, Surgical Critical Care, private practice, University General Surgeons, University of Tennessee Medical Center
Benjamin England, MD, Family Medicine Sports Medicine, private practice, Lynchburg, Virginia
Cara Erickson, MD, Anesthesiology, plans pending
Regina Fields, MD, Family Medicine, private practice, Dandridge, Tennessee
Christal Greene, MD, Transitional Year, Anesthesiology Residency, UT Graduate School of Medicine
Christopher Guglielmo, MD, Radiology, Molecular Imaging Fellowship, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
Jeremy Hacker, MD, Anesthesiology, private practice, Mooresville, Indiana
Meredith Hale, MD, Family Medicine Emergency Medicine, private practice, Team Health, Knoxville, Tennessee
Sarah Hamler, DO, Pathology, Cytopathology and Surgical Pathology Fellowship, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
Amber Hampton, MD, Anesthesiology, private practice, Maryville, Tennessee
Jordan Hollsten, MD, Transitional Year, Ophthalmology Residency, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Matthew Holmes, MD, Family Medicine Emergency Medicine, private practice, Richmond, Virginia
Karen Horne, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology, private practice, Charlotte, North Carolina
John Hoskins, MD, Medicine, private practice, Dallas, Texas
Homaira Hossain, MD, Transitional Year, Ophthalmology Residency, Case Western, Cleveland, Ohio
Chad Jenkins, MD, Anesthesiology, private practice, Florida
William Johnson, MD, Transitional Year, Radiology Residency, UT Graduate School of Medicine
J. Eli Jones, MD, Anesthesiology, private practice, Memphis, Tennessee
Leo Lamsen, MD, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine Fellowship, UT Graduate School of Medicine
Christy Lawson, MD, Surgery, Surgical Critical Care Fellowship, UT Graduate School of Medicine
Kevin Liaw, MD, Transitional Year, Radiology Residency, UT Graduate School of Medicine
Charles McGaha, MD, Anesthesiology, private practice, Kingsport, Tennessee
Adam Miller, DO, Family Medicine, emergency room, Princeton, West Virginia
John Milligan, MD, Surgery, private practice, Crossville, Tennessee
Nicholas Misulia, MD, Transitional Year, Anesthesiology Residency, UT Graduate School of Medicine
Joe Mobley III, MD, Urology, fellowship, Cleveland Clinic, Weston, Florida
L. David Moore, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology, private practice, Bryan, Texas
Lindsey Nagy, DDS, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, private practice, Oral Surgery Specialists, Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Jacob Noe, MD, Radiology, Neuroradiology Fellowship, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama
Daniel Oreadi, DMD, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Fellowship, faculty, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
Tony Owens, Jr., MD, Anesthesiology, Pain Management Fellowship, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Kinnaresh Patel, MD, Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Fellowship, Wake Forest University Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Jose Ramirez Porres, MD, Surgery, Urology Residency, Dresden, Germany
Geetha Reddy, MD, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine Fellowship, UT Graduate School of Medicine
Kristen Rice, MD, Transitional Year, Dermatology Residency, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
David Rossow, MD, Radiology, Neuroradiology Fellowship, Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, Maryland
Rubinder Ruby, MD, Cardiovascular Disease, private practice, Reid Hospital, Richmond, Indiana
Quratulain Sabih, MD, Surgery, residency, Albequerque, New Mexico
Edwin Schaumburg, MD, Surgery, plans pending
Cathryn Shaw, MD, Radiology, Interventional Radiology Fellowship, Baylor University, Dallas, Texas
Sabina Siddiqui, MD, Surgery, Pediatric Research/Critical Care Fellowship, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Matthew Smith, MD, Transitional Year, Ophthalmology Residency, Louisiana State University, Shreveport, Louisiana
Aaron Smyth, DO, Medicine, private practice, East Tennessee Medical Group, Maryville, Tennessee
Kathrine Smyth, MD, Medicine, private practice, East Tennessee Medical Group, Maryville, Tennessee
Ronnie Sorrow, DDS, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, private practice, Jackson, Michigan
Laura Ellen Sullivan, MD, Medicine, plans pending
James Tompkins, MD, Family Medicine, private practice, Byrdstown, Tennessee
Tracy Warden, MD, Surgery, Anesthesiology Residency, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
Karen Wells, MD, Nuclear Medicine, faculty, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine; research, Molecular Imaging Research, UT Graduate School of Medicine
Lauren Wilburn, DDS, General Dentistry, private practice, Brentwoood, Tennessee
Ashley Zezulak, MD, Pathology, Forensic Pathology Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The UT Graduate School of Medicine promoted the following seven faculty members in 2010.

Joseph Chun, MD, Associate Professor, Surgery
Tina Dudney, MD, Associate Professor, Medicine
Mark Hennessy, MD, Associate Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Jeffrey Keenan, MD, Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Edwin Rogers, PhD, Professor, Family Medicine
William Smith, MD, Professor, Medicine
Nikkie Zite, MD, Associate Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Anesthesiology graduated nine residents and presented awards for Excellence in Teaching to two faculty physicians. Teaching award recipients were selected by residents.

Dr. Daniel Bustamante and Dr. Tim McIlrath

Tim McIlrath, MD, was among nine nationwide residents awarded the Society for Education in Anesthesia (SEA)-Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO) Traveling Fellowship Award. Fellows will serve a one-month assignment at an HVO anesthesia training site in Ethiopia, Peru or South Africa.

The SEA-HVO Fellowship allows senior anesthesia residents the opportunity to improve anesthesia care in developing countries by teaching and mentoring their counterparts. The SEA-HVO Fellows will be challenged to learn about diseases which are rare in the United States but becoming less so with globalization.

Family Medicine held a graduation ceremony June 26, presenting awards to residents, faculty and staff.

Dr. Joseph Moon, Dr. James Tompkins and Dr. Gregory Blake

Joseph B. Moon Award
James Tompkins, MD
The Joseph B. Moon Award is given to an outstanding senior resident each year.

Jane V. White Research Award
Geetha Reddy, MD
This award recognizes creativity and perseverance in the pursuit of excellence in research in family medicine. It was created in honor of Jane White, PhD, RD, for her service of more than 30 years to the Department of Family Medicine and her research efforts in nutrition.

Dr. Leo Lamsen, Dr. Amy Stevens, Dr. Geetha Reddy

Family Medicine Resident Teacher Award
Geetha Reddy, MD
This award is offered through the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine to a graduating resident who has contributed to teaching fellow residents, nurses and colleagues.

Volunteer Faculty Teaching Award
Humberto Rodriguez, MD, Associate Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Harold D. Blake Service Award
Jackie Horsley, Medical Administrative Assistant I

Medicine held an awards and graduation reception June 4 to honor residents and fellows in Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and Pulmonary Disease programs. A faculty awards reception is held each December.

The Freeman Rawson award, given in memory of long-time Medicine faculty member Freeman Rawson, MD, was presented to Michael W. Carringer, third-year Medicine Resident, and to Jeremiah N. Bivins, MD, second-year Medicine Resident. This award is given annually to upper-level residents who embody the spirit of teaching and possess excellent clinical skills.

Dr. Rawson, who passed away in 2003, was a founding member of the Knoxville Cardiovascular Group and practiced medicine in Knoxville for 47 years. Dr. Rawson was known for his compassion and clinical skills.

Fellows graduating from Cardiovascular Disease and Pulmonary Disease programs were presented with a classic college chair with personalized engraving for their dedication and service during fellowship. From the Cardiovascular Disease program were Rubinder Ruby, MD, and Gayathri Baljepally, MD. From the Pulmonary Disease program were Kinnaresh Patel, MD, and Paramveer Bhugra, MD.

Obstetrics and Gynecology faculty, residents and staff attended an awards banquet June 19 to honor graduating residents and excellence in teaching. The following awards were presented.

APGO Excellence in Teaching
Bobby Howard, MD, Associate Professor and Chair
The Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) provides this award to an outstanding physician-educator as voted upon by our medical students and residents.

CREOG Excellence in Teaching
Mark Hennessy, MD, Associate Professor
The Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) offers this award to the physician-educator voted "best teacher" by the residents.

Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Excellence in Teaching 2010
Pleas Copas, MD, Clinical Associate Professor
Jo Kendrick, RNC, MSN, Clinical Instructor

Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence in Teaching – Resident
L. David Moore, MD

Obstetrics and Gynecology held the 2010 Research Day on May 21 with guest speaker Herbert B. Peterson, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, presenting, "Achieving Millennium Development Goals: The Impact of Population and Family Planning."

A.W. Diddle, MD, Research Award
L. David Moore, MD
"A Novel Method for Simulating Third Degree Lacerations Using Chicken Thighs"
This award is given for an outstanding resident research manuscript.

Obstetrics and Gynecology Research Award
Karen Horne, MD
"Surgical and Medical Management of a Patient with a 120 lb Mucinous Cystadenoma: A Case Report"
This award is given for the best oral presentation of the research manuscript.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery held a graduation reception June 24 to recognize its two graduating residents, Ronnie Sorrow, DDS, and Lindsey Nagy, DDS, and its graduating fellow, Daniel Oreadi, DMD. Dr. Joe Johnson, Chair, Graduate School of Medicine Board of Visitors and President Emeritus, UT, delivered the motivational address.

Pathology held the sixth annual Pathology Resident Research Day June 14 with awards being presented at a graduation banquet.

Frances K. Patterson Resident Award
Brett Hendrickson, MD
This award is presented to a resident in the Pathology Residency Training Program who, by his actions, has fostered excellence in education, research, practice or community service.

The Francis K. Patterson Award is given in memory of long-time pathology faculty member and devoted teacher, Frances K. Patterson, MD. Dr. Patterson, who was with the University for more than 30 years, served as an Associate Professor in Pathology and Director of the Pathology Residency Program for more than 10 years.

Teacher of the Year Award
Alan Grindstaff, MD, Assistant Professor
Chris Clark, MD, Assistant Professor

Seven Pathology residents participated in Pathology Resident Research Day, including two platform presentations and six poster presentations.

C. Todd Bruker, MD
"ODAM - A Novel Biomarker for Epithelial Carcinomas"

Samantha Evans, MD
"Patterns of Breaks in Umbilical Cords by Different Mechanisms"

Jeremy Bigge, DO
"A Case Presentation of Rhodococcus Equi Infection"

Brett Hendrickson, MD
"Polysplenia and Associated Cardiac and Visceral Malformations in a Case of Heterotaxy with Fetal Demise"

George Sneed, DO
"Quantifying the Extent of Invasive Carcinoma and Margin Status in Partial Mastectomy Cases Having a Gross Lesion: Is a Defined Tissue Processing Protocol Needed?"

Daryl Tharp, Jr, MD
"Mean Corpuscular Volume Is a Poor Predictor of Iron or B12 Deficiency in Anemic Hospitalized Elderly Patients" and "Pathology Image Storage in Picture Archiving and Communication Systems Has a Positive Impact on Patient Care"

Thomas Watkins, DO
"Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection in an 8-day Postpartum Female"

The Radiology Residency Program held its annual awards banquet June 11 to honor graduating residents and fellows and to present awards to residents, fellows and faculty. Radiology graduated six residents, all successfully passing the American Board of Radiology exam. Karen Wells, MD, Nuclear Medicine Resident, who will join Graduate School of Medicine faculty, was recognized for her research.

The Howard R. Gould Award
David Rossow, MD
This award recognizes the upper-year resident(s) who best demonstrated dedication to the ideals of clinical radiology as exemplified by former Graduate School of Medicine Radiology faculty member Howard R. Gould, MD.

Society of North America (RSNA) Research Award
David Rossow, MD
This award recognizes residents who have played an active role in radiology research.

Faculty Teaching Award
Ken Rule, MD, Professor

Faculty Service Award
James Boyd, MD, Assistant Professor

Surgery's 19th Annual Residents' Research Day, sponsored by W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., was held on June 5. The program consisted of 19 presenters and the Kimball I. Maull guest lecturer, Thomas F. Tracy, Jr., MD. Dr. Tracy is the Vice Chairman, Department of Surgery, Alpert Medical School, Brown University. Dr. Tracy is also the Pediatric Surgeon-in-Chief at Hasbro Children's Hospital. Dr. Tracy's lecture was titled, "Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Liver Injury and the Potential for Liver Repair."

The PGY2-4 Surgery and Urology Residents gave presentations to faculty, alumni and local physicians, where they competed for the Kimball I. Maull Research Award.

The 27th Annual Chief Residents' Dinner was also held June 5. The evening was devoted to honoring graduating residents J. Fernando Aycinena, MD; Christy M. Lawson, MD; John L. Milligan, MD; and Sabina Siddiqui, MD, and presenting awards.

First Place: Daniel Alterman, MD
"Predictors of Surgery Applicant Performance: A Single Institution Fifteen-Year Experience"

Second Place: A. Michael Tummers, MD
"Blunt Aortic Injury—A Variable Force Model"

Third Place: Sagar Gandhi, MD
"A Novel Biomarker for Stage III Melanoma"

Urology: Ryan Pickens, MD
"One year Follow-Up Data on the MiniArc™ Single Incision Sling System for the Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence"

Scott B. Frame Trauma Scholarship Award
Valerie Sams, MD

Hiram Crutchfield Resident Teaching Award
J. Fernando Aycinena, MD

Faculty Teaching Award
Greg Mancini, MD, Assistant Professor

Faculty Service Award
Clarence "Cuz" Sudderth, Endovascular Technician

Resident Performance Award
First Place: Khanjan Nagarsheth, MD
Second Place: Daniel Alterman, MD
Third Place: Lamar Mack, MD

Society of Laparoscopic Outstanding Laparoendoscopic Resident Surgeon
John Milligan, MD