Announcing the new name for the GSM Online Newsletter: "The GSM Scope."

The focus of the newsletter is to report the entire "scope" of news from the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine (UTGSM). The response to our first release was extremely positive and with your continued comments, contributions, and feedback, the GSM Scope will continue to update you with the news and events surrounding the Graduate School of Medicine.


Noha Kabil, DDS, is conducting a joint fellowship in the Department of General Dentistry and the Department of Pathology. Dr. Kabil is from Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt. While earning her Master’s in Pediatric Dentistry, she became interested in helping children with hemophilia. In Egypt treatment is different than in the United States due to the unavailability of the large amount of commercial factor concentrates needed. Other blood products are used for treatment. Local measures in cases with dental extraction are of great importance to aid in haemostasis. Dr. Kabil’s work centers on improving this. Through her affiliation with the World Federation of Hemophilia, she met Dr. Wahid Hanna, Professor of Pathology, and learned of the fellowship opportunities available at UTGSM. Her fellowship has allowed her to combine unique experiences in both dentistry and hemophilia. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Kabil to UTGSM.
 
Sam Burgiss, Ph.D. is Named Program Chair for the National Home Telehealth Conference
The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) is sponsoring a conference on Remote Telemonitoring and Home Telehealth on September 14-16 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The three-day conference will include invited plenary presentations and peer-reviewed concurrent presentations on the use of telehealth technology in providing patients with vital sign monitoring and care in their homes. MORE»
 

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The Department of Medicine Announces the First Recipients of “The Rawson Award.”
The faculty of the Department of Medicine voted Drs. Nathan Gray (UTGSM Class of 2003) and Michael Remines (UTGSM Class of 2005) to receive “The Rawson Award.” The award was established in honor of Freeman Rawson, M.D., long-time faculty member and cardiologist, in the Department of Medicine, UTGSM. Dr. Rawson was well known for his compassion and clinical skill. He dedicated his life to caring for his patients and teaching medical students, residents and faculty. Dr. Rawson is now retired and living in Maryville, TN.

 

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The One-Minute Observation
by James J. Neutens, Ph.D.

Given our busy schedules, it is often difficult to observe everything a resident does in clinic or in surgery. This makes both guidance and evaluation difficult. Ferenchick and his colleagues (1997) describe a technique that allows for a brief observation of a learner performing a specific skill. Called the “one-minute observation,” the authors suggest you observe a specific skill. Over time and through the use of several one-minute observations, you will acquire the information needed for instruction. You can observe the learner’s level of performance without committing to a large block of time.

The steps involved in the "one-minute observation" are:

  • Explain to the learner what and why you are making the observation
  • Let the learner know how the observation will occur
  • Select one skill for observation
  • Inform the patient of what will take place (if appropriate)
  • Observe briefly without interruption
  • If the setting allows, leave the room and have the learner join you when finished with the patient (e.g. history or physical)
  • Provide immediate feedback on what you witnessed
  • Use your information to plan your teaching
  • Repeat the process for other skills
  • Evaluate the learner’s progress over time with multiple, brief periods of observation (Alguire P. et al. 2001)

This "checklist" technique gives you first-hand information. It is focused, time efficient, and valuable. Just as important, it gives the learner immediate feedback on a specific clinical competency. The use of a checklist is one way to observe a specific item on that list. Eventually, you will complete the entire checklist. Needless to say, this may be a better way to attack the list rather than trying to accomplish it all at one time.

Ferenchick G, Simpson D, Blackman J. et al. Strategies for efficient and effective teaching in the ambulatory care setting. Academic Medicine. 1997;72:277-280.
Alguire P, DeWitt D, Pinsky L, Ferenchick G. Teaching in Your Office. Philadelphia: American College of Physicians, 2000.


Dr. O. Lee Wilson Receives Prestigious Mastership from the Academy of General Dentistry
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) awarded O. Lee Wilson, III, DMD, MAGD, FACD, Associate Professor with the prestigious Mastership Award at the July 19, 2003 annual meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. In order to earn this honor, Dr. Wilson completed 1,100 hours of Continuing Dental Education in the 16 disciplines of dentistry, including 400 hours dedicated to “hands-on” skills and techniques. These accomplishments meet the highest criteria for professional excellence. Dr. Wilson has joined an esteemed group of 1,700 of the most dedicated practitioners in General Dentistry that have received Mastership honors to date. MORE»



 
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